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Petersfield"s Shine Radio

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

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6:24

Sky Watch - the night skies about Petersfield in...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/31

This month is crammed with cool observations but first, let's start with a stargazing riddle! When is a planetnot a planet? And looking to the skies, our nearest neighbour in space, the Moon, has a treat in store on the 7th! That evening, there's a total lunar eclipse and the Moon will rise in Earth's shadow as seen from the Petersphere. Listen to this month's Sky Watch and discover the wonders of our dark skies in the Petersphere. Written by Petersphere resident, astronomical expert and amateur

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8:36

A new arrival at Sheet vicarage and a packed calendar...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/31

In our latest churchy chat, the Reverend Bruce Deans reveals the name of a new kitten in the vicarage and how she's getting on. He also sets-out a busy period of church events scheduled between now and Christmas. He's speaking to Shine Radio's Stephen Martin. This chat was first broadcast on Sunday 31 August 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:31

Every Can Counts at Victorious Festival

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/31

A huge metal sculpture depicting the symbols for 'I LOVE RECYCLING' erected in the middle of the walk through at Victorious Festival caught Jo Gray's eye whilst out roving during the 3-day event. She went to find out what it's all about. The giant 'sculpture' was bin fact a huge recycling bin being filled with used aluminium cans. Jo Gray joined the interested festival goers on the 'Ever Can Counts' stand to complete a questionnaire about recycling & talk to the team to find out more. See

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2:55

From Victorious Festival to college for one local artist

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/30

In the search for local artists Jo Gray joined Mandy P presenter of The Local Showcase at Victorious Festival 2025. The pair met up with Nevaeh straight after the teenager's performance on The Showcase stage on day two (Saturday, 23 August) of the 3-day event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:08

Irish music draws a 'Springish' crowd at Victorious...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/30

There was a jig to be had at one of the smaller stages at Victorious Festival 2025. A crowd gathered around the Showcase Stage enjoying the Springish performance. The duo, who are violinist Matt English & vocalist Tim Springett playing guitar, talk to Jo Gray. For more - Springish are on social media & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:44

No more snoring thanks to new tech from Petersfield

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/30

A device made in Petersfield is helping thousands of people to stop snoring. The "Zeus" product is named after the god of thunder and produced by Morgan Innovation and Technology at their Bedford Road medical tech facility in Petersfield. The company has developed the new product with a sleep professor from Guy’s and St Thomas’s hospital. It's available now to help combat the negative effects of snoring, and is about to go into clinical trials to determine to what extent it can also help

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9:31

The Mayor's Report for August

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/30

Petersfield’s Mayor, Councillor Chris Paige, told Shine Radio in his monthly Report that whilst we don't yet know what will happen with local government reorganisation, discussions are taking place in the 'Petersphere'. Chris talks to Mike Waddington about underestimating his very busy schedule, he talks about his health and the importance of being active and looking after yourself. He explains the building works at the Town Hall, now scheduled to be reopened on 25 September. He also speaks

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13:17

The ladies came out in force for the first rugby...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/29

It was the first time in twenty years that 23 women stepped out onto the rugby field to train for the new season. The team ranged from new players that have never touched the ball to others returning to the sport again. The team will be for anyone and everyone. There is still time to join, simply pop down to their training evening on Tuesdays from 7pm and have a go. Shine Radio was keen to see how the launch went.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:22

Home-Start Butser ask people with parenting...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/29

Home-Start Butser support 263 families with a staff equivalent to 4 full timers and 80 volunteers. They are asking people with parenting experience to volunteer 3 hours a week to help struggling families with children under five. Training is provided. The next course starts in Petersfield on Thursday 25 September, 9:30am to 2:30pm, over five weeks. Manager Nicola Winter, talking to Mike Waddington, explains how someone's parenting experience is a great resource to help others, who may be struggling

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15:53

Dominic Merrit and Yvonne Gravely

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/28

Tod Apps from Petersfield's Shine Radio speaks to Dominic Merret Midhurst District counsellor and Yvonne Gravely about the Road works in Midhurst, The new art work outside the Angel and any potential news on The Angel hotel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:22

