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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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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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12:31

Open Air Cinema returns to the Petersphere

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/01

If you want to re-live, or even experience for the first time, a dance with a loved one, a action packed visit to the Grand Prix or a memorable holiday romance on a beautiful Greek island, all outdoors, on a warm summer's evening, with the possibility of a nice drink, good company and some delicious food, then fear not, from the 22nd to the 24th of August the Living Room Cinema has partnered up with The Rising Sun in Milland for some special open air film evenings. Mark Simpson spoke to Claire

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3:51

George, volunteer at Shine Radio, off to study...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/01

18 year old George volunteers at Shine radio, building on what he learned at the TPS radio club, it helped him win a place at the University of East Anglia to study broadcasting. He spoke to Mike Waddington after interviewing Nicola Winter at Home Start Butser. We welcome volunteers from all walks of local life.Contact us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:31

Home Start Butser AGM to celebrate testimony from...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/01

Children's support organisation, Home Start Butser, has its Annual General meeting on Wednesday 16 July, 10:30am at Churcher's College, where they will celebrate having helped 261 families in the last year. Mike Waddington and George Hill speak to Home Start Butser's manager, Nicola Winter about the meeting, their work, how to ask for help and financing the work. The event is open to all, especially those thinking of volunteering. There is also a free concert with the Petersfield Community Choir, at

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9:10

Local news for Tuesday 1 July, 2025

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/07/01

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Planning is under way for a prostate cancer awareness event Winton House thanks DIana Clapperton for her 17 years of volunteering Petersfield's women win in cricket plus we have the polo results from Cowdray Park and a big bicycle festival is among the events taking place around the Petersphere To share your news stories emailteam@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500. You make it shine. Published at 7:54am

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9:39

Local news for 30 June, 2025

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/06/30

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Planning is well on the way to raise awareness for Prostate Cancer this year. Winton House thank DIana Clapperton for 17 years volunteering We have the weekend’s sport report: We tell you ‘what’s on’ around the Petersphere To share your news stories emailteam@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500. You make it shine. Published at 4:59am on 30 June, 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for

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60:29

In the Sportlight 30th June

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/06/30

It is the beginning of the Polo season and Kevin and Isaac head to Cowdray Park to witness equine sport at its best. Two great matches are played in the glorious surroundings of the Cowdray Estate. Picnics, Pimms and Chukkas aplenty. https://cowdraypolo.co.uk/ . Finally the presenters go head to head in vegetable javelin as both finally reveal their secret choices of their skyward bound projectiles. There's an update from Petersfield Mens and Womens cricket sides this weekend

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5:57

Winton House thanks Diana Clapperton who leaves after...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/06/30

Diana, who worked on the Information Desk at Winton House, completed her last shift on Monday 30 June after 17 years. She was thanked with flowers by Winton's Chair of Trustees, Dr Richard Phillips. She’s not cutting down though, as she is still active with dementia causes and singing. She explains to Mike Waddington about volunteering when Gail's Brewery in Horndean, was taken over. She's in Petersfiield's Dementia Choir - her favourite song is Sweet Caroline (including the 'so goods'!) With

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55:45

The Local Showcase with Mandy P - 26th June 2025

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/06/29

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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5:33

Swift Action Week sees nesting boxes fly off the shelf

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/06/28

Pecan (Petersfield Climate Action Network), Hampshire Swifts and Petersfield EcoChurch set up together on Saturday at St Peter's Churchyard for the first day of Swift Action Week. They were asking people to put up a nesting box for swifts, needed as declining eves space reduces swift numbers. There were children's activities and plenty of information. Melanie Oxley and Liz Vickers from Pecan spoke to Mike Waddington and Catherine Dale, from Hampshire Swifts, explained how successful the boxes have

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7:51

Petersfield Police Station formally opened in the...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/06/27

On Friday 27 June the new Petersfield Police station was opened by Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones, Acting Chief Constable Sam de Reya, Damian HInds MP and Councillor Chris Paige, Petersfield’s Mayor. The Town Crier proclaimed the opening. The public front counter will be open every Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday and as30 officers will be based there, people can also use the yellow phone and speak to someone in the building. Mike Waddington reports from the opening ceremony and

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5:57

The Twenty First Stroud Revels family festival takes...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/06/27

On Saturday 26 July the 21st Stroud Revels takes place from 4pm to 11pm. Originally about raising funds for the new Village Hall (now in place) it's an important part of the community drawing people from Stroud, Petersfield, the Meons, Horndean and Langrish Mike Waddington spoke to Katy Lace from Stroud Village Hall and volunteer committee member Victoria Wallace about it. Lots for the children - giant hungry hippo and bubble station amongst the attractions - and local bands. Tickets available on

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