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A business boss has shared her inspiring story from overcoming cerebral palsy challenges to becoming a disability advocate.

Award-winning Tara Mackings has re-lived her childhood in episode 4 of the Wearside Echoes podcast which is sponsored by Tony Clarke Funeral Directors.

Tara Mackings who spoke to the Sunderland Echo to share her story for the Wearside Echoes podcast.Tara Mackings who spoke to the Sunderland Echo to share her story for the Wearside Echoes podcast.
Tara Mackings who spoke to the Sunderland Echo to share her story for the Wearside Echoes podcast. | se

A love for Take That

Tara, 41, told us all about her love for Take That and how her bedroom was once filled with posters of the boy band.

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She reveals how her life went from constant challenges as she grew up with cerebral palsy, to becoming a champion for North East people with a disability.

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Not long to wait for the next episode

Days out on Seaburn beach, nights out at local nightclubs and much more are covered in the podcast which examines the childhoods of people from all sections of Wearside life.

But you will have to wait until Tuesday, November 26, to listen to the interview in full.

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In the meantime, though, you can enjoy the first three episodes which were;

Dave Murray who shared childhood memories for the first ever episode of the Wearside Echoes podcast, sponsored by Tony Clarke Funeral Directors.Dave Murray who shared childhood memories for the first ever episode of the Wearside Echoes podcast, sponsored by Tony Clarke Funeral Directors.
Dave Murray who shared childhood memories for the first ever episode of the Wearside Echoes podcast, sponsored by Tony Clarke Funeral Directors. | se

Memories of the Mecca

Dave is loved by tens of thousands of fans for his numbers about old Sunderland nightclubs such as The Mecca, his fond memories of the days of coal and growing up in Pallion and Deptford.

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It tells of her love for Coronation Street, writing books for the soap, but also how she had a desire to create characters of her own.

Thrilling links to the theatre

Southwick-born Bill Barron, who grew up in a Sunderland which was reeling from the effects of the Second World War.

Memories galore from Sunderland man Bill Barron.Memories galore from Sunderland man Bill Barron.
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All three episodes can be found here and on most podcast platforms.

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So many ways to get your nostalgia

There are plenty of ways in which lovers of nostalgia can catch up on memories.

Echo followers can enjoy the retro section on the Sunderland Echo website.

They can also join our Wearside Echoes page on Facebook which is updated every day and is filled with photos, stories and reader memories of the past.

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And now they can enjoy our new podcast series, available here.

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Tony Clarke Funeral Directors has locations in Millfield, South Hylton, Southwick and Downhill.

Its caring staff are committed to guiding families through the planning process with dignity, respect, trust and compassion.

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