Episodes

The best business ideas are often based on innovative solutions to existing problems. This is exactly what Olive Quinton came up with when she founded Lofty Heights CIC; a Not For Profit Social Enterprise that supports the Suffolk community in the most amazing way. In this episode Colin chats with Olive, who explains how she came up with the remarkable concept of combining two seemingly unrelated issues, that when put together provide specialist support to the more vulnerable people in our commu...

The best business ideas are often based on innovative solutions to existing problems. This is exactly what Olive Quinton came up with when she founded Lofty Heights CIC; a Not For Profit Social Enterprise that supports the Suffolk community in the most amazing way. In this episode Colin chats with Olive, who explains how she came up with the remarkable concept of combining two seemingly unrelated issues, that when put together provide specialist support to the more vulnerable people in our commu...

The best business ideas are often based on innovative solutions to existing problems. This is exactly what Olive Quinton came up with when she founded Lofty Heights CIC; a Not For Profit Social Enterprise that supports the Suffolk community in the most amazing way. In this episode Colin chats with Olive, who explains how she came up with the remarkable concept of combining two seemingly unrelated issues, that when put together provide specialist support to the more vulnerable people in our commu...

Following the presentation of the Autumn Budget and Spending Review last week, in this episode we’re bringing you something a little different. Colin Low highlights the key issues from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak’s announcements, and the financial changes that have arisen as a result of this. This episode is accompanied by a 20 page pdf attachment.

Following the presentation of the Autumn Budget and Spending Review last week, in this episode we’re bringing you something a little different. Colin Low highlights the key issues from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak’s announcements, and the financial changes that have arisen as a result of this. This episode is accompanied by a 20 page pdf attachment.

Following the presentation of the Autumn Budget and Spending Review last week, in this episode we’re bringing you something a little different. Colin Low highlights the key issues from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak’s announcements, and the financial changes that have arisen as a result of this. This episode is accompanied by a 20 page pdf attachment.

People get struck by the idea of creating their own business in the strangest of places. For Karen Rees it happened chatting with a friend in the playground on the school run and it gave rise to The Tiny Tipple Company. This wonderful Suffolk small business produces a range of spirits and liqueurs; infused with fruit, berries and blooms, which come from hedgerows, local growers and an allotment. In this week’s Suffolk Money podcast, Karen talks to Colin Low about how it all began, the challenges...

People get struck by the idea of creating their own business in the strangest of places. For Karen Rees it happened chatting with a friend in the playground on the school run and it gave rise to The Tiny Tipple Company. This wonderful Suffolk small business produces a range of spirits and liqueurs; infused with fruit, berries and blooms, which come from hedgerows, local growers and an allotment. In this week’s Suffolk Money podcast, Karen talks to Colin Low about how it all began, the challenges...

People get struck by the idea of creating their own business in the strangest of places. For Karen Rees it happened chatting with a friend in the playground on the school run and it gave rise to The Tiny Tipple Company. This wonderful Suffolk small business produces a range of spirits and liqueurs; infused with fruit, berries and blooms, which come from hedgerows, local growers and an allotment. In this week’s Suffolk Money podcast, Karen talks to Colin Low about how it all began, the challenges...

Jason Salisbury and his wife Katharine are adventurous farmers. Not only do they run a herd of pedigree Guernsey, Jersey and Ayrshire cows on their Suffolk farm, but they’ve also taken the intrepid step to be the new dairy farmers on Sark Island. This week Jason joins Colin to talk about their fascinating journey; from herdsman, to starting their own innovative farm near Needham Market – from where their local milk and cheese is sold throughout East Anglia – through to their bold new venture in ...

Jason Salisbury and his wife Katharine are adventurous farmers. Not only do they run a herd of pedigree Guernsey, Jersey and Ayrshire cows on their Suffolk farm, but they’ve also taken the intrepid step to be the new dairy farmers on Sark Island. This week Jason joins Colin to talk about their fascinating journey; from herdsman, to starting their own innovative farm near Needham Market – from where their local milk and cheese is sold throughout East Anglia – through to their bold new venture in ...

Jason Salisbury and his wife Katharine are adventurous farmers. Not only do they run a herd of pedigree Guernsey, Jersey and Ayrshire cows on their Suffolk farm, but they’ve also taken the intrepid step to be the new dairy farmers on Sark Island. This week Jason joins Colin to talk about their fascinating journey; from herdsman, to starting their own innovative farm near Needham Market – from where their local milk and cheese is sold throughout East Anglia – through to their bold new venture in ...

