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
On Tuesday 9 December, the Duke steamed up to Petersfield to take passengers on a luxury Pullman experience to the Bath Christmas Market.
Mike Waddington spoke to some people travelling in it today, as well as those who just came to look.
It took up the entire platform, disappointing those who wanted to stand beside the engine but never denting their enthusiasm.
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Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- A cross-party agreement recognises the importance of local chalk streams and rivers
- The Mayor chose his Christmas Card and the TPS winner chose the Heath
- Petersfield Community Choir Raise the roof!
- …and after the news we’ve got your Shine Radio What’s On Guide with the latest happenings around the Petersphere
The Mayor of Petersfield, Cllr Chris Paige, chose the winning design for his official Christmas card after reviewing shortlisted works from students at TPS - The Petersfield School.
The overall winner was Clover, who told us about her card and why she chose the Heath.
Mike Waddington also spoke to Emilie, Noah and Todd about their work - Emilie's was chosen for TPS's own card (which Grace, another student, also contributed to.)
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Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- Over fifty charities were presented with cheques from the Beacon of Peace Walk
- It was a wet weekend but, we’ll bring you the results from the games that went ahead
- The Panto is right behind you!
- …and the winning numbers are out in this week’s community lottery.
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Laura Sheppard sits down with Zoë Maddison, Chair of the Lion & Unicorn Players, to explore the rich history of this much-loved local theatre group. Zoë reflects on the challenging years the Players faced during Covid and the period that followed, and shares how the company is now turning a positive corner with renewed energy, fresh ideas, and ambitious plans for the future. Based in Sheet and performing across the Pe...
The Winton Players traditional panto - Jack and the Beanstalk - is on at the Festival Hall from 9 th to the 17 of January 2026.
Mike Waddington (n the senior chorus himself) speaks to Panto Villain Phil Humphries, King Bertram John Whitaker, and Orla and Rachel from the Chorus.
The whole production has about 70 people on and backstage.
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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 ...
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- Iconic High Street Building now The White Company
- Christmas at the library - books, games, cards, and crafts!
- EHDC Councillors are now paperless to help with the environment
- and we have a Sports preview
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Published at 4:58am on 5 December,...
Councillors have been issued with laptops, to make significant savings in both cost and the impact on the environment.
Dramatic savings will be made as a result of going paperless across the 43 councillors. The first full council meeting in September saved the council £4833 on printing costs, which is over 14,000 sheets of paper.
Cllr Nick Drew tells us more
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It’s that time year for everyone to get into the Festive mood.
The Taro Christmas Fair takes place on Saturday 6th December. Why not come down to meet Father Christmas, have a hot chocolate and sing along to Christmas carols. It’s not just for children. There’s plenty to do for everyone.
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Local man Roy Ward needed a way to start to come to terms with his loss of his wife Margaret. They had been together for 73 years and always been together in that time.
Letters to Margaret is his way of dealing with bereavement and still keeping her memory for him alive.
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The Petesfield Community Choir were in very fine voice and performed 15 “Sounds of Winter” on Wednesday 3 December at St Peter's, including songs in Latin, Ukrainian and Maori.
The audience joined in for the carols and Fleur Ash performed four songs.
Over £1,000 was raised in the retiring collection for Winton House.
The Mayor, Councillor Chris Paige, was the guest of honour.
We hear from the Choir, Cllr Chris Pai...
Iva Repnytska, offered to share her Ukrainian recipe for borscht with Shine Radio's Recipe queen Noni Needs.
Iva said: "My borscht is loved by my British friends and my future British husband. Want to try it?" So Noni went along to her home to meet her and taste borscht cooked to a traditional family recipe.
Borscht is a Ukrainian soup made from chopped beets, cabbage, potatoes, and other vegetables, and is a symbol of Ukrainian cu...
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- The Elves put their best foot forward
- St Peter’s packed for Headway and Encore Choirs
- Santa Claus is coming to town at a location near you!
- …and we have a roundup of local job opportunities
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Published at 4:58am on 4 December,...
Petersfield Library is always a hive of activity - on top of a massive collection of books, and they are hosting, for the third year, Cards for Good Causes.
Library Manager Stephen Atkinson, speaking to Mike Waddington, tells us more about what's on and also the seasonal selection of books and best sellers (which you can ask them to buy for you to have a lend of.)
Lots happening like a Poetry Club which meets on the third Wednesday...
Over a hundred runners and walkers dressed up as elves last Sunday. All to raise funds and awareness for Havant and East Hants MIND.
The event highlighted the need for better mental health support during the winter months, the importance of physical wellbeing and to support mental wellbeing
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A window into the working life of Billy, a young spaniel with a promising career ahead of him as a drugs detection dog.
Billy’s handler, Police Constable Paul King describes Billy’s training and how they navigate the leap into operational work.
There's plenty of detail along the way - the difference between proactive and passive drug scanning. Drugs detection work is a great game in some ways - criminals ext...
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- Biggest children’s play park opened at Penns Place
- Jane Bown exhibition at the Newlands House Gallery
- Winton House, a vital asset for the Town
- And let’s see what is on the foodbank list this week
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Published at 4:58am on 3 Dece...
Situated in the former NatWest building on the High Street, The White Company opened its doors on the 10th November. The luxury retail brand chose Petersfield as its newest branch after being approached by the new landlord James Duffy.
Store manager and local resident Vicki says that the people of Petersfield have been very welcoming and she is excited for what the store can bring to the area.
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You may have seen in the Liphook Community Magazine that the Margaret Wilson Community Spirit Award was given to Bryan Jackson.
For more than 40 years Bryan has been involved with the Scouting movement in Liphook. he is also a keen supporter of the MAD Theatre Company and has assisted in staging the Liphook Gangshow.
Mark Simpson visited Bryan at his home to celebrate his achievements.
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