Bishop's Stortford Community Podcast
What Three Years as Mayor Taught Richard Townsend About Stortford
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The Bishop’s Stortford Community Podcast is brought to you by: Takeley Chiropractic – Helping local families move better, feel better, and live pain-free through expert chiropractic care. https://www.takeleychiropractic.co.uk/ [https://www.takeleychiropractic.co.uk/] Richard Townsend has been a familiar presence in Bishop’s Stortford for decades, serving the town in a range of roles and, most recently, completing a record-breaking three consecutive years as Mayor. Alongside his work as a local councillor, his mayoral role has taken him into schools, charities, churches, businesses, care homes and community organisations across the town and beyond. In this conversation, Richard reflects on what that civic role has actually meant in practice. Far from being ceremonial alone, it has involved showing up again and again for the people and groups that keep Bishop’s Stortford going. Over more than a thousand engagements across three years, he has seen first-hand the scale of voluntary effort, compassion and quiet commitment that sits behind everyday life in the town. The episode also carries a more personal thread. Richard speaks about grief, resilience and the sense of purpose that came from continuing in public service after deep personal loss. What comes through most clearly is his belief that community is built by kindness, by showing up for people and by recognising those who are already doing extraordinary things without always being seen. STORTFORD SPOTLIGHT BILLBOARD IN JACKSON SQUARE “Be kind to everyone” Richard’s message is for the whole town. His point is simple but important: people are often carrying struggles that are not visible, and a little more patience and kindness would go a long way. SECRET SPOT Rosie Lee - https://www.instagram.com/roseyleatearooms/ [https://www.instagram.com/roseyleatearooms/] Nostimo - https://www.instagram.com/nostimodelicatessen/ [https://www.instagram.com/nostimodelicatessen/] Richard gives a warm mention to Rosie Lee and Nostimo as local favourites he is always happy to return to. LOCAL LEGENDS NHS Social Prescribers Dave at the Holy Trinity Night Shelter - https://www.htwinternightshelter.org/ [https://www.htwinternightshelter.org/] Lesley at DKMS - https://www.dkms.org.uk/get-involved/programmes/herts-essex [https://www.dkms.org.uk/get-involved/programmes/herts-essex] Richard shines a light on the NHS social prescribers for the way they connect people to support, community and practical help. He also gives special mentions to Dave for his work around the night shelter and Lesley for her efforts with DKMS and the fight against blood cancer. SUPPORT THE PODCAST You can support The Bishop’s Stortford Community Podcast through The Giving Lottery. Every ticket helps fund equipment, recording time, and the ongoing work of telling local stories while also supporting good causes. Support here: https://www.givinglottery.org.uk/support/bishops-stortford-community-podcast-cic [https://www.givinglottery.org.uk/support/bishops-stortford-community-podcast-cic]
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