We start the new year with a look back at some of our favourite pieces from 2025.  There was a lot to choose from and if we have not picked your favourite then why not listen back to the archive at shineradio.uk

We visit France, Holland and London (by way of Vietnam) and also come a little closer to home with a trip to Hambledon.

We start the new year with a look back at some of our favourite pieces from 2025.&nbsp; There was a lot to choose from and if we have not picked your favourite then why not listen back to the archive at <a href="https://shineradio.uk">shineradio.uk</a>
We visit France, Holland and London (by way of Vietnam) and also come a little closer to home with a trip to Hambledon.

Your regular monthly celebration of all things quaffable. 

Phill & Mags are wine enthusiasts, not to mention all the other drinks they can be found enjoying.

Every month they bring you hints, tips, recommendations, information and a range of interviews from winemakers, vineyards, retailers and restaurants.

Produced by volunteers at Petersfield's Shine Radio. https://shineradio.uk

Your regular monthly celebration of all things quaffable. 
Phill &amp; Mags are wine enthusiasts, not to mention all the other drinks they can be found enjoying.
Every month they bring you hints, tips, recommendations, information and a range of interviews from winemakers, vineyards, retailers and restaurants.
Produced by volunteers at Petersfield's Shine Radio. https://shineradio.uk

Your regular monthly celebration of all things quaffable.

Drinking with Phill & Mags

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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.

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.

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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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Drinking with Phill and Mags - Jan 2026

Citizens Advice are seeing significant challenges that are faced by their clients due to digital exclusion. In an age where essential services such as welfare benefits, but also simple things like paying a parking fine, is now impacting those without digital access.

With the rapid pace that technology is changing is this leaving many older adults left to struggle.

We also hear how volunteers are the back bone of how East Hampshire Citizens Advice operates. After volunteers week, it was a perfect time to seek more volunteers.

Here’s Amanda Whiteland-Smith from Citizens Advice to tell us more.

Citizens Advice are seeing significant challenges that are faced by their clients due to digital exclusion. In an age where essential services such as welfare benefits, but also simple things like paying a parking fine, is now impacting those without digital access.
With the rapid pace that technology is changing is this leaving many older adults left to struggle.
We also hear how volunteers are the back bone of how East Hampshire Citizens Advice operates. After volunteers week, it was a perfect time to seek more volunteers.
Here&rsquo;s Amanda Whiteland-Smith from Citizens Advice to tell us more.

Are many being left behind in our age of on line services

Petersfield's Steve Sheppard has just published his fifth book at 73. 

False Connections is a thriller, more sober than his previous comedies (the Dawson and Lucy series of three books and Lazy Town) and tells the story of former MI5 agent, Mel (for Melanie) Melana . 

Speaking to Mike Waddington, Steve talks about his novels, having a publisher and why self publishing works for him and the high production standards necessary for success.

He is also working on two more novels.

HIs books are available on line.

 

Petersfield's Steve Sheppard has just published his fifth book at 73.&nbsp;
False Connections is a thriller, more sober than his previous comedies (the Dawson and Lucy series of three books and Lazy Town) and tells the story of former MI5 agent, Mel (for Melanie) Melana .&nbsp;
Speaking to Mike Waddington, Steve talks about his novels, having a publisher and why self publishing works for him and the high production standards necessary for success.
He is also working on two more novels.
HIs books are available on line.
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Fifth novel in 9 years from local author Steve Sheppard - how does he do it?

Local campaigner Linda Wallace welcomes the recent Government announcement to increase the availability of meningitis vaccines for young people. 

Talking to Mike Waddington, Linda says more about the protection the vaccination offers and why young people heading off to university or college can be vulnerable.

She campaigns with Meningitis Now - which is 40 years old this year - after losing her son Adam to the disease.

It is rare but can be devastating she says but adds, "the protection works."

More about the vaccine here: Who is eligible for the new one-off MenB vaccine programme?  – UK Health Security Agency

and Meningitis Now | Meningitis charity | Research and awareness

Local campaigner Linda Wallace welcomes the recent Government announcement to increase the availability of meningitis vaccines for young people.&nbsp;
Talking to Mike Waddington, Linda says more about the protection the vaccination offers and why young people heading off to university or college can be vulnerable.
She campaigns with Meningitis Now - which is 40 years old this year - after losing her son Adam to the disease.
It is rare but can be devastating she says but adds, "the protection works."
More about the vaccine here:&nbsp;<a href="https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/06/12/who-is-eligible-for-the-new-one-off-menb-vaccine-programme/">Who is eligible for the new one-off&nbsp;MenB&nbsp;vaccine programme?&nbsp; &ndash; UK Health Security Agency</a>
and <a href="https://www.meningitisnow.org/">Meningitis Now | Meningitis charity | Research and awareness</a>

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