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.

One Tree books are back in their premises from the 1st of the month so there is much to celebrate. This month there is no guest but as Michael Arnold has been selected for the Times Book of the Year, we are repeating part of his interview.

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.
One Tree books are back in their premises from the 1st of the month so there is much to celebrate. This month there is no guest but as Michael Arnold has been selected for the Times Book of the Year, we are repeating part of his interview.

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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 2025

This weekend Lee Lloyd will attempt the UK Three Peaks Challenge.

He will be climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon, all within 24 hours.

This is all in memory of Kevan Birkett and Melissa Tickner, raising funds for March for Men with Kev and Sheldon’s Shooting Stars.

This weekend Lee Lloyd will attempt the UK Three Peaks Challenge.
He will be climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon, all within 24 hours.
This is all in memory of Kevan Birkett and Melissa Tickner, raising funds for March for Men with Kev and Sheldon&rsquo;s Shooting Stars.

Local man takes on the UK Three Peaks Challenge in memory of his friends

The first week of June was national volunteers week and local family support organisation Home Start Butser, ran a lunch on Thursday 4 June as a thank you

Their 86 volunteers supported 333 families in the area and 459 children, in the last year .

Mike Waddington reports from the event, speaking to volunteers (who tell us what they've enjoyed), Home Start's Chair, Linda Bazant, and Manager Nicola Winter.

They are always looking for more volunteers - especially men - and some Trustees too. 

The next training course for volunteers starts in September.

Emily from solicitors KJ Smith,  who sponsored the lunch, talks about their partnership with Home Start Butser.

More at Home-Start Butser | the leading local family support charity

 

The first week of June was national volunteers week and local family support organisation Home Start Butser, ran a lunch on Thursday 4 June as a thank you
Their 86 volunteers supported 333 families in the area and 459 children, in the last year .
Mike Waddington reports from the event, speaking to volunteers (who tell us what they've enjoyed), Home Start's Chair, Linda Bazant, and Manager Nicola Winter.
They are always looking for more volunteers - especially men - and some Trustees too.&nbsp;
The next training course for volunteers starts in September.
Emily from solicitors KJ Smith,&nbsp; who sponsored the lunch, talks about their partnership with Home Start Butser.
More at <a href="https://homestart-butser.org.uk/">Home-Start Butser | the leading local family support charity</a>
&nbsp;

Home Start Butser celebrate their volunteers with lunch

In his June update for Shine Radio listeners, our local MP reflects on the recent council elections and why they'll be the last of their type locally.

Damian Hinds also questions how much of the King's Speech will be implemented given potential  leadership changes in the Labour party.

He's also been at The Petersfield Spring Festival, local tech business Feefo and there's an invitation for you to take part in a new survey about face-to-face banking. Should Petersfield get a banking hub?

You can take part at https://www.damianhinds.com/campaigns/keep-banking-services-local-survey

In his June update for Shine Radio listeners, our local MP reflects on the recent council elections and why they'll be the last of their type locally.
Damian Hinds also questions how much of the King's Speech will be implemented given potential&nbsp; leadership changes in the Labour party.
He's also been at The Petersfield Spring Festival, local tech business Feefo and there's an invitation for you to take part in a new survey about face-to-face banking. Should Petersfield get a banking hub?
You can take part at <a href="https://www.damianhinds.com/campaigns/keep-banking-services-local-survey">https://www.damianhinds.com/campaigns/keep-banking-services-local-survey</a>

Talking Books - November 2025

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