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The Rosemary Foundation has moved the day and venue of their Christmas Market this year. Now on a Sunday, it will mean more local retailers can take part.
There will be many of the old favourites there, but also new stalls, all geared towards children this year.
Julie Butler finds out more from Wendy Smith at the Rosemary Foundation.
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It’s Our Earth Week this week and Shine Radio spoke to PeCan Trustee Melanie Oxley about her love of wildlife.
She says the UK is in the bottom ten when it comes to protecting our nature. Only 3% of our land and sea is currently managed for nature at the moment.
Think about your garden between now and the spring. It’s all about how to help next year’s wildlife.
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Chris Brown has produced many albums and has been an active member of the Edward Thomas fellowship for years. A few years back he put together an album of the great poet's work delivered by professional actors called "Fast beat my heart (Edward Thomas and family at Steep)". We hear a couple of the poems from that CD which relate to Thomas's experiences during WWI and his connection the Steep area of Petersfield during that time. Wi...
Jack Finch chatted to the Edward Thomas fellowship chairman Jeremy Mitchell at Petersfield museum's Edward Thomas Study centre about the war poet's strong ties to the Steep/ Froxfield area and his World War I legacy. With Remembrance Sunday around the corner it felt never more appropriate to hear extracts from his war diaries and a couple of readings of his poems from that time.
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Tiffaney Wells visit Petersfield again for a Drag Night with a difference. As well as Tiffaney's usual glamour, singing and entertainment - there will also be Drag Bingo. And all to raise funds for The Rosemary Foundation. Robert Ingram from Entertainment Events and Tiffaney Wells chatted to Laura Sheppard.
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Citizens Advice are looking at the welfare changes and ensuring they keep an eye on crisis support as well.
The question to put to them was simply “was the budget as bad as everyone made it out to be and will it help the residents in East Hampshire”
We speak to Claire Oughton from Citizens Advice
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This week Laura is surrounded by musical instruments – and that’s because she's in a recording studio. Something is 900 years old – but not the building she's in!
There is a concert on Saturday, which kicks of a year of celebrations called Steep 900. Yes, it’s 900 years since All Saints’ Church in Steep was inaugurated, and as the exact date isn’t known, we’re going to spend a whole year celebrating.
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The Ladies section at Petersfield Golf Club has grown from strength to strength and now stands at approximately 100 members.
There is a drive to look for younger members. It’s all about having a go, finding a buddy and just finding out if golf is the sport for you.
It’s good for mental health, fitness and general well being.
Julie Butler speaks to the Club Captain and Vice Captain, Heidi and Jackie.
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They demonstrated their “forces-friendly “ creditials and acknowledge the values their reservists, serving regulars and veterans.
To celebrate and support the armed forces community in East Hampshire there will be a Veterans Festival in January 2025
We hear more from Cllr Phil Shaw, the Armed Forces Champion
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Attitudes to fitness classes have changed completely since the days for high impact aerobic classes.
There is something to suit everyone to ensure that you get a good workout.
The key message is to enjoy what you do and don’t compete with anyone around you.
Julie Butler catches up with Dave West from the Taro Leisure Centre to find what sort of classes on offer.
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70% of the funding came from the Football Foundation, the Premier Leage Stadium of Lights. The final push came from East Hampshire District Council’s Community Climate Action Fund. All making the new floodlights in Love Lane a reality.
Shine Radio went up for a mid week fixture to see the lights and to battle with the heavy rain.
We hear from Petersfield Town Football Club fundraiser, Ben Bentley.
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As of 24th September, zombie style knives and machetes are now banned under the new legislation. This strengthens the existing knife crime laws to take dangerous weapons off of the streets.
This is one of the multiple measures from the Government. It is expected there will be tougher bans and restrictions of online sales and prevention methods to stop young people being drawn into a life of crime.
Shine Radio caught up with Donna J...
The Crossover Centre was opened in 2006 in order to give young people in the village somewhere to call their own.
They provide many services such as after school clubs, music groups and home education sessions.
Level Up is something that has been successfully running for 10-25 year old's to help young people overcome any obstacles facing them so that they can make the most of their lives.
Ben Love, Chair of the Trustees tells us mo...
FitzRoy support 100 local people who have learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs.
On Saturday 7 December they have organised a firewalk in Petersfield Town Square during the Christmas Festival.
FitzRoy Organiser Rebecca Buckley spoke to Mike Waddington.
Brave people may have this on their bucket list and warming the soles of your feet really does heart warming work!
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The rules for the Winter Fuel Allowance have changed. Don’t miss out on your entitlement.
Only people that are now on Pension Credit will now get the fuel payment.
Citizens Advice is reaching out to check residents benefit entitlement so no one misses out.
Claire Oughton from Citizens Advice East Hampshire explains more.
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A group of 110 Water Guardian volunteers test the river water quality in our catchment (which is part of Sussex.)..The Guardians are part of the Western Sussex Rivers Trust.
Their work will be discussed at a meeting at Buriton Village Hall on Wednesday 13 November at 7:30pm.
Sian Macleod, a Water Guardian and Trustee for the Western Sussex Rivers Trust explains their work to Mike Waddington...
The award winning Sage & Salt Studio has officially opened it's first artisan Christmas shop with the help of Petersfield's Mayor and Town Crier. The gloriously decorated grotto is filled with hundreds of handmade crafts from over 70 local artists and makers, there is everything from ornaments and decorations to blankets and mugs and so much more. Studio owner Sarah-Jane Beacher says she hopes to bring Christmas sparkle to the ...
In an ever changing world, can Tevye stay true to his roots as his views are challenged by his children. Petersfield Theatre Group are bringing Fiddler on the Roof to Petersfield's Festival Hall, and some of the team had a chat with Laura Sheppard.
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On 19 November, which is International Men’s Day, Petersfield Men’s Shed will visit Parliament for the UK National Men's Shed Association awards hosted by Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons.
They are one of three shortlisted (out of 1100 Men's Sheds in the country) for 'Men’s Shed of the Year.'
Chair Nick Broom spoke to Mike Waddington about being shortlisted for the 'presti...
Petersfield's MP says there is good and bad for East Hampshire in the first budget of the new Labour administration.
Damian Hinds MP welcomes the continued freeze in fuel duty but says small businesses here will feel the pinch, and changes for agricultural property risk breaking-up local family farms.
Plus a round-up of Damian's work on behalf of constituents recently.
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