The Chi Pod: Duncan talks baking, barbering, Christmas and all things Chichester in latest episode

In episode 9, local broadcaster Duncan Barkes talks to Simon Seacombe of Seacombe & Co, the barber shop and salon based in the City Business Centre. They talk about starting a business in Chichester, being a barber, operating under lockdown and what Chichester needs.

Duncan also talks to Councillor Alan Sutton and Councillor Tony Dignum from Chichester District Council about two campaigns that have just been launched as we head towards the festive season.

Alan explains the thinking behind the ‘Make Your Change Count’ campaign to support local rough sleepers and Tony talks about the ‘Countdown To Christmas’ campaign which is urging people to shop locally this Christmas.

Plus there’s a new baking slot on the podcast with Angela Curiello from Happy Go Baking who will be looking at the history of Victoria Sponge and talking about her delicious recipe.

Hear the latest podcast on the Chichester Observer website or listen and subscribe freely on iTunes or Spotify. You can also contact Duncan and listen to all previous episodes of The Chi Pod by going to the website – thechipod.co.uk

Find out more about Seacombe & Co by clicking seacombeandco.co.uk and look at some of Angela’s fantastic cake and baking creations on Instagram at instagram.com/happygobaking .

Full details of the various campaigns launched by Chichester District Council can be found at chichester.gov.uk