Petersfield's Shine Radio
Petersfield's Shine Radio
Local stories, local voices and local information from Petersfield. We cover community news, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs market town of Petersfield in Hampshire, UK. This feed includes all our on-demand audio. Find our more specific feeds by searching "Petersfield" on your favourite podcast app. Shine Radio is the radio station made by you. Share your …Social links:
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Local parents set to open play café
Pieter and Tammy saw a need for an environment where children and families can play and connect in the heart of Petersfield. Their vision grew after the former Little Leaf Play Café closed its doors and saw an opportunity for a brand new venue focused around early years and learning through play. t…
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Joely Richardson opens Bramshott Open Gardens
Local resident and actress Joely Richardson opened Bramshott Open Gardens on Saturday 13th June. Best known for Nip/Tuck, Downton Abbey The Finale, 101 Dalmatians and The Gentleman, Joely has been a visitor before, with her mother Dame Vanessa Redgrave. Every two years since it started in 1987, …
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Local news for Friday 12th June
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Police warn online sellers after fake cash is used in marketplace scams. The hum of a happy alpaca herd. Off the Record youth counselling now in Dragon Street. We preview this weekend’s sport. To share your news stories emai…
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Salvation Army exhibition follows the clock from 140 years ago
The Salvation Army in Petersfield is 140 years old this year. They have an exhibition on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 June at their Hall on Swan Street, so people can see and hear all about it. Regimental Sergeant Major Steve Field talks to Mike Waddington about the event, some of the history, the W…
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Petersfield's Town Criers make Take a Break
Faye and Martin Thompson, Petersfield Town Criers, are featured in the latest Take A Break magazine, for being husband and wife town criers. They say it’s all about supporting Petersfield events and businesses and promoting the town itself. They tell Mike Waddington all about the work they love …
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Local news for Thursday 11th June
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Winton Players wowed with two awards. enjoy bountiful gardens and sweeping lawns or local charities. New facebook group for the Joys of Motorcycling. We have a roundup of local job opportunities. To share your news stories e…
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The hum of a happy alpaca herd
Nikki Grant is the Accidental Alpaca Farmer, based near Wickham with a herd of 50 and she spins her own alpaca wool. She spoke at Petersfield Women's Institute on Wednesday 10 June to the usual lively WI audience. An accredited trainer, and very knowledgeable - she’d write a book if she had time…
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"It's good to be back," says Petersfield Community Events
Ben Errey and Steve Jacob have thanked the Petersfield community for welcoming the Spring Festival back to the town. It was the first festival since 2024 and it has been hailed a success thanks to the generous financial support of individuals, businesses and the Town Council. Plans are now underway…
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Off the Record youth counselling now in Dragon Street
Thanks to funding secured by Councillor Rob Mocatta, youth counselling service Off the Record (based in Havant) now offer young people between 11 and 25 free counselling in Petersfield, at Worcester House in Dragon Street. They can sign up themselves or be referred by a school or GP. Katharine…
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Local news for Wednesday 10th June
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. AI – it is helpful, but not for everything. Homestart Butser celebrates their volunteers. Lindford Parish Council pioneers a new bleed control cabinet at the village Spar. And let’s see what’s needed at the foodbank this week…
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