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.

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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.
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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

Pat Wettone has been singing in St Peter's Church Choir since 1986 and the announcement, by the Rev Hughes, that she was retiring after 40 years was met with prolonged, appreciative applause.

Pat talks to Mike Waddington about her singing life, starting as a soprano and could, her teachers said, have made a professional career with her voice.

Instead she chose teaching and trod the boards of amateur musical productions - where she also met her future husband, Roger.

St Peter's intend to formerly mark Pat's retirement very soon.

Pat Wettone has been singing in St Peter's Church Choir since 1986 and the announcement, by the Rev Hughes, that she was retiring after 40 years was met with prolonged, appreciative applause.
Pat talks to Mike Waddington about her singing life, starting as a soprano and could, her teachers said, have made a professional career with her voice.
Instead she chose teaching and trod the boards of amateur musical productions - where she also met her future husband, Roger.
St Peter's intend to formerly mark Pat's retirement very soon.

Pat retires from St Peter’s Choir after 40 years

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Liphook Ladies win the league and promotion as Champions.
Blooming festival for Historic East meon All Saints Church.
The Stables door is bolted for now.
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 10 April, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Liphook Ladies win the league and promotion as Champions.</li>
<li>Blooming festival for Historic East meon All Saints Church.</li>
<li>The Stables door is bolted for now.</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.
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Published at 4:58am on 10 April, 2026

Local news for Friday 10th April

From Friday 22nd May to Monday 25th, East Meon’s All Saints Church, over 900 years old, will be transformed with 23 floral-themed displays, representing the many groups and societies in the picturesque village, with a green theme of foraged blooms - flowers and even weeds .

The festival raises funds for repairs and maintenance of the church, with its ancient Tournai Fount amongst its historic treasures.

There’s a full programme of music and talks throughout the festival and plenty of parking.

Organisers Clare, Jane and Ali tell Mike Waddington all about it and why the church is a significant part of life in the village.

Tickets are £10, under 16s free, from Ticketsource East Meon Flower Festival 2026 at All Saint's Church event tickets from TicketSource

And (@eastmeonflowerfest) • Instagram photos and videos 

 

From Friday 22nd May to Monday 25th, East Meon&rsquo;s All Saints Church, over 900 years old, will be transformed with 23 floral-themed displays, representing the many groups and societies in the picturesque village, with a green theme of foraged blooms - flowers and even weeds .
The festival raises funds for repairs and maintenance of the church, with its ancient Tournai Fount amongst its historic treasures.
There&rsquo;s a full programme of music and talks throughout the festival and plenty of parking.
Organisers Clare, Jane and Ali tell Mike Waddington all about it and why the church is a significant part of life in the village.
Tickets are &pound;10, under 16s free, from Ticketsource <a href="https://www.ticketsource.com/eastmeonflowerfestival2026/east-meon-flower-festival-2026/e-bgdoqq">East Meon Flower Festival 2026 at All Saint's Church event tickets from TicketSource</a>
And <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eastmeonflowerfest/">(@eastmeonflowerfest) &bull; Instagram photos and videos</a>&nbsp;
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