Publican Simon Hawkins is well known in Petersfield - he ran the Drum until five years ago, and is a familiar face, along with his brother James, at farmers' markets under the banner of Hawkins Brothers wine.

Last week Simon was celebrating the exchange of contracts on the Cricketers in Steep, which marks his return to life as a publican.

Shine Radio's Kate Fairweather caught up with Simon, who reveals his hopes and plans for the pub.

He has just two months to refurbish, redecorate, hire staff, plan the menu and get everything just perfect for launch at the end of March.

We'll publish the whole "journey" at the end of March. 

In the meantime, you can follow his progress by listening online at shineradio.uk on  Wednesday mornings on Rise & Shinewith Blake Swell (between 6am and 10am on Wednesdays).

Publican Simon Hawkins is well known in Petersfield - he ran the Drum until five years ago, and is a familiar face, along with his brother James, at farmers' markets under the banner of Hawkins Brothers wine.
Last week Simon was celebrating the exchange of contracts on the Cricketers in Steep, which marks his return to life as a publican.
Shine Radio's Kate Fairweather caught up with Simon, who reveals his hopes and plans for the pub.
He has just two months to refurbish, redecorate, hire staff, plan the menu and get everything just perfect for launch at the end of March.
We'll publish the whole "journey" at the end of March. 
In the meantime, you can follow his progress by listening online at shineradio.uk on  Wednesday mornings on Rise &amp; Shine with Blake Swell (between 6am and 10am on Wednesdays).

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 https://shineradio.uk, email team@shineradio.uk or call Petersfield 01730 555 500.

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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