Episodes

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Dec. 16, 2021

The Teapot Project – Feeding bellies not bins

In the final show of our second season of Suffolk Money, we are delighted to welcome the Founder and Senior Director of The Teapot Project; a Community Interest Company which fights food waste and hunger in Suffolk. Mischa Pearson is an inspirational social entrepreneur who, along with her fellow Teapotters, stops unsold supermarket, farm and restaurant food from going to waste. Tackling both climate change and poverty, The Teapot Project reduces unnecessary carbon emissions created by food wast...
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Dec. 16, 2021

The Teapot Project – Feeding bellies not bins

In the final show of our second season of Suffolk Money, we are delighted to welcome the Founder and Senior Director of The Teapot Project; a Community Interest Company which fights food waste and hunger in Suffolk. Mischa Pearson is an inspirational social entrepreneur who, along with her fellow Teapotters, stops unsold supermarket, farm and restaurant food from going to waste. Tackling both climate change and poverty, The Teapot Project reduces unnecessary carbon emissions created by food wast...
14
Dec. 16, 2021

The Teapot Project – Feeding bellies not bins

In the final show of our second season of Suffolk Money, we are delighted to welcome the Founder and Senior Director of The Teapot Project; a Community Interest Company which fights food waste and hunger in Suffolk. Mischa Pearson is an inspirational social entrepreneur who, along with her fellow Teapotters, stops unsold supermarket, farm and restaurant food from going to waste. Tackling both climate change and poverty, The Teapot Project reduces unnecessary carbon emissions created by food wast...
13
Dec. 9, 2021

The business of Christmas in West Suffolk

George Agnew is Chairman of the Rougham Estate, which consists of over 3,000 acres of Suffolk countryside, with 20% of this being beautiful woodland. Recently the Estate has diversifed into the seasonal Pick Your Own market, growing thousands of sunflowers and pumpkins for the public to pick and enjoy. However, the Estate is probably best known for its beautiful Christmas Trees and atmospheric 16th Century thatched barn. This year celebrates the 30th anniversary of Blackthorpe Barn’s craft fairs...
13
Dec. 9, 2021

The business of Christmas in West Suffolk

George Agnew is Chairman of the Rougham Estate, which consists of over 3,000 acres of Suffolk countryside, with 20% of this being beautiful woodland. Recently the Estate has diversifed into the seasonal Pick Your Own market, growing thousands of sunflowers and pumpkins for the public to pick and enjoy. However, the Estate is probably best known for its beautiful Christmas Trees and atmospheric 16th Century thatched barn. This year celebrates the 30th anniversary of Blackthorpe Barn’s craft fairs...
13
Dec. 9, 2021

The business of Christmas in West Suffolk

George Agnew is Chairman of the Rougham Estate, which consists of over 3,000 acres of Suffolk countryside, with 20% of this being beautiful woodland. Recently the Estate has diversifed into the seasonal Pick Your Own market, growing thousands of sunflowers and pumpkins for the public to pick and enjoy. However, the Estate is probably best known for its beautiful Christmas Trees and atmospheric 16th Century thatched barn. This year celebrates the 30th anniversary of Blackthorpe Barn’s craft fairs...
12
Dec. 2, 2021

Supporting the financial needs of people in Suffolk and beyond

Suffolk Building Society’s roots date back to 1849. And though now in a thoroughly modern setting, their mission in 2021 remains the same: helping their members to buy a home and save their money with an organisation they can trust. In this week’s Suffolk Money podcast, Richard Norrington – Chief Executive Officer at Suffolk Building Society – talks to Colin about the integrated role of a modern, inclusive building society and how their recent change of name reflects their strong community value...
12
Dec. 2, 2021

Supporting the financial needs of people in Suffolk and beyond

Suffolk Building Society’s roots date back to 1849. And though now in a thoroughly modern setting, their mission in 2021 remains the same: helping their members to buy a home and save their money with an organisation they can trust. In this week’s Suffolk Money podcast, Richard Norrington – Chief Executive Officer at Suffolk Building Society – talks to Colin about the integrated role of a modern, inclusive building society and how their recent change of name reflects their strong community value...
12
Dec. 2, 2021

