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09/06/2026

Official Online Premiere: Like A River - 14 June 2026

After a heartfelt community screening at Leigh Welfare Institute, we’re truly proud to share that Like A River will be released online for everyone to watch.

This short documentary is a portrait of the resilience of the human heart. It follows Mark and Yoriko Smith, who, after the devastating loss of their 10-month-old son, were faced with navigating a lifetime of grief. Their story is about holding onto one another through unimaginable pain, and finding a way forward, one day at a time.

That journey led them to create ManLeigh CIC, a lifeline for men in Leigh facing isolation, mental health challenges, and difficult circumstances. In turning their grief into a force for good, Mark and Yoriko have built something rare: a community rooted in compassion, genuine connection, and hope.

🎬 Like A River premieres online on 14 June 2026
🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube channel now to be notified the moment it goes live:
https://youtu.be/rYn6jcw1xb0?si=o70YqJ6J0xJDRNtd

Please share this film with others to help raise awareness of the incredible work happening in communities like Leigh.

Yesterday, we made heart health the centre of our conversations. ❤️Transparency, honesty, humility, and unity were prese...
05/06/2026

Yesterday, we made heart health the centre of our conversations. ❤️

Transparency, honesty, humility, and unity were present throughout the event, and we have bottled that energy, learning, and passion for future initiatives around heart health.

Cardio Conversations Live brought together healthcare professionals, public health leaders, community organisations, people with lived experience, and local residents to discuss one of the most important health challenges facing our communities: cardiovascular disease.

What stood out wasn’t just the expertise in the room, it was the willingness to listen, learn, challenge, collaborate, and work towards solutions together. The conversations were real. The stories were powerful. The commitment to improving heart health outcomes was undeniable.

This event reminded us that meaningful change happens when communities, health systems, and individuals come together with a shared purpose. Yesterday was not the end of a conversation…it was the beginning of a movement.

A huge thank you to every speaker, panellists, partner, volunteer, and attendee who helped make this event such a success.

Together, we are creating a future where more people understand their heart health, access support earlier, and feel empowered to take action. ❤️

Healthy Hearts start within the community and this is what we are championing. ❤️Manchester Local Care Organisation and ...
19/05/2026

Healthy Hearts start within the community and this is what we are championing. ❤️

Manchester Local Care Organisation and Freshrb Health Media are proud to present Cardio Conversations Live: Advancing Heart Health Through Equity & Innovation: a powerful stakeholder event bringing together voices from public health, the NHS, community organisations, lived experience, and media to reimagine how we engage communities around cardiovascular disease (CVD).

This event will showcase how storytelling, podcasts, social media, and digital innovation can help raise awareness of heart health, tackle inequalities, and reach communities that are too often left out of the conversation. 

We’ll be joined by an incredible line-up of voices from the podcast and in person including Dr Cordelle Ofori FFPH, Dr Supritha Rao, Dr Aseem Mishra, community leaders Nusrat Acheampong, Javeno Mclean, Sandy Koujou, Samuel Kalejaye, Christina Muzariri, Juliette Bucknor Kondwani Chirwa Oladamola Babalola local residents, and health professionals, all united by one mission: making heart health conversations more accessible, inclusive, and impactful. 

If you work in public health, healthcare, research, policy, community engagement, or simply care about reducing health inequalities, this event is for you.

Together, we can move the conversation from awareness to action. 🎙️🔥

📍 The Yard, Cheetham Hill, Manchester

📅 Thursday 4 June

🎟️ Register now: Cardio Conversations Live Eventbrite Page (or in first comment)

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Out of the deepest loss can come the most powerful purpose. And this story we produced Freshrb Health Media shows exactl...
14/04/2026

Out of the deepest loss can come the most powerful purpose.

And this story we produced Freshrb Health Media shows exactly that.

After experiencing the devastating loss of their child, Mark Smith and Yoriko chose not to be defined by grief but to transform it into something that could support others facing their own storms.

Our community premiere screening of “Like A River” last week Friday, sharing the story behind ManLeigh CIC, was a truly moving experience. The room at Leigh Miners Welfare Institute was filled with reflection, emotion, and a shared sense of connection. A reminder of how powerful storytelling can be when it’s rooted in truth.

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us and to those who continue to support the vital work being done through ManLeigh. This story is not just about loss, it’s about resilience, compassion, and the courage to turn pain into purpose.

Thanks to all the people that made this happen
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Some stories stay with you. This is one of them. 🎬💙

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Taking health conversations into places and spaces.

17/03/2026

After losing their 10-month-old son in 2000, one couple transformed a lifetime of grief into a force for good, dedicating themselves to helping others through even the darkest times.

We’re honoured to invite you to the FREE premiere screening of a powerful new documentary about , produced by (Freshrb Health Media) and directed/edited by

This moving film explores their journey, the impact of their work, and the lives that have been changed through compassion, connection, and support.

