the P pod on location around Petersfield

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.

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.

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 prod...

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 informat...

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...

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...

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.

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 Budd...

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 24...

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...

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 competitio...

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...

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 o...

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 omny...

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 hersel...

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.

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 fo...

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 ha...

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...

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 W...

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.c...

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.

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...

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.

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 n...