the P pod on location around Petersfield

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.

Episodes

October 17, 2025 25 mins

This week we’re diving into the witty and wonderful world of Terry Pratchett, as the Winton Players prepare to bring Monstrous Regiment to the stage.

We’ll be chatting to the director, some of the cast, and the backstage crew who make the magic happen - plus we’ll find out what it takes to stage a Discworld classic here in Petersfield.

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This week we are here to find out all about the WI, the Women’s Institute. The Petersfield Evening WI is one year old.

They are also celebrating 110 years of the WI and how to follow in the footsteps of those before them, ensuring that the WI works as well today, as it did when it was first formed.

The WI offers women the opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills and campaign on wide ranging issues, so tonight we will...

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September 15, 2025 41 mins

This week we are again supporting the campaign started by Kevan Birkett promoting Prostate testing for men.

This is a brilliant event which not only raises money for Prostate Cancer UK, the support organisation PCaSO, and The Rosemary Foundation, but even more because it raises awareness.

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This week, we’re bringing you all the thrills and spills from Bordon’s biggest downhill event – the Soapbox Challenge!

From handmade racers to high-speed hilarity, this event has it all. We’ll meet the fearless drivers, chat to organisers, and soak up the brilliant atmosphere here in the town centre.

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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.

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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?

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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?

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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.

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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.  

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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 fi...

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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 festi...

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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

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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.

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February 4, 2025 26 mins

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

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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

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January 9, 2025 31 mins

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.

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December 18, 2024 29 mins

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!

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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

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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. 

 

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November 7, 2024 25 mins

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.   

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