Petersfield's Shine Radio

A charity cake sale recently awaited patients, staff and visitors on arrival at Petersfield hospital.

Jo Gray, who had donated a bake for the fundraiser, went along to meet fundraiser organiser Melissa. She works in the hospital's Rowan Ward for Age Concern, a role funded by the NHS. We also hear from a patient and staff buying cake.

Since recording, we’ve been told that over two hundred pounds was raised  - all proceeds...

The Folly Market has been trading in the centre of Petersfield since the late 1970s. Today's it's proving to be an effective incubator of new local businesses.

Jake Benstead from the Folly Wine Bar manages the units in which many start-ups entrepreneurs are finding success.

He explains how, right now, three units are becoming available at the same time as businesses outgrow them and move up and on.

Abi Isaiah from Lollipop Lane Vin...

Jo and forty local traders have collaborated on the publication of a new promotional brochure.

Petersfield is home to a vibrant and energetic community of independent stores which service customers with a wide range of products and services, employ local people and help to keep money in our area.

Now they've worked with Petersfield Town Council, Hometown Creative and The Directory Group to produce and deliver thousands of copies of...

Hector's in Chapel Street, Petersfield has grown in more ways than one since opening in 2020.

As part of our support for local independent businesses, Jo Gray went along to meet owner Joe Bicknell during the celebratory weekend. The shop has expanded to offer garments & goods including 'exceptional menswear, ladies & lifestyle'. 'Branch Manager' Fanny the dog makes an appearance.

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It's a massive week for our local football teams as both Liss Athletic and the Petersfield Rams kick off  their new seasons. Isaac, Kevin and Josh pay a visit to goal-hungry side Liss Athletic to see if they can reverse their poor start to last season and begin their campaign with a convincing win. We have pre-season reports on both of the teams as well as Pompey as they head to their first game next weekend. We also hear the ...

August is a great month for stargazing in the ‘Petersphere’! We’re still in Summer, yet the nights have drawn out enough to allow properly dark skies between twilights. Temperatures are comfy overnight, unlike the chill of Winter, and we have a superb shooting star display coming up!

And this month we ponder an often-asked question as to whether there’s a philosophical or even spiritual element to observing ...

Working Cocker Spaniel, Oreo, is in the vanguard of an evolving detection discipline within the West Midlands Police dog section.

Oreo's handler, P.C.  David Croft and instructor, Tony Brown talk to Kate Fairweather about what Oreo does and why it is a crucial element in gathering evidence of criminal activity. 

Recorded in the back of a police van at Crufts, the UK's largest dog show, in March 2025. 

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Petersfield’s Mayor, Councillor Chris Page, met Shine Radio's Julie Butler and Mike Waddington for what will be a regular update about his term of office. 

He told us about how busy he’s been visiting many organisations (with a family and a full time job), the issues raised with him - traffic and potholes - and issues coming up at the Council meeting and how people can raise their own voices about issues of concern...

Buriton Farmer Paul Jupe is an accomplished musician and regularly featured on The Local Showcase with Mandy P.

Paul's accolades include being Honored as the ISSA  (International Singer-Songwriters Association) Gold International Male Songwriter of the Year for 2024. He has just released a new single, with a new sound - a good excuse to catch up with reporter Jo Gray, and talk all things music.

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Mike is here with today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.

• It’s always worth checking to see if you can claim for Carers Allowance
• The Sound of the Salvation Army Brass band in Petersfield
• Our first Christmas story as PACT Appeals for help
• …and we have a roundup of local job opportunities.

To share your news stories email team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 0173...

Carer’s allowance is a benefit for people who are giving regular and substantial care.

There are many benefits available, and it is always worth finding out what you should be claiming. Carer's allowance maybe one of these benefits. Many think it isn’t worth claiming, but you may find that it will open up doors to claims that you could be eligible for.

Amanda Whiteland-Smith from Citizens Advice East Hants, explains mor...

The Salvation Army celebrates 140 years in Petersfield over the coming year.

They are well known for their music and their fellowship band of musicians (a band made up of Salvation Army Soldiers and others) at all kinds of local community events from Farmers' Markets to care homes. 

One famous hymn they play - Be Strong in the Grace of the Lord - was written by Walter Henry Windybank who was in the Petersfield Corps, in the188...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.

• It was a fond farewell for a popular Petersfield Café with a difference
• Thousands of people in the area struggle with reading says a charity
• Janet Conix steps back - a little - after 19 years of volunteering at WInton House
• And tins and jars are in demand at Petersfield food bank

Julie and the team bring you those local stories, plus travel ...

Amanda Greenlee says it may seem odd but they are appealing now for help for their Christmas lunch.

The eleven local churches that make up PACT - Petersfield Area churches together - amongst many other things provide a free Christmas lunch at the Community Centre for about 60 people who may be on their own but have space for more. 

It may be months away but they are starting now and need nominations and volunteers to help; dri...