Andrew Earwaker is the Chair of Liphook, Bramshott and area u3a. Mark Simpson asked him about the formation of the organisation, its aims and the events and groups they organise in the Petersphere.

Andrew Earwaker is the Chair of Liphook, Bramshott and area u3a. Mark Simpson asked him about the formation of the organisation, its aims and the events and groups they organise in the Petersphere.

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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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Liphook & Bramshott u3a has some great groups and events

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Petersfield Council stands to remember Cllr Martin Holmes
Don’t let the New Year credit card bill get the better of you.
Clanfield Centre has a Pickleball Marathon
and We preview this weekend’s sport

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

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Published at 4:58am on 30 January, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Petersfield Council stands to remember Cllr Martin Holmes</li>
<li>Don&rsquo;t let the New Year credit card bill get the better of you.</li>
<li>Clanfield Centre has a Pickleball Marathon</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 30 January, 2026

Local news for Friday 30th January

Shine Radio's Julie Butler caught up with Amanda Whiteland Smith at Citizens Advice again this month.

January is a busy month for the team. It's all about ensuring you can pay those bills after Christmas. There's help and advice at hand if you need it.

There are changes to some of the benefits that you may receive in April. There is helpful advice to ensure you don't miss out.

Shine Radio's Julie Butler caught up with Amanda Whiteland Smith at Citizens Advice again this month.
January is a busy month for the team. It's all about ensuring you can pay those bills after Christmas. There's help and advice at hand if you need it.
There are changes to some of the benefits that you may receive in April. There is helpful advice to ensure you don't miss out.

Don’t let the New Year credit card bill get the better of you.

Councillor Chris Paige, Petersfield’s Town Mayor, gives Shine Radio his report for his  work of the last month.

He includes his thoughts on Councillor Martin Holmes, who died recently,  and speaks about the tribute made at the Council meeting on 29 January. Sending condolences to Councillor Holmes’ family, Chris also praises him for his dedication to Petersfield and the respect he was held in.

Chris speaks about his Mayor’s Awards  - a real revelation he says - to be handed out at the Public Town Meeting on Tuesday 3 March.

He says they are discussing with Councils  possible transfers of assets that may come out of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), and also the beginning of a management plan for Goodyer  Meadows.

He praises the decision not to postpone the local  elections, though he says his own ambitions are five to ten years away!

He speaks of his own family life and his full time job working in IT in the NHS and enjoyed attending the Panto with his daughter

He also dangles a trailer for his final meeting , “May the 4th be with you” being his clue. And he had his portrait done by local artists Sheryl Pape.

Councillor Chris Paige, Petersfield&rsquo;s Town Mayor, gives Shine Radio his report for his &nbsp;work of the last month.
He includes his thoughts on Councillor Martin Holmes, who died recently, &nbsp;and speaks about the tribute made at the Council meeting on 29 January. Sending condolences to Councillor Holmes&rsquo; family, Chris also praises him for his dedication to Petersfield and the respect he was held in.
Chris speaks about his Mayor&rsquo;s Awards &nbsp;- a real revelation he says - to be handed out at the Public Town Meeting on Tuesday 3 March.
He says they are discussing with Councils&nbsp; possible transfers of assets that may come out of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), and also the beginning of a management plan for Goodyer &nbsp;Meadows.
He praises the decision not to postpone the local &nbsp;elections, though he says his own ambitions are five to ten years away!
He speaks of his own family life and his full time job working in IT in the NHS and enjoyed attending the Panto with his daughter
He also dangles a trailer for his final meeting , &ldquo;May the 4th be with you&rdquo; being his clue. And he had his portrait done by local artists Sheryl Pape.

Liphook & Bramshott u3a has some great groups and events

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