the P pod on location around Petersfield
Always on location and bursting with the brightest personalities from our community, the P pod is home to the voices and stories of Petersfield people. Presented by Julie Butler, Phill Humphries and Laura Sheppard from a different location around the Petersphere every edition. You can contact the show on Petersfield 01730 555 500 or team@shineradio.uk It's all produced by volunteers at Petersfield's Shine Radio. Research by Ann Marden. Audio production by Debra Shipton.
Tue, April 01, 2025
The P pod at the The South Downs Festival of Food, Fizz and Firkins
Shine Radio was on location at The South Downs Festival of Food, Fizz, and Firkins , bringing you the very best from this deliciously local event! 🍷🍽️🎤 From passionate artisans and foodie experts to master distillers crafting gin and other fine spirits, we soaked up the flavors, fizz, and fantastic stories behind the festival. Join Phill and Laura on the latest episode of The P pod – your go-to podcast for the voices and stories of Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, March 18, 2025
The P pod at the Musical Festival
Across several visits we have been bending an ear to the performances at this year’s Petersfield Musical Festival. We will be talking to organisers, performers and audiences to bring you a flavour of what the annual festival is offering this year See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, February 26, 2025
the PPod - on location with the Petersfield Museum
This week we're at the Petersfield Museum and in a bit of a bind - a bookbind that is. Julie and Butler and Andy Catto were at the opening of their latest exhibition to find out all about specialist bookbinding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, February 04, 2025
The P Pod on location at the Next Wave
Today we are attending the inaugural meeting of the next wave men’s group. We will be talking to the founder Steve Shaw and finding out what the group is all about and what the men of Petersfield think of the idea See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, January 28, 2025
The PPod at the PECAN office
Today the PPod is looking to nature and the environment with Phill Humphries and Andy Catto and PECAN. We will be talking to some of the folk behind PECAN and some other associated initiatives that aim to get us not just thinking about the environment but acting to improve it! It’s the PPod: Tuesdays at 9, Wednesdays at 7 and always online at shineradio.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thu, January 09, 2025
The P pod at the Festival Hall Panto
It's Panto Time. Oh no it isn't! Oh yes it is! Laura Sheppard and Phill Humphries go behind the scenes at the Petersfield Panto, which is on this week and next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, December 18, 2024
The P pod - Best of 2024
In this episode, we’ll hear from the “new” presenters, discuss the importance of nature, talk about some of the oldest episodes, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, December 10, 2024
the P pod - on location at Sheet Primary School
This week we’re at Sheet Primary school. We are hoping to capture the innocent wonder of Christmas through the eyes of the children here, not forgetting the teachers who have to cope with all that excitement See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, December 02, 2024
the P pod – on location in Petersfield Square
This week we are in the Petersfield Square and it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Petersfield came out in style to support the eagerly awaited Christmas Light switch on to start the 2024 Festivities. There's something special about this time of year. Join Julie Butler and Abi Phillips and other members of the Shine team to find to hear what Christmas means to Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thu, November 07, 2024
the P Pod on location in Steep
This week Laura is surrounded by musical instruments – and that’s because she's in a recording studio. Something is 900 years old – but not the building she's in! There is a concert on Saturday, which kicks of a year of celebrations called Steep 900. Yes, it’s 900 years since All Saints’ Church in Steep was inaugurated, and as the exact date isn’t known, we’re going to spend a whole year celebrating. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, October 29, 2024
the P pod on location at the Rogate Pumpkin Patch
This week we’re surrounded by autumnal loveliness at Rogate Pumpkin Patch. Now, you might think jac o’lanterns and all things Halloween might be a recent thing, but we will find out the history of the farm at Rogate, what happens during the short pumpkin season – and what happens in between. Join Laura Sheppard and Andy Catto at Rogate Pumpkin Patch in this week's Ppod. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, October 21, 2024
The PPod October 15th Festival Hall in Petersfield
This week we’re at Petersfield’s Festival Hall at the East Hampshire Dementia Festival. This is the fourth dementia festival, which is now an annual event. The idea for it originally came from Dementia Champion and Coronation Volunteer Champion, Jeff Williams. Jeff passed away shortly after last year’s Dementia Festival, but his legacy continues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sat, September 21, 2024
the P Pod on location with Kev's March in Petersfield
This week's PPod comes from the Petersfield Square. We're at March for Men with Kev raising awareness of Prostate Cancer and what you can do about it. The walk is into the second year all in memory of local man, Kevan Birkett. We talk to Claire, his wife, and the organisers, many of the walkers and local businesses that came out in support of the event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sat, September 07, 2024
the P pod from the Petersfield Fringe Festival
This week we’re at the Petersfield Fringe Festival at Churcher’s College. We talk to organisers, performers and audiences at the greatest fringe festival outside Edinburgh. The P pod is presented by Laura Sheppard and Phill Humphries Tuesdays at 9, Wednesdays at 7 and always online at shineradio.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, July 26, 2024
the P pod - on location with the Stroud Revels
In this edition of the P pod Laura Sheppard and Phil Humphries find out what happens in Stroud, just outside Petersfield - and what exactly are the Stroud Revels. It’s the P pod: always on location and on air every Tuesday at 9, Wednesday at 7 and always online at shineradio.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, July 02, 2024
the P pod on location at Wylds Farm in Liss
