A podcast that celebrates all things Sussex, through stories and conversations with inspiring local people.
Episodes
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
In this episode we speak with Ross Towner, bassist of the critically acclaimed rock band Amongst Liars. When he's not touring the world and playing festivals, Ross lives off-grid in the Sussex countryside with his partner and an array of horses, dogs and other animals.
We were lucky enough to talk with Ross and hear about his life and inspiration and are delighted to release this episode.
Amongst Liars exceptional second album, 'By Design' is due for release on 4th July 2024.
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Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
In this episode we speak with the fabulous Rosie Westwood. Rosie is co-founder of the beauty oils business Flora and Rose and is also Charity Manager for sustainable developers Human Nature. It was a delight to talk with Rosie about her life, work and parenthood.
Follow the link below to Flora and Rose Beauty to see some of the products discussed and to Pheonix Lewes to find out about one of the most sustainable housing projects in the UK.
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Instagram - @floraandrosebeauty
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Tuesday May 21, 2024
In this week's episode we had the pleasure of speaking to Robin Van Creveld, the award winning founder and director of Community Chef.
Robin spoke about his early life in South Africa and travels through India, explaining how these experiences inspired him to be a socially conscious entrepreneur and also tells us about his passion for making West African musical instruments.
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Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
In this week's episode we had the pleasure of speaking to award-winning documentary writer and director Barney Douglas. Barney's films have ranged from massai tribesmen blazing a trail in the world of cricket, to an intimate portrait of notorious tennis world champion John McEnroe. Barney also talks about the importance of music in his films and his love for his new home of Lewes.
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Monday Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
In this episode we talk with Benjamin Youd about his journey to becoming an award-winning portrait photographer.
We delve into his Sussex life and learn more about his beautiful photographic project ‘River Story’ which observes life around a river, exploring our interaction with the natural world and the impact that we might be having.
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Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
In this episode we talk with artist, builder and writer, Patrick Kerry, about his adventures exploring the towns and villages of Sussex, finding inspiration for his material led artwork and the idea behind ‘Full circle Living’, a way to live an ethical and fulfilling life by bringing nature and community closer together.
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Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
In this episode we talk with Brighton based community worker Jason Savin.
Jason spoke about his youth work on the Whitehawk Estate, young people’s mental health, and his time with Albion in the Community’s Reboot Programme, where he mentored young people affected by gangs.
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Monday Nov 13, 2023
Monday Nov 13, 2023
In this episode we talk with Sussex builder Julz Baker who specialises in the use of sustainable natural building materials.
Julz shared stories of growing up in Sussex, how he first got involved in natural building and what inspires him to try to make a difference.
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