Liss Forest Fun Day

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/28

Now every year up in Liss Forest, the Liss Forest Residents' association organise a Fun Day. It's an opportunity for the community to come together and enjoy the sun, with local businesses and charities running events for all the family to enjoy. There's food, drinks and live music - so really something for everyone. Our reporter Orien has been speaking to Ruth, one of the organisers of the Fun Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:02

Petersfield Fringe Festival brings theatre and more...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/28

The Petersfield Fringe Festival is underway this week, bringing an exciting variety of performances to the town – all in aid of The Rosemary Foundation. Shine Radio’s Laura Sheppard visited Churcher’s College in Ramshill, where she caught up with Rob Ingram from Entertainment Events to hear how the Fringe began and what audiences can look forward to this year. From princess parties to brand new plays, the programme offers something for everyone, with events running throughout the

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15:27

Take time out and enjoy all sorts of stitching

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/28

Local sewing group Liss in Stitches was at the Physic Gardens a few weeks ago with an exhibition which showed a range of textile and thread based arts and crafts. Based at the Liss Triangle Centre, they meet once a month either to hear a speaker, or to learn new sewing techniques. It helps with mental wellbeing and is a great opportunity to switch off from the outside world. And it’s not just for the ladies with as we hear from Jenny and Mike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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9:21

Two prostate Cancer survivors say why it’s so...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/28

Two local men are amongst the many that walk every year in support for March for Men with Kev in Petersfield. They know only too well the importance of men getting tested regularly and what a difference this can make. If they hadn’t tested early, their story may have had a completely different ending. We hear from Pete and Jimmy who wanted to share their journey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:37

Going radio gaga at Victorious Festival

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/27

It was a hive of activity behind the scenes of Victorious Festival andJo Gray was on the rove for interesting people. Jo spotted the Express FM team in the press office tent - a great opportunity for a quick chat on a very busy weekend. We meet two of the Portsmouth-based radio station's presenters,Caroline Brennan & Kartel Derrick. ..as Kartel says - you could always tune in to 'experience the experience'. Go to Express FM.com for details of all shows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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18:38

Stay strong , make friends and help to prevent falls

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/26

Steady and Strong is a Hampshire County Council programme that focuses on improving strength and balance in older adults to help prevent falls. It all about helping to maintain independence. It helps to give a quality of life by improving the ability to perform those everyday tasks. And it builds confidence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:38

It was a day of joy and reward for the year group of...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/26

All the hard work paid off for the students that started their secondary school careers at the start of COVID and worked through the lock down period from home. Personal bests were achieved by students at Churcher’s College and The Petersfield School, both seeing personal achievements to enable them to embark on the next stage of their educational journey. Shine Radio’s Julie Butler and Chief Reporter, Paul Ferguson came together at The Petersfield School to see what results everyone

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60:02

In the Sportlight 24th August

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/24

Finally the much anticipated 'Hampshire's Strongest' tournament gets under way. A 2 day event at Penns Place bringing together the mighty and the super fit in a series of challenges worthy of Roman and Greek gods. Isaac and Kevin are on the scene to report. https://strengthregister.com/competition/hampshires-strongest-2025 In football, the Rams are playing in the FA Vase competition against Hamworthy https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/ but Liss Athletic are having some much needed downtime as coach

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9:11

How something fishy happened to the Life Church's...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/24

David Strutt from Petersfield Life Church reflects on a moment with his young family on holiday, and how it connects to a tale from the bible. He is speaking to Shine Radio's Stephen Martin in our weekly "Churchy chat" which is first broadcast on a Sunday morning around 9.30am.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:48

A life in theatre: Roger Wettone at 80

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/24

Roger Wettone is the Chair of the Winton Players and a director of Petersfield Theatre Group. On his 80th birthday he talks to Mike Waddington about his life, the singing (he's a bass), meeting his wife (a soprano) in the theatre (one of a number of family links to performing), his first performacne aged 12 in Die Fledermaus and what the future holds in the highly competitive world of winning the attention - and affections - of the people of Petersfield. More at About - PTG Petersfield Theatre

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