Sounding Out Horsham

03/07/2024

We love this from Brolly Brewing - a great accompaniment to our Election Special Episode 😊

Our 'election selection' is out of the tank and tastes absolutely fabulous. All drinks to celebrate our differences and quench our thirst for change!

- F.O.T. - 'Left' Coast IPA. A big ol' West Coast IPA, with Most and Centennial on the Hot side, then Azacca and Chinook in the dry hop. Expect a smooth, bitter beer with pine, marmalade and a long, satisfying finish. Available in can now, and on draught by the end of the week!

- Liberale - A cheeky rebrand on our much loved Lowfold Wissy, Liberale is a quintessential Sussex bitter, smooth and too easy to drink. Available to drink on cask and it's also naturally conditioned in-can now! Yes, can-conditioned beer, a first for us!

- Greener Grass - Classic Brolly hazy pale with a twist! As well as Citra and Galaxy hops, this beer has been infused with cannabis terpenes to accentuate the hop profile, providing some earthy pine alongside the citrus and peachy fruit tones. Available to drink on draught and in can now!

Don't forget to Vote on July 4th!

03/07/2024

Just one day left before the UK goes to the polls for the General Election 2024 🗳

Unsure of who to vote for? 🎧 to our General Election Special Episode featuring interviews with four candidates: Catherine Ross (Green), Jeremy Quin (Conservative), John Milne (Liberal Democrats) and James Field (Labour) for a steer.

🎧https://bit.ly/SOHorshamGE24 or wherever you get your

Most importantly, please VOTE and don't forget to take your photo ID with you

01/07/2024

The UK goes to the polls in three days 🗳

If you're not sure who to vote for in our General Election Special episode (no. 30) might help inform a decision.

We spoke to four candidates - James Field (Labour), John Milne (Lib Dem), Jeremy Quin (Conservative) and Catherine Ross (Green) - and asked them three questions: What issues they feel Horsham voters care about; what governmental areas they will focus on and why they deserve your vote.

🎧https://bit.ly/SOHorshamGE24 or wherever you get your

29/06/2024

James Field, a former head teacher at a Horsham primary school, is one of seven candidates hoping to win a seat in at the General Election on 4 July.

Representing Labour, Field told us "I'm proud that my party is offering a credible alternative and a clear plan to get the country back on its feet."

In our General Election Special (episode 30) - along with three other candidates standing for election in Horsham - we asked Field what issues he felt were important to Horsham voters, and what governmental areas he was keen to focus on.

🎧to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/SOHorshamGE24 or wherever you get your 🗳️

28/06/2024

The General Election on 4 July will mark Catherine Ross of Horsham Greens third time running to be elected as Horsham's MP.

Ross told us the Green party is really 'making a difference' and 'pushing for substantial change'.

As with the three other candidates we spoke to for our General Election Special (episode 30), Ross told us about the issues she feels matter to the people of and what governmental areas are of interest to her.

🎧to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/SOHorshamGE24 or wherever you get your 🗳️

27/06/2024

John Milne of Horsham Lib Dems, one of seven candidates standing for election in , says he considers himself as 'a local MP and a constituency MP'

"I see myself as the servant of Horsham, not a slave to Westminster," he told us in our General Election Special Episode (no. 30).

Find out what issues Milne would tackle if elected and what governmental areas are important to him in the full episode where we also speak to three others standing for election.

🎧https://bit.ly/SOHorshamGE24 or wherever you get your

26/06/2024

We asked Jeremy Quin why Horsham should vote for him in the next general election.

He said: "I have a track record and have had some real successes locally. I hope that people know I will work hard for them."

Sir Quin was first elected Horsham's MP in 2015, then in 2017 and 2019. Will he hold onto his seat again in 2024?

Listen to our General Election Special Episode (Episode 30) to find out what issues the Conservative candidate thinks are important to Horsham voters and the governmental areas that are important to him - alongside the views of his contenders.