Join us for an evening of reflection, resilience, and community and discover what it truly means to keep going in the face of a “never-ending storm.”
🗓️ Date - Friday, Apr 10, 2026 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
📍Location - Leigh Miners Welfare InstituteLeigh - Kirby Road Leigh WN7 4EF
🔗 Link to Eventbrite in first comment or search “ManLeigh CIC Documentary Premiere - Like A River” on Eventbrite

23/02/2026

Behind every health diagnosis is a human story. ❤️ 🧡

The Manchester Health Film Festival (MHeFF) brings lived experiences to the big screen sparking empathy, challenging stigma, building emotional intelligence and inspiring change.

What to expect at MHeFF26 on 13th and 14th of November 2026 at Vue Cinema Manchester Printworks -

✨ 1,500+ footfall & audience members across 2 full days of films
🎥 20+ expected health conditions covered
🤝 20+ spaces for health charities to engage directly with new communities
🏆 9 awards celebrating powerful storytelling
🤠 Regional Public health decision makers and Film industry specialists

This is more than a festival. It’s a movement.

Discover how cinema can change the conversation around health and influence healthcare.

Connect with me and let’s talk on how you can join up with a team of pioneers supporting health, creativity, and community.

📩 Contact me in DMs or email - [email protected] 😀



Thanks Ngunan Adamu for having myself and Kondwani Chirwa once again 😀

11/02/2026

Breaking Traditions For A Healthier Version of You. ❤️

Prevention starts with a choice and in this powerful moment, Samuel asks Juliette what it really means to take ownership of our heart health. 🎙️

From regular check-ups to everyday lifestyle choices, this conversation reminds us that waiting isn’t a plan but prevention is.

Heart health isn’t just about reacting when something goes wrong. It’s about showing up for yourself before the warning signs appear.

You can hear more about Juliette and Samuels stories in Episode 3 of .

Let’s stop leaving our health to chance. Let’s take control and break traditions, together. ❤️

Guest –
Co-host –
Anchored by –

🎬 Filmed at

🎧Full podcast now live in bio 😎🎙️

🔥 Follow us on Spotify – Everyday People Talking Health
📺 Subscribe on YouTube – Health Films TV



Have you ever changed tradition for a healthier version of yourself?

10/02/2026

Please Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late ❤️

When someone you love has a stroke, everything changes. 🎙️

In this powerful conversation, Christina shares her personal experience of caring for her father after his stroke and the difficult reality that, like so many others, he still didn’t want to go to the doctor.

This is why these conversations matter. Fear, pride, mistrust, or “feeling fine” shouldn’t stop us from getting the checks that could save our lives.

You will find this honest and moving story in this episode of our podcast on .

Let’s talk openly. Let’s check in with our loved ones. And let’s get checked for ourselves and for the people who need us. ❤️

Guest – Dr Aseem
Co-host – Christina
Anchored by – Kondwani Chirwa
Powered by - Manchester Local Care Organisation

🎬 Filmed at

🎧Full podcast now live in bio 😎🎙️

🔥 Follow us on Spotify – Everyday People Talking Health
📺 Subscribe on YouTube – Health Films TV



Have you ever taken a loved one to the hospital?❤️

09/02/2026

Let’s Change The Language Around “Exercise”❤️

Words matter and so does how welcome people feel when starting their health journey. 🎙️
In this powerful moment, Javeno McLean reminds us that calling it a gym can feel intimidating… but calling it a health centre opens the door to everyone.

Looking after your heart isn’t about perfection or pressure, it’s about support, confidence, and taking that first step in a space where you feel seen and safe.

We’re bringing these honest, community-led heart health conversations to our upcoming podcast series and we’re calling it .

Let’s come together, change the language, change the mindset, and change lives — starting with our hearts. ❤️

Guest – Dr Supritha
Co-host – Javeno Mclean
Anchored by – Mr. Babz
Powered by Manchester Local Care Organisation

🎬 Filmed at

🎧 Full podcast in bio 😎

🔥 Follow us on Spotify – Everyday People Talking Health
📺 Subscribe on YouTube – Health Films TV



Did you move (exercise) last week?😃

10/12/2025

If you’re over 40, stop scrolling... this one’s for YOU. ❤️

Your heart health matters more than ever, and this conversation could change everything.

We had the absolute privilege of sitting down with Dr Cordelle Ofori FFPH - Manchester’s Director of Public Health (who is behind ), for a powerful episode of Cardio Conversations.

From the real risks facing our communities, to the life-saving services available right here in Manchester, this episode is packed with insights, truths, and practical steps that everyone needs to hear.

This is the episode you’ll be talking about.

This is the one your future self will thank you for.

Launching 2026 — and you definitely do not want to miss it. 🎧🔥

Guest - Dr Cordelle Ofori (Director of Public Health Manchester)
Co host -
Anchored by - .kc

And was filmed at

Follow us on Spotify – Everyday People Talking Health 🎙️
Subscribe on YouTube – Health Films TV 🎧

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