The owner of the Petersfield Bookshop, John Westwood reveals the inside story of his shop's recent fame on social media and how he manages his twin personas of responsible bookshop owner and flamboyant football fan.

'Pompey John' is talking to Clare Vennis and Joff Lacey.

This is an extended version of an interview first heard in the P pod of 4 February 2020.

The owner of the Petersfield Bookshop, John Westwood reveals the inside story of his shop's recent fame on social media and how he manages his twin personas of responsible bookshop owner and flamboyant football fan.
'Pompey John' is talking to Clare Vennis and Joff Lacey.
This is an extended version of an interview first heard in the P pod of 4 February 2020.

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'Pompey John' Westwood on books, football and a social media frenzy

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
A series of recycling car boot sales is planned in Petersfield.
New season brings famous painting to the Museum
Litter levels drop at McDonald’s Services
and we preview this weekend’s sport

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Published at 4:58am on 20 March, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>A series of recycling car boot sales is planned in Petersfield.</li>
<li>New season brings famous painting to the Museum</li>
<li>Litter levels drop at McDonald&rsquo;s Services</li>
<li>and we preview this weekend&rsquo;s sport</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.
You make it shine.
Published at 4:58am on 20 March, 2026

Local news for Friday 20th March

16 year old Joe Tully is well known for the funds he raises for charities in Petersfield, but wanting money for himself too, with support from mum Julie, he took the initiative and set up a business - Joe’s Odd Jobs.

He's been doing this for two years in holidays and weekends.

Julie transports him around but also reassures people about trust in Joe and the work he does.

He relies on word of mouth recommendations but can also be reached on Facebook

16 year old Joe Tully is well known for the funds he raises for charities in Petersfield, but wanting money for himself too, with support from mum Julie, he took the initiative and set up a business - Joe&rsquo;s Odd Jobs.
He's been doing this for two years in holidays and weekends.
Julie transports him around but also reassures people about trust in Joe and the work he does.
He relies on word of mouth recommendations but can also be reached on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=624303665">Facebook</a>

Joe’s Odd Jobs sets off again this year

Three local business operators gather around the traders' table to discuss life from their perspectives as they serve the good people of Petersfield.

Dom Humphries runs The Townhouse and Annie Jones, Andy Shotbolt operates Britannia Reeves and Jo Watts is the face of Sew Creative.

Together they share insights and experiences from their business lives, the relationships they build with their clients and customers, and some of the challenges they face.

Plus Susan Orringe from First Friday updates us on local business networking opportunities.

The Traders' Table is supported by First Friday, Petersfield's monthly business networking club and is produced in Petersfield by Shine Radio. The presenter is Stephen Martin.

Three local business operators gather around the traders' table to discuss life from their perspectives as they serve the good people of Petersfield.
Dom Humphries runs The Townhouse and Annie Jones, Andy Shotbolt operates Britannia Reeves and Jo Watts is the face of Sew Creative.
Together they share insights and experiences from their business lives, the relationships they build with their clients and customers, and some of the challenges they face.
Plus Susan Orringe from First Friday updates us on local business networking opportunities.
The Traders' Table is supported by First Friday, Petersfield's monthly business networking club and is produced in Petersfield by Shine Radio. The presenter is Stephen Martin.

'Pompey John' Westwood on books, football and a social media frenzy

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