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
Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery is preparing for its Summer exhibition which starts on 29 April.
It’s a double feature: Flora Twort: Draw from Life, an exhibition of her rarely-seen early drawings, and the centenary display of Sir Stanley Spencer’s painting The Poultry Market, Petersfield. This will be the first time this painting has been shown in Petersfield, the town that inspired it.
Head of Collections and...
Andy Catto, from Petersfield, makes the trip up to London every Monday as he has been a guide at St Paul's Cathedral for the last two years or so.
On Wednesday 18 March he spoke at two meetings here - the U3A and the Area Historical Society - about St Paul's.
He told us his talks go further than the tour with photos and stories about the Cathedral and its history.
He spoke to Mike Waddington about his experiences, about Royal...
Petersfield welcomes cars full of unwanted materials on five occasions across the Spring and Summer this year.
The so-called "Carrr" boot sales are designed to encourage recycling and reduce waste.
Jade Taylor and Kathryn Ellis are from Petersfield Town Council and want you to get involved.
Shine Radio's Stephen Martin is listening to them.
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Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- Community Centre now accessible and warmer
- Time to make a splash for this year’s Swimathon
- Hampshire County Council ask for views about dementia care
- And after the news details of what’s on around the Petersphere
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How are rehearsals shaping up for Marital Mayhem - and what can audiences expect from this witty collection of short plays about love, relationships and everything in between?
Shine Radio’s Joff Lacey has been along to meet members of the Lion & Unicorn Players cast as they put the finishing touches to the production. Jof...
In football, Petersfield the Rams men's side have to play an incredible 3 games in the space of 4 days. Still awaiting their first league points under new coach Rich Bessey, we report on their games with Hythe, Downton and Bournemouth. https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/ . Finally Liss Athletic put on a home game as they come back from the road. Looking for some winning form, they take on the side immediately above them in t...
More than one hundred exhibitors put on a show of the future for students at Churcher's College.
The event was an opportunity to explore careers, university life, volunteering and gap year options.
Guest speakers included Dr Daniel Stewart who turned his education in chemistry into an innovative business venture.
You'll also hear Rich from Google, Alice from George Ide solicitors, Kirsty Verney from Churcher's College, Samantha fro...
2026 is the 90th anniversary of the spitfire and Langrish House has been awarded a blue plaque to commemorate their role in its manufacture. Not only that but it was also a base for a secret defence force in case of invasion. Alan Matlock spoke to Phill Humphries about the fascinating secret stories of Langrish House.
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Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- Pavement signs – love them or loathe them?
- Mia has this weekend’s sporting results from across the Petersphere
- Gardeners can now meet and share ideas in a new discussion group
- …and we have the latest results from the East Hants Community Lottery.
To share your news stories email team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 0...
In this episode, Ann and Coxy have some great tips for gardening in the springtime and also discuss bees, moths, butterflies and more! Coxy visits Claire at the Seedswap, Ben gives us some top tips for growing vegetables, and Ann talks to Helen about foraging locally. Don't forget to apply for the competition at the end of the episode for the chance to win some great prizes!
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Wendy Moore uses the group purchasing power of Liphook u3a, and a democratic vote, to treat members to shows and musicals in Chichester, Guildford, Woking, Southampton and London's West End, roughly every six weeks. Mark Simpson found out more when he visited Wendy recently.
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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.
Is the Petersphere ready for spicy romance? Tim and I say Yes: but is it a korma or full vindaloo? We are joined this month by three fabulous writers of Romance with a touch of spice: Pippa Nixon, Emma Rae and Gemma Morr. They were at One Tree Books for a live event that was hugely...
If you love you gardening, then “Let’s Talk Gardening” will be somewhere to pop along and find out more.
It is a chance to swap ideas, share seasonal tips and good practice.
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The state of local roads is a hot topic of conversation again. After one of the wettest winters we can remember, many people are complaining about potholes.
Shine Radio's Stephen Martin has been out to find out why they're such a concern for road users.
You'll hear A2B taxi driver Michael, shoppers Michelle, Gemma, Diane and Brian from Midhurst.
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Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- Rally urges County Council to calm traffic on deadly Durford crossroads
- Current Affairs Group discusses corruption in the UK
- The funeral of councillor Martin Holmes has been held
- and we preview this weekend’s sport
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Council tax increase of £5 a year will go towards investing in crucial local infrastructure with £750,000 to enhance our local car parks.
It was agreed at the last Full Council meeting to continue with community grants to support local organisations, community facilities and climate-related projects.
Shine Radio spoke to Finance Portfolio Holder, Charles Louisson and Cllr John Hutchinson, from the Opposition Parties
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Audrey Morton from Dementia Friendly Petersfield says this is an important opinion survey and people should not hold back from recording their view about what it is like for them if they have dementia or are caring for someone with the disease.
She’s filling it in herself; it’s anonymous so say what you need to.
Many groups, including Dementia Friendly Petersfield, are putting it on Facebook and at meetings so all...
Almost 150 people attended the funeral in St Mary Magadalen in Sheet, to loud big band music on Wednesday 11 March.
Survived by his wife and daughter, mother and brother, Martin was a Petersfield Town Councillor but was most known for the 61 charity markets organised over the years to raise funds for cancer servces and research, with his brother Jeremey, who delivered an affectionate tribute at the event.
At the Annual Meeting of the Town, held at the Festival Hall, South Downs National Park Authority presented “Together Now for Nature, Climate and People” along with how much funding has gone back into Petersfield since 2017 to fund many projects within our town
We spoke to Chief Executive, Siôn McGeever, and Director of Place Making Tim Slaney.
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Cardio gym training is highly beneficial for overall health and fitness. It strengthens the heart and lungs, improving the body’s ability to deliver oxygen to muscles during physical activity.
Regular cardio exercises, such as running, cycling, or rowing will help burn those calories, which supports weight management and fat loss. It also improves endurance, allowing people to perform daily tasks with less fatigue. ...
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