Petersfield's Shine Radio

Peter Hill, almost 90, was a recent guest at St Laurence's Welcome club on Station Road, where over coffee and cake, he spoke about Hawaii (a family connection) and also about his professional career at the BBC for over 30 years, including his time in the House of Commons. Peter, who also speaks Russian, talks to Mike Waddington about his presentations at St Laurence's, his books, and his Room Gui...

We've got new music from Richard 'Ricky' Palmer and James Joe, who shares the story of how a chance reunion at Victorious Festival led to the formation of the band. Plus, there’s plenty more great music from a fantastic line-up of talented home-grown artists. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. 34 new Petersfield homes near completion. We have the weekend sporting roundup from across the Petersphere. East Meon celebrates 20 years of cinema. And we have this week’s results in the East Hants Community Lottery.  To share your news stories email  team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 50...

Petersfield rugby club are to tested yet again this weekend. After a bruising victory last weekend against Bognor, they welcome respected side the Old Tiffinians to Penns Place.  https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/   Lots of football in the Petersphere over the weekend. Petersfield the men's rams take on top of the league side Fareham Town at home on Saturday and Liphook United travel to Un...

Ann and Coxy decide what to tidy in October. Pumpkins, local updates and burn or not to burn? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Haslemere Biodiversity is a community group, that started 14 years ago, to prepare environmental reports for the neighbourhood plan. When those were delivered in 2021, local residents continued with meetings and projects and online advice and discussions.  Mark Simpson caught up with their chair Philippa and her colleague Liz to find out about their work and getting help with Hedgehogs and Sw...

Another year, another opportunity to enjoy a walk with family, friends and, of course, your pets, all while supporting a local charity close to your heart. Now entering its ninth year at Hogmoor Inclosure, the Beacon of Peace Charity Walk, in partnership with the Whitehill and Bordon Community Trust, is hoping to make this year’s event even bigger and better than the last. Julie Butler spoke...

The demotion of Drum Court  on the Spain and beside the hospital, is well underway for ABRI who will be building 21 flats there all, at social rents. Mike Waddington visited the site with Sam Stone and John Kelly from ABRI John Kelly explains the licensed contractor dealing with the demolition (including any asbestos removal) and measures to suppress dust. He also mentions a colleague after w...

Construction company 6A will hand over the 34 apartments, all for social rent, to Housing Association ABRI in around two months after a project that has taken six years to develop - clearing the land and making the build, in character with the area and with sustainable urban drainage. Sam Stone and John Kelly from ABRI and James Allan from 6A took Mike Waddington on a site visit to see the progres...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Remembrance 2026 underway. Lift your way to better health. Halloween SPOOKTACULAR RETURNS TO PETERSFIELD BOOKSHOP! We preview this weekend’s sport. To share your news stories email  team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500. You make it shine. Published at 5:00am on 16 October, 2026 See omnystudio...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Food Caddy Collections off to a good start. Women's Rugby is back! Petersfield Social Club Appeals for support. Round up of local jobs opportunities. To share your news stories email  team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500. You make it shine. Published at 5:00am on 15 October, 2026 See omnystudio.com...

Petersfield Theatre Group are preforming Monty Python's Spamalot in November at the Festival Hall. With one month to go the Director, Ryan Watts, Musical Director Emily Horner, and cast members (including Sean Ridley from the Festival Hall management) talk to Mike Waddington about the challenges of 'the bright side of life!' The show is on from Wednesday 18th November to Saturday 21st Novembe...

Lester Vacances is one of the people making up the packed - and tough - busking scene in Petersfield, with his easy listening trombone jazz. Lester speaks to Mike Waddington about what he does and why and also some of the downsides to the work when you want to be a professional musician and Lester has been playing and performing for 30 years. He explains why he is encouraged by Miles Davis. More a...

The Sandy Close Group have brought Halloween back bigger than before at the Petersfield Bookshop, over three days -  29, 30 and 31 October - hoping to top last year's 1,000 jumping attendees. Justin Ballard tells us the plan - but not all of it  - and also talks about his tool and kitchenania business (on Chapel Street) in the new layout of the Petersfield Bookshop.  The Bookshop's...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.  Please donate to keep the community warm.  Ever wondered what it would be like to be a Saxon.  Food bank suggestions. To share your news stories email  team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500. You make it shine. Published at 5:00am on 14 October, 2026 See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Join Jo and enjoy a great selection of music from local artists from across the Petersphere and beyond, from Ward Thomas to Mark Handley, with Becky Thomas and lots more talent in-between. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Classic Cars fill the Square and enthuse the crowds. It’s a new era for Petersfield school uniform business. Herne Junior School need some bronze age help. A taste of things coming up with What’s On across the Petersphere. To share your news stories email  team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 5...

Petersfield’s Winter Warmers is encouraging residents to donate coats, hats, scarves and gloves to the library until Friday. This Saturday, anyone who needs a warm coat can collect one for free, helping keep the local community warm throughout the colder months. It also stops them going to landfill. Organiser Jen Steventon is here to tell us more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

PHA Homes, working with East Hampshire Council, is developing community projects based on the assets within them - physical things like buildings and public spaces, but also people. Megan Sheehan and Eleanor Dorn from PHA talk to Mike Waddington and say they are working with “what's strong” in a community rather than "what's wrong.” It's off the ground and projects have started a...

On Sunday 11 October, the Square hosted a classic car display - some very old, at least one was 100 years old - in aid of the Rosemary Foundation but really for the enthusiasts! Mike Waddington mixed with the proud owners, restorers  and admirers who have a depth of expertise only the truly dedicated enthusiasts always dreamily display. The bikers not so sure about the Harley though. See omny...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.   Time to start shaping the future of East Hampshire.   Stanly has the sporting results from across the Petersphere.   Petersfield celebrates its bloomers.   Results of the East Hants community lottery. To share your news stories email  team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500. You...

Finally the wait is over as Petersfield Women's rugby side run out to their first home league match in over 20 years. Coach and players have been building up to this day for nearly 2 years and finally they're ready to face Horsham. Shine radio watched the game and chatted to the coach and players.  https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/ . The mens rugby side gave a terrific performance last week ag...

Dr Natalia Perez is a highly qualified doctor and surgeon who runs Revalis Clinic in Petersfield. Nick Keith is a former newspaper journalist who now runs a publishing business and also writes copy and content for companies.  Katherine Ray leads the Talentology consultancy which is centred on people development and boasts a number of blue chip clients. They are speaking to Shine Radio's Steph...

The Mayor or Petersfield, Councillor Jamie Matthews, and the Chairwoman of East Hampshire Council, Councillor Penny Flux, awarded the trophies at the Petersfield in Bloom celebration event on Thursday evening, 8 October, at the Festival Hall.  Judged in the summer, there were 11 categories and 25 winners.  The full list of winners is here:  Petersfield in Bloom 2026 – Petersfi...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Petersfield Society celebrates 80 years with local awards. Team Taro walked 26 miles for two incredible causes. The Dementia Festival returns, helping create a dementia friendly Petersfield. We preview this weekend’s sport. To share your news stories email  team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 50...