Sometimes it is with heavy heart and great regret that we announce someone’s departure. Sometimes it is clearly an opportunity that can’t be missed and we wave people off with all of our love and best wishes. On this occasion, we’re talking very much about the latter.
After more than 4 years at Golden Square and after presenting almost every show on the schedule, Sarah Champion is heading off to try her luck in LA with her ‘other half’ Lee. She’s got an agent over there and is moving over for a few months to see whether she can crack LA LA land. You don’t need me to tell you about Sarah’s professionalism both on and off-air, you’ve heard the shows and been at the events she’s hosted, such as Rock Trivia. For many of us, it’s been at festivals where we’ve really seen Sarah at her best. She’s done hundreds of interviews and will be remembered for her abilities as a journalist and also for making wellies look like the ultimate fashion accessory… she has certainly proved to be a hit with many of our male listeners (if you look at the webcam stats!).
Sarah has told me that if it doesn’t work out, in the words of California’s Governor ‘I’ll be back’. I’m sure you’ll agree they’d be stupid to turn her down. But, if she does return sooner than expected, we look forward to seeing her at Golden Square again.
I’m sure there’ll be some form of beverage consumption to be had between now and the middle of January, but feel free to send her an ultra-festive message of congratulation.
Paul
