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

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Published at 5:00am on 16 October, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Remembrance 2026 underway.</li>
<li>Lift your way to better health.</li>
<li>Halloween SPOOKTACULAR RETURNS TO PETERSFIELD BOOKSHOP!</li>
<li>We preview this weekend&rsquo;s sport.</li>
</ul>
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Published at 5:00am on 16 October, 2026

Local news for Friday 16th October

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Food Caddy Collections off to a good start.
Women's Rugby is back!
Petersfield Social Club Appeals for support.
Round up of local jobs opportunities.

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Published at 5:00am on 15 October, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Food Caddy Collections off to a good start.</li>
<li>Women's Rugby is back!</li>
<li>Petersfield Social Club Appeals for support.</li>
<li>Round up of local jobs opportunities.</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 5:00am on 15 October, 2026

Local news for Thursday 15th October

Petersfield Theatre Group are preforming Monty Python's Spamalot in November at the Festival Hall.

With one month to go the Director, Ryan Watts, Musical Director Emily Horner, and cast members (including Sean Ridley from the Festival Hall management) talk to Mike Waddington about the challenges of 'the bright side of life!'

The show is on from Wednesday 18th November to Saturday 21st November.

Petersfield Theatre Group are preforming Monty Python's Spamalot in November at the Festival Hall.
With one month to go the Director, Ryan Watts, Musical Director Emily Horner, and cast members (including Sean Ridley from the Festival Hall management) talk to Mike Waddington about&nbsp;the challenges of 'the bright side of life!'
The show is on from Wednesday 18th November to Saturday 21st November.

International Women's Day 60 second history - Kathleen Merritt

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