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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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24:10

the P pod - on location at the Bordon Soapbox Challenge

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/23

This week, we’re bringing you all the thrills and spills from Bordon’s biggest downhill event – the Soapbox Challenge! From handmade racers to high-speed hilarity, this event has it all. We’ll meet the fearless drivers, chat to organisers, and soak up the brilliant atmosphere here in the town centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:04

Local man will walk to ‘Stand up to Suicide’

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/23

Local man, Gavin Thomas will be one of the Baton Bearer in this years’ Baton of Hope. It all began with two fathers reaching out in their grief on social media, each suffering unbearable loss. Despite all of this, they were determined to create hope for others. They became passionate advocate for change in UK suicide prevention policy. Baton of Hope was launched and they will be in 20 locations across the country. Gavin Thomas will be walking on the 26th September in Portsmouth.See

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15:18

Everything is always better with tea and cake and a chat

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/23

No one ever says it’s easy to get over a loss of a loved one. For some a bereavement café is a place to chat and share memories to people that really understand . Of course if the time isn’t right to talk, just to go and listen. But it’s all about not being alone where every story matters. We hear from Greenacres, Heatherley Park on why their Bereavement Café works so well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:14

Charity starts at home as fundraising becomes even...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/23

Everyone is feeling the pinch, especially local charities. As more and more organisations chase after the same funding streams, more innovative ways of raising funds are now being explored more. There are many small independent charities in the Petersphere and the message from one local charity is that charity starts at home. Wendy Smith from the Rosemary Foundation tells us moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:01

August is a time for summer festivals and fun for...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/23

The sun is out and it will be time for the residents of Stroud House to enjoy the weather for their summer festival. It will be a day for families to come together with their loved ones to enjoy wonderful memories through music. It will also showcase their beautiful garden. The hard work for three volunteers paid off at Stroud House this year. The red, white and blue theme produced a stunning flower bed for the residents to enjoy. Like music, the bright colours of flowers helps to those suffering

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17:51

It was a great family atmosphere in East Meon

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/23

It was a weekend of entertainment last weekend (18th and 19th July) from bubbles, family yoga to steel drums, great bands and a DJ. Dellfest was all about families having fun offering stalls for children to enjoy throughout the day, along with adults enjoying a pleasant day out. The Shine Radio team where there on hand to invite children to have a go at radio and become news and weather readers for the day. We chatted to find out what everyone thought of Dellfest 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener

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3:36

Animal activists make their voices heard on foie gras

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/22

A group of campaigners, armed with a loudhailer brought their complaints about the luxury food foie gras to Petersfield High Street from Southampton. The activists oppose the sale of foie gras which is traditionally produced using a force feeding method not permitted in the UK. Their noisy protest caused annoyance among local people and led to two arrests. Shine Radio's Jo Gray met the protesters and those affected by the noise. There is no suggestion that foie gras on sale in Petersfield is

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4:28

One Tree Books reopens and starts rebuilding

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/22

One Tree Books reopened on Tuesday 22 July in temporary accommodation in Chapel Street. Owner for 30 years, Tim O’Kelly, told us about rebuilding work starting this week. HIs heart goes out to all who lost so much in the fire but also speaks about rebuilding, and the works expected to start this week. He tells Mike Waddington they have been overwhelmed with kindness from other businesses and friends and customers. And as our reporter was leaving another woman came in with flowers and hugs.See

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4:27

Big News from the Big Dig, old news, very old in fact!

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/22

The Big Dig started last Saturday in High Meadow (just off Swan Street, near the surgery) and has already uncovered some worked flints, which are very old - mesolithic in fact. The Dig, organised by Liss Archaeology and the Petersfield Area Historical Society, continues until Saturday 2 August. Visitors welcome Tuesdays and Thursdays Ann Brooks told Mike Waddington more about the finds. See Petersfield Big Dig | archaeologySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:38

Thousands of people in our area struggle with reading...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/22

Read Easy is a charity that helps adults learn to read, where there has been a problem that stopped them learning. It can be hard for adults to come forward but Karen Wilkins, the Volunteer Recruiter and Secretary of Read Easy, tells Mike Waddington about the help they offer, and how 30 minutes twice a week with a volunteer tutor makes such a big difference. There is no charge. Organisations like Citizens Advice or libraries can help people contact Read Easy - see also Homepage - ReadEasySee

