Sutton Voices HR1 Podcast

Keith Lewis tells us how he is now in his dream job and reflects on his career to date with my co-host and friend Mike.  As Editor of the Laws of Rugby, Keith explains what was an incident in a game can become a law of Rugby.  A great episode...! All feedback welcome to: suttonvoiceshr1@btinternet.com Thanks for listening... Mike + Keith Main intro/outro music is 'Beyond the Horizon' by...

Let's hear from Euan about his life (so far!).  Growing up in Sutton then off to Exeter University and beyond.  His study of sea horses, love of diving, and his next career steps.  Hear from Eloise all about a Chocolate Honey Ring - Yummy! Our next podcast is about World Rugby...out very soon! All feedback welcome to:  suttonvoiceshr1@btinternet.com  Happy Listening! Mike and Keith Main intro...

We are back!  After a house and studio move.  Today we hear from an Artistic Blacksmith Cameron Pearson who beat 2,500 other entrants to become The 2025 New Designer of the Year for his work.  Cameron tells us how he became interested in Artistic Blacksmithing.  Hope you enjoy the podcast! All feedback most welcome to: suttonvoiceshr1@btinternet.com Mike and Keith Main intro/outro music is 'B...

Our hosts Mike and Keith with the help of 5 young men, Mike Prestage, Cameron Pearson, Ewan Nicholas, John Prestage and Joe Blackman who live in our village (Sutton Saint Nicholas) today tell us about the 5 young men who were called up from this village for service in World War 2.  We hear about Leonard Attwood, George Gerrard, Clifford Dale, Joseph Marshall, and Percy Corrick.  This podcast is in...

Susanne is based in Germany.  She has become THE 'GO TO ' person for professional coaches who are coaching the best of best sports women and men. In other words, she coaches the elite of sports coaches in Germany and in many places around the world where she has worked. She is currently working on the next Olympic Games in Summer 2028 in Los Angeles.   What an amazing lady! Our recipe fo...

Chris tells us how he was first introduced to refereeing rugby matches at a local level and then eventually leading on to becoming a referee in the Rugby World Cups! Listen with us as he talks us through his career to date. It really is an incredulous journey! Chris tells us about him refereeing in the 2003 and 2007 Rugby World Cups.  He really was a top class referee.  Look out for his next podca...

Rory tells us about his career to date and why the National Trust is so important in our society today.  The benefits of working with like minded volunteers who help to preserve our nation's buildings and gardens, and the positive impact of volunteering has on our mental health.  After listening to Rory in this podcast why not search for the National Trust website and look up volunteering.  W...

This is our promised 2nd podcast on the research and practical treatment by Karilyn and Richard of people in Tanzania who had HIV.  It is a very moving account, hearing first hand from Karilyn and Richard on their research, practical treatment, fund raising and publicising their work to deal with the consequences of HIV.  They saved many patients lives through their pioneering research and practic...

Rev Paul gives our listeners an unique insight into his Pilgrimage across France and into Switzerland as he walked in excess of 650 miles on the Via Francigena. Paul shares with us his faith, his experiences, and what he learnt from other Pilgrims he met on his long and daunting journey.  He explains how being alone is not actually being alone.  Mike and Keith hope you enjoy this podcast. All help...

Judy recently retired from Hereford Museum where she was the the Senior Curator (of Collections and Access).  She takes us on a curating journey from Peru via Chicago, Western Europe and London before arriving in Herefordshire.  Judy talks about some of her favourite finds and how she was treated for a serious back problem in Peru which could in the Western World be described as different if not u...

This is Part 1 of 2 podcasts featuring Karilyn and Richard Collins who were local GPs in Herefordshire in the 1970s until the late 1990s.  They reminisce on their move from a major London Hospital to Herefordshire, some of the people they worked with over many years, and situations they found themselves in.    Karilyn and Richard's desire to help all their patients clearly shines through in t...

We are out and about for this podcast.  Our thanks to Vanessa, Annette, Elaine, Mary, Susanna(h), Ruth and Hilary for inviting us to their monthly get together.  They share with us how they decide on which books to read, their favourite books and books they have chosen not to read!   Rebecca chooses a dessert called 'Goo' from the Sutton Cookbook in memory of Cecelia Arlett.  Thank you t...

