SOUNDYARD

Time for a bit of a reintroduction. Hello! We’re Anna and Sophie, co-founders of SOUNDYARD, an award winning not-for-profit audio company celebrating our fourth birthday this year. From studio hire, to podcasts and projects, why not take a look at our website to find out more: www.soundyard.org

Come along to our first Podcast Club on Saturday 7th November, 10am-12pm here at SOUNDYARD. It’ll be a relaxed and friendly session, we’ll listen to a podcast, have a chat about it, drink some tea, eat some pastries. A bit like a book club but for podcasts! It’s free and there’s no need to book.

Our Found Sound this week is an international one, thanks to Anna taking a trip to Italy! This is the beautiful Fountain of Neptune (Fontana del Nettuno) located at the Northern end of Piazza Navona in Rome. In the background is the church of Sant'Agnese in Agone, and it's cacophony of bells.

Back by popular demand! Join us for our Develop a Podcast workshop. These are relaxed, practical sessions for anyone who’s curious about podcasting and would like to have a go. Saturday 21st November, 10am-12.30pm here at SOUNDYARD. Places are £75, email us at hello@soundyard.org to book.

Our Found Sound this week is brought to you by the buzzing of the ivy bees. If you've seen the abundance of ivy flowers this month due to the warmer weather, you'll have heard a collective hum amongst these beautiful umbrella-shaped clusters of green and yellow. 🐝

🎧 We're launching a new relaxed monthly gathering to discover and share brilliant podcasts, enjoy a cuppa and spend time with fellow audio-fans. Starting in November, Podcast Club will run every 1st Saturday of the month, 10am-12pm here at SOUNDYARD. More details soon....

Podcasts! We've been really busy recording audio projects and books this summer, but we'd love to welcome some more podcasters into the studio. We've also just updated our set up for video podcasts, so there's loads of options. Email us hello@soundyard.org for bookings and to discuss your needs.

We're sharing some of our found sounds. Being audio lovers we often find ourselves capturing sounds and moments when we're out and about. Here's one from Anna (and one of the smallest members of the SOUNDYARD team), ringing the bell sculpture on Happisburgh beach.

Great to have Sir Norman Lamb, former Health Minister, NHS trust chair, and dedicated mental health campaigner, in the studio recently to record audio for his new book 'Be More Human'. If you'd like to come and record with us, find out more here: www.soundyard.org/studio

Welcome to our audio book nook! A very comfortable little corner of our studio which is perfect for recording your audio book. We've recorded everything from independent authors, to books by renowned publishing companies. Head to www.soundyard.org/studio or contact us at hello@soundyard.org

We love a podcast! Here's just a few that we've supported or developed in the last few months, from offering full production support, to recording and editing, or just providing advice and guidance to creators. So if you're looking for some help with your podcast or audio project, get in touch!

We've really enjoyed supporting Parkinson's UK with their new podcast series On the Move. Designed to take listeners through a range of movements and activities to help everyone get active in an accessible way. Take a listen and watch the episodes here: open.spotify.com/show/0rnO8It...

Do you know someone with a tale to tell? Our Spoken Stories package gives you beautiful audio recordings that document the important moments in life! Makes a perfect special gift for a relative, friend or colleague, or even to tell your own story. Find out more: www.soundyard.org/spokenstories

Looking to record your audio book? We have a comfortable little nook in our studio all ready for you. With everything you need on hand to make the experience as seamless as possible, alongside friendly studio support (hello!) Head to www.soundyard.org/studio or contact us at hello@soundyard.org

We hope you're all enjoying the arrival of spring (sort of, it's cold here in Norwich!). We're taking a bit of time off this week for Easter. So in the meantime, we've just fired up our newsletter again. Head to our website and scroll down to the bottom to subscribe ➡ www.soundyard.org

We've been nice and busy with bookings so far this year, but there's still some availability if you're looking for a comfy and welcoming space in Norwich to record your podcast or audio project. With a special discounted rate on Tuesdays and Saturdays, just £25 per hour: www.soundyard.org/studio

Last summer in Hemsby, we recorded a new audio documentary celebrating the golden age of the village's holiday camps, exploring the hard work, traditions, and community spirit. The Holiday Makers is available now wherever you get your podcasts, or listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/2544718/epis...

We're wrapping up a few podcast and audio projects at the moment, so now is a great time to get in touch with us about some podcast support! Take a look at some of the podcasts we've worked on at www.soundyard.org/podcasts and contact us at hello@soundyard.org to discuss your needs.

If you're looking for some guidance on an audio project or podcast, book in for a one-to-one consultation with us. Available dates are Saturday 7th March and Saturday 4th April here at SOUNDYARD, but we're getting booked up fast! Send us an email at hello@soundyard.org to find out more.

Have you listened to The Holiday Makers yet? Our new audio documentary about the holiday industry that transformed Hemsby, a seaside village in Norfolk. Listen wherever you find your podcasts, or head to: www.buzzsprout.com/2544718/epis... Funded by Historic England. Photos by Ben Randall-Stone

Over the summer we spent time in Hemsby recording memories of the golden era of it's iconic holiday camps. This audio documentary commemorates a seaside world that shaped generations, just as the coastline itself begins to change. The Holiday Makers is available now wherever you get your podcasts.

We're having a little spring clean of our website at the moment, it'll be back up soon. We'll also be having a bit of a rejig of our services and offer over the next couple of weeks, and changing the way you can book in. If you've got any queries pop us an email at hello@soundyard.org

The Broadly Speaking podcast is now out in the world! We have loved helping to produce this one, learning so much about our local ecology along the way. Hosted by Andrea Kelly from the Broads Authority, this new series explores the Broads' peatlands, and is available wherever you get your podcasts.

