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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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7:04

Herne Junior School headteacher hosts 50th...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/09

The school hall in Love Lane, Petersfield was a hive of activity during a recent golden year exhibition. It was an opportunity for pupils, teachers, staff and parents to celebrate and share school day memories spanning the decades. Jo Gray met Headteacher Susan Sayers at the event. We hear about the various changes over the years and touch on what's to come.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:02

Lost Species recreated with 2 million toy bricks

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/08

Duncan Titmarsh became the UK's Lego Certified Professional in 2010, building models and creating tours, including a huge model of Tower Bridge which could carry a real Land Rover. This fully functioning set was made from 5,805,846 individual LEGO bricks, breaking the previous Guinness World Record by 470,646 pieces. Laid end to end, the bricks would stretch for almost 200 miles, or from Tower Bridge in London to Paris. He then formed his own company, Iconic Bricks, which has built dinosaur trails

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7:05

Bramstock is a sell out success

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/08

Bramshott hosted its bi-annual Music Festival on Saturday and Mark Simpson went along to talk to the audience, some of the performers and stall holders at the sold out event. Here you will hear Bramstock MC Jamie introducing the opening act opera singer Charlotte Tetley with the Seaford Singers, who then talk to Shine Radio, along with Catherine Hall from The Stirrup Tap, and Page from Dylan's along with some happy audience members - Matt, Sarah and Cerian from the Petersphere.See

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7:04

Herne Junior School headteacher hosts 50th...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/08

This year Herne Junior School in Petersfield is celebrating it’s 50th anniversary. A special exhibition was recently held in the school hall as one of the celebrations taking place over the school's golden year. It was an opportunity for current and past staff &pupils to share happy memories of their time at the school - and see what they went on to do. The displays included photos of the building over the years, past pupils, and examples of favourite toys from over the decades. Jo Gray

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8:00

Headway holds groups in Petersfield to support brain...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/08

Headway, based in Portsmouth, holds local groups in St Peter's Hall in Petersfield to help people who may have sustained a brain injury. Jo Dallas, Chief Executive of Headway Portsmouth and South East Hampshire speaks to Mike Waddington about this serious but often seemingly hidden disability. Bridget, who cares for her husband, and Nigel, who has an injury himself, say how important Headway's activities are. The Petersfield group meets on a Tuesday, and offers peer support for people affected and

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6:12

Fifi and Joe are the new Head Girl and Boy at TPS

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/08

The Petersfield School - TPS - is officially rated 'outstanding' and has almost 1,400 students. Fifi Goldsmith and Joe Tully, both 15, were selected after their applications were tested through interviews with teachers, the Head, Mark Marande, and the Chair of Governors, Mike Robinson. And there was competition for the roles. Very mature in outlook, they have ambitions for their roles. They spoke to Mike Waddington about what the role is and the TPS values of Enjoy, Respect, Achieve.See

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4:09

Sadness and reflection after the the fire on Lavant...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/06

Local people have been reacting to the shock of the Lavant Street fire. Shine Radio microphones were out in town at the weekend to get a sense of local feeling. Let's hear a selection of views from people we met close to the scene. You'll hear Ali, Juliet, David, Graham, Peter and Rosemary in Petersfield. The Shine Radio reporter was Stephen Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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56:47

In the Sportlight 6th July

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/06

Kevin and Mrs Q head over to Penns Place this week to hear the big announcements from the rugby club including kit deals with a major brand, the resurrection of the women's team and the beautiful story of Dan Sargent and Destiny the cow. https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/ .We'll have the results from our cricket sides hoping to turn fortunes around from some disappointing results last week. https://www.petersfieldcricket.club/ Cowdray Park continues to host the British Open which we all know as the

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2:48

Local MP says “Our hearts go out to everyone affected...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/05

Damian Hinds joined Town Mayor, Cllr Chris Paige the day after the fire to reflect on the damage left to the buildings. He spoke with the emergency services and many of the onlookers that were still coming to terms with the event last Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:41

After the fire, words of comfort from Petersfield's...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/05

