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.
Jun 05, 2023•30 min
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.
May 30, 2023•33 min
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....
May 16, 2023•36 min
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.
May 09, 2023•44 min
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.c...
Apr 25, 2023•33 min
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....
Apr 10, 2023•46 min
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/liste...
Apr 03, 2023•35 min
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 om...
Mar 28, 2023•38 min
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.
Mar 21, 2023•37 min
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....
Mar 14, 2023•42 min
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....
Mar 07, 2023•33 min
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....
Feb 28, 2023•29 min
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.
Feb 20, 2023•40 min
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.
Feb 14, 2023•41 min
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....
Feb 07, 2023•36 min
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....
Jan 31, 2023•35 min
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....
Jan 24, 2023•34 min
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....
Jan 17, 2023•34 min
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.
Jan 10, 2023•33 min
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...
Dec 28, 2022•53 min
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.
Dec 20, 2022•47 min•Ep. 147
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...
Dec 13, 2022•57 min•Ep. 146
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 ...
Dec 07, 2022•57 min
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.
Nov 29, 2022•52 min
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.
Nov 23, 2022•48 min
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....
Nov 15, 2022•47 min
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....
Nov 08, 2022•49 min
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 late...
Nov 02, 2022•58 min
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....
Oct 25, 2022•47 min
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.
Oct 20, 2022•42 min
