In this unplanned and unforgettable episode of the Cherrywood Podcast, Simon and Rachel are joined by a surprise host—their 9-year-old son, Ted Buridge! With our original guest unable to make it, we let Ted take the reins, and chaos (and cuteness) ensues. From karate warm-ups and becoming a CIT (Certified Instructor Trainee), to Eurovision obsessions and haunting each other as ghosts, it’s a wild, funny, and heartwarming ride.Oh—and ChatGPT tried to host too… but it kinda lost the plot halfway through. You’ll see.💬 Expect:– Ted’s podcast debut– Unfiltered family banter– AI struggling to keep up– Karate, Eurovision, nunchucks, and deodorant– Spontaneous Q&A from our mystery question bowl– And Rachel nearly walking out after a joke about a boob job on air 🙈#CherrywoodPodcast, #FamilyTakeover, #ChatGPTFails🎧 TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Ted introduces the show0:19 – ChatGPT joins as co-host0:46 – Why we brought Ted on today1:12 – Favourite podcast moments & risk-taking guests2:04 – Ted talks karate and CIT training3:07 – Why we hate the word ‘journey’3:13 – Sponsor messages4:14 – Ted’s leadership in karate6:14 – Nunchucks and favourite weapons8:03 – Future podcast topics: weddings, baseball, women’s issues9:15 – Conspiracy Files & UFOs in Kent10:11 – Ted learns songs through editing12:04 – Eurovision obsession13:15 – Rachel’s podcast tattoos and on-air treatments14:23 – Ted’s 3 words for the podcast15:54 – Question time!16:06 – Deja vu experiences17:22 – Things we believe but can’t prove20:06 – Pettiest reason you’ve disliked someone22:47 – What would your warning label be?24:57 – If you were a ghost, who would you haunt?29:03 – Upcoming guests and events32:53 – Sponsor round-up👥 SPONSORS (Thank you!):🔹 De Medici Associates – Chartered Civil & Structural Engineers👉 demediciassociates.com🔹 Right at Home Medway – Trusted adult care services👉 rightathome.co.uk/medway🔹 Clearwater Kent – Expert cleaning & facilities management👉 clearwaterkent.co.uk🔹 Cherrywood Productions – Award-winning video & photography👉 cherrywoodpro.com🔹 Hindsight Directory – Delivering to 30,000 Kent homes👉 hindsightdirectory.co.uk🔹 Nu Digital – Websites, SEO, ads & socials👉 nudigitale.co.uk🔹 Snugdubs Campervan Hire – Park anywhere, roam everywhere👉 snugdubs.co.ukWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. Learn how we blew up on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkif0i1i5oaDN83UzwYQQBSH-4DEMhfJ0&si=zzna8zvRN2Jyqzv3https://youtu.be/p9GnbbykQoM?si=cBr4ZHuNwXumP_4RContact:📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.

