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Faith across the generations

Claire McCollum visits a care village in Chester, which incorporates a nursery, to explore the joys of connecting across generations and to see how faith plays a key part for many.

Claire McCollum explores how connecting the generations can help our faith flourish and bring energy, joy and love to our lives.

Claire visits a remarkable care village in Chester, which has a nursery in the same building, to learn from general manager Caroline Ray how intergenerational living enriches the lives of the very young and old.

Claire joins 83-year-old resident Eleanor’s daily exercise routine with the nursery children and hears how it has given Eleanor a new lease of life after the death of her husband. Claire then lends her voice to the care village’s choir, run by Christian Amanda Wrigley, who is inspired by the love and joy she finds in Jesus.

In a studio in Stockport, we meet Linda Lamon and Niall Brett who have formed a flourishing musical partnership despite a 50-year age gap.

With hymns sung by all ages to lift the spirits of the young and the young at heart.

1. He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands – St Michael and All Angels, Garton on the Wolds
2. All Things Bright and Beautiful – Swanage Amphitheatre
3. Hosanna – William Booth Memorial Halls, Nottingham
4. Amazing Grace – Aled Jones in Fitzrovia Chapel, London
5. One More Step – Victoria Hall, Bolton
6. Holy Forever – Alive Lincoln Central

Release date:

33 minutes

On TV

Sun 28 Jun 2026 13:15

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Claire McCollum
Executive Producer Naomi Callan
Executive Producer Caroline Matthews
Series Producer David Waters
Producer Ross Blair
Production Company CTVC

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