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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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7:35

Winifred Joseph’s Photographs capture Petersfield ...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/10/16

This photographic Exhibition at Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery, Where the Light falls; Winifred Joseph's Rural Archive, combines history and art, capturing life in the Petersfield area from 1917 to 1940 and displayed so they can be savoured . The exhibition runs until 20 December and the unique prints are for sale. The Head of Exhibitions and Collections, Louise Weller, tells Mike Waddington about the arrival of 'kodaking', as this kind of photography was known, and what it tells us about

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10:02

The gift of a book inspired Keith Jansz to paint

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/10/15

Shortly after running the London Marathon for Barnardos in 1995, Keith Jansz broke his neck in a car accident. The gift of a book about Mouth and Foot painters inspired Keith to try painting by holding a brush in his mouth. It took perseverance, but now his work is exhibited around the world. You can see his work at the Freedom Through Expression Gallery in Alton until the 23rd October.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:49

Are you ready to support the Rhino Challenge?

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/10/15

If so, why not go down to Petersfield Rugby Club where Simon Lawrence and Dave Cosway will in their words, are going to attempt a bonkers challenge. They will bench press 10 tonnes per hour each for 24 hours, the equivalent of 100 rhinos each. They have been training hard and failure is not an option as it is all to raise funds for Maddy’s Mark. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:59

The success of the Petersfield Festival -a free talk...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/10/15

Musician and occasional composer Philip Young has been involved with the highly success Petersfield Festival for many years. He plays the piano and taught at Bedales and has also been Musical Director of a number of pantomimes. He will talk about the 125 year Festival at the Petersfield Society on Thursday 23 October at the United Reformed Church, from 7pm, free admission, Where did it originate and where does its momentum come from; Philip says he has new information as well as telling us how the

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7:18

Petersfield Twinning Association looking for people ...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/10/14

Petersfield is twinned with two towns in France and Germany - Barentin in Normandy and Warendorf, near Munster in north west Germany. Petersfield Twinning Association promotes and arranges exchange visits in both directions. The delegations visiting from France and Germany like Petersfield a great deal and members of the association who visit Barentin and Warendorf often stay with families to experience a different culture. German is less taught as a subject in Petersfield's schools now; Spanish is

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31:34

In the Sportlight 13th October

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/10/13

Every rugby game seems like an event and Petersfield have a side that can really challenge for the title this year. But with expectation comes pressure. Petersfield lie in 5th place and host 4th place Wimborne. Both sides are boasting 3 wins out of 4 and somebody's record is about to be tarnished https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/ . In football the men's Rams side relentlessly push towards their own title amibtions. It seems only 3 points will do these days as both they and Stoneham start to pull away

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29:30

Talking Books - October 2025

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/10/12

Local author Suzie Wilde and Tim O'Kelly of One Tree Books immerse you in a monthly indulgence of literature, storytelling and the world of books. This month their guest is William Shaw who is promoting his book The Red Shore, a new departure in that it is set in the west country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:13

Water Voles released into our local waterways to aid...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/10/11

These creatures, made famous in The Wind In The Willows, are vital to our waterways and have been the fastest declining mammal in recent years. But there is good news, more than 150 water voles have recently been released at chosen sites on the River Wey. Mark Simpson met up with Alistair Young from The River Wey Trust at Allee's Meadow, between Bramshott and Liphook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:19

‘You’ve got a friend’ on World Mental Health Day

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/10/10

As part of volunteering for Shine Radio, we meet lots of very interesting people – sometimes outside of the Petersphere. Jo Gray interviewed local musician Richard ‘Ricky’ Palmer at the Portsmouth leg of the Baton of Hope relay. He's a regular on The Local Showcase & was one of the baton bearers. Today, on World Mental Health Day, Richard has released a reinterpreted cover version of ‘You’ve got a friend’. All proceeds will be donated to a local mental health

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9:11

Local news for Friday 10th October

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/10/10

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Savings of £37,000 made at Monterey House in a year Current Affairs Group discusses critical issue of carers Paul Kerensa’s ‘Stand Up History’ of radio enthrals at the museum and we have a Sports preview To share your news stories emailteam@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500. You make it shine. Published at 4:58am on 10 October, 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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7:02

