Suffolk Money

In this episode, Colin is joined by Alan Nicholls from Moneyhelper.org.uk, the government-backed service that provides free, impartial and independent guidance to help people make informed decisions about their money and pensions. Alan explains why MoneyHelper is an ideal starting point for anyone facing a financial decision, whether it’s planning for retirement, managing day-to-day finances, navigating a major life event, or simply looking for reassurance that they’re on the right track. Drawin

Colin and Lou are back for Season 8, kicking things off with a practical, no-nonsense look at how to get your finances working harder for you. Whether you're looking to tidy things up or make smarter long-term decisions, this episode is packed with straightforward tips you can act on right away. They dive into seven key areas that can make a real difference: • Taking a fresh look at your household subscriptions and monthly bills and cutting the waste • Making sure you're getting the most out of

It’s been a real song and dance producing our latest podcast, which is all about the wonderful team at CTC (Children’s Theatre Company)! Kevin Burch went to see them rehearse for their upcoming production of Annie Jr and met CTC principal, Bridie Rowe and, some of the very talented cast. Bridie explains all about the quality of CTC’s work and how this has impacted the hundreds of young people who have been part of its journey, since she launched the company 16 years ago. Starting as a Summer Sch

Each one takes about a week to make and they truly are things of beauty. They’re the hand-made and hand-painted teapots, produced by the talented team at Carters of Suffolk. Based at Stonham Barns Park, the business is now in the hands of John and Val Baldry. For our latest podcast Kevin Burch went to meet them and to see their extraordinary range, which is highly sought after by collectors around the world. John, Val and the team are rightly very proud of what they do, as the only company in th

As many an entrepreneur will tell you, the key to success is spotting an opportunity and taking a leap of faith. That’s what happened with Ian and Sarah Williams, who took on an unloved patch of land on the banks of the River Stour and have transformed it into a highly successful holiday and leisure park. In this episode, Kevin Burch meets this dynamic duo, to find out all about Constable Park. Set in the heart of Constable Country overlooking Dedham Vale and the RSPB nature reserve in Brantham,

Ipswich is about to stage its first ever Book Festival. Taking place over three days (from Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th October), this will involve an incredible 43 events across 11 of the town’s top venues. So for our latest podcast Kevin Burch sat down to chat with Tony Felgate, one of the team behind this event, as it gathers momentum and promises to be the start of something quite special. Tony is a big fan of Ipswich and its rich history and cultural heritage. He explains why Ipswich needs a boo