What if a golden chest built 3,000 years ago holds the key to everything?Power. Death. Divinity. Radiation.Is the Ark of the Covenant buried beneath Jerusalem, hidden in Ethiopia… or locked away in a secret vault?Welcome back to the Cherrywood Conspiracy Files. I’m just some random guy filling in while Simon and Rachel Burridge are out filming more beautiful stories for their company www.cherrywoodpro.com. But today, we’re opening the lid on one of the greatest mysteries of all time.Did the Ark melt faces? Kill Nazis? Power nations? Or… was it never real at all?🕒 Timestamps:0:00 – Intro: A Golden Chest and a God’s Voice0:50 – Chapter 1: The Blueprint of Power1:43 – Chapter 2: What the Ark Could Actually Do2:24 – Chapter 3: The Vanishing Act3:01 – Chapter 4: The Secret Chamber Theory3:37 – Chapter 5: Ethiopia’s Bold Claim4:24 – Chapter 6: Menelik and the Queen of Sheba5:15 – Chapter 7: The Nazi Search5:55 – Chapter 8: Alien Artifact Theories6:48 – Chapter 9: The Vatican Secret Archive7:30 – Chapter 10: Templar Tunnels in Scotland8:05 – Chapter 11: Modern Sightings & Coverups8:43 – Chapter 12: The Dangerous Truth9:26 – Theories and Questions10:15 – Theory 1: Literal Holy Relic10:20 – Theory 2: Ancient Technology11:02 – Theory 3: Just a Story11:28 – Theory 4: It Was Found & Hidden12:08 – Theory 5: Destroyed or Deactivated12:40 – Unanswered Questions13:22 – Final Thoughts14:33 – 🎙️ Sponsor Credits Begin🎧 Listen to the full Cherrywood Podcast:📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@cherrywoodpodcast🌐 Website: www.cherrywoodpodcast.com💼 Sponsors in this episode:De Medici Associates – Chartered Structural & Civil Engineers – demediciassociates.comRight at Home Medway – Trusted Home Care – rightathome.co.uk/medway – Call 01634 979000Clearwater Kent – Cleaning & Facilities Management – clearwaterkent.co.uk – Call 01634 681885Cherrywood Productions – Weddings, Commercials, Events – cherrywoodpro.comHindsight Directory – Reach 30,000+ Households – hindsightdirectory.co.ukNU Digital – Web, SEO, Socials – nudigitale.co.uk – Quote “Cherrywood” for 10% offClub Awesome – Supporting Autistic Children & Families#CherrywoodPodcast, #ArkOfTheCovenant, #ConspiracyFilesWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. Learn how we blew up on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkif0i1i5oaDN83UzwYQQBSH-4DEMhfJ0&si=zzna8zvRN2Jyqzv3https://youtu.be/p9GnbbykQoM?si=cBr4ZHuNwXumP_4RContact:📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.

Today’s guest is Dave Brazier, one of the most in-demand saxophonists on the UK wedding scene. From playing the bride down the aisle to leading late-night sax-and-DJ parties, Dave has built a full-time solo career that mixes performance, business savvy, and bulletproof gear prep.🎷 In this episode:00:00 – Intro: Meet Dave Brazier01:00 – From clarinet to sax: how it all started08:30 – Why wedding sax is still going strong11:50 – Playing the aisle walk: pressure vs payoff17:30 – What’s in the bag? Gear, backups & battery tricks25:00 – Tech fails & emergency saves32:00 – Collaborating with DJs, content creators & venues42:00 – Teaching, burnout, and being a solo operator50:00 – Rapid-fire round: warning labels, weird gigs & sax powers1:05:00 – What’s next for Dave🎙️ About Dave BrazierDave went from classical clarinetist to wedding sax rebel—and never looked back. He’s known for high-energy evening sets, DJ/sax combos, and obsessive tech preparation that keeps things smooth no matter the venue.#weddingmusician #saxanddj #cherrywoodpodcast #ukweddingentertainment #creativebusiness🔗 Website: https://KentWeddingSaxophonist.co.uk📱 Instagram, Facebook, YouTube: @DaveBraziaSaxs🌟 Sponsored by:De Medici Associates – Chartered structural & civil engineers (global reach). demediciassociates.comRight at Home Medway – Trusted, quality home care services. rightathome.co.uk/medway or call 01634‑979000Clearwater Kent – Local cleaning & facilities management pros. clearwaterkent.co.uk or call 01634‑681885Club Awesome – A space for autistic children & families to belong and playCherrywood Productions – Award-winning videography for weddings & business needs. cherrywoodpro.comHindsight Directory – Reach 30,000+ local customers in Maidstone, Gravesend, Medway & Bromley. hindsightdirectory.co.ukNu Digital – Web design, SEO, Google Ads & social — 10% off with code Cherrywood at nudigital.co.ukSnugdubs Camper Van Hire – Roam the world, park anywhere. snugdubs.co.uk🎙️ About the Cherrywood PodcastHosted by Simon & Rachel Burridge of Cherrywood Productions, this podcast fuses real talk, humour, and creative storytelling from wedding pros, artists, and industry innovators.🌐 Website: https://cherrywoodpro.com📽️ More episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkif0i1i5oaAGh5xakwpyc_FZ9TndFcvcWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. Learn how we blew up on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkif0i1i5oaDN83UzwYQQBSH-4DEMhfJ0&si=zzna8zvRN2Jyqzv3https://youtu.be/p9GnbbykQoM?si=cBr4ZHuNwXumP_4RContact:📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.

