Your Home With Sarah King

In this special "Best of" edition of Your Home with Sarah King, the team takes a retrospective journey to highlight exceptional local talent making a difference on the Central Coast. The episode features Lachlan Botel from Central Coast Wood Turners, who shares the therapeutic power of crafting timber and the group's search for a permanent community home. Next, Swedish-born entrepreneur Liesel Carlson of the Mulled Wine Co. drops by to explain how she brought authentic, spice-infused winter traditions right to the local markets. Finally, the show highlights community heart with Lindy Leggett from Scuba Gym, discussing the ocean-cleansing "Scuba Warrior" program , and finishes with professional trade tips from Tom Moore of Stroke of Genius Painting. Packed with inspiring stories and classic tracks, it is a true celebration of local passion.

Sarah King and Richard Hatherley return to Coast FM 96.3 for another cozy Saturday morning. In this episode, the team prepares for the winter chill with essential fireplace maintenance tips and a funny reminder to clean your toaster. Sarah sits down with local author Adam Warnock, who shares his inspirational transition from a touring guitarist with the band 1927 to navigating a young-onset Parkinson’s diagnosis and writing his fantasy thriller, Flawed. Later, things heat up with an Aussie pub rock trivia showdown between Sarah and Dave. Finally, the iconic "Mr. Fabulous" from De Jour Living drops by in his finest autumn tones. He breaks down why contemporary curtains are making a massive comeback for winter warmth and explains how to inject personality into your home using budget-friendly marketplace gems.

Join Sarah King and the team on Coast FM 96.3 for a jam-packed Saturday morning celebrating the Central Coast lifestyle. This episode dives deep into local creativity and community spirit, featuring special guests from two of the region's most passionate hobbyist groups. In this episode:The "Take It With You" Challenge: Sarah kicks off her "three things" for the home with a discipline-building challenge to keep your living space tidy, alongside tips for refreshing your letterbox and maintaining your deck. Pottery Mastery: David Wilson, President of the Central Coast Potters Association, shares his journey from a props department at the opera to mastering the pottery wheel. He discusses the "magic" of glazes and invites listeners to their monochrome exhibition at the Gosford Regional Gallery. Orchid Care 101: Peter Brunka from the Mingara Orchid Club debunks the myth that orchids are difficult to grow. He provides essential rules for "bright light and great drainage" and previews the upcoming Mingara Orchid Fair and Show. Community Buzz: The team recaps the success of the recent Gosford Street Party and highlights local events like the Fire and Rescue Open Day and the rising success of the Central Coast Rhinos ice hockey team. Questions Without Notice: Richard challenges the studio with a music trivia segment focused on legendary artists who passed away too young, including Jimi Hendrix and Amy Winehouse. The show wraps up with "Loveline," celebrating local wedding anniversaries, and a classic track from Australian music icon Ross Wilson.

In this special Anzac Day edition of Your Home with Sarah King on Coast FM 96.3, Sarah is joined in the studio by Richard and Dave for a mix of practical home advice and local highlights. The team discusses essential "winter is coming" preparations, including airing out blankets, organizing spice racks, and the critical importance of keeping spare batteries for smoke alarms and garage remotes.The episode features two insightful interviews:Woi Woi Little Theater: Director Andrew Thompson and actress Susan Blanche drop by to discuss their upcoming production of Moriarty, a new Sherlock Holmes adventure. They share a behind-the-scenes look at the "theatrical chaos" of five actors playing 27 different roles. BARK (Behavior and Rehabilitation Centre): Shelter Supervisor Tiki explains the "speed dating" process for pet adoption at their Somersby facility. Tiki shares how they focus on animal psychology to rebuild the confidence of sensitive dogs and cats, and introduces Franklin—a couch-potato Border Collie cross who has been waiting for his perfect match for over 400 days. The show concludes with a heartfelt tribute to the late James Valentine and the weekly "Loveline" segment celebrating local anniversaries.

In this lively episode of Your Home, Sarah King and her team blend practical household advice with deep community connections. The show kicks off with "Three Things," focusing on seasonal maintenance tips: the critical timing for replacing cockroach baits, the "dip and dry" method for laundering sheer curtains, and the best way to polish mirrors without using chemical cleaners.The heart of the episode features two compelling interviews.Adrienne Ferreira, founder of Brave Words, discusses the transformative power of storytelling. She shares how her "Brave Words Live" events provide a supportive platform for both professional and first-time writers to share true, well-crafted stories that foster human connection and empathy.Chris Anthony from the Terry Gould 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre highlights the vibrant social life available on the Central Coast. From rock-and-roll dancing and ukulele lessons to bushwalking and mosaics, Chris showcases how the center combats loneliness for over 1,300 local members.The episode is rounded out with a 1971-themed music trivia segment, a "News in Brief" update from David Abrahams regarding phone hijacking scams and new police powers to seize e-bikes, and the ever-popular "Love Line" celebrating local anniversaries.

In this episode, Sarah King explores the "workhorses" of the home and the creative passions that fill it. From deep-cleaning kitchen bins and maintaining appliances to the intricate world of quilting, the team covers essential home maintenance and winter DIY projects. The hour is rounded out with a high-energy visit from Australian entertainer Nathan Foley and a celebration of enduring love on the Central Coast.Key Segments:The Three Things: Richard and Sarah discuss critical home maintenance, including disinfecting the "workhorse" rubbish bin area, cleaning dust from fridge motors and washing machine drains, and establishing a kitchen fire safety plan.Creative Corner with Judith Mannion: The new owner of Gosford Sewing Center, Judith Mannion, shares expert tips on machine maintenance—like changing needles every eight hours of sewing—and introduces the "Quiz Method" (Quilting Is So Simple) for winter home projects.Nathan Foley in the Studio: Nathan Foley stops by to discuss his "Unforgettable" show at Laycock Street Theater and his upcoming "Living in the 70s and 80s" production. In a surprise "Coasty Okie" segment, Nathan and Sarah perform a role-swapped rendition of Islands in the Stream.News in Briefs: David Abrahams reports on local events, including the Easter long weekend turnout, rail disruptions at Woy Woy, and the Central Coast Mariners' season progress.Loveline: A celebration of major milestones, featuring Joseph and Marcia’s 70th (Platinum) wedding anniversary and Sarah’s colleague David Horsfield’s 38th anniversary.

