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Alison Turner and Phil Armes on alternate Tuesdays,

Mike & Jan on Thursdays,

Mike Stevens on Thursdays,

and Dominik Lukes/Jasmine Marie on Fridays.


Community Chest is jam-packed with items of local interest. From the fun and frivolity of what to watch on TV, what’s hot to rent on DVD and where to book your next holiday to regular visits from HMRC, the Citizens Advice Bureau and Trading Standards, we’ve got everything you could possibly want to know. You can also catch all the best local guests, keeping us up to date with what’s going on in and around Norwich.


Oh yes and we’ll play music too! You definitely won’t find anything else like this in the City. If you have a concern or interest you would like to hear discussed on air, we would love to hear from you – send an email to Community Chest. You could even be a guest on a future show!


Your opinions are always welcome:

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On Air Time: 
10:00 - 12:00

Phil Arms interviews Glynn Burrows from Norfolk Tours


17:52 minutes (7.16 MB)

Phil finds out about Glynn's life and how his business about bespoke tours of Norfolk and further afield are making waves amoung holiday makers all over the world.

Jackie Heffer-Cooke interviews Beckie Davis


13:41 minutes (5.49 MB)

Jackie & Beckie talk about new years resolutions, health, well-being and steps to take to help you stay happy and healthy for 2012.

Phil Arms interviews Mark Kermode


13:57 minutes (6.39 MB)

Mark Kermode is interviewed on Community Chest by Phil finding out what he thinks of the latest releases and Cinema City in Norwich !

Alison Turner Interviews Martin Smith


12:44 minutes (5.83 MB)

Alison Turner Interviews Martin Smith

Digital TV Switchover Interview with Sarah Barratt


20:08 minutes (16.14 MB)Phil Armes asks Sarah Barratt all of your questions about the Digital TV Switchover in Norfolk and the surrounding area.

Interview with Dr Miki Pistorius - Criminal Psychologist


17:16 minutes (15.82 MB)

Another chance to hear Phil Arms interview with Dr Miki Pistorius - Criminal Psychologist - from Community Chest 4th October 2011

The Wherryman's Way Walk With Terry Lee - Part 2


25:40 minutes (23.5 MB)

Wherryman's Way Walk With Terry Lee - Part 2

In this installment, Terry and Nellie walk from Whitlingham to Surlingham.

Horoscopes for April 2011 by Sonia Jones

Horoscopes Prediction
April 2011 
 
1- Aries 21st March – 20th April (spring equinox) 21st 22nd march

            Happy birthday Aries and as the New Moon rises you become very appealing to the opposite sex, in particular a Leo, and with the assistance of your charismatic personality encounters become extra special. This is also a great time to change or enhance your appearance either with new clothing or change of hair style.

Craig Wiffen talks to Mike Stonard


38:43 minutes (15.51 MB)

Mike Stonard talks to Craig Wiffen about his plan to kayak around the UK in support of the charity "Help for Heroes"

Horoscopes for January 2011 by Sonia Jones

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Horoscopes Prediction
January 2011 - Happy New Year!!
 
1 Capricorn 22nd December – 20th January
 As the Moon transits the feeling part of your chart, emotional attachments become
the prime focus. Change becomes more evident as you take a break from the competitive
side of your nature, which will allow more freedom and respite from responsibilities. Then if
your home was a concern in the past, things are set to alter for the better in that area, as a

Community Chest Special Feature - Dementia in Norfolk


82:21 minutes (32.99 MB)

 A Community Chest special feature on dementia in Norfolk.

Most of us are living longer than people did in the past, but in Norfolk the proportion of people aged over 65 is rising faster than the national average. The incidence of dementia amongst the Norfolk population is set to mirror this increase, with experts predicting that the current estimated number of 13,000 people in Norfolk living with dementia will increase to 20,312 by 2025, a 62% increase and 11% higher than the projected national increase of 51%.

Sing Your Heart Out Choir


9:16 minutes (3.71 MB)

Mike Stonard reports on the Sing Your Heart Out Choir, which brings together mental health service users, their carers, and the professionals who work with them, to reap the benefits of singing.

December 2010 Horoscopes by Sonia Jones

 

Horoscopes Prediction
December 2010
 
1 Sagittarius - 23rd November – 21st December
 This month we see lots of links to family and friends and as it is
the season to be jolly, this will turn out to be a memorable period in
more ways than one. You will be brimming with boundless energy as
you relish the challenges of the festive season, and as Christmas approaches, you are
determined not let anyone or anything spoil your plans.  Kisses that are given and received

Best of the Chest Saturday 20th November 2010


58:59 minutes (20.26 MB)

Some of the highlights of the previous week's Community Chest programmes, this week featuring: David Martin, the local organiser of National Entrepreneurship Week; Ed Powell, of the Norfolk Wildlife Trust, telling us about their "Living Seas" initiative; and Green Party Deputy Leader, Adrian Ramsay, talking about University Tuition Fees.

