Local meteorologist Richard Marks is back with the area's most detailed and knowledgeable forecast.

Richard says the Spanish plume will heat us up as the weekend approaches, but how long can this warm spell last? 

Local meteorologist Richard Marks is back with the area's most detailed and knowledgeable forecast.
Richard says the Spanish plume will heat us up as the weekend approaches, but how long can this warm spell last?&nbsp;

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 stories or join our volunteer team. Find out more at https://shineradio.uk, email team@shineradio.uk or call Petersfield 01730 555 500.

You make it shine.

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 stories or join our volunteer team. Find out more at <a href="https://shineradio.uk">https://shineradio.uk</a>, email <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call Petersfield 01730 555 500.
You make it shine.

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Richard has retired from this podcast but you can listen back to past editions.

If you know Petersfield's weather and would like to step into Richard's meteorological shoes then we would be thrilled to welcome you into our community radio project.

Email team@shineradio.uk

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Standing outside to get even closer to the elements, Petersfield meteorologist Richard Marks shares his latest forecast for our town's unique microclimate.

Richard consults his personal archive of local weather data to compare current conditions to those of the past. He also explains interesting weather conditions that can affect Petersfield and shares aspects of weather lore.

Email team@shineradio.uk with your weather observations and questions for Richard.

Produced by volunteers at Petersfield's Shine Radio.

Proudly sponsored by Hector's Menswear, Chapel Street, Petersfield

Richard has retired from this podcast but you can listen back to past editions.
If you know Petersfield's weather and would like to step into Richard's meteorological shoes then we would be thrilled to welcome you into our community radio project.
Email team@shineradio.uk
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Standing outside to get even closer to the elements, Petersfield meteorologist Richard Marks shares his latest forecast for our town's unique microclimate.
Richard consults his personal archive of local weather data to compare current conditions to those of the past. He also explains interesting weather conditions that can affect Petersfield and shares aspects of weather lore.
Email <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> with your weather observations and questions for Richard.
Produced by volunteers at Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Proudly sponsored by Hector's Menswear, Chapel Street, Petersfield

The latest conditions for Petersfield's unique South Downs microclimate

Petersfield Weather with Richard Marks

A hot spell coming, but for how long?

 The Current Affairs group, in its last meeting of 2025, turned its attention to compassion for animals in food.

Phil Brooke, 27 years at Compassion in World Farming, spoke about work with farmers and supermarkets to end bad practice.

He highlights how partnership has helped improve things and how the consumer can help.

More at ciwf.org.uk

The Current Affairs Group meets again in February 2026, returning to its usual venue at One Tree Books.  For more information, contact Phil Selby at pjselby@hotmail.co.uk

&nbsp;The Current Affairs group, in its last meeting of 2025, turned its attention to compassion for animals in food.
Phil Brooke, 27 years at Compassion in World Farming, spoke about work with farmers and supermarkets to end bad practice.
He highlights how partnership has helped improve things and how the consumer can help.
More at <a href="https://www.ciwf.org.uk/">ciwf.org.uk</a>
The Current Affairs Group meets again in February 2026, returning to its usual venue at One Tree Books.&nbsp; For more information, contact Phil Selby at pjselby@hotmail.co.uk

Compassion, farmers and supermarkets work together

At the last EHDC full council meeting, councillors joined and voted together to a motion from District Councillor, Ginny Boxall.

The motion to protect protect the rivers that flow through the district is a vital step toward safeguarding our streams and rivers, so they can recover and thrive.

At the last EHDC full council meeting, councillors joined and voted together to a motion from District Councillor, Ginny Boxall.
The motion to protect protect the rivers that flow through the district is a vital step toward safeguarding our streams and rivers, so they can recover and thrive.

Cross party agreement to recognise the importance of local chalk streams and rivers

Last Friday everyone came together at the Mubarak Mosque in Tilford to receive their cheques from their walks during the year in the National or Regional walks.

Over £380,00 was donated to support communities across East Hampshire and reaching out as far as Farnborough.

Petersfield Shine Radio was lucky enough to receive £1500.

Last Friday everyone came together at the Mubarak Mosque in Tilford to receive their cheques from their walks during the year in the National or Regional walks.
Over &pound;380,00 was donated to support communities across East Hampshire and reaching out as far as Farnborough.
Petersfield Shine Radio was lucky enough to receive &pound;1500.

A hot spell coming, but for how long?

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