🎧 https://bit.ly/SOHorshamGE24 or wherever you get your

25/06/2024

We were grateful to Catherine of Horsham Greens for speaking to us, as we were to James Field of Horsham Labour John Milne of Liberal Democrats and Jeremy Quin of the Conservatives for our special election episode ahead of the

As Catherine says, if you missed the Horsham Churches Together hustings last night and would like to hear from the four candidates mentioned above to help you make a more informed decision on 4 July, listen here: https://bit.ly/SOHorshamGE24 or wherever you get your

Ahead of the General Election on 4 July 2024, Anna and Emma quiz the candidates standing for election in the Horsham constituency to find out what issues they think matter most to Horsham's electorate; what governmental areas are most important to them and why they should get your vote.

25/06/2024

Undecided about who to vote for on 4 July?

In our General Election 2024 special episode we spoke to four candidates:

🟥Labour - James Field
🟧Liberal Democrats - John Milne
🟦Conservatives - Jeremy Quin
🟩Green - Catherine Ross

To ask them what issues they would tackle in Horsham if elected.

🎧https://bit.ly/SOHorshamGE24 or wherever you get your

📷Tara Winstead

24/06/2024

This sounds like a fun feature....

It's and we are launching a new occasional feature. We'll post a mystery object, revealing what the artefact is the following day! We start with this circular concrete item in our garden. It was constructed just after the Second World War, but what is it? 🤷 See you tomorrow for the answer!

24/06/2024

In just 10 days, the UK will go to the polls to vote in the 2024 General Election 🗳
There are seven candidates vying for your votes in the Horsham constituency:

Paul Abbott (Social Democratic Party)
James Field (Labour)
Jim Duggan (The Peace Party)
Hugo Miller (Reform UK)
John Milne (Liberal Democrat)
Jeremy Quin (Conservative)
Catherine Ross (Green)

We contacted them all to invite them to talk to us for a special episode. Four candidates replied and were happy to answer our questions.

We asked them about the issues that needed to be addressed in Horsham, what governmental areas matter most to them and why Horsham's electorate should vote for them.

You can hear what James Field, John Milne, Jeremy Quin and Catherine Ross had to say here on Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-ggv7c-164d1f6 or by searching for Sounding Out Horsham wherever you get your

18/06/2024

Interest in our episode on foraging with James Plumb (follow him on Instagram as ) has been high - it's one of our most downloaded! - and since we met James in September 2022 for our tour around Leechpool Woods, he's been gradually learning more and more about plants and fungi that grow around Sussex and beyond.

With all this in mind, we thought we'd meet up with James again. This time, to find out about the plants growing in Horsham during spring and summer 🌼

We headed to Horsham Park on a sunny spring evening for a wild food identification and foraging foray. As you'll hear in the episode, James shows us some of the cultivated plants that can be turned into food and medicine ☘

He also warns us of the toxic plant varieties we should definitely avoid ❌

🎧https://bit.ly/SOforaging2 or wherever you get your

08/05/2024

The Eurovision Song Contest takes place in Malmö, Sweden (where Anna is from!) this Saturday.

To help warm you up and give a little insight into Swedish food culture, we thought we'd re-share our episode with another Swedish Horshamite, Rene Fay, owner of the wonderful Johansson's Café Horsham who we spoke to in 2023.

Rene talks about how her dream business got off the ground and about how she's introduced fika to Horsham. If you haven't visited already, we highly recommend it. Order one of Rene's homemade cinnamon buns for a real treat 😋

So, who's planning on watching Eurovision and who do we think will win this year?

🎧https://bit.ly/SOSwedishCafe or wherever you get your

Eurovision Semi Final 📷 Sarah Louise Bennett / EBU

05/05/2024

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ it's the Horsham Joggers Horsham 10k this time next week https://www.horshamjoggers.co.uk/horsham-10k/

If you're running it and want some last minute tips, have a listen to our episode with running coach Elspeth Turner of Miles Better Coaching

Elspeth had some excellent advice and insight into getting the most from

🎧 here https://bit.ly/MilesBetterCoaching on Podbean or wherever you get your

Horsham 10K The Horsham 10k is on 12th May 2024 Start and Finish: Horsham Rugby Club, Hammerpond Road, Horsham. Adult race at 11.00 and Junior race at 10.15 am. Course: Two laps on roads and trails. Video of the 2023 Race → Enter Here Course and Race Details Horsham 10K course map (Good Run Guide)...

01/05/2024

Whether you believe in the supernatural or not, there's no denying many of us have a fascination with the work of psychics and clairvoyants.