Reassured but not wholly; response on Rowan Ward changes

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/10/09

Following an online meeting about the proposed change on the evening of 8 October - attended by 10 or so people including the office of Damian Hinds MP a public meeting was held at St Peter’s Hall in the afternoon of 9 October with about 12 people present plus people from the NHS. Amongst those there were Councillors Jamie Matthews, Anne Stephenson and Chris Paige. Others included the Patient Participation Group of The Grange Surgery. Wendy Rees Managing Director of the NHS Division

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7:25

Paul Kerensa’s ‘Stand Up History’ of radio enthralls...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/10/09

The early days of broadcasting are recreated in this entertaining show - An Evening of (Very) Old Radio - well received by the audience at Petersield's Museum and Art Gallery, adding their own tales of the magic of radio. Paul Kerensa, a stand up comedian and writer on shows likeNot Going Out and Miranda, gave a lively talk about the 1920's revolution radio was and remains. Speaking to Mike Waddington he talks about broadcasting more than a century ago and how much created then remains in the

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9:39

Local news for Thursday 9th October

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/10/09

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. It’s time to bring all the poppies together for Remembrance Sunday The gym brought more than just fitness for one young woman Preparations for Dementia Friendly Festival well under way …and we have a roundup of local job opportunities. To share your news stories emailteam@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500. You make it shine. Published at 4:58am on 9 October, 2025See omnystudio.com/listener

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7:15

Colombian students bring salsa vibes to Ditcham Park...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/10/08

Hear from Ditcham Park student, Eloise and Colombian student, Isabel on their cultural exchange. Isabel has has stayed with Eloise's family for the last two weeks on the first part of the cultural exchange programme between their two schools. The girls talk about highlights of the exchange, and will be reunited in February 2026 when Eloise goes to Colombia. It is the second year of the exchange programme between Ditcham Park School and its Colombian partner school in Barranquilla, which was

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7:00

Epic Comedy is returning to Liphook

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/10/08

Live comedy is back in Liphook on Saturday 11th October with a headline act who have supported Michael McIntyre, Harry Hill and Al Murray. Founder of Epic Comedy Paul Cox speaks to Kirsty Meredith about the show and how trends have changed over the years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:25

There are so many ways to get back into shape, but is...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/10/08

We all think that to get into shape is doing more exercise, but it is actually more than that. It is about what we eat, drink and of course how we exercise. Weight loss groups work closely with GP’s to help people get to those results. It can lead to some amazing results. Vanessa Steenton from Slimming World tells us why it can be such a challengeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:43

Help is at hand to help with those household budgets

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/10/08

With energy bills going up and food inflation still very high, any support will help those that are struggling and may be eligible to received Household support funding. Citizens Advice now has a new financial skills advisor. She will be there to offer advice on a one to one basis for household budgets. The other part of the project is to go out to groups in the community to raise awareness on everyday financial planning We hear more from Amanda Whiteland-SmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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22:14

Cllr Rob Mocatta talks about the climate, employment...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/10/08

It’s good news for the climate since East Hants District Council moved their location to Monterey House. From June 2024 to July 2025 has saved a total of 31.1 tonnes of CO2 equating to around £37,000 if energy had been brought from the grid. EHDC are funding work placements for a six month period for East Hampshire businesses from any sector to take on new employees. To qualify businesses must offer new roles, not replace existing roles and not put existing employees at rise or a

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7:01

Current Affairs Group discusses critical issue of carers

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/10/08

The Princess Royal Trust (PRT) for Carers provides support across Hampshire for Hampshire County Council. Kerry Hearsey from the PRT spoke about the work they do at the Current Affairs Group - usually held at One Tree Books but on this day at the Winton House Centre, Kerry spoke about what support if provided - including a 24 hour helpline - but, she said, even the words used can be a barrier as people don't see themselves as 'carers'. but as family members looking after someone. There is support

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15:28

September proved to be another busy month for our...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/10/08

Shine Radio caught up once again with Cllr Chris Paige to find out what was in his diary for September. It was another busy time. One of the highlights for him was the March for Men with Kev, where he was able to walk and be with the Lions for the testing centre the day before.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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