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
This week, we are at the British Red Cross Shop in Swan Street to find out all about how the shop operates.
It was a very wet day outside, but we had the chance to speak to the shop manager Vicky, along with her band of volunteers.
We even managed to chat to a few customers that braved the weather to come inside to have a browse to see what treasures they could find.
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This week we are on location at the Petersfield Festival Hall with the Pantomime, Oh yes we are!
We go behind the scenes at panto get-in - that magical moment when a theatre transforms almost overnight. We chat to the director, members of the cast, including some of the children involved, and of course the pantomime cow!
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The programme editor, Debra Shipton picks her favourite moments from the P pod in 2025.
Always on location, the P pod is where Shine Radio meets people across the area to celebrate the huge range of positive contributions they make to the local community.
Presented by Julie Butler, Phill Humphries, Laura Sheppard, Andy Catto, Mark Waddington, Stephen Martin and Mark Simpson. The P pod is planned by Ann Marden and the team and is ed...
This week we are on the south downs at the sustainability centre. If you were in the navy back in the day you may have known it better as HMS Mercury but these days it is very different.
So we're going to speak to the people who run the courses for schools and adults in woodland activities and crafts, organise music and theatre and provide accommodation to walkers.
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This week we are upon the slopes of Windmill Hill just south of Petersfield at the amazing Buter Ancient Farm.
Yes, we know the farm for lots of events throughout the year. But of course, between those events, they have an ongoing programme of education.
So we're going to speak to the people who dressed up as Roman soldiers, who show us how to make swords, and who invite visitors to join them in the wonderfully diverse ...
This week , we’re at the Petersfield Dementia Festival – where almost thirty local organisations have come together to share information, inspire hope, and celebrate community.
We’ll be meeting the organisers, carers and families who are making Petersfield a more dementia friendly town. And yes – there’s even a bit of singing!
Because while dementia touches many lives, this event proves that peop...
The Ppod team was out in style at this year’s Petersfield Awards 2025 - and we’re absolutely thrilled to have won the Arts & Entertainment Award!
In this special episode, join Stephen and Mark as they soak up the atmosphere of the glitzy ceremony at Churcher’s College...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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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