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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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12:41

It’s time to dig out all those unwanted toiletries

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/23

We all have toiletries that for whatever reason we will never use. So they sit in the cupboard or go to the next raffle. Mackarness & Lunt have other ideas and have decided to collect in aid of one of the Hampshire refuges for Stop Domestic Abuse. Shine Radio went along to find out more about their collections and more about Stop Domestic Abuse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:48

Suzie Wilde's Wilde Walk: Summer 2025

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/23

It's the first of Suzie's new seasonal Wilde Walks: the Summer edition for 2025. Shine Radio is celebrating five years since its founding, so Susie also celebrates as she has been part of it from the beginning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:20

Town Cries out for Women’s Rugby

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/22

On the Friday evening of England v the USA in the Women’s World Cup, members of the Petersfield Team enlisted the assistance of Faye Thompson the Town Crier and Consort Martin, to proclaim for the team and its event on Tuesday 26 August froom 6pm at the Rugby Club at Penns Place They set the scene to customers of the Square Brewery and won round the crowd! See also Julie Butler’s interview with Astrid the Viking. A new season awaits, an emerging new section and a big emphasis on strength

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9:14

Town Council agreed option will be the best solution...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/22

Petersfield Town Council agreed £15,000 for additional aeration equipment at The Heath Pond. This is include installation of 12 callbrated disc diffusers, connected via self sinking tubing to avoid disruption to fishing, boating or netting activities. Volunteer Senior Fishing Bailiff spoke at the meeting and said it will bring long term benefits. It will balance the pond and should prevent the blue green algae from blooming. Shine Radio's Julie Butler and new reporter Marcus Fairweather find

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11:44

Stroud Fest and Downs Fete had loads of fun while...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/22

The sun shone for the events held at Stroud House and Downs House, ensuring everyone could get out and enjoy the summer sun. There was entertainment, events and of course plenty of food coming off of the BBQ. Last Friday (15th August) relatives came to join the the residents and staff at Downs House to have fun in the sun. Both Stroud Fest and Downs Fete raised £2900, all for Dementia Friendly Petersfield.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:11

Drama of varieties at the Petersfield Fringe next week

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/22

The Third annual fringe festival presents 11 productions of established plays, new work, comedy, improvisation and even an opera showcase. It starts on Tuesday 26 August and runs to Sunday 31 August 2025 at Churcher’s College. Mike Waddington speaks to producers and directors Rob Sheppard, Jane Blower, and Laura Sheppard, about their three very different productions. It is also a fund raising event for The Rosemary Foundation and is organised by Entertainment Events Ltd. Full programme and

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4:53

Homemade Turkish delights & more at Bazaar Cafe...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/21

A Turkish pop-up cafe has opened in Petersfield promising homemade Turkish delights and more. The new venture has opened next to Fez Turkish restaurant in the adjoining function room - keeping it in the family with daughter Ela Bozdag at the helm during her break from uni. She talks to Jo Gray. You can 'escape to Istanbul' in Bakery Lane, the alleyway running between Chapel Street and the Waitrose car park. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:10

Neil Strowger, Head of Bohunt, on the Liphook Sixth...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/20

Bohunt School's Sixth Form have received exceptional A level exam results for their young students and teachers. Neil Strowger is the Bohunt Education Trust Lead and Head of Bohunt School and Bohunt Six Form College in Liphook. Just before before the GCSE results are also set to arrive, Neil told Mark Simpson about their recent A Level success and the opportunities available for A Level and apprenticeship students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:20

Threads Across Generations: Artist and Academic Helen...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/19

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 seen at Rushes Road, where a whole community of artists is opening its doors this summer.See

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6:50

Big Dig 2025 finds Romana pottery and a new house

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/19

The 2025 Big Dig took place at the end of July in High Meadow and in 11 private gardens. 327 people visited the trenches near Swan Street. We have previously reported on the neolithic flints found there. Ann Brooks, from Petersfield Area Historical Society and Liss Archaeology , tells Mike Waddington the overall provisional and surprising results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:45

Petersfield Men's Shed: now official supplier to the...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/19

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 – A space for men to connect, converse and create. located in

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8:28

Professional boxer Jack Castle visited by PCC Donna...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/18

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 Wight, who was visiting The Stable Amateur Boxing Club. Mark also asked

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59:39

In the Sportlight 17th August

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/18

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 Petersfield Rugby club have their 1st and 2nd sides playing friendly

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5:49

The Shine Radio story - from idea to DAB

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/17

On an appropriately sunshiny evening the Shine Radio volunteers came together for a 5th anniversary celebration at The Queens Head in Sheet. One of the founders Stephen Martin shares the story of the Petersfield community radio station with fellow volunteer Jo Gray. The event took place on Friday, 15th August.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:02

A new season awaits, an emerging new section and a...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/17

Julie Butler catches up with Astrid the Viking to find out some of the upcoming things on offer as Petersfield Rugby Club starts to embark on a new season. They talk of the excitement of a new ladies section, the very popular Touch and Go rugby and how important it is for young players to learn to get match fit with strength and conditioningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:10

There are never enough poppies for St Peters Church

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/17

It was all about making poppies to decorate the pillars inside St Peters church during the summer holidays. Children were invited to come along and decorate poppies every Tuesday in August. The aim was to help decorate the church for Remembrance Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:30

Hundreds attend Petersfield's Annual Scooter Meet Up

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/17

Sunday's sunshine was an ideally lit scene for the Annual Scooter Meet Up in the Town Square. The scooters - many of them 60 years old have been lovingly restored, sometimes pimped, but sparkle as passerby take photos. Mike Waddington speaks to some of the owners about the day they come to Petersfield.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:11

Can the people of Steep encircle its church?

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/17

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. This interview was first broadcast on Sunday 17 August 2025See

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6:35

10 out of 10 for 'our very own quizmaster'

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/16

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:54

Petersfield marks the end of World War Two

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/08/15

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 concluded that “Petersfield can sing!”] Petersfield Town

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