In our latest episode we catch up with psychic Sue Durdle to find out a little more about her 'gift' and gain some insight into readings she's held with clients.

🎧 https://bit.ly/SoHclairvoyant on Podbean, or wherever you get your by searching for Sounding Out Horsham - Episode 28

24/04/2024

Is anybody there? 👻

We go a little leftfield in our latest episode, talking to clairvoyant and psychic Sue Durdle (pictured centre) about her unusual profession 🔮

Sue (full disclosure: She is Emma’s mum) gives an insight into her ‘gift’ and shares some interesting tales of readings she’s done for people over the last 40 years.

Listen here on Podbean https://bit.ly/SoHclairvoyant or wherever you get your

07/03/2024

We're looking forward to adding Star Survivor by Horsham author Lisa Brace to our bookshelves later this month 📚

Find out what the novel is all about in our latest episode which you can listen to here on Podbean: https://bit.ly/SOauthor or by searching for Sounding Out Horsham wherever you get your

Lisa Brace📷credit: Chrissie Brooks Photography

27/02/2024

Attention bookworms and aspiring writers..... our latest episode is for you! 📚

Our guest is local author Lisa Brace whose debut novel Star Survivor is due out next month 🤩

We had a great time hearing about how the idea for Lisa's novel came about (it has something to do with a dream including Simon Cowell but you'll need to listen for the full explanation 😂) her journey to getting published and her future writing plans.

Lisa very generously shared some top tips for aspiring writers too ✍

🎧https://bit.ly/SOauthor or wherever you get your #

📷1 credit: Chrissie Brooks Photography

25/01/2024

Have you listened to our latest episode (No.26) yet?

Admittedly, we were a little hesitant to cover the topic of death, but when we spoke to Jean Francis, a OneSpirit Interfaith Minister and Celebrant, we very quickly changed our minds.

Jean wants everyone to give some thought to their last wishes and challenges our approach to funerals and how we commemorate the dearly departed. She now runs workshops through Circle of Life Celebrations to help us decide how we'd like things to go when we die. She has also produced two books - Finishing Touches and Ashes & Memorials which include some lovely suggestions and provide inspiration.

You can see we were smiling after our chat so it wasn't as depressing as you might think. And, after all, as Jean says in this episode 'just talking about something doesn't mean it's going to happen'.

🎧https://bit.ly/SOlastwishes or wherever you get your

For more information on Jean's Last Wishes workshops visit https://www.circleoflifecelebrations.co.uk/last-wishes-workshop/ proceeds go to the charity Sussex Green Living

19/01/2024

Claire Bradshaw (who we were lucky enough to speak to in 2022) has shared this about tonight's skies ✨

🎧https://bit.ly/SOastronomy

16/01/2024

Death isn't the most uplifting topic to kick off 2024 we agree.....

BUT after you've listened to Jean Francis, our guest on our latest episode, you might think otherwise.

Because, while it sounds morbid, talking about how we'd like to celebrate and commemorate our lives when they end can be beneficial for us and our loved ones.

As a OneSpirit Interfaith Minister and Celebrant, Jean has led many life events and celebrations, including wedding and funerals. It is the latter that she's keen for us to give some thought to and is why she's running workshops to give guidance in this area.

We really enjoyed our chat with Jean, and were uplifted. We hope you enjoy listening to it.

Besides, as Jean points out when we met her: "Just talking about something, doesn't mean it is going to happen." 😊

🎧https://bit.ly/SOlastwishes or wherever you get your

Find out more about Jean's Last Wishes Workshop here: https://www.circleoflifecelebrations.co.uk/last-wishes-workshop/

All proceeds from her workshops are donated to Sussex Green Living

15/01/2024

Whoop whoop!

Thank you to all our fantastic listeners for helping us hit this milestone. What a nice way to start 2024 🤩

Sounding Out Horsham

23/12/2023

We've had another great year of podcasting and have loved every minute spent with our wonderful guests.

