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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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51:18

By your side: navigating life over decades with a...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/02/01

Father of two, Nathan Foy, has worked with a guide dog since he was 17 years old. Nathan explains the profound loss the accompanies the end of a partnership, as well as the gratitude he feels every time he steps outside his house with his guide dog partner. It is also a fascinating insight into the human guide dog partnership and its evolution over time. Nathan explains the efficiencies that mark out a veteran dog and how non-verbal communication takes over from verbal commands over time. Each of

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7:08

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

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/01/31

"Oh, be a fine girl, kiss me!", or, if you prefer, "Oh, be a fine guy, kiss me!" That may sound like a Valentine's message, but for us stargazers it's a handy mnemonic. Find out why in February's Sky Watch and take a tour of the 'Winter Hexagon' asterism. Written by Petersphere resident, astronomical expert and amateur astronomer Geoff Burt, and voiced by Claire Vennis, every month Shine Radio presents a Sky Watch of our unique dark skies. Let Shine Radio open up the wonder of Petersfield’s

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11:43

The Dementia Choir celebrates a five year milestone.

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/01/31

It has been five years since the idea of holding a dementia choir in Petersfield. The choir is going from strength to strength and is quite a community now. This milestone was a time to reflect, celebrate and sing all the choirs favourite songs from the last five years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:42

Improving the Patient Experience at the QA Hospital

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/01/31

Portsmouth Hospital has a formal group called the Patient Family and Carer Collaborative. This group does many things to collect people's views that hospital can staff can learn from. They are involved in many groups at the Hospital and they also sit on staff recruitment panels and other work around it. Gill Bailey, a retired GP based in Emsworth, whose grandchildren attend schools in Petersfield, chairs the group. She spoke to Mike Waddington about the wide ranging role of the Collaborative,

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8:32

Local news for Friday 31st January

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/01/31

In the local news today, it is a fond farewell to longstanding park manager after 30 years. Speedwatch volunteers are working with police for safety around schools. Meanwhile EHDC are making it easier to keep an eye on proposed developments. Finally, we finish off with the local sport report. To share your news email team@shineradio.ukor call 01730 555 500.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:34

PVCG gives Petersfield a lift!

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/01/30

PVCG - Petersfield Voluntary Care group, with its 40 volunteer drivers, takes people to medical appointments, last year 1,141 times, with 137 in the last month. They also help over 100 people with shopping trips. It's a free service but they ask for a donation of, for example £17.50, for a trip to the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth. Mike Waddington spoke to Alison Gauld, a trustee and a driver herself, and also to Mags and Caroline, both with severe sight loss, about the service:. If

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3:42

Heath Pond nets a thousand fish in biomass clean up

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/01/30

Volunteers have been using very large nets to take up to a thousand fish - mainly carp - out of the 22 acre Heath pond over a couple of days at the end of January. It’s about reducing the biomass in the pond; this helps other species to come through and reduces the growth of algae in the water. The volunteers, usually anglers, also take measures to safely transfer the fish to the Cotswolds. Money raised from fishing licensing at the Pond goes to the upkeep of the water and surrounding land

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8:48

Local news for Thursday 30th January

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/01/30

In the local news today, we have an update on Pulens Lane and Heath Road East improvements. There are a couple of anniversaries with the Dementia Choir celebrating a five-year milestone and out Town Crier celebrates two years in the job. Finally, and we have a roundup of local job opportunities. To share your news emailteam@shineradio.ukor call 01730 555 500.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:09

Solar panels and Petersfield Community Centre to help...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/01/29

The community association at Love Lane has received eight thousand pounds in the latest round of grants allocated to climate projects from East Hants District Council. This has gone towards solar panels to help reduced their energy costs over many years to come. We hear from Liz and Emma from the Petersfield Community CentreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:03

Rough sleeping in East Hampshire still remains low,...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/01/29

Rough sleeping can affect people from all walks of life through no fault of their own. East Hants District Council are asking you to take a few moments to complete their survey, especially from those that may have experienced homelessness in the past. They want your thoughts to help build an effective strategy for the next few years. Cllr Adeel Shah, Portfolio holder for Community Development and Engagement tells us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:54