Who can your turn to if you have a family issue or are facing over-whelming domestic challenges? Tara Spence is CEO Home-Start in Suffolk, a county-wide charity that supports families in all forms of need, in and around Suffolk. In this chat with Colin, she explains how her community network of trained volunteers provide friendship and expert support, helping families with children through the most challenging times. Tara tells us about how the 270+ volunteers are matched with families, dependin...

Who can your turn to if you have a family issue or are facing over-whelming domestic challenges? Tara Spence is CEO Home-Start in Suffolk, a county-wide charity that supports families in all forms of need, in and around Suffolk. In this chat with Colin, she explains how her community network of trained volunteers provide friendship and expert support, helping families with children through the most challenging times. Tara tells us about how the 270+ volunteers are matched with families, dependin...

Who can your turn to if you have a family issue or are facing over-whelming domestic challenges? Tara Spence is CEO Home-Start in Suffolk, a county-wide charity that supports families in all forms of need, in and around Suffolk. In this chat with Colin, she explains how her community network of trained volunteers provide friendship and expert support, helping families with children through the most challenging times. Tara tells us about how the 270+ volunteers are matched with families, dependin...

It’s not often we meet people whose responsibilities span financial commitment and artistic expertise, so it was a real pleasure to talk to Owen Calvert-Lyons; Chief Executive and Artistic Director of Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds. Passionate about theatre from a young age, Owen tells us about how he began his theatrical journey in youth theatre, before studying at Bristol University. He then worked in theatres all around the country before joining the Regency gem that is Theatre Royal, just bef...

It’s not often we meet people whose responsibilities span financial commitment and artistic expertise, so it was a real pleasure to talk to Owen Calvert-Lyons; Chief Executive and Artistic Director of Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds. Passionate about theatre from a young age, Owen tells us about how he began his theatrical journey in youth theatre, before studying at Bristol University. He then worked in theatres all around the country before joining the Regency gem that is Theatre Royal, just bef...

It’s not often we meet people whose responsibilities span financial commitment and artistic expertise, so it was a real pleasure to talk to Owen Calvert-Lyons; Chief Executive and Artistic Director of Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds. Passionate about theatre from a young age, Owen tells us about how he began his theatrical journey in youth theatre, before studying at Bristol University. He then worked in theatres all around the country before joining the Regency gem that is Theatre Royal, just bef...

This week we have the pleasure of speaking to Lee Hunt, MD of Deben Travel. Lee’s experience in the travel industry is vast. His apprenticeship with Lunn Poly at 16 years old lead to a variety of travel roles, including working as a Ski Guide in Austria and Manager at Thomas Cook, before launching Deben Travel in 2012. The travel industry is no stranger to global challenges, however never before has one lasted 18 months. Lee explains how Deben Travel has navigated its way through the tricky fina...

This week we have the pleasure of speaking to Lee Hunt, MD of Deben Travel. Lee’s experience in the travel industry is vast. His apprenticeship with Lunn Poly at 16 years old lead to a variety of travel roles, including working as a Ski Guide in Austria and Manager at Thomas Cook, before launching Deben Travel in 2012. The travel industry is no stranger to global challenges, however never before has one lasted 18 months. Lee explains how Deben Travel has navigated its way through the tricky fina...

This week we have the pleasure of speaking to Lee Hunt, MD of Deben Travel. Lee’s experience in the travel industry is vast. His apprenticeship with Lunn Poly at 16 years old lead to a variety of travel roles, including working as a Ski Guide in Austria and Manager at Thomas Cook, before launching Deben Travel in 2012. The travel industry is no stranger to global challenges, however never before has one lasted 18 months. Lee explains how Deben Travel has navigated its way through the tricky fina...

Jo Collins volunteers at the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR), a charity which rescues marine life across the whole of the British Isles. As Area Coodinator for Norfolk and Suffolk, Jo is the first port of call when a member of the public finds a marine mammal in need of assistance in our region. In this episode, Jo tells us about the key purposes of the charity, what happens when they get a call-out and how their medics are trained to rescue seals, whales, and dolphins; plus occasional...

Jo Collins volunteers at the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR), a charity which rescues marine life across the whole of the British Isles. As Area Coodinator for Norfolk and Suffolk, Jo is the first port of call when a member of the public finds a marine mammal in need of assistance in our region. In this episode, Jo tells us about the key purposes of the charity, what happens when they get a call-out and how their medics are trained to rescue seals, whales, and dolphins; plus occasional...

Jo Collins volunteers at the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR), a charity which rescues marine life across the whole of the British Isles. As Area Coodinator for Norfolk and Suffolk, Jo is the first port of call when a member of the public finds a marine mammal in need of assistance in our region. In this episode, Jo tells us about the key purposes of the charity, what happens when they get a call-out and how their medics are trained to rescue seals, whales, and dolphins; plus occasional...