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Festival Hall consultation – about the radio advertisements
Learn how we made the radio advertisements that support the public consultation on the future of the Festival Hall.
the P pod personalities show – 18 October 2021
We’re recording the P pod in style this week at Hectors Menswear on Chapel Street with owner Joe Bicknell and celebs Gyles Brandreth and Hugh Bonneville are both in Petersfield for very different reasons.
Emily Watts chats to some Ladies in Lavender
Emily Watts chats to director Jane Blower, from Winton Players, and to actor Penny Young, about their production of Ladies in Lavender next week at The Studio at TPS.
Gyles Brandreth at Petersfield’s new look museum
After a four million pound investment, the new and improved Petersfield Museum was officially opened by Gyles Brandreth on Tuesday 12 October 2021. Gyles spoke to Shine Radio’s Kate Fairweather at the ceremonial event.
Young racing driver Sebastian Hopkins
A young racing driver from Petersfield is going into a critical phase of his championship. Sebastian Hopkins is a second year driver in the Ginetta G40 Junior competition.
Money Moment with Martin Bamford
UK petrol prices are at their highest in a decade, state pension claimants face delays in getting payments, more than 1,400 businesses failed last month, working Mums want more flexibility at work and the Bank of England says it will have to act to control inflation.
The dark skies of Steep
Steep Village holds a dark skies event on Monday 25 October. Councillor Freddie Holmes and dark skies ranger Dan Oakley explain the importance of our local dark skies and how the village of Steep is working to protect and preserve them.
Talking Books with guest John Micklewright, – October 2021
Our guest is John Micklewright who is professor emeritus at University College London, an economist working on poverty and inequality with a number of books on these subjects – but now turning to travel writing. His earlier posts included a dozen years working in Italy – in Florence – and a spell with the UN. He now lives in Winchester.
Roll up Roll up, says Hugh Bonneville
Festival Hall Roadshow fun on Sunday 17th October. The Town Council are asking for resident feedback on the latest plans.
Suzie’s Wilde Walk at West Dean
Suzie walks in a lovely valley alongside the wall to West Dean college with sea views, sheep and a Spitfire.
The Petersfield business leader nominated for a national award
Jo Wildgust started her franchise business after lockdown. Her business provides playful and creative education sessions for children in Petersfield, Midhurst and Liphook. Now, she’s nominated as one of The Creation Station’s top new franchisees of 2021.
the P pod personalities show – 12 October 2021
the P pod enjoys some plant-based food this week at Alchemy Kitchen where owners Jo Hooper and Jim Peters share their passion for a healthy body and mind.
Beth Svarovska brings a climate update from COP26 in Alton, Jon Walker has the latest Petersfield news, Suzie’s Wilde Walk comes from Durford Wood and local music this week comes from Dutch Criminal Mind.
What to do in a power cut – advice from SSEN
There’s a new campaign to help us know what to do in a power cut. We hear from SSEN’s Jasmin Myhill.
COP26 East Hampshire with Cllr Rob Mocatta
Councillor Mocatta takes responsibility for climate change and regeneration at East Hampshire District Council. He is talking to Beth Svarovska.
COP26 East Hampshire with Damian Hinds MP
As our local climate change event opens, Shine Radio’s Environment Correspondent Beth Svarovska puts questions to Damian Hinds MP.
Petersfield people: Bill Gosney – Project Director of the new Petersfield Museum
Bill Gosney discusses the history of the Petersfield Museum with Shine Radio’s Dave Williams, and the effort required to bring the museum to its new home in the old County Police Station.
Suzie’s Wilde Walk at Durford Wood
Durford Wood again. Sights and sounds of autumn with Raine. No matter how many times Suzie walks here, she can still get lost. In her thoughts, too … and why does she think of school? Old time, and a huge oak spanning time.
the P pod personalities show – 5 October 2021
the P pod is in a barn again! This week at the beautiful Lamb & Newt barn ahead of their pop up shop and café this weekend. Here how you can enjoy a Lamb & Newt lifestyle from Mariana and Hannah. Complete with local news, Wilde Walk and local music.