Local news for Wednesday 29th January

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/01/29

In your local news today, the police are asking for your help, but “quid pro quo” Waitrose in Petersfield welcomed local police for a ‘beat surgery while you shop’! We also report on more than one hundred donors giving blood in Petersfield. Finally, let’s go over to the foodbank and see what is on their shopping list this week To share your news emailteam@shineradio.ukor call 01730 555 500.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:21

How are you getting on with your New Year...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/01/28

How are you getting on with your new year resolutions? Abi met author and counsellor Nic Dove in One Tree Books. Nic says the tradition of resolutions can come at a cost.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:13

Petersfield is alive with history

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/01/28

BIll Gosney, a Trustee at Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery, gives tours about the history of our town, He recently took Town Councilors from the new Street Scene Sub Committee around Folly Lane, one of the oldest routes in Petersfield, to explain its significance. Bill, a history expert talks about Petersfield's location bringing many historical figures to the Town and the creation of Baroness Petersfield. He also, semi-seriously, proffers an explanation for Peter the Great naming his new

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6:56

Town Crier celebrates two years in the job

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/01/28

Faye Thompson, Petersfield's Town Crier, has completed two years in the role. The position is official - appointed by Petersfield Town Council - but unpaid (with a honorarium of £300 a year towards their costs, including buying the Livery). She promotes Petersfield and with her Deputy, husband Martin, has appeared at 50 or so events in the 12 months. She speaks about the role and what she enjoys and also talks about the formal. ceremonial role. Faye and Martin have also just appeared in a book

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26:11

The PPod at the PECAN office

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/01/28

Today the PPod is looking to nature and the environment with Phill Humphries and Andy Catto and PECAN. We will be talking to some of the folk behind PECAN and some other associated initiatives that aim to get us not just thinking about the environment but acting to improve it! It’s the PPod: Tuesdays at 9, Wednesdays at 7 and always online at shineradio.ukSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:08

Local news for Tuesday 28th January

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/01/28

In the local news today; how to get men to talk, with tea and biscuits Village speeder need to watch out as new speed detection equipment is rolled out. Have you heard about the digital switchover of phones, if your concerned we have some news for you. Plus of course your regular what’s on guide for the Petersphere To share your news emailteam@shineradio.ukor call 01730 555 500.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Giving blood in Petersfield with nurse Hayley

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/01/27

Around one hundred and fifty people gave blood at the Festival Hall in Petersfield. In an echo of the Covid pandemic the festival hall became a medical centre again. Staff guided blood donors through the process within the building. Both blood and plasma can be received by the NHS staff. Nurse Hayley explains to Shine Radio's Stephen Martin how it all works, how you can become a donor and why you'll be especially welcome if you carry one particular type of blood.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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8:45

Local news for Monday 27th January

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/01/27

In today’s local news we report on a successful military veterans’ festival. Solar panels at Petersfield Community Centre should help to reduce costs, and costs are always low at the Free Shop which has had a record year. Finally we have this week's results for the East Hants Community Lottery. To share your news emailteam@shineradio.ukor call 01730 555 500.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:28

Military Veterans Festival Success

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/01/26

The Veterans Festival on Friday 24 January was a big success says Chris Paige, Chairman of Petersfield'sRoyal British Legion. Organsied by the RBL, the office of Damian Hinds MP and East Hants District Council, it provided information. presentations and advice on everything medical, sight loss, pensions and an invitation to join a brass band!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:31

Speedwatch volunteers work with police for safety...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/01/26

Local Speedwatch is a group of volunteers who, with police support, raise awareness with drivers about speed limits. The Group met at the Clavio Lounge on Saturday 25 January, and coordinator Julie Butler spoke about progress on this community-based campaign to keep roads safe for children and older people. Despite being a very serious topic, the atmosphere was welcoming and the team find working together to be very pleasurable Mike Waddington spoke to volunteers Gavin, Scott and John, Police

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