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Petersfield Council's consultation to remediate the eroded Heath pathways over a few years, closes on 16 August. They have consulted with the Friends of the Heath, the Plump Duck and the Petersfield Society but want public views - positive and negative - on the £150,000 estimated plan which will take time to fully implement. Town Ranger Jacob Gibson talks to Mike Waddington about the consult...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Petersfield Underground - the 2026 Big Dig! Another football tournament for the Dementia Walking Football group. 72 Holes challenge completed at Petersfield Golf Club. 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 s...

Liphook Junior School Teacher Jennifer Brown is retiring as Year 4 Lead, Head Of English and Oracy. For the past twenty years she has also organised a truly wonderful annual event, where the children pay tribute to those who sacrificed everything in the world wars, after travelling here from North America. It is the emotional culmination of a three month history learning journey for the children a...

On Wednesday 1 July - in Wimbledon week - the Mayor Councillor Jamie Matthews, cut the ribbon to reopen the four courts in the Avenue playing fields. Mike Waddington attended the event and we hear from Project Manager Steve Field( at the beginning), Councillor Anne Stephenson who Chairs the Council's Recreation Committee and the Head of PE at TPS who brought students to try it out. Rochelle Hallid...

Andrew Simpson travelled to Ukraine earlier this year to deliver a vehicle and supplies and he is going again; driving himself and leaving the vehicle (and contents) behind. Part of Pickups for Peace, he told us his story; and it is a remarkable one as he will drive alone and at 79 says it's the right thing to do. Andrew Simpson is fundraising for Pickups for Peace   See omnystudio.com/listen...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Don’t ditch it, fix it, that’s the message from the Repair Café. Firefighters Rescue Donkey Stuck in Mud Near Liss. A local Liphook man has been awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours. And let’s see what’s needed at the foodbank this week. To share your news stories email  tea...

The first Repair Café at the Avenue Pavilion was back in February this year, but last Saturday was very special as it was their official launch. Greg Ford, Chairman of PCAN attended, along with Damian Hinds MP and our Town Mayor, Cllr Jamie Matthews cut the ribbon with a difference. It was hazard tape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liss Archaeological Society and Petersfield Historical Society launch the 2026 Big Dig on Saturday 4 July, with the Mayor, Cllr Jamie Matthews, turning the first sod, at High Meadow, next to Swan Surgery.  The fourth Big Dig is two week’s in trenches and also in eight private dwellings for the 16 team members. More of Petersfield's past as a busy crossroads has been uncovered and there'...

Petersfield endured the hottest June temperatures on record last week. But why? Local meteorologist Wayne Elliott joined Stephen Martin on Shine Radio to share the hard data and explain what happened and what we can expect in the future. Plus Wayne has a handy tip to help you keep your house cool next time the mercury rises. You can see Petersfield's local weather forecast at https://shineradio.uk...

It was a very early start for Club Captain, Albie Zarbcousin and General Manager Katie Laud, It was to raise funds for all three golf captain's chosen charities this year, The Rosemary Foundation. They played 72 holes in a day, still keeping their competitive spirit as they lapped the course on several occasions. Shine Radio caught up with at lunchtime while they still playing to find out their re...

We're back into the holiday season in the 'Petersphere', and this month Sky Watch is going to get ambitious! Usually, you’re encouraged to observe a handful of stars in a particular constellation that happens to be well-placed in the evenings above our town. This month however, our main observing target consists of  billions of stars! Discover what you can see in the Petersphere night s...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. As more services move online, are some people being left behind? Rake village pub is saved from closure. A Petersfield accident black spot gets the green light for traffic calming work. Stuart has this week's guide to what's on across the area. To share your news stories email  team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsA...

On Saturday 25 July, from 3pm to 11pm, the Stroud Revels takes place, as ever on a local farm. An important focus for the village with lots of activities for families; food, drink and music,  welly wangling and more.  It's for family and village fun but also raises funds for charity  - this year, the Air Ambulance at the request of  the hosting farm. Committee members Lynda Hoo...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. War Hero commemorated in Liss. This weekend's sporting results from across the Petersphere. Traditional teachers are required in a very nontraditional setting. We’ll share the latest winning numbers in the East Hants Community Lottery. To share your news stories email  team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp...

Alistair Halliday spoke of his surprise on receiving an OBE for services to Service Personnel, Veterans and Families. As the CEO for the Forces Employment Chair. Under his leadership it has transformed the support for the military community, helping many individuals to successfully transition into civilian employment. Locally he is also the Chair of the Bohunt Education Trust, his leadership and d...

On Saturday 27 June the distinctive Petersfield Bookshop held a special invitation-only event for people interested in books and this bookshop in particular, for its stacks, its events - readings, talks and poetry nights. Mike Waddington reports from the event and speaks to Rob, the host, Fate of the Magpie who performed and the people who came from allover for the love of books, the discounts, an...

On the 13th June Network Rail infrastructure director Tom McNamee handed over the keys for Haslemere's historic Grade II listed Signal Box to Ken Griffiths MBE. Ken and the trustees are going to open the box, which has been running the line from Petersfield since 1895, to the public on Sunday July 26th, as a new museum, with plans for a memorial garden. Mark Simpson spoke to Ken and two signallers...

The Royal British Legion is about much more than the annual Poppy Appeal. In this extended interview, Laura Sheppard speaks to Frank Smyth from the Liss branch about the charity's year-round support for veterans, serving personnel and their families, the role the Legion plays in the local community, and why today's free Armed Forces Fun Day is open to everyone. Listen to the full conversation here...

Elysian is a group of farms where staff teach young people alongside caring for animals. They're looking to fill various teaching vacancies Headteacher Jo Mumford sat down in the goat field with Mike Waddington, to talk about what they do, how they do it and why applicants with the skills and experience from traditional and mainstream settings in primary and secondary sectors, can help young peopl...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. 20 is plenty when driving through the town centre. Winton Players go into their 80th year. People in Petersfield are being asked to cut down on water use. 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...

Around 2000 walkers from 46 charities set off last Sunday, walking in one of the hottest days of the years, all to raise funds for their local causes. The first National Beacon of Peace Walk was originally in Tilford 41 years ago, returning back to it’s roots again for the third year running after touring the country for many years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. A very hot, but successful Beacon of Peace Walk in Tilford. Pop-Up Shop Raises More Than £1,400. Men’s Shed completes another successful year. 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. Publish...

The Winton Players were formed at Winton House in 1947 and with their AGM coming up on Wednesday 22 July this year they report very good dramatic and financial health.  Their Alumni from 1947 includes Edward Kelsey, who played Joe Grundy in the Archers for many years, as current chairman Roger Wettone explains. Speaking to Mike Waddington, Roger talks about the past year's productions, succes...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. The hot weather is affecting local schools. The UK Health Security Agency advice is to stay safe in the heat wave. The Square is looking tidier after the removal of A frames. What’s needed at the foodbank this week. To share your news stories email  team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500. You m...

Helen Davis is a former business analyst turned clinical hypnotherapist and functional movement tutor. Alex Gadsden  runs TPC the Petersfield Cleaning Services and Nicholas Orringe works in the insurance industry. He’s a professional loss adjuster with expertise in Fine Art, listed buildings, yachts and classic cars. And we hear from Beth Svarovska from First Friday talking about July&r...