This months Talking Books is a little different as Tim is somewhat preoccupied with getting his temporary shop up and running after the fire in Lavant Street.  Suzie had booked an interview with Roger Morgan-Grenville and that is the main feature of this months edition.

 

This months Talking Books is a little different as Tim is somewhat preoccupied with getting his temporary shop up and running after the fire in Lavant Street.&nbsp; Suzie had booked an interview with Roger Morgan-Grenville and that is the main feature of this months edition.
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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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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 2025

It's a  tough time in the football for our Petersfield sides right now as the men are knocked out of 2 cup competitions last week and the women's side are looking for their first point since being bumped up 2 divisions to Hampshire Division 2 last season. It's back to league action for the men this week as they take on tough opponents Hamble away on Tuesday and then welcome Brockenhurst to the Smartspaces Stadium on Saturday. the Shine Radio team were at the game petersfieldtownfc.co.uk . As for women's side, it's a tricky fixture against a gritty Romsey side. There's no 2 ways of saying it but Liss are in freefall just now and points are rare as are goals. Can they turn around their fortunes as they play an out-of-sorts side in Crofton Saints at the West Leigh stadium. https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/lissathletic/. Liphook United are arguably our most in form side as it stands although predicting which side turns up at matches is a bit of a fool's game. But in Denmead they have another great chance of picking up all three points. https://www.liphookunitedfootballclub.org/ . We have hockey news for you as both the men's and women's sides look for early form. The women are involved in a 10 goal thriller against West Meon and our men's team travel overseas to Isle of Wight https://www.petersfieldhockeyclub.com/ .  And we take a look at Petersfield Rugby clubs chances of success in 2026/7 as their delayed league campaign will begin at home on Saturday the 26th September soon to be followed by the women's historic return to competitive sport. https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/

It's a&nbsp; tough time in the football for our Petersfield sides right now as the men are knocked out of 2 cup competitions last week and the women's side are looking for their first point since being bumped up 2 divisions to Hampshire Division 2 last season. It's back to league action for the men this week as they take on tough opponents Hamble away on Tuesday and then welcome Brockenhurst to the Smartspaces Stadium on Saturday. the Shine Radio team were at the game petersfieldtownfc.co.uk . As for women's side, it's a tricky fixture against a gritty Romsey side. There's no 2 ways of saying it but Liss are in freefall just now and points are rare as are goals. Can they turn around their fortunes as they play an out-of-sorts side in Crofton Saints at the West Leigh stadium. <a href="https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/lissathletic/">https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/lissathletic/</a>. Liphook United are arguably our most in form side as it stands although predicting which side turns up at matches is a bit of a fool's game. But in Denmead they have another great chance of picking up all three points. <a href="https://www.liphookunitedfootballclub.org/">https://www.liphookunitedfootballclub.org/</a> . We have hockey news for you as both the men's and women's sides look for early form. The women are involved in a 10 goal thriller against West Meon and our men's team travel overseas to Isle of Wight <a href="https://www.petersfieldhockeyclub.com/">https://www.petersfieldhockeyclub.com/</a> .&nbsp; And we take a look at Petersfield Rugby clubs chances of success in 2026/7 as their delayed league campaign will begin at home on Saturday the 26th September soon to be followed by the women's historic return to competitive sport. https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/

In the Sportlight 20th September

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.

Our guest this month is KATE MOSSE, who was here at One Tree Books to discuss her most recent book, my own favourite season, Autumn.  It's one of a series with other famous authors providing the others.

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.
Our guest this month is KATE MOSSE, who was here at One Tree Books to discuss her most recent book, my own favourite season, Autumn.&nbsp; It's one of a series with other famous authors providing the others.

Talking Books - September 2026

In this episode of the Cold Coffee podcast, host Iva Lomas sat down to dissect a crucial economic reality for the diaspora: how English proficiency directly dictates earning potential in the UK. For expats in the UK and the Ukrainian community alike, language skills are the ultimate catalyst for career mobility. Navigating the British job market without a solid command of the language often restricts arrivals to entry-level roles—such as warehousing, agriculture, or hospitality—where compensation sits at the National Living Wage. While these positions offer a vital starting point, breaking parity with the broader domestic workforce requires a strategic linguistic pivot.

In this episode of the&nbsp;Cold Coffee podcast, host Iva Lomas sat down to dissect a crucial economic reality for the diaspora: how English proficiency directly dictates earning potential in the UK. For expats in the UK and the Ukrainian community alike, language skills are the ultimate catalyst for career mobility. Navigating the British job market without a solid command of the language often restricts arrivals to entry-level roles&mdash;such as warehousing, agriculture, or hospitality&mdash;where compensation sits at the National Living Wage. While these positions offer a vital starting point, breaking parity with the broader domestic workforce requires a strategic linguistic pivot.

Talking Books - July 2025

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