Suzie and Tim review books they have read and those coming up.  The interview this month is With Katherine McInnes who wrote Snow Widows, published recently.

Suzie and Tim review books they have read and those coming up.  The interview this month is With Katherine McInnes who wrote Snow Widows, published recently.

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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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Published author Suzie Wilde and Tim O'Kelly explore their love of books, the joy of stories and the craft of writing from inside Tim's independent book shop in Petersfield.

Petersfield's Shine Radio makes a new edition of Talking Books on the second Monday of each month.

Contact Suzie and Tim via email at team@shineradio.uk or call 01730 555 500.

Published author Suzie Wilde and Tim O'Kelly explore their love of books, the joy of stories and the craft of writing from inside Tim's independent book shop in Petersfield.
Petersfield's Shine Radio makes a new edition of Talking Books on the second Monday of each month.
Contact Suzie and Tim via email at <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call 01730 555 500.

A love of books, the joy of stories and the craft of writing

Talking Books with Suzie Wilde & Tim O'Kelly

Talking Books - August 2022

42% of people at the end of life die in hospital when they would prefer to be at home or the hospice. The new EELERT system has helped 200 people in the last 8 months, be where they wished to be at the end of their lives. 

Dr Mary Parkes and Kat Lacey, the Rosemary Foundation's Clinical Lead, tell Mike Waddington about this highly sensitive area with a respectful and compassionate service.

The Emergency End of Life Response Team - EELERT - is provided by a partnerhship of the NHS, Rowans Hospice and the Rosemary Foundation in Petersfield.

42% of people at the end of life die in hospital when they would prefer to be at home or the hospice. The new EELERT system has helped 200 people in the last 8 months, be where they wished to be at the end of their lives.&nbsp;
Dr Mary Parkes and Kat Lacey, the Rosemary Foundation's Clinical Lead, tell Mike Waddington about this highly sensitive area with a respectful and compassionate service.
The Emergency End of Life Response Team - EELERT - is provided by a partnerhship of the NHS, Rowans Hospice and the Rosemary Foundation in Petersfield.<a href="https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&amp;&amp;p=75c37123a6afd7a1bb7d0c8f67d3e46947f5b0d7efe578023fe41fdf986de44eJmltdHM9MTc3OTQwODAwMA&amp;ptn=3&amp;ver=2&amp;hsh=4&amp;fclid=1c1d1684-7682-633f-08b7-055977ba626a&amp;u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucm93YW5zaG9zcGljZS5jby51ay9uZXctZW1lcmdlbmN5LXJlc3BvbnNlLXNlcnZpY2UtaW4tcG9ydHNtb3V0aC8&amp;ntb=1"></a>

Rosemary Foundation working in partnership for compassionate end of life care

Petersfield Climate Action Network - PeCan - held a screening of the People's Emergency Briefing, a film hosted by Chris Packham, at TPS on Thursday 21 May, that tries in 50 minutes to distil the facts from science around climate change.

The film was followed by a panel discussion with Damian Hinds MP, Aimee Felus, Chief Executive of Western Sussex Rivers Trust  and Paul Turner from the Ministry of Eco Education,

Greg Ford, chair of PeCAN, said it was about kindling ‘re-awareness’ of the emergency and its solutions.

We hear from Greg and Damian HInds MP, and also extracts from the contributions of Aimee Felus and Paul Turner.

More screening information at National Emergency Briefing

Shine Radio's earlier piece on this here: Chris Packham film explains the national climate emergency at Pecan free event | Petersfield's Shine Radio

Petersfield Climate Action Network - PeCan - held a screening of the People's Emergency Briefing, a film hosted by Chris Packham, at TPS on Thursday 21 May, that tries in 50 minutes to distil the facts from science around climate change.
The film was followed by a panel discussion with Damian Hinds MP, Aimee Felus, Chief Executive of <a href="https://wsrt.org.uk/">Western Sussex Rivers Trust</a>&nbsp; and Paul Turner from the <a href="https://www.ministryofeco.org/">Ministry of Eco Education</a>,
Greg Ford, chair of PeCAN, said it was about kindling &lsquo;re-awareness&rsquo; of the emergency and its solutions.
We hear from Greg and Damian HInds MP, and also extracts from the contributions of Aimee Felus and Paul Turner.
More screening information at <a href="https://www.nebriefing.org/peb">National Emergency Briefing</a>
Shine Radio's earlier piece on this here: <a href="https://shineradio.uk/2026/05/chris-packham-film-explains-the-national-climate-emergency-at-pecan-free-event/">Chris Packham film explains the national climate emergency&nbsp;at Pecan free event | Petersfield's Shine Radio</a>

Two hundred attend screening of Climate Change Emergency  film

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
The Petersfield Spring Festival is returning this weekend.
Education systems are too rigid for neurodiverse people.
Herne Farm residents are pleased about the Premier store.
We preview this weekend’s sport.

To share your news stories email team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500.

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Published at 4:58am on 22 May, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>The Petersfield Spring Festival is returning this weekend.</li>
<li>Education systems are too rigid for neurodiverse people.</li>
<li>Herne Farm residents are pleased about the Premier store.</li>
<li>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 22 May, 2026

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