Petersfield's Shine Radio

This is a national essay competition and last year attracted 107 entries from 43 schools, almost two thirds state schools. It closes on 30 November. Jeremy Mitchell reads an extract from a 1918 first edition the chosen poem,  Roads , and asks students to describe the feelings it arouses, why you like it or why you don't! Prize of £100 and publication for the winner. There are also two r...

On Thursday 12 November in the intimate and atmospheric Petersfield Bookshop, a play was performed about May Morris, the daughter and populariser, of William Morris.  The stunning hour long piece tells May's story and her own importance to her father's legacy as well as her own art. It's told with different voices, scenic dialogue, mime, guitar, songs, sound effects and audio loops; and remar...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Whitehill and Bordon come together to honour fallen heroes. Planting along the spine of Petersfield town. 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 13 November, 2026 See omnystudio.com/lis...

On Monday 30 November there are two friendly sessions at the Library - morning and afternoon -  about signing up to and using the NHS App. Stephen Atkinson tells Mike Waddington what it's about. It's free but you need to book (before Friday 20 November) and there is some information you need to bring to sign up to the NHS App. ‘Everyday Digital Skills Using the NHS App’ which incl...

There is a monthly carers’ meeting which offers a confidential, non-judgemental space to share experiences, advice and knowledge. Held on the second Wednesday of each month at the Community Centre, it’s a valuable opportunity to connect, learn from others and support one another. The group meet every Wednesday afternoon between 2pm and 4pm, with the carers group meeting on every 2nd We...

A new trial scheme with the Chase and Headley Pharmacies and the Bordon Foodbank is set to ensure that everyone can access vitamins as the winter draws in. There is a voucher scheme in place for anyone that uses the foodbank. Jamie Biggs from the pharmacy tells Julie Butler more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Residents, veterans and serving personnel gathered in Whitehill and Bordon on Wednesday for the annual Remembrance Service and Parade. Around 130 REME personnel made a welcomed return to the town and joined local cadets and community groups to honour those who served and sacrificed. Shine Radio's Julie Butler spoke to many of those attending to find out what Armistice Day meant to them. See omnyst...

It was a slightly unusual Current Affairs Group meeting on 11 November held at One Tree Books.  The Rosemary Foundation spoke about what they do and group members wanted to know about making  their own preparations.  Nurses Fran and Jill spoke about the service and how they support people and families. They also spoke about the impact it has on them and the support they have to deli...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. December Means Light Up Liphook is coming. Bedales has a strong tradition in science, not just the arts. We spotlight some local job opportunities. 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 12 November, 2026 See omnystudio.com/...

People will see the large fenced off area of the Heath where, Town Ranger Jacob Gibson explains, the topsoil has been scraped away to stimulate heather growth. Jacob talks to Mike Waddington about helping the Heath recover and that needs heather, stirring the deeps and treading very carefully. And it will take time to allow nature to perform its wondrous work. He also talks about other work underw...

Darren 'Daz' Hare, held the Royal British Legion's Standard in front of the War Memorial on the High Street as the Reverend Will Hughes led a brief service to mark Armistice Day, "when the guns fell silent." Local RBL Chairman, James Deane, said this is a more personal part of remembrance after Sunday's massive event. About 100 people, including Petersfield's Mayor, Councillor Jamie Matthews, atte...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Memories of a lifetime, sometimes it’s hard to let go. Arts Society Petersfield has a mission and an appeal. What’s on the foodbank shopping list this week. 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 11 November, 202...

St Laurence's Church on Station Road holds a Welcome Cafe open to all on the second Tuesday of every month, from 2pm, for company, music and talks over tea, coffee and cake. This month the speaker was Sue Tunstall talking about her 40 year of dream of going to the Cook Islands in the Pacific; she and her husband Mike finally visited in May Mike Waddington speaks to Sue and Mike about it and the Ca...

The Traders' Table is where we meet local business leaders and discover what drives them and their businesses. This month: Ellie Kis is a Chartered Physiotherapist from Petersfield. Her business EK Movement provides physiotherapy, personal training and sports massage plus lots of home visits. Huw Trevor runs a micro brewery in Steep Marsh. Dizzy Heights Beer. And  David Payne is from BAS...

On Monday 9 November, Dr Gary Carré-Skinner, a biologist, delivered the 60th Public Eckersley Science Lecture to a packed Olivier Theatre at the school. The public lecture is named after two eminent scientists from Bedales and started 60 years ago in 1966.  The topic was DNA and it ended with the possibilities a discovery nearly 80 years ago opens up today - like earlier cancer diagnos...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Mayor talks about the Council Budget. A seventy year old has run the seventy miles from London to Petersfield. Stephen is here with a taste of things coming up with What’s On across the Petersphere. To share your news stories email  team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500. You make it shine. Pub...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Huge turnout as Petersfield Remembers. Josh has the sporting results from across the Petersphere. Ellise has this weekends results from the east hants community lottery. 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 9 November, 202...

It's been a difficult time for Petersfield women's rams football side. A victim of their own success jumping 3 leagues in just 2 seasons. But although results have not gone their way in the new division so far, there is a chance to progress in the Plate competition where they take on a Portchester side at home. Shine radio take a trip to Smartspaces stadium to see how they got on. https://petersfi...

Julie and Mike take the Shine Radio microphones to a Dementia Walking Football match at the Taro Centre. Meet the participants, the organisers and hear how this gentle sport provides important social contact and personal exercise for so many people living with dementia. The recording was made in the summer - in case you were wondering about the references to hot weather! You can find out more abou...

Bramshott & Liphook Parish Council have just launched an exciting new event for December on the Village Green. Laura and Geraldine told Mark Simpson more about Light Up Liphook. Do join them for The lighting of the Village Tree, switching on the village Christmas lights, performances from Liphook Infants School Choir, Liss Band, carols, lights, the Scouts Barbecue, mulled wine, hot chocolate a...

The Town Square was filled to capacity as hundreds of people attended the Remembrance Day service and parade to the War Memorial where young people read out the names inscribed there. Many organisations and people joined the Petersfield Royal British Legion in laying wreaths at the Memorial, including all our Councils, our MP, schools and many voluntary and service organisations. We hear from serv...

On the day before Remembrance Sunday, 8 November, and the forthcoming Armistice Day on Wednesday 11 November, volunteers from the Petersfield Society are refreshing the planters around the memorial with flowers of significance, as a mark of respect.  It is also part of work with local councils about planting in Petersfield places. Volunteers Beth and Hannah speak to Mike Waddington about it.&...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Local MP explains his new role in the shadow cabinet. Local man makes a splash on the world stage. 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 6 November, 2026 See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Chance to vote for ideas that could improve Petersfield. New look play areas have officially opened in Liphook. Some Highlighted local job opportunities. 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 5 November, 2026 See omnystudio...

Our official Petersfield personalities of the year are switching on the Christmas lights in The Square this year. Shine Radio's Joff Lacey and Geoff Wootton lead the fun with music, food, drink and the big countdown to the town's festive illumination. There'll be enjoyable heartwarming performances from schools and drama groups and The Salvation Army band will lead the carol singing. Put the date...