Petersfield's Shine Radio

Shine Radio’s Phil Humphries had his head shaved yesterday  - Wednesday 30 September - at an emotional event at the Dandy Cat, to support his wife Anne who is in treatment and to raise money for Macmillan, who they speak very highly of, As his locks fell to the floor his appeal went over £2,000 for Macmillan. Mike Waddington attended the live streamed event and we hear from Phill,...

Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is urging the Government to take action against excessively noisy exhausts and anti-social driving on our high streets. She wants clearer rules and enforceable noise limits to give police stronger powers to tackle disruptive drivers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Citizens Advice urges shoppers to plan ahead for a debt-free Christmas. Rowlands walk through Petersfields History. It’s a new school year and fundraising has already begun for a much loved colleague. And let’s see what’s needed at the foodbank this week. To share your news stories email  team@shinerad...

Bentleys’ annual charity dog show was a tail-wagging success at Buriton Recreation Ground, with dozens of dogs and their owners enjoying a warm welcome and perfect weather for the occasion.  Jo Gray met dog owners, stall holders and caught up with organisers Shelly and Honour from Bentleys Dog Groomers in Petersfield at the end of the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Julie and Mike meet participants, organisers and members of Kev's family as the fourth annual march for men takes place in Petersfield. The event aims to raise awareness of Prostate Cancer and the PSA tests that can help to identify men who might be vulnerable to it. Prostate cancer facts Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. More than 64,000 men are diagnosed every year. Every 45 minu...

‘News from Number 18’ is a joint newsletter advertising activities from Age Concern Petersfield and the Winton House Centre and is out now. Age Concern, amongst many other things, has a fish and chips social on Friday 2 October and a talk on bone health coming up -  a small fee for both. Sheridan Rocher tells Mike Waddington why bone health is "a gift to your future self." More on...

Sarah Walsh and Geoff Wotton visited a school in Westmoreland, Jamaica a year ago and were moved to raise money to send a pallet of donated musical instruments for the children.  A big team helped them sort the instruments and raise funds. They had helpers for other things too, supplying footballs and IT equipment. Sarah and Geoff talk to Mike Waddington about the project and why the did it;...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Council frustration at Health Hub delay. Liphook and Bramshott are joint winners of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Village Of The Year competition. Sarah Jane glad to be part of the Petersfield Jazz scene. Hannah is here with a taste of things coming up with What’s On across the Petersphere. To share your news stories...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. A halloween scam near Petersfield has been rumbled by trading standards officers. The sporting results from across the Petersphere. Winton House Garden has become a site for successful volunteer drive. A shine radio listener is amongst the winners in this weeks East hants community lottery. To share your news stories email&nbs...

Rugby is finally back in the Petersphere and after a delayed start to the rugby season, Petersfield finally kick off with a home tie against a gritty Chobham side. Although Petersfield have had the better of the last few results, there is a distinct freshness about the Petersfield side with debutants on show. Meanwhile, Chobham put out a side full of experience  https://www.petersfieldrfc.clu...

Following the loss of much-loved geography teacher, Mr Newton, TPS is undertaking a year of fundraising for The Rosemary Foundation. After discovering he had a rare form of adrenal gland cancer, the charity supported him and his family with palliative care. Fundraising for the Rosemary Foundation began with a mountain tribute in the Alps. Colleague, John Ley from TPS talks to Shine Radio's Julie B...

In this show we hear from local country music singer songwriter Paul Jupe and there's some jazzy instalments backstage with Jo Gray meeting Alice Milburn at Victorious Festival.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After winning the Road to Victorious talent competition in 2025, Mackenzie returned to Victorious Festival this year to take on a major main stage slot. Jo Gray and Tod Apps were there to meet the local singer-songwriter at the August bank holiday three day event in Southsea. Mackenzie chats to Jo about her music, her career and her journey through the festival stages over the years, as well as wh...

87 people signed up for volunteering with the 11 causes displayed at the Volunteers Fair on Saturday, 26 September.  It was hosted and organised by Home Start Butser and Winton House for East Hants Council.  Community Development Officer Lisa says this event was one of a number where 120 organisations present their volunteering opportunities to local people. With a great footfall on the...

This month, Julie Butler is joined by Louise Trant at Bramshott Grange. It’s all about doing your homework and finding the right home for your loved ones. Louise takes Julie on a guided tour of the home, showcasing everything Bramshott Grange has to offer and what to consider when choosing a place that could become a lasting home for you or your loved ones. Julie then returns to Bramshott Gr...

Rowland's Funeral Service, just off The Square, held a coffee morning on Friday 26 September to support Macmillan. There were lots of visitors and Mike Waddington went along and found out Rowlands have been in the Town since 1885 and diversified into funeral services in 1934. They are 'custodians' of the Cafe Nero building too,  Director Marsha Vincent spoke to Mike about it all and why they...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Petersfield Society held an AGM and launched a new book. Major Business Review at the Museum . Tutoring Centre for English and maths opens in Liphook. 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 5:00a...

Liphook and Bramshott are joint winners of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Village Of The Year competition and runner up for Best Community Event, for their annual Carnival.  Deputy Parish Clerk Geraldine Sheedy and Councillor Samuel Hawkins attended the awards, organised by the Hampshire Association for Local Councils last Wednesday, they spoke to Mark Simpson about the process and the excit...

Sarah Jane Eveleigh has been a full time musician and singer for 10 years and, though it's been tough, she is glad to have made the leap with her husband - a drummer - who is also a full time musician. She records her first album next year. She talks to Mike Waddington about the jazz scene in Petersfield - Strange Fruit at Annie Jones, Jazz at the Folly and talks about the next Jazz Festival. She...

Charites which operate from Petersfield Community Centre are likely to face additional costs for food waste processing. That's the message from Emma Bunday, the centre manager. As households across our area receive their food waste caddies, the community centre volunteers have been told they're excluded from the scheme by East Hampshire District Council. Council contractors collect their regu...

On Thursday 8 October at 7.30pm at the United Reform Church, the Petersfield Society holds its AGM. They have been very busy on planning, trees, bins and much more (their Street Scene work is reported regularly on Shine Radio). At the AGM they are launching a new book, Petersfield's Historic Buildings Trail, a walk around  Petersfield and its history.  They are also looking for volunteer...

We catch up once again with Amanda Whiteland-Smith at Citizens Advice. This month we talk about heat network supplies heating and hot water to a group of homes from a central source. This could be a good thing with energy costs raising again, but it maybe that you are paying for more than you are using. Also it’s all about setting a sensible budget and shopping carefully for Christmas. Plann...

As a puppy training volunteer for Canine Partners you are providing love, care, training and socialisation for just over a year. All needed for when they become a life changing partner for a disabled person. It’s a rewarding role and one of many aspects of volunteering with the organisation. We hear from Simon and Ewan, both volunteers with Canine Partners. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Plusses and minuses if you’re on a heat network system. Bentley’s dog show boost, for a rehoming charity at new location. Veterans Festival hailed a success in East Hampshire. Local job opportunities. To share your news stories email  team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500. You make it sh...

I love to learn is a tutoring organisation that’s just opened in Liphook (there are other Centres in Havant, Fareham and Portsmouth). They came to Petersfield Market on Wednesday 23 September looking for learners. Jonathan Mitchell speaks to Mike Waddington about what's on offer and when support might be needed. There is a free assessment on offer before making a choice. How it Works Liphook...