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Send us a Text Message. Now you can own one of these beautiful Labrador Sculptures forever, as PAWS-itivity draws to a close - the Suffolk Libraries' annual campaign to raise money for the huge amount of work they do in the community. Auction is on Thu 12 October 2023 at 7:00 pm. In this episode we speak to Bruce Leeke Chief Executive of Suffolk Libraries, Alex Downing PAWS-itivity Fundraising Campaign Manager, and Marie Taylor Events Manager at the Food Museum PAWS-itivity brought together the community as a whole from local businesses, organisations, community groups, schools, artists and library users in a celebration of all that’s great about Suffolk. Over 40 Labrador dog sculptures and other artworks have been individually created by local artists to showcase the best of Suffolk. Bidding with Clarke & Simpson is now live for the auction of the PAWS-itivity art sculptures. All funds raised will support the work Suffolk Libraries do as a charity at the heart of the community, nurturing literacy, improving health and wellbeing. You can buy your favourite labrador at the online auction at The Sale Room - just register on this link https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb There are also limited tickets for the in-person fundraiser at Trinity Park on 12 October. Book now for this spectacular event or email fundraising@suffolklibraries.co.uk for more information. YOu can say a final farewell to all the Library Labradors at the Food Museum in Stowmarket from 4 to 8 October 2023 and see which dogs you'd like to bid for in the upcoming auction. Keep up to date by following PAWS-itivity Tails on Facebook and on Instagram. The Suffolk Pod Show is produced and managed by Podtalk.co.uk

Send us a Text Message. First up to the mic we talk to Heidi Franklin, entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Wild Play Ltd. Heidi talks about the writing and making of her wonderful new children’s book ‘Gordon’s Favourite Place’. The story is one of discovery and adventure and is based around Gordon, a young ‘being’ and their best friend Herbert (a hedgehog) as they make new friends around their much -loved woodland. These woods are the very same that Heidi curates her WildPlay adventures for real humans! Heidi reveals more about the story– the first in a planned series to follow. The book is beautifully illustrated by Jade Bartolf. Listen to the episode to find out where you can buy this brilliant book. Next to the mic is Sue Thompson, who moved to Suffolk a few years ago – a place where she and her husband used to holiday – but now are proud to call their home. Sue is a writer and a poet as well as a musician and loves life to the full. ‘Spending a Penny in Southwold’ is Sue’s collection of hilarious anecdotal pieces about some of the well-known tourist destinations in Suffolk as well as some humourous short stories of how she coped in a locked-down world. Sue also talks about her love for music and her cherished role as a band member in the Desperados (local Suffolk folk band). Sue tells us where you can her book. Thank you to both Heidi and Sue for being our guests. This podcast is produced and managed by Podtalk.co.uk If you'd like to be a guest on The Suffolk Pod Show - please email us at podtalkuk@gmail.com THANKS FOR LISTENING!!

Send us a Text Message. You’ll love this podcast episode if you like rock music, electronica and a great story or two! In the 1980s the rock band Twisted Sister had a hit record called ‘We’re Not Gonna Take It’ and at the age of 13, Dax was ‘that kid’ in the video - and to this day Dax is still great friends with lead singer Dee Snider – he says Dee has been an inspiration for his work since then. We play a couple of clips of Super Jelly's songs from their New Album, launching soon Dax Callner and his wife Amanda moved from New York to Bury St Edmund's to initially house-sit in late 2018. They both fell in love with the town and decided to make it their permanent home. He tells us about their happy move but also talks about few pitfalls of plugging in his instruments that were set on US voltage not the UK! Super Jelly formed in early 2019. Five musicians make up this original band and they produce soulful, vibrant music touching several genres including classic rock, punk and jazz rhythms. They play and perform their own original songs with the occasional cover. You can listen to a few clips in this episode. Dax has his own electronica / cinematic produced music - ‘Daxc’ and with influences from LCD Sound System and Peter Gabriel a clip of the track ‘The Backend’ is played in this podcast episode. Dax’s second passion in life is his position working with ‘Smile’ an event marketing company. Their philosophy is ‘Doing Well by Doing Good’ and champion responsible marketing. Dax also shares some funny comparisons between living in the UK to the US! The Super Jelly new album comes out very soon so follow Dax and Super Jelly on their Facebook page: @wearesuperjelly www.wearesuperjelly.com This podcast is produced and managed by Podtalk.co.uk If you'd like to be a guest on The Suffolk Pod Show - please email us at podtalkuk@gmail.com THANKS FOR LISTENING!!