A man goes missing at sea. Declared dead. Mourned. Buried in memory.Then, 5 years later, he walks into a police station alive… claiming amnesia.But that was just the beginning.In Episode 7 of The Cherrywood Conspiracy Files, we unravel the incredible true tale of John Darwin, the British man who faked his death in a canoe accident, lived in secret behind a hidden wall, and eventually vanished all over again.Was it greed? Madness? Intelligence ties?Or did he uncover a real-life method to vanish from the modern world?📡 This is not a thriller. This really happened.🔍 Brought to you by the minds behind the Cherrywood Podcast, Simon and Rachel Burridge.🎥 Check out their other work at www.cherrywoodpro.com📍 TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – A man dies… or does he?0:25 – Welcome to Cherrywood Conspiracy Files1:10 – Chapter 1: Declared Dead1:49 – Chapter 2: The Hidden Life2:23 – Chapter 3: The Panama Plan2:53 – Chapter 4: Arrest and Shame3:25 – Chapter 5: Vanishing Act 2.04:00 – Chapter 6: Theories and Suspicions4:43 – Chapter 7: The Media Wall5:08 – Chapter 8: Linked Disappearances5:31 – Chapter 9: A Shadow of Himself5:56 – Chapter 10: The Final Question6:19 – Outro: What’s next & Cherrywood Podcast plug7:08 – 🎙️ Sponsor Credits📢 SPONSORS featured in this episode:De Medici Associates – Chartered structural & civil engineers🌐 demediciassociates.comRight at Home Medway – Trusted in-home adult care🌐 rightathome.co.uk/medway📞 01634 979000Clearwater Kent – Cleaning & facility management pros🌐 clearwaterkent.co.uk📞 01634 681885Cherrywood Productions – Weddings, promos & storytelling on film🌐 cherrywoodpro.comThe Hindsight Directory – 30,000-home local print marketing🌐 hindsightdirectory.co.ukNu Digital – SEO, web design & online growth🌐 nudigitale.co.uk💬 Use code CHERRYWOOD for 10% offSnugdubs Camper Van Hire – Travel anywhere, park everywhere🌐 snugdubs.co.uk💬 Have a theory or mystery to share?📧 info@cherrywoodpro.co.uk🌐 cherrywoodpodcast.com🎧 Explore The Cherrywood PodcastHosted by Simon & Rachel Burridge – laid-back interviews, ghost stories, conspiracies, and laughs.🎙 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more.🔖 Hashtags:#JohnDarwin #CherrywoodPodcast #CanoeManMysteryWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. Learn how we blew up on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkif0i1i5oaDN83UzwYQQBSH-4DEMhfJ0&si=zzna8zvRN2Jyqzv3https://youtu.be/p9GnbbykQoM?si=cBr4ZHuNwXumP_4RContact:📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.

