Petersfield's Shine Radio

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Make a change and try it out to end loneliness. Petersfield Poet Edward Thomas still appeals. Success in a pub needs hard work and events. 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 5:00am on 4 Septe...

Enjoy an hour of original songs from local artists, hand-picked by Mandy P as she prepares to hand the baton on to Jo Gray. Plus hear about Mandy's experiences with local artists at Victorious 2026. To share your original songs with Shine Radio go to https://shineradio.uk/thelocalshowcase See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Harris is the founder of FitStory Foundation. A community focused social enterprise to help boys and young men between the ages of 7 and 17 to develop confidence, resilience and self-belief through martial arts and mentorship. Matt has used his own trauma and experiences to build this foundation with the belief that if you combine movement and mentorship this has the power to change the path...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. ·       Police Strengthen Community Safety Efforts. ·       The message to men is simple, get tested. ·       400 Hampshire churches say come Ride and Stride. ·       Step back t...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. ·       Two local MPs have been appointed to senior shadow cabinet positions. ·       A Petersfield care home has been raising funds for people with dementia. ·       Petersfield’s museum is joining a national...

Jo Gray was out and about at Victorious Festival with fellow Shine Radio volunteer Tod Apps, roving through the crowds and meeting fascinating people, local artists and festival-goers along the way. And what better place for an unexpected reunion than a festival? Jo caught up with old friend and fellow live music lover Eddie for a chat about festivals, making memories and the magic of meeting face...

Hello and welcome to ‘Sky Watch’, your personal 'Petersphere' stargazing bulletin for September! September marks the beginning of the new stargazing season in the ‘Petersphere’; when the Autumnal Equinox on the 23rd marks the transition to longer nights and shorter days.  Everyone regrets the passing of Summer, but now we have the consolation of glorious Autumn night s...

Meet the Flyball Buccaneers, a Flyball team that we met at Dogs Day Out 2026 in May this year. Although you can see flyball at Crufts every year, this emerging, wildly exciting relay race over obstacles is not as well known as it deserves to be in the UK. It's a lovely introduction to the exciting team sport that is flyball. Enjoy!  Find the Farnham based Buccaneers Flyball Club on Facebook a...

140 people visited the Edward Thomas Fellowship collection at Petersfeld Museum and Art Gallery  last month. Thomas, who lived in Sheet, has a very enduring appeal, and for some a rediscovery. Jeremy Mitchell from the Fellowship speaks to Mike Waddington about events that reflect this appeal. There is a walk in the Quantocks which follows Thomas's journey 'in pursuit of spring' and an online...

In today's bulletin with Kirsty and the team: TPS students celebrate another outstanding GCSE year A cricket win for Petersfield women among this weekends sports results The local man who overcame MRSA to walk his daughter down the aisle and we’ll share the latest winning numbers in the East Hants Community Lottery Plus Tuesday's national and world stories, local travel and weather. See omny...

The Annual Arts and Crafts Exhibition shows the work of members of the Petersfield Arts and Crafts Society. Chairman Vivienne de Beer says it is their most successful ever for visitors and sales. She talks to Mike Waddington about it. We also hear from demonstrators Mike Wallace (tapestry) and Angela Jones (momogami) and hear from members of the public about a particular portrait. See omnystudio.c...

The egg timer is running down for Petersfield Women's rugby team as they continue their pre-season training ahead of their first competitive match for some 20 years. We speak to the coach and players about their excitement of the rejuvenation of women's rugby in the Petersphere. www.petersfieldrfc.club . Petersfield the Rams have a new coach and new look side for this season. Some mixed performanc...

Members of Petersfield’s Twinning Association recently welcomed friends from Warendorf, Germany. It was a time to strengthen longstanding ties between the two communities through a programme of friendship, cultural exchange and shared activities. It’s their 20 year anniversary, Julie Butler and Petersfield Post's Paul Ferguson were there to see the visitors be welcomed to Petersfield S...

An event on Tuesday 25 August at Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery thanked people who bought an engraved brick. The audience was treated to a talk by local historian Bill Gosney who enthusiastically told the story of the 15 year quest to build the museum in the Victorian Police Station and Court House from its previous storage location on The Spain. Chairman of Trustees, Jeremy Mitchell, speaks t...

Jenny Ellis from Slade Lane in Rogate, known for the Asparagus...   Grew up on Slade lane where most of her immediate family lived and live on talks about Petersfield and community... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jen is the 28 year old manager of the Black Sheep Pub on Sheep Street just off the square where she, with her partner and two children, wants to prove a success.  She talks to Mike Waddington about the Sports Bar and how community events help all Petersfield pubs - all of which she thinks are good, with different and varied offerings, and visits them herself wiith her family.  She welcom...

On Tuesday 25 August SWR staff ran a cake and coffee stand to support Breast Cancer Awareness month. The array of - mainly home made cakes - was very impressive and there's a sweepstake; the prize are rail tickets for a family of five to travel. Sheree, who is a Heath and Wellbeing Practitioner at SWR, speaks to Mike Waddington about examining yourself but the other staff and customers speak about...

A major weekly magazine has featured Faye and Martin Thompson in its latest edition. Mike Waddington  speaks to them both about the accolade and what they bring to the town - character and tourists. As it happens both are also therapists and believe what they do raises spirits - including their own! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inspired to raise money for research into Motor Neurone Disease, Pete has created an Oasis tribute band who will be performing at The Folly Wine Bar in November. Despite his sporting background, Pete wanted to challenge himself in a different way, and so he is learning how to sing like Liam Gallagher. Pete's wife is learning bass guitar and two young performers from Bedales School have also joined...

A huge football week for Petersfield Town and the Men's first side as they play 2 cup games in a week. As a starter course, they face Eversley and California in a Tuesday evening tie and then onto the main course, an F.A. cup preliminary tie where tougher opposition awaits in the form of Laverstock and Ford. https://petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/ Liphook United are determined to play their style of foot...

A local mum who created a parent-and-baby group — and a listening ear for other parents — celebrates its first year in Liphook Hannah Chandler wanted to create a safe, welcoming space where parents could meet, share their experiences, support one another and, importantly, make new friends and build those all-important local connections. Following a successful first year, Liphook Bumps...

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...