Send us a Text Message. In this podcast we meet Aaron, Abbie and Mark, members of the ten-strong improvised comedy group [Insert Laughter Here] from Suffolk. This lovely group of very funny people have been improvising together for just over 3 years, listen to them chat about how comedy influenced their lives, which comedians they take inspiration from, how they met each other and how they perform together. Aaron talks about the format of their show - a series of hilarious games and then the improv begins with the interaction of their audiences. The fun continues as we all attempt to do some live improv in this podcast episode - with some success - you be the judge!! You have to go and see them live - they are hilarious and you will feel elated after a few minutes in their company! Next Show: 8.00 pm - Wednesday 23 March 2022 - at The Fisher Theatre in Bungay. (Doors open at 7.30 pm and tickets are £6 in advance or £8 on the door Get your tickets here: https://fishertheatre.org/FisherTheatre.dll/WhatsOn?Film=379932 See you all there! Follow [Insert Laughter Here] on Instagram on Twitter and on Facebook ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This podcast is produced and managed by Podtalk.co.uk If you'd like to be a guest on The Suffolk Pod Show - please email us at podtalkuk@gmail.com THANKS FOR LISTENING!!

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we talk to Mark Murphy MBE, double award Sony Gold winner and presenter of The Mark Murphy Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Suffolk. Mark talks about growing up in Suffolk, his home and school life, and his first moves into the DJ world, as well as his first gig in Ipswich as a teenager. Mark tells us about his first 'proper' job as a motor dealer, his early days and amusing stories as a Hospital radio presenter, and how he eventually got his foot through the door at the BBC. Mark worked for free to begin with and his persistence and drive paid off - as today he is the much loved lead presenter on BBC Radio Suffolk. He tells the story! Mark talks about how he met his wife, Lesley Dolphin, also is also a presenter on BBC Radio Suffolk, and the competitive start to their relationship right through to a wedding in Las Vegas! Mark is a well known and much loved public figure and a true advocate for Suffolk. He has led numerous successful campaigns across the region including 'Don't be a Tosser', 'Bin a Blade' (which resulted in 20,000 knives being handed in) and more recently he has increased the popularity of Suffolk's biggest coastline produce - Herring. Mark also talks about his painful childhood as he witnessed violence at home, and is now the patron of Lighthouse - a charity which supports women, young people and children who are victims of domestic abuse. www.lighthousewa.org.uk Mark talks about his love of football and his home team Ipswich Town Football Club. Pre-pandemic he ran a Saturday show 'Life's s Pitch' and he tells us about meeting and working with some of his childhood heroes. Listen to The Mark Murphy Breakfast Show from 6 am til 10 am every weekday. Thanks Mark for a very entertaining and interesting chat and revealing how you got to hear about that incredible MBE! ---- If you'd like to be a guest on The Suffolk Pod Show - please just get in touch with us podtalkuk@gmail.com or call us +44 7465 942580. The Suffolk Pod Show is produced and managed by Podtalk.co.uk

Send us a Text Message. In this podcast episode Charlotte Giddings, co-founder of Brownie and the Bean, brings us laughter, adventures, hilarious stories and mouth-watering brownies to taste! Charlotte starts off by telling us about her successful career in London, working for the BBC and eventually for ITV as their senior continuity producer. She talks about it being a tough and an unforgiving environment, and the massive responsibilities she took on at a very young age. Charlotte met Luke, her husband now, at a festival in London and tells a hilarious story about that chance meeting and Luke's friend's first impression of her. Charlotte and Luke made the decision to move to Suffolk a few years ago, so they moved, with their very young baby into a house they had never seen before - that's another story - with a very happy ending! You may have seen Charlotte and Luke on Escape to the Country? Charlotte is an entrepreneur through and through - and together with Luke, they amassed their skills and created Brownie and the Bean - a business they started from their own kitchen in the heart of Suffolk. Brownie and the Bean is now a hugely successful business - listen to how Charlotte and Luke started with nothing and where they are today. Brownie and the Bean is a now a 'boutique brownie gifting company' which offers fabulous luxury brownies and other beautiful gifts to a range of clients. You can buy direct, online, via wholesale and there is also a corporate gifting option too. Find them here brownieandthebean.com and keep up with them on social media! There's never a dull moment!! ___________________________________________________________________________________- If you'd like to feature your business on The Suffolk Pod Show - please just get in touch with us podtalkuk@gmail.com or call us +44 7465 942580. The Suffolk Pod Show is produced and managed by Podtalk.co.uk

