To mark International Women’s Day, criminal defence lawyer Chloe Jay joined Shine Radio’s Kate Fairweather for a walk around the Heath lake to discuss women and the law.
Born, raised and resident with her family in Petersfield, Chloe’s stellar career has taken in multiple late night callouts to Hampshire police stations, jury trials at Winchester Crown Court and – remarkably – advocacy before the English Court of Appeal at the age of 28, just two years after she qualified as a solicitor.
She was awarded the prestigious national “Solicitor of the Year” award in 2020, in recognition of her contribution to criminal justice. She represents the criminal defence community on the Hampshire and IOW Local Criminal Justice Board, which includes representatives from the police, Crown Prosecution Service, probation, the prison service and youth offending, which aims to improve outcomes both for victims of crime and people who offend.
Chloe is passionate about her work, which she admits it is not for the faint-hearted. She discusses how she nurtures her all-female team of lawyers, and how this most traditional profession is progressing in offering female-friendly working practices.
She also talks a lot of good sense if you are considering a career in criminal law.
Chloe Jay holds her Solicitor of the Year 2021 award.
Georgie is lead Youth Worker at Crossover, and has been there 9 years so is certainly knowledgeable about the Charity, the issues, the celebrations, the recent good news stories etc.
Thaïs has been Project Leader for Detached Youth Work – for two weeks!
They chat to Shine Radio’s Suzie Wilde about why the centre was set up and future plans; there’s an ongoing appeal for help.
Coming next week
Suzie asks them each to choose one inspirational woman but Georgie picks a whole team!
Suzie chats to Rachel Maunder about her recently published book – 50 Lessons from Lockdown. Proceeds to charity available from One Tree Books and her website below.
The booking links for her masterclass with dates and times:
Monday 22nd February 12p.m. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-3-stories-every-business-owner-should-be-telling-tickets-141940434661
Tuesday 23rd February 2.p.m. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/copy-of-the-3-stories-every-business-owner-should-be-telling-tickets-141940785711
Suzie Wilde chats to Emily Spalding, Practice Business Manager of Swan Medical Group about what the award of Practice Manager of the Year is and who voted for her; what Swan St changes were made in COVID and innovations in patient/GP contact.
Emily also talks about the smooth vaccination rollout in Petersfield.
Suzie chats to Sheet resident Jonathon about his mission to get blokes talking about their health. His vow to find the humour in any situation in order to stay positive shines through this frank interview, which will both educate and make you smile. Jonathon’s trademark honesty has gained him a huge following on Facebook, where you can catch up with his posts. Da Vinci? Listen and learn.
A follow up with James, now all travel is banned. What does he face? Is he still optimistic about the future? Are there any good deals to be had? Find out why it’s always better to ask an expert, especially now, and be inspired. Suzie would love to stay in the Giraffe Manor! She brings more of his great suggestions to you while the office remains closed: but you can check out the deals online here: meonvalleytravel.co.uk
Laura Sheppard talks to Melody Burgess who runs the Telephone Box Book Exchange in College Street, and runs the Instagram account petersfield_phonebox_library
Author Helen Fields donating signed copies of her books to the book exchangePetersfield Telephone Box Book Exchange
Meon Valley Travel boss James Beagrie says it’s right to be positive about the future of travel and holidays. He’s talking to Shine Radio’s Suzie Wilde.
In this month’s edition of Sports Chat, host Dave Bowers is joined, once again, by Shine Radio’s sports editor, James Robbins, and ‘Victorian Dad’, comedian Alistair Barrie.
Alistair revels in Southampton’s brief flirtation with the top of the Premier League, while the two Pompey fans console themselves with a narrow FA Cup first-round success. The guys also discuss rugby union – well two of them do – and the US election. As always, there are also plenty of laughs.
Comedian Alistair Barrie looks up at the top of the Premier League …
“No one does righteous indignation with the same brio as Barrie, an inheritor of the splenetic mantle of the great 80s’ alternative comedians” The Guardian
Sports Chat was recorded on Monday, 9 November, which may explain why some of the references have dated (quickly!)
Feeling blue? Shine Radio presenter Alan Cosh will cheer you up.
Coshie creates a cobalt blue cocktail for fellow presenters Kate and Noni, to toast their meeting face to face for the very first time. They had worked together for months as virtual volunteer presenters for Shine Radio, but never actually met in real life because of the pandemic – until October!
This feature was recorded just before the latest lockdown measures.
Pre-cocktail chat from Alan, who wields the vodka bottle like a proSuch elegant lemon slicing! And not a pip in sight by the time Alan had finished with these.
Alan’s Vanilla Sky
No measures here – Alan does it all by eye.
1 part vodka
1 part Malibu
A splash of Bols Curaçao for colour
Elderflower presse
Pour equal parts of vodka and Malibu into a cocktail glass. Add a splash of blue Curaçao for that distinctive blue colour.