The Reverend Canon Will Hughes is the vicar of Petersfield. He shared his reflections on the damaging fire on Lavant Street, the role of the church at times of shock and sorrow and how he sees life in Petersfield moving on from the disaster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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55:26

The Local Showcase with Mandy P - 3rd July 2025

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/05

Mandy P plays original music from local artists. To share your original music and news with me, email team@shineradio.uk or call 01730 555 500. You make it shine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:16

Emily and Debbie cannot trade at their hairdressers...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/05

Petersfield hairdressers Emily and Debbie are unable to gain access to their hairdressers business on Chapel Street after the fire on Lavant Street. They are concerned that delays in getting a structural engineer to the site may leave them unable to trade for up to a week. They shared their concerns with Shine Radio's Stephen Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:00

Linda Kirkbride who has started a fire fundraiser

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/05

The community of Petersfield is donating to a fundraising initiative to support victims of the Lavant Street fire. Linda Kirkbride has organised the collection via an online crowdfunder site. She says generous donations mean the fund has already raised thousands of pounds. While insurance will cover may costs, this extra money will help those left homeless or unable to work in the affected businesses. The scheme is supported by from the mayor of Petersfield, Councillor Chris Paige but is independent

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4:41

Mayor of Petersfield says he's proud of the town's...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/04

Councillor Chris page tells Mike Waddington he's very impressed with the response to the fire in Lavant Street. He commends the Emergency Services and Utility companies that attended speedily. And he also the staff at the Town Council and East Hants who offered help and he showed me some of the many messages he received from people who offered beds, rooms and an Air BnB flat (that was used by an evacuated family with two children). I spoke to a family whose mother had been safely evacuated but said

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3:07

Eyewitnesses speak about the Lavant Street fire

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/03

Shine Radio microphones heard from eyewitnesses to the fire, including local residents and One Tree Books owner Tim O'Kelly who says his store is likely to be closed for an extended period.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:00

The professional organiser from Petersfield who's up...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/03

Jo Jacob has been helping people get organised for twenty years. Now she’s recognised for the social media content that helps to promote her service. Jo is fighting for the title of content creator of the year inthe Clean and Tidy awards. Jo explains what a professional organiser does and why it’s hard to know what content will perform best online. She also explains how she dealt with a surprise discovery of an elephant tusk and a skeleton. Shine Radio's Stephen Martin is listening to

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6:32

Lazy Town: Steve Sheppard’s fourth novel out now

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/02

Local author Steve Sheppard has anew book out, Lazy Town, following his three novel Dawson and Lucy series (and he's working on a fourth). Unlike that series, Steve’s latest is self-published which he says is very easy. Talking to Mike Waddington, Steve speaks about the 70,000 word novel and why he decided to self-publish this one. His first novel was published when he was 66 and he is 72 now and he enjoys writing and promoting it. The paper back is available on Amazon and through Steve

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15:36

Are you eligible for an exercise GP Referral

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/02

The referral is made from a GP or other healthcare professional for individuals with health conditions or for those at risk of developing them. The aim is to increase physical activity and improve overall well-being. Typically for adults the programme includes a 12 or 24 week structure exercise plan with a qualified instructor to meet individual needs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:49

Planning is well on the way for to raise awareness...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/02

The popular March for Men with Kev walk is set for the 14th September 2025. Into its third year, it is hoped that more people will walk to help raise awareness. The walk is in honour of Kevan Birkett, who sadly passed away three years ago. We speak to Thomas Bateman and Kevan’s son LiamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:40

What is Canicross? Team GB athletes explain this...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/01

What is canicross? Team GB athletes, Sarah Gillam and Jen Davies, explain the challenges and joys of this ultimate team sport for two athletes running together - one canine, one human. Canicross UK describes it as "...off-road running with your dog. Your dog wears a harness specifically designed to allow them to pull, you wear a belt/harness which allows hands-free running and you are attached to your dog with a bungee line." Canicross' origins lie in Scandinavia and Northern Europe, developed as a

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