Join Sarah King on Coast FM 96.3 for a special Easter Saturday broadcast filled with community spirit, creative DIY projects, and inspiring local stories. This week, the team discusses the benefits of an Easter "staycation" and offers practical advice on reducing microplastics in the home by swapping out plastic utensils and cleaning cloths for sustainable alternatives like timber and hand-crocheted cotton.The episode features a diverse lineup of guests from across the Central Coast:Rachel Peters from Roundabout Circus shares details on upcoming school holiday workshops and the "Circus Olympics".Lindy Leggett of The Scuba Gym discusses her charity’s incredible work, including the "Scuba Warrior" program that helps veterans with PTSD and their ongoing mission to remove tons of rubbish from Brisbane Water.Anthony Hopson, a finance broker and breathwork instructor, explains how mindful breathing can help combat anxiety and lead to better financial decision-making.Round out your long weekend with music trivia, "Love Line" wedding updates, and a cautionary tale about a very hungry 75kg Mastiff who couldn't wait for the Easter Bunny.

In this episode of Your Home with Sarah King, Sarah and the team kick off the morning with a dose of nostalgia, reminiscing about the iconic fashion of Elton John, the magic of school "frolics," and the enduring warmth of vinyl records.We are joined by Jim Hasson from the Gosford City/East Gosford Lions Club, who provides a look at the impact of the world’s largest volunteer organization. Jim outlines the vital role the Lions play in maintaining local infrastructure like the Lions Club Hall and supporting essential services such as Elsie’s Project and the Shirley Shuttle.We then pivot to the silent world of gliding with guest John Locke. John shares his experience moving from sailing to the cockpit of a motorless plane, describing the reality of finding thermals over volcanic rocks and the experience of having to land in a farmer’s paddock when the lift runs out.In her "Three Things" segment, Sarah provides tips for a more organized and sustainable home, focusing this week on kitchen storage. From using antique ladders for pot racks to the safety of cast-iron over Teflon, she discusses how to navigate the modern "forever chemical" landscape with practical solutions.Plus, we catch up with David Abrahams for "News in Briefs," covering the latest fiery Central Coast Council meetings and a royal encounter for local students at Uluru. We wrap it all up with our Loveline segment, celebrating milestones of kindness and 40-year anniversaries

Join host Sarah King for a special "Best of" edition of Your Home with Sarah King, where we celebrate the vibrant community spirit of the Central Coast. This week, we revisit inspiring conversations with local visionaries who are redefining what it means to support one another.In this episode, we speak with Miranda Brown from the Community Hub Group about providing practical help through food banks and op shops , and Bob Miller from the Erina Community Men’s Shed on the vital role of "shoulder-to-shoulder" mateship and learning new trades. We also dive into the world of tangible treasures with Cliff from Cliff’s Records, exploring the post-COVID explosion of vinyl , and sit down with finance-professional-turned-author Sean Richardson to discuss his journey writing Maltese-inspired thrillers.Whether it's supporting those less fortunate or finding inspiration in creative hobbies, this show is a heartfelt reminder that our community is at its best when we scratch each other's backs and share our stories.

In this special Best Of episode of Your Home with Sarah King, we revisit some of the most memorable conversations from the show.Sarah chats with Rachel Peters from Roundabout Circus about how circus skills can build confidence, community connection and resilience for people of all ages and abilities. We also hear from Marion Hamilton about the inspiring story behind the Teralba Community Garden and how local residents are coming together to grow food, friendships and community spirit.Plus, asbestos expert Michael Limpus shares practical advice for homeowners and renovators on identifying and safely managing asbestos, and we explore sustainability with Coast Recycled Building Materials—turning discarded timber and materials into something valuable again.It’s a collection of uplifting, informative and community-driven stories that celebrate the people shaping life on the Central Coast.

In this episode of Your Home with Sarah King on Coast FM 963, Sarah and the team share practical ideas for preparing your home as the seasons change. From dealing with chilly mornings to reducing drafts and improving comfort, Sarah’s weekly “three things” offers simple ways to make homes warmer, more energy-efficient and ready for the cooler months. The show also features a fascinating conversation with Lachlan Votel from the Central Coast Wood Turners, who explains the craft of woodturning and why more people are discovering the joy of making things by hand. From bowls and boards to creative art pieces, woodturning combines craftsmanship, sustainability and community learning. The team also chats about local ocean swimming culture and the strong sense of community that comes from sharing hobbies, skills and the coastal lifestyle.It’s another warm and engaging episode celebrating home, creativity and community on the Central Coast.

In this uplifting episode of Your Home with Sarah King , Sarah and the team dive into the power of small, consistent actions at home — from smart high-pressure cleaning (and what not to blast!) to practical decluttering strategies, including the concept of Swedish “death cleaning.”The highlight of the show is a passionate conversation with leaders from the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music, exploring more than 40 years of music education on the Coast. With exciting renovations, growing enrolments post-COVID, programs for babies through to 95-year-olds, and ambitious plans for a purpose-built performance space in Gosford, the Conservatorium is positioning itself as the cultural cornerstone of the region.Plus: upcoming open week events, a hands-on percussion lab for all ages, painting tips, mulled wine inspiration, and Sarah’s signature “three things” to keep your home (and life) moving forward.Because home isn’t just where you live — it’s where community, creativity and joy begin.