Send us a Text Message. Prepare yourself for some of the best behind-the-scenes chat, a peak into the lives of this talented team and plenty of grown-up laughter! It's the full cast, choreographer and director of Jack and the Beanstalk. Kate Golledge (Director) and Darragh O’Leary (Choreographer) start this episode by sharing some of their stories and insights into this year’s Rock ‘n’ Roll pantomime. They reveal some of their techniques, what to expect from the show, and how they work together. Find out the secret of their partnership and their favourite cracker jokes! Steve Simmonds (Actor/Musician), who plays Dame Dolly Durden, and Daniel Carter-Hope (Actor/Musician), who plays Squire Snuffbox, talk about their hilarious antics in rehearsals, their roles on stage, music, laughter and they deliver their favourite cracker jokes in style. Natasha Magigi (Actor/Musician) plays Fairy Aubergine and Gemima, the Giant’s Wife, and Joe Butcher (Actor/Musician) plays the very scary and extremely tall Giant Blunderbore. Natasha and Joe tell us about their ‘giant’ roles and Natasha tells us a little bit about the magic of filming while Joe describes what it’s actually like being inside a 12ft puppet! Cracker jokes included! Nic Bryan (Actor/Musician), who plays Fleshcreep, and James Haggie (Actor/Musician), who plays Billy, talk about rehearsals and what it means to be back on the stage again at the New Wolsey Theatre. James talks about his reputation for being a bit of prankster and Nic tells us about the mischievous role of playing the Giant’s assistant. Just wait for their cracker jokes! Daniella Piper (Actor/Musician) plays Jill and Neil Urquhart (Actor/Musician) plays Jack. Dani talks about her ‘Jill,’ and her role as being much more of an integral part of the show rather than the traditional pantomime princess. Neil talks about Jack’s many talents and they both reveal how they manage to keep up their strength and enthusiasm show after show. Thank you to all of our guests for joining us and a special thank you to Katharine Allerton (New Wolsey Theatre Marketing team) for co-hosting this episode. Jack and the Beanstalk runs at the New Wolsey, Ipswich from 25 Nov– 8 Jan 2022 – watch in theatre or at home! Captioning, Audio Description, BSL, Relaxed Performances options are all available. Auditorium tickets HERE Livestream tickets

Send us a Text Message. Rob Jarvis, star of Luther, Hustle and Emmerdale, talks to us in this podcast episode about how life began as an actor; his early years, predominantly in musical theatre, and then how he transitioned into a successful TV and voice-over career. He takes us through memories of working at the Liverpool Everyman Theatre, The New Wolsey, The Bush in Shepherd’s Bush (where his TV career launched from) and working at the London Bubble. Rob talks about the villainous character he played in Luther (Series 1:Episode 4) – serial murderer ‘Graham Shand’, as well as finally meeting Idris Elba, and working with his great friend and director Sam Miller. Rob also tells us a story about meeting a man on a train who was terrified of him (his character, not actually him) and having played a joke on him as they got off the train. Rob goes onto to talk about playing the brilliant, and long-suffering fall guy, Eddie in Hustle. He tells us about working with the actors and the dynamics between them, the sadness they all felt when they finished their 8-season run and the slight hint of another series – although, as he says, ‘you always hear these things, and nothing really ever happens’. Rob chats about individual cast members in particularly how incredibly funny Matt Di Angelo is, and his admiration of working with the great Robert Glenister. Rob recounts several TV appearances including a small part on Dr Who, Christmas Special 2013, accompanied with some very funny tales. Playing shady character Russell Posner in Emmerdale has been one of Rob’s latest roles. Rob talks about his fantastic experience of working with the Emmerdale team and particularly, again admiration for actress Susan Cookson who plays Wendy Posner. Listen to see if his character may return! Rob talks about some of his voiceover work including include lots of trailer films – for Sky, BBC, Channel 5 etc, and a documentary he does Emergency Helicopter Medics. Rob is an accomplished guitarist and plays regularly in Woodbridge Suffolk – check out the amazing Doghouse Blues Band follow them on Facebook to see their next gig – it’s in November! The Ink Festival, taking place in Suffolk in November, is something Rob is very passionate about – and looking forward to being a part of. Thank you, Rob, for your generosity in time and spirit for this episode! Follow Rob on twitter here

Send us a Text Message. Early morning presenter on Virgin Radio – Sam Pinkham joins us on podcast episode 43! Sam is a massive fan of Suffolk and visits every year with this family and stays in Southwold as well as various other locations around the county – and he loves going to Latitude – who doesn’t?! Sam began his career as a salesperson – selling houses, hoovers, cars and in his words ‘He’d sell his Gran!’. Listen to Sam’s first moment when he realised he wanted to be a radio presenter – the ultimate epiphany for him. He talks about his first job as an ‘eye in the sky’ traffic reporter and his incredible sickness from flying in permanent circles! Sam loves his current job as the early morning show presenter on Virgin Radio and talks a great deal about working with Chris Evans – again in his words ‘He’s a great cuddler’! Sam talks about his incredible experiences of working with Chris and how much he loves it, and Chris, and how he admires his incredible professionalism. Sam recounts a recent story when Chris rang him at 7pm and asked him to do his show – and then added ‘and by the way – Noel Gallagher’s on!’. Listen to Sam talk about that interview with Noel. We ask Sam about what happens when things go wrong live on air – he talks about filling dead air recently when the desk went down – and not knowing how long it would be out of action – for him, the panic set him, for his co-presenter Gabby Roslyn – as she said ‘I love to talk’. Sam also talks about how much he loves working with Gabby. You can also listen to his story about a nightmare interview with Michael Parkinson. Sam is a passionate, fun and driven person and his enthusiasm for life is addictive – he talks more about his love of cars, boats, property and his children. Find out what his dream car is and what he drives every day! Sam loves to sail around the Suffolk Coast and last year he hired a 9m 300hp rib in which he squeezed 15 kids! Sam and his family also spend time in Woodbridge and Orford. Sam also mentions that he is looking at co-hosting a TV show in Suffolk with Chris Evans. Sam is the brother of Natalie Pinkham, TV Presenter and Formula One pit lane reporter for Sky Sports F1. Sam talks about his close relationship with Natalie and several capers including stepping onto a huge yacht in Monaco uninvited – the party started the moment they got to the main deck! We highly recommend you listen to this episode – but be prepared to be thoroughly entertained! You can hear Sam on Virgin Radio every weekday morning from 4am - 6.30am and you can follow him on Instagram and Twitter. #thesuffolkpodshow #virginradio #thecarcrowd #sampinkham #podcast #podcasts #interview #radiopresenter #suffolk #latitude #southwold #orford #lovesuffolk #atomicmedia #chrisevans #noelgallagher #gabbyroslyn #nataliepinkham #grahamswan #podcastersofinstagram #podtalkUK #skysports #chrisevansbreakfastshow #sampinkhambreakfastshow #sky

