Back in the 1990s there was a very popular restaurant at Whitemore, about 20 minutes’ drive from Launceston. It was called Gossips, and you’d be met at the door by John Glover, and his wife Sue was the chef out the back in the kitchen. Chris Sayer talks to John and Sue about Gossips, and how they came to operate this very popular restaurant throughout the 1990s before it closed, heralding the end of the era of country restaurants.

<div>Back in the 1990s there was a very popular restaurant at Whitemore, about 20 minutes’ drive from Launceston. It was called Gossips, and you’d be met at the door by John Glover, and his wife Sue was the chef out the back in the kitchen. Chris Sayer talks to John and Sue about Gossips, and how they came to operate this very popular restaurant throughout the 1990s before it closed, heralding the end of the era of country restaurants.</div>

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Created at Launceston's community radio station City Park Radio, that proudly provides local content in programs broadcast to northern Tasmania.

The Hot Seat profiles a different person each episode, exploring their life, career, hobbies, passions, and favourite music. Each guest in the Hot Seat either lives in, or has a connection with, northern Tasmania.

Created at Launceston's community radio station City Park Radio, that proudly provides local content in programs broadcast to northern Tasmania.
The Hot Seat profiles a different person each episode, exploring their life, career, hobbies, passions, and favourite music. Each guest in the Hot Seat either lives in, or has a connection with, northern Tasmania.

Back in the 1990s there was a very popular restaurant at Whitemore, about 20 minutes' drive from Launceston. It was called Gossips, and...

Sue and John Glover - former owners of country restaurant Gossips

One of earliest Hot Seat programs, was when Adrian Wood spoke with actor and theatre veteran Bill Carney. Bill was an avid presenter of programs on City Park Radio, and his story, as told to Adrian, was fascinating and inspiring. Bill Carney sadly passed away in September, 2024, in his 91st year.

One of earliest Hot Seat programs, was when Adrian Wood spoke with actor and theatre veteran Bill Carney. Bill was an avid presenter of programs on City Park Radio, and his story, as told to Adrian, was fascinating and inspiring. Bill Carney sadly passed away in September, 2024, in his 91st year.

Vale Bill Carney

Jeff was a familiar sight around Launceston, entertaining young and old alike with his masterful balloon twisting. But he has done so much more in his remarkable life, and Chris Sayer found out in this fascinating chat.

Jeff Hayes passed away in September, 2023.

Jeff was a familiar sight around Launceston, entertaining young and old alike with his masterful balloon twisting. But he has done so much more in his remarkable life, and Chris Sayer found out in this fascinating chat.
Jeff Hayes passed away in September, 2023.

Jeff Hayes - magician and master balloon artist.

This Hot Seat episode coincided with a very special event that was held in Campbell Town on the very same day. The Northern Tasmanian Light Horse Troop hosted the War Animal Remembrance Day and a plaque was unveiled to honour the contribution of all animals that served in time of war. Terese Binns and Sherrie Rees from the Light Horse Troop talked to Chris Sayer about the Dedication, the ceremony in Campbell Town later that day, and some of the many animals that have participated in war.

This Hot Seat episode coincided with a very special event that was held in Campbell Town on the very same day. The Northern Tasmanian Light Horse Troop hosted the War Animal Remembrance Day and a plaque was unveiled to honour the contribution of all animals that served in time of war. Terese Binns and Sherrie Rees from the Light Horse Troop talked to Chris Sayer about the Dedication, the ceremony in Campbell Town later that day, and some of the many animals that have participated in war.

Sue and John Glover - former owners of country restaurant Gossips

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