We have two guests this month, Thomas Harding, a prizewinning Guardian columnist and bestselling author, whose books have been translated into twenty languages, and Izzy Barret, who is an illustrator based in West Sussex, and a recent Illustration graduate from UCA Farnham.

We have two guests this month,&nbsp;Thomas Harding, a prizewinning Guardian columnist and bestselling author, whose books have been translated into twenty languages, and Izzy Barret, who is an illustrator based in West Sussex, and a recent Illustration graduate from UCA Farnham.

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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.

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.

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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 - May 2025

Join Ann and Coxy from Adhurst Estate allotments, bringing you a catch-up on the pumpkin competition, their top tips for June, as well as a Rocky the Robin update! Also, tune in for Coxy's experience at the Chelsea Garden show and some great tips for identifying bird song in your allotment or at home.

Join Ann and Coxy from Adhurst Estate allotments, bringing you a catch-up on the pumpkin competition, their top tips for June, as well as a Rocky the Robin update! Also, tune in for Coxy's experience at the Chelsea Garden show and some great tips for identifying bird song in your allotment or at home.

Growing Together with Ann and Coxy - June 2026

Once again this month Julie Butler is joined with Lynn Osborne, Nickki Haggar and Duncan Cameron.  Megan from Right and Home from Right at Home also joins them this month.

Megan is here to tell us all about a day in the life of a carer, 

Amanda Whiteland-Smith from Citizens Advice talks about the latest Government's Spring Forecast and what it has meant to many families in East Hampshire.

And we hear from Tim Barlow, who found swimming, not just for his health but for his wellbeing.

Once again this month Julie Butler is joined with Lynn Osborne, Nickki Haggar and Duncan Cameron.&nbsp; Megan from Right and Home from Right at Home also joins them this month.
Megan is here to tell us all about a day in the life of a carer,&nbsp;
Amanda Whiteland-Smith from Citizens Advice talks about the latest Government's Spring Forecast and what it has meant to many families in East Hampshire.
And we hear from Tim Barlow, who found swimming, not just for his health but for his wellbeing.

The Life Clinic - talking about care and support and inspirational stories

The Current Affairs Group that meets at One Tree Books discussed affordable housing - there’s around a 6 year wait here for some affordable housing with its lower rents.

Linda Wallace from PHA (whose properties are all affordable housing in Petersfield), spoke about what affordable housing is, the challenges around it and how they have £8m to invest in new community projects.

Frank Campbell from a Community Land Trust near Emsworth spoke about their community-led project that provides 12 homes for local people and why they also invested in community assets.

The Current Affairs group is taking its summer break and next meet in September on the seconcd Wednesday of the month

 

The Current Affairs Group that meets at One Tree Books discussed affordable housing - there&rsquo;s around a 6 year wait here for some affordable housing with its lower rents.
Linda Wallace from PHA (whose properties are all affordable housing in Petersfield), spoke about what affordable housing is, the challenges around it and how they have &pound;8m to invest in new community projects.
Frank Campbell from a Community Land Trust near Emsworth spoke about their community-led project that provides 12 homes for local people and why they also invested in community assets.
The Current Affairs group is taking its summer break and next meet in September on the seconcd Wednesday of the month
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Talking Books - May 2025

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