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
The 160+ members of the Friends of Petersfield Heath run the work parties that manage the habitat there, alongside the Town Council, the Ranger and the Fishing Bailiff.
The Friends hold their AGM on 19 May at the Festival Hall at 7pm.
The Heath can’t have too many friends says secretary Dr Richard Philips: who encourages people to come along and find out more about this valuable resource.
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Rey is a rescue dog who supports his human partner, Jack, with the challenges of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
What is striking is the reciprocity that defines this partnership, in which each is helping the other.
There are many practical tasks that a PTSD service dog is trained to help its owner with day to day life However, it's the psychological impact that we explore in this episode.
Owner Jack Billington s...
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- Special service of Commemoration for Commander Loftus Jones VC.
- Outgoing club captains raise record amounts for a local charity.
- DeafBlind UK looking for Petersfield's help.
- We preview this weekend’s sport.
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When we get two Full Moons in the same calendar month, as we will on the 1st and 31st this month, the second is called a Blue Moon. Discover why this happens and when you can see both moons this month, and more in May's Sky Watch.
Written by Petersphere resident, astronomical expert and amateur astronomer Geoff Burt, and voiced by Claire Vennis, every month Shine Radio presents a Sky Watch of our unique dark skies.
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With only four weeks of his mayoral term left, Councillor Chris Paige tells us what he’s looking forward to as well as what he's been up to.
Speaking to Julie Butler and Mike Waddington Chris speaks about meeting more local voluntary groups, his awe of volunteers, welcoming new businesses and a group of cyclists from our twin town Warendorf, to Petersfield.
As always he gives us an insight into what it's like for him and his ...
Megan Evans, who lives and works in Petersfield, is a fundraiser for DeafBliind UK.
They support people who have degrees of sight and hearing loss, some totally so, and they want people to understand more about it and offer help.
In an uplifting conversation, Megan speaks to Mike Waddington about their work and the15 different ways deafblind people use to communicate.
Deafblind Awareness Week runs from 22nd to 28th of June an...
On Sunday 31 May at 6pm the Reverend Will Hughes and Petersfield Royal British Legion will lead a ceremony outside the church for Commander Jones.
He was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross, for outstanding courage 110 years ago, on that day and at that time.
Chris Paige, Chairman of Petersfield RBL tells Mike Waddington about the importance of remembrance and how the Roya British Legion is the custodian of this ethos.
He ...
This month around the Traders' Table are:
- Jeremy Mitchell of Petersfield Museum & Art Gallery
- Catherine Murphy from Petersfield Tutors
- Andy Jackson of Stellar360 Recruitment
Beth Svarovska explains what's happening at First Friday on 1 May when HR consultant Jackie Hudson talks about changes being brought in by the Employment Rights Act.
The Traders' Table is supported by First Friday, presented by Stephen Martin and...
Headley Parish Council will open its newly upgraded £1.5million pavilion on May 4th. It features improve sports facilities and community spaces.
The launch event includes local clubs, along with a formal ceremony to celebrate the years of investment and community collaboration.
Shine Radio spoke to Cllr's Deborah Chamberlain and Neville Merritt
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Every child at Petersfield Infant School helped to decorate the window at The Rosemary Foundation.
The artwork was on display for two weeks before the judging commenced.
Last week, Shine Radio and the Rosemary Foundation went to the school to announce the winners to the excited children.
We spoke to Shirley and Charlotte after the presentation.
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Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- East Hants Council has a new Chief Executive.
- Headley Unveils £1.5m pavilion in a major community boost.
- New traditional butchers opens in Petersfield.
- What’s needed at the foodbank this week.
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Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- Petersfield Infant School celebrate Easter artwork talent.
- Where have the Petersfield clothing banks gone?
- New Golf Club President and it's a first!
- And after the news, details of what’s on around the Petersphere.
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Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- Police Appeal After Indecent Exposure Incident in Petersfield.
- Mia has this weekend's sporting results from across the Petersphere.
- The Men’s shed for traditional skills and now 3D printing.
- The latest results from the East Hants Community Lottery.
To share your news stories email team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 50...
Petersfield Golf Club elects a new president this month and for the first time in it's 124 year history it is a woman. In the Sportlight chats to Lesley Eaton about this historic moment and asks how she sees her new role and what she hopes to achieve. She also shares why she loves the game and her achievements as nine times champion of the annual women's event. https://www.petersfieldgolfclub.co.uk/ . In women's football, Petersfie...
Julie Butler is joined once again this month with Lynn Osborne, Nickki Haggar and Duncan Cameron, along with special guest Amelia Barratt from MacKarness and Lunt.
This month we approach the subject of the importance of having a will.
We have Shine Radio's Maggie Buckley speaking to Dr Stephen Buckley about blood pressure.
Amanda Whiteland Smith from Citizens Advice is on hand to tell us all about the new Renters Rights Act t...
A bonus edition of Dogs with Jobs.
We're sharing a wonderful interview created by the International Guide Dog Federation to celebrate International Guide Dog Day 2026.
It features four very different human/guide dog partnerships from all over the world. The interviews go beyond the mechanics of guiding and training, and explore the emotional and social aspects of the relationship.
You may recognise the voice of the host, John Welsm...
Vinyl Revival has moved next door to Old Labels Vintage, creating a shared hub for music and retro style in Petersfield's Dragon Street.
The collaboration is run by father-and-daughter duo Andy and Ellie Sworn. Almost exactly a year after opening, they knocked through the adjoining wall to create a larger, shared space that better showcases both sides of the business.
Petersfield's Men’s Shed, situated by the Festival Hall, provides occupation and companionship through working for a purpose with wood, metal, bike repair, even guitar playing.
They are completing some boxes for a local infants school to build with and a few projects for the Free Shop.
They have added 3D printing to their IT Suite.
It's ideal to familiarise yourself with something new and modern, or to make that bespoke piece...
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- Peer Talk, it’s all about facing depression together.
- Best foot forward in Foot Week.
- Footloose at the Festival Hall.
- We preview this weekend’s sport.
To share your news stories email team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500.
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Published at 5:00am on 24 April, 2026
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Peertalk runs every Tuesday evening at Whitehill Village Hall. It’s a volunteer led support group for people with depression, anxiety and emotional distress.
Attendees share, listen and encourage one another and help to build hope.
Shine Radio spoke to Ash from Peer Talk
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