Laura Sheppard and Phill Humphries find themselves in the rural location of Wyld's Christmas Tree Farm - in the middle of summer. And it's not just Christmas trees. They find out all about farm life, and what else happens between Decembers on the farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, June 04, 2024
the P pod on location at Petersfield's Spring Festival
This time Laura Sheppard and Phill Humphries are in the heart of the festival at the Shine Radio gazebo in The Square at Petersfield's Spring Festival. It’s the P pod: Tuesdays at 9, Wednesdays at 7 and always online at shineradio.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sat, May 25, 2024
The Ppod - 21st May 2024 - Queen Elizabeth Country Park
This week Julie Butler and Laura Sheppard step into the heart of the rural Hampshire Countryside as they visit Queen Elizabeth Country Park, and find out exactly what's on offer at the park. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, May 07, 2024
the Ppod - on location at Butser Ancient Farm celebrating Beltain 7th May 2024
This week Julie Butler and Laura Sheppard are donning their garlands of flowers and blue woad face paint to join the crowds at Butser Ancient Farm celebrating the Celtic festival of Beltain to welcome in the summer. They encounter the May Queen, the Green Man and are overshadowed by the impressive 40 feet tall Wicker Man. Mark Ford is the landscape artist behind this year's design, and chats to Julie and Laura as they make their way around the site talking to artisans and performers. It's the Ppod: Tuesdays at 9, Wednesdays at 7 and always online at shineradio.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, April 16, 2024
the P pod - Petersfield Personalities on location at the Winchester MG Owners Club Cobweb SPIN 16th April 2024
Phill Humphries and Laura Sheppard were at the Rural Life Living Museum in Farnham for the Winchester MG Owners Club Cobweb SPIN. We hear from various MG Owners' clubs, the Rural Museum, and also from the Petersfield Photographic Society. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, April 03, 2024
the P pod - Petersfield Personalities on location at the Petersfield Easter Fayre: 2nd April 2024
Julie Butler and Emily Watts were at the Petersfield Easter Fayre. As the doors opened to the ring of the Town Crier's bell with a flurry of people, eager to take a look around. Jeremy and Martin Holmes started this event in 1988 and this year it is back in it's rightful home in the Festival Hall. We spoke to the brothers to find out why the Easter Fayre started all those years ago. There are stallholders, old and new. Some have been attending from day one, so we wanted to find out all about why they all want to be part of this popular event. A great community event, with a real friendly atmosphere. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, March 20, 2024
the P pod - Petersfield Personalities 19th March 2024: Petersfield Rugby Club
Julie and Blake were at Petersfield Rugby Club on 4th March before their big match against Havant II. Petersfield are on a winning streak, and hope for a win against Havant later that afternoon. Petersfield Rugby Clubhouse was formed in 1927, and has a real sense of community. It's a rest week from the Six Nations, so what better way to spend a Saturday than at a local derby. We hear what makes Petersfield Rugby Club and the game so special. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, March 08, 2024
the P pod - Petersfield personalities: March 4th 2024
This week Joff and Claire visit the Methodist Church on Station Road in Petersfield where a lively rehearsal is taking place. Ahead of the start of the Petersfield Musical Festival they meet with Chair Pam Buckley to find out what exciting music is in store this year and talk to Mayor JC Crissey. They also bid you a fond farewell as their P-podding days draw to an end. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, February 20, 2024
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - February 20th 2024: The Clanfield Centre
Petersfield’s weekly news, views and interviews led by Phill Humphries and Laura Sheppard , comes to you this week from The Clanfield Centre . Phill and Laura are joined by Natasha Glover , who is the centre manager, and who shares details of all the myriad events that take place in the centre. Dave Harris, the Chair of the Parish Council explains exactly what the parish council does, and what its involvement with the Clanfield Centre is. And Jenny tells us all about Pickleball - yes you heard that right! Meanwhile, it's the Lunar New Year and Jo Gray speaks to Trin at Mai's Spa in town to explain Vietnamese traditions that surround the new year, as we enter the Year of the Dragon. This week’s P pod was recorded on Monday, February 16, at The Clanfield Centre, and was produced by Phill Humphries, and edited by Em Sefton-Smith, with help from Jo Gray. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, February 13, 2024
Claire and Joff: The end of a Ppod era
Claire Vennis and Joff Lacey have been the presenters of the flagship podcast, the Ppod for 4 years and have recorded over 200 episodes. Listen as they look back and also explain the reasons behind the decision to step down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thu, February 08, 2024
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - February 5th 2024: Liss Triangle Centre
Claire and Joff head out, north of Petersfield, to Liss this week, where they find themselves at the Liss Triangle Centre. They find out about all the goings on at this busy central village hub, brush up their brass and bring a glimpse into the night sky for February with local astronomical expert Geoff Burt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, January 26, 2024
the P pod from the Five Bells in Buriton
This week we’re at the Five Bells in Buriton: a lovely country pub just a five miles down the road from Petersfield. We will be finding out a little bit about some of the things that this busy little village gets up to. Meeting some of the local residents that make the village tick. We will also find out more about some of the major projects that Buriton is working on for 2024. Hear Doug Jones, Mary Saunders, Bernie Saunders and Daniela Jones with Shine Radio's Blake Swell and Julie Butler. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, January 10, 2024
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - January 8th 2024: At The Panto
The P pod is back for it's first outing of 2024! Claire and Joff are 'P podding' Panto-style at the Winton Players rehearsal for Beauty and the Beast. Not only do they learn more about this year’s panto production, they hear about what goes on behind the scenes too. They also introduce some new Shine Radio presenters who will be joining them in the P pod this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, December 18, 2023
The P pod - Petersfield personalities - Best of 2023...
