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 and chat to some of the brilliant nominees, performers and organisers who make Petersfield such a vibrant place to live.

You’ll hear from our very own Joff and Geoff from Joffin’ and Geoffin’ - the charismatic hosts of the evening - plus we'll chat to some of the people behind some of the musical interludes.

We also catch up with Mel from One Tree Books as they plan to reopen after the devastating Lavant Street fire, Kate from Everyone Active at Taro Leisure Centre, and Alex from Petersfield Fencing Services, nominated for Best Tradesperson, as well as several other nominees.

And of course, we provide you with your Petersphere What’s On Guide!

✨ Congratulations to all the nominees and winners - what a fabulous town we live in!

🎧 Listen now to celebrate Petersfield’s amazing community spirit, creativity and local pride!

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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 talk to committee members, their guest speaker for the evening and many of the members that attended the monthly meeting.

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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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