This week on Your Home with Sarah King, Sarah shares practical strategies to tackle household clutter, rethink storage and create calmer, more functional spaces — starting with just a few simple habits each day.The conversation then shifts to Gosford’s cultural resurgence, with the team behind the Fun House Factory revealing how a volunteer-driven arts space is helping revitalise the CBD and bring the community together.Plus, a look at groundbreaking local neurological rehabilitation services that are transforming recovery for stroke and brain injury patients — proving great change can happen close to home.From the team here at Your Home with Sarah King we would like to thank all of our listeners for tuning in each week and we hope you enjoy our guests today as much as we did!We are joined today by Juan and Glitter who work hard on the Funhaus factory in Gosford, from the Funhaus website: funhausfactory.org.au'As Central Coast NSW’S home for multi-arts and discourse we are 100% leveraging the unique capacity of the arts to inspire, inform, promote, and contribute to change at all levels.'In the second hour we chat with Paulette Van Vliet of Central Coast Neuro Rehab - an organisation providing excellent rehabilitation to people with all kinds of neurological conditions, on the Central Coast of NSW....and we are joined by Mr David Abrahams for 'news in briefs' for a little touch of sport, local news (and sometimes a bit of a laugh!) from our favourite Central Coast publication 'Coast Community News'.coastcommunitynews.com.au/Thanks to:www.raineandhorne.com.au/gosfordcoastfm.org.au/program/your-home-with-sarah-kingritech.com.au

Host Sarah King kicks off a brand-new season on Coast FM 963 with a "work smarter, not harder" approach to 2026. While co-host Richard is away for some extreme Valentine’s Day grooming, Sarah and Dave share practical home hacks—from the "bag-in-bin" trick to mastering your garage's "flow".The studio warms up with multi-award-winning country star Melinda Schneider, who opens up about her deeply personal new album, Tender, her journey through depression, and her transition into abstract art. Later, bathroom expert Anne Marie Hopley reveals why moody greens and black toilets are the luxury "sexy" trends of the year. The episode concludes with a tribute to the station's heartbeat: the volunteers. Award-winning copywriter Cam Horn goes behind the scenes of radio creativity, followed by David Abrahams delivering the "News in Briefs" - literally

A deeply human Best Of episode centred on perseverance and meaning:Helena Brunner’s extraordinary story of loss, determination and Paralympic triumphLindy Leggett on finding purpose underwater and changing lives through adaptive scuba therapyJohn Ralph shares expert advice on saving, restoring and sharing precious family photographs.

A summer Best Of from the Central Coast celebrating creativity close to home:Sarah revisits a standout conversation with acclaimed local artist Helen Mortimer, exploring her journey from still life to striking portraitureTopiary expert Nick Marker from Totally Topiary shares the calm, craft and creativity behind sculpted gardens and living artPlus stories of passion, patience and inspiration from locals who turn hobbies into heart-led pursuits.

In this summer "Best Of" special, Sarah King hosts a vibrant celebration of Central Coast artistry and sustainable style. Jewelry artist Virginia Riley reflects on her evolution from crafting intricate bridal tiaras for the Strand Arcade to her current passion for upcycling everyday items—like wine bottle lids—into unique wearable art. Suzanne Hunter of Ellery and Moss discusses her mission to ensure mature women feel seen and confident, offering an "anti-trend" philosophy and small-batch swimwear designed for real bodies. Finally, TAFE NSW fashion head Laura Washington challenges the "fast fashion" machine, sharing startling statistics on Australian consumption and her own inspiring pledge to buy no new clothing for an entire year.

A festive season finale from the Central Coast: Sarah and the team ring the “North Pole” for a visit from SantaMovie guru Shane A. Bassett shares his top 2025 films and Christmas classicsKaraoke star Lochi brings joyful holiday traditions, and Kokoda trekker Nathan Walker reflects on ANZAC spirit, mateship and perspective at Christmas.

Do you believe the Christmas break is only weeks away? Where did the year go! We hope you have got all your shopping done before the shops go crazy!We only have two shows left for the year so we hope you will tune in and enjoy!We invited Jess Henderson in the studio who made a career change and now sells rugs! Jess travels to Morocco to source her rugs and bring them back to the Central Coast to sell and shares her story with us! https://cactusilk.com.au/Next up we chat with Cliff Lethbridge who shares his love of vinyl records with us.The new Gosford library is a sight to be seen offering much more than just a library, we have renamed it 'More than a library!' - so we have a chat with Samantha Cummins who tells us all about it. https://libraries.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/.../gosford...Thanks to:https://www.raineandhorne.com.au/gosfordhttps://coastfm.org.au/program/your-home-with-sarah-kinghttps://ritech.com.au

Good morning Central Coast! We hope you are safe and sound after that awful heatwave on Saturday.While poor Sarah is still suffering with a chest infection, we dug through our archives and replayed a few more of our favourite guests from this past year, (let's face it, they are all our favourite guests, so it wasn't hard to choose!).Herbs and spices are a necessity for any kitchen, so we have a chat with Ian 'Herbie' Hemphill, who delights us with his knowledge of Herbs and Spices and chats about his new book. https://www.herbies.com.au/shop/spice-kits-and-books/the-spice-herb-bible-3rd-edition-soft-cover/We love talking interior design, so we chat with Jac from 'Greenterior design' - a wonderful conversation about choosing yourself when you are updating your home! https://www.greenteriordesign.com.au/Creativity is always a favourite subject on our show, so we chat with Ben Chalker about his hobby of leatherworking that he learnt through the covid years, a reminder that our spare time can be used to create a new skill and there is always time if you want it enough! https://www.facebook.com/chlkrhandmade/Thanks to:https://www.raineandhorne.com.au/gosfordhttps://coastfm.org.au/program/your-home-with-sarah-kinghttps://ritech.com.au

