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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
Join Local Churcher’s College teacher as she cycles to Greece for Maddy’s Mark
Local Churcher’s College teacher as she cycles to Greece for Maddy’s Mark
Pet shop buoyant – this Petersfield store is set to grow
As part of our series celebrating Petersfield’s High Street Heroes, Michael Cantan shares his plans to open Animal Crackers stores across the South of England.
EHDC calls on South Downs National Park Authority to build more local homes
Hampshire County Councillor Rob Mocatta and EHDC Councillor Angela Glass discuss with Alan Cosh why the South Downs National Park is not taking more housing within the East Hampshire District.
P pod personalities show – 5 September 2022
This week sees the last of the summer P pods as the August holiday draws to an end.
Joff and Claire bring you a nature podcast as they remember The Pollinator Day and the Eco Fair as well as a trip to Durleighmarsh Farm.
Suzie goes for a Wilde Walk in Buriton in June after the rain, the bloopers are back again – there’s a whole folder full for your enjoyment – and we end the P pod with music from local choir SOS From The Kids and their recent single ‘Roots’.
Bluegrass hits Petersfield – these talented chaps from across the Atlantic are an absolute joy
Our roving reporter Jo Gray shares her report with fellow Canadians in town – the Slocan Ramblers.
Money Moment with Martin Bamford
This week – the energy crisis deepens after Russia’s latest actions, petrol prices are not falling as fast as they could, says the RAC. most young drivers rely on family support to stay on the road, state pension payments for mothers might be wrong and house prices are up 10% on the year.
Meet Clover, the accidental gun dog
Hear how this lively springer spaniel, Clover, found her calling as a gun dog, and has competed to considerable success in scurries around the south of the UK.
From the South Downs Show 2022, owner and handler, Jo Bennett shares some tips on how to keep working breeds stimulated and happy.
A treat during trying times – we hear from another High Street hero
We re-visit Lavant Street new business Simply Scrumptious in the final part of this week’s High Street heroes feature.
Opinion: Jon & Joff on the Summer Festival and energy costs
Jon Walker of the Petersfield Post and Shine Radio’s Joff Lacey share their thoughts as Petersfield enjoys another successful festival.
A Lavant Street hair salon is on the move
As part of this week’s High Street Heroes series, in this – the penultimate piece – our roving reporter Jo Gray meets Stephen, the proprietor of Petersfield’s Lavant Rowe Hairdressing ,who tells us about the forthcoming relocation.
Suzie’s Wilde Walk – A Ramble on Wheels
Suzie is joined by her producer, John Welsman on a Petersfield Walking Festival walk for those in off-road mobility vehicles.
Growing Together – September 2022
Enjoying their harvest, Claire and Steve discuss how challenging this gardening year has been.
Steve’s passion for dahlias shines through as he gives advice for how to look after these late summer blooms and Claire preps her plots for the autumn with plans to plant hardy annuals, alliums and autumn broad beans.
Rogate Ladies Bookclub picnic in a secret Garden
Come and explore a beautiful National Trust Secret garden just outside MIdhurst.
A Petersfield bee keeper talks about jarring honey
Neil Mariner from PBKA, Petersfield Bee Keeping association talks through the process of extracting honey from the comb into a jar.
Damian Hinds MP – message for Shine Radio listeners
This month our MP calls on the new incoming administration to support those most in need ahead of the looming winter fuel crisis.
News about our project
Shine Radio makes a show for the BBC
The volunteers at Petersfield’s Shine Radio were commissioned by BBC Radio Solent to produce a half-hour showcase of the best of Petersfield. The programme was broadcast across Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight on Thursday 13th May 2021.
Our latest listening measures
How many people listen to Shine Radio? As a digital service we can plot the trendlines with confidence. Here are our latest listening numbers.
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.
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