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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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3:08

Still waiting for full fibre broadband

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/03/14

People in large areas of Petersfield still cannot order full fibre broadband, more than three years after Openreach started its rollout. The project to connect homes and businesses to the fibre network began in June 2021. But coverage remains patchy. Local business owner Roamy Hunt is one Petersfield resident who lives on a modern estate but who is still having to contend with 20th Century connectivity. She spoke to Shine Radio's Stephen Martin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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7:04

Celebrating 200 years of Railways with a mural and a...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/03/14

It’s 200 years since the railways started: the Stockton to Darlington steam service, the first in the world began in 1825. Petersfield is part of the national celebrations. Town Councillor Anne Stephenson and Lucy Lomax, from the HIlls to Harbour Community Rail Partnership, tell us more about the plan. There will be a mural, a competition and a collection of memories and photographs. And it will be launched at a party at the Railway station. It''s also about the environment too, says Anne

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3:14

The Hub needs volunteers to direct people to the...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/03/14

The Hub at the railway station, home of the Free Shop, wants to open their Information Centre on a Thursday and Sunday mornings and are appealing for volunteers to help reveal the sights, sounds and secrets of Petersfield.. Lucy Lomax from the Hills to Harbour Community Rail Partnership and The Hub, spoke to Mike Waddington.: Pop in to The Hub or email Lucy@hampshirecommunityrail.co.ukSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:15

Women do talk to each other, but certain subjects can...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/03/14

Menopause is something that every woman at some point in her life. It’s a common misconception that women must push through menopause. Thankfully the conversation is now evolving and women are empowered with knowledge and options. Dr Sarah Jenkins from the Umi Clinic tells Julie Butler moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:54

Town is ready for the Greening Campaign challenge set...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/03/14

Greening Whitehill and Bordon officially launched last Saturday (8th March) to show their commitment to the local community. There was a strong turnout to find out more with Whitehill Town council leading the way with other community partners encouraging everyone to join their mission to tackle climate change. We asked Terena Plowright, founder of the Greening Campaign and Cllr Linda Delve about their thoughts on day one of a very long journey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:14

Volunteer gives back after being involved in a...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/03/14

James was involved in a multi vehicle high speed road traffic accident. His injuries were critical and without the help of the Hampshire Air Ambulance, he may not be here to tell the tale. After spending many weeks in hospital, and on the road to recovery, he decided to give back to the service that helped save his life. We hear from James when he spoke to Julie Butler upstairs at the East Hampshire Volunteers Fair.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:43

A Knitters Guide to World War One

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/03/14

Historical Hand Knitter Joyce Meader, whose period knitwear has featured in films like War Horse and 1917, has a new book out about knitting in the First World War; she collects old patterns and then knits the garments. She gave an engrossing and entertaining talk at Petersfield Bookshop on Thursday 13 March about knitting at home for soldiers in the trenches; they had Comfort Committees where knitting was arranged and patriotic songs about knitting were played and sung at the piano.. She related

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15:53

William Sutton's writing workshops

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/03/13

Gareth Boyes spoke to William Sutton about writing workshops taking place every two weeks on a Friday at the New Theatre Royal in Portsmouth and about the album launch of Jamie at the Jets, at the Folly Wine Bar on Saturday 15th March. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:56

Local charity benefits from London Marathon runners

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/03/13

Local runners, Adrian Heath and Sophie Blair, are running the London Marathon at the end of April, raising funds for The Rosemary Foundation.They had a chat with Shine Radio's Laura Sheppard, asAli Dolphin from McGinn & Dolphin andShirley Leader from The Rosemary Foundation presented them with their kit for marathon day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:33

Salvation Army still offer a Junior Club for 5 to 10...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/03/13

For the last 18 years the Salvation Army has run a Juniors' Club at their Swan Street premises. It's now monthly, on the first Friday of every month, from 6:30pm till 8pm for £1.50. It’s for anyone in the community - if you want to use it. Steve Field, from the Salvation Army, spoke to Mike Waddington about it and why they do it. He explains this is part of the community infrastructure (with a Safe and Sound safeguarding process) from an organisation that likes to roll its sleeves up!See

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6:32

Is Electoral Reform back on the agenda?

