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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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.

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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

Jack Finch catches up with Rob about the next two months of events being held at Chapel street's legendary second hand and Antiquarian bookshop. a talk about Bats from the "Hampshire bat recorder", an intriguing workshop: "the book care clinic", talk and recitals from the work of Dorothy Wordsworth and talk about the library of women writers at Chawton house to name but a few!

Jack Finch catches up with Rob about the next two months of events being held at Chapel street's legendary second hand and Antiquarian bookshop. a talk about Bats from the "Hampshire bat recorder", an intriguing workshop: "the book care clinic", talk and recitals from the work of Dorothy Wordsworth and talk about the library of women writers at Chawton house to name but a few!

Petersfield Bookshop's manager Rob Sansom updates us on an exciting schedule of talks and workshops

Born and raised in Steep Joe wasn't aware of the deep history of his hometown but having moved away and written extensively about Bristol's history and the lesser known civil war during the 12th century Joe stumbled upon the origin story of our town. having been granted the lands around present day Petersfield Robert of Gloucester founded the charter for the market we enjoy to this very day. we take a deep dive into back story of this area with Joe who is a writer and Journalist having written for publications such as Vice and the Bristol Cable.

Born and raised in Steep Joe wasn't aware of the deep history of his hometown but having moved away and written extensively about Bristol's history and the lesser known civil war during the 12th century Joe stumbled upon the origin story of our town. having been granted the lands around present day Petersfield Robert of Gloucester founded the charter for the market we enjoy to this very day. we take a deep dive into back story of this area with Joe who is a writer and Journalist having written for publications such as Vice and the Bristol Cable.

We hear about Petersfield's formation and early history from Joe Banks!

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Two major junctions in Petersfield to be improved by the end of the year
Quiz Nite raises funds for school in Jamaica
East Hampshire teen celebrates 18th birthday at the London Marathon
…and 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 5:00am on 6 March, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Two major junctions in Petersfield to be improved by the end of the year</li>
<li>Quiz Nite raises funds for school in Jamaica</li>
<li>East Hampshire teen celebrates 18th birthday at the London Marathon</li>
<li>&hellip;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 5:00am on 6 March, 2026

Talking Books - August 2022

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