Gill Hammond and her two young sons Tom and Jimmy live in Petersfield. A year ago, Gill’s husband Joe died from Motor Neurone Disease after a rapid decline in health. Beth Svarovska speaks to Gill about life with Joe before and after his diagnosis, and what has helped them all cope.

Joe Hammond’s book, A Short History of Falling: Everything I Observed About Love Whilst Dying, is published by 4th Estate and available at a special price for Petersfield residents from One Tree Books on Lavant Street.

Gill Hammond and her two young sons Tom and Jimmy live in Petersfield. A year ago, Gill&rsquo;s husband Joe died from Motor Neurone Disease after a rapid decline in health. Beth Svarovska speaks to Gill about life with Joe before and after his diagnosis, and what has helped them all cope.
Joe Hammond&rsquo;s book, A Short History of Falling: Everything I Observed About Love Whilst Dying, is published by 4th Estate and available at a special price for Petersfield residents from One Tree Books on Lavant Street.

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.

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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.

Voices and stories from Petersfield in Hampshire, UK