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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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9:43

Local news for Friday 5th December

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/12/05

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Iconic High Street Building now The White Company Christmas at the library - books, games, cards, and crafts! EHDC Councillors are now paperless to help with the environment and we have a Sports preview To share your news stories email team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500. You make it shine. Published at 4:58am on 5 December, 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:16

EHDC Councillors are now paperless to help with the...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/12/04

Councillors have been issued with laptops, to make significant savings in both cost and the impact on the environment. Dramatic savings will be made as a result of going paperless across the 43 councillors. The first full council meeting in September saved the council £4833 on printing costs, which is over 14,000 sheets of paper. Cllr Nick Drew tells us moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:55

It’s time for the Taro Christmas Fair

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/12/04

It’s that time year for everyone to get into the Festive mood. The Taro Christmas Fair takes place on Saturday 6th December. Why not come down to meet Father Christmas, have a hot chocolate and sing along to Christmas carols. It’s not just for children. There’s plenty to do for everyone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:24

A book written from love

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/12/04

Local man Roy Ward needed a way to start to come to terms with his loss of his wife Margaret. They had been together for 73 years and always been together in that time. Letters to Margaret is his way of dealing with bereavement and still keeping her memory for him alive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:11

Petersfield Community Choir Raise the roof!

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/12/04

The Petesfield Community Choir were in very fine voice and performed 15 “Sounds of Winter” on Wednesday 3 December at St Peter's, including songs in Latin, Ukrainian and Maori. The audience joined in for the carols and Fleur Ash performed four songs. Over £1,000 was raised in the retiring collection for Winton House. The Mayor, Councillor Chris Paige, was the guest of honour. We hear from the Choir, Cllr Chris Paige, Dr Richard Philips, the Chair of Winton House, and Fleur Ash

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9:42

A Petersfield resident shares a traditional Ukrainian...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/12/04

Iva Repnytska, offered to share her Ukrainian recipe for borscht with Shine Radio's Recipe queen Noni Needs. Iva said: "My borscht is loved by my British friends and my future British husband. Want to try it?" So Noni went along to her home to meet her and taste borscht cooked to a traditional family recipe. Borscht is a Ukrainian soup made from chopped beets, cabbage, potatoes, and other vegetables, and is a symbol of Ukrainian cuisine and culture. As a symbol of culture, borscht is not just a

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6:42

Christmas at Petersfield library - books, games,...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/12/03

Petersfield Library is always a hive of activity - on top of a massive collection of books, and they are hosting, for the third year, Cards for Good Causes. Library Manager Stephen Atkinson, speaking to Mike Waddington, tells us more about what's on and also the seasonal selection of books and best sellers (which you can ask them to buy for you to have a lend of.) Lots happening like a Poetry Club which meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 2. 30pm. They have also arranged family activities

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21:39

The Elves put their best foot forward

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/12/03

Over a hundred runners and walkers dressed up as elves last Sunday. All to raise funds and awareness for Havant and East Hants MIND. The event highlighted the need for better mental health support during the winter months, the importance of physical wellbeing and to support mental wellbeingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:59

Billy, the drugs detection drug with the West...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/12/03

A window into the working life of Billy, a young spaniel with a promising career ahead of him as a drugs detection dog. Billy’s handler, Police Constable Paul King describes Billy’s training and how they navigate the leap into operational work. There's plenty of detail along the way - the difference between proactive and passive drug scanning. Drugs detection work is a great game in some ways - criminals extend themselves to come up with ever more ingenious ways of hiding them and use

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6:42

The White Company receives a warm welcome to Petersfield

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/12/02

Situated in the former NatWest building on the High Street, The White Company opened its doors on the 10th November. The luxury retail brand chose Petersfield as its newest branch after being approached by the new landlord James Duffy. Store manager and local resident Vicki says that the people of Petersfield have been very welcoming and she is excited for what the store can bring to the area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:51

Bryan Jackson celebrated for 40 years of Scouting in...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/12/02

You may have seen in the Liphook Community Magazine that the Margaret Wilson Community Spirit Award was given to Bryan Jackson. For more than 40 years Bryan has been involved with the Scouting movement in Liphook. he is also a keen supporter of the MAD Theatre Company and has assisted in staging the Liphook Gangshow. Mark Simpson visited Bryan at his home to celebrate his achievements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:08

Santa Claus is coming to town at a location near you!

