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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Talking Books - July 2026
Local author Suzie Wilde and Tim O'Kelly of One Tree Books immerse you in a monthly indulgence of literature, storytelling and the world of books. We are joined this month by Louise Morrish, author and bookseller and Piper Knight, storyteller and encourager of young writers, The interview is with…
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Something wicked this way comes...
Something wicked is coming to the Petersphere... This weekend on Shine Radio, I've been chatting to Beccy Hope-Palmer, director of Macbeth at the Petersfield Shakespeare Festival, to find out what audiences can expect from this year's production. There's a Scottish take on Shakespeare's Scottish p…
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Regenerative farming restores health to the soil and boosts biodiversity at Downlands
James Gilboy has quite a family story, from his childhood in the Peak District, where he always loved farming and animals, through the sale of his family's successful bakery business to the recent search for the perfect home, where they could restore an historic estate. The place they found, dating…
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Petersfield Lions say 'thank you' with free ice cream
On Saturday 25 July, on The Heath, between 11am and 4pm there’s a Lion Hunt for children. On completion at their gazebo near the play ground, children are awarded a voucher for an ice cream at the Plump Duck and entry into a prize draw. It’s a thank you from the Lions to Petersfield for the sup…
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Stonepillow- there for anyone that needs them
Stonepillow never turns anyone away. The homeless charity based in Chichester was founded in 1989 by the congregation of St Richard’s Catholic Church in Cawley Road, following the death of a young homeless man in Chichester. Shine Radio asked them at the Churcher’s Community Fair why they chose to…
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Supporting families every step of the way
Naomi House and Jack’s Place provide expert hospice care, respite, therapies and bereavement support for more than 600 families across central southern England. They help babies, children and young adults live life to the fullest, whilst giving compassion, care and comfort. Shine Radio spoke to th…
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Festival Hall Development proceeds under new Chairman
Councillor Chris Paige is now the chair of the Festival Hall Development Committee - an extremely complex large project. Planning permission took two years and authority to proceed (by the planning authorities) has now been given. Costs are under the microscope. The use of the Festival Hall is…
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Local news for Friday 17th July
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Home Start Butser celebrates success and its volunteers. It’s time to sort out your old glasses for a good cause. Petersfield Lions launch Prostate testing day. We preview this weekend’s sport. To share your news stories ema…
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How a family of swans was rescued from a Petersfield garden
Two adult swans and five signets are in specialist protection after an emergency rescue in Petersfield. Jane raised the alarm after spotting the birds outside her home in Marden Way on the Herne Farm estate. After a scramble to find the right specialists, Danny Rogers came to Petersfield from a d…
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Petersfield Lions launch Prostate testing day
Petersfield Lions have once again opened bookings for free prostate testing, on Saturday 12 September between 10am and 3pm. They are supported by East Hants Council. The testing is carried out by the Prostate Cancer Support organisation, called PCASSSO, like the painter, They intentionally chose…
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