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 news for Monday 4th May
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. A busy final month for Petersfield's Town Mayor. This weekend's sporting results from across the Petersphere. Voting for positions on Hampshire County Council takes place this Thursday. The latest results from the East Hants …
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Drinking with Phill and Mags - May 2026
This month we finally bring you mead a drink that is both ancient and now very modern. We also have a fantastic variety of beverages found at markets in the square - one interview including the immortal line "No penguins were harmed in the making of this coffee"! There is news chat and the usual…
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Calling all Walking Football teams
Dementia walking football teams and disability groups are invited to take part in a special one day tournament. Enjoy a friendly competition and a welcoming atmosphere. Why not get involved. Dementia Friendly Petersfield, working alongside Petersfield Football Club are looking forward to welcomin…
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Community volunteers revitalise Hobbs Lane
Staff from Alitex joined local volunteers in Petersfield to help restore planting areas in Hobbs Lane and the central car park. Led by landscape gardener Helene Young, the project includes ongoing car by community groups, with local funding supporting future town wide planting improvements.
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Petersfield Society hail Council tree decision
The Petersfield Society is pleased with the EHDC decision on 27 April to plant eight new trees in the Central Car Park, something they have campaigned for says Andy Moffat for the Society. He tells Mike Waddington why this is a good thing for preserving the Town; looking forward as well as preserv…
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Outgoing club captains raise record amounts for a local charity
2025-2026 Petersfield Golf Club captains were delighted to raise a record amount of £18,296.13 for Dementia Friendly Petersfield. They both wanted to recognise the generosity of all their club members, who made this a record year. Jackie Carter and Iain Thompson both have their own personal reaso…
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New traditional butchers opens in Petersfield
A new addition to Petersfield’s high street, Daniel Jones Traditional Butchers has officially opened its doors. It can be found in Chapel Street and brings to the town a combined 66 years of butchery experience. We spoke to Daniel before he opened his doors and quickly at the grand opening on Sat…
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A Petersfield Saturday: flying the flag for causes!
Saturday 2 May of the Bank Holiday weekend and people are out and about in the town. But as always, this weekend is no different as many causes are seeking support from passers by. Mike Waddington talks to the enthusiasts on the streets - the Christadelphians at Winton House, Cats Protection, The …
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We must cherish the Heath but keep it well managed
The 160+ members of the Friends of Petersfield Heath run the work parties that manage the habitat there, alongside the Town Council, the Ranger and the Fishing Bailiff. The Friends hold their AGM on 19 May at the Festival Hall at 7pm. The Heath can’t have too many friends says secretary Dr Richa…
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Rey, the one-eyed PTSD assistance dog
Rey is a rescue dog who supports his human partner, Jack, with the challenges of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). What is striking is the reciprocity that defines this partnership, in which each is helping the other. There are many practical tasks that a PTSD service dog is trained to hel…
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