

Karaoke, Chess and St Peter's
On the first Sunday of every month there's karaoke and chess at St Peter's Hall from 11am until 1pm, and, surprisingly perhaps, it’s organised by St Peters Church. It’s a social activity suggested by members of the congregation and features all types of songs (and singing), from the musicals to T…

Local news for Wednesday 14th January
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Buriton Pond has an island as a haven for wildlife People with disabilities are getting more sports opportunities in Petersfield Home Start Butser is 28 years old and going strong! And let’s see what is on the foodbank list …

Home Start Butser is 28 years old and going strong!
Local family support organisation Home Start Butser is 28 years old in February this year. They have supported thousands of people over that time and are recruiting volunteers now for their next training course in March. They are also re-running their Baby massage sessions in February (6 Feb to 1…

Local news for Tuesday 13th January
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Worried about your heating bills, advice is at hand A very different January sale Pothole praise for Portsmouth …and after the news we’ve got your Shine Radio What’s On Guide with the latest happenings around the Petersphere.…

Growing Together with Ann & Coxy - January 2026
Join Ann & Coxy at the Adhurst Estate allotments as we swing into a new gardening year. This month we take the opportunity to look ahead to gardening and horticultural events coming up in the local area. Coxy offers advice on the best tasks to complete in your garden or on your allotment this mon…

Local news for Monday 12th January
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Mayor invites organisations to nominate their hard working heroes It was a wet weekend for Sports across the Petersphere, we’ll bring you the latest results Businesses in Petersfield are being offered help to develop new skil…

The P pod on location - Festival Hall Panto
This week we are on location at the Petersfield Festival Hall with the Pantomime, Oh yes we are! We go behind the scenes at panto get-in - that magical moment when a theatre transforms almost overnight. We chat to the director, members of the cast, including some of the children involved, and of c…

Petersfield's Mayor invites organisations to nominate their hard working heroes
On Monday 2 March, the Mayor, Councillor Chris Paige, will honour four or five individuals for their service to Petersfield, at the Annual Town Meeting. Organisations are asked to nominate one of their volunteers with some words about why. The Mayor told Mike Waddington about the awards and exte…

Local news for Friday 9th January
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. East Hampshire man is doing all he can for his hometown in Jamaica Deputy Town Clerk to be appointed Edward Thomas Fellowship Poetry Prize winners announced and We review this weekend’s sport To share your news stories email…

Edward Thomas Fellowship Poetry Prize winners announced
There were 300 entries for this annual award and the judge, award winning poet Daljit Naga, chose a winner from the 50 shortlisted. The First Prize went to Suzanna Fitzpatrick for her NHS inspired ‘This Spring’. Joint Second Prizes – Monica Kendall for ‘North Downs Way’ and John Saddler for ‘Wi…