Local meteorologist Richard Marks looks ahead to the next few days. He's as hot as us all.

Local meteorologist Richard Marks looks ahead to the next few days. He's as hot as us all.

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

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 https://shineradio.uk, email team@shineradio.uk or call Petersfield 01730 555 500.

You make it shine.

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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Heatwave update from Richard Marks - when will the weather break?

In this pilot edition of our new business roundtable programme, Stephen Martin invites three local business operators to join him around the traders' table.

Antonia runs Madeleine's on Lavant Street, Beth operates a Pilates business and Tim is from the solicitors firm Biscoes where this edition of the programme was recorded.

Together they share insights and experiences from their business lives, the relationships they build with their clients and customers, and some of the challenges they face.

Plus Susan Orringe from First Friday pops-in to let use know about a business networking opportunity coming up in February.

The Traders' Table s supported by First Friday, Petersfield's monthly business networking club and is produced in Petersfield by Shine Radio. 

In this pilot edition of our new business roundtable programme, Stephen Martin invites three local business operators to join him around the traders' table.
Antonia runs Madeleine's on Lavant Street, Beth operates a Pilates business and Tim is from the solicitors firm Biscoes where this edition of the programme was recorded.
Together they share insights and experiences from their business lives, the relationships they build with their clients and customers, and some of the challenges they face.
Plus Susan Orringe from First Friday pops-in to let use know about a business networking opportunity coming up in February.
The Traders' Table s supported by First Friday, Petersfield's monthly business networking club and is produced in Petersfield by Shine Radio.&nbsp;

The Traders' Table: Antonia Troth, Beth Svarovska & Tim Gamester

On Monday 16 February at Churcher’s College, Petersfield Save the Children hold their annual fashion show (£10 entrance fee) and clothing sale (on the following two days), which raises thousands of pounds to relieve child poverty in the UK and abroad

They have been organising this show and sale since the 1960s and raise significant amounts from generous local people.

They are asking for your ’good as new’ clothing to sell there and share the sale proceeds 50:50.

They’re collecting at Churcher’s on Valentine’s Day, Saturday 14 February.

Jane Rebeiro from Petersfield Save the Children spoke to Mike Waddington about what they are doing and why.

All the details about the event and how to donate your ‘good as new’ at Petersfield Save the Children – The Big Sale 2026

On Monday 16 February at Churcher&rsquo;s College,&nbsp;Petersfield Save the Children hold their annual fashion show (&pound;10 entrance fee) and clothing sale (on the following two days), which raises thousands of pounds to relieve child poverty in the UK and abroad
They have been organising this show and sale since the 1960s and raise significant amounts from generous local people.
They are asking for your &rsquo;good as new&rsquo; clothing to sell there and share the sale proceeds 50:50.
They&rsquo;re collecting at Churcher&rsquo;s on Valentine&rsquo;s Day, Saturday 14 February.
Jane Rebeiro from Petersfield Save the Children spoke to Mike Waddington about what they are doing and why.
All the details about the event and how to donate your &lsquo;good as new&rsquo; at Petersfield <a href="https://www.petersfield-savethechildren.co.uk/petersfield-big-sale/?doing_wp_cron=1768551558.7251660823822021484375">Save the Children &ndash; The Big Sale 2026</a>

Fashion Show  and Big Sale to raise funds for Save the Children

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Warning issued as people throw large items onto frozen Petersfield Pond
Fairshares and a Valentines Treat
PACT AGM hears about a great year’s progress
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 5:00am on 16 January, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Warning issued as people throw large items onto frozen Petersfield Pond</li>
<li>Fairshares and a Valentines Treat</li>
<li>PACT AGM hears about a great year&rsquo;s progress</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 5:00am on 16 January, 2026

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