It's just around the corner... (though that's as much as we are going to say about it!) for now! Saturday mornings are always fun though and today is no exception!This gorgeous Saturday we are going to speak with Michael Marley, (Arborist) - a man who knows his trees! Michael is somebody you might engage with before you speak to a tree lopper, to get all the correct advice before you spend the big money on tree maintenance!We revisit a few guests for the next few segments, (Our poor Sarah has come down with a chest infection)We revisit the story of Francesca Buckingham and her adventures, leaving her job with her husband and 2x kids in tow and spending a year doing the big lap of Australia!We also hear the story again of young Robert Lent, who has written his first book and trying out the challenging career of being an author!We hope you have a great weekend and we look forward to engaging with you next week!Thanks to:https://www.raineandhorne.com.au/gosfordhttps://coastfm.org.au/program/your-home-with-sarah-kinghttps://ritech.com.au

This week, we welcome the wonderful Barbara Shira Jones for a deep dive into the joy of a cappella singing—discover how community harmony goes beyond music! We catch up with Toastmasters’ Pietra and Nelly Beggs for confidence-boosting tips and stories about growing as a public speaker and leader. Next, local legend Phil McGuinness shares an honest, compelling account of attempting the Kokoda Trail, what it really takes, and lessons learned.Plsu, stay tuned for the latest news and happenings around the Coast, quirky events like the Wyong Mini Elvis Festival, and lighthearted moments with the Loveline segment.

Saturdays come around fast don't they? Time to relax, rewind, get a few things done around the house and join us while you're at it!First off we have a chat with a CoastFM announcer, none other than Mr Chris Maitland! Besides being a career radio person and woderful CoastFM announcer, Chris is now involved in a production presented by the NSW state government - The book called 'Seniors Stories' - This is the 11th edition of this book and is titled 'Then and Now' - join us to listen to Chris talk about his contribution as an author.Next we have a returning guest, young Issy Barnett joins us to tell us about her adventures doing the Kokoda trail! Bravery and commitment, this will be beginning of many adventures for Issy we reckon!In the second hour we have a chat with Chef Daniel and Kyla of 'Cakes by Kyla' - who are championing the Central Coast Farmers Market - A favorite among Central Coast locals, an amazing market that continues on under a new name! - The Central Coast Farmers Market! https://www.thecentralcoastfarmersmarket.com/Thanks to:https://www.raineandhorne.com.au/gosfordhttps://coastfm.org.au/program/your-home-with-sarah-kinghttps://ritech.com.au

Hello Central Coast! Hello summertime! (is that too early?) Even if it is, we are here for it! Thank you for tuning in today, we hope you enjoy our list of guests we have for you as much as we do!Mr Fabulous comes back to the studio to chat with us about Summer styling! We always enjoy a chat with John Rutten, there is nothing like engaging an interior designer if your house needs a freshen up and you haven't got the time. www.instagram.com/dujourliving/Kurt Sterling - A man who pivoted his career to try his hand at being a comedian (brave man!) comes in for a wholesome chat about the challenges and pitfalls of this career choice. www.instagram.com/kurt.sterlingcomedy/Next up we have Barry Eslick, a local 'apiarist' (A fancy word for a beekeeper!) talking about his passion for bees!Thanks to:www.raineandhorne.com.au/gosfordcoastfm.org.au/program/your-home-with-sarah-kingritech.com.au

Well hasn't the weather been stunning! A brief stint of rain to water the gardens and it's back to sunshine again! And of course, for your Saturday listening pleasure, we have organised some wonderful guests to to share a chat with you!Simon Smith of Sly boats comes into the studio talk about his long career as a Shipwright, as well as being a sailor out Gosford Sailing Club.Marie Pinder chats to us next about 'Because we care Boutique' - Doing amazing work in the community supporting women to enter the workforce. Because We Care Boutique is a service run by dedicated stylist volunteers assisting women from the Hunter, Lake Macquarie and Central Coast regions with suitable attire and accessories for the following requirements:Re-entering the Workforce - Homelessness - Work Experience - Court Appearances - Important Appointments www.becausewecareboutique.com/DJ 'Groovy Greg' then joins us for a chat about his work as a local DJ around the Central Coast, but more importantly his work in the community as a committee member with the 'Family of League' organisation who is holding a fundraising golf day on the 17.11.25. familyofleague.org.au/.../central-coast.../Thanks to:www.raineandhorne.com.au/gosfordcoastfm.org.au/program/your-home-with-sarah-kingritech.com.au

Hello Central Coast! We would like you join us today as we continue to chat with interesting guests and share stories from our wonderful part of the world!Today we chat with Graeme 'Buzz' Bidstrup - Australian music royalty who has been of part of the who's who of Australian music scene for many decades! From Gang Gajang to the The Angels and many more, Graeme has now written a book with all the juicy stories called 'No Secrets - an Oz Rock memoir of music and mayhem' - which is being launched along with a concert at the Avoca Beach Theatre on the 01.11.25 - Graeme will be attending so make sure you book early!https://events.humanitix.com/no-secrets-book-launchJanine Young chats with us next about our electricity bills and how the EWON (Energy and Water Ombudsman for NSW) can help. https://www.ewon.com.au/Next up in the studio we have a chat with Brett 'Bear'McKenzie - trivia host at the Elanora Hotel East Gosford on Wednesday nights, who keeps the crowd under control while hosting a fun trivia night. Make sure you get along to a fun night sometime!https://trivialities.com.au/Thanks to:https://www.raineandhorne.com.au/gosfordhttps://coastfm.org.au/program/your-home-with-sarah-kinghttps://ritech.com.au

