Are you local? opinionated? and caring about our community?

Would you like to join an On Air discussion to understand others viewpoints and to learn along the way?

We are inviting volunteers to join a diverse group, who will meet every two weeks for 1hr to unpack, discuss and explore a few topics that matter to our community. The content will be shared during the next two Sunday Brunch shows 10am-12 and online.

The group is encouraged to propose and vote for the topics to be covered, occasionally with guests joining and to help co-create how this initiative and the format evolves over time, with feedback from our listeners.

I am keen to continue to spotlight charities, local events and social initiatives on Sunday Brunch but also to try this new idea for 2026. Personally, I hope it helps to bring balance, greater objectivity and a respectful understanding to sensitive, emotive topics that really matter to our community!

If you or someone you know would like to hear more, please drop me an email [email protected]

THANK YOU!

Clive Hilton

A brilliant community initiative for people to meet, chat and enjoy refreshments whilst getting their household items fixed and working again! It’s completely FREE and run by volunteers every 3rd Saturday of the month at Handcross Hardware and Craft, High Street, Handcross. RH17 6BL.

Clive Hilton (SUSY Sunday Brunch) went along to find out more. Initially understanding how Repair Cafe got started 2yrs ago from Claudia and Phil, followed by speaking with the packed room with visitors from across the SUSY area getting vacuum cleaners, watches, printers, baby cams, clocks fixed by the brilliant volunteers (magicians) Cliff, Chris and Dimitri – hear more below!

Victoria Waite, Diego Acosta and the many customers at Surrey Choices share their Crimbo vibe and the inspiring community initiatives led by the dedicated customers with Clive Hilton on SUSY Sunday Brunch (21st Dec).

Listen below to hear more about The Magic Box initiative, Community Fridge and the many activities customers enjoy with the support of Surrey Choices.

Click HERE to navigate to Surrey Choices website.

Laura-Jane Breckell (CEO, FreeShop Crawley) joined Clive Hilton on SUSY Sunday Brunch 7th December 2025. LJ shared her personal story that lead to FreeShop Crawley starting up 5 years ago, how they offer a unique blend of services to individuals and families who would otherwise ‘slip through the gap’. A fascinating conversation highlighting the special experience FreeShop strives to offer its customers AND the much needed support required from volunteers, small businesses, sponsors and people donating food items but also, ideally a small monthly direct debit to help provide a sustainable service to the community. The inspiring conversation concludes with spotlighting plans for 2026, thanking the many volunteers and talking about Saturdays Gratitude Gala marking 5 years of FreeShop Crawley!

If you need support, or would like to volunteer, or to donate £10/month, please check out www.freeshopcrawley.com

*** If you are doing some festive Amazon shopping, take a look HERE at the FreeShop Crawley Wish List to select a gift to make someones Christmas – THANK YOU ***