Supporting the financial needs of people in Suffolk and beyond

Suffolk Building Society’s roots date back to 1849. And though now in a thoroughly modern setting, their mission in 2021 remains the same: helping their members to buy a home and save their money with an organisation they can trust. In this week’s Suffolk Money podcast, Richard Norrington – Chief Executive Officer at Suffolk Building Society – talks to Colin about the integrated role of a modern, inclusive building society and how their recent change of name reflects their strong community value...
11
Nov. 25, 2021

Wayne Burns: A showman through and through

Wayne Burns caught the celluloid bug at an early age, igniting a passion for film and showbiz that has stayed with him ever since. In this episode, Wayne talks to Colin about everything from his childhood love of theatre, back in the ‘glory days’ – which inspired exciting jobs such as the resident Punch & Judy man and projectionist at Aldeburgh cinema – right through to his current position at Leiston Film Theatre, where he has been Manager since 1992. Proudly claiming the title of ‘Suffolk’s Ol...
11
Nov. 25, 2021

Wayne Burns: A showman through and through

Wayne Burns caught the celluloid bug at an early age, igniting a passion for film and showbiz that has stayed with him ever since. In this episode, Wayne talks to Colin about everything from his childhood love of theatre, back in the ‘glory days’ – which inspired exciting jobs such as the resident Punch & Judy man and projectionist at Aldeburgh cinema – right through to his current position at Leiston Film Theatre, where he has been Manager since 1992. Proudly claiming the title of ‘Suffolk’s Ol...
11
Nov. 25, 2021

Wayne Burns: A showman through and through

Wayne Burns caught the celluloid bug at an early age, igniting a passion for film and showbiz that has stayed with him ever since. In this episode, Wayne talks to Colin about everything from his childhood love of theatre, back in the ‘glory days’ – which inspired exciting jobs such as the resident Punch & Judy man and projectionist at Aldeburgh cinema – right through to his current position at Leiston Film Theatre, where he has been Manager since 1992. Proudly claiming the title of ‘Suffolk’s Ol...
10
Nov. 18, 2021

Debbie Bartlett - Suffolk's Green Hero

Whilst walking her dog one day in 2018, Debbie noticed that the amount of marine litter being washed up onto her local beach clearly reflected the grim facts of the global ocean pollution crisis. As a keen follower of the Blue Planet series, Debbie’s motivation to do something about the situation led to her founding a volunteer-based, community interest group called Litter Free Felixstowe. Debbie’s drive, skills and determination became infectious and the group quickly grew. It now has over 1,10...
10
Nov. 18, 2021

Debbie Bartlett - Suffolk's Green Hero

Whilst walking her dog one day in 2018, Debbie noticed that the amount of marine litter being washed up onto her local beach clearly reflected the grim facts of the global ocean pollution crisis. As a keen follower of the Blue Planet series, Debbie’s motivation to do something about the situation led to her founding a volunteer-based, community interest group called Litter Free Felixstowe. Debbie’s drive, skills and determination became infectious and the group quickly grew. It now has over 1,10...
10
Nov. 18, 2021

Debbie Bartlett - Suffolk's Green Hero

Whilst walking her dog one day in 2018, Debbie noticed that the amount of marine litter being washed up onto her local beach clearly reflected the grim facts of the global ocean pollution crisis. As a keen follower of the Blue Planet series, Debbie’s motivation to do something about the situation led to her founding a volunteer-based, community interest group called Litter Free Felixstowe. Debbie’s drive, skills and determination became infectious and the group quickly grew. It now has over 1,10...
9
Nov. 11, 2021

Lofty Heights CIC – amazing support for the Suffolk community

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...
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Nov. 11, 2021

Lofty Heights CIC – amazing support for the Suffolk community

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...
9
Nov. 11, 2021

Lofty Heights CIC – amazing support for the Suffolk community

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...
8
Nov. 4, 2021

Suffolk Money Budget Summary

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.
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Nov. 4, 2021

Suffolk Money Budget Summary

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.
8
Nov. 4, 2021

Suffolk Money Budget Summary

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.
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Oct. 28, 2021

Handpicked from hedgerows – The Tiny Tipple Company

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...
7
Oct. 28, 2021

Handpicked from hedgerows – The Tiny Tipple Company

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...
7
Oct. 28, 2021

Handpicked from hedgerows – The Tiny Tipple Company

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...