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the P pod
Petersfield personalities
Claire Vennis and Joff Lacey are at large around the Petersphere to meet the characters of our community and hear stories of local life.
Rise & Shine
Weekdays from 6am
James, Emily, Blake, Alan and Noni know the brighter way to start your day. Wake up to Petersfield voices, great music and local information every weekday.
Drinking
with Phill & Mags
Celebrating all things quaffable with tips, recommendations, information and interviews with winemakers, retailers and restaurants.
Growing Together
The brighter gardening show
Claire Vennis and Steve Amos share advice and expertise from the beautiful settings of their Petersfield gardens and our local allotments.
The Ticket
Local arts & entertainment
Laura Sheppard meets the local people who drive Petersfield’s vibrant arts and entertainment scene.
Generation Green
Environment and sustainability
Young people from the Petersfield area explore the environmental issues that matter to them.
Talking Books
Suzie Wilde and Tim O'Kelly
Suzie and Tim share their love of books, the joy of stories and the craft of writing with local authors.
Dogs with jobs
with Kate Fairweather
Meet the frontline workers of the canine world.
Wilde Walks
Suzie Wilde & Raine
Inspirational walks in beautiful countryside around Petersfield with Suzie Wilde and her labrador Raine.
Recipe
Noni Needs and guests
Noni meets local people who share their treasured and original recipes with you.
The Local Showcase
Original music from local artists
Mandy P plays a selection of original tracks composed and performed by local musicians, and speaks to some of them.
local stories & local voices
the P pod personalities show – 2 May 2022
In this week’s P pod, Claire and Joff have ventured out of Petersfield for another ‘local village’ P pod – and this time it’s the turn of Rogate.
From Rogate’s history, to the local school, shop, parish council and beyond, we discover there’s a strong community spirit in the village.
Drinking with Phill and Mags – May
It’s a Gin special so pour yourself a G&T or shake up a cocktail as we explore the wonderful world of Gin. Let the drinking Be Gin.
The Ticket – local arts and entertainment
There’s lots going on in the Petersphere again. Have a listen to what’s been going on in the world of art, theatre and music in the local area.
Generation Green – Manicured Sloths & Steep Primary School
Young people and the sustainability issues that matter to them. This month, pupils at Steep Primary School talk about how they help the environment and Olivia & Mia discuss their Earth Day experiences.
Join 300 singers to celebrate the Churcher’s College anniversary
Helen Purchase of Churcher’s College explains how you can lend your voice to the school’s tercentenary celebrations.
Calling all Sculpture lovers: Join the art trail and discover all kinds of hidden treasure
Look out for the Chichester Art Trail. Tim Sandys-Renton talks to Noni Needs all about creativity.
Suzie’s Wilde Walk – In a Suffolk Rooky Wood
Suzie travels to East Anglia for a family re-union and does a dawn walk and feels she is back in time
Calling Art lovers: Chichester Art trail starts this weekend
A treasure hunt of Art for the first two weekends of May. The Chichester Art Trail is on. To inspire you to get involved, Noni Needs talks to artist Jayne Sandys- Renton.
Peaceful protesters in Petersfield Square against the Government’s borders bill
“Silence Will Achieve nothing….”.
The peaceful protestors in Petersfield’s market Square had a lot to say about the proposed legislation.
Fire fighter training on Petersfield’s heath.. but does it all go to plan?
How a fire engine got stuck in the sand by the Heath Pond.
Ascapart the Giant arrives in Queen Elizabeth Country Park
There’s a new sculpture at the Queen Elizabeth Country Park and it’s one you’re sure not to miss.
Thought for the Day with the Reverend Peter Sutton
This Thought for the Day comes from The Reverend Peter Sutton of St Peter’s and St Paul’s Church in Hawkley.
Slow cooked, easy to prepare pulled pork, made for sharing
If you like Pork. Then try this recipe. The most succulent delicious munching for a Sunday roast.
the P pod personalities show – 25 April 2022
This week in the P pod, Joff and Claire bring news of a giant’s head in Queen Elizabeth Country Park, an update on what’s going on at Durleighmarsh and the latest on how Petersfield’s local agencies and residents are coordinating efforts to provide a helpful and warm welcome to Ukrainian refugees.
The Unfortunate, a new play in Havant
Victorian London in England, Jack the Ripper, the plight of 5 women. A New big cast play. All in Havant. Listen, to find out more.
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Local Writers’ Walking Podcast Still Shines after 100 Episodes
Listening to Petersfield’s Shine Radio has reached record levels during this lockdown. The most local popular programmes include the P pod which has been highlighting positive stories of Petersfield people throughout January.
Professional Acting Talent to Shine in New Radio Play
Listening to Petersfield’s Shine Radio has reached record levels during this lockdown. The most local popular programmes include the P pod which has been highlighting positive stories of Petersfield people throughout January.
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