This month's WW takes Suzie to Cheshire.  She has long wanted to visit the place that inspired author Alan Garner - Alderley Edge - but what was it she loved best?  No question what Paddy loved best: black mud and ponds.

This month's WW takes Suzie to Cheshire. &nbsp;She has long wanted to visit the place that inspired author Alan Garner - Alderley Edge - but what was it she loved best?&nbsp; No question what Paddy loved best: black mud and ponds.

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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.

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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.
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Suzie Wilde shares walks in the beautiful countryside around Petersfield. Suzie invariably is accompanied by Raine and Paddy, her labradors.

Warning: may contain panting.

Produced by volunteers at Petersfield's Shine Radio.

Suzie Wilde shares walks in the beautiful countryside around Petersfield. Suzie invariably is accompanied by Raine and Paddy, her labradors.
Warning: may contain panting.
Produced by volunteers at Petersfield's Shine Radio.

Immersive walks in Hampshire countryside with author Suzie Wilde and her labrador Raine

Suzie Wilde's Wilde Walks

Susie's Wilde's Wilde Walk at Alderley Edge

Local man Charles Bevan was the guest speaker at the Current Affairs group that meets at One Tree Books.

Charles was speaking about his life time's work in Development and says that the new situation may need a rethink and some ideas are making a come-back!

He is the author of the paperback  Development Aid: The Good, the bad and the ugly. The real story of international aid for those who are perplexed.

He speaks to Mike Waddington about the complexities and assumptions around the topic and chasing economic growth and how to kick start it.

The Current 

Charles' book here Development Aid: The Good, the bad and the ugly. The real story of international aid for those who are perplexed.: Amazon.co.uk: Bevan, Charles: 9781913713720: Books

 

Local man Charles Bevan was the guest speaker at the Current Affairs group that meets at One Tree Books.
Charles was speaking about his life time's work in Development and says that the new situation may need a rethink and some ideas are making a come-back!
He is the author of the paperback&nbsp; Development Aid: The Good, the bad and the ugly. The real story of international aid for those who are perplexed.
He speaks to Mike Waddington about the complexities and assumptions around the topic and chasing economic growth and how to kick start it.
The Current&nbsp;
Charles' book here <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Development-Aid-ugly-international-perplexed/dp/1913713725">Development Aid: The Good, the bad and the ugly. The real story of international aid for those who are perplexed.: Amazon.co.uk: Bevan, Charles: 9781913713720: Books</a>
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The Thorny problems of international development discussed at Current Affairs Group

Lizzie Allen, 22, is a finalist at the Havant and South Downs College Apprenticeship Awards 2026 and works at Juniper, in Lavant Street, who are also shortlisted for Employer of the Year at those awards.

Lizzie, who has Down syndrome, works 15 hours a week at Juniper, and has to reach goals under the customer services apprenticeship scheme.

We speak to one of the owner/Managers of Juniper, Vicky, who tells us about the nomination and what is entailed.

Lizzie also volunteers at Winton House where we spoke to her colleagues and Lizzie herself. 

Lizzie Allen, 22, is a finalist at the Havant and South Downs College Apprenticeship Awards 2026 and works at Juniper, in Lavant Street, who are also shortlisted for Employer of the Year at those awards.
Lizzie, who has Down syndrome, works 15 hours a week at Juniper, and has to reach goals under the customer services apprenticeship scheme.
We speak to one of the owner/Managers of Juniper, Vicky, who tells us about the nomination and what is entailed.
Lizzie also volunteers at Winton House where we spoke to her colleagues and Lizzie herself.&nbsp;

Juniper shortlisted for apprenticeship awards

Phill Humphries speak to council chair Chris Paterson about planning, playgrounds and popping over to Normandy for twinning.  Listen in to the latest roundup of what is happening in Clanfield.

Phill Humphries speak to council chair Chris Paterson about planning, playgrounds and popping over to Normandy for twinning.&nbsp; Listen in to the latest roundup of what is happening in Clanfield.

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