Petersfield's Shine Radio

Heartstart Meon Valley attended the Petersfield Community Fair to help educate us on the importance of heart health and how to resusitate. Steve and Gerald are volunteers with the charity. They train adults and school children locally. They also dispel concerns people have about using a defibrillator and help us understand where to find one when you need it most. https://www.heartstartmeonvalley.c...

Hear the voices of people attending and involved with the Petersfield Community Fair. The event was held at Churcher's College on Sunday 5 July. Shine Radio microphones were there to capture the spirit of the day and speak to local people. You'll hear parents from Churcher's College students and performers from the Rock Choir who performed a set of popular covers in magnificent harmony. See omnyst...

There is good news for residents of Pulens Lane and Durford Road. Hampshire County Council gave the go ahead for safety road improvements at the Durford Road crossroads last month. The work is due to start in October of this year. Meanwhile what about the speeding in the High Street at night, is there a solution? This was a question raised by Shine Radio for our County Councillors, Nick Drew and D...

Steve and Paula promote Lego play as a way to help people manage a wide range of conditions, from ADHD to Parkinsons. They brought their operation to the Petersfield Community Fair on 5 July where Shine Radio's Stephen Martin met them. Their non-profit organisation, Small Dreams, has a page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/p/Small-Dreams-61550305949341/ See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Petersfield British Legion fights on. Dial 101: The Right Call for Non-Emergencies. Winton Player’s Penny Young says drama group her other home. 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 5:01a...

Entertainment Events and The Half Moon in Sheet are hosting a Summer Music Festival to raise funds for a local organisation. Robert Ingram tells us all about the line-up over the 5 day event and why the Rosemary Foundation is the chosen charity.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There was a lot of response to the last appeal that went out from Chloe Barton from Dada Duka earlier in the year. Many missed to the chance to donate their glasses before she set off to Kenya again Shine Radio caught up with her at the Churcher’s Community Fair to find out that there is another opportunity in February next year, so there’s plenty of time to put them to one side for he...

Fulsome tributes were paid to outgoing Royal British Legion Chairman, Chris Paige who was standing down after three years in the role. However, filling the considerable gap left by Chris's departure precipitated an urgent review of the branch's future - Petersfield RBL is one of the oldest in the world. A special meeting was called on Wednesday 8 July to discuss options, which included finding new...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Mayor enjoys first six weeks but has an eye on the future. Petersfield Sewing Bee returns for its 10th year. Big Dig underway with help from downunder. We have a roundup of local job opportunities. To share your news stories email  team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500. You make it shine. Published...

Such was the case for volunteer Simon who was just out on a routine jog one morning The Air Ambulance service is completely self funded and provides a vital service. It helps to reach the most critically ill and injured people in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, giving them the best chance of survival and recovery. We find out more from Simon, Liz, David and Patrick See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Knowing the difference between 999 and 101 can help save lives. That was just one of the hot topics that Shine Radio's Julie Butler spoke to PCSO Tanya Manns about, while visiting Winton House for the latest Cops and Coffee session.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Petersfield Sewing Bee returns for its 10th year, inviting sewers of all abilities to take on two creative challenges. This year it was limited to 30 entries and they will be  displayed and judged ahead of a celebratory finals day on Saturday 25th July. Shine Radio went along just after the 1st challenge was completed to speak to owner Jo Watts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Councillor Jamie Matthews was Mayor of Petersfield for the first time nine years ago and this time wants to get to know even more voluntary and community organisations,  Speaking to Mike Waddington and Julie Butler he says he has enjoyed his first six weeks and he will promote volunteering for as many organistions as he can and thinks more people can help Petersfield this way.   He...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.     East Hampshire District Council targets unauthorised waste bins in car parks.     Agencies Working Together goes into its 10 year of collaboration.     Rotherlands Nature Reserve.     what’s needed at the foodbank this week. To share your news stories email  team@shinera...

Jeremy Mitchell, the keeper of the Edward Thomas archive based at Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery, tells Mike Waddington that local history or literature students might be missing an edge as the Edward Thomas Fellowship has resources about the times, the poetry and the area - and the connection to  Morning Has Broken. He talks about Edward Thomas, his relationship with Robert Frost and sho...

East Hampshire District Council is cracking down on businesses storing commercial waste bins in its car parks without permission.  After contacting those responsible and offering alternatives, the council says it will remove and dispose of bins that remain on its land. We hear from Cllr Tony Costigan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big DIg is excavating a trench in High Meadow (by Swan Surgery) with some additional searching going on in several private dwellings. Anne Brooks from Liss Archaeology tells us about great early progress. We also here from Volunteer Mandy who comes here from Australia just for the dig. They are also looking for volunteer diggers! More at Petersfield Big Dig 2026 | Explore History with Liss Arc...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Have your say on Petersfield Heath pathways restorations work. A much-loved village tradition is celebrating a major milestone this year. Volunteers are planning to transform a main gateway into Petersfield. Hannah is here with a taste of things to do with What’s On. To share your news stories email  team@shinerad...

In a wickedly hot weekend and tricky playing conditions, Petersfield golf club host their annual championship over 36 holes for the men's and women's gross and handicap tournaments. The prestigious titles are valiantly fought for and we have interviews with the champions. https://www.petersfieldgolfclub.co.uk/ . Our table tennis sides have had an amazing year in the Haslemere league winning both d...

Petersfield drama group, the Winton Players, is almost 80 years old and Penny Young has been involved with them for nearly 60 of those years. She speaks to Mike Waddington about her time with Winton, acting, directing (she has directed 18 for them) and is on the team that searches for plays (she'd love to stage an Ibsen) but is also at home with the Artful Bodgers, who make the scenery, in The Hut...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. On the road to Ukraine with assistance. Mia has this weekend’s sporting results from across the Petersphere. A woman who harassed the Hampshire Police commissioner in Petersfield has been given a restraining order. We’ll share the latest winning numbers in the East Hants Community Lottery. To share your news stor...

Nine year old collie, Peggy Sue, is on her last agility season this year.  Owner, Rachel Williams took some time out from organising the Agility trials at Dogs Day Out in Hampshire to talk about the sport in general and Peggy Sue's career.  Rachel is interesting on the working urge in collies - Peggy Sue will retire from agility, but she has no plans to stop. She's also bringing on her y...

On Friday 3 July, Agencies Working Together marked going into its 10 year with a face to face meeting, with hot drinks and doughnuts. There are around 40 organisations who attend this voluntary network to share information and find out what  others are doing and how they can help each other. AT every meeting one organisation leads off; this one heard the latest from Lucia Smith from Home Star...

Today marks one year since the devastating fire that swept through Lavant Street in Petersfield. In the days and months that followed, the community rallied around those affected. Businesses found temporary homes, fundraising efforts gathered pace, and local people showed the resilience and generosity that Petersfield is known for. While rebuilding continues, the spirit of the town has remained st...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Anniversary of the Lavant Street Fire sees progress made. A traditional British meal but plant based is coming to Petersfield. The Avenue Tennis Courts were refurbed and reopened. 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...