PODCASTS! We love listening to them, we love making them. Here's just a handful we've worked on over the last year, from offering full production support, to recording and editing, or supporting creators with their podcast development. Get in touch if you'd like find out more - hello@soundyard.org

Whilst everyone was enjoying the Betwixtmas, we had a little break from the mince pies and spent some time in the studio working on something exciting. Filming a new podcast all about movement for a national charity, and getting to work with filmmaker Kami! Looking forward to sharing more soon...

Happy New Year! We're down to the last place for our next podcasting workshop. So if you're thinking of kicking off the new year with developing your own podcast (or maybe reinvigorating an existing one!) then now is your chance. Saturday 24th January, 10am-1pm: soundyard.as.me/schedule/674...

Sending season's greetings from SOUNDYARD! We're taking a couple of weeks off to have a rest and recoup, ready for some exciting things in January. We've had an incredibly busy December so a huge thank you if you've used the studio, worked on a project with us or just popped in for a chat.

If you're still looking for a very special Christmas gift, our Spoken Stories package offers you the chance to preserve your loved one's memories, as a professionally crafted audio legacy that they will cherish forever. Head to our website to find out more ➡ www.soundyard.org/spokenstories

If you're looking for an alternative to posting out all your Christmas cards this year... why not hire our studio for an hour and record a special festive message, or your favourite Christmas carol or song! Book online at www.soundyard.org/studio or email us at hello@soundyard.org

Looking ahead to the new year, let us know if you've got an exciting audio project or podcast you'd like some advice on. We pride ourselves on being a friendly and supportive women-led small business, and love working on projects with community at their core! Send us an email: hello@soundyard.org

We've got a new date in the diary for our podcasting workshop! Kick off the new year and learn all you need to know about starting a podcast. We'll share our decades of experience in broadcasting and audio making, and help you to develop your own ideas. Sat 24 Jan ➡ www.soundyard.org/workshops

Come and record your podcast, audio project or audio book with us this autumn and winter. We're offering a special hire rate of just £25ph on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Head to: www.soundyard.org/studio to find out more and book online, or email us at hello@soundyard.org to discuss your needs.

Join us this Saturday for our new workshop. Whether you’re starting a podcast, producing a radio show, or diving into audio - learn how to plan and conduct interviews that really resonate with your audience! Saturday 15th November at SOUNDYARD Find out more and book ➡ www.soundyard.org/workshops

We've got a bit of capacity in the next few months to support some more brilliant businesses with setting up and producing their own podcast. With different packages available for levels of budget and capacity, find out more ➡️ www.soundyard.org/services or get in touch at hello@soundyard.org

We're offering a special discounted rate on hiring our gold standard podcast and audio this autumn, reduced to just £25 per hour on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Head to www.soundyard.org/studio to find out more and book, or email us at hello@soundyard.org for bulk bookings.

Want to take your interviewing skills to the next level? Whether you're creating a podcast, producing a radio show, or just starting out in audio or media, our new workshop will teach you how to plan, conduct, and craft standout interviews. Saturday 15th November ➡ www.soundyard.org/workshops

We've loved supporting the development of this new podcast, especially as our studio is right around the corner. In this four-part series, Sarah Herman speak to locals about their memories, fears, and hopes for the redevelopment of Anglia Square in Norwich. Listen in wherever you get your podcasts

Last chance to book! Join our pals at @longcatmedia.bsky.social for a super spooky audio drama workshop where you and your fellow creators will dream up, cast, and record a spine-chilling horror podcast. Saturday 18th October, 6.30-9pm. Book your place here: www.norwichpodcastfestival.org/longcat

We are so excited to see you at Norwich Podcast Festival this weekend! Here's a little hello from us, Anna and Sophie here at SOUNDYARD. The festival is something we have dreamed of since we started, and we've loved putting it together. See what's on and book: www.norwichpodcastfestival.org

This one is for the horror podcast fans! Come and create a spooky audio drama with @longcatmedia.bsky.social! Write the script, perform the roles, and bring a world of terror to life... Saturday 18th October here at SOUNDYARD. For ages 18+ Book your tickets: www.norwichpodcastfestival.org/longcat

Join TOAST Poetry for an outrageously fun poetry and storytelling workshop especially for kids! We'll write poems, stories, songs inspired by sound and then record a special podcast together. Sunday 19th October, 10-11.30am at SOUNDYARD Book here: www.norwichpodcastfestival.org/toasties-event

We would LOVE to see you at our festival launch party! Expect a relaxed evening of chatting and drinks, for podcast makers and podcast lovers, and anyone curious about the world of audio. Friday 17th October from 6.30-9pm Tickets are free but limited: www.norwichpodcastfestival.org/festivallaunch

Join us at The Alexandra Tavern this Friday to launch Listen Up! - our Norwich Podcast Festival beer brewed by All Day Brewing. We'll also be recording a very special podcast about pub history and culture. It's a free event and everyone is welcome... www.norwichpodcastfestival.org/beerlaunch

It's your last chance to book for our podcasting workshop this Saturday. Come and learn with us (hello!) and a small group of like-minded podcasters, all in our welcoming and accessible studio space. Saturday 27th September, 10am-1pm. Book a place here ➡ soundyard.as.me/schedule/674...

Looking for something fun for the smaller audio fans in your life? Bring them along to our TOASTies poetry podcast workshop for kids with TOAST Poetry For families with children aged 6-11 Sunday 19th October, 10-11.30am at SOUNDYARD Book tickets here: www.norwichpodcastfestival.org/toasties-event

A little teaser of something special we have lined up for Norwich Podcast Festival. Audio Bites will be a first-of-its-kind sensory feast blending global dishes with immersive audio - from intimate monologues and evocative soundscapes to mini-documentaries. Limited tickets and more info soon...