Isn't it wonderful how the days are getting longer, the sun is out and the birds are singing! We hope you have a wonderful weekend planned full of fun and frivolities and to start your weekend off, we have some special guest for you!We are joined this weekend by Mr Edgar Adams, previously of the 'Central Coast Business Review' - we say previously, because it has come that time where Edgar has hung up his hat! That's right, it's time for Edgar to get out in the garden and do some relaxing now he has retired. coastcommunitynews.com.au/.../publisher-edgar.../Daniel Craig of Redtree Theatre joins us to talk about the upcoming production of 'Billy Elliot' at Red Tree Theatre, make sure you get along to this amazing production! redtreetheatre.sales.ticketsearch.com/.../150095As we are heading into bushfire season, we thought it would be appropriate to speak to an expert, Daniel Freeman, Operational officer for the Central Coast district of the rural fire brigade joins us to talk about bush fire prevention around our homes, where community and preparation are needed to help us keep as safe as we can as we head into Summer. Daniel made us aware of AIDER:The AIDER (Assist Infirm, Disabled and Elderly Residents) program is a free, one-off service which supports some of our most at-risk community members.The program helps people live more safely and confidently in their home in areas where bush fires may start. www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/aiderLast but not least, Craig Ball joins us again to speak about some initiatives he has been working on to support mental health on the Central Coast, thanks for all your efforts Craig! coastcommunitynews.com.au/.../workshop-for.../Thanks to:www.raineandhorne.com.au/gosfordcoastfm.org.au/program/your-home-with-sarah-kingritech.com.au

Hello! Don't forget to set your clocks forward this weekend, because it's that time of the year, where the days are getting longer and we get to bask in the beautiful warmth! It's also a long weekend and we can't be happier!For your listening pleasure this Saturday morning, please find the following guests we have lined up:Nick Marker - Totally Topiary - Nick is a master of topiary which we absolutely love and it is a pleasure to chat about the art of making beautiful topiary out of plants. www.instagram.com/totallytopiary/?hl=enRhia Norcott - CoastFM's own Rhia Norcott joins us for a chat! Rhia was the judge for the busking competition last weekend at The Entrance and is here to chat with us about its success! coastfm.org.au/host/rhia-norcottKate and Gemma - These 2x ladies are a little bit crazy... but for a great cause! They have entered this years 'sh*tbox rally'! - Sh*tbox Rally is not a race, rather a challenge to achieve the unthinkable… To drive cars worth just $1,500 across Australia via some of its most formidable roads, all in the name of charity. The 2x ladies are raising money for the Cancer Council and have almost reached their goal, so if you would like to support them, please follow the links below: spring2025.shitboxrally.com.au/ss-shenanigan www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571016013290Thanks to:Raine & Horne Gosford, East Gosford and Commercial Central Coastcoastfm.org.au/program/your-home-with-sarah-kingRitech Computing Services

Well the weather is warming up and the days are getting longer as we head into Australia's legendary Summertime! Perhap's you are at the beach today?But if you are planning to do some housework while listening to Your Home with Sarah King then we have you covered!Today we speak to the following wonderful guests:James and Joel join us to talk about their 'maker space' - James and Joel have been building a community of creatives based around technology, setting up a 'maker space' - A Maker Space is a collaborative physical location equipped with tools and resources like 3D printers and laser cutters, where people gather to create, learn, and work on projects together. James and Joel setup 'SparkCC' for this very purpose. sparkcc.org/Next up we are joined by Debra Yu (iContact Optometrists) and Michael Hyslop (CEO of SLSC Central Coast) - to talk about the 'raising of the flags' at our beaches and the outstanding support and partnership by 'iContact Optometrists' at Erina Fair supplying 2000 sunglasses to all of our volunteer patrol members! www.icontact-optometrists.com.au/erinaWe are always excited about creativity here at Your Home with Sarah King and our next guest Leanne Koppen comes in to talk about the upcoming 'Bouddi Arts Trail' - This is a yearly event where artists open up their studios and see their work, this is a wonderful opportunity to view and purchase original artworks, direct from the makers. Discover what you love! bouddipeninsulaartstrail.org/Thanks to Raine & Horne Gosford, East Gosford and Commercial Central Coast and COAST FM 963

Hello Central Coast!A bright, warm, sunny welcome to you. On behalf of Sarah King and her team, we thank you for listening and hope you enjoy our show!Today we would like to introduce:Francesca Buckingham who packed up her life and did the big lap of Australia! Labeling it the 'Buckingvan Adventures' - with 2x young children and a Husband, they decided it's time for a family adventure and off they went! We have an inspiring chat with Fran about her wonderful holiday.Ivona Rose: Next up we speak with CoastFM's own newsreader and musician about her artistic passion, making music! Ivona loves making music and has dedicated a small part of her life to the craft and we have a lovely chat about it. www.instagram.com/ivona_rose/?hl=enOur next guest is Fiona Morrison (on behalf of Erina Rotary) - The organiser for the Central Coast chapter of the Australian National Busking Championships! We have a lot of great musicians on the Central Coast, who will come out to show their talent. Be sure to visit on the 28 September at The Entrance for a family friendly day of music and friendship. www.rotaryerina.org.au/national-busking.../Thanks to Raine & Horne Gosford, East Gosford and Commercial Central Coast and COAST FM 963coastfm.org.au/program/your-home-with-sarah-king

Well we have been talking about for it for a few weeks, but now it's here! Spring has arrived! Have you started your spring cleaning yet? Even if you haven't, we love sharing our Saturday mornings with you and our guests.For todays show, we welcome the following wonderful guests:Carmen and Jane - Bowerbird Recycling - These lovely ladies are all about making a difference, 'Bowerbird Recycling - A not for profit organisation creating beautiful living spaces for those in need' - the ladies join us to chat about an upcoming event they are running 'Welcome to Spring' - on Thursday 25.09.25 a free event in store - William St Corso, Gosford. bowerbirdrecycling.com.au/Carin Clegg - Zumba - Carin is a pocket rocket powerhouse who runs a zumba class to keep active in between being a practicing dietician and is promoting the 'Million Moves' incentive to remind us all we have to keep active so we can keep active! millionmoves.org.au/www.zumba.com/en-US/p/carin-clegg/2756837Clare Bowditch - Clare has become an Australian musical icon releasing her creativity with her music, books and well, whatever she can come up with really! We chat with Clare about her creativity and her long career as a creative/musician. Clare is coming to visit the Central Coast in the 19.09.25 to Avoca Beach Theatre, be sure to secure your tickets early! events.humanitix.com/clare-bowditch-what-was-leftThanks Raine & Horne Gosford, East Gosford and Commercial Central Coast and COAST FM 963coastfm.org.au/program/your-home-with-sarah-kingYour Home with Sarah King on Coast FM 963