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19:37

Fundraising family day for children in Gaza in Milland

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/21

Jack Catches up with local sound healer and holistic practitioner Shirley Stump to hear all about an up coming fundraiser for children effected by the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, specifically raising money for Heal Palestine, this is a non political organisation aimed at delivering urgent relief and long term support for Palestinian children. Shirley is putting on a day of events at Milland Village hall on the 2nd of August from 10am-2:30pm. it will be a jam packed schedule consisting of kids dance

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6:31

Petersfield Scouts is one of the Mayor’s charities...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/21

The Scouts - now boys and girls - were founded in 1907 and a year later, a friend of Lord Baden-Powell set up Petersfield's Troop, making it one of the oldest in the country. They are being supported by the Mayor this year - he's already been to a camp - and they say they feel honoured to be so. James Kennard, Group Scout Leader Volunteer, talks to Mike Waddington about what the Scouts offer today; it's all about having fun safely There is a waiting list of young people wanting to join so James is

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8:41

Local news for Monday 21st July

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/21

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Hampshire Youth Parliament welcomes news that Petersfield’s 16 and 17 year olds to be given the right to vote A Petersfield ‘park home’ development celebrates its octogenarian year Homestart celebrates its success with families and volunteers …and the winning numbers are out in this week’s community lottery To share your news stories emailteam@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555

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36:49

Talking Books - July 2025

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/20

This months Talking Books is a little different as Tim is somewhat preoccupied with getting his temporary shop up and running after the fire in Lavant Street. Suzie had booked an interview with Roger Morgan-Grenville and that is the main feature of this months edition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:49

An impromptu masterclass on succulents and bottle...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/19

Clare from Dinky Plants was displaying a diverse collection of succulents and bottle gardens at Petersfield Market on Saturday. She explained to Shine Radio's Kate Fairweather how to keep succulents happy, and how to treat terrarium plants - that's bottle gardens to you and me. Clare is running an evening workshop at Sage & Salt Studio on Petersfield's Swan Street on August 22nd, 2025, between 6-8pm. For more details, email Clare onhidinkyplants@gmail.com or find her on Instagram @dinkyplants

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10:08

The detail on car detailing

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/19

All the car shows on TV show grubby barn finds turning into sleek and shiny vehicles which are the envy of all who see them, but what is really involved? Shine Radio's Phill Humphries put detailing to the test with his historic MGB GT, Yvie. Ash Warrior runs Warrior detailing in Clanfield having chosen a new career path to enable him to spend time with his growing family and also pursue a job that delivers tangible satisfaction every time. Warriorvaleting@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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5:09

Healthwatch: Patient advocate group left wondering...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/19

Healthwatch was set up in 2012 to speak up on behalf of patients in the NHS and Social Care, when necessary to improve services. A few weeks ago, in July, the Government announced that a number of bodies were to be replaced or wound up.Healthwatch, set up by statute, was one of them. Local resident Siobhain McCurrach is Healthwatch’s Hampshire Director and she spoke to Mike Waddington (who is also involved with Healthwatch). The Government Report is here:Review of patient safety across the

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5:41

The 2025 Big Dig is underway, under High Meadow in...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/18

This year's Big Dig is in High Meadow, the public space next to Swan Surgery. It’s the project of Liss Archaeology and Petersfield Area Historical Society, and runs from Saturday 19 July until Sunday 3 August. The Mayor, Councilor Chris Paige, turned the first sod for the trench and the public are welcome on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with children's activities and there is an information stand at weekends. The project's Ann Brooks told us they are following clues that may indicate a

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6:37

Recipe: Discover where to buy fresh fish at...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/17

James Foodie Fairweather talks to NonI Needs about the joy of discovering fresh fish from local outlets, Sky Park Farm and Durleighmarsh Farm. He was delighted to discover Johnson's fish from Portsmouth visit on Wednesday and Saturdays morning to deliver fresh fish to local Petersfield folk. Halibut and seabass is on the menu at the Fairweathers. "Great fish shouldn't be messed about with so cook it simply in butter, serve with samphire, jersey royals and broccoli", said Foodie Fairweather. For more

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16:37

Clanfield Parish Council - your quarterly update

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/17

Phill Humphries talks to council chair Chris Patterson to catch up with what is happening. We touch on Sunderton Meadow, Festivities at the Clanfield Centre, new life for old flint and the prospect of a farm shop. It is clear there is a lot going on in ClanfieldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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