In this first epsiode, Joff and Geoff look at waste management in the Petersfield area, including the risk that our local recycling centre could be lost as Hampshire County Council attempts to balance its books.

You can contact Joff and Geoff on 01730 555 500 or via our website at https://shineradio.uk/contact/

In this first epsiode, Joff and Geoff look at waste management in the Petersfield area, including the risk that our local recycling centre could be lost as Hampshire County Council attempts to balance its books.
You can contact Joff and Geoff on 01730 555 500 or via our website at https://shineradio.uk/contact/

Petersfield’s favourite grumpy old men share what’s been getting up their respective noses.

Potholes driving you potty? Verges vexing you? Dog mess making a poopocalypse in your parish? Perhaps a chatty podcast by two middle aged men can help.

Enjoy a dose of light-hearted banter, feelgood fun and cathartic middle-aged offloadin’ with Joff Lacey and Geoff Wootton.

You can contact Joff and Geoff via our website at https://shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500.

Petersfield’s favourite grumpy old men share what’s been getting up their respective noses.
Potholes driving you potty? Verges vexing you? Dog mess making a poopocalypse in your parish? Perhaps a chatty podcast by two middle aged men can help.
Enjoy a dose of light-hearted banter, feelgood fun and cathartic middle-aged offloadin’ with Joff Lacey and Geoff Wootton.
You can contact Joff and Geoff via our website at <a href="https://shineradio.uk">https://shineradio.uk</a> or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500.

Cathartic middle-aged offloadin' from Joff Lacey and Geoff Wootton.

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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 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.
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Local man Charles Bevan was the guest speaker at the Current Affairs group that meets at One Tree Books.

Charles was speaking about his life time's work in Development and says that the new situation may need a rethink and some ideas are making a come-back!

He is the author of the paperback  Development Aid: The Good, the bad and the ugly. The real story of international aid for those who are perplexed.

He speaks to Mike Waddington about the complexities and assumptions around the topic and chasing economic growth and how to kick start it.

The Current 

Charles' book here Development Aid: The Good, the bad and the ugly. The real story of international aid for those who are perplexed.: Amazon.co.uk: Bevan, Charles: 9781913713720: Books

 

Local man Charles Bevan was the guest speaker at the Current Affairs group that meets at One Tree Books.
Charles was speaking about his life time's work in Development and says that the new situation may need a rethink and some ideas are making a come-back!
He is the author of the paperback&nbsp; Development Aid: The Good, the bad and the ugly. The real story of international aid for those who are perplexed.
He speaks to Mike Waddington about the complexities and assumptions around the topic and chasing economic growth and how to kick start it.
The Current&nbsp;
Charles' book here <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Development-Aid-ugly-international-perplexed/dp/1913713725">Development Aid: The Good, the bad and the ugly. The real story of international aid for those who are perplexed.: Amazon.co.uk: Bevan, Charles: 9781913713720: Books</a>
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The Thorny problems of international development discussed at Current Affairs Group

Lizzie Allen, 22, is a finalist at the Havant and South Downs College Apprenticeship Awards 2026 and works at Juniper, in Lavant Street, who are also shortlisted for Employer of the Year at those awards.

Lizzie, who has Down syndrome, works 15 hours a week at Juniper, and has to reach goals under the customer services apprenticeship scheme.

We speak to one of the owner/Managers of Juniper, Vicky, who tells us about the nomination and what is entailed.

Lizzie also volunteers at Winton House where we spoke to her colleagues and Lizzie herself. 

Lizzie Allen, 22, is a finalist at the Havant and South Downs College Apprenticeship Awards 2026 and works at Juniper, in Lavant Street, who are also shortlisted for Employer of the Year at those awards.
Lizzie, who has Down syndrome, works 15 hours a week at Juniper, and has to reach goals under the customer services apprenticeship scheme.
We speak to one of the owner/Managers of Juniper, Vicky, who tells us about the nomination and what is entailed.
Lizzie also volunteers at Winton House where we spoke to her colleagues and Lizzie herself.&nbsp;

Juniper shortlisted for apprenticeship awards

Phill Humphries speak to council chair Chris Paterson about planning, playgrounds and popping over to Normandy for twinning.  Listen in to the latest roundup of what is happening in Clanfield.

Phill Humphries speak to council chair Chris Paterson about planning, playgrounds and popping over to Normandy for twinning.&nbsp; Listen in to the latest roundup of what is happening in Clanfield.

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