Imagine three men stationed at a remote lighthouse… and then, nothing. No bodies. No distress calls. Just a stopped clock, a half-sliced loaf of bread, and a creeping silence that still haunts the waves more than 120 years later.In this gripping episode of The Cherrywood Conspiracy Files, our mysterious narrator dives deep into the true story of the Flannan Isles lighthouse keepers, whose sudden disappearance in 1900 has never been solved.Was it a freak storm? Madness? Murder? Or something not of this world?Join us as we explore:The chilling scene discovered by rescuersThe strange final logbook entriesMyths of curses and ancient spiritsModern paranormal investigationsTheories ranging from rogue waves to alien abductionWelcome to Episode 6 – a ghostly mystery by the sea that refuses to be explained.📌 Brought to you by the creators of the Cherrywood Podcast – Simon and Rachel Burridge – available on all major platforms.🎥 Visit www.cherrywoodpro.com for award-winning wedding films, promotional videos, and more.👇 Timestamps:0:00 – A lighthouse mystery0:32 – Welcome to Cherrywood Conspiracy Files1:05 – About Simon & Rachel1:31 – Previous episodes2:02 – Chapter 1: The Vanishing3:02 – Chapter 2: The Keepers3:45 – Chapter 3: The Log Entries4:26 – Chapter 4: A Cursed Place5:02 – Chapter 5: Official Report5:34 – Chapter 6: Theories of the Deep6:23 – Chapter 7: Modern Investigations6:47 – Chapter 8: The Haunted Meal7:15 – Chapter 9: The Lighthouse Today7:45 – Chapter 10: Theories Revisited8:21 – Outro & call to action9:13 – 🎙️ Sponsors📢 Sponsors featured in this episode:De Medici Associates – Chartered structural & civil engineers | demediciassociates.comRight at Home Medway – Trusted adult care | rightathome.co.uk/medwayClearwater Kent – Cleaning & facilities management | clearwaterkent.co.ukCherrywood Productions – Wedding & business videography | cherrywoodpro.comThe Hindsight Directory – Advertise to 30k+ households | hindsightdirectory.co.ukNu Digital – Web, SEO & marketing | nudigitale.co.ukSnugdubs Camper Van Hire – Explore in style | snugdubs.co.uk💬 Got a local mystery or conspiracy?📧 Email: info@cherrywoodpro.co.uk🌐 Website: cherrywoodpodcast.com🎧 Listen to the Cherrywood PodcastFrom psychics to business owners, real love stories to real ghost stories. It’s British, it’s funny, it’s real.🎙️ Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & more.🔖 Hashtags:#FlannanIsles #CherrywoodPodcast #LighthouseMysteryWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. Learn how we blew up on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkif0i1i5oaDN83UzwYQQBSH-4DEMhfJ0&si=zzna8zvRN2Jyqzv3https://youtu.be/p9GnbbykQoM?si=cBr4ZHuNwXumP_4RContact:📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.

In 1855, Devon awoke to a nightmare in the snow.A single line of mysterious hoofprints stretched over 100 miles—across rivers, over rooftops, and straight through locked doors.No creature could have made them.No hoaxer could have covered that much ground.Even now, science can’t explain what happened.🔥 In this episode of The Cherrywood Conspiracy Files, we unravel the eerie mystery of The Devil’s Footprints – one of the strangest mass paranormal cases in British history. From terrified Victorian villagers to modern-day sightings, this one will stay with you long after the snow melts…🎧 A Cherrywood Podcast spin-off hosted by a mysterious voice in the shadows – while Simon and Rachel Buridge film weddings and create award-winning media at cherrywoodpro.com.📍 TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Snow… and hoofprints from hell0:51 – Welcome to Cherrywood Conspiracy Files1:44 – The storyteller steps in2:20 – Chapter 1: Snowfall and Signs3:10 – Chapter 2: A Path Across Devon3:48 – Chapter 3: Panic & the Devil's Name4:25 – Chapter 4: The Shape of the Prints5:01 – Chapter 5: Rooftops & the Impossible5:44 – Chapter 6: News Coverage6:19 – Chapter 7: The Balloon Theory7:01 – Chapter 8: Animal or Hoax?7:49 – Chapter 9: Supernatural Speculation8:30 – Chapter 10: Repeat Incidents9:07 – Chapter 11: Scientific Explanations9:39 – Chapter 12: Legacy in Devon10:12 – Chapter 13: Folklore and Fear10:51 – Outro: Keep watching the shadows11:55 – Sponsors & thanks📢 SPONSORS featured in this episode:De Medici Associates – Chartered structural & civil engineers🌐 demediciassociates.comRight at Home Medway – Compassionate in-home care for adults🌐 rightathome.co.uk/medway📞 01634 979000Clearwater Kent – Expert cleaning & facilities management🌐 clearwaterkent.co.uk📞 01634 681885Cherrywood Productions – Wedding & business videography with heart🌐 cherrywoodpro.comThe Hindsight Directory – Reach 30,000 homes via targeted print🌐 hindsightdirectory.co.ukNu Digital – Web design, SEO & digital marketing🌐 nudigitale.co.uk💬 Use code CHERRYWOOD for 10% offSnugdubs Campervan Hire – Explore with freedom🌐 snugdubs.co.uk💬 Share your story or mystery tip:📧 info@cherrypro.co.uk🌐 cherrywoodpodcast.com🎧 Discover the full Cherrywood PodcastHosted by Simon & Rachel Burridge – real conversations, real mysteries, and real laughs.🎙 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & more.🔖 Hashtags:#DevilsFootprints #CherrywoodPodcast #VictorianMysteryWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. Learn how we blew up on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkif0i1i5oaDN83UzwYQQBSH-4DEMhfJ0&si=zzna8zvRN2Jyqzv3https://youtu.be/p9GnbbykQoM?si=cBr4ZHuNwXumP_4RContact:📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.

In this hilarious, inspiring, and honest episode of the Cherrywood Podcast, Simon and Rachel sit down with Sensei Nathan Marsh, founder of KLUK – Karate Leadership UK, who shares how martial arts helped him transform his life and the lives of thousands of children and adults across Kent.From training in a garage and fighting for England to building his own dojo and running over 27 locations, Nathan opens up about resilience, bullying, mental strength, self-discipline, and why karate is for everyone — at any age.There’s also chat about Steven Seagal, UFC, sledging injuries, leopard-print dancing shoes, and their son Ted’s journey with KLUK.👇 Timestamps:0:00 – Meet Nathan Marsh from KLUK0:36 – How KLUK changed Ted’s life2:08 – Inspired by Bruce Lee4:49 – Training in garages & kung fu beginnings7:00 – Leaving his job to pursue martial arts9:00 – Competing for England & world titles13:00 – Discipline in martial arts vs football17:00 – How KLUK earns black belts20:00 – Pressure points & Aikido with Steven Seagal23:00 – The rise of UFC & the Gracie influence26:00 – Building the KLUK dojo from the ground up31:00 – Almost losing the dojo: community to the rescue35:00 – Why KLUK isn’t about Nathan37:00 – Instructor training: building a legacy41:00 – Adults doing karate – what’s stopping you?44:00 – Injuries, recovery, and resilience47:00 – Favourite martial arts and crazy injuries50:00 – Golf, donuts & electric cars53:00 – The sledging accident that nearly ended it all1:03:00 – Random questions: cats, Chuck Norris, and gold shoes1:14:00 – Playlist pick: “Kung Fu Fighting”1:15:10 – Should kids keep their black belts for life?1:17:45 – Dojos, rivalries & unexpected challenges1:20:00 – Phones in the dojo, parenting, and presence1:22:30 – Final thoughts & how to join KLUK💼 🎙️ Sponsors of This Episode:De Medici AssociatesChartered Structural & Civil Engineers🌍 www.demediciassociates.comRight at Home MedwaySafe and trusted care in the comfort of your home🏠 www.rightathome.co.uk/medway📞 01634 979000Clearwater KentAward-winning cleaning & facilities management💧 www.clearwaterkent.co.uk📞 01634 681885Cherrywood ProductionsMulti-award-winning photography & videography🎥 www.cherrywoodpro.comHindsight DirectoryAdvertise your business to 30,000 local homes📘 www.hindsightdirectory.co.ukNU DigitalWebsites, SEO, Google Ads & Social Media Strategy💻 www.nudigitale.co.ukSnugdubs Camper Van HireRoam the world. Park anywhere.🚐 www.snugdubs.co.ukClub AwesomeA safe, fun and inclusive club for autistic children and their families💖 A place where fun knows no age limit#ufc #KarateLeadershipUK #KLUKWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. Learn how we blew up on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkif0i1i5oaDN83UzwYQQBSH-4DEMhfJ0&si=zzna8zvRN2Jyqzv3https://youtu.be/p9GnbbykQoM?si=cBr4ZHuNwXumP_4RContact:📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.