It’s that time of year again - when Joff and Claire bring you a selection of their favourite P pod interviews from the year. And what a P pod year it’s been! As they take you down memory lane, they’ll be doing a spot of star-gazing, having some charity Easter fun, meeting our town crier, taking a skinny dip (almost), enjoying local bees, walking in memory of a good friend, squelching in lots of mud and rounding off with a few bloopers too. You can hear it Tuesday evenings at 9, Wednesday evenings at 7 and always online at shineradio.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, December 12, 2023
The P pod - Petersfield personalities - 11th December 2023: Late Night Christmas Shopping
This week Claire and Joff head out into Petersfield for a spot of Late Night Christmas Shopping - which this year involves over 30 local independent businesses. As they cross off items on their Christmas shopping lists, they meet some of the independent traders around town and find out what they have on offer this holiday season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, November 28, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities show - November 27th 2023: Christmas Lights Switch On
We’ve got a special edition of the P pod for you this week as Claire and Joff are live in the Square for the Petersfield Christmas Lights Switch On! As well as hosting this year’s Christmas lights switch on, they’ll be joined by Shine volunteers who speak to some of the performers in the show and local organisations in the Square. It’s also a special show too as this marks, incredibly, the 200th P pod! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, November 21, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 21 November 2023: Our House with PTG
This week the P pod comes from Petersfield’s Festival Hall as the Petersfield Theatre Group move in for their upcoming musical production of Our House. Amongst the hustle and bustle of what’s called the ‘get in’ Joff and guest presenter Laura meet members of this local amateur dramatics group as they prepare to head to Camden Town to discover if ‘it must be love’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, November 14, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 13th November 2023: Art and Music
Claire and Joff bring a fun-packed creative episode this week, with art and music - but don’t worry they won’t be singing! They find out more about a new art studio in Petersfield, opening soon, offering collections from local artisans, hear about the Petersfield Orchestra’s upcoming concert and a Jazz festival coming to town next year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, November 07, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 6th November 2023: Bonfire Night
The P pod comes from Bell Hill on a soggy evening at the Petersfield Fireworks event. Claire and Joff chat to members of the Petersfield Roundtable, who worked painstakingly, and in atrocious conditions, to organise another fabulous night. They also meet the compares for the evening, stall holders and visitors to the event and, despite the weather, it went off with a bang! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, November 01, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 30th October 2023: Health food and baskets
After last week’s award’s show, it’s back to real life in the Petersphere. Joff and Claire have divided - and hopefully conquered - this week with Joff visiting the Natural Food Deli and Claire finding out more about traditional crafts in a local workshop. The Shine Radio team has been busy too - with the excitement of King William the third returning to the Square and discovering how Father Christmas is getting a helping hand this year in Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, October 24, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 23rd October 2023: At the Petersfield Awards
Claire and Joff are at the Petersfield Awards for this week’s P pod; recognising and celebrating our town and its residents at the annual Hometown Events’ ceremony. They hobnob with the glitterati of Petersfield at Churcher's College as the meet some of the nominees and find out who wins this year’s coveted awards. There's also a look behind the scenes with the talented Hometown crew, who have been busy producing the event, and catch a chat with the evening’s ‘host with the most’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, October 17, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 16 October 2023: When pumpkins meet Christmas
This week we’re bringing you a smorgasbord of activity from our town. With pumpkins, art, cooking and Christmas you wouldn’t be wrong in thinking this is a rather eclectic P pod. And that’s just how we like it - we hope you do too! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, October 10, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 9 October 2023: A busy town
This week we’ve got a packed P pod with local voices once again as Joff and Claire visited events taking place in the Petersphere over the last week. From giant pumpkins to a woman in white to a blooming town, it’s fair to say it’s been a busy week in more ways than one, but great to hear our town is buzzing with activity. It certainly is! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, October 03, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 2nd October 2023: Jon Walker Memorial Walk
This week Joff and Claire bring you a special episode dedicated to P pod contributor and Petersfield Post reporter Jon Walker, as they join members of the town on a Memorial Walk. And it’s a Memorial Walk with a difference, taking in 3 local pubs and familiar haunts of Jon Walker - the Townhouse to the Harrow, on to the Queen’s Head and then back to the Townhouse - and as they walk, they chat to fellow residents of the town about their memories and stories of Jon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, September 26, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 25th September 2023: At The Honey Show
This week Joff and Claire go to the annual Honey Show in Buriton’s village hall with the Petersfield and District Beekeepers Association. They find out how the year has been for beekeepers, meet some of the participants at the Honey Show, including chair of the association Hilary Hayward and new beekeeper Martin Godet, as well as take on the honey tasting challenge. It's a 'buzzy' episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, September 19, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 18th September 2023: The Butser Hill Challenge
