This month we are playing the second half of the interview with Thomas Harding, a prizewinning Guardian columnist and bestselling author discussing his illustrated book "The House on the Canal".

Tim is away this month but Suzie, Sally and Anna focus on their best summer reads.

This month we are playing the second half of the interview with Thomas Harding, a prizewinning Guardian columnist and bestselling author discussing his illustrated book "The House on the Canal".
Tim is away this month but Suzie, Sally and Anna focus on their best summer reads.

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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 - June 2025

For his second preview of Bramshott Open Gardens on the 13th and 14th Mark Simpson visited some converted stables next to the Church, where Dee Griffiths looks after an array of small birds and goldfish and potters around in her shed. Dee had some wonderful stories about her life around many historic buildings and gardens. 

For his second preview of Bramshott Open Gardens on the 13th and 14th Mark Simpson visited some converted stables next to the Church, where Dee Griffiths looks after an array of small birds and goldfish and potters around in her shed. Dee had some wonderful stories about her life around many historic buildings and gardens.&nbsp;

Dee Griffiths has a beautiful garden in Bramshott

Phil Simmons is on the committee for the bi-annual Bramshott Open Gardens, when many of the residents from the historic and beautiful village open their gardens for us all to visit, along with a BBQ, bar, tea tent, picnic area, classic car display and plant stalls. There is parking and minibuses available too. A weekend ticket gives you access across both days on the weekend of June 13th and 14th this year.

Mark Simpson found out more

Phil Simmons is on the committee for the bi-annual Bramshott Open Gardens, when many of the residents from the historic and beautiful village open their gardens for us all to visit, along with a BBQ, bar, tea tent, picnic area, classic car display and plant stalls. There is parking and minibuses available too. A weekend ticket gives you access across both days on the weekend of June 13th and 14th this year.
Mark Simpson found out more

Bramshott Open Gardens is happening soon

A local resident will take to one of the biggest stages on British television this weekend as the Hawkstone Farmers Choir competes in the final of Britain's Got Talent.

Gwen Woodruffe is one of the members of the choir, which was originally brought together through Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone venture. Made up of farmers, farming families and people connected to agriculture, the group discovered a sense of friendship and community through singing and decided to continue performing together.

The choir captured the hearts of viewers and judges during their audition with a moving performance of Elbow's One Day Like This, earning Amanda Holden's Golden Buzzer and a place in the live shows.

Last weekend they secured their place in the final with a stirring rendition of Bastille's Pompeii.

Ahead of the final, Laura Sheppard spoke to Gwen about the choir's unexpected journey from rural communities to primetime television, the reaction to their Golden Buzzer moment, and what it means to represent farming families on one of the country's biggest talent shows.

A local resident will take to one of the biggest stages on British television this weekend as the Hawkstone Farmers Choir competes in the final of Britain's Got Talent.
Gwen Woodruffe is one of the members of the choir, which was originally brought together through Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone venture. Made up of farmers, farming families and people connected to agriculture, the group discovered a sense of friendship and community through singing and decided to continue performing together.
The choir captured the hearts of viewers and judges during their audition with a moving performance of Elbow's One Day Like This, earning Amanda Holden's Golden Buzzer and a place in the live shows.
Last weekend they secured their place in the final with a stirring rendition of Bastille's Pompeii.
Ahead of the final, Laura Sheppard spoke to Gwen about the choir's unexpected journey from rural communities to primetime television, the reaction to their Golden Buzzer moment, and what it means to represent farming families on one of the country's biggest talent shows.

Talking Books - June 2025

Talking Books with Suzie Wilde & Tim O'Kelly

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