Big Little Kindnesses

Doodlebug Day: A Near-Miss on the Thames

Claire shares her late mother’s wartime memory—"Doodlebug Day"—about a terrifying near-miss with a German buzz bomb while the family picnicked on the Thames in 1944. Despite the danger, the story highlights the calm, care and community kindness that sustained them, and serves as a loving tribute to a mother whose long-ago memories shone through even as dementia took hold. Clarification: Rutger Bregman’s book is called Human Kind: A Hopeful History   Has this reminded you of a story of kindness? We’d love to hear from you! You can easily get in touch with us at biglittlekindnesses@gmail.com [biglittlekindnesses@gmail.com] Thank you! Nicola and Claire 💙💙

Boys to the Rescue: Teen Heroes

Andrea tells how her elderly father likely had a seizure, became disorientated and ended up stuck in a field surrounded by cows. A group of local teenage boys found him, helped him to safety, called an ambulance and may have saved his life. Host Nicola reflects on the quiet, unthanked acts of kindness and invites listeners to share their own stories. Do you have a story to share of kindness? We’d love to hear from you! bigkittlekindnesses@gmail.com [bigkittlekindnesses@gmail.com] Thank you! Nicola and Claire 💙

A Trip To The Tip.

In this episode Nicola and guest Sarah share a heartwarming encounter at a recycling centre, where a cheerful attendant named Peter brightened Sarah’s day by chatting about music and recommending songs. His unexpected kindness reminded her how small, motive-free gestures can have a big emotional impact. The conversation explores how everyday acts of warmth create ripple effects, build community, and boost resilience—showing that no job is "just a job" when people choose to care.  Do you have a story to share? We would love to hear from you! biglittlekindnesses@gmail.com [biglittlekindnesses@gmail.com]  Thank you! Nicola and Claire 💙💙

A Much Needed Nap.

Bettina joins us again and tells us of how a neighbour instantly recognised she needed a nap after a sleepless night with young children. I’m sure many of you can relate to this! Do you have a story to share of a small act of kindness that meant a lot, even years later? We’d love to hear from you!  biglittlekindnesses@gmail.com [biglittlekindnesses@gmail.com]  Thank you! Nicola and Claire xx

Big Little Kindness: A Warm Welcome and Call for Stories

Welcome to any new listeners to the Big Little Kindness podcast! Thank you for stopping by. Our project is collecting and sharing stories of small acts of everyday kindness that have made a lasting difference. Thank you for the mention on 6 Music too on Sunday ( via Radcliffe and Maconie)💙 If you have a kindness story to share we would love to hear from you! You can send us your story by DM on Instagram, email at biglittlekindnesses@gmail.com [biglittlekindnesses@gmail.com] We are also planning a book of stories. Looking forward to hearing from you! Nicola and Claire. Xx