Send us a Text Message. In this podcast episode we talk to sensational cast members Sarah Whittuck, Peter Peverley and Olivia Foster-Browne as well as Pete Rowe Artistic Director of the New Wolsey Theatre and writer and director, of the smash hit show ‘Never Lost at Home’. Pete Rowe tells the story behind the making of ‘Never Lost at Home’, a live stage show wrapped around Ipswich Town Football club’s UEFA Cup winning season in 1980/81. The story (created from a collection of real stories from fans and Ipswich Town Football club from that time) focuses on a fictitious family, The Coombes, and their friends, all obsessive Town fans, as they make a pact to watch every away-game in Europe. The story also recounts the 80/81 season through the eyes of Bobby Robson, then manager of Ipswich Town team, and his players. Pete also tells us about the mix of comedy and drama in the show. Pete gives us an insight to the making of the show as well as the use of film, how he chose that sensational soundtrack (including Everybody Wants to Rule the World, Tainted Love and Can you Feel it), the talented singers and musicians, the youth theatre community group’s involvement recreating the action on the pitch without a ball! Sarah Whittuck, actor, musician and singer, plays Sheila Coombes, mother and anchor of the family. Sarah loves the New Wolsey theatre and is over the moon to be back there on stage ‘it’s what dreams are made of’ she says. She talks about the show and her role within the fictitious Coombes family. She also talks to us about perfecting her Suffolk accent, with famous voice coach Charlie Haylock. Sarah talks about her career, her life and how she manages to remain in perfect health throughout long performance runs. Peter Peverley is highly revered for his performances as Bobby Robson and he talks about getting into the character of Bobby, including the training and study he puts into the role. Peter was born and raised close to Bobby Robson’s home village which, as he says, gives him a great head start in recreating Bobby’s pitch, timbre and inflection. Peter is a musician and singer as well as an actor, he talks about his passion for playing live gigs in working men’s clubs and other venues around his hometown – he adds he may throw a bit of Bobby into his live gigs! Peter gives us a few lines from the show! Olivia Foster-Browne, professional actor singer and dancer, plays ‘Ange’ – best friends with the Coombes family and wife of 'Smudger' played by Keanu Adolphus Johnson. Olivia talks about ‘Ange’ as a strong, layered and witty woman and chats about some of the similarities between Ange and her real self. Olivia also chats about on-stage chemistry with Keanu and her love of singing ‘that big song’ at the end, come on it’s ‘Tina Turner’! Never Lost at Home runs at the New Wolsey Theatre until Saturday 9th October 2021. To book AUDITORIUM tickets (including relaxed performance, BSL, AD, Captioned performances and dementia friendly performances) https://www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/shows/never-lost-at-home/ To book LIVESTREAM tickets (AD and Captioned) https://www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/shows/never-lost-at-home-livestream/ Imagery created by The Suffolk Pod Show, original Photo credits: Mike Kwasniak