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/12/01

On the weekend of 13 and 14 December, between 4pm and 8pm on both days, Santa’s sleigh, with elves, Rudolph, lights and music will be in town, organised by Petersfield Roundtable. One of the organisers is David Bishop who tells Mike Waddington about the free event, which is a 'thank you' to Petersfield for the great support shown to Petersfielld Roundtable's fireworks event. The Roundtable in Petersfeld is over 70 years old. Route on FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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6:34

Sky Watch - the night skies above Petersfield in...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/12/01

During December, the first eclipse occurs during the evening of the 3rd and the evening of the 4th sees the third in a sequence of 3 ‘Supermoons’. Traditionally known as the ‘Moon before Yule,’ this will be the last Full Moon of the year. Discover more in Sky Watch, every month on Shine Radio. Written by Petersphere resident, astronomical expert and amateur astronomer Geoff Burt, and voiced by Claire Vennis, every month Shine Radio presents a Sky Watch of our unique dark

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9:02

Local news for Monday 1st December

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/12/01

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Petersfield's MP is gloomy about the budget We’ll have the sports results good and bad Petersfield has held its traditional party to start the Christmas season …and there are sixteen winners in this week’s community lottery To share your news stories email team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500. You make it shine. Published at 4:58am on 1 December, 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for

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8:01

St Peter’s packed for Headway and Encore Choirs

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/11/30

On Saturday 29 November, i the first of 29 Christmas concerts and community events at St Peter's Church in the Town Square, hundreds of people crammed into the church to hear passionate choir leader Josh Robinson direct the 86 voices of the Encore Choir, who were joined by the Headway singers, some with a brain injury, for a selection of Christmas songs. Headway support people with an acquired brain injury and Jo Dallas their CEO speaks to Mike Waddington about their work and how singing helps. We

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4:46

Petersfield's MP is gloomy about the budget.

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/11/29

The chancellor has defended her tax rises and says she's bringing down energy costs. But Damian Hinds says he's concerned for East Hampshire's farmers, hospitality and retail businesses.... and he wants support for the local English wine sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:17

Knife crime not an issue in Petersfield but SCEPTRE...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/11/29

SCEPTRE is a national knife crime initiative to raise awareness in a two week campaign about carrying knives and weapons. The police say it's not a major issue here but they aim to keep it that way but talking about of consequences and reminding people that statistics show you can be hurt with the weapon that you are carrying. There is a ‘knife amnesty bin’ in the police station, where knives and weapons can be handed in 'no questions asked' . It is used and does take weapons off the

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7:57

Petersfield's Mayor tells us about his November and...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/11/28

In his monthly Shine Radio update, our Mayor, Councillor Chris Paige, speaks to Mike Waddington about his November. Amongst many things he mentions supporting Combat Stress, who supported Chris when he himself, as a veteran, needed it. He mentions the Kings Arms and what he's learned about Petersfield in the first six months of his mayoralty. Christmas looms large - he's switching on the Christmas Lights with DJ Boz and this week he chooses his Christmas Card from designs made by students at TPS

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6:07

Step into Christmas at Liphook Infants & Juniors with...

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/11/27

This Sunday, the 30th November, Liphook Infants and Juniors have combined to host their annual Christmas Fair from 12-3pm, then on Thursday 18th from 7pm it's Community Carols in the playground. Mark Simpson spoke to Jacqui Anderson about all the fun happening at both events, at the Federation Schools, just off the Avenue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:05

Biggest children’s play park opened at Penns Place

Petersfield"s Shine Radio ·

2025/11/27

The Mayor, Councillor Chris Paige, opened the new and accessible play park, which is alongside the Taro Leisure Centre. It’s one of 7 in the area managed by Petersfield Town Council and they have plans - details as yet unannounced - to upgrade more when funds allow. Project Manager Steve Field, tells us about opening day. More about parks and green spaces here:Petersfield-Parks-Directory-Oct22.pdf Photos courtesy of Petersfield Town Council.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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