The Mayor, Councillor Chris Paige, opened the new and accessible play park, which is alongside the Taro Leisure Centre.

It’s one of 7 in the area managed by Petersfield Town Council and they have plans - details as yet unannounced - to upgrade more when funds allow.

Project Manager Steve Field, tells us about opening day.

More about parks and green spaces here: Petersfield-Parks-Directory-Oct22.pdf 

Photos courtesy of Petersfield Town Council.

The Mayor, Councillor Chris Paige, opened the new and accessible play park, which is alongside the Taro Leisure Centre.
It&rsquo;s one of 7 in the area managed by Petersfield Town Council and they have plans - details as yet unannounced - to upgrade more when funds allow.
Project Manager Steve Field, tells us about opening day.
More about parks and green spaces here:&nbsp;<a href="https://visitpetersfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Petersfield-Parks-Directory-Oct22.pdf">Petersfield-Parks-Directory-Oct22.pdf&nbsp;</a>
Photos courtesy of Petersfield Town Council.

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Biggest children’s play park opened at Penns Place

Commander Loftus Jones was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his supreme courage when horrifically injured 110 years ago, at the end of May 1916, which will be commemorated again this year. 

Local historian Bill Gosney tells Mike Waddington about the story and the plaque outside St Peter's in the Square.

Commander Loftus Jones was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his supreme courage when horrifically injured 110 years ago, at the end of May 1916, which will be commemorated again this year.&nbsp;
Local historian Bill Gosney tells Mike Waddington about the story and the plaque outside St Peter's in the Square.

Remembering the courage of Petersfield’s Loftus Jones

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Can you spare some time to help your local festival?
Petersfield U3A family history group brings ancestors to life .
Runny Honeys are back with their ever popular 5k run.
what’s on around the Petersphere.

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Published at 4:58am on 21 April, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Can you spare some time to help your local festival?</li>
<li>Petersfield U3A family history group brings ancestors to life .</li>
<li>Runny Honeys are back with their ever popular 5k run.</li>
<li>what&rsquo;s on around the Petersphere.</li>
</ul>
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.
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Published at 4:58am on 21 April, 2026

Local news for Tuesday 21st April

In the Sportlight welcomes back it's knight of the oval coffee table, yes Isaac's back to share his customary wisdom and wit. In this episode Petersfield Rugby club begin their campaign for promotion to Regional Division 1 but have the toughest of tasks as they face Winchester in the first round of the knockout stages. https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/ . With football still mainly dominating the sporting scene just now, Petersfield the men's rams side wrap up their season with 3 games in a week culminating in a home showdown with East Cowes Victoria. Can they sign off a difficult season on a high? And the women's rams are beginning their final run towards league glory. Ahead of the big crunch match with Sholing next week, first up this weekend is a tricky tie with Portchester. https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/ . With most of their tough away games played, Liss Athletic have a casual run in towards the end of their season campaign. Coach Mark Glazier asks his team for maximum points but Bishop's Waltham Dynamos are known to be fighters. https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/lissathletic . Also in football The differing fortunes of the Liphook men's and women's teams couldn't be more contrast. The women's team are league champions and are just playing their last matches for fun. The men's side however are in a relegation scrap. This week they take on a highly rated Moneyfields team at home. https://www.liphookunitedfootballclub.org/ . And finally Petersfield A table tennis side have just the waiting game to see out as the title challengers wrap up their final matches. Will Petersfield regain the title? https://www.petersfieldttclub.org.uk/

In the Sportlight welcomes back it's knight of the oval coffee table, yes Isaac's back to share his customary wisdom and wit. In this episode Petersfield Rugby club begin their campaign for promotion to Regional Division 1 but have the toughest of tasks as they face Winchester in the first round of the knockout stages. <a href="https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/">https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/</a> . With football still mainly dominating the sporting scene just now, Petersfield the men's rams side wrap up their season with 3 games in a week culminating in a home showdown with East Cowes Victoria. Can they sign off a difficult season on a high? And the women's rams are beginning their final run towards league glory. Ahead of the big crunch match with Sholing next week, first up this weekend is a tricky tie with Portchester.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/">https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/</a> . With most of their tough away games played, Liss Athletic have a casual run in towards the end of their season campaign. Coach Mark Glazier asks his team for maximum points but Bishop's Waltham Dynamos are known to be fighters. <a href="https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/lissathletic">https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/lissathletic</a> . Also in football The differing fortunes of the Liphook men's and women's teams couldn't be more contrast. The women's team are league champions and are just playing their last matches for fun. The men's side however are in a relegation scrap. This week they take on a highly rated Moneyfields team at home. <a href="https://www.liphookunitedfootballclub.org/">https://www.liphookunitedfootballclub.org/</a> . And finally Petersfield A table tennis side have just the waiting game to see out as the title challengers wrap up their final matches. Will Petersfield regain the title? https://www.petersfieldttclub.org.uk/

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