Send us a Text Message. Jimmy Doherty talk to us about the latest news from Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park including the birth of Suffolk’s first-born Tapir – named Tobias. Jimmy tells us about the Rare Breeds Survival Trust, founded by Adam Henson’s father, who played a major part in keeping the Gloucester Old Spot from becoming extinct. The trust was set up to protect Britain's native rare breeds – from chickens to horses. Jimmy talks more about protecting rare breeds and how important their genetic value is to protect the future of all livestock, as Jimmy says ‘to lose them is like losing a part of our food heritage’. Jimmy also spends some time talking about Suffolk’s native horses – The Suffolk Punch, and the importance of preserving these beautiful animals. Jimmy has been president of the trust for 5 years and talks about a recent phone call with HRH Prince of Wales. Jimmy talks about his lifelong fascination of the natural world and recounts several hilarious stories about his first job washing cars to save up to buy his first aquarium, as well as budgies escaping into trees and reptiles living in his father’s garage. Jimmy, as he says himself, was obsessed with two things in his early years – the natural world and the military. After 5 years in the TA his draw to nature was too strong for him so he read Zoology and did a PhD in Entomology. He talks about a resolving moment in his life following Sept 11th and decided to live his dream, do what he’s always wanted to do – ‘get his hands back into the soil’ instead of spending life behind a microscope. Renting land was affordable in those days and Jimmy took to his first hands-on farming with pigs – ‘it suited me’ he says as they didn’t need prime grazing land. Jimmy talks about his first years in business, meeting his wife and taking her on her first date to the London Aquarium. Jimmy tells us all about his new TV Show – ‘Builds on Wheels’ – available on Discovery Plus and Quest from 28 September. He talks about his co-presenter Jimmy De Ville and his engineering expertise and the extraordinary journey they both go on meeting eight couples around the UK who have built their own unique homes on wheels. Jimmy mentions his own recent build on wheels too – a Green Goddess Fire Engine conversion. Back to the Wildlife Park now, and Jimmy talks with so much love about all his animals, from livestock to exotic. He talks about Basil the Anteater, as well as his rescue monkeys from Spain – and the antics these fabulous, and slightly naughty creatures get up to on the Farm. Jimmy also talks about butterflies and the stunning tropical butterfly house which will reopen on the Farm in Spring. He chats about being captivated by butterflies from an early age and butterflies, he points out, are an ‘indicator species’ – ‘if they are doing badly, then our environment is doing badly’. Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park offer all sorts of events and special experiences – and don’t miss the opportunity of going to one of his infamous Big Beef Nights! www.jimmysfarm.com Pannington Hall Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 2AR. Phone: 01473 604206

Send us a Text Message. In this exhilarating podcast episode Ray Travasso, gives us an extraordinary interview and talks about the magic that can happen when using music as therapy. Ray and his team of music therapy professionals elevate and mend lives every day. They work with adults and children of all ages and Ray tells us the story of ‘Margaret’ who has no speech or movement on one side of her body and yet music changes all of that for her – listen to the clip and hear what happens. Suffolk Music Therapy Services works across East Anglia from Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire to Essex and Norfolk. https://www.suffolkmusictherapyservices.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/suffolkmusictherapyservices #suffolkmusictherapy #suffolk #musictherapy #essex #norfolk #cambridge #music #wellbeing #therapy #podcast #podcastvibes #powerofmusic #thesuffolkpodshow #podshow Thank you to Stonham Barns Park for the introduction and interview.

Send us a Text Message. Sue and Annie are a dynamic duo who are changing the lives of adults and children for the better. Listen to this enlightening podcast episode for tips and advice on managing stress and anxiety in the workplace, menopause in the workplace and the importance of teaching sexual harassment awareness in schools and they tell us how we, as parents, play an important part in educating our children on the subject. AND THERE'S MORE!! - Sue and Annie are offering a FREE 10 minute ‘Wellness in the Workplace’ webinar following on from this podcast episode. Details will be available on their social media channels soon! Both Sue and Annie are nurses and set up OM Health and Wellbeing Consultancy after years of practicing (and they still do work with schools). They work with a variety of clients; businesses of all sizes, schools as well as private individuals and offer a wide-ranging scope of advice, training, coaching and tips through workshops and one to one sessions. Get in touch with Sue and Annie here: www.omhwc.org.uk or find them on instagram and twitter @om_hwc and Linkedin @omhwc ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening! We'd love it if you could subscribe to our podcast - it helps us enormously! Also we welcome any feedback - please just send us an email podtalkuk@gmail.com If you’d like to be a guest on the Suffolk Pod Show please email us at podtalkuk@gmail.com Website: www.podtalk.co.uk/podcast This podcast is produced and managed by podtalk.co.uk

