Local author Suzie Wilde and Tim O'Kelly of One Tree Books immerse you in a monthly indulgence of literature, storytelling and the world of books.

We are joined by Michael Arnold, author of The Savage Isle and now the sequel, The River Warriors –Britannia, 42AD. The wild island at the fringe of the known world is in chaos. He has a great way of bringing the English Civil War to life … Back this up with great prose, magical pace and of course a lead character that you love to spend time around makes this a series that is not only a pure joy to read but a wonderful piece of escapism from the real world.

Local author Suzie Wilde and Tim O'Kelly of One Tree Books immerse you in a monthly indulgence of literature, storytelling and the world of books.
We are joined by Michael Arnold, author of The Savage Isle and now the sequel, The River Warriors &ndash;Britannia, 42AD. The wild island at the fringe of the known world is in chaos. He has a great way of bringing the English Civil War to life &hellip; Back this up with great prose, magical pace and of course a lead character that you love to spend time around makes this a series that is not only a pure joy to read but a wonderful piece of escapism from the real world.

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 https://shineradio.uk, email team@shineradio.uk or call Petersfield 01730 555 500.

You make it shine.

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.

Voices and stories from Petersfield in Hampshire, UK

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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 - February 2026

Petersfield Rugby Club are running out of games as they try to sneak into 5th place and earn a chance at the end of season promotion play-offs. In a game they would be expected to win, they host Reeds Weybridge but the game is a much tighter affair than they would hope for.  https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/ . Petersfield the Rams mens team have quite the busy week. Firstly on Tuesday, they have a Seniors cup tie against high-flying Locks Heath and then Saturday saw them welcome Brockenhurst. We have interviews with new coach Rich Bessey (and revelations of the worst penalty ever taken) and we hear from the directors 6 weeks on from parting with their coach and the subsequent player exodus. https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/ . The outstanding womens rams side finally resumed league football and faced a rare challenge from Cowplain. Would they respond after going into half time 2-3 down. In hockey, the women's side had itself a postponed game, but Romsey arrived at Bedales to take on our men's first side in a closely fought match. In the Haslemere table tennis league, all sides are also running out of matches as both Petersfield A and College Hill jockey for position as they come down the home straight. https://www.petersfieldttclub.org.uk/

Petersfield Rugby Club are running out of games as they try to sneak into 5th place and earn a chance at the end of season promotion play-offs. In a game they would be expected to win, they host Reeds Weybridge but the game is a much tighter affair than they would hope for. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/">https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/</a> . Petersfield the Rams mens team have quite the busy week. Firstly on Tuesday, they have a Seniors cup tie against high-flying Locks Heath and then Saturday saw them welcome Brockenhurst. We have interviews with new coach Rich Bessey (and revelations of the worst penalty ever taken) and we hear from the directors 6 weeks on from parting with their coach and the subsequent player exodus. <a href="https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/">https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/</a> . The outstanding womens rams side finally resumed league football and faced a rare challenge from Cowplain. Would they respond after going into half time 2-3 down. In hockey, the women's side had itself a postponed game, but Romsey arrived at Bedales to take on our men's first side in a closely fought match. In the Haslemere table tennis league, all sides are also running out of matches as both Petersfield A and College Hill jockey for position as they come down the home straight. https://www.petersfieldttclub.org.uk/

In the Sportlight 2nd March

Sadly PC Lauren Bourne, our Local Bobbie, is moving to another section of the Police.
It’s a warm welcome to PC Imie Pott-Thomas who will be replacing Loz and will be seen out on our streets with PSCO Tanya Manns
Shine Radio managed to get on last chat with Loz before she left and spoke to Imie about her new role.

Sadly PC Lauren Bourne, our Local Bobbie, is moving to another section of the Police. It&rsquo;s a warm welcome to PC Imie Pott-Thomas who will be replacing Loz and will be seen out on our streets with PSCO Tanya Manns Shine Radio managed to get on last chat with Loz before she left and spoke to Imie about her new role.

It’s a fond farewell to PC Loz and hello to PC Imie

The annual fashion show and sale for Petersfield Save the Children at Churcher's College on 16 February (where the price of sold items is shared 50:50)  was packed out and raised a huge amount for the cause. 

Jane Rebeiro, one of the 50 or so volunteers who organise and run the event, spoke to Mike Waddington about the sale; what it entails and the great success it brought for Save the Children.

Their next venture is on 16 April at St Peter's church where local Rock Choirs will perform at a free event with a retiring collection for them. And the usual Pop-Up shops are also planned for later in the year.

More about the Petersfield Branch at Save the Children

The annual fashion show and sale for Petersfield Save the Children at Churcher's College on 16 February (where the price of sold items is shared 50:50)&nbsp; was packed out and raised a huge amount for the cause.&nbsp;
Jane Rebeiro, one of the 50 or so volunteers who organise and run the event, spoke to Mike Waddington about the sale; what it entails and the great success it brought for Save the Children.
Their next venture is on 16 April at St Peter's church where local&nbsp;Rock Choirs will perform at a free event with a retiring collection for them. And the usual Pop-Up shops are also planned for later in the year.
More about the Petersfield Branch at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.petersfield-savethechildren.co.uk/?doing_wp_cron=1772451812.1846969127655029296875">Save the Children</a>

Talking Books - February 2026

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