Your Home With Sarah King

Sarah King

With over 30 years on air, broadcasting legend Sarah King returns to the airwaves, and has got the gang back together. Every Saturday morning we aim to inspire each other with great conversations about our homes and the amazing people on the Central Coast.

  1. May 11

    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.

    55 min
  2. Apr 14

    The Art of the Home: From Sewing Machines to Centre Stage

    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.

    1 hr

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With over 30 years on air, broadcasting legend Sarah King returns to the airwaves, and has got the gang back together. Every Saturday morning we aim to inspire each other with great conversations about our homes and the amazing people on the Central Coast.