Send us a Text Message. Richard Grainger has recently returned to his Suffolk roots after his illustrious global banking career. Richard tells his story, about his own life and his work, with openness and integrity. He talks about his earlier years, a happy childhood, his life at Cambridge University and his first tender years as he stepped out into the world of banking. New York, London and then Hong Kong; Richard started his career at Credit Suisse and then moved to Barclays Bank, which took him to Hong Kong in 2003. Richard talks about arriving in Hong Kong with his family only to be hit with the news on their first day “Man dies in Kowloon from mystery virus”. SARS had just broken out and it was a terrifying first few months as they tried to settle in. Based in Hong Kong, Richard travelled on business to Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines and occasionally to Australia, India and Sri Lanka. Life was good, his career flying but his absence from home and family life eventually took its toll. Richard talks candidly about his immeasurable sadness as his marriage fell apart. Richard was burned out; the pressures of working life in those days were ‘brutal’, he explains, and he needed a change of lifestyle. He moved on to a very successful career at The British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong where they ran an excellent angel investment program. As Richard tells us “It was a bit like the Dragons Den TV show…My role was to screen applicants and mentor them through the whole process”. Richard had a fulfilling career in Hong Kong, remarried, and eventually moved his family back to Suffolk, via the Philippines, to bring up his younger children. Richard talks about all four of his children and how proud he is of them all. In January 2020, as the pandemic broke across the world, he managed to get his family home just in time for the birth of his 4th child. Settled back in the UK, it was the moment that Richard turned his long-term plans into a reality and he created his own business – Clear Idea Finance. Richard talks about what Clear Idea Finance does: ‘We help businesses raise money. Our clients are business owners, entrepreneurs, property developers and investors. We advise them on their options for commercial finance, and we help them to find the finance they need to grow their business or finance their next project.’ ‘A major focus for us is to build and nurture a network of what we call Introducers. These are usually professional services firms, such as accountants, solicitors, financial advisors, business brokers, auction houses. Basically, any firm (or anyone) who might have clients or contacts that from time to time might need commercial finance.’ In recent years Richard has become a huge advocate for running – he started only 7 years ago and talks about the incredible impact on his mental health and positive state of mind. Richard has taken part in half marathons, full marathons and even an ultra-marathon in the Philippines. You can get in touch with Richard by visiting his website Clearideafinance.com, or by email at richard@clearideafinance.com, or you can find him through his LinkedIn page Clear Idea Finance. #clearideafinance #businessfinance #finance #commercialfinance #businessloans #podcast #richardgrainger #thesuffolkpodshow #suffolk #uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you’d like to be a part of the Suffolk Pod Show please email us at podtalkuk@gmail.com Website: www.

Send us a Text Message. Pam is fun, vibrant, strong, passionate and a real expert in fashion and style! Born and bred in Ipswich Pam started modelling in her late teens and went on to become a superstar in her industry. Listen to Pam talk about how she launched her fashion styling business, her modelling career and how she's developed Suffolk's biggest fashion show 'Suffolk Fashion'. Pam believes in empowering her clients through style and talks about how she works with her customers and changes their lives. Pam also talks about working as a fashion model on ITV This Morning and gives us a little insight to what it's like to work with Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby. Pam also talks about her work for Trinny London. To get in touch with Pam visit her website fashion.candy.style or find her on social media under fashion candy style. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Suffolk Pod Show is an inspirational, informative and entertaining interview podcast show featuring well-known personalities, entrepreneurs, influencers, business leaders, sports people, artists and creatives from Suffolk, UK. www.podtalk.co.uk/podcast If you’d like to be a part of the Suffolk Pod Show please email us at podtalkuk@gmal.com This podcast is produced and managed by Podtalk.co.uk #fashion #style #fashionmodel #suffolk #uk #podcast #podcasts #podcast2021 #thesuffolkpodshow #podtalk #fashiontalk #clothes #shoes #makeup #itvthismorning #trinnylondon #modelling #model

Send us a Text Message. Extraordinary talent best describes our guests on this podcast episode. Listen to all five Suffolk business owners talk about how they changed their lives and set up their successful companies. Cassie Bendall and Rich Wood – Founders of Cheddar Creative Cass and Rich, both from the creative agency world, saw a huge gap in the market for a ‘human-centred’ design agency, an agency which revolves around design-thinking. They formed Cheddar Creative with a firm vision to help companies build sustainable brands and develop user experience (UX). Today they are in the Future50 2021 which celebrates the region’s most innovative and high-potential companies as well as ranked #1 brand strategy agency in the world in leading industry magazine Creativepool. Listen to them talk about what they do, and how they do it! www.cheddarcreative.co.uk Milo Williams – Founder of Rubix M&E Milo set up Rubix from his dining room table 5 years ago at the age of 22. Rubix M and E is a recruitment agency which places skilled gas engineers, electricians and plumbers into contract and permanent work across the UK. From starting with one client to 100’s today, Milo's company turnovers more than £2million per year. Milo talks about how he invests in his own staff – and has built an incredible team around him - ‘The Rubix Family’. Milo is also developing a bespoke app for his clients and launched Chainbox Global during the pandemic which connects PPE to end-users. www.rubixmande.com Kristian Day – Co-Founder of Insight Energy Kristian and his brother Adam set up Insight Energy last year, in the height of the pandemic with a very clear mission in mind. As parents they have a huge interest in the future for their children and our world, so together they’ve teamed up to help people make the transition to using sustainable energy systems. Kristian talks about how solar panels, air and ground source heat pumps and EV charging systems can save us money as well as help us all to work towards fighting climate change. Insight Energy designs and installs sustainable energy systems into homes and businesses. www.insightenergy.uk Melody Easey – Founder of Lodge Sports and Remedial Massage Melody used to ride out racehorses in Newmarket and was a keen Marshall Arts enthusiasts, so is well accustomed to injuries and pain! Following her dream to work in forensic mental health, Melody became an occupational therapist and eventually transitioned in to sports massage, commonly referred to today as Soft Tissue Therapy. Melody works with the Red Lodge Rugby team as well as triathletes and endurance runners, she also has plenty of private clients who are manual and office workers. Melody is a Level 5 Soft Tissue Therapist (the highest qualification available) and talks to us about the massage industry being a minefield for customers – as there is no regulating body. www.lsrmassage.co.uk Thank you all our guests for joining us on the show - you're a true inspiration to us! -------------------------------------------------------------- The Suffolk Pod Show is an inspirational, informative and entertaining interview podcast show featuring well-known personalities, entrepreneurs, influencers, business leaders, sports personalities, artists and creatives from Suffolk, UK. www.podtalk.co.uk/podcast If you’d like to be a part of the Suffolk Pod Show please email us at podtalkuk@gmal.com This podcast is p

