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Birmingham’s grassroots heroes

The Documentary Podcast

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Hockey - What a Home Town Hero?

14 home town heroes are being recognised for their work in promoting sport. Sports like hockey and netball have been a key part of the Birmingham community's development over many decades. But as school spending per pupil has fallen by 9% since 20 11, sports education is falling too. This week we look at some of these games heroes' efforts to help inspire young people from birmingham into footballing life. We also meet Joan hunter who helped develop her local netball club 12 years ago.

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