Tidy People

Wendy Allsop- Not everyone can step up

This week on Tidy People, we talk to Wendy Allsop, a mum from Tonypandy who’s become an unexpected voice for accessibility and disability awareness.
After developing a mobility condition, Wendy began to notice just how many barriers exist in public spaces—blocked pavements, missing dropped kerbs, narrow shop doorways, and more. Her experiences inspired her to speak out and push for change.
She shares why accessibility isn’t about convenience—it’s about dignity, belonging, and basic independence.
🎙️ Join us as Wendy talks about:
Life on a mobility scooter in the Valleys
The challenges of everyday access
Why awareness and kindness matter
Her message: “Not everyone can step up”
A must-listen for anyone who wants to build a more inclusive community.
 
Yr wythnos hon ar Tidy People, rydyn ni'n siarad â Wendy Allsop, mam o Donypandy sydd wedi dod yn llais annisgwyl dros hygyrchedd ac ymwybyddiaeth o anabledd.
Ar ôl datblygu cyflwr symudedd, dechreuodd Wendy sylwi ar y rhwystrau niferus sy'n bodoli mewn mannau cyhoeddus – palmentydd wedi'u blocio, cyrbiau sydd ddim yn gostwng,  drysau siopau cul, a mwy. Fe wnaeth ei phrofiadau ei hysbrydoli i godi llais a phwyso am newid.
Mae hi'n rhannu'r rhesymau pam mae hygyrchedd yn fwy na dim ond cyfleustra - mae'n ymwneud ag urddas, perthyn, ac annibyniaeth sylfaenol.
🎙️ Ymunwch â ni wrth i Wendy siarad am:
Fywyd ar sgwter symudedd yn y Cymoedd
Heriau mynediad bob dydd
Pam mae ymwybyddiaeth a charedigrwydd yn bwysig
Ei neges: “Dyw pawb ddim yn gallu camu ymlaen”
Gwrando hanfodol i unrhyw un sydd eisiau adeiladu cymuned fwy cynhwysol.

Martin Barron- Top of the shops

Meet Martin from Tonyrefail – local legend, community champion, and the man behind Ton’s tidy streets and big heart. From volunteering to championing local projects, Martin’s all about bringing people together and making a difference.

Olwen Chislett - Open hearts, open doors

In this episode of Tidy People, we meet Olwen Chislett — a mother, campaigner, and community trailblazer whose heart beats for Beddau and Tynant. With her door always open and a kettle never far from boiling, Olwen has spent years building bridges and lifting others through grassroots action. From setting up local initiatives to spearheading inclusive campaigns, Olwen’s impact has rippled far beyond her postcode.
Join us as we sit down with Olwen to explore the power of listening, the joy of connection, and how one person’s kindness can transform a community.