Petersfield's Shine Radio

James Coutsavlis and Izzy Mckenty are a couple on and off stage, and together they’re taking on a whirlwind cast of characters in Chauntecleer & Pertelotte. Very loosely inspired by Chaucer’s Nun’s Priest’s Tale, the award-winning comedy involves anthropomorphic chickens, a faithless cockerel, a jilted hen bent on revenge and some decidedly unusual language. Laura Shepp...

For years, she sang along to the Carpenters and imagined she was Karen Carpenter. Now she’s taking their story and music to audiences around the country. Laura Sheppard chats to the creator and star of  Rainy Days, Mondays & Good Old Dreams, Kerry Le Bern , about a lifelong love of the Carpenters, the story behind the show and what she discovered when she started looking beyond...

On Saturday 12 September about 600 rubber ducks - sponsored at £5 a time - raced down the River Rother to hundreds of spectators’ cheers at the Annual Trotton Duck Race and Fete.  Simon and Neil are co-chairs of the organising team of 70, who tell us what its about and the causes it supports. Amidst the festivities we hear from the ever popular Donut Tree, children's coconut shy,...

Cherry Trees at Goldcrest Lodge in Passfield Common are celebrating a £60,000 BBC Children in Need grant.  Over three years, the funding will help children with complex disabilities enjoy enriching activities, build independence and make special memories. Shine Radio's Julie Butler returned back to meet their new Chief Executive Sally Davies and Community Fundraiser for Hampshire, Tiffa...

The Government has withdrawn its decision on local government reorganisation in Hampshire and the Solent, meaning plans affecting East Hampshire will now be reviewed. The move follows strong local opposition and means that for now the Southern Parishes stay very much part of East Hampshire. We speak to Cllr Nick Adams-King, Leader of Hampshire County Council to hear his reaction to the announcemen...

The East Hampshire County Park Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers are following the age old tradition to ensure this craft is preserved for future generations. They meet at the Clanfield Memorial Hall and  the visitor centre at the Queen Elizabeth Country Park and everyone is welcome. Shine Radio caught up with Dianne to talk through the whole process of weaving See omnystudio.com/listener...

Behind every statistic there is a person. It was World Suicide Prevention Week this week, a time to raise awareness about the issues surrounding suicide. Talking about suicide can be difficult, but MIND is there to help. Lorna and Mike have been talking to Shine Radio’s Julie Butler on this important topic, along with what is coming up for MIND in the next few weeks. See omnystudio.com/liste...

East Hampshire District Council leader Richard Millard has accused the Government of wasting millions of pounds after plans to reorganise local government in Hampshire were withdrawn. He says councils should be compensated for resources spent on what he called a “pie-in-the-sky idea”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. A moment to pause and reflect on World  Suicide Prevention Day. Big Turnout for St Peter’s Fête and Fun. Current Affairs discussions back. 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...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Review of local government reorganisation gives us time for neighbourhood models. East Hampshire tackles homelessness. 555 children take up Summer Reading Challenge. Some 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 a...

Fifteen years ago, the Hindhead Tunnel opened beneath the A3, transforming the journey through the Surrey Hills. Today, behind the scenes, a dedicated team of National Highways control room operators keeps a watchful eye on the tunnel from their discreet base beside the road, helping traffic flow and motorists stay safe. But the tunnel’s impact reaches far beyond the road. For Dominic Holyoa...

A new season of monthly topical discussions has started at One Tree Books. Nicola Winter from Home Start Butser kicked eh new season off with a passionate case for Children';s services. Home Start support 332 families  and 459 children and their preventative work needs to be recognised in the Government's Social Care Review which is underway and appealing for ideas. Nicola tells Mike Waddingt...

The Winton Players' October production at the Festival is the ever popular Agatha Christie, in her second most performed story, Spiders Web. The Director Daisy Bedford, cast her brother Ben (whom she saw in it years ago) and he is joined by a family of four in the cast; Bea and Georgie are sisters sharing a role but who also perform with mum and dad. The Director, Assistant Director (Joe Tully) an...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. A plan to restructure Hampshire’s councils has been halted. PACS packs them in - Five day art exhibition and great sales success. There is plenty going on for Petersfield’s Street Scene group again . What’s needed at the foodbank this week. To share your news stories email  team@shineradio.uk or call,...

Councillor Jamie Matthews is Petersfield's Town Mayor. He talks to Mike Waddington in his regular interview with Shine Radio, about how the review of LGR - Local Government Reorganisation - being a good thing because it allows time for other aspects of local decision making - called Asset Based Community Development - to show how it might improve the management of local services. He also speaks ab...

Ann & Coxy are in their happy place: the Adhurst Estate allotments. But it's been a challenging summer for the plants and their growers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor and writer Kirris Riviere is bringing a deeply personal story to the Olivier Theatre at Bedales. In Pieces of My Life , Kirris draws on his own experiences of love, loss and resilience to explore the moments and people that shape us - and what happens when life changes forever. He joins Shine Radio’s Stephen Martin for a fascinating conversation about the experiences behind the show, w...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. A major sand quarry near Petersfield could get a lot bigger. Memberships with a difference, with you in mind. It’s all about patience and a sense of calm when looking after our four legged friends. The summer holidays may be over however there’s still plenty happening around the Petersphere. To share your news st...

Pecan, the Final Straw Foundation and the West Sussex Rivers Trust have organised a clean-up of the River Rother tributaries in the town. 16 people are needed on both days, Friday 18 and Saturday 19 September. There's also a community event outside Waitrose on 19 September to find out more about what's happening and what you can do. It’s important, says Helen Littlejohn, from Final Straw and...

With one week to go, the lively Petersfield Library are still pressing their campaign to encourage children to read six books over the summer - there are prizes. Manager Stephen Atkinson tells Mike Waddington about it, why it's important, and all the other events and activities they have there (like the heart monitoring hiring scheme) and in the community (like the Dementia Festival.) They're also...

Havant and East Hampshire MIND’s Great Elf Run 2026 is returning again this year.   It’s all set to bring festive cheer to the local community, with participants raising vital funds to support mental health services across the area. They are looking for 200 runners and walkers to their themed festive event. Shine Radio spoke to Anika Sanders to find out more about the event t...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. People affected by crime in our area are turning to Restorative Justice to help them move on. There was defeat for both Petersfield’s women and men’s football teams this weekend. A local personality will brave the shave to support a cancer charity. A Shine Radio listener is among the winners in this week’s...

The annual Steep Lawn Tennis championship reaches it's final stages as the singles and doubles champions are crowned in perfect conditions. Shine Radio speak to some of the winners straight after their matches. https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/SteepLawnTennisClub . Another big week in the football sees all our local sides in action as well as women's football now joining the fray. Petersfield mens the...

On 30 September at noon in the Dandy Cat, Phill Humphries of Shine Radio and the Winton Players, will have his head shaved in support of Macmillan Cancer Support. He tells Mike Waddington why he's doing this. We also hear from Julie Tully, the first person to donate to his appeal, originally set at £300, soon passed, and now over £700. More about Phill's 'Shave' at Profile | Brave The...

On Saturday 5 September the Church Yard was packed for the Church Fete. It brought karaoke, tombola, bell ringing, bric a brac, books and of course cake, to raise funds for the St Peter's Hall refurbishment and the Church's quinquennial architects’ review has brought up more repairs but it’s all about community. Mike Waddington mingled. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...