In Episode 12 of the Cold Coffee podcast, host Iva Lomas spoke with her guest, Anna, who shared her first-hand experience of assembling an emergency grab-bag in Ukraine back in 2022, and how she is now approaching her preparations whilst living in the UK. Anna's stark transition from wartime survival to British peacetime readiness perfectly highlights why practical, self-reliant civilian preparation is so critical in today's world.

In Episode 12 of the Cold Coffee podcast, host Iva Lomas spoke with her guest, Anna, who shared her first-hand experience of assembling an emergency grab-bag in Ukraine back in 2022, and how she is now approaching her preparations whilst living in the UK. Anna's stark transition from wartime survival to British peacetime readiness perfectly highlights why practical, self-reliant civilian preparation is so critical in today's world.

Iva Lomas is a Ukrainian journalist living in Petersfield. Iva brings the sound of home to her countryfolk displaced by Russia's war with Ukraine.

Working with Shine Radio volunteers Iva produces this podcast for Ukrainians who want to hear their native language and talk about the problems that interest them right here.

The programme is also designed to appeal to British people who want to learn about Ukrainian culture.

Iva Lomas is a Ukrainian journalist living in Petersfield. Iva brings the sound of home to her countryfolk displaced by Russia's war with Ukraine.
Working with Shine Radio volunteers Iva produces this podcast for Ukrainians who want to hear their native language and talk about the problems that interest them right here.
The programme is also designed to appeal to British people who want to learn about Ukrainian culture.

Cold coffee Холодна кава - the Ukrainian podcast from Petersfield

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We cover community news, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs market town of Petersfield in Hampshire, UK.

This feed includes all our on-demand audio. Find our more specific feeds by searching "Petersfield" on your  favourite podcast app.

Shine Radio is the radio station made by you. Share your stories or join our volunteer team. Find out more at https://shineradio.uk, email team@shineradio.uk or call Petersfield 01730 555 500.

You make it shine.

Local stories, local voices and local information from Petersfield.
We cover community news, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs market town of Petersfield in Hampshire, UK.
This feed includes all our on-demand audio. Find our more specific feeds by searching "Petersfield" on your  favourite podcast app.
Shine Radio is the radio station made by you. Share your stories or join our volunteer team. Find out more at <a href="https://shineradio.uk">https://shineradio.uk</a>, email <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call Petersfield 01730 555 500.
You make it shine.

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The "Be Ready" Blueprint: How British Civil Defence is Adopting the Lessons of Ukrainian Survival

Cold Coffee Podcast 20261031 - The Be Ready Blueprint How British Civil Defence is Adopting the Lessons of Ukrainian Survival

Local MP Damian Hinds is now the Shadow Spokesperson on Health and Social Care.

It is high profile and a demanding, complex area of policy.

Speaking to Mike Waddington he talks about the role and the large consensus there is around policy but differences must be debated as a road to better solutions. 

He talks about the areas that need to be under consideration and his own 'red lines.'

He also says how important it is to listen to the people on the front line in the NHS and Social Care.

Local MP Damian Hinds is now the Shadow Spokesperson on Health and Social Care.
It is high profile and a demanding, complex area of policy.
Speaking to Mike Waddington he talks about the role and the large consensus there is around policy but differences must be debated as a road to better solutions.&nbsp;
He talks about the areas that need to be under consideration and his own 'red lines.'
He also says how important it is to listen to the people on the front line in the NHS and Social Care.

Damian Hinds MP talks about his shadow cabinet role in Health and Social Care

On Wednesday 11 November at 6pm at Winton House on the High Street, local people can 'pitch' for small amounts of a few hundred pounds to improve an area, launch a group or other ideas that need support. 

Small amounts can do significant good says Linda Wallace, Chief Executive at PHA Homes, talking to Mike Waddington. 

Linda explains the simple process of 'pitching', encouraging people to attend  the event (£5 for the soup), and why this is important to the community and to PHA Homes.

See Partner with PHA for Quality Housing & Community Support 

On Wednesday 11 November at 6pm at Winton House on the High Street, local people can 'pitch' for small amounts of a few hundred pounds to improve an area, launch a group or other ideas that need support.&nbsp;
Small amounts can do significant good says Linda Wallace, Chief Executive at PHA Homes, talking to Mike Waddington.&nbsp;
Linda explains the simple process of 'pitching', encouraging people to attend&nbsp; the event (&pound;5 for the soup), and why this is important to the community and to PHA Homes.
See <a href="https://www.phahomes.co.uk/community/">Partner with PHA for Quality Housing &amp; Community Support</a>&nbsp;

PHA Homes hold soup event to give funds to the community

The lure of great music at one of the many stages at Victorious Festival last year brought old friends back together – and sparked something unexpected. Jo Gray met up with Petersfield teacher Joe and Abbie from James Joe to hear how a chance encounter, a twist of fate and a shared love of music led to the formation of the band.

For more about their music find @jamesjoemusic on social media.

Tune in to The Local Showcase with Jo Gray every Thursday at 9pm for original music from talented local artists.

Missed a show? Catch up with previous programmes or submit your own music here.

The lure of great music at one of the many stages at Victorious Festival last year brought old friends back together &ndash; and sparked something unexpected. Jo Gray met up with Petersfield teacher Joe and Abbie from James Joe to hear how a chance encounter, a twist of fate and a shared love of music led to the formation of the band.
For more about their music find @jamesjoemusic on social media.
Tune in to&nbsp;The Local Showcase with Jo Gray every Thursday at 9pm for original music from talented local artists.
Missed a show? Catch up with previous programmes or submit your own music <a href="https://shineradio.uk/thelocalshowcase/">here</a>.

Cold Coffee Podcast 20261031 - The Be Ready Blueprint How British Civil Defence is Adopting the Lessons of Ukrainian Survival

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