Hear about the background to some fabulous independent businesses based in The Hornet, Chichester, featuring the voices of those behind Time Machine Records, Sussex Cleaners, The Electric Lady and The Hornet Alehouse.
In this edition: Deborah Bonham and Peter Bullick talk to Duncan about their fab new album 'Bonham-Bullick' which was recorded locally, plus hear details of their Chidham gig at the end of the month. Ben Cross talks about his 'British Flowers Rock' campaign. Dawn Gracie from Chichester Pride gives Duncan the lowdown on their event on the 28th May. And The Hornet Alehouse wins another award.....and The Chi Pod was naturally there at the presentation.
In this edition: Phil Hewitt, founding chairman of the Festival of Chichester, talks about the history of the event and outlines some of the highlights from this year's festival which starts on June 11th. Duncan meets three members of the Skulking Loafers cricket team who are keeping cricket firmly on the map in Chichester. Hear all about the Chichester District Council TikTok challenge for those aged between 16 to 25. Plus, Phil Hewitt pays tribute to Richard Williamson who recently died. He was a colleague of Phil's for many years at the Chichester Observer and also a writer and much-loved local nature expert.
In this edition: Katie Bennett of Chichester Fringe talks all things 'fringey'! Archie Cunningham of CrossFit Chichester tells us about the mission he is leading to help people with their health and fitness. Plus, news of a Summer street party, celebrations at The Novium Museum and pop-up shops in Crane Street.
Roger Gibson, Artistic Director of the Chichester International Film Festival, talks about this month's big screen happenings. There's another session in the gym with Archie Cunningham of CrossFit Chichester. Nathan Evans from St Wilfrid's Hospice talks about the importance of this year's Moonlight Walk. And Chichester District Council have subsidised trees available for your community.
Chichester writer and photographer Rachel Poulton chats about her current publication 'Unseen 2 - Lifting the Veil in Kingly Vale'. The Hornet Alehouse has won a Sussex-wide award as Pub of the Year. Hear more about it from owner Glenn Johnson, along with talk about sour beers and the Chichester pub scene. There's the last of our three chats with Archie Cunningham of CrossFit Chichester about the importance of fitness on your mental well-being, and we have details about the info available to help with your finances from Chichester District Council.
A special podcast where we partner with Chichester Community Development Trust to hear about the work of the trust and their plans for the future. Featuring Trust Director Clare De Bathe, Learning and Heritage Coordinator Nina Boden and Project Coordinator at The Pavilion Cecilie Jacobsen.