Featherston Stories #4
March 28, 2017
I love the start of this piece (and the rest of it!) with Michelle, a Featherston artist, carpet maker (tufter?!) and brewer! I had such a fun morning watching her make a beautiful rug. Enjoy!
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Featherston Stories #3
March 26, 2017
The 3rd story in my Featherston series was so fun to do! In the dead of night (well, about 7.30pm) a group of brave gardeners took up shovels and planted for victory!
Featherston Stories #2
March 25, 2017
After my lovely chat with Siv and Kara on ReCooper8 the other night, it struck me that over the last few years I’ve covered quite a lot of stories from Featherston. So, over the next few days, I’ll be re-releasing some my favourites, starting today with Rethinking Featherston. First aired in November 2014, this piece is … More Featherston Stories #2
An Interview with Fab Feathy!
March 24, 2017
On Sunday 19th March it was my pleasure to chat with Kara Pennington and Siv Fjaerestad, two power houses of community action in Featherston. They came in to talk about (amongst a heap of other things!) Featherston’s new community development venture, Fab Feathy, and the Community Potluck dinner that will be happening at the Anzac … More An Interview with Fab Feathy!
Episode 1 – Thank you Mr President. No, really…
November 10, 2016
Lucy interviews Alex Cruickshank, writer, geek (self-confessed) and collector of 1980s computer technology. … More Episode 1 – Thank you Mr President. No, really…
An Every Person’s Guide to the TPPA & What Folk in Featherston Think About It!
August 17, 2015
Me and the kids joined the #TPPANoWay march in Featherston on Saturday 15th August, one of the dozens of marches planned across the country during TPPA Action Week (8th – 15th August 2015). I took along the recorder on the off chance I could capture some audio at the same time as attending to Isla … More An Every Person’s Guide to the TPPA & What Folk in Featherston Think About It!
Interview with Chris Adams, Jeweller
June 22, 2015
Listen again to my interview with Chris Adams, an artisan jeweller based in Featherston, South Wairarapa, New Zealand. First broadcast on ReCooper8, 21st June, 2015, on Arrow FM 92.7FM.
On tonight’s ReCooper8, Featherston Jeweller, Chris Adams
June 21, 2015
Coming up on tonight’s ReCooper8, Featherson Jeweller, Chris Adams… … More On tonight’s ReCooper8, Featherston Jeweller, Chris Adams
All Change! ReCooper8 welcomes new sponsor, EmmaMakes
February 23, 2015
It is with great pleasure that I announce EmmaMakes as ReCooper8’s new sponsor! Teaming up with EmmaMakes, the company and brand of Featherstonian and friend, Emma McCleary, presents many creative possibilities and I look forward to more adventures in audio with this fantastic brand at my side! I would also like to thank Ladybird Early Childcare in … More All Change! ReCooper8 welcomes new sponsor, EmmaMakes
Featherston’s Ukelele Orchestra
December 31, 2014
The Featherston Community Centre is a vibrant place, none more so than when Rona Huggins’ Ukelele Group are in the house! As a feature for the Centre’s radio programme, Southern Exposure, I went along to hear Rona and friends play! You can listen again here. If you live in Featherston and would like to take … More Featherston’s Ukelele Orchestra
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