00:00Hi, I'm digital reporter Amy Seddon. Take a look at the trailer for the next episode of the Parched Peas podcast, which was released on Wednesday, July 2nd.
00:11The next episode of the Parched Peas podcast is called A Helping Hand to Those Serving Their Country, and it sees Gilly sipping a brew and speaking to those who served in the armed forces.
00:21We head to the Sandbags Cafe, which takes place each week at St George's Church in Loon Street and gives military veterans a safe space to come together, share memories and make friends.
00:33We first hear from Jack Kendall, the man who holds the standard for all the military events in the city. He joined the forces in 1958 and trained at Fullwood Barracks.
00:42He reflects on the impact the experience made on his life, serving in the 1st Battalion Royal Regiment.
00:47We also hear from Colonel David Waters, born and bred in the city, who is one of the driving forces behind establishing the cafe.
00:54Gilly also chats with Reverend David Craven about the use of the church in hosting the cafe and the wider work they do in supporting the city's homeless community as well.
01:04And we also hear from Preston City Council's Armed Forces Champion, Councillor Melanie Close, about what the city is doing to support veterans and to highlight the role of the armed forces in Preston.