This week the P pod comes from Queen Elizabeth Country Park as the Butser Hill Challenge gets underway. Claire and Joff meet some of the participants and find out why running up such a steep hill has become so popular! They also bring you an update on the Petersfield and Liss NCT and plans are moving forward for a police station in town. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, September 12, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 11th September 2023: Looking good, a walk and a run
This week Joff and Claire visit Hector’s shop on Chapel Street, but as they find out it’s not all about Menswear anymore… They also bring you news of a memorial walk taking place later this month in association with Petersfield’s Walking Festival and it’s time to lace up your running shoes as the Butser Hill Challenge returns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, September 05, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 4th September: Back in The Square
Claire and Joff are back from their summer break with a packed early Autumn P pod from the Hampshire Market in The Square. Featuring local voices from local places including the Hollycombe Steam Fair, Clanfield Bowling and Sports Club and a celebrating tea shop. As we've discovered in the P pod - there's always something going on in the Petersphere! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, August 29, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 14 August 2023: Summer Hols week 7
The P pod is taking a summer break so we’re showcasing some of our past P pods over the summer weeks. This week we’re bringing you a P pod from November the 8th where Joff and Claire had the pleasure to meet with the Petersfield Orchestra. Taking time out from a busy rehearsal for their November concert, we met with the chairman of the orchestra, as well as the conductor and orchestra leader of this talented local group. And trumpet soloist Lucy Humphries also joins us for a quick chat about her career and exciting future plans. You will be pleased to hear Joff left his tuba at home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, August 29, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 21 August 2023: Summer Hols week 8
The P pod is taking a summer break so we’re showcasing some of our past P pods over the summer weeks. This week we’re bringing you a P pod from April the 3rd when Claire and Joff went to the Rosemary Foundation’s Easter Fair. The fair took place at The Petersfield School on a Saturday morning and was well attended by young and old - and some of us inbetween! They met with representatives from the Rosemary Foundation who were there to raise funds for this fabulous local charity as well as acapella choir Folks in Harmony and members of the Petersfield Lions Club ahead of their PSA testing day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thu, August 10, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 7 August 2023: Summer Hols week 6
The P pod is taking a summer break so we’re showcasing some of our past P pods over the summer weeks. This week we’re bringing you a P pod from September the 6th last year when Joff and Claire were just back from last year’s Summer’s P pod break. Feeling a little bit rusty they fitted right in with the Petersfield Antiques Fair, which took place at the Festival Hall. Organiser Caroline Penman tells them more about the fair as it celebrates its 50th anniversary and they also met some of the dealers all with a variety of antiques for sale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, July 31, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 31 July 2023: Summer Hols week 5
The P pod is taking a summer break so we’re showcasing some of our past P pods over the summer weeks. This week we’re bringing you a P pod from earlier in the year when Claire and Joff visited the Clanfield Observatory in February. This amazing local facility has a lot to offer, including a close look at our night sky from a number of different telescopes. If you’d like a little monthly tutorial of what to look out for in our Petersphere dark skies, tune in to Sky Watch at shineradio.uk for regular updates written by local astronomical expert and amateur astronomer Geoff Burt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, July 24, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 24 July 2023: Summer Hols week 4
The P pod is taking a summer break so we’re showcasing some of our past P pods over the summer weeks. This week we’re bringing you a P pod from September the 21st when Claire and Joff found themselves in the middle of a field at a Country Fair on the Bereleigh Estate. Not only that, but it was a special 30th anniversary with the founder also turning 80 on the same day! They met with clay pigeon shooters, gun dog trainers and a real life adventurer. It was quite a morning. And Claire ended up with a kestrel on her head! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, July 18, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 17 July 2023: Summer Hols week 3
The P pod is taking a summer break so we’re showcasing some of our past P pods over the summer weeks. This week we’re bringing you a P pod from the 7th of December at the very first Petersfield Small Business Fair. It was a busy morning at Winton House on the High Street when Beth Svarovska opened the Small Business Fair with then Mayor Peter Clist. Claire and Joff enjoyed finding out more about some local small businesses and tasting some locally brewed beer too. Don’t forget to listen out for the gong! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, July 11, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 10 July 2023: Summer Hols week 2
The P pod is taking a summer break so we’re showcasing some of our past P pods over the summer weeks. This week we’re bringing you a P pod from July the 12th when Joff and Claire visited Wylds Farm in Liss Forest. They were given a warm welcome from the Petersfield Shakespeare Festival who were in the midst of rehearsals for Much Ado About Nothing. It's timely, as the company is now preparing for this year’s production Twelfth Night, once again taking place at Wylds Farm - and, as if that wasn’t enough, Wylds Farm is holding their summer Fest with music and food on July the 29th. It’s a busy place! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thu, July 06, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 3 July 2023: Summer Hols week 1
The P pod is taking a summer break so we're showcasing some of our past P pods over the summer weeks. This week Joff and Claire bring you a P pod from 5th July 2022 when they visited Churchers' College for their tercentenary celebrations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, June 26, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 26 June 2023: HomeStart Butser and the Summer Solstice