Top up with Elderflower Presse. If you have none in the house, you can improvise with elderflower cordial and soda.
Garnish with thinly sliced lemon with absolutely NO pips!
Although this version had a cube of ice, Alan reports that he had it originally with crushed ice. So if you have crushed ice – or could use a blender, you could reproduce the original “blue slush puppie” that he tasted in Turkey.
True blue: a taste of the Turkish Riviera in Coshie’s kitchen
Get in touch!
Do you mix a mean cocktail and have a story to tell? Get in touch yourself, or nominate a friend to share Cocktails with Kate from 6 o’clock on Fridays. We might have to record remotely during lockdown, but we’ll work something out! Email team@shineradio.uk
In this month’s edition of Sports Chat, host Dave Bowers is joined, once again, by Shine Radio’s sports editor, James Robbins, and ‘award-winning’* comedian Alistair Barrie.
Together, they put the football world to rights; determine the age-old debate of who is the GOAT in men’s tennis; and grind their individual axes on sports as diverse as basketball, F1, and golf. Plus, there are plenty of laughs.
Comedian Alistair Barrie contemplates his choice of favourite football team …
“No one does righteous indignation with the same brio as Barrie, an inheritor of the splenetic mantle of the great 80s’ alternative comedians” The Guardian
Stephen Rigby, pictured, is an advanced trainer for Canine Partners and can be found frequently training his future canine assistants in Petersfield town centre.
Stephen’s the one in the middle, with the wet nose …
Shine Radio’s John Welsman caught up with Stephen to find out more about assistance dogs, the work of the organisation, and how residents of Petersfield and the surrounding area are volunteering to support Canine Partners’ work.
Noni Needs visits writer James Fairweather to discuss two classic salads: Niçoise and Caesar. But whatever you do, DON’T put tuna in your Niçoise or James will send the boys round!
A naughty Niçoise … this is Antony Worrall Thompson’s recipe, honestly James!
Petersfield market has been trading throughout lockdown with essential food vendors part of the relief effort.
The market is back in full swing – but not quite as intimately as this …
Our correspondent, Beth Svarovska, has been shopping and talked to some of the stall holders and shoppers to reflect on their experiences and their hopes as the town comes back to life.
Buriton actor Abigail McKern joined Morning Report presenters Suzie Wilde and Harrison RB to discuss her new project: a YouTube channel where she goes walking with poetry locally.
Abigail McKern: actor, YouTuber, poetry reader, and a favourite of Petersfield Community Radio
They also chatted enthusiastically about the mental-health benefits of nature, acting and Shakespearean sonnets.
This is the full-length interview from which an excerpt was taken for the Morning Report on Friday, 12 June.
Visit Abigail’s website at walkingwithpoetry.co.uk and tell her Petersfield Community Radio sent you.
Local writer Greg Mosse is one of the judges in the Weald and Downland Living Museum’s historical fiction short story competition – along with our own Suzie Wilde.
He joined this week’s P pod to speak with Claire Vennis about his career and the competition.
Greg Mosse: writer, tutor, judge and all-round nice guy
A great encourager of writers, Greg has delivered successful writing workshops for Guardian Masterclasses, Edinburgh Book Festival, Cheltenham Festival, Chichester Festival Theatre and many others.
This is an extended version of the interview carried in this week’s P pod.
COMPETITION
There are two categories:
Historical fiction short stories, which relate to an aspect of the collection (houses or artefacts) of the Weald & Downland Living Museum, and are set between the years 900AD and 1930.
Or historical fiction short stories, which are simply set anywhere in that same time period.
This competition is for adults, although there is a separate under-18s’ competition too. Here the categories are:
An illustrated story – or picture book – of up to 100 words, aimed predominantly at children in year two or below; or
A story of between 400 and 600 words, which you may or may not choose to illustrate.
Entries must be original stories written by the entrant (though a little help with spelling is considered acceptable). The closing date is 5pm on Friday, 4 September, 2020.
For more information and entry forms, visit the museum’s website.
Jo Watts, from Sew Creative, in Lavant, Street, popped into this week’s P pod to explain how an email galvanised more than 100 people into stitching and producing clinical gowns for GPs in East Hampshire.
‘Sewing fairy’ Carol Tubbs displays proudly a gown she has produced
This is the full interview with Claire Vennis that was featured, in abridged format, in the P pod.
*To help fund Sew Creative’s clinical gown production, visit the GoFundMe page here.
Lucy Hollis, left, and Clare Glancy are still hoping to put on the Petersfield Shakespeare Festival
Suzie Wilde removes her walking boots just long enough to speak with Petersfield Shakespeare Festival directors Lucy Hollis and Clare Glancy, about this year’s event and how anybody can be a part of it.
