Your Home With Sarah King

Timber, Tides, and Trades: Best of the Central Coast

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.

Wintering Your Home, Pub Rock Trivial Pursuit & Finding Inspiration with Author Adam Warnock

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.

Creativity on the Coast: From Pottery Wheels to Street Parties

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.

Sherlock, Spices, and Second Chances

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.

Brave Words and Deep Voices

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.