Faces of Suffolk

I chat with Ellen Clayton, who has just released her debut poetry book about her work and Suffolk life.

Chris Asker has been very active on the Suffolk music scene for quite a while now. 

We have a coffee and discuss the local scene and Suffolk life.

I catch up with Andrew Marsh, owner of Dial Lane Books, Ipswich's only independent bookshop.

The local writer and musician chats about his debut novel, the local music scene and Suffolk life in general. 

I catch up with some of the guys behind the only independent cinema in Ipswich. 

We chat the history of the cinema, it's rebranding, movies in general and much more!!!

A chat with local musician and artist about his life.

Amongst other things we discuss his new band Jumpin' Cholla, his art work (NatureCulture) and having to recently change career paths.

Our last podcast before the December  lockdown. 

I spoke to local musician James Howard about his music and thoughts on Suffolk life.

It was nice to have a chat and a beer with such a lovely chap before at least a month of lockdown. The interview took place on the final nights of pub's being allowed to be open just prior to James playing a gig.

In this episode I chat over coffee with Adele Chaplin about her life and work. 

Originally from Dundee Adele has settled in Suffolk after moving here a few decades ago. Working with in Humanist funerals and Death cafes she has a great outlook on life and some interesting stories to tell.

The podcast opens with a single from local act The Torsion Field and closes with 'Data Swamp' by future guest Talking Sleeve.

My special guest this podcast is Leyla Edwards.

Leyla move to Suffolk from Blackpool several years back and has been promoting events, writing and working in mental health here ever since. 

We chat over coffee about her work, life and her thoughts on the area.

The show opens with the track 'Knights of Edmund' by Ipswich based singer/songwriter Chris Asker.

We end the episode with Local writer Robin Dicker reading the opening chapter of his forthcoming debut novel 'The Crouching  Scream'.

All being well both Chris and Robin will return as special guests on future podcasts.

Amy has been a big part of the creative scene around the area for many years. We chat over a cup of tea about many topics including her experiences event organising, her own art and thoughts on the area.

This episode also features a track by local act Green Bells and poetry by Lyla Edwards.