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
Musician and occasional composer Philip Young has been involved with the highly success Petersfield Festival for many years. He plays the piano and taught at Bedales and has also been Musical Director of a number of pantomimes.
He will talk about the 125 year Festival at the Petersfield Society on Thursday 23 October at the United Reformed Church, from 7pm, free admission,
Where did it originate and where does its momentum come fro...
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- Help is at hand to help with those household budgets
- New postal facility in Clanfield
- The gift of a book that inspired Keith Jansz to paint
- And let’s get an update from the Foodbank this week
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Petersfield is twinned with two towns in France and Germany - Barentin in Normandy and Warendorf, near Munster in north west Germany.
Petersfield Twinning Association promotes and arranges exchange visits in both directions.
The delegations visiting from France and Germany like Petersfield a great deal and members of the association who visit Barentin and Warendorf often stay with families to experience a different culture.
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Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- Could your business help Kickstart a new employment placement
- Local Physio has advice for the Autumn
- Petersfield School hosts students from Colombia as part of a cultural exchange
- and We tell you ‘what’s on’ around the Petersphere
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Every rugby game seems like an event and Petersfield have a side that can really challenge for the title this year. But with expectation comes pressure. Petersfield lie in 5th place and host 4th place Wimborne. Both sides are boasting 3 wins out of 4 and somebody's record is about to be tarnished https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/ . In football the men's Rams side relentlessly push towards their own title amibtions. It seems only 3 p...
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- Reassured but not wholly, response on Rowan ward changes
- Mia has this weekend's sporting results from the Petersphere
- Monstrous Banner Outrage
- …and the winning numbers are out in this week’s community lottery
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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.
This month their guest is William Shaw who is promoting his book The Red Shore, a new departure in that it is set in the west country.
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These creatures, made famous in The Wind In The Willows, are vital to our waterways and have been the fastest declining mammal in recent years. But there is good news, more than 150 water voles have recently been released at chosen sites on the River Wey.
Mark Simpson met up with Alistair Young from The River Wey Trust at Allee's Meadow, between Bramshott and Liphook.
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As part of volunteering for Shine Radio, we meet lots of very interesting people – sometimes outside of the Petersphere.
Jo Gray interviewed local musician Richard ‘Ricky’ Palmer at the Portsmouth leg of the Baton of Hope relay. He's a regular on The Local Showcase & was one of the baton bearers.
Today, on World Mental Health Day, Richard has released a reinterpreted cover version of ‘You’ve got a ...
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- Savings of £37,000 made at Monterey House in a year
- Current Affairs Group discusses critical issue of carers
- Paul Kerensa’s ‘Stand Up History’ of radio enthrals at the museum
- and we have a Sports preview
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Following an online meeting about the proposed change on the evening of 8 October - attended by 10 or so people including the office of Damian Hinds MP a public meeting was held at St Peter’s Hall in the afternoon of 9 October with about 12 people present plus people from the NHS.
Amongst those there were Councillors Jamie Matthews, Anne Stephenson and Chris Paige. Others included the Patient Participation Group o...
The early days of broadcasting are recreated in this entertaining show - An Evening of (Very) Old Radio - well received by the audience at Petersield's Museum and Art Gallery, adding their own tales of the magic of radio.
Paul Kerensa, a stand up comedian and writer on shows like Not Going Out and Miranda, gave a lively talk about the 1920's revolution radio was and remains.
Speaking to Mike Waddington he talks abo...
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- It’s time to bring all the poppies together for Remembrance Sunday
- The gym brought more than just fitness for one young woman
- Preparations for Dementia Friendly Festival well under way
- …and we have a roundup of local job opportunities.
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Hear from Ditcham Park student, Eloise and Colombian student, Isabel on their cultural exchange.
Isabel has has stayed with Eloise's family for the last two weeks on the first part of the cultural exchange programme between their two schools. The girls talk about highlights of the exchange, and will be reunited in February 2026 when Eloise goes to Colombia.
It is the second year of the exchange programme between Ditcham Park School...
Live comedy is back in Liphook on Saturday 11th October with a headline act who have supported Michael McIntyre, Harry Hill and Al Murray. Founder of Epic Comedy Paul Cox speaks to Kirsty Meredith about the show and how trends have changed over the years.
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We all think that to get into shape is doing more exercise, but it is actually more than that. It is about what we eat, drink and of course how we exercise.
Weight loss groups work closely with GP’s to help people get to those results. It can lead to some amazing results.
Vanessa Steenton from Slimming World tells us why it can be such a challenge
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With energy bills going up and food inflation still very high, any support will help those that are struggling and may be eligible to received Household support funding.
Citizens Advice now has a new financial skills advisor. She will be there to offer advice on a one to one basis for household budgets.
The other part of the project is to go out to groups in the community to raise awareness on everyday financial planning
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It’s good news for the climate since East Hants District Council moved their location to Monterey House.
From June 2024 to July 2025 has saved a total of 31.1 tonnes of CO2 equating to around £37,000 if energy had been brought from the grid.
EHDC are funding work placements for a six month period for East Hampshire businesses from any sector to take on new employees. To qualify businesses must offer new roles, not repla...
The Princess Royal Trust (PRT) for Carers provides support across Hampshire for Hampshire County Council.
Kerry Hearsey from the PRT spoke about the work they do at the Current Affairs Group - usually held at One Tree Books but on this day at the Winton House Centre,
Kerry spoke about what support if provided - including a 24 hour helpline - but, she said, even the words used can be a barrier as people don't see t...
Shine Radio caught up once again with Cllr Chris Paige to find out what was in his diary for September. It was another busy time.
One of the highlights for him was the March for Men with Kev, where he was able to walk and be with the Lions for the testing centre the day before.
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