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Studio Visitors
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.
You can record a filler to promote your organisation as well!
View our Past Visitors in our archive page by clicking below.
A very interesting chat with Sarah Walker and Babs Malins from Court Meadow Riding for the Disabled. Working out of Tremaine’s Riding Stables in Horsted Keynes volunteers at this branch of the charity take children out riding once a week which both children and staff find hugely enjoyable and rewarding. Fundraising is very important as there is no central funding towards the annual cost of £10k. For more information to donate or volunteer visit www.courtmeadow-rda.org.uk
It was a very special show talking to rising young singer Luca Brugnoli and his manager and mother Aspirations Dance school founder Mandi Lines. At 15 Luca is mature considered and articulate having already packed in a busy time moving from seasoned ‘soprano’ chorister with Libera Boys Choir , BBC Chorister of the Year runner up to releasing two albums as his voice has progressed to maturity. He has attracted some rave reviews from Vocal coaches Dominic Ferris , Johan Bester and singer Katherine Jenkins.
Luca spoke about taking care of his voice as it transitions and moving more into a relaxed Michael Buble style of singing which he is keen to share with people and is available for gigs in Care homes as well as for charity. As he told listeners his greatest pleasure is performing on stage in front of an audience . Once off stage he just wants to get back up again and would very much like to work on cruise ships like his friend and mentor Dominic. His latest album is on release soon but he was keeping the songs under wraps for the moment.
It was a great pleasure to hear him sing accapella live in the studio and hear how much his voice has changed since his last album Through my Eyes .. we are really looking forward to welcoming him back and following his progress.
Luca spoke about taking care of his voice as it transitions and moving more into a relaxed Michael Buble style of singing which he is keen to share with people and is available for gigs in Care homes as well as for charity. As he told listeners his greatest pleasure is performing on stage in front of an audience . Once off stage he just wants to get back up again and would very much like to work on cruise ships like his friend and mentor Dominic. His latest album is on release soon but he was keeping the songs under wraps for the moment.
It was a great pleasure to hear him sing accapella live in the studio and hear how much his voice has changed since his last album Through my Eyes .. we are really looking forward to welcoming him back and following his progress.
What an entertaining show promoting two fantastic upcoming fundraising events . Song writer Jeff Topp and hospice fundraiser Becky Stevens came to tell us all about the flagship Shine Bright Walk in Lindfield on 4th October raising money towards the £70k it costs per year to run St Peter & St James Hospice in Wivelsfield. This amazing annual candlelit 3km event takes place around the village with stops on route featuring performers and musicians with a food and drinks village at the Lindfield Primary Academy. All proceeds go to the Hospice. Jeff’s new signature song You’re Not Alone is being performed by local school choirs and is available to buy online for the Hospice .
Matt Cowling founder of the Jumbo Ensemble and his team put on a stellar musical theatre show every year at the Dream Centre Newick for Chailey Heritage Foundation. This year You Raise Me Up performances are on 12th & 13th September and feature 4 amazing lead singers , an orchestra and choir with a Makaton performance by the students .. a not to be missed joyful extravaganza showing that so much is possible if you dream it.
Matt Cowling founder of the Jumbo Ensemble and his team put on a stellar musical theatre show every year at the Dream Centre Newick for Chailey Heritage Foundation. This year You Raise Me Up performances are on 12th & 13th September and feature 4 amazing lead singers , an orchestra and choir with a Makaton performance by the students .. a not to be missed joyful extravaganza showing that so much is possible if you dream it.
A very environmentally friendly show talking to Alex le Selleur Chairperson of the Friends of Eastern Road Nature Reserve and beekeeperJude New . Fascinating to learn about the lives of honey bees and how groups of beekeepers work to care for their bees and produce honey and other products. Alex explained the history behind the Friends of ERNR and their aim to protect the home of a diverse range of species on our doorstep. Volunteers are always welcome to help with keeping the area maintained .
Such fun to have live music in the studio courtesy of Jayne, Cara & Michael aka The Cocktail Party .. a satirical trio sometimes known as Brighton’s answer to Fascinating Aida . Michael writes the songs and Cara and Jayne provide the vocal harmony. All 3 have busy lives - Cara runs several choirs and art groups and leads the Vivace singing group -but they still find time to perform at events and can be found at thecocktailparty.co.uk or call 07762 126206
Great to have the lovely Sarah Rolph in to talk about her upcoming concert in aid of Pulmonary Fibrosis a little known disease that killed both her father and local musician Hereward Kaye.
Sarah is passionate about the power of music and runs several young choirs . She has organised the concert Breathe on 26th July at the King Edward Hall to raise awareness and funds for Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis. Sarah will be joined by some very special guests and promises a really special evening .. tickets are available directly through sarahrolph@hotmail.com
Such a fun and interesting show with Sarah Harrison talking about the Rokskool / JAM collaboration reviving the once legendary Plumpton Music Festival, Samantha Doyle from Fountain Therapies and Claudia da Silva and Amelie of the Handcross Hardware and Craft Store told us about the great sense of community in their village and plans to celebrate 25 years of the store serving that community. The store is a not for profit treasure trove of all sorts of hardware, tools and craft items and is owned by the Dudley Trust which also provides a community bus service into Horsham .
Studio Guests
It was a great pleasure to welcome Simon Flynn and Sarah Leppard in to talk on the show. Simon is our local horror film expert with a large collection of memorabilia having appeared in several films as an extra and brought along a BBC CD with the voice of the legendary Valentine Dyall The Man in Black. Sarah is Valentine’s daughter and shared her memories of her father and actress mother with us . Sarah was a professional dancer and is a singer with local jazz band Riverboat Shuffle ..she treated us to a couple of numbers sung live on air .. fabulous afternoon ..
Sarah and her son Archie are often to be found at the Sunday afternoon Open Mic in the Talbot in Cuckfield
It was a great pleasure to welcome Simon Flynn and Sarah Leppard in to talk on the show. Simon is our local horror film expert with a large collection of memorabilia having appeared in several films as an extra and brought along a BBC CD with the voice of the legendary Valentine Dyall The Man in Black. Sarah is Valentine’s daughter and shared her memories of her father and actress mother with us . Sarah was a professional dancer and is a singer with local jazz band Riverboat Shuffle ..she treated us to a couple of numbers sung live on air .. fabulous afternoon ..
Sarah and her son Archie are often to be found at the Sunday afternoon Open Mic in the Talbot in Cuckfield
It was a privilege to hear about the amazing work being done by Chailey Heritage Foundation to provide care and education to children and young people with diverse neuro disabilities. The centre just outside Newick has a range of facilities such as the fully equipped sensory Dream Centre and Performance area, a hippo therapy centre where students can experience exercising with horses , a farm with a variety of animals and a hydrotherapy pool.
Volunteer Co-ordinator Sharon Attfield-Davis and volunteer Heather Stanley explained how valuable the school is to its students and the satisfaction felt by volunteers ..anyone wishing to volunteer can contact Sharon at CHF through the website www.chf.org.uk
Volunteer Co-ordinator Sharon Attfield-Davis and volunteer Heather Stanley explained how valuable the school is to its students and the satisfaction felt by volunteers ..anyone wishing to volunteer can contact Sharon at CHF through the website www.chf.org.uk
A brilhant Live performance by Rokskool singer Ava Mehmet
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