This week in the P pod Claire and Joff find out why local charity HomeStart Butser is celebrating their 25th anniversary with a Summer Solstice ‘Dusk til Dawn’ walk. An archaeological Big Dig is coming to town soon and the six-a-side football tournament in Petersfield is growing year on year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, June 19, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities show - 19th June 2023: Hampshire Search & Rescue
This week Joff and Claire bring the P pod to The Square to meet representatives from the Hampshire Search & Rescue team and find out more about this important local charity. Dementia Friendly Petersfield explain why Petersfield is the perfect place to live and we discover how Gilbert White’s house is home to more than just plants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, June 12, 2023
the P pod 12 June 2023: The Great British Skinny Dip
This week the P pod comes from the Great British Skinny Dip at the Open Air Pool - but, fear not, it’s radio only and not a visual episode! While we stay tightly wrapped in our beach towels, we meet organisers from the British Naturists as well as participants at the Skinny Dip and pool manager Tom Callingham. And director Kat Wootton talks about the Lion and Unicorn theatre group’s upcoming production of The Canterbury Tales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, June 05, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities show - June 5th 2023: Annie Jones re-opens
The much-anticipated ‘new’ Annie Jones restaurant has just opened on Lavant Street and Claire and Joff bring you all the news in this week’s P pod from owner Dom Humphries, Andy the Chef - and Annie Jones, herself, tells the story of how the original restaurant began. There's also a trip to Merritts Meadow and a look to the night sky with Sky Watch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, May 30, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 30th May 2023: Spring Festivities
This week Claire and Joff record the P pod at Petersfield’s Spring Festival in the Square, where they meet various people taking part - from compere of the stage's performances to sunflower growing with the Petersfield Gardener's Club outside the Alitex greenhouse and more. Suzie also walks her last Wilde Walk as she stops at one of her favourite places. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, May 16, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities: Wylds Farm & Maddy's Mark
This week the P pod joins the Wyld Things at Wylds Farm as plans are afoot for some summer fun involving delicious food and outdoor theatre. Claire and Joff also have an update on how local charity Maddy’s Mark is growing, after just under a year since it began. And Suzie may be getting a puppy as she discloses in her Wilde Walk. Photo credit: Grate Catering and Events See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, May 09, 2023
the P pod - 8 May 2023: Coronation Special
Welcome to a special edition of the P pod as the Petersphere celebrates the coronation of King Charles the third. Joff and Claire hear from some of the local parties and street celebrations that took place on Sunday May the 7th. Noni Needs has a Coronation Quiche recipe and Suzie goes for a Wilde Walk on May Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, April 25, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 24 April 2023: B-Earth Day in Buriton
The P pod is back from a short break and this week Claire and Joff visit B-Earth Day in Buriton as the village celebrates Earth Day, their way. Doug Jones from Buriton’s Parish Council explains what the village is doing for Earth Day, the Hampshire Swifts charity are putting up nest boxes in the area, Petersfield Men's Shed is off to a great start and you can get on your bike with the Bicycle Buddies. This week Suzie hears a cuckoo for the first time this year on her Wilde Walk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, April 10, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 10 April 2023: Spring Holiday edition
Joff and Claire are taking a 2 week break to recharge and enjoy a Spring holiday. To keep you company, the P pod is bringing you some recent interviews from the Shine Radio team: from a jumper display, to an unusual pool event, to a look at our dark skies and a band of surgeons. There's also a Wilde Walk and some bloopers too. We look forward to being with you again in the P pod from April the 24th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, April 03, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 3 April 2023: The Rosemary Foundation Easter Fayre
This week the P pod comes from The Petersfield School at The Rosemary Foundation’s Easter Fayre. Claire and Joff speak to Wendy Smith, fundraising manager of the Hampshire charity, and some of the volunteers and visitors at the fair too. Trevor Copping and Dr Mary Putnam from the Petersfield Lions talk about their Prostate Cancer Testing Day and highlight some upcoming events. Suzie slips around on her Wilde Walk and there’s still time to enter our gardening competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, March 28, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 27 March 2023: Seed Swap
The P pod comes from Petersfield’s first Seed Swap this week, hosted by the Half Moon pub in Sheet, where Joff and Claire meet with Steve Amos, one of the organisers. This year’s Petersfield in Bloom 2023 has launched and PeCAN have started a Nature Recovery programme, which you can help with from your own garden. Suzie prepares for a fundraising walk in her Wilde Walk and there's a new competition you can enter to win 2 tickets to the BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair at the end of April. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, March 21, 2023
the P pod - personalities show - 20th March 2023: Radio Day
This week the P pod comes from Churchers College at the Media Skills Development Morning. Claire and Joff speak to media professionals - Richard Gaisford and John Welsman - about their careers and advice for budding journalists. There's also news about a Radio Play, penned by a local writer, coming soon and Suzie’s Wilde Walk comes from her bed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, March 14, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 13 March 2023: Annual Town Meeting
This week the P pod brings a special edition from the Petersfield Annual Town Meeting at the Festival Hall. Joff and Claire speak to Mayor Peter Clist, along with representatives from the Mayor’s chosen charities - The Kings Arms Youth Project and Petersfield Food Bank - and recipients of the Mayor's Awards. Suzie enjoys seeing lambs in her Wilde Walk. Photo credit: Kathryn Ellis-Blandford See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, March 07, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 6 March 2023: At The Museum