Best of the Chest Saturday 13th November 2010


58:38 minutes (23.49 MB)

Some of the highlights of the previous week's Community Chest shows including Anti-Bullying Week, Men and Mental Health, and a preview of the Next Big Thing Final.

Best of the Chest Saturday 6th November 2010


59:13 minutes (23.72 MB)

 The best of the week's features on Community Chest

Best of the Chest 30th october 2010


55:13 minutes (22.12 MB)

The highlights of the past week's Community Chest shows. This week; "Wear It Pink Day", Tonsilpus; the Norfolk Youth Parliament and the Norwich candlelit vigil aginst hate crime.  

Best of the Chest Saturday 23rd October 2010


58:59 minutes (23.63 MB)

Best of the Chest for Week Ending 22nd October - Broadcast on Saturday 23rd October 2010 at 12.00 midday

October 2010 Horoscopes.....BY sonia Jones

Horoscopes Prediction
October 2010
 

1 - Libra 24th - September – 23rd October

            As the New Moon transits the sign of Libra, Venus relocates to a more passionate part of the chart, so if finding your ideal partner, or seeking a new romance is high on the agenda, then lady luck will lend you a hand this month. For as the Moon reaches its peak, amorous advances are welcomed and certainly don’t go unnoticed.

Final Report on 2010 Dig at Caistor Roman Town


8:26 minutes (3.38 MB)

Mike Stonard speaks to Dr Will Bowden, Director of the Caistor Roman Project, about what was revealed during the three week dig in August/September 2010 (Final Part of Three Interviews)

Norwich Human Library


16:52 minutes (6.76 MB)

Jan and Mike speak to Nick Little from the Norfolk Library Service about the Human Library 

Mike Stonard speaks to Professor Dannie Dorling, author of "Injustice: Why Social Inequality Persists"


21:41 minutes (9.93 MB)

Mike Stonard speaks to Dannie Dorling, Professor of Human Geography at Sheffield University and author of "Injustice: Why Social Inequality Persists" - a book which has created debate and controversy across the political spectrum. Mike ask Dannie why social and economic ineqaulities in the UK have recently returned to levels last seen in Victorian times, with the UK now the least equitable country in Europe, and then asks Professor Dorling about the social and economic implications of this situation and what he believes needs to be done.

Burtson Strike School Commemoration 2010


13:18 minutes (6.09 MB)

Jan & Mike visit Burston, Norfolk, for the annual commemoration of the longest strike in history which started in 1914 and continued until 1939. Includes interviews with veteran Labour politician Tony Benn and RMT General Secretary Bob Crow.

Casitor Roman Project Update


10:02 minutes (4.02 MB)

Mike Stonard speaks to Dr. Will Bowden, Project Director and also gives an update from a volunteer excavator's perspective

Mike Stonard speaks to Dr Will Bowden of the Caistor Roman Project


16:38 minutes (6.66 MB)

Mike Stonard speaks to Dr Will Bowden of Nottingham University and the Caistor Roman Project about the current archaeological excavation of this important former Roman capital of the region, situated just outside Norwich.

Alison Turner talks to Catherine Jeans on Community Chest


20:14 minutes (8.11 MB)

Alison Turner talks to Catherine Jeans about childhood nutrition.

Horoscopes for July 2010 by Sonia Jones

Horoscopes Prediction
July 2010
 
 
Ø  Cancer 22nd June – 22nd July

You will receive a nice surprise this month, as old friends and acquaintances turn up out of the blue. Also owed cash is repaid, helping your personal finances to go further. Enjoy the monetary stability for a while, as life gives you a helping hand and previous struggles relating to money are at last eased. Carefulness and self-control is not your thing, therefore it’s time to embrace the wild Cancerian nature, and go have some birthday fun.

The history and contribution of refugees who have settled in Norfolk


11:59 minutes (4.8 MB)

As part of Refugee Week, Mike Stonard talks to Frank Meeres from the Norfolk County Archive about the history and contribution of refugees who have settled in Norfolk.

National Bike week in Norwich


16:50 minutes (6.75 MB)

Mike Stonard talks to Stevie Spencer of Norfolk County Council and Matthew Wicks of the Energy Saving Trust about National Bike Week events in Norwich and the new Bicycle Bonus Scheme locally.

Homeslessness in Norwich


16:54 minutes (6.77 MB)

Mike Stonard talks to Denise Hunter from Norfolk YMCA about homelessness in the area and to Lee and Matt, two local young peole who have experienced homelsessness and recived support from the YMCA, about their experiences.