In one of our most heartfelt episodes yet, we sit down with Laura and Kate from the SEND Consultancy Group to unpack the overwhelming challenges families face when trying to get the right education support for their children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).From EHCP battles and tribunal hearings, to the lack of training in schools, this is a raw and eye-opening conversation. Both guests have lived experience as parents and professionals in the SEND world—and what they share will strike a chord with so many.Whether you’re a SEND parent, teacher, local authority worker, or simply want to understand the UK’s broken system—this episode is for you. We also spotlight their incredible new event “Together for SEND Families in Kent”, offering support, speakers, and solidarity.#SENDsupport #CherrywoodPodcast #EHCPtruth🧠 Topics include:What SEND really means and how it affects familiesThe broken EHCP process and lack of accountabilityLaura’s powerful story of navigating SEND with four of her childrenPractical advice and where to get helpThe emotional toll and isolation many parents faceThe upcoming SEND event in Kent (everyone should know about this!)⏱️ Timestamps0:00 – Podcast intro with Laura & Kate0:06 – What is the SEND Consultancy Group?1:25 – Introduction to Together for SEND event2:06 – Sponsor shoutouts3:01 – What does SEND stand for?10:03 – Simon’s story about his son in Portugal12:10 – EHCP process explained & legal challenges17:04 – The emotional toll on parents20:05 – Difficulties getting EHCPs approved27:02 – Struggles with private assessments and funding36:03 – Legal wording in EHCPs and enforceability40:06 – Schools failing to support appropriately44:20 – Lack of specialist schools and accountability50:18 – Systemic failures from the government down1:02:03 – Details about the Together for SEND event1:06:43 – Power of social media and ticket demand1:08:48 – Emotional impact and community support1:11:08 – Why Laura does this work & how to get her help1:21:01 – Final thoughts, links, and how to get involved🎟️ SEND Event: Together for SEND Families in Kent📅 Friday 26th September🕘 9:15 AM – 2:30 PM📍 Lordswood Leisure Centre💬 6 Expert Guest Speakers | 🧸 Exhibitors | 🍽️ Free Lunch | ☕ Hot Drinks💷 Tickets: Only £5 via www.togetherforsend.co.uk🌐 More from Laura & Kate:🌍 Website: www.thesendconsultancygroup.co.uk📞 Contact & Socials: All details on the site💡 EHCP Workshop access included for event attendees🧾 Podcast SponsorsDe Medici Associates – demediciassociates.comRight at Home Medway – rightathome.co.uk/uk/medwayClearwater Kent – clearwaterkent.co.ukCherrywood Productions – cherrywoodpro.comHindsight Directory – hindsightdirectory.co.ukNu Digital – nudigital.co.ukSnugdubs Campervan Hire – snugdubs.co.uk💬 Let us know in the comments if you’ve struggled with EHCPs, or if you’re attending the event—we’d love to hear from you and spread awareness.Welcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. Learn how we blew up on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkif0i1i5oaDN83UzwYQQBSH-4DEMhfJ0&si=zzna8zvRN2Jyqzv3https://youtu.be/p9GnbbykQoM?si=cBr4ZHuNwXumP_4RContact:📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.