The P pod comes from the Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery this week where Joff and Claire learn about upcoming events from Head of Collections and Exhibitions, Louise Weller, and a new Elevenses Club and Creative Saturdays from Marketing Manager Lewis Webb. Also artist Catherine Knight describes her work for an upcoming exhibition and Suzie has reasons to be cheerful in her Wilde Walk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, February 28, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 27 February 2023
This week the P pod comes from the Tithe Barn in Ditcham for Save The Children’s Big Sale at the popular Fashion Show. Claire and Joff speak to Penny Blois and Sarah Cairns from the Petersfield and District branch and meet some of the volunteers getting ready to model a choice selection of donated clothes. Jon Walker from the Petersfield Post has the local news and Suzie unexpectedly finds herself in Paris in her Wilde Walk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, February 20, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 20 February 2023
This week the P pod brings you a smorgasbord of news and events happening in our much-loved Petersphere. From wine sampling on Lavant Street and a new community garden to an update on Petersfield’s festivals and eco-views from the next generation. Jon Walker discusses local news and Suzie delights in the signs of Spring in her Wilde Walk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, February 14, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 13 February 2023
The P pod comes from the Clanfield Observatory this week where Claire and Joff learn more about the dark skies area we live in, the history of the observatory, what you can see in the sky this time of year and more from members of the Hampshire Astronomical Group. The latest local news comes from Jon Walker at the Petersfield Post and Suzie laments on her Wilde Walk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, February 07, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 6 February 2023
This week the P pod brings you a Petersfield/Ukraine focussed episode as the one year anniversary of the war in Ukraine approaches. Joff and Claire hear how a Ukrainian lady is adjusting to life in Petersfield, learn about a UK-based organisation bringing aid to Ukraine and how a Petersfield school is fundraising to help. Jon Walker from the Petersfield Post has your latest local news and Suzie has a burst joy in her Wilde Walk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, January 31, 2023
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 30 January 2023: Petersfield appoint a Town Crier
This week the P pod captures the historic appointment of Petersfield’s first Town Crier as two hopefuls compete for the coveted role. Joff and Claire speak to the Chair of the Ancient Guild of Town Criers, along with the Secretary of the Guild, Counsellor Paul Milner and some of the judges of this unique Town Cry-Off in Rams Walk on Saturday the 28th of January. Also with the latest local news and a Wilde Walk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, January 24, 2023
the P pod - personalities show - 23 January 2023
This week the P pod comes from Petersfield’s Community Garden for a celebrational Wassailing gathering in the orchard. Claire and Joff meet Chair of the Community Garden, Sue Edberg, Ysanne Bonner from the Petersfield Community Choir and Petersfield Walking Festival founder Malinka van der Gaauw, with news of how the walking festival is already shaping up this year. With local news and a Wilde Walk too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, January 17, 2023
the P pod - personalities show - 16 January 2023
This week the P pod brings you a selection of local stories and voices as many in Petersfield start 2023 with good intentions. With the Eco Cafe full of plans for the year, a Winter Warmer Giveaway, a new florist and some bicycle buddies, there’s a lot to feel inspired by. Jon Walker from The Petersfield Post has your weekly news update and Suzie goes squelching on her Wilde Walk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, January 10, 2023
the P pod - 9 January 2023: Robin Hood panto from the Winton Players
This week the P pod comes from the Festival Hall as preparations get underway for the Winton Players’ Panto - Robin Hood. Claire and Joff speak to panto director Sarah Whitaker and various members of the merry cast as the excitement mounts for opening night. Also with local news and a Wilde Walk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, December 28, 2022
the P pod looks back on 2022
As we come to the end of 2022, we share some of Claire and Joff's favourite interviews of the year from the P pod, our weekly show full of Petersfield personalities. Having recorded at some amazing locations around the Petersphere and met so many wonderful people, it was tricky to choose just a few but we hope you enjoy this round-up from some of the P pod's most memorable shows of 2022. Suzie has also chosen one of her favourite Wilde Walks - one from a year ago - and we end the P pod with some of our bloopers from the year - for our embarrassment and hopefully your enjoyment. The show is presented by Claire Vennis and Harrison RB who's sitting-in for a poorly Joff. Get well soon Joffy Boi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, December 20, 2022
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 19 December 2022
This week the P pod comes from Butser Ancient Farm with winter traditions and the celebration of the Winter Solstice. With the latest Petersfield news from Jon Walker, a naughty Raine in the cold in Wilde Walk and a Christmas song from local artist Yana Bing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, December 13, 2022
the P pod - Petersfield personalities show - 12 December 2022
Joff and Claire bring you a lovely Christmassy P pod this week with Willow Crafting with Mollie McMillan from the Field Farm Project, late night shopping with local businesses and the Alder Valley Brass Band as they prepare to play Carols in the Courtyard at the Petersfield Museum. Bringing all the joy of Christmas, The Petersfield Post’s Jon Walker has your weekly local news, someone has a cold nose in Suzie’s Wilde Walk and a carol by Adler Valley Brass ends the show. The P pod was recorded at the Petersfield Christmas Festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, December 07, 2022
the P pod - Petersfield personalities show - 5 December 2022
