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The Simply Redhead Show, Studio Guests.

We have had some great guests in for a chat with Wendy on the Simply Redhead show with

interesting stories of what they've been doing or are about to do, here are just some of them don't forget to contact us if you have a tale to tell or would like to talk about an event you are planning.

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We had a fascinating afternoon talking to Dr Marc Abraham OBE about his astonishing life and work as a vet and animal welfare campaigner and author of 4 books including ‘Be more Mosquito’ s guide to setting up and running a campaign . We heard about his successful campaign for Lucy’s Law , working in Parliament on APDAWG, being part of Paul O Grady’s TV show team and finding Dylan the No 10 rescue dog for Boris Johnson along with a host of other tales from resuming dancing bears to dog meat factories to getting an OBE from the then Prince Charles. Shirley Emilio said afterwards what a privilege it was to meet someone so motivated and genuine in his field of work. We asked about holiday time .. it doesn’t happen .. !! Thank you for your time Marc look forward to hearing the rest of the story ..

Great fun show with associate vicar and musician Ben Lucas from All Saints Church Lindfield , Hannah Travers and Mike Webster from the hugely popular Lindfield Community Voices Choir which already has a waiting list to join . We talked about the way music can help and heal and the benefits to the community ., lots of interesting chat and we were treated to live music from Ben on guitar.

What a privilege to welcome on the show talented musician Will Guy and Rory Kaye Director of Rokskool Haywards Heath along with award winning jeweller Richard Talman who told us about his amazing career as a goldsmith and how he came to be working on TVs Repair Shop. Richard designs bespoke jewellery in both gold and silver at his workshops in Wivelsfield. Rory introduced Will who is one of the Rokskool students and told us about his father’s legacy building Rokskool up as a musical family with students of all ages and why he is excited about the brand new Rokskool due to be completed in May and then CIC they have set up to offer tuition to local charities.

We had a great afternoon show with Lisa Westbury finding out about Time 4 Children the charity that helps children of primary school age using volunteers trained in reflective listening and other techniques . Haywards Heath Mayor Stephanie Inglesfield ..also a mother of 4 has chosen it for her Mayor’s charity this year and talked about the fundraiser she is holding for the charity-she also told listeners about her work as mayor supporting local charities and businesses and about her life before her childhood in the Alps her time in Dubai as a prison visitor… and her love of cheese sandwiches and crime thrillers. Great time thank you both for giving us your time.

A very interesting afternoon talking to Sam Shephard and Kate Mellor from Headway Sussex and Hilary Kennett Lindfield Arts Festival about the effects of acquired brain injury and how Headway based in Newick heloed both Sam and Kate and why the charity is so valuable and supportive for both the patient and their loved ones.
Hilary added the benefits of creative activities and details of workshops being run by local artists from LAF in February for people of all ages and abilities.

A wonderful afternoon talking to fellow presenter Gerry Brown and writer Susan Ferguson . Gerry is a great fan and member of the Brighton & Hove Albion Fans Advisory Board
He spent a lot of time in Canada which he says accounts for his distinctive accent . He is author of ‘When a Customer Wins Nobody loses ‘ a book on giving good Customer service a subject about which he is passionate and on which he works as a consultant and lecturer .in his spare time Gerry enjoys running . His show Saturday Afternoon Live with Gerry Brown is from 12-2pm covers a variety of music and sport.

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