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
Julie Butler is joined once again this month with Lynn Osborne, Nickki Haggar and Duncan Cameron.
This month it is all about Christmas and we talk about families at this Festive period and how generations come together and interact.
We also get sound advice from Amanda Whiteland-Smith from East Hants Citizen Advice on how to cope with the extra pressures of Christmas. Then it's over to join the Festive Elves that are running ...
Local Family support organisation, Home Start Butser, kept its volunteers very busy on Thursday 11 December, wrapping all the presents - hundreds of them - donated through Joe Tully's Annual Christmas Give.
'The community has been so generous.'
Home Start Butser's manager, Nicola Winter, tells Mike Waddington, about the amazing generosity of the community, meaning that all the 371 children in the 263 families they support, wi...
Hampshire Healthy Families provides new parents with confidence building information.
The Health Visiting service works with partner Barnardo's to provide workshops in informal settings including the Heath (for a walk every Monday at 1:30pm) and the Library.
Sophie Williams from Barnardo's tells us more about them and how they build confidence in new parents.
The workshops are free to attend.
Sarah James is a Health Visitor a...
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- Christmas is the time for presents and cheer, and Citizens Advice says it can be done within your budget
- Petersfield’s oldest school has risen higher in national rankings
- Bike marking is all set again after Christmas at the Men’s Shed
- …and we have a roundup of local job opportunities
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The police are asking everyone to ensure they stay alert and vigilant to the lead up to Christmas. There has been a spate of thefts from outbuildings and this is the time of year where shoplifting is more prevalent.
Don’t leave anything to chance. Ensure that everything is securely locked and make sure that you keep all valuables on you when out shopping.
Also, if you have a new bike for Christmas there is an opportunity to g...
When local Liss man, Keith Budden was told to slow down to relieve stress, he decided the time was right to think about writing his book.
There is a catalogue of health issues throughout his life, so he wanted to reflect and put a humorous side to things to help others that maybe in the same position.
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The Current Affairs group, in its last meeting of 2025, turned its attention to compassion for animals in food.
Phil Brooke, 27 years at Compassion in World Farming, spoke about work with farmers and supermarkets to end bad practice.
He highlights how partnership has helped improve things and how the consumer can help.
More at ciwf.org.uk
The Current Affairs Group meets again in February 2026, returning to its usual venue at ...
At the last EHDC full council meeting, councillors joined and voted together to a motion from District Councillor, Ginny Boxall.
The motion to protect protect the rivers that flow through the district is a vital step toward safeguarding our streams and rivers, so they can recover and thrive.
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Last Friday everyone came together at the Mubarak Mosque in Tilford to receive their cheques from their walks during the year in the National or Regional walks.
Over £380,00 was donated to support communities across East Hampshire and reaching out as far as Farnborough.
Petersfield Shine Radio was lucky enough to receive £1500.
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Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- Police want us to be extra vigilant in the Festive period
- It’s a lifetime of moments
- Everyone should have something special at Christmas, can you help?
- And let’s see what is on the foodbank list this week
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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.)
See ...
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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