To coincide with National Small Business Saturday, this week the P pod comes from Winton House at the inaugural Petersfield Small Business Fair. Claire and Joff speak to Beth Svarovska, who was instrumental in organising this local fair, and meet some of our town’s sole independent traders offering new and exciting business ideas to the Petersfield marketplace. With the latest Petersphere news, a Wilde Walk and local music. photo credit: Tina Knowles Photography At the Small Business Fair: Beth Svarovska Pilates Boodwah Boutique Bridge Cottage Eco B&B Dolomite Brewery Jan Bosch Simply Scrumptious Kathryn Green Textiles Krizena Kreations Artist Liss Forest Ballet School Louise Batt - Holistic Therapies & Beauty m-ld.org for Software Developers Petersfield Open Air Pool ReShape Life Personal Coaching Rotherbrook Financial Planning Stu the Flue - Chimney Sweep Susan Orringe Antiques Valuer Tina Knowles Photography See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, November 29, 2022
the P pod - Petersfield personalities show - 28 November 2022
This week’s P pod celebrates Petersfield’s Shine Radio receiving the Gold Award for ‘Best Digital Station of the Year’ at the national Community Radio Awards. We bring you an update from Shine Radio's co-founder Stephen Martin and clips from the award-winning Shine Radio programmes. Also with local news, a Wilde Walk and music from Dixie Darling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, November 23, 2022
the P pod - Petersfield personalities show - 21 November 2022
This week the P pod comes from the Petersfield Used Car Centre in Stroud. Joff and Suzie find out what goes on at this busy car centre from the friendly sales team. The P pod this week also features a new Wilde Walk and local music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, November 15, 2022
the P pod - Petersfield personalities show - 14 November 2022
The P pod comes from the Petersfield Library this week, where Joff and Claire speak to library manager Stephen Atkinson about what this local library has to offer - in addition to books, of course! Area Manager Liz Weighell also tells us about other local libraries in the Petersphere and beyond and library-goers share their library experiences. With recent Petersfield news, a sheep-filled Wilde Walk and jazzy local music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, November 08, 2022
the P pod - Petersfield personalities show - 7 November 2022
The Petersfield Orchestra is preparing for their new concert season and invite Claire and Joff to join them. Not to play, but to record a P pod! Hear from chairman of the orchestra Steve Bartholomew, conductor Robin Browning, orchestra leader Helen Purchase and trumpet soloist Lucy Humphries to find out what’s in store for their upcoming November concert. With local news, a Wilde Walk and music from Callum Gardner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, November 02, 2022
the P pod - Petersfield personalities show - 31 October 2022
This week we bring you a star-studded P pod as Claire and Joff walk up the red carpet at The Petersfield Awards, celebrating many of the wonderful businesses and people in our town. The awards ceremony, which is organised by Hometown Events, is back with a live audience this year after broadcasting remotely since 2020. Hometown Events Organiser, Flur Harwood-Jones is in the P pod along with many of the nominees and winners too. Hot on our heels is the Petersfield Post’s Jon Walker with your latest local news, Suzie has another dog in this week’s Wilde Walk and country music from local artist Lizzy Beth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, October 25, 2022
the P pod - Petersfield personalities show - 24 October 2022
It’s a P pod special this week as we follow the journey of two Petersphere residents undertaking a personal challenge to raise awareness and funds in the memory of Sheet college girl Maddy Lawrence. As part of an epic fundraising event, Maddy’s aunt Janine Gillard, a teacher at Churchers College, and her fiancé Phil Taylor cycle from Petersfield to Athens, covering almost 2,000 miles in 6 weeks - but did they make it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thu, October 20, 2022
the P pod - Petersfield personalities show - 17 October 2022
As the Halloween season approaches, the P pod visits the Rogate Pumpkin Patch - a family run farm with a magical pumpkin-themed outdoors event. Immersing themselves in all things spooky are farm owners Sophie and Pete Davey - and a dedicated team who work tirelessly every year making the props and installations. With local news and a Wilde Walk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, October 11, 2022
the P pod - Petersfield personalities show - 10 October 2022
The P pod comes from the Festival Hall this week as Claire and Joff join a rehearsal of ‘Oliver Twist’ from amateur dramatic group The Winton Players. With less than a week to go until Opening Night, ‘Oliver Twist’ director Roger Wettone and the cast and crew prepare to celebrate the Winton Players’ 75th anniversary. Jon Walker is back from Hamburg with your local news, Suzie muses in her Wilde Walk and there's local music from Harrison Rhys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, October 05, 2022
the P pod - Petersfield personalities show - 3 October 2022
This week the P pod comes from the Petersfield Museum where Joff and Claire find out all about this year’s Edward Thomas Literary Festival from Edward Thomas Fellowship chairman, Jeremy Mitchell. Irish poet and festival patron Michael Longley and his wife, literary critic Edna Longley, join remotely from Ireland and Shine Radio’s Noni Needs finds out what the museum has in store. With a Wilde Walk from Suzie’s Wilde Walk and music from local band Vox Deluxe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, September 28, 2022
the P pod - Petersfield personalities show - 26 September 2022
This week the P pod comes from Shine Radio’s ‘training day’. Joff and Claire find out more about our local radio station and what goes on behind the scenes. There are also interviews with some of the key people at Petersfield’s growing radio station and some volunteers explain what inspired them to join. Jon Walker is back from his holidays with the latest local news, Suzie’s Wilde Walk comes from Wales and Buriton-based country rock singer/songwriter Paul Jupe provides this week's music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, September 21, 2022
the P pod - Petersfield personalities show - 19 September 2022
The P pod this week comes from the Hampshire Country Sports Day at the Bereleigh Estate near East Meon. Joff and Claire meet Bill Tyrwritt-Drake, who is not only celebrating 30 years of chairing the Country Day, but a special birthday as well. They also talk to Olympic clay pigeon shooter Richard Faulds and countryman Chris Green, as well as some of the exhibitors. Suzie brings you a reflective Wilde Walk from Langley and music comes from Emilie Lierre. Many thanks to Sara Rutherford for helping to organise this week's P pod. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, September 12, 2022
Petersfield Remembers Queen Elizabeth II
