Our guest is JOHN MICKLEWRIGHT talking about his book The Opening Country. He tells Tim about walking from Portsmouth to the Alps, following in the footsteps of his father and inspired by John Buchan.

Our guest is JOHN MICKLEWRIGHT talking about his book The Opening Country. He tells Tim about walking from Portsmouth to the Alps, following in the footsteps of his father and inspired by John Buchan.

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 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 - October 2021

A celebration of classic British comedy and song is coming to Petersfield, while raising money for a much-loved local charity.

Shine Radio’s Ian Crossman talks to John Lofthouse about the touring show, featuring the wit and music of Flanders and Swann, Noël Coward and more, along with a tribute to much-loved musical duo Hinge and Bracket.

They chat about the inspiration behind the show, bringing these classic songs and characters back to the stage, and the Petersfield performance next weekend, which is raising funds for the Rosemary Foundation.

A celebration of classic British comedy and song is coming to Petersfield, while raising money for a much-loved local charity.
Shine Radio&rsquo;s Ian Crossman talks to John Lofthouse about the touring show, featuring the wit and music of Flanders and Swann, No&euml;l Coward and more, along with a tribute to much-loved musical duo Hinge and Bracket.
They chat about the inspiration behind the show, bringing these classic songs and characters back to the stage, and the Petersfield performance next weekend, which is raising funds for the Rosemary Foundation.

Classic comedy and song come to Petersfield for the Rosemary Foundation

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Local councillors answer Home Start Butser’s call for support.
A couple are taking on a whole cast of characters in a comedy coming to Bordon.
Do you know where you’ll get your Christmas tree this year?
Stuart is here with a taste of things coming up with What’s On across the Petersphere.

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 22 September, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Local councillors answer Home Start Butser&rsquo;s call for support.</li>
<li>A couple are taking on a whole cast of characters in a comedy coming to Bordon.</li>
<li>Do you know where you&rsquo;ll get your Christmas tree this year?</li>
<li>Stuart is here with a taste of things coming up with What&rsquo;s On across the Petersphere.</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 22 September, 2026

Local news for Tuesday 22nd September

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.

You make it shine.

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

Talking Books - October 2021

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