Wilde Walk: a message for our times
Local author Suzie Wilde and her labrador, Raine walk on Woolbeding Common where Suzie applies the wisdom of others to the needs of today.
Wilde Walk: the Winchester riverside
Suzie and Raine return to a watery scene in Winchester at a strange time for us all. Suzie’s reflections on our changing world are framed by marigolds and wet Spaniels.
Wilde Walk: around Tillington
After the storms, Suzie and Raine take a walk from Petworth Park to the Horseguards in Tillington with friends and sheep tending the wineyards.
How to get there
On the mighty A273 Tillington is the last village on the left, just before Petworth. 25 minutes from Petersfield.
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Wilde Walk: promenading in Felpham
Suzie Wilde and Raine visit the beach at Felpham, near Chichester only to find the storms have changed it beyond recognition.
These are not the only turbulent times at Felpham – William Blake was charged with sedition while he was staying in a cottage here.
How to get there
Felpham is just East of Bognor Regis on the West Sussex coast, about 40 minutes from Petersfield by road or 1 hour and 20 minutes by train via Havant and Chichester.
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Wilde Walk: a load of rhubarb
Suzie Wilde and Raine reflect on old shops, shopping lists and the Tusky Triangle en route to a Durleighmarsh for their consignment of rhubarb.
Wilde Walks are treks around the Petersphere with local author Suzie Wilde and her labrador, Raine. There’s a fresh walk every week.
Wilde Walk: Durford Wood after the storm
In the latest Wilde Walk from Petersfield author Suzie Wilde, she and her labrador Raine rise above the storm in Durford Wood, only to come sliding back to earth with a muddy tumble.
Wilde Walks are treks around the Petersphere with local author Suzie Wilde and her labrador, Raine. There’s a fresh walk every week.
Wilde Walk: retreat from the beaches
Suzie and Raine make a quick return to Chapel Common to escape coastal showers and acknowledge the lengthening days of mid-Winter.
May contain train sounds.
Wilde Walks are treks around the Petersphere with local author Suzie Wilde and her labrador, Raine. There’s a fresh walk every week.
Wilde Walk: Hawkley in the mud
Suzie and Raine survive attritional conditions to earn their lunch in Hawkley.
Wilde Walk: on the beach
A stroll across the shingle reawakens memories for Suzie as she walks with Raine on the beach in Southsea.
Thoughts of sailing, the power cuts of the 1970s and a Navy-surplus hammock all wash-up in her mind.
Wilde Walk: Doggy Gastroenteritis
There’s a nasty bug going around Britain and Raine sadly succumbed. All’s well that ends well though, and this week ends with storytelling in an ancient hut and a decent pub roast.
Wilde Walk: Woolbeding Common
It’s Woodbeding Common at sunset where Suzie’s labrador Raine is standing by to interrupt her poetic flow.
How to get there
Woolbeding Common is off the A272, West of Midhurst. Basically, turn left at Stedham.
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Wilde Walk: breathless reflections for the new year
The hills are alive with the sound of panting and Suzie makes a new year resolution.
Recorded in Durford Wood and at the Poet’s Stone.
Wilde Walk: International Slavery Museum in Liverpool
An indoor walk in an urban setting this week. Suzie is at a powerful exhibition at the International Slavery Museum in Liverpool.
More information
You can find out more about the International Slavery Museum at its website https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ism/index.aspx
Wilde Walk: Weald & Downland Living Museum
How can you get the past to come and meet you?
Suzie Wilde and Raine accompany museum warden Richard as he locks-up the buildings within the Weald & Downland living museum in Singleton.
More information
You can find out more about the Weald and Downland Living Museum, including events, ticket prices and how to get there at its website https://www.wealddown.co.uk/
Wilde Walk: Suzie and Raine admire the late autumn colours
“Fireworks” from the trees light up the late autumn sky for Suzie Wilde and her labrador Raine.
Suggest a Wilde Walk you enjoy
If you would like to propose a walk for Suzie or join her and Raine on one of her strolls just email team@petersfieldradio.uk or phone Petersfield 887 399.
Wilde Walk: Woods, Wolfe and woofs …
This week, Suzie Wilde takes you – and her labrador Raine – to one of her favourite spots: Durford Wood.
Wilde Walk: Emsworth
This week, author Suzie Wilde visits Emsworth, with husband Richard and Raine …
Scotch eggs, sausages and cheese are Raine’s idea of heaven (and gluten free too!).
Starting at the farmers’ market (every third Saturday), Suzie then heads off down the High Street.
Jane Devonshire is an ambassador for Coeliac UK.
Wilde Walk: Old Portsmouth
Raine misbehaves in Old Portsmouth during the latest Wilde Walk with local author Suzie Wilde while life on the wharf brings back vivid memories for Suzie.
Suggest a Wilde Walk you enjoy
If you would like to propose a walk for Suzie or join her and Raine on one of her journeys just email team@petersfieldradio.uk or phone Petersfield 887 399.
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