Sounding Out Horsham

Anna and Emma check-in and provide a short update on forthcoming episodes. 

TV fans and movie buffs this episode is for you. Anna and Emma grill Gary Clarke, a Horsham-based electrician, about his experience as an extra. Gary has appeared in the background (and occasionally in the foreground) of 100s of TV shows and films over the last 15 years and been on set with an impressive roster of top actors, including Tom Cruise, Rachel Weisz, Gary Oldman, Brad Pitt, Helena Bonham Carter and Gillian Anderson. Listen now for his insight into working alongside the stars and the highs and lows of being an extra. 

The COVID-19 pandemic and measures taken to help stop its spread have taken an unwelcome toll on our mental health. Lockdown measures have created, or exacerbated, anxiety, depression and other issues in many people. In this episode - recorded towards the end of Horsham's third lockdown -  Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo of Horsham Psychology joins Anna and Emma to talk about how we are all feeling and shares some valuable tips for listeners seeking support for their mental health and that of their family and friends. 

For more information about Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo and her work click here

Job losses have sadly been an unwanted side-effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and many of us have found ourselves looking for work in the last year. If this applies to you, or if you are just thinking of changing direction, you'll want to listen to this episode where Anna and Emma chat to Richard Brooks, owner and director of Horsham-based employability and mental health specialist organisation, SETAS.  Richard is a font of all knowledge in the employment arena and has some excellent tips for finding the job of your dreams, and, crucially, making yourself highly employable. 

From parks and woodland, to farms and nature reserves, communal green spaces have been widely-used since the arrival of Covid-19.  In this latest episode, we air our thoughts on Horsham's treasured green spaces and speak to two people who help with their preservation - Sally Sanderson, chair of Friends of Horsham Park and Laura Thomas, chair of Friends of Chesworth Farm - for the insider view. Find out how these areas have been - and continue to be - used during the pandemic, how they are looked after and what is planned for them in the future. 

Due to current restrictions to prevent the spread of Covid-19 we have recorded outside and online which has affected our sound quality. Please don't let this put you off - the content makes up for it! 

If you're planning a major renovation of your home, or even just seeking some inspiration for a small redesign, this episode is for you. Interiors expert Emma Bestley talks us through how she went about adding an extension and loft conversion to her family's Horsham home and shares some amazing interior and design solutions along the way. From sourcing architects and builders, to budgeting and getting the neighbours on side, Emma's practical advice is an essential listen for anyone planning on taking the plunge into property improvement. Check out Emma's dazzlingly gorgeous home on her Insta @moveovermagnolia for visual inspiration. She's definitely not one for beige.

In this episode Anna and Emma speak to Horsham and Southwater-based Zumba instructor Jenny Coote about Zumba and the benefits of dance on our physical and mental health. 

This episode was recorded pre-Covid.

Find out all about Jenny's classes at https://jennyblue.co.uk/

In this episode we, Anna and Emma, tell you who we are and why we want to do this podcast.

Sounding Out Horsham is a podcast for people in and around Horsham, West Sussex, led by us, Anna and Emma. We’re both 40-something journalists with a background in local news and a keen interest in the town we have both come to call home. Our aim is to broadcast the stories of some of the amazing people who live and work in the area, while also highlighting some of the issues affecting our daily lives. In each episode, we speak to a fascinating local about a specific (and relatable) theme - from health and fitness, time management and education, to food and drink, the environment and home improvements. The list of subjects we'll cover is endless and we hope will be shaped by you, our listeners. Whatever the topic, we hope to surprise and engage.....

This trailer was recorded pre-Covid, in January 2020.