Tim’s top picks for Christmas presents and a socially distanced interview with Niall Edworthy, the author of Main Battle Tank  and over a dozen other books under a variety of noms de plume, covering military history, biography, sport, general humour, wildlife and gardening.  WILL, the Will Greenwood autobiography, was shortlisted for the 2005 Sports Book Awards in the Best Autobiography category. His first novel, Otto Eckhart’s Ordeal, is recently published. Suzie is raving about her current read about a rock group in the Sixties and her Backlisted brings some much-needed laughter.

Tim&rsquo;s top picks for Christmas presents and a socially distanced interview with Niall Edworthy, the author of Main Battle Tank&nbsp; and over a dozen other books under a variety of noms de plume, covering military history, biography, sport, general humour, wildlife and gardening.&nbsp; WILL, the Will Greenwood autobiography, was shortlisted for the 2005 Sports Book Awards in the Best Autobiography category. His first novel, Otto Eckhart&rsquo;s Ordeal, is recently published. Suzie is raving about her current read about a rock group in the Sixties and her Backlisted brings some much-needed laughter.

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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.
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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 - November 2020

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Food waste caddies arrive across the district.
Laura has the sporting results from across the Petersphere.
The date for this year’s Petersfield Fireworks display has been confirmed.
A shine radio listener is amongst the winners in this weeks East hants community lottery.

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

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Published at 5:00am on 21 September, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Food waste caddies arrive across the district.</li>
<li>Laura has the sporting results from across the Petersphere.</li>
<li>The date for this year&rsquo;s Petersfield Fireworks display has been confirmed.</li>
<li>A shine radio listener is amongst the winners in this weeks East hants community lottery.</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 5:00am on 21 September, 2026

Local news for Monday 21st September

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.

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