Your Home With Sarah King

Sarah King wraps up Season 3 with a vibrant final episode packed with local stories, practical advice, and inspiring guests. First, professional matchmaker Amy reveals how her unique “Matchmaker’s Table” helps Central Coast singles find genuine connections.Then, real estate veteran Geoffrey Tilden from Raine & Horne shares his insights on the current property market and why the family home remains a valuable asset.The fun continues with the season finale of Questions Without Notice, where Sarah and Dave battle it out in a musical one-hit-wonder showdown. Later, Martin Taylor from the Australian Guitar Making School shares the art of handcrafted guitars and an Elvis guitar replica featured in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis.The episode also features home organisation tips, reflections on the season’s “Three Things” challenge, and heartfelt anniversary celebrations as the team signs off for winter before returning in spring.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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