Hello Central Coast!Last Saturday we had a wonderful lineup of guests, if you missed the show you can find it here on our catch up podcast 'Your Home with Sarah King' on Spotify and Apple music.We had in the studio the following wonderful guests:Heather Hasel - Caroline Bay Quilters - A local quilting group meeting weekly sharing ideas and friendship, a lovely community of creatives if you love quilting like Sarah does. www.facebook.com/Carolinebayquiltersinc/Laura Washington - Starting out as a physiotherapist Laura transitioned into fashion and now works for TAFE sharing her knowledge, Laura is passionate about sustainable fashion and shares some surprising statistics with us about our consumption of fashion.Issy Barnett - Young Issy Barnett comes into the studio to chat with us about her upcoming adventure doing the Kokoda trail! A young leadership opportunity that she is very excited about.

It's shaping up to be a gorgeous sunny Saturday! We hope you have the radio on listening to Your Home with Sarah King on CoastFM while you are out in the garden with a nice cup of tea enjoying this beautiful weather!We are always excited each week to present our guests to you and this weekend is no exception:Today Ben Chalker comes into the studio to talk with us about a hobby he developed into a skill during those covid years (Some people made the most of it!) - Leatherworking! Ben makes beautiful handmade leather items and it was wonderful to chat with him about it. https://www.instagram.com/chlkrhandmade/?hl=enWe speak with Gary Berman of Dr0m clothing, a very excitable chap who who left the corporate world to chase his own dream of creating a new, affordable Aussie brand because he saw international brands taking over. We're all about supporting local! https://drom.com.au/We have a chat with Bob Miller about the Erina community Men's shed, a great place for men to join a community, make some woodwork and new friends  https://mensshed.org/sheds/erina-community-mens-shed/and last but not least, Peter Whalan from Gosford Rotary North joins us and talks about the soft sand run commencing tomorrow at Terrigal and about the wonderful intitiative SOKS (Save our Kids) https://www.quicksandaustralia.com/Thanks to Raine & Horne Gosford, East Gosford and Commercial Central Coast

Good morning Central Coast!Weekends are for slowing down, relaxing and catching up on the good stuff and what better way than tuning in to another great lineup of guests on Your Home with Sarah King!Shane A. Basset – Our resident movie man. Shane is one of Australia’s top film critics and entertainment reporters. He’ll be joining us to chat all things movies, Hollywood and the latest in entertainment.Lenny Deacon – An inspiring coastie on a mission. Lenny is riding his trike across Australia to raise awareness and funds for a wonderful cause. We’ll share the details and how you can support him on his journey. www.instagram.com/reel/DJoND2Wuh22/?igsh=MTZjZWxoeWFhc3BwYg==Lloyd Bromfield – A local man with a global story. Lloyd has been responsible for security operations at Olympic Games all around the world. He joins us to share behind the scenes insights from one of the world’s biggest sporting stages.Thanks to Raine & Horne Gosford, East Gosford and Commercial Central Coast

I feel like we keep talking about spring, like it's just around the corner or something! Perhaps that's because it is! We always get excited to see the flowers start the bloom and to start retiring our winter attire. It's almost upon us!Another exciting lineup of guests for this lovely Saturday morning:Pat Farmer - An Australian icon and legend! Pat is always running away from something, or is he running towards it? Well, we find out that Pat is ALWAYS running towards his goals, his latest adventure is running towards a goal to raise money for SOKS - 'Save Our Kids' - with the upcoming 'Quicksand Australia' soft sand run. A Rotary Club North initiative coming up on the 31st of August. Tune in the listen to Pat tell us a very brief summary of his amazing life, (too much to cover it all, perhaps a book is needed Pat?) www.quicksandaustralia.com/Virginia Riley - In 1993 Virginia Riley began her handmade jewellery business from her tiny home studio in Avoca Beach, NSW, Australia. It grew to become one of the leading suppliers of fashion jewellery in Australia, stocked in over 140 stores, including her own boutique in the historic Strand Arcade Sydney. www.virginiariley.com/Shaun Oldfield - We love recycling! Shaun does too! Instead of sending all that building material to the tip, let's give it to people like Shaun who has setup a business at West Gosford, recycling building materials. Perhaps it's not useful for anything more than firewood, or perhaps it's old hardwood that can be upcycled to something amazing. Also an advocate for Men's mental health, Shaun is a great coastie who we loved chatting with. www.instagram.com/coastalrecycledbuilding/Thanks to Raine & Horne Gosford, East Gosford and Commercial Central Coast

Hi Coasties! We are offering a warm welcome on behalf of COAST FM 963 and Your Home with Sarah King, another weekend is upon us!This Saturday morning we are chatting with more interesting Central Coast locals:Michael Brennan - Bushfires are part of our Australian experience, Michael joins us to chat about what we can do to our homes to help protect us from the unfortunate event. bushfirerollershutters.com/Ian Hemphill - - It gets a bit spicy in the studio this morning with Ian Hemphill and his eternal knowledge of Herbs and Spices! Ian's passion for Herbs and Spices goes back a long a way and he loves taking any chance he can get to talk about them! www.herbies.com.au/Michael Limpus - Asbestos is a common problem in Australian houses, affecting everything from renovations to repairs, Michael chats with us about the importance of caring about our health and finding out if your house has asbestos in places you may not be aware of. assessmentcorp.com.au/Thanks to Raine & HorneGosford, East Gosford and Commercial Central Coast

