Richard Marks breaks the sad but inevitable news - the hot spell is over.

Richard Marks breaks the sad but inevitable news - the hot spell is over.

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We cover community news, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs market town of Petersfield in Hampshire, UK.

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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.

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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 return to more normal weather conditions

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 Take That! 

The Reverend Will Hughes tells Mike Waddington where the idea came from and the community ideal behind it. 

He also talks about their bell ringers and the choir but concedes he's yet to try the karaoke.

More details about all this at St Peter's Church of England in Petersfield and Facebook

 

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&rsquo;s organised by St Peters Church.&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s a social activity suggested by members of the congregation and features all types of songs (and singing), from the musicals to Take That!&nbsp;
The Reverend Will Hughes tells Mike Waddington where the idea came from and the community ideal behind it.&nbsp;
He also talks about their bell ringers and the choir but concedes he's yet to try the karaoke.
More details about all this at <a href="https://stpeterspetersfield.org.uk/">St Peter's Church of England in Petersfield</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StPetersChurchPetersfield">Facebook</a>
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Karaoke, Chess and St Peter's

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 this week

To share your news stories email team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500.

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Published at 4:58am on 14 January, 2026

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&rsquo;s see what is on the foodbank list this week
To share your news stories email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500.
You make it shine.
Published at 4:58am on 14 January, 2026

Local news for Wednesday 14th January

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 13 March - see picture.) 

Home Start's Manager Nicola Winter tells Mike Waddington about what being a volunteer with a local family needs and what happens on the course (one day a week for five weeks).

They are also looking for Trustees too.

More about all this at Home-Start Butser | the leading local family support charity

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 13 March - see picture.)&nbsp;
Home Start's Manager Nicola Winter tells Mike Waddington about what being a volunteer with a local family needs and what happens on the course (one day a week for five weeks).
They are also looking for Trustees too.
More about all this at&nbsp;<a href="https://homestart-butser.org.uk/">Home-Start Butser | the leading local family support charity</a>

A return to more normal weather conditions

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