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.
This week we have taken the P pod out and about on the Age Concern bus. We have been checking that the wheels on the bus go round and round and hearing the fascinating tales of the passengers. We also chat to our driver Graham and the Manager of Age Concern Petersfield, Sheridan. Along the way we also recall Elsa Bulmer who many of our listeners will remember. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
This week we are back at Stansted Park but this time with the Solent MG Owners Club as they hold their annual MG's in the Park event. Over a hundred MG cars of every vintage gathered at Stansted Park to chat and admire each others vehicles. We spoke with the organisers of the event, and many of the owners and enthusiasts - just what is the attraction of vintage motoring? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we are on location in the library of Stansted House in Rowlands Castle. We have explored stately rooms, thriving businesses, a peaceful chapel, a range of musical and theatrical events, and even heard about the steam train! What more could you want in a day out? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we are here at the Age Concern VE Day lunch with all the bunting and memories for them and their families But it’s more than that we’ll hear from the official ceremony in Petersfield Town Square, in act of remembrance and to celebrate what was achieved. Our final visit is just outside Petersfield. We join the residents at Milkwood and Chatterwood Nursing home for a VE celebration party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
This week we are here at Sage and Salt Studio, the shop of wonders and such original wonderful gift ideas. But it’s more than that here, and there are multitude of courses and activities to have a go at. Whether a beginner or well seasoned crafter, we want to find out what crafting is all about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we’re delighted to be in local clothing shop Hectors meeting with some local retailers to talk about how they see the situation for them in Petersfield now and in the future. Part of what makes this town so special is the independent businesses that serve the people of the Petersphere in a wide variety of areas – from clothes and shoes for all ages through to wellness products to keep us healthy. We want to find out how things are going for representatives of some local favourites. Joi...
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 flavours, 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 informa...
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.
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.
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.
Today the P pod 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 P pod: Tuesdays at 9, Wednesdays at 7 and always online at shineradio.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
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.
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.
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....
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....
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Pp...
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.
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...
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....
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.
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 t...
