Oli Hounsell, Chippenham’s favourite opera-style singer and performer, shares his personal experience with Kandu and reveals our future plans together! In a typically hilarious exchange between Ed and Oli, they share their mutual appreciation and talk some sense and some nonsense. Have a look at this entertaining and informative podcast.

Welcome back to the podcast, Fred Finch ‘The Shaky Chef’ & Cardinal Nutrition diet adviser. Have a listen to this extremely relevant and informative episode discussing all things nutrition - that one subject that definitely affects us all. Find out about Fred’s new professional role and how he can help you, and have a look at how he’s helping Ed. Ed also shares some of the changes in his lifestyle as they discuss some nutritional buzz words and debunk some myths.

Thank you Richard Swatton for being a reoccurring guest on our show, presenting the fabulous Minety Festival, at which Kandu Arts will once again have our own stage, and also will be running the “teen tent”, giving the opportunity to the teenage guests of the festival to learn various instruments and take part in a final performance on the last day of the festival. Definitely not to be missed, this very community-oriented festival is not only filled with fantastic music and great all day every day fun, but also a wider variety of content and activities for all age groups. So do join us and you can also volunteer for a free ticket. Thanks Ed & Richard for all the information, and see you again soon! For all other info and to get your tickets visit https://www.minetyfestival.co.uk/ !

Ed chats to Paul Tracy - a local author who has just published his second book called “Jesus and the Manosphere” (which is available for purchase on Amazon). They talk about the topics discussed in the book, and Paul tells us about his first book as well (Hidden Disabilities). Thanks to Paul for sharing his work with us and to Ed for the interview, have a look at this interesting episode! #jatm #acbuao

Ed chats to the Chippenham Shed members Trevor and Simon, the organisation formerly known as the Men’s Shed. We get a unique insight into what has changed since we last talked to them, and what facilities, activities and benefits they offer to their members. We also get a sneak peak into their space and learn more about their inclusivity, since they now welcome female members as well. Many thanks to Simon and Trevor for showing us around and hope to see the other parts of their organisation soon.

Our first ever podcast episode where we were lucky enough to hear some original live music from two very talented local musicians - James Levan and Mark Venus! They will be performing at our annual Kandu Arts Unlock Reset Festival at the Pitch and Putt in Monkton Park, which will take place on the 17th & 18th August this year, so save the date! Ed also talks to them about the inspiration behind the music and Mark also presents his CD ‘The Garden’ which you are now able to purchase at our S.H.O.P. Thanks guys :)

Meet Julie Hartley, a local artist exhibiting in our S.H.O.P., kindly sharing her life story and what motivates her to do her work, with Ed, and us. Have a look at this very interesting conversation, raising all kinds of topics, from mental health to ceasefire, and of course drop by the S.H.O.P. to see her art in person. Thank you Julie and Ed!

Let’s give a warm welcome to another reoccurring guest in our podcast: the wonderful George Davies! We’ve known George ever since his school years with us at Kandu Arts, when he was already a proud business owner and started his career in light production, which has since fluorished. Thanks to him and his lovely mum Krista, we got to go on a school trip to Bristol last week to see the fabulous show he was currently doing the lights for, Jesus Christ Superstar! Have a look at some behind the scenes of his work, learn more about his life and career in this interesting episode. Thanks George and Ed!

Ed introduces: Rebecca Wilson - a nutritional therapist and independent Thermomix consultant based in Chippenham. Rebecca shares about her personal journey that brought her to this occupation, and the importance of nutrition in your overall health. Stay tuned until the end for some taste tasting of Rebecca's delicious cheese scones and homemade juice! And to book a consultation or 12-week programme with her click here: https://singlestepnutrition.com/contact :) Thanks Rebecca & Ed!

Meet Richard Alvis: a lovely man sharing his poetry and chatting to Ed about his life and spirituality. Have a listen to a few of his beautiful poems, a collection of which you can get on amazon for your kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spirit-Life-Richard-Alvis-ebook/dp/B0C9XPRL6Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3IMVNCMFTVBL7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.am-4EdjZob-Efp0RpUEyxjdO14AMO_02efGYVNbFuSjGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.7PNAGg9JiEywTPtVjHPNdTMttYr_sRIGnB4gl0h17uU&dib_tag=se&keywords=spirit+of+life+by+richard+alvis&qid=1709984235&sprefix=richard+alvis+spirit%2Caps%2C306&sr=8-1

Thank you Richard and Ed for this inspiring and thought provoking episode.