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 Winton House Centre on the High Street is home to Age Concern Petersfield, Homestart Butser, hospital transport (PVCG) and 10 other charities, as well as a venue for many community activities.
It’s been a community resource for 100 years and needs funds for the long term upkeep of the Grade II Listed building.
Manager Sarah Moss says, perhaps surprisingly, there are easy ways to do this.
She talk to Mike Waddington ...
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.
While Tim's away, Suzie revisits Goldfish Books in Alton to catch up with some exciting news. This time she meets father and daughter Gary and Ella Clark who were inspired to get this inclusive and vibrant venue going. Here's how they plan to make Goldfinch, and the Hig...
Peter Hill, almost 90, was a recent guest at St Laurence's Welcome club on Station Road, where over coffee and cake, he spoke about Hawaii (a family connection) and also about his professional career at the BBC for over 30 years, including his time in the House of Commons.
Peter, who also speaks Russian, talks to Mike Waddington about his presentations at St Laurence's, his books, and his Room Guiding for the National Trust, mainly...
We've got new music from Richard 'Ricky' Palmer and James Joe, who shares the story of how a chance reunion at Victorious Festival led to the formation of the band. Plus, there’s plenty more great music from a fantastic line-up of talented home-grown artists.
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Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- 34 new Petersfield homes near completion.
- We have the weekend sporting roundup from across the Petersphere.
- East Meon celebrates 20 years of cinema.
- And we have this week’s results in the East Hants Community Lottery.
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Petersfield rugby club are to tested yet again this weekend. After a bruising victory last weekend against Bognor, they welcome respected side the Old Tiffinians to Penns Place. https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/ Lots of football in the Petersphere over the weekend. Petersfield the men's rams take on top of the league side Fareham Town at home on Saturday and Liphook United travel to United Services Portsmouth in a cup thr...
Ann and Coxy decide what to tidy in October.
Pumpkins, local updates and burn or not to burn?
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Haslemere Biodiversity is a community group, that started 14 years ago, to prepare environmental reports for the neighbourhood plan. When those were delivered in 2021, local residents continued with meetings and projects and online advice and discussions.
Mark Simpson caught up with their chair Philippa and her colleague Liz to find out about their work and getting help with Hedgehogs and Swifts in the Petersphere.
See o...
Another year, another opportunity to enjoy a walk with family, friends and, of course, your pets, all while supporting a local charity close to your heart.
Now entering its ninth year at Hogmoor Inclosure, the Beacon of Peace Charity Walk, in partnership with the Whitehill and Bordon Community Trust, is hoping to make this year’s event even bigger and better than the last.
Julie Butler spoke to Khalil Yousuf, from the Beacon ...
The demotion of Drum Court on the Spain and beside the hospital, is well underway for ABRI who will be building 21 flats there all, at social rents.
Mike Waddington visited the site with Sam Stone and John Kelly from ABRI
John Kelly explains the licensed contractor dealing with the demolition (including any asbestos removal) and measures to suppress dust.
He also mentions a colleague after whom the block will be named , Brian...
Construction company 6A will hand over the 34 apartments, all for social rent, to Housing Association ABRI in around two months after a project that has taken six years to develop - clearing the land and making the build, in character with the area and with sustainable urban drainage.
Sam Stone and John Kelly from ABRI and James Allan from 6A took Mike Waddington on a site visit to see the progress made with the high quality build ...
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- Remembrance 2026 underway.
- Lift your way to better health.
- Halloween SPOOKTACULAR RETURNS TO PETERSFIELD BOOKSHOP!
- We preview this weekend’s sport.
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Published at 5:00am on 16 October, 2026
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Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- Food Caddy Collections off to a good start.
- Women's Rugby is back!
- Petersfield Social Club Appeals for support.
- Round up of local jobs opportunities.
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Published at 5:00am on 15 October, 2026
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Petersfield Theatre Group are preforming Monty Python's Spamalot in November at the Festival Hall.
With one month to go the Director, Ryan Watts, Musical Director Emily Horner, and cast members (including Sean Ridley from the Festival Hall management) talk to Mike Waddington about the challenges of 'the bright side of life!'
The show is on from Wednesday 18th November to Saturday 21st November.
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Lester Vacances is one of the people making up the packed - and tough - busking scene in Petersfield, with his easy listening trombone jazz.
Lester speaks to Mike Waddington about what he does and why and also some of the downsides to the work when you want to be a professional musician and Lester has been playing and performing for 30 years. He explains why he is encouraged by Miles Davis.
More at www.lestervacnaces.com
The Sandy Close Group have brought Halloween back bigger than before at the Petersfield Bookshop, over three days - 29, 30 and 31 October - hoping to top last year's 1,000 jumping attendees.
Justin Ballard tells us the plan - but not all of it - and also talks about his tool and kitchenania business (on Chapel Street) in the new layout of the Petersfield Bookshop.
The Bookshop's Rob says on the changes made, &ldqu...
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Please donate to keep the community warm.
Ever wondered what it would be like to be a Saxon.
Food bank suggestions.
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Published at 5:00am on 14 October, 2026
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Join Jo and enjoy a great selection of music from local artists from across the Petersphere and beyond, from Ward Thomas to Mark Handley, with Becky Thomas and lots more talent in-between.
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Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- Classic Cars fill the Square and enthuse the crowds.
- It’s a new era for Petersfield school uniform business.
- Herne Junior School need some bronze age help.
- A taste of things coming up with What’s On across the Petersphere.
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Petersfield’s Winter Warmers is encouraging residents to donate coats, hats, scarves and gloves to the library until Friday.
This Saturday, anyone who needs a warm coat can collect one for free, helping keep the local community warm throughout the colder months. It also stops them going to landfill.
Organiser Jen Steventon is here to tell us more.
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