Petersfield's Shine Radio
Local stories, local voices and local information from Petersfield. We cover community news, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs market town of Petersfield in Hampshire, UK. This feed includes all our on-demand audio. Find our more specific feeds by searching "Petersfield" on your favourite podcast app. Shine Radio is the radio station made by you. Share your stories or join our volunteer team. Find out more at https://shineradio.uk, email team@shineradio.uk or call Petersfield 01730 555 500. You make it shine.
Episodes
A Royal British Legion support group for veterans living with dementia is making a real difference across Hampshire, including Petersfield.
Run by veterans, for veterans, KitBags “Live On” offers friendship, shared memories and support.
Group Facilitator Cliff Cropley told Shine Radio how it all started
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Holidaymakers are being urged to protect themselves by taking out the right travel insurance, reading the small print, and checking holiday deals carefully.
Meanwhile, new Buy Now, Pay Later rules require affordability checks and clearer information, giving shoppers stronger protections, a move welcomed by Citizens Advice.
Amanda Whiteland Smith from Citizens Advice tells us more.
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Celebrating 10 years in business, independent record shop Vinyl Matters has moved from its longtime home on Bakery Lane to a larger premises just around the corner, next to the Waitrose car park in Petersfield town center.
Owner Steve McGuinness talks to Jo Gray about the move, what the new shop offers, and why the bigger space is good news for music lovers.
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In this month's edition, we speak to Harriet Waley-Cohen, a speaker, trainer, writer, coach and activist. She shares her inspiring story, taking us through the twists and turns of her life's journey.
Amanda Whiteland-Smith from Citizens Advice talks about the summer holidays and highlights one of the most important things to have in place before you head off on your holiday.
We also hear from the volunteers at Hampshire and Isle of...
The South Downs Ukuleles were the special guest at this moth's Pam Robson Music Group. Clive Robson set the group up in memory of his wife Pam, who had dementia,
We speak to bass player Barbara, Harry (who sings the Elvis numbers) and other band members.
Audrey Morton from Dementia Friendly Petersfield explains why all this helps
Nieve Carson joined Mike Waddington as a try-out for Shine Radio news reporting in the future.
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Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- A hosepipe ban starts in Petersfield tonight.
- Stonepillow - there for anyone that needs them.
- Youngest councillor wants to see everyone win together.
- We preview this weekend’s sport.
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Published at 5:00am on 24 July, 2026
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Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- Festival Hall development proceeds under a new chairman.
- Veterans supporting veterans: Dementia group changing lives in Petersfield.
- New Rural Strides for the butcher, baker and candlestick maker.
- we have a roundup of local job opportunities.
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Local traders around one big table.
Sarah Jane Beacher is the force behind Petersfield’s Sage and Salt Studio. Barrie Greening is known as The Sales Geek. He's based in Alton and helps small and medium sized businesses to develop their sales operations. Lou Bushell is a director at Local Treasures in Petersfield. Local Treasures matches homeowners with local people who can help with things like gardening, decoration and clean...
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- Going on holiday, don’t forget these simple steps before you go.
- Supporting families every step of the way.
- Petersfield Lions say thank you with free ice cream.
- What’s needed at the foodbank this week.
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Shah Ali, at 23 is the youngest Petersfield Town Councillor, appointed in April 2026.
He works part time in the Paradise restaurant, the family business, and studies at Portsmouth University.
He talks to Mike Waddington about finding his feet and his belief in community, family, being safe and loneliness.
He works for improvements and 'seeing everyone win together.'
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Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- High Street speeding at night – is there a solution?
- Vinyl Matters marks 10 Years in Petersfield with an exciting move.
- The FitzRoy Abseil Challenge Ropes in Success.
- What's On This Week has events and activities for all ages.
To share your news stories email team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500.
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Rural Strides is a walking community around the Western Weald, the area around Petersfield
A successful campaign 20 years or so ago had it included in the South Downs (and we learn why.)
Rural Strides takes people walking round the Western Weald.
Organiser Malinka van der Gaauw speaks to Mike Waddington about why people book to explore our area, and discover history, environment and often peace.
Malinka will launch three new walks ...
South East Water says temporary restrictions on the use of hosepipes are being introduced across its supply areas in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire from 00.01 on Saturday 25 July.
Nicola Higgins from the company told Shine Radio's Stephen Martin what it means and why it's happening.
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Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- A family of swans is in a sanctuary after being rescued from a Petersfield garden.
- Isaac has this weekend’s sporting results from across the Petersphere..
- Half Moon Festival fundraiser sells out in support of the Rosemary Foundation
- We’ll share the latest winning numbers in the East Hants Community Lottery.
Local author Suzie Wilde and Tim O'Kelly of One Tree Books immerse you in a monthly indulgence of literature, storytelling and the world of books.
We are joined this month by Louise Morrish, author and bookseller and Piper Knight, storyteller and encourager of young writers, The interview is with Kitty Kettle, author of speculative fiction that explores power dynamics, grief and the human cost of control and technology.
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This weekend on Shine Radio, I've been chatting to Beccy Hope-Palmer, director of Macbeth at the Petersfield Shakespeare Festival, to find out what audiences can expect from this year's production. There's a Scottish take on Shakespeare's Scottish play, a spectacular open-air setting, and plenty more besides...
I'll also be catching up with Lucy from the festival, who has one final i...
James Gilboy has quite a family story, from his childhood in the Peak District, where he always loved farming and animals, through the sale of his family's successful bakery business to the recent search for the perfect home, where they could restore an historic estate. The place they found, dating back to 1550, sits in a secluded valley threaded with barns, private lakes and ancient woodland on the periphery of the South Downs and...
On Saturday 25 July, on The Heath, between 11am and 4pm there’s a Lion Hunt for children.
On completion at their gazebo near the play ground, children are awarded a voucher for an ice cream at the Plump Duck and entry into a prize draw.
It’s a thank you from the Lions to Petersfield for the support and donation given, which helps them to support local causes.
Organisers Jackie and Dave Read, talk ti Mike Wad...
Stonepillow never turns anyone away. The homeless charity based in Chichester was founded in 1989 by the congregation of St Richard’s Catholic Church in Cawley Road, following the death of a young homeless man in Chichester.
Shine Radio asked them at the Churcher’s Community Fair why they chose to come to Petersfield.
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Naomi House and Jack’s Place provide expert hospice care, respite, therapies and bereavement support for more than 600 families across central southern England. They help babies, children and young adults live life to the fullest, whilst giving compassion, care and comfort.
Shine Radio spoke to them at Churcher's Community Fair
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