As the country comes to terms with the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Claire Vennis and Joff Lacey present a special programme for Shine Radio as 'Petersfield Remembers'. Recorded at the Queen Elizabeth Country Park, many people in our town, young and old, reflect with memories and thoughts about what our Queen meant to them. There are also tributes from East Hampshire MP Damian Hinds and Petersfield Mayor Peter Clist, with town clerk Neil Hitch explaining what happens next. If you would like to share a story or memory of the Queen please call 01730 555 500 or email team@shineradio.uk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, September 06, 2022
the P pod - Petersfield personalities show - 5 September 2022
Welcome back to the P pod! We hope you've had a great summer. This week Joff and Claire visit the Antiques Fair at the Festival where they meet organiser Caroline Penman as well as some of the dealers. Jon Walker brings your latest Petersphere news, there's a Wilde Walk from Suzie from the Walking Festival and local music from young musician Ellie Pettinati. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, August 30, 2022
the P pod - Petersfield personalities show - 29 August 2022
This week sees the last of the summer P pods as the August holiday draws to an end. Joff and Claire bring you a nature podcast as they remember The Pollinator Day and the Eco Fair as well as a trip to Durleighmarsh Farm. Suzie goes for a Wilde Walk in Buriton in June after the rain, the bloopers are back again and we end the P pod with music from local choir SOS From The Kids and their recent single ‘Roots’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, August 23, 2022
the P pod - Petersfield personalities show - 22 August 2022
The fourth Summer holiday P pod brings a spot of culture to the Petersphere as Joff and Claire revisit the talented members of the Petersfield Musical Festival, the Petersfield Theatre Group and the Petersfield Shakespeare Festival - all delighted to be back performing again this year. Suzie’s Wilde Walk was on a hot day in July in twilight, we find just a few more bloopers to play for you - how many mistakes have we made this year?! - and end this week’s P pod with music from country singer Dixie Darling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, August 16, 2022
the P pod - Petersfield personalities show - 15 August 2022
Welcome to the third August Summer Holiday P pods. This week Claire and Joff bring you a sporty vibe. They revisit the Open Air Swimming Pool, The Newman Collard Tennis Club in Liss and the Petersfield Town Juniors at their end of year tournament. Suzie mentions her ‘Walk on the Wilde Side’ at the upcoming Petersfield Walking Festival, those bloopers just keep on coming and we end the P pod with a song from local musician Joe Johnson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, August 10, 2022
the P pod - Petersfield personalities show - 8 August 2022
Claire and Joff enjoyed visiting some of our local villages so much they’re bringing you a second helping in this week’s Summer P pod - from Stroud, East Meon and Rake. Suzie revisits a Wilde Walk in South Harting, there's some more bloopers and a song called ‘Thank You’ written by Petersfield-based Wendy Cross with music by Stuart Jebbit and Keith Dunsdon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, August 02, 2022
the P pod - Petersfield personalities show - 1 August 2022
In the first of their Summer Holiday P pods, Joff and Claire revisit some of the wonderful people they've met and the places they’ve been to so far this year. And to start off, they're village-hopping as they recap the history of three of our local villages - Sheet, Buriton and Rogate. Suzie also revisits some of her Wilde Walks, they'll be a few bloopers and outtakes throughout for your entertainment - and Joff's and Claire's embarrassment - and music from local musician Harrison Rhys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, July 27, 2022
the P pod - Petersfield personalities show - 25 July 2022
This week the P pod is getting ready for its summer hols and looking forward to lots of events taking place in the Petersphere in August. Claire and Joff speak to Malinka van der Gaauw about the upcoming Walking Festival and the Petersfield Museum’s Ryan Watts tells us what’s going on there this summer. Our fellow Shine Radio presenters also highlight other summer events - and along with Petersfield news from Jon Walker, a Wilde Walk from Suzie and some local music too, we’ve got a packed summer fun-filled P pod! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, July 19, 2022
the P pod - Petersfield personalities show - 18 July 2022
The P pod comes from the Heath this week at the first ever Petersfield Eco Fair. Joff and Claire speak to Greg Ford from the Petersfield Climate Action Network and many local eco-exhibitors helping to steer us on our environmentally-friendly journey. Jon Walker has the latest Petersphere news, Suzie seeks to beat the heat in her Wilde Walk and Willie Austin sings some Hampshire Blues with his song ‘Almost Blue’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, July 12, 2022
the P pod - Petersfield personalities show - 11 July 2022
The P pod is at Wylds Farm in Liss this week, but instead of Christmas trees Claire and Joff find out more about this year’s Petersfield Shakespeare Festival, taking place here later this month. With local news from Jon Walker, a Wilde Walk in a field of broad beans and country music from Dixie Darling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, July 06, 2022
Growing Together - RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, 2022
The RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival is the world's largest annual flower show. Celebrating it's 31st anniversary, and the first to be held since the start of the pandemic, the emphasis this year is on the joy of wellness and mindfulness with nature being at the centrepiece. Shine Radio's Claire Vennis met Hampshire gardener Helier Bowling who, along with some new friends, had the opportunity to showcase a home-grown garden at the festival. Claire also spoke to the 4 designers of the Get Started show gardens - Lucy Welsh, Imogen Perreau Callf, Gardeners' World's Sue Kent and Hamzah-Adam Desai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, July 05, 2022
the P pod - Petersfield personalities show - 4 July 2022
The P pod comes from the Petersfield Community Fair this week on the grounds of Churchers College as the school celebrates its Tercentenary. Joff and Claire meet with many of the local charities taking part in the fair and Joff discovers savoury crepes! The P pod also includes Petersphere news from Jon Walker, a Wilde Walk from Suzie and new music from SOS From The Kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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