Petersfield's Shine Radio

Helen Sill is an artist, designer and academic whose lifelong love of textiles has led her to a PhD exploring how stitches and techniques are passed down through generations of women. Chair of Liss in Stitches, Helen has been inspired by the group’s creativity and encouragement, and she now helps lead their biennial exhibition. As part of Hampshire Open Studios, her own work can also be see...

Nick Broom, the chairman of Petersfield Men's Shed, tells Mike Waddington about their latest projects and that they have become an official supplier to the National Trust, which is a commitment to quality.

The Men's Shed offers all kinds of activities and is aimed at making good use of time and improving skills, as well as working together to overcome social isolation, loneliness and depression.

More at Petersfield Men’s Shed...

Local professional Jack Castle, who has defeated super lightweight champion Darren Hamilton, has opened a not for profit amateur boxing club at the Church Centre in Liphook, offering young people low cost training and the chance to keep fit and make a real difference.

Mark Simpson caught up with Jack and one of the young boxers Keira and also spoke to Donna Jones, the Police And Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle Of Wigh...

A big week in the football as Petersfield's the Rams look to continue their 100% perfect start with their 4th league game this time away against Baffins. https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/ and Liss Athletic have 2 games in a week. This season they are hoping to avoid the bad start that so hampered their progress last time around https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/lissathletic . Kevin, Isaac and Josh take a trip to Penns Place where P...

Parish priest Susie Collingridge explains how parishioners plan to hold hands around Steep Church. But how many people will it take?

It's all part of celebrations to mark 900 years of the church in the village.

Also, why Steep vicarage is being fitted with green energy technology and how the village is preparing for its traditional flower and vegetable show at the end of the month.

Susie is speaking to Shine Radio's Stephen Martin....

Quizmaster Ian Crossman tests your general knowledge every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday evening. Can you score 5 out of 5?

The Brighter Minds Quiz launched on Shine Radio's very first broadcast five years ago. Over 3000 questions later Jo Gray caught up with 'our very own quizmaster'  Ian Crossman. We find out how it all began and Jo asks if there's a chance that the questions could run out.

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A service of remembrance was held on Friday 15 August – VJ day – to mark the end of the Second World War.

The ceremony was led by the Rev Will Hughes who used his address to remember sacrifices made, difficult choices, the horrors of the camps for Prisoners of War and Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He also referenced current events around the world today.

He also conducted an unaccompanied rendition of the national Anthem and ...

The “Emerging Manager” scheme is a year long programme designed to develop and empower individuals within Everyone Active for future leadership roles.

It focuses on providing comprehensive training and development opportunities to ensure individuals that the correct skills needed to excel as managers of the future.

We spoke to Dan, who is nearing the end of this scheme and is spent time at the Taro Leisure Centre in Aug...

It's a massive footballing week for both Petersfield Rams and Liss Athletic. Petersfield play 2 games in 5 days firstly taking on Andover in their first home game. Kevin and Isaac are there to watch. then they take on Downton away. Their coach, Connor Hoare, is hoping for an impressive start, can they gain the maximum 9 points out of 9? https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/ Liss also have 2 games within the 5 days firstly against De...