The Annual Edward Thomas Poetry Festival took place over  three days from 27 Februray to 1 March.

Mike Waddington speaks to the organiser Jeremy Mitchell and poets Damien Kelly-Basher (Hampshire's Poet Laureate), Jess Mookherjee, Timothy Adès, and Nia Broomhall (poet in Residence at Painshill Place.)

One of the poets said his 'ears were drunk' with the words and the audience agreed.

Jeremy  Mitchell of the Edward Thomas Fellowship talks about the legacy, the stone memorial and preparing for the 150 th anniversary of Thomas's birth.

 

 

The Annual Edward Thomas Poetry Festival took place over&nbsp; three days from 27 Februray to 1 March.
Mike Waddington speaks to the organiser Jeremy Mitchell and poets Damien Kelly-Basher (Hampshire's Poet Laureate), Jess Mookherjee, Timothy Ad&egrave;s, and Nia Broomhall (poet in Residence at Painshill Place.)
One of the poets said his 'ears were drunk' with the words and the audience agreed.
Jeremy&nbsp; Mitchell of the Edward Thomas Fellowship talks about the legacy, the stone memorial and preparing for the 150 th anniversary of Thomas's birth.
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'My ears are drunk' - Edward Thomas Festival delights

Paula Rego: Visions of English Literature developed by the Hayward Gallery Touring opened at the Newlands House Gallery, Petworth on Thursday May 21.

Dame Paula Rego, a Portuguese-British artist (1935-2022) is regarded as one of the most significant figurative artists of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The exhibition explores Rego’s lifelong engagement with storytelling and literature through the medium of printmaking.

Gilly Fox, Director of Haywards Gallery Touring, and Dr Loucia Manopoulouof Newlands House Gallery spoke to Noni Needsabout this new exhibition.

Newlands House Gallery showcases three of the artist’s most ambitious and profound series of works in printmaking: Nursery Rhymes, Peter Pan and Jane Eyre, made across a decade of the artist’s life. 

Each series is accompanied by a variety of personal items from the artist, many of which have never been publicly displayed before. Unseen preparatory sketches, etching plates and Rego’s very own childhood copy of Peter Pan. 

The exhibition offers an insight into the artist’s lifelong fascination with literature and into how the artist transformed this material into startlingly original and unexpected pictures.

The exhibition run until September 6, 2026.
For more information go to Newlands House Gallery
@hayward.gallery

Paula Rego: Visions of English Literature&nbsp;developed by the Hayward Gallery Touring opened at the Newlands House Gallery, Petworth on Thursday May 21. Dame Paula Rego, a Portuguese-British artist (1935-2022) is regarded as one of the most significant figurative artists of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The exhibition explores Rego&rsquo;s lifelong engagement with storytelling and literature through the medium of printmaking.
Gilly Fox, Director of Haywards Gallery Touring, and Dr Loucia Manopoulou of Newlands House Gallery spoke to Noni Needs about this new exhibition. Newlands House Gallery showcases three of the artist&rsquo;s most ambitious and profound series of works in printmaking: Nursery Rhymes, Peter Pan and Jane Eyre, made across a decade of the artist&rsquo;s life.&nbsp; Each series is accompanied by a variety of personal items from the artist, many of which have never been publicly displayed before. Unseen preparatory sketches, etching plates and Rego&rsquo;s very own childhood copy of Peter Pan. The exhibition offers an insight into the artist&rsquo;s lifelong fascination with literature and into how the artist transformed this material into startlingly original and unexpected pictures. The exhibition run until September 6, 2026. For more information go to <a href="https://newlandshouse.gallery/exhibitions/">Newlands House Gallery</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hayward.gallery/">@hayward.gallery</a>

Paula Rego: Visions of English Literature, showcasing her powerful printmaking, opens at a Petworth Gallery

In this repeated edition of Drinking, Phill and Mags report back on their respective exam results, Napoleon gets name checked twice, Phill enjoys Türkiye and Mags waxes lyrical about Corsica.

Plus we have some weird and wonderful items of wine news to educate and entertain!

This edition of the programme was first broadcast in June 2024.

In this repeated edition of Drinking, Phill and Mags report back on their respective exam results, Napoleon gets name checked twice, Phill enjoys T&uuml;rkiye and Mags waxes lyrical about Corsica.
Plus we have some weird and wonderful items of wine news to educate and entertain!
This edition of the programme was first broadcast in June 2024.

Drinking with Phill & Mags - uncorking Türkiye and Corsica

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Chris Paige hands over the chain of office as Council elect new mayor tonight.
Roger Petch takes a leap for Dementia Friendly Petersfield!
People on Petersfield Heath with severe disabilities are still waiting for the loo.
We have a roundup of local job opportunities.

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Published at 4:58am on 28 May, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Chris Paige hands over the chain of office as Council elect new mayor tonight.</li>
<li>Roger Petch takes a leap for Dementia Friendly Petersfield!</li>
<li>People on Petersfield Heath with severe disabilities are still waiting for the loo.</li>
<li>We have a roundup of local job opportunities.</li>
</ul>
To share your news stories email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500.
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Published at 4:58am on 28 May, 2026

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