In Dogs with Jobs this month meet Max, Edie and Joe, the close knit team who together ensure a successful lambing operation at Rothercombe Farm, Stroud.

The Border Collies' obsessive herding instinct comes into its own. With over 1000 expectant ewes, the fields become an outdoor maternity unit for six hectic weeks. No surprise that things can get a little intense...

Farmer Andy Snow talks to Kate Fairweather of Shine Radio about how he can recognise talent in a puppy, on the job training them and how each dog's personality, preferences and particular skills come into play with an impressive team effort at lambing time. 

For photos, visit https://shineradio.uk/dogswithjobs

Connected episodes:
Diva at the English National Sheepdog Trials 2023

Do you work your dog? Kate would love to hear from you!  Sporting dogs, caring dogs, service dogs - the more varied the better. Get in touch on team@shineradio.uk.

© and Kate Fairweather, 2021

In Dogs with Jobs this month meet Max, Edie and Joe, the close knit team who together ensure a successful lambing operation at Rothercombe Farm, Stroud.
The Border Collies' obsessive herding instinct comes into its own. With over 1000 expectant ewes, the fields become an outdoor maternity unit for six hectic weeks. No surprise that things can get a little intense...
Farmer Andy Snow talks to Kate Fairweather of Shine Radio about how he can recognise talent in a puppy, on the job training them and how each dog's personality, preferences and particular skills come into play with an impressive team effort at lambing time. 
For photos, visit <a href="https://shineradio.uk/dogswithjobs">https://shineradio.uk/dogswithjobs</a>
Connected episodes:
<ul>
<li>Diva at the <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/petersfieldstories/diva-the-sheepdog-at-the-english-national-sheepdog">English National Sheepdog Trials 2023</a></li>
</ul>
Do you work your dog? Kate would love to hear from you!  Sporting dogs, caring dogs, service dogs - the more varied the better. Get in touch on <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a>.
© and Kate Fairweather, 2021

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Celebrate the frontline workers of the canine world.

Kate Fairweather comes face to face with a diverse cast of working dogs, perfectly equipped with the instincts, intelligence and training to handle everything their jobs throw at them.

Humans and dogs have worked together for centuries - and still do today in our communities.

Some work with handlers, drawing on their natural hunting, herding, or guarding instincts, or an exceptional sense of smell. Others perform caring roles, providing companionship and support to humans.

Podcast of the Year at the Community Radio Awards 2022.

Produced by volunteers at Petersfield's Shine Radio. Contact Kate at team@shineradio.uk or call 01730 555 500.

Celebrate the frontline workers of the canine world.
Kate Fairweather comes face to face with a diverse cast of working dogs, perfectly equipped with the instincts, intelligence and training to handle everything their jobs throw at them.
Humans and dogs have worked together for centuries - and still do today in our communities.
Some work with handlers, drawing on their natural hunting, herding, or guarding instincts, or an exceptional sense of smell. Others perform caring roles, providing companionship and support to humans.
Podcast of the Year at the Community Radio Awards 2022.
Produced by volunteers at Petersfield's Shine Radio. Contact Kate at <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call 01730 555 500.

Meet the frontline workers of the canine world.

Dogs with Jobs

Edie, Max and Joe, the sheep farm workers

Mark Simpson has caught up with Fay Boyett, the editor of the Liphook Community Magazine, hand delivered in the first week of March.

Mark Simpson has caught up with Fay Boyett, the editor of the Liphook Community Magazine, hand delivered in the first week of March.

The Spring Edition of the Liphook Community Magazine is on the way

Reined In is a new comedy film by Godalming’s Richard Stride, currently on the Festival Circuit. 

 Richard has hopes it might also be made into a six part comedy series (the Caulfield Chronicles). 

Petersfield’s Town Criers, Faye and Martin Thompson, were invited to play roles in the wedding scenes set at a stables. They told us about the experience.

Richard tells us more about the film, its roots in vintage British comedy, his own roles in Star Wars, and also about happenstance; how moving one way or the other leads on to big developments - or not.

Faye and Martin enjoyed the crowd scenes and you can see a fleeting glimpse in the trailer on YouTube (below)

https://youtu.be/sKGeITZ1N4Y?si=e4n7wLZDGN_3F5j0

Reined In is a new comedy film by Godalming&rsquo;s Richard Stride, currently on the Festival Circuit.&nbsp;
&nbsp;Richard has hopes it might also be made into a six part comedy series (the Caulfield Chronicles).&nbsp;
Petersfield&rsquo;s Town Criers, Faye and Martin Thompson, were invited to play roles in the wedding scenes set at a stables. They told us about the experience.
Richard tells us more about the film, its roots in vintage British comedy, his own roles in Star Wars, and also about happenstance; how moving one way or the other leads on to big developments - or not.
Faye and Martin enjoyed the crowd scenes and you can see a fleeting glimpse in the trailer on YouTube (below)
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A new film - Reined In - sees Town Criers in new roles

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
FC Hiscock closing after 97 years
Tackling graffiti - speedy removal but is it effective?
Town Public Meeting this coming Monday
and we preview this weekend’s sport

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

You make it shine.

Published at 4:58am on 27 February, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>FC Hiscock closing after 97 years</li>
<li>Tackling graffiti - speedy removal but is it effective?</li>
<li>Town Public Meeting this coming Monday</li>
<li>and we preview this weekend&rsquo;s sport</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.
You make it shine.
Published at 4:58am on 27 February, 2026

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