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/03/12

The Electoral Reform Society was in Petersfield this week, advocating for a proportional representation voting system. Speaking at the Current Affairs group at One Tree Books on Wednesday 12 March, Ian Simpson, from the Electoral Reform Society (founded in1884). spoke about the need for a voting system that reflects more fairly people's views. He is optimistic that the experience of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and the London Assembly, with proportional voting systems will bring change, but

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9:03

Energising the South Downs

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/03/12

Community energy schemes help to deliver carbon reduction and energy security along with reduced and more predictable costs. Energise South Downs is working around our community to reduce carbon, and save money. Phill Humphries spoke to Catriona Cockburn and Katherine Thomson about their current projects....See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:50

Rogate Bowling Club is looking for new members of all...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/03/11

Lesley Denyer Smith is a former club captain and she’s appealing for new members. She's very competitive and wins but, she says, the game is skillful and for all ages and has, in this case, free parking. Her husband Martin plays to and also heads the team that looks after the green. They say the game is very enjoyable whether you are in it for the competition, for the skill of deploying the bowls across the particular undulations of the green or for the getting together, this is for you and

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5:24

Council chamber update starts on 1 April

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/03/11

Councillor Chris Paige spoke at the Petersfield Town Meeting about the plans for the Festival Hall. The next phase, expansion of the Council chamber in the Art Deco building, starts on 1 April and runs up to July. When completed it will be named after Petersfield's First elected Mayor, Councillor K A HIck.. Chris spoke to Mike Waddington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:39

Sport in the Petersphere 9 March 2025

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/03/10

In this week's Sport in the Petersphere,Kevin Quinlan andIsaac Wetzel cover all the local sports at the Petersfield Rugby Football Club, Petersfield Squash Club, Petersfield Hockey Club, Petersfield Town Football Club and Petersfield Bowling and Snooker Club - as well as Pompey Football Club and Six Nations of course. Plus a trophy to be proud of!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:17

Police Dog Chase and his last few months on duty with...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/03/09

Reporting from Crufts, the best known dog show in the world. On International Women's Day, we hear from Police Constable Sue Cheek, who was the first woman instructor in the West Midlands Police's Dog Unit. Police Dog Chase has already shown his superb recall and restraint in the ring earlier in the day. He'll be taking a starring role in the main arena later as part of the Dog Unit's traditional display...In a show that is half drama, half panto, the dogs thrill the packed audience with their

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8:49

Liss churchgoers get into Lent

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/03/09

The Reverend Clare Welham from St Mary's Church in Liss explains why Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday are so significant in the Christian calendar, and how a plainer church provides focus throughout Lent. Clare is speaking to Shine Radio's Stephen Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:06

Motivated by community, awarded by the mayor

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/03/07

Julie Butler, volunteer with local dementia charities, the speedwatch scheme and a familiar voice to Shine Radio listeners has been awarded for her dedication to volunteering. Speaking to Stephen Martin, Julie explains what motivates her to put so much of her time into these ventures and the role music and dance play in her volunteering.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:09

Local Historian speaks of welfare 100 years ago and...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/03/07

Local historian Bill Gosney was pleased but really surprised to receive a Mayor's Award this week for his work over 15 years with Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery. SHine Radio broke the news to him. Bill spoke to us about welfare in Petersfield 100 years ago and the Workhouse which was at the centre of the legal change in 1834. The Workhouse for 140 destitute people was a social parachute but had enormous stigma attached. It closed 90 years ago . Bill spoke to Mike WaddingtonSee

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8:59

Local news for Friday 7 March, 2025

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/03/07

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. New toilets on The Heath at last Violence against women and girls in focus forInternational Women’s Day A local comedy club chooses Petersfield as its new venue and we have the local sport preview, weather and travel news To share your news stories emailteam@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500. You make it shine. Published at 5:00am on 7 March, 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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