Pauline King has been a foster carer for 28 years, with six children of her own, and is a Support Worker with the Hampshire County Council ‘hive’ in Alton. 

They support foster carers in every way - face to face, in groups and on the phone - and demand for loving homes is very high.

In conversation with Mike Waddington, Pauline talks about her own experience, how she and her husband became carers, what support is provided, including finance, and the assessment which is thorough and practical when it comes to assessing what is best for your own circumstances as well as the child's.

She is in touch with those she's fostered and loves being a support worker, where her experience provides genuine expertise for people of all ages who want to help children in need of a loving home.

More at Hampshire County Council Fostering Service | Health and social care | Hampshire County Council

 

Pauline King has been a foster carer for 28 years, with six children of her own, and is a Support Worker with the Hampshire County Council &lsquo;hive&rsquo; in Alton.&nbsp;
They support foster carers in every way - face to face, in groups and on the phone - and demand for loving homes is very high.
In conversation with Mike Waddington, Pauline talks about her own experience, how she and her husband became carers, what support is provided, including finance, and the assessment which is thorough and practical when it comes to assessing what is best for your own circumstances as well as the child's.
She is in touch with those she's fostered and loves being a support worker, where her experience provides genuine expertise for people of all ages who want to help children in need of a loving home.
More at <a href="https://www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/fostering">Hampshire County Council Fostering Service | Health and social care | Hampshire County Council</a>
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Appeal for Foster Carers from an expert and demand is high

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Rowan ward will close this week
Mia has this weekends sporting results from across the Petersphere
Physic Garden needs Gate Keepers
…and we have the latest results from the East Hants Community Lottery

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Published at 5:00am on 26 January, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
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<li>Rowan ward will close this week</li>
<li>Mia has this weekends sporting results from across the Petersphere</li>
<li>Physic Garden needs Gate Keepers</li>
<li>&hellip;and we have the latest results from the East Hants Community Lottery</li>
</ul>
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Published at 5:00am on 26 January, 2026

Local news for Monday 26th January

Timescape is an opportunity for adults who experience isolation for whatever reason to come together, in a gentle, supported, welcoming environment. set within the beautiful South Downs National Park. Each session takes place at Butser Ancient Farm, is facilitated by Artscape and Co-facilitated/funded by SDNPA.

Maddy Molyneux told Phill Humphries about the project

Timescape is an opportunity for adults who experience isolation for whatever reason to come together, in a gentle, supported, welcoming environment. set within the beautiful South Downs National Park. Each session takes place at Butser Ancient Farm, is facilitated by Artscape and Co-facilitated/funded by SDNPA.
Maddy Molyneux told Phill Humphries about the project

Timescape Project at Butser ancient farm

In this special interview, Laura Sheppard speaks to Rob Ingram, one of the driving forces behind Entertainment Events, about an extraordinary year of fundraising through music, theatre and community-led events.

Recorded at a volunteer thank-you evening, the conversation reflects on the huge collective effort behind the scenes - from set builders and marquee teams to first aiders, front-of-house volunteers and performers - all of whom played a part in raising an impressive sum for the Rosemary Foundation.

The programme also features voices from across the evening, including the town crier Faye and deputy town crier Martin, local band Fate of the Magpie, and representatives from the Rosemary Foundation, who explain exactly what the charity does, how vital fundraising like this is to their running costs, and the real difference it makes to patients and families in the local area.

A warm, celebratory listen that captures the power of community, creativity and people coming together for a cause that truly matters.

In this special interview, Laura Sheppard speaks to Rob Ingram, one of the driving forces behind <a href="https://www.entertainment-events.co.uk/">Entertainment Events</a>, about an extraordinary year of fundraising through music, theatre and community-led events.
Recorded at a volunteer thank-you evening, the conversation reflects on the huge collective effort behind the scenes - from set builders and marquee teams to first aiders, front-of-house volunteers and performers - all of whom played a part in raising an impressive sum for the <a href="https://rosemary-foundation.org.uk/">Rosemary Foundation</a>.
The programme also features voices from across the evening, including the town crier Faye and deputy town crier Martin, local band Fate of the Magpie, and representatives from the Rosemary Foundation, who explain exactly what the charity does, how vital fundraising like this is to their running costs, and the real difference it makes to patients and families in the local area.
A warm, celebratory listen that captures the power of community, creativity and people coming together for a cause that truly matters.

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