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

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
The green light has been given to start on renowned crossroads; we hear reactions from our County Councillors.
Petersfield in Bloom Competition Winners!
Holiday cards for care homes to stir a memory.
And let’s see what’s needed at the foodbank this week.

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 15 July, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>The green light has been given to start on renowned crossroads; we hear reactions from our County Councillors.</li>
<li>Petersfield in Bloom Competition Winners!</li>
<li>Holiday cards for care homes to stir a memory.</li>
<li>And let&rsquo;s see what&rsquo;s needed at the foodbank this week.</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 15 July, 2026

Local news for Wednesday 15th July

Headley Theatre Club was founded after the Festival Of Britain in 1952 and their latest production has been written by John Owen Smith to mark the 150th anniversary of local author Flora Thompson’s birth.

The author of Lark Rise To Candleford lived and worked in Liphook and Grayshott, from the end of the 19th century.

Mark Simpson caught up with John – also known as Jo - as they were rehearsing at Headley Village Hall.

Headley Theatre Club was founded after the Festival Of Britain in 1952 and their latest production has been written by John Owen Smith to mark the 150th anniversary of local author Flora Thompson&rsquo;s birth.
The author of Lark Rise To Candleford lived and worked in Liphook and Grayshott, from the end of the 19th century.
Mark Simpson caught up with John &ndash; also known as Jo - as they were rehearsing at Headley Village Hall.

A local play to celebrate 150 years since Flora Thompson's birth

This years’ Big Dig ends this weekend,18 and 19 July, which is also the national Festival of Archaeology to encourage more people to dig into the past.

People are invited to attend at High Meadow between 11am and 4pm on Saturday and Sunday to see Liss Archeology at work.

Anne Brooks from Liss Archeology and Petersfield Area Historical Society, speaks to Mike Waddington about their latest finds at High Meadow and in a garden on Borough Hill.

Christabel Thomas explains why she volunteers on the Information Stand here and travels from the New Forest to do so.

More at Petersfield Big Dig 2026 | Explore History with Liss Archaeology

This years&rsquo; Big Dig ends this weekend,18 and 19 July, which is also the national Festival of Archaeology to encourage more people to dig into the past.
People are invited to attend at High Meadow between 11am and 4pm on Saturday and Sunday to see Liss Archeology at work.
Anne Brooks from Liss Archeology and Petersfield Area Historical Society, speaks to Mike Waddington about their latest finds at High Meadow and in a garden on Borough Hill.
Christabel Thomas explains why she volunteers on the Information Stand here and travels from the New Forest to do so.
More at <a href="https://www.bigdig.live/">Petersfield Big Dig 2026 | Explore History with Liss Archaeology</a>

Talking Books - June 2025

Talking Books with Suzie Wilde & Tim O'Kelly

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