For international women's day we look back at the life of the pioneering 20th century conductor Kathleen Merritt.

Music: Bittersweet by Poddington Bear. Used under Creative Commons licence
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For international women's day we look back at the life of the pioneering 20th century conductor Kathleen Merritt.
Music: Bittersweet by Poddington Bear. Used under Creative Commons licence https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Piano_IV_Cinematic/Bittersweet_1577

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International Women's Day 60 second history - Kathleen Merritt

Steve White and his son Lewis, run the Petersfield Cobblers on Chapel Street and it’s been there for almost 30 years.

Steve himself has been in the business for 45 years and loves the work and the people - over the years he’s been invited to weddings and sadly funerals.

He speaks to Mike Waddington about the work, the machinery and his love for it all. 

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Steve White and his son Lewis, run the Petersfield Cobblers on Chapel Street and it&rsquo;s been there for almost 30 years.
Steve himself has been in the business for 45 years and loves the work and the people - over the years he&rsquo;s been invited to weddings and sadly funerals.
He speaks to Mike Waddington about the work, the machinery and his love for it all.&nbsp;
They're on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/petersfieldcobbler">Facebook</a>

Petersfield Cobbler almost 30 years on Chapel Street

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
A new five-year Partnership Management Plan for South Downs
It doesn’t have to be a gym workout, moving daily helps your health
Salvation Army rescues trafficked people from Modern Slavery
And after the news details of what’s on around the Petersphere

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Published at 4:58am on 10 March, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>A new five-year Partnership Management Plan for South Downs</li>
<li>It doesn&rsquo;t have to be a gym workout, moving daily helps your health</li>
<li>Salvation Army rescues trafficked people from Modern Slavery</li>
<li>And after the news details of 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 10 March, 2026

Local news for Tuesday 10th March

With just 4 games of the season to go, Petersfield rugby club are hot on the heels of the Old Tottonians for a finishing position of 5th in the league. In so doing, they would find themselves in the play-offs for promotion. But standing in their way are the Old Tiffinians this weekend a team that has truly shown their mettle in this league campaign and beat Petersfield convincingly back in November. https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/ . Petersfield the Rams mens side are still looking for their first league point since the turmoil of departures with coach and players in January. Saturday saw visitors Cowes Sports arrive at Love Lane https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/ . Liss Athletic are looking to shore up their defences after a spell of too many conceded goals. An accomplished Hedge End Rangers side invites Liss to their ground in Southampton. https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/lissathletic . Petersfield Hockey club have gritty and determined teams that play with a smile on their face. But sometimes the opposition sides underestimate them because they can produce performances as they did this weekend. https://www.petersfieldhockeyclub.com/

With just 4 games of the season to go, Petersfield rugby club are hot on the heels of the Old Tottonians for a finishing position of 5th in the league. In so doing, they would find themselves in the play-offs for promotion. But standing in their way are the Old Tiffinians this weekend a team that has truly shown their mettle in this league campaign and beat Petersfield convincingly back in November. <a href="https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/">https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/</a> . Petersfield the Rams mens side are still looking for their first league point since the turmoil of departures with coach and players in January. Saturday saw visitors Cowes Sports arrive at Love Lane <a href="https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/">https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/</a> . Liss Athletic are looking to shore up their defences after a spell of too many conceded goals. An accomplished Hedge End Rangers side invites Liss to their ground in Southampton. <a href="https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/lissathletic">https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/lissathletic</a> . Petersfield Hockey club have gritty and determined teams that play with a smile on their face. But sometimes the opposition sides underestimate them because they can produce performances as they did this weekend. https://www.petersfieldhockeyclub.com/

International Women's Day 60 second history - Kathleen Merritt

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