Today Mike and I learnt from Freya, Jessica, Daisy, Harry, Matthew and Taylor about their Year 5 work on helping to make their community a safer place in support of the Sutton St Nicholas Parish Council. Their Year 5 teacher Miss Sheppard, and Mrs Bloore the Head of School talked to us through the Harmony Project (a Worldwide Project in schools).  The children then went on tell us about looking fo...

Richard and Jamie Andrews of Court Farm Feeds tell us all about their work and how farming has changed over the last 60+ years here in Herefordshire in the UK.  They talk about crops, technology, and social concerns among farmers including loneliness.  Richard gives us an insight over the last 60 years.  Jamie explains why he and his wife Sarah moved from London back to the family farm a few years...

Welcome to Rhys who called in to tell us what he does as the  Senior Archivist at the Hereford Archive & Record Centre.  We hear about how his Mum got Rhys interested in Archives. Rhys tells about his career to date including his time with the Greater London Council (GLC) and how the Hereford Archives is the lead Archive for World War 1 and 2 munitions workers.  Thank you Rhys for telling us a...

Welcome to Alistair!  You may have heard him commentating at the BIG UK rally circuits such as Silverstone.  Alistair talks us through what a Rally Co-Driver does; some of the world famous rally drivers he has commentated on, and the cars he has driven.  He talks about his favourite rally car that was made in the North-West of England many years ago along with a hair raising escape from an argumen...

I caught up with our Rector, Paul Roberts who is currently on a pilgrimage from Dover to the St Bernard's Pass in Switzerland.  Paul is walking approx 1,100 kilometres (683 miles).  He talks through what a Pilgrimage means to him, his family and all in the Maund Group of Churches in Herefordshire, here in England.  So far he has walked 300kms (186miles).  Paul also tells us about his study of...

Welcome to Matthew who takes us through some of his work (in general terms) in the UK and Australia.   Matthew also talks about his role as a judge on professional sports panels.  He shares an insight into how he lives and works with dyslexia which he wasn't aware of until at University.  A truly remarkable man! Thank you for your support and we hope you will enjoy this podcast.  More episode...

Biology and Curry?  Yes it is Nick Howe.  Nick gives us a fascinating insight into his biological work around the world.   There are only 24 hours in a day and Nick certainly makes the most of every hour he has.   He talked us through his views on his approach to life and the life skills he has gained.  Finally Nick tells us  about his passion for cooking and whom he admires.  His currys are excel...

Simon (or Norm to his friends!) and Alex shine a light on what makes a  Sports Club GREAT!  Simon takes us through the Club's history, and its values.   Alex tells us all about the work the Club has and continues to do with children and young people as well as the adults and the rugby teams including the First 15.   A fascinating insight into how a Club has grown and means so much to the thou...

Meet Ben who is a Senior Case Officer in a current serving MP's Office.   We are not taking political sides in this podcast!  We thought we would listen to Ben and better understand what he does.  We  hear about some of the requests from constituents that come into an MP's office asking for help.  You will be surprised at what people ask an MP to help them with.  Importantly we find out...

Max takes us through his recent experiences of his degree course at Exeter University and then moving to University College Dublin.  He shines  a light on his current research work on type 2 Diabetes.   Max tells us how he navigated his way through the COVID lockdowns supporting his students,  and about his passion of rugby referring in Ireland.  Enjoy listening to Max...we did! Mike & Keith M...

You have decided to seek a new life abroad and arrive in Hereford, a rural Market Town on a Saturday evening in Summer with £100 in your pocket, a tent, some food and can speak about 20 English words.   Let's listen to Emilia as she talks through with Mike and Keith the challenges and successes that occurred around 21 years ago.   Yesterday (12 November 2023) we have now achieved 1,000 downlo...

Clare first discovered a few facts about the Herefordshire Suffrage Campaign when working for the Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust.  At that time she had considered writing a book about it and like many of us with busy lives, it is often the case of, I will start it tomorrow!  Then the pandemic arrived so Clare decided to research the Herefordshire Suffrage Campaign and wrote a book now availabl...

Jonathan, gives our listeners an insight into his job as an Agronomist.  He talks of craft beers, pesticides, and farming for food.  Very topical at present not just in the UK but across the world.  His career to date makes interesting listening and the challenges farmers face today in food production and harvesting.  Main intro/outro music is 'Beyond the Horizon' by TakeTones.  Backgrou...