Send us a Text Message. Being ‘you’ in business is tough! Being ‘you’ and being a huge success in business is a phenomenal achievement and that’s exactly how Bridget McIntyre worked her way up to being the former CEO of Sun Alliance. Bridget has just completed her term as The High Sheriff of Suffolk and now runs her own interconnected companies – Dream-On, Blossom Charity and Alitus. In this podcast episode Bridget talks about her very unremarkable school life, being asked to mime playing her instrument in the school concert, and how, once she left school and took to the real world, she turned from an average student into a straight A student. She talks about how she discovered her own learning style, and how that led her to embrace the business world – the Bridget way! Bridget is full of energy and passion and is one of those people who seem to be magnetic when you meet her. She reveals some of her learning styles to us, as well as her ingenious memory methods that help her, even today, to be the very best that she can be. Listen to the full episode as Bridget takes you on her fascinating journey in life, gives us top tips and advice on leadership and business practice, as well as tell us how her three current businesses are growing as social enterprises. Finally, Bridget talks to us about her brilliant book ‘The Pink Recorder’, which is a page-turner for people who want to be inspired and want to get the very best out of life. Bridget’s businesses: www.dream-on.co.uk www.theblossomcharity.co.uk www.alitus.co.uk Thank you Bridget! ------------------------------------------ The Suffolk Pod Show is an inspirational, informative and entertaining interview podcast show featuring well-known personalities, entrepreneurs, influencers, business leaders, artists and creatives from Suffolk, UK. www.podtalk.co.uk/podcast If you’d like to be a part of the Suffolk Pod Show please email us at podtalkuk@gmal.com This podcast is produced and managed by Podtalk.co.uk #podcast #podcasts #bridgetmcintyre #dream-on #blossomcharity #alitus #leadership #inspiration #mentor #coaching #training #fashion #lifestyle #suffolk #lovepodcasts #podcast2021 #interview #audio #suffolklife #suffolkpeople #lovesuffolk

Send us a Text Message. This lively podcast episode will fill you with inspiration and admiration as we interview five special guests who talk about their lives and their flourishing Suffolk businesses. Clair Bryant – Founder of The Handy Marketing Company and winner of Best SME Marketing Company for East Anglia 2021. Clair shares her world with us – she’s vibrant, fun and an all-round marketing expert. Listen to Clair talk about how she works with many clients with different marketing needs, and how she can adapt to many marketing challenges. She is a social media buff and a consummate copy writer. Clair spreads her ‘joy of marketing’ across Suffolk! www.thehandymarketingcompany.com Tony Murdock – Founder of TR Global Events Tony’s story is one of inspiration; he followed his dream. Life in hospitality started in a small Inn called the Pheasant, near Belfast, and from small beginnings he rose to become Director and General Manager of the Quy Mill Hotel in Cambridge for 7 years . Now Tony runs his own company, TR Global Events which is an award-winning thriving corporate and private event company. www.tr-globalevents.com Lorna Rayner – Founder of Nesh Home Staging + Interiors Lorna is bringing professional home staging to Suffolk – with her years of experience in show homes and a real-life experience of living in an fully state-of-the-art eco home. Lorna talks about Nesh, her passion for re-creating rooms and whole houses into a highly desirable and liveable spaces. Lorna prepares houses for sale and rent too – saving people hundreds of pounds and helps to get them the very best price for their homes. www.neshinteriors.co.uk James Scott – Founder of Ninedeli - Southwold James tells us about his difficult start in life as an adult, and despite adversity, and overcoming many difficulties, he has now put his heart and soul in the hugely popular Ninedeli in Southwold. James’ delicatessen has a wonderful vibe to it – a truly positive aura – expect to try one of James’ bespoke blended coffees and homemade cakes. You can also pre-order fabulous Cromer Crab dishes or Seafood platters for beach hut take-aways on Southwold Beach! Brilliant! www.ninedeli.co.uk Harriet Lawton – Manager of Suffolk Plant Centre Harriet made a snap decision to enquire about a job as she drove past the Suffolk Plant Centre as it was being built. On just a whim, Harriet today is the manager of Suffolk Plant Centre, as she puts it ‘a garden centre for serious gardeners’, and she tells us about the incredible range of plants available – many of them home grown in their nurseries. Harriet also tells us about latest gardening trends, specialist gardens and their Christmas trees which are grown on their land in Scotland. www.suffolkplantcentre.co.uk Thank you to all of our guests for being part of this special April episode, and we wish you all much success. If you’d like to be a guest on one of our multi-guest shows – please get in touch with us through www.podtalk.co.uk or call us on 07465 942580. The Suffolk Pod Show is produced and managed by Podtalk.co.uk #podcast #suffolk #thesuffolkpodshow #gardening #marketing #delicatessan #homestaging #interiors #events #parties #suffolkpeople #suffolklife #podcasting #podcast2021 #business #supportlocalbusiness

