Petersfield's Shine Radio

Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery needs to boost its footfall and Jeremey Mitchell, Chair of the Trustees, says they want people’s views. They are being collected in the market, at the Museum and online, as part of its National Lottery funded Major Business Review. Jeremey Mitchell talks to Mike Waddington about it all and we hear from Miri, from cultural consultants Flying Geese , about ho...

We catch up with Mackenzie Music at Victorious Festival, she shares the story of her journey—from performing on smaller stages to making her way to the Common Stage and beyond. For more: find thisismackenziemusic on Facebook and Mackenzie.musicx on Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Local Fair to Find out more about volunteering. Signature Kitchens show customers new designs,  and a new space. Could you become a puppy volunteer? 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 make it shine. Publish...

David Mellard is founder and director of Bedrock HR. When small and medium sized businesses need an expert HR function but want to focus on what they do best they hire a company like David’s. Saira Syed is a solicitor with the law firm KJ Smith. They’re based in Cedar Court in Petersfield and it’s a bespoke firm which deals exclusively with family and divorce work. Joe Bicknell i...

A celebration of classic British comedy and song is coming to Petersfield, while raising money for a much-loved local charity. Shine Radio’s Ian Crossman talks to John Lofthouse about the touring show, featuring the wit and music of Flanders and Swann, Noël Coward and more, along with a tribute to much-loved musical duo Hinge and Bracket. They chat about the inspiration behind the show,...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Local councillors answer Home Start Butser’s call for support. A couple are taking on a whole cast of characters in a comedy coming to Bordon. Do you know where you’ll get your Christmas tree this year? Stuart is here with a taste of things coming up with What’s On across the Petersphere. To share your news...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Food waste caddies arrive across the district. Laura has the sporting results from across the Petersphere. The date for this year’s Petersfield Fireworks display has been confirmed. A shine radio listener is amongst the winners in this weeks East hants community lottery. To share your news stories email  team@shin...

It's a  tough time in the football for our Petersfield sides right now as the men are knocked out of 2 cup competitions last week and the women's side are looking for their first point since being bumped up 2 divisions to Hampshire Division 2 last season. It's back to league action for the men this week as they take on tough opponents Hamble away on Tuesday and then welcome Brockenhurst to th...

Local author Suzie Wilde and Tim O'Kelly of One Tree Books immerse you in a monthly indulgence of literature, storytelling and the world of books. Our guest this month is KATE MOSSE, who was here at One Tree Books to discuss her most recent book, my own favourite season, Autumn.  It's one of a series with other famous authors providing the others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

On Saturday 26 September, from 10am till 2pm,  a number of voluntary organisations  are setting up stalls at Winton House on the High Street so you can find out about volunteering. Many roles are available for whatever time you have.  We hear about it from Pippa Charlier (Winton House) and Nicola Winter (Home Start Butser) abd volunteers Ginny, Jane, John and Fran. See omnystudio.co...

Food waste caddies are being distributed to residents in East Hampshire, ahead of the October service launch. Please don’t use them yet. Cllr Rob Mocatta explains about how the weekly collections will help to reduce the amount of food that goes to residual waste at the moment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Cherry Trees celebrates Children in Need Boost. A lifelong love of The Carpenters has inspired a Petersfield show. Hundreds wade into the Trotton Duck Race. 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...

It was balloons, nibbles and cooking at Signature Kitchen's event on Thursday 17 September. Paul Beasley, the owner, and son Keiron Turner - the designer - speak to Mike Waddington about the event and the business; Signature Kitchens has been on the High Street for 14 years and Paul has worked in the industry for 35. It was a trip down memory line for our reporter and talk of technological change...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Council calls for more support for the struggling hospitality sector. The loss of a relative is behind a new production that’s visiting the area. Great Elf Run 2026 brings festive fun to support local mental health. Local jobs opportunities. To share your news stories email  team@shineradio.uk or call, text or Wha...

Over the August Bank Holiday weekend, the Shine Radio team headed down to Southsea seafront to soak up the festival atmosphere, discover local bands and artists, and seek out some interesting people to chat to. Baby Said is a Portsmouth-based rock band formed by sisters Veronica Pal (lead guitar and lead vocals) and Jess Pal (bass and lead vocals). Jo Gray caught up backstage with the two talented...

Home Start Butser, Petersfield's family support organisation, run a complex weave of services, volunteers and fundraising to pay for all they do supporting hundreds of families and children. They have a Quiz Night (at Churcher's College on 30 October) and all this month - Sort Out in September - are collecting old jewellery, watches and so on, to convert to cash to fund what looks like being anoth...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. A Petersfield school has been named the best value in the region. Have you ever thought about weaving? Hundreds cheerfully support the fourth March for Men with Kev. 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 make it sh...

Jo's first show - give it up for her! We also go backstage with Baby Said at Victorious Festival.  Find BabySaidOfficial online for more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Government U-turns on Hampshire Council Reorganisation Plans. River Rother clean up starts with local and personal actions. Museum Brick Appeal raises £11,000. Hannah is here with a taste of things to do across the Petersphere. To share your news stories email  team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 55...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. EHDC council leader responds to withdrawing local reorganisation. Stanley has this weekend’s sporting results from across the Petersphere. A Local theatre group spins a new story.  The latest winning number in the east hants community lottery. To share your news stories email  team@shineradio.uk or call, text...

Nick Rook-Blackstone runs Wylds Farm in Liss. He says the increasingly hot and dry weather is killing off more and more of the young Christmas trees he grows on the farm. Now he's responding to the changing climate through diversification and thinking about what future there might be for Christmas tree growing on the farm. Nick is speaking to Shine Radio's Nieve Carson. See omnystudio.com/listener...

As homes across East Hampshire receive their food waste caddies, we speak to people in Petersfield about their approach to household waste management. Nell, Katia, Ben and Maggie are young people with a variety of food waste experiences, from living with a chef to virtually oblivious about the whole thing. Paula and Henry are visiting Petersfield and have some experience of welcoming a food waste...

Another big week in the football as the the Men's sides take a break from league action and take up the respective tasks of progressing in their cup competitions. Petersfield the Men's Rams have 2 ties in a week as they head to Gosport for a midweek tie against a side 2 leagues above them. And their second match is for the much-coveted FA Vase competition where they host Andover.  https://pet...

On Sunday 13 September the March for Men with Kev took place. It's a community walk held in  honor of Kevan Birkett , who died from prostate cancer in May 2023. Participants chose from three routes: 2.5K, 5K, or 10K .  Mike Waddington and Julie Butler report from the event marshaling point in the Town Square - we hear from participants and why they are walking, from Town Mayor, Councillo...

Environmentalist, broadcaster and author Suzie Wilde takes a first look at the new East Hampshire food waste caddy. Suzie explains the environmental benefits of using the caddy and how to integrate its use into a family with an established compost routine. Stephen Martin is listening to her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.