This month we are joined by author Camilla Chester, described as ‘a dog walker who writes’ by her publisher. Camilla's latest book, Call me Lion, has just been published.

This month we are joined by author Camilla Chester, described as ‘a dog walker who writes’ by her publisher. Camilla's latest book, Call me Lion, has just been published.

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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.
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 - July 2022

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Plusses and minuses if you’re on a heat network system.
Bentley’s dog show boost, for a rehoming charity at new location.
Veterans Festival hailed a success in East Hampshire.
Local job opportunities.

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

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Published at 5:01am on 24 September, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Plusses and minuses if you&rsquo;re on a heat network system.</li>
<li>Bentley&rsquo;s dog show boost, for a rehoming charity at new location.</li>
<li>Veterans Festival hailed a success in East Hampshire.</li>
<li>Local job opportunities.</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 5:01am on 24 September, 2026

Local news for Thursday 24th September

I love to learn is a tutoring organisation that’s just opened in Liphook (there are other Centres in Havant, Fareham and Portsmouth).

They came to Petersfield Market on Wednesday 23 September looking for learners.

Jonathan Mitchell speaks to Mike Waddington about what's on offer and when support might be needed. There is a free assessment on offer before making a choice.

How it Works Liphook – I Love To Learn

I love to learn is a tutoring organisation that&rsquo;s just opened in Liphook (there are other Centres in Havant, Fareham and Portsmouth).
They came to Petersfield Market on Wednesday 23 September looking for learners.
Jonathan Mitchell speaks to Mike Waddington about what's on offer and when support might be needed. There is a free assessment on offer before making a choice.
<a href="https://www.ilovetolearn.co.uk/how-it-works-liphook/">How it Works Liphook &ndash; I Love To Learn</a>

Tutoring Centre for English and Maths opens in Liphook

Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery needs to boost its footfall and Jeremey Mitchell, Chair of the Trustees, says they want people’s views.

They are being collected in the market, at the Museum and online, as part of its National Lottery funded Major Business Review.

Jeremey Mitchell talks to Mike Waddington about it all and we hear from Miri, from cultural consultants Flying Geese, about how views can shape the outcome.

The Stanley Spencer and Flora Twort exhibition closes this Saturday, 26 September.

The Museum then closes for two weeks so that the shortlisted entrants for the South Down Open can be displayed.

The Survey is on the website and here: PMAG Public Survey 

Moore about the South Downs Open here: South Downs Open 2026 | Petersfield Museum 

Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery needs to boost its footfall and Jeremey Mitchell, Chair of the Trustees, says they want people&rsquo;s views.
They are being collected in the market, at the Museum and online, as part of its National Lottery funded Major Business Review.
Jeremey Mitchell talks to Mike Waddington about it all and we hear from Miri, from cultural consultants Flying Geese, about how views can shape the outcome.
The Stanley Spencer and Flora Twort exhibition closes this Saturday, 26 September.
The Museum then closes for two weeks so that the shortlisted entrants for the South Down Open can be displayed.
The Survey is on the website and here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.surveyhero.com/c/jsyxusce">PMAG Public Survey</a>&nbsp;
Moore about the South Downs Open here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.petersfieldmuseum.co.uk/south-downs-open-2026">South Downs Open 2026 | Petersfield Museum</a>&nbsp;

Talking Books - July 2022

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