Send us a Text Message. Graham Ellis played rugby for Scotland and is now the Principal of leading independent school - Brookes UK. In this podcast episode Graham talks about his love of rugby from a young boy. He attended one of Scotland’s most prestigious independent schools, Hawick, where he jokes that you were given two choices on arrival – horses or rugby! He took rugby! He was taught by the late great Bill McClaren, one’s of Scotland’s finest international rugby commentators, and Graham tell us about Bill’s huge influence on his life – which he carried through with him to playing for Scotland himself, and as a PE teacher right to this day. Graham talks about playing with some of Scotland’s most famous rugby players, including Scott Hastings, Gary Armstrong and the formidable Brewster Brothers. Graham describes himself as a reasonable player – but claims his success was due to hard work and dedication to the game. It paid off! He played in all matches for Scotland during the 1997 Five Nations. Graham talks about what it was like to play for his country in some of those very well known stadiums. Graham moved from Scotland when he married and lives in Suffolk with his family. Graham is now the Principal of independent school, Brookes UK – a highly regarded school locally here in Suffolk and across the world. Brookes UK has an incredible ethos and breaks the mould of prestigious 'long driveway' independent schools by shining a needful light on an alternative approach to day schooling and boarding. Graham is evidently, and genuinely, passionate about the school and every student within it. From 2 years to sixth form, small classes with a maximum of 15 students, he believes Brookes offers a secure, happy and positive learning environment for children of all backgrounds and abilities. There is no exam to pass to get into Brookes, children are welcomed on the basis of their ability to a degree, but also their character and what they can bring to the school – and importantly, what they will get out of an education at Brookes. Graham talks about the flexi-boarding – with some students from across the globe as well as local students who may be weekly boarders or occasional borders – “it’s helpful for their parents to be able to put their children in for a night now and again – or a weekend” he says. The borders are looked after by a young live-in family – and they very much all live as a family. Graham and his team have perfected a strong and positive cultural balance - which they believe is critical for children to take on into their adult life. Brookes UK offers an all-round education, academically, as well as in sports, arts, drama and music. Students return to Brookes for the Summer term and Graham is bringing in some extra Teaching Assistants to support children through this critically important term following pandemic restrictions. Graham thanks his wonderful team of staff, the children and the parents for their relentless support through this last and difficult year. To find about more about Brookes UK or to get in touch with Graham please contact him or any member of staff through their website: uk.brookes.org. You can also follow the school on Instagram. #brookesuk #boardingschool #independentschool #uk #suffolk #education #podcast #thesuffolkpodshow #educationpodcast #schoolpodcast #suffolklife #privateschool #rugby #scotland #scottishrugby #fivenations #sixnations #grahamellis #rugbyunion #podcast2021 #interview #toppodcast

Send us a Text Message. Fascinating episode with Nick, who talks about the phenomenal work that the National Trust do up and down the Suffolk coastline, as well revealing some hugely interesting facts about the filming of ‘The Dig’, at Sutton Hoo and what really happened on discovering the Anglo Saxo burial grounds. He also talks about the incredible experience of visiting the site today. He also shines a clearer light on the mysteries of Orford Ness. It is an internationally important site for nature conservation, breeding and migrating birds, specialised plants and other wildlife, but also was used for experimental weaponry testing during the war, and later in the cold war. This episode will take you on a really interesting journey across the numerous National Trust sites in Suffolk – as well as give us all a greater understanding of the important and outstanding work that the National Trust does in protecting and conserving our heritage, across the UK. www.nationaltrust.org.uk #nationaltrust #suffolk #suttonhoo #thedig #orfordness #pinmill #ickford #lavenham #heritage #conservation #podcast #thesuffolkpodshow #podcast2021 #lovesuffolk #suffolkpeople #greatbritain #suffolklife #suffolkwildlife #suffolkheritage