Horoscopes for June 2010 by Sonia jones

Horoscopes Prediction
June 2010
 
1 - Gemini 22nd May – 21st June

As the summer solstice approaches, unfortunate annoyances and lack of attention to detail is indicated, as Venus the planet of love and creativity, is squaring up to Jupiter, making this a time of ‘dissatisfaction’ causing tensions and disappointments. Someone’s lack of interest creates a less than loving environment; redress the conditions by being daring and spontaneous in your response.

2 - Cancer 22nd June – 22nd July

Mike Stonard talks to Jill Appleyard and Andy Mazzei about Chlamydia


19:42 minutes (7.89 MB)

Mike Stonard talks to Jill Appleyard and Andy Mazzei of the Norfolk and Waveney Sexual Health Service about the free NHS screening and treatment programme for Chlamydia, for young people aged 16-25. It's free of charge, pain-free, takes very little of your time and is totally confidential!

Mike talks to Norwich Pride about Shake Up


29:27 minutes (17.97 MB)

Mike talks to Norwich Pride about the Shake UP event and how the preparations for Pride 2010 are going

Jan and Mike discuss Foster Care in Norfolk


31:12 minutes (18.5 MB)

Jan and Mike discuss Foster Care Services in Norfolk as part of Foster Care Fortnight

Mike speaks to NORCAS on 14th May


24:11 minutes (12.97 MB)

Mike speaks to NORCAS about their new substance misuse service for people aged over 50

Mike Stonard follows The Green Party's Adrian Ramsey


22:12 minutes (15.25 MB)Mike Stonard spent the day with The Green Party's Adrian Ramsey.

Horoscopes for May 2010 By Sonia Jones

1 - Taurus 21st April – 21st May

You apply the Taurean panache in numerous ways this month, making new friends in the process. This will also turn out to be a suitable moment for you to spread your wings and advance your talents. Then in the latter half of the month, the planets demonstrate a ‘push me, ‘pull you, combination, indicating friends and acquaintances are feeling extremely unsure and may desire the steadiness of your dependable Taurean support.

2 - Gemini 22nd May – 21st June

Alison Turner chats to Richard Smith of the RNLI on CC - 27.04.10


20:21 minutes (10.61 MB)

Alison Turner chats to Richard Smith, the Media Manager of the RNLI on CC.

Adrian Ramsay (Green) Norwich South


35:25 minutes (28.37 MB)Mike and Jan speak to Adrian Ramsay, the Green Party candidate for Norwich South and Deputy Leader of the Green Party.

Bill Holden (Ind) - Norwich North


28:09 minutes (22.55 MB)Mike and Jan speak to independent candidate Bill Holden about his campaign for the Norwich North seat.

Simon Wright (Lib Dem) speaks about his election campaign


39:42 minutes (36.35 MB)Mike Stonard speaks to Simon Wright, the Lib Dem candidate for Norwich South, about his election campaign.

Eddie Izzard at Labour Party Rally


12:20 minutes (11.29 MB)Mike Stonard speaks to Labour Supporter Eddie Izzard, and candidates Charles Clarke (Norwich South) and John Cook (Norwich North).

Mike and Jan of CC chat to some first time voters from Future Projects - 06.04.10


25:03 minutes (22.94 MB)

Mike and Jan of CC chat to some first time voters from Future Projects.

Pauline and Carrie from the Wise Archive chat to Jan and Mike on CC


23:15 minutes (13.07 MB)

Pauline and Carrie from the Wise Archive chat to Jan and Mike on CC.

Dr Ian Sadler discusses 'Bio Mechanics'

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25:39 minutes (11.75 MB)

Dr Ian Sadler from Norfolk Bio Mechanics joins Kate Roma on Community Chest to discuss the concept of Bio Mechanics and what it can help.

Horoscopes for November 2009 By Sonia Jones

Horoscope Predictions for
November 09
 
1 Scorpio 24th October – 22nd November

Horoscopes for October 2009 by Sonia Jones

Horoscope Predictions for
October 09
 
Libra 23rd September - 23rd October
You career and social status is about to peak, and you will be especially busy at the beginning of the month, working as hard as ever toward your goals. You are feeling much more focused, and as a result lots can be gained if you seize the moment.

Horoscopes for September 2009 by Sonia Jones

Horoscope Predictions for
SEPTEMBER 09
 
1-Virgo 23rd August – 22nd September
This month it might be a good idea to reserving your judgment over certain issues, as you still are trying and get to grips with new health and fitness plans, but instead of concentrating, you find yourself easily distracted as a result. You head is full of good ideas, but its getting them sorted into firm plans and sticking to them is the challenge now.

Transgender Conference 09


15:57 minutes (7.3 MB)

Katie John and Angie Phillip talk to Stash Kirkbribe about the Transgender 09 Conference happing in Norwich