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 football season is coming to a close and Liss Athletic have unfinished business. There is another cup final and only Denmead stand in their way. https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/lissathletic . Mrs Q steps in for Ian.....sorry Isaac who is away on exam duties as she joins Kevin for a high pressured match that will define Liss's season. Keeping with the football the Ram's women's team have 3 games to go and are hot favourites ...
As Town Mayor and probably one of the most photographed in a mayoral history of the Town Council.
When speaking to him, he said his decision to resign hasn’t been taken lightly, but due to work commitments overseas, it is the right thing to do.
However, he hasn’t ruled out his return one day, but for now, for him it is the right decision.
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Mandy P plays original music from local artists.
To share your original music and news with me, email team@shineradio.uk or call 01730 555 500. You make it shine
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On Thursday 8th May there was a service of Remembrance for workers who lost their lives and the vital role of the railway in the Second World War and an unveiling of a commemorative plaque, at the Grade II listed Signal Box at Haslemere Railway Station, organised by the Haslemere Community Station and Signal Box Trust.
As Mark Simpson discovered, the box has been in operation since 1895, controlling trains between Petersfield a...
Will Goldsmith, the Head of Bedales, relishes the freedoms of being in the independent education sector - they are regulated and inspected but they have more latitude.
He talks to Mike Waddington about how they have used these freedoms to change the assessment system and moved them to age 18, providing more teaching time.
There is a debate about independent education and he thinks that their work on the curriculum and assessm...
John Callaghan, worked with a group of people to respond to anti social behaviour in the town.
They wanted to set something up for young people in a positive way. That is The Kings Arms.
This year to celebrate, they are asking for anyone that has walked through their doors over the last 25 years to come forward that tell their stories. It will all come together at their AGM and celebrations on the 14th November 2025.
Here’s C...
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- Petersfield marks VE80 - remembering the cost and the celebrations
- Bestselling author Kate Mosse to lecture at Churcher’s College
- It was celebrations all round for VE day in a local care home
- …and we have the local sport preview
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Chatterwood Nursing Home in Liss had a lot to smile about on VE Day. Not only did they have a wonderful party but they also had something special to celebrate.
They have been award their first year of continued commitment award for their veterans friendly framework award.
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In this months show Joff Lacey and Geoff Wootton discuss a whole smorgasbord of topics including Social Media, The Pope, Artificial Intelligence and Football.
Geoff plugs the Petersfield Jazz & Blues Festival which he is compering and they also send out a plea for a guest for their next recording.
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Petersfield’s Mayor, Cllr Lesley Farrow, the Reverend Will Hughes and the Royal British Legion led the celebrations of more than 500 people in the Square. This was the formal ceremony
The crowd included a contingent of serving soldiers from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) from Aldershot and school students dressed as evacuees.
Julie Butler and Mike Waddington spoke to Rev Will Hughes, David who...
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- Age Concern Petersfield Lunches for VE80
- Stroud Village Hall boosted with £2000 from Southeast Water
- Petersfield is knitting in memory of those who lost their lives for us
- …and we have a roundup of local job opportunities.
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Author Kate Mosse - who has sold millions of books and is translated into nearly 40 languages - gave the Grill lecture at Churcher’s College on Wednesday 7 May to an audience of around 300 students and guests.
She spoke about history being a pendulum and, though she travels hopefully, we need to re-fight battles and feels women are falling behind – again.
She also gave advice to would be writers – practice and rea...
Petersfield resident Sue Crawford, sings with the South Downs Folk Singers and they are appearing at the Chichester Fringe on Sunday 1 June at 7pm at Chichester Canal Cafe
She tells Mike Waddington that it's different and you may be surprised by what you hear, with rousing choruses and poignant lyrics..
We reported about them earlier this year - see Folk singing for joy and remembrance | Petersfield's Shine Radio
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- East Hampshire District Council has lobbied Government over their housing numbers
- Make a splash in May at the open-air pool
- It was a fond farewell after twenty-five years for popular swimming instructor
- And let’s see what the foodbank needs this week
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Gareth Boyes from Petersfield's Shine Radio spoke to Phill from The Oceanaires Big Band about the show at the New Theatre Royal in Portsmouth on the 7th of May to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Tickets are selling quickly but some are still available: https://www.newtheatreroyal.com/performances/hmrm-oceanaires/
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Formed more than 30 years ago, the Friends of Petersfield Heath hold their AGM on Tuesday 20 May at 7pm in the Rose Room at the Festival Hall.
You can join on the night and hear Margaret Paren OBE, now the Chair of the Council for the Protection of Rural England, speaking about the battle to form the South Downs National Park.
Richard Philips, the Secretary of the Friends, spoke to Mike Waddington about the biodiversity...
It is eighty years today for Victory in Europe. As Petersfield remembers, the town are all knitting for ensure St Peter’s church will be an array of poppies on Remembrance Sunday.
It seemed an ideal opportunity to see how many poppies have been made.
We caught up with Mary Putnam from the Petersfield Lions
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David Morgan, a much loved swimming instructor has retired from teaching several generations of children to swim.
Last April saw him teaching his final class and putting his floats to rest.
We asked him what it was like to see someone take those first plunges
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With more than half of the district inside the South Downs National Park, East Hampshire is in a unique situation where the Park protected from development.
They have engaged a top planning lawyer, Paul Brown, KC to consider the Government’s new planning guidance in relation to how many homes should be delivered in the rest of East Hampshire.
We speak to Cllr Angela Glass, Portfolio holder for Regulation and Enforcement.
See o...
South East Water’s Community Fund donated £2,000 to Stroud Village Hall and Residents Association .
Stroud Village Hall was built about 5 years ago and together with volunteers they are creating a community garden of raised beds, wild flowers and harvesting the rainfall from the roof with water butts. Katy Lace, the Hall Manager, with volunteers Glen, Kat and Dave, spoke to Mike Waddington about what they wi...
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