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
42% of people at the end of life die in hospital when they would prefer to be at home or the hospice. The new EELERT system has helped 200 people in the last 8 months, be where they wished to be at the end of their lives.
Dr Mary Parkes and Kat Lacey, the Rosemary Foundation's Clinical Lead, tell Mike Waddington about this highly sensitive area with a respectful and compassionate service.
Petersfield Climate Action Network - PeCan - held a screening of the People's Emergency Briefing, a film hosted by Chris Packham, at TPS on Thursday 21 May, that tries in 50 minutes to distil the facts from science around climate change.
The film was followed by a panel discussion with Damian Hinds MP, Aimee Felus, Chief Executive of Western Sussex Rivers Trust and Paul Turner from the Ministry of Eco Education,
Greg Ford, ch...
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- The Petersfield Spring Festival is returning this weekend.
- Education systems are too rigid for neurodiverse people.
- Herne Farm residents are pleased about the Premier store.
- We preview this weekend’s sport.
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A member of the Dementia Choir did a tandem parachute jump at the beginning of May and raised £1500 for Dementia Friendly Petersfield.
Audrey Morton says the money will go to their activities like the Dementia Choir and their Walking Football tournament on 27 June.
Their next Tea Dance is at Churcher's College on 31 May.
Audrey can be contacted for more information about Dementia Friendly Petersfield and all its activities, o...
On Saturday 30 May people are invited to the Merritts Meadow Nature Day, from 10:30am, at the top of North Road (near The Barn).
It’s about celebrating biodiversity on the one acre community owned site.
Melanie Oxley is a trustee of the site and she tells Mike Waddington more about the day, the activities on offer, and how the community came up with Trust that runs the site.
She favours Gilbert White's phrase, "to see nature ...
Coffee and Cake for Age Concern Petersfield on 20 May was a big success.
The generous support of the Clavio Lounge for this simple idea was effective and appreciated , says Age Concern manager Sheridan Rocher, who tells Mike Waddington about it.
Sheridan also promotes Age Concern Petersfield's IT courses - they offer six sessions with any device for £8 a session with patient and knowledgeable IT Coaches.
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A £3,500 grant award from Museum Development South West, with thanks to Arts Council England., means the Museum and Art Gallery can convert the coffee shop are into a creative space for the community to work in differing ways and media.
Sue, the Learning and Community Development Officer, speaking to Mike Waddington, talks abut the space, how it will be used and also describes some of the equipment there too sample arts...
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- The mayor welcomes people who cycled here…. from Germany.
- Hampshire Police are warning us to be wary of courier fraud.
- New General Manager at the Festival Hall.
- a roundup of local job opportunities.
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The Current Affairs group this month, meeting at One Tree Books, heard Larisa Mendresse-Elder from the Kings Arms talk about young people who may be autistic, have ADHD or other different types of brain.
She talks to Mike Waddington about what it means, and how we should look at 'success'.
Drawing on 14 years as a teacher and her personal experience she says that the prevalence is symptomatic of a too rigid education system.
She al...
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- New Premier Store for Moggs Mead.
- Wylds Farm will host a family fun day this weekend in memory of baby Otto.
- The East Meon Flower festival offers a different experience.
- And let’s see what’s needed at the foodbank this week.
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Ben Stickler is one week into his new role at Petersfield's Festival Hall, working to Venues Manager, Sean Ridley.
Ben tells Mike Waddington of his links to Petersfield, his commitments to the arts (and early exposure to them), happy customers and a venue linked to the community.
He also says why he used to be a drummer.
Visiting artistes expect more from a venue too nowadays and this is behind some of the plans for the ...
Four cyclists from Petersfield’s Twin Town Warendorf in Germany were formally welcomed to the town by the Mayor, Cllr Chris Paige on Tuesday 19 May.
They cycled 70 to 90 kilometres a day to get here.
They were joined on the day by the Petersfield Bike Buddies.
We spoke to the Mayor and Dirk (who apart from saying how friendly every one was, read out a message from Warendorf's own Mayor) .
Mike Waddington also speaks to Sabine...
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- Online Safety Act success and Report Remove.
- Grayshott Cricket Club celebrates 130 years.
- Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner launches £2m fund to boost policing innovation.
- What’s On in the Petersphere this week.
To share your news stories email team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500.
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Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- There’s local support available to help us understand our energy bills.
- Mia has this weekend's sporting results from across the Petersphere.
- Respecting final wishes.
- Latest results from the East Hants Community Lottery.
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This is the origin story of the charity, Service Dogs UK, which supports veterans of the military and blue light services in training their own PTSD assistance dogs.
Hear its founder and operations director, Garry Botterill, on the various training models, and how his own lived experience in the military and police has informed the training model and contributed to the approach taken by Service Dogs UK.
Find out more about as...
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 by Izzy Broom who talks about her book The House of Hidden letters which takes place on a Greek island. We are also joined by Jenny Uglow who is talking about Gilbert White and his lifelong observations. Why soldiers took copies into the trenches.
Local election count night is full of nerves for Petersfield's local council candidates.
Marcus Fairweather and Julie Butler attended the count and spoke to X, Y and Z as they awaited the results.
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Julie and Mike meet the volunteers, staff and some of the young people who benefit from this Petersfield-based charity.
You'll also learn about the vital role played by young carers and how The King's Arms provides support for them.
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Shine Radio's Kirsty Meredith talks candidly about the realities of mental health and the need for open honest every day conversation.
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Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- Police and Crime Commissioner unveils road safety crackdown and new policing team.
- Chirs Packham's film explains the national climate emergency at the Pecan event.
- Whitehill and Borden Community Party's Andy Tree romps to victory.
- We preview this weekend’s sport.
To share your news stories email team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsA...
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