From Lahore to the Mayor’s Office: The Journey of Councillor Faisal Rana
The story of Councillor Faisal Rana, Mayor of Rochdale, is one of determination, service and a strong commitment to the
05/09/2026
Real Life Stories
Voices of Rochdale: Recording Our Community’s Stories
We record conversations with local people, community leaders, volunteers and residents whose experiences help tell the story of Rochdale and its diverse communities.
Every interview provides an opportunity to preserve experiences that might otherwise be lost. We are particularly interested in recording the memories of older residents and first-generation migrants whose experiences form an important part of Rochdale’s social and cultural history.
Iftikhar Ahmad Rizvi on Faith & Youth
The podcast features a conversation with Iftikhar Ahmad Rizvi, a Sunni Muslim community figure visitng in Britain from Pakistan, who
04/09/2026
PCSO Andrew Bigland: Two Decades of Community Engagement, Policing and Making a Difference
One World Many Voices recently welcomed PCSO Andrew Bigland of Greater Manchester Police for an insightful conversation about his career,
28/08/2026
From Partition to Rochdale: Ghulam Rasul Shahzad on Pakistan, Kashmir and Community
From Partition to Rochdale: Ghulam Rasul Shahzad on Pakistan, Kashmir and Community As Pakistan prepares to celebrate its Independence Day
11/08/2026
Mohammed Sheraz Reflects on 30 Years of Community Work (Rochdale, UK)
For more than three decades, Mohammed Sheraz has dedicated his life to serving the people of Rochdale. Through youth work,
02/08/2026
Sheila Acton: One Front Door, One Community – A Lifetime of Bringing People Together
For generations of families across Sparthbottoms and Rochdale, Sheila Acton is much more than a community worker or former teacher.
20/05/2026
A Lifetime Dedicated to Community, Youth and Social Change : Sohail Ahmed
For more than three decades, Sohail Ahmed has been at the heart of community development, youth empowerment, education, social justice
16/05/2026
From a Small Rochdale Shop to a National Brand: The Story of Sunshine Snacks
In the heart of Rochdale, a family-run business has quietly grown from a small back-room operation into one of the
15/05/2026
Ghulam Rasul Shahzad: A Lifetime of Service, Education and Community Leadership in Rochdale
Ghulam Rasul Shahzad’s journey is one of dedication, education, and tireless service to the community. Born in India before his
15/05/2026
The Life and Legacy of Muhammad Siddique Kosar: A Journey of Faith, Service, and Community
Muhammad Siddique Kosar shared a heartfelt account of his life, upbringing, religious journey, and decades of service to the Muslim
15/05/2026
Memories of Migration, Brotherhood, and Community Service: The Journey of Haji Numberdar Muhammad Pehlwan & Haji Mohammed Rasheed
The conversation with Haji Numberdar Muhammad Pehlwan and Haji Mohammed Rasheed offers a heartfelt glimpse into the lives of the
15/05/2026
From the Classroom to the Mayoral Chain: The Inspiring Journey of Rochdale’s First Citizen
Becoming the Mayor of Rochdale was never part of Councillor Janet Emsley’s original plan. Her journey began not in politics,
15/05/2026