Hi Coasties! We are offering a warm welcome on behalf of COAST FM 963 and Your Home with Sarah King, another weekend is upon us!This Saturday morning we are chatting with more interesting Central Coast locals:In this episode we present a story of determination and a will to achieve regardless of adversity as we chat with Helena Martha Brunner OAM - Australian amputee swimmer, who won seven medals at the 1984 Paralympic Games Long Is New York USA. Helena is a coastie who now sings in a local band or two and shows us that the will to move forward can overcome any obstacle.⁠ www.instagram.com/helenabrunner_art/?hl=enWe chat with another local - Suzanne Hunter, who is the founder of 'Ellery and Moss' a Terrigal based fashion boutique with thoughtfully designed outfits for women who are not 18 anymore! elleryandmoss.com.au/Sean Richardson comes into the studio also, our second author we have had as a guest to talk about the labour of love that is being an author and tell us a little bit about his books 'The Maltese Web' and the prequel 'Deception under Maltese skies'. seanrichardson.com.au/about/Thanks to Raine & Horne Gosford, East Gosford and Commercial Central Coast

Hi Coasties! We are offering a warm welcome on behalf of COAST FM 963 and Your Home with Sarah King, another weekend is upon us!This Saturday morning we are chatting with more interesting Central Coast locals:Lisa Lent - Photographer - After spending 20 years as a wedding photographer, Lisa has now shifted her focus to the corporate world (and got her weekends back), Lisa chats with us about the art of photography and how she turned a passion into a job. https://lisalent.auHelen Mortimer - Artist - Helen is an accomplished oil painting artist talks to us about her passion for painting. Helen loves to paint the world around her interpreting it in her own unique way. Helen paints in oils and aims to capture the mood of her subjects. Sarah King also happens to be one of the people Helen has painted! https://www.helenmortimerart.com/Lyndi Leggett - Hull of a Scrub - Boat hull cleaning (she does a bit more than this though!) - Lyndi comes into the studio to chat with us about 'The Scuba Gym Australia' - Lyndi Leggett is a passionate scuba diving professional, and founder of The Scuba Gym Australia. A not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing therapeutic scuba diving experiences for individuals with disabilities and challenges, both physical and cognitive. https://thescubagym.com.au/Lyndi is hosting a black tie fundraising eventThanks to Raine & Horne Gosford, East Gosford and Commercial Central Coast

Hi Everyone! For your Saturday morning listening pleasure, we have a great line up of guests:Erica Barnes - Wyld by Nature - Erica comes and talks about her passion - 'Wyld by Nature' - is a specialised Florist based on the Central Coast (The shop is at Ettalong). With a wyld enthusiasm for nature, the environment, and all things Australian, Erica's business is centered around the essence and raw beauty of our world’s natural flora.www.wyldbynature.com.au/Jac Robinson - Greenterior Design - Jac is a passionate interior designer - from her website: 'Sustainable interior design creating beautiful, conscious spaces, for people who want stunning homes, but not at the cost of the earth.'greenteriordesign.com.auRachel Peters - Roundabout Circus - Every dreamed of joining the circus? Rachel comes into the studio to talk to us about 'Roundabout Circus' - Rachel Peters and Andy Long founded Roundabout Circus Incorporated in January 2017 as the first not for profit Central Coast Community Circus, right here in Gosford!roundaboutcircus.comThanks to Raine & HorneGosford, East Gosford & Commercial Central Coast

Another great week of interesting guests we have lined up for you:One of our favourite guests Mr Fabulous (John Rutten) from 'De Jour Living' is back again to talk about winter trends relating to interior design. www.facebook.com/DuJourLiving/We chat with a young local author, Robert Lent about his new book and what it's like being a writer. www.amazon.com/Dance.../dp/B0DRWJVV27/ref=sr_1_7Holly from the Cancer Council comes in to chat about the success of 'Stars of the Central Coast' - and share with us other fundraising endeavours from this important charity. give.cancercouncil.com.au/donateand last but not at all the least:Miranda Brown from The Community Hub Group Inc - gives us her time to talk about the important work her and her team do to help the community. www.facebook.com/groups/640283126064222/Don't forget our catchup podcast is available on Spotify and Apple podcasts:open.spotify.com/show/6ibgO8FMov4ShC7dKyhgyFpodcasts.apple.com/.../your-home.../id1781590633Thanks to Raine & HorneGosford, East Gosford & Commercial Central Coast

We are joined by:Robert Malloy - Captain of the Central Coasts very own national league ice hockey team, the Rhinos! Bert comes in to talk about ice hockey on the coast. The Rhinos are playing at home at Erina Ice Arena this weekend so get along and see the action!rhinos.com.au/We are joined by Emily and Maddy from Glenworth Valley to tell us about the success of the recent festival - Glenworth Grazing Food & Wine Festivalglenworth.com.au/Our next esteemed guest is John Ralph, longtime CoastFM sponsor helping the coast out with assorted photographic needs comes in for a chat about converting your old VHS tapes into digital to preserve your loving memories.www.instagram.com/erinacamerahouse/?hl=en

We are joined by:Lisa Smith - Connect Social AU - Lisa comes into the studio to talk about the reintroduction of face to face social gatherings for dating and friendship to give people another option away from the apps: www.facebook.com/connectsocialcentralcoastKim Juresa - long time community champion talks to us about the upcoming show being put on to raise money for people in need 'Feed the Need' - coming to Mingara in September with some great local musical talent. Kim is a returning board member of Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Centre inc. bvnc.org.auMarianne Hamilton - comes in for a chat about the Terrigal community garden: www.facebook.com/groups/279400984318485On the subject of community and helping fellow humans is our next guest:Craig Ball - Craig is championing a great concept - 'Central Coast Men's Walk and Talk' - an initiative for men to get together in a non judgemental environment to walk and talk about anything and everything. www.facebook.com/centralcoastmenswalkandtalk