We'll be back in the new year with more, but in the meantime we wish you, our listeners, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎄🍾

Here's a little recap of our episodes of 2023:

We found out what it's like 'living the dream' of running a Swedish cafe Johansson's Café Horsham in Horsham with Rene Faye in episode 20 ☕
🎧https://bit.ly/SOSwedishCafe

Pet-care guru Zoe aka Friendly Pet Nurse returned for a special pet Q&A in episode 21 🐶🐱
🎧https://bit.ly/SOHpetQandA

Conservation scientist Dr Nikki Tagg of Horsham-founded charity Born Free Foundation told us all about her work protecting animals and communities in the African rainforest in episode 22 🦍
🎧https://bit.ly/ConservationDrTagg

Our attention turned to the beautiful game ⚽ in our chat with Trevor Evershed of North Sussex Soccer Academy for episode 23
🎧https://bit.ly/TrevorNSSA

And talented local sculptor Hannah Stewart was our final guest of 2023, telling us all about her work creating life-size sculptures in episode 24🗿
🎧https://bit.ly/soHannahStewart

You can also listen to our Christmas Special 🎅 here https://bit.ly/SOHorshamXmas

Keep listening to podcasts 🎧😊

21/12/2023

The Advent windows on The Causeway and Leonardslee Illuminated - a couple of traditions for 🎄🎅

What activity makes you feel festive?

We discuss Christmas traditions in Horsham and Sweden in our latest episode - Christmas Special No.25 - which you can listen to here: https://bit.ly/SOHorshamXmas or wherever you get your

13/12/2023

What does a bowl of porridge have to do with Christmas?! 🎄🎅

Find out the answer in our latest episode 😊

🎧https://bit.ly/SOHorshamXmas or wherever you get your

08/12/2023

What do you love most about the festive season? 🎄🎅

Is it the Christmas carols? 🎶
Is it Panto? 🎭
Or is it the food and drink? 🥧🦃🍾

In our Christmas Special (Episode 25) we share our festive favourites, discuss traditions in Sweden and the UK, and mention some of the ways you can get involved in the festivities in 🤩

For a list of events happening in Horsham, check out Horsham District Council website: https://www.horsham.gov.uk/christmas

🎧https://bit.ly/SOHorshamXmas or wherever you get your

07/12/2023

IT'S CHRISTMAAAAS! 🎅🎄

And we have a cracker of an episode for you 😉

Get into the festive spirit as we discuss Christmas traditions from the UK and Sweden and talk about a whole range of festive favourites including carols, mince pies, Smorgasbords and porridge (yes, really)

There are also some events mentioned for local listeners looking to embrace the season of goodwill.

🎧https://bit.ly/SOHorshamXmas on podbean or search for episode 25 wherever you get your

👇tell us your favourite Christmas traditions 🎄

27/11/2023

Whether you're ready or not is on its way 🎅

We've decided to embrace the season of goodwill and are planning to bring you a festive-themed episode, but we need your help first Horsham elves.......

We'd love to know about the Horsham-based Christmas traditions you enjoy and celebrate each year.

Does Christmas start for you with panto at The Capitol (Oh yes it does!) 🎭 or hearing Christmas carols 🎶 performed on the bandstand? Perhaps you like to make an event out of selecting your Christmas tree 🎄

Tell us what you love about Christmas in Horsham and we'll give you a shout out in our next episode. You can comment here or email us at sohorsham at gmail dot com

16/11/2023

👑 Season 6 of The Crown is released on Netflix today, so what better episode to re-share than the one featuring someone who's appeared on the show?

📽This week's post is dedicated to film and TV extra Gary Clarke (outlined in the image), who has appeared alongside stars such as Helena Bonham-Carter, Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise.

🎬Gary gave us a fascinating insight into life as a film extra and shared unmissable anecdotes about his time on sets of some amazing shows (Including The Crown) and blockbuster movies.

🎧https://bit.ly/sohorshamextra or by searching for episode 7 wherever you get your

06/07/2023

Did you know 6 June is the National Day of Sweden?

We did (being one part Swedish!) but forgot to highlight it last month 🤭

So, we thought we'd mark it exactly one month later instead and use the opportunity to re-share our episode with Rene Fay owner of the wonderful Johansson's Café Horsham.

The National Day of Sweden is used to commemorate the day Gustav Vasa was elected as King of Sweden in 1523, signifying the end of the union with Denmark. This year was the 500th anniversary.

If you want to soak up some Swedish culture, head to Johansson's Cafe in the Bishopric and if you want to find out more about its owner, Rene, listen to our episode here: https://bit.ly/SOSwedishCafe or wherever you get your