Although the usual Kent County Show couldn't go ahead this year, the Kent County Agricultural Society worked tirelessly to bring the community a scaled-back event - over two days instead of three - at the same location, the Detling Showground in Maidstone. The Kent County Summer Fayre featured some of the well known attractions - show jumping, vintage vehicles, woodland area, live music and a small number of trade stands. Reporter Anna Louise Claydon went along to find out the impact it's had on local farmers... (for BBC Radio 4)

Reporting for BBC Radio 4 from the Kent County Summer Fayre

ALC EQUINE DEMO

Step into the Brundish countryside to explore the UK's only licensed forge with young entrepreneur and Blacksmith Paul Stoddart - Presented & Produced by Anna Louise Claydon for BBC Radio 4

Radio 4 - Kingdom Forge

Ipswich Prepares for Suffolk Pride

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Anna Louise Demo

Join Anna Louise and Track Dogs as they share the magic of building the bands' sound reflect on their journey and debate what Americana music really is. Based in Spain, Track Dogs have won fans globally, earning a reputation as a dynamic live act. Highlights include: Shrewsbury Folk Festival, Costa Festival, The Royal Albert Hall, Wickham Music Festival and Glastonbury. 

Track Dogs Interview on Black Deer Radio

Adam Hoskins joined me in the studio during my 12 Hours On Air for Make A Wish to talk about his creative journey, meeting his biggest inspirations, his plans for the future & dog handling.

Interview with Conductor, Musical Director & Orchestrator, Adam Hoskins

James Whale & Anna Louise join Andy Twyman for a rendition of 'Like A Man' - with a twist! - on BBC Radio Kent.

'Like A Man' with James Whale, Anna Louise & musician Andy Twyman

Apparently 10:10pm is the best time to get to sleep & 7am is the time to go jogging. Anna Louise visits Personal Trainer Dan Harebottle to find out the best way to start the day...

How do you get ready for the day ahead?

Anna Louise talks to Keyboard Wizard & Legend Rick Wakeman, whilst covering 'The Dominic King' Arts & Entertainment show on BBC Radio Kent 6-9pm

Anna Louise talks to Rick Wakeman

Award-winning Presenter & Producer 
International Radio Award Winner 2016 (New York Festivals)
SRA Best Female Silver 2015
2x Best Female winner KiC Awards 2015 & 2016
Best Entertainment Show KIC winner 2015
BBC RADIO 4 | Black Deer Radio | Black Deer Festival 
Previously: BBC Radio Kent, BBC's Inside Out, Fun Kids Radio, BBC Suffolk, BBC Essex.

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