Thanks for rejoining us for Season 2 of Your Home with Sarah King!For all things Real Estate, Community, Arts and Music, we present the following guests:Anne-Maree Hopley - Bathroom designer extraordinaire, lends us her expertise on bathrooms while being busy setting up a new boutique bathroom showroom in Brisbane.Avani Bathroom Studio - www.avanibathroomstudio.com.auActors Rhiannon Power and Sally Bartley - join us from Red Tree theatre - performing on the upcoming show 'The Vagina Monologues' - Directed by Kathryn Peterson. redtreetheatre.org.au/whats-on/ - playing from the 27.06.25 - 05.07.25We are also joined by a special guest Beth Hunter from Avoca Beach theatre - to talk to us about one of the Central Coasts premium venues for entertainment, with live bands as well as movies!www.avocabeachtheatre.com.au/Thanks to Raine & Horne Gosford, East Gosford and Commercial Central Coast

It's the end of Season 1!On behalf of our team, Sarah King, Steve Allan, Dave Horspool and Richard Hatherly, the staff at CoastFM (with special thanks to SMS - Station Manager Sarah) and Darcy and Madi at Pro Podcast we would like to thank you for sharing your Saturday mornings with us.We hope you have enjoyed our show as much as we have had making it.Today, on our Season 1 finale we have invited 3 of our previous musical guests + Zac Drayson - Australian actor.Jason Hicks & Troy Henderson - The mixed tape duo + fairplay entertainment.fairplayentertainment.com.au/fairplayentertainment.com.au/...Jason and Troy arrive with a guitar and ukelele to play us a mixed tape special of a Britney Spears cover, with a catchy beat, making this song something else.We also play a mixed tape duo cover song (made especially for Sarah King) with Jason and Troy (with Troy on Ukelele) singing the classic hit 'Harvest Moon' originally by Neil Young.Budy Bone joins us in the studio, bringing an instrument as well... A large drum!Budy has a new original song he shares with us! Played for the first time on Australian radio, exclusively here on CoastFM! 'My drum beat' - a groovy tune that will get you up and dancing!www.instagram.com/kutagroove/We are joined by another previous guest - Nathan Foley chatting to us about his new show playing tonight!nathanfoley.com/We play Nathan's latest single - 'Without you now'.We are joined in the studio by another coastie, former Home and Away star - Zac Drayson, where we chat about the life of an actor and growing up as a child actor in Home and Away.Last but not least our producer springs a trap on Sarah King and Sarah joins Jason and Troy singing 'Under the milky way tonight' - by 'The Church'.Here ends Season 1!We hope you return for Season 2 - commencing the first weekend of June.

This week we are joined by:Julie Goodwin - Julie is a great communicator and Julie chats with us about the upcoming Easter feast and what happens in the kitchen during the season change to winter, as well plenty of other good morsels!juliegoodwin.com.au/Mike Dwyer - Retired mortgage consultant chats with us about finances, mortgages and retirement.Bronwyn Smith - conveyancer - Bron comes in to chat with us about the need for a conveyancer and how it fits into your real estate sale.www.richardsonconveyancing.com.au/Natasha Kelley - Peninsula lighthouse - Talks us through Natasha's community efforts to assist the suffering of domestic abuse victims: 'Peninsula Lighthouse serves the Central Coast Community by providing appropriate support to those that have suffered in a storm of trauma of abuse in the home'www.peninsulalighthouse.org/Saturdays 10am - 12pm only on Coast FM96.3 or listen anytime on our podcast.Thanks to Raine & HorneGosford, East Gosford & Commercial Central Coast

This week we are joined by:Abby Robertson - Barks and Bubbles Pet Pawtique - Abby joins us to talk about our domestic best friends and groomingwww.facebook.com/.../Barks-and-Bubbles-Pet.../Jason Roder - Living Spaces Carpentry - We chat with Jason Roder about how small design changes in a home can make a big differencewww.livingspacescarpentry.com.au/Aimie Orgias - Tribal Bliss - Aimie comes in for a chat about communities, clothes swaps, Mother Daughter retreats and other community building initiativeswww.facebook.com/p/Tribal-Bliss-61554188184177/Saturday Mornings 10am - 12pm only on Coast FM96.3 or listen anytime on our podcastThanks to Raine & HorneGosford, East Gosford, Commercial Central Coast

Real stories, expert advice, and a fresh look at what’s happening in our community!This week we are joined by:Zaza - (Elizabeth Tucker) - Ocean sailor - https://www.instagram.com/zaoceanracing/?hl=emLuke Graham - Filmmaker - Producer, director and writer of the documentary 'Sharko' - playing at Avoca Beach TheatreSaturday 29 March. - https://www.sharkofilm.comJohn Rutten (Mr Fabulous!) - What the season change means for interior design

This week we talk to muso and media legend David Tapp about his career and the Sounds of the Coast Music festival on April 27.We also talk to Entrant to Stars of the Coast Kim Cole (Ettalong Diggers Tourism and Community Manager) and Holly Bennent from the Cancer Council.Daniel Craig Director of "Come from Away" and Federal Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid also chats about Health Care on the coast, the Youth crime Summit and the urgent care clinics.

In this weeks episode, Sarah and Steve chat with Sarah's Boss Geoff Tilden from Raine and Horne East Gosford and East Gosford.To celebrate International Woman's Day we talk with Artist Adrienne Baker , Carmen Cooper and Jane Hilliard from Bowerbird Recycling, a non for profit organisation assisting families struggling to make ends meet.Jo Coleman informs us about the Youth Crime Forum at Erina Leagues Club.

This week, we’re diving into real stories from the local community.  Nicole De Mestre – A local environmental artist giving new life to recycled materials, turning waste into stunning works of art www.instagram.com/nicoledemestre David Melverton – What does a property valuer actually do? David explains the ins and outs of property appraisals and why they matter. centralcoastproperty.com.au/ Kelli Ward – Nutritionist, dietitian, and now theatre director! Kelli takes us behind the scenes of Killing Katie, Confessions of a Book Club at Woy Woy Little Theatre. www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1307572 Plus, News in Briefs with Coast FM’s David Abrahams & Mailbag with station manager Sarah—bringing you the latest local news and community insights.Real stories, Expert advice, and a fresh look at what’s happening in our community!