Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.

Buriton Pond has an island as a haven for wildlife
People with disabilities are getting more sports opportunities in Petersfield
Home Start Butser is 28 years old and going strong!
And let’s see what is on the foodbank list this week

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Published at 4:58am on 14 January, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Buriton Pond has an island as a haven for wildlife People with disabilities are getting more sports opportunities in Petersfield Home Start Butser is 28 years old and going strong! And let&rsquo;s see what is on the foodbank list this week
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 14 January, 2026

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Local news for Wednesday 14th January

On the first Sunday of every month there's karaoke and chess at St Peter's Hall from 11am until 1pm, and, surprisingly perhaps, it’s organised by St Peters Church. 

It’s a social activity suggested by members of the congregation and features all types of songs (and singing), from the musicals to Take That! 

The Reverend Will Hughes tells Mike Waddington where the idea came from and the community ideal behind it. 

He also talks about their bell ringers and the choir but concedes he's yet to try the karaoke.

More details about all this at St Peter's Church of England in Petersfield and Facebook

 

On the first Sunday of every month there's karaoke and chess at St Peter's Hall from 11am until 1pm, and, surprisingly perhaps, it&rsquo;s organised by St Peters Church.&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s a social activity suggested by members of the congregation and features all types of songs (and singing), from the musicals to Take That!&nbsp;
The Reverend Will Hughes tells Mike Waddington where the idea came from and the community ideal behind it.&nbsp;
He also talks about their bell ringers and the choir but concedes he's yet to try the karaoke.
More details about all this at <a href="https://stpeterspetersfield.org.uk/">St Peter's Church of England in Petersfield</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StPetersChurchPetersfield">Facebook</a>
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Karaoke, Chess and St Peter's

Local family support organisation Home Start Butser is 28 years old in February this year.

They have supported thousands of people over that time and are recruiting volunteers now for their next training course in March.

They are also re-running their Baby massage sessions in February (6 Feb to 13 March - see picture.) 

Home Start's Manager Nicola Winter tells Mike Waddington about what being a volunteer with a local family needs and what happens on the course (one day a week for five weeks).

They are also looking for Trustees too.

More about all this at Home-Start Butser | the leading local family support charity

Local family support organisation Home Start Butser is 28 years old in February this year.
They have supported thousands of people over that time and are recruiting volunteers now for their next training course in March.
They are also re-running their Baby massage sessions in February (6 Feb to 13 March - see picture.)&nbsp;
Home Start's Manager Nicola Winter tells Mike Waddington about what being a volunteer with a local family needs and what happens on the course (one day a week for five weeks).
They are also looking for Trustees too.
More about all this at&nbsp;<a href="https://homestart-butser.org.uk/">Home-Start Butser | the leading local family support charity</a>

Home Start Butser is 28 years old and going strong!

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Worried about your heating bills, advice is at hand
A very different January sale
Pothole praise for Portsmouth
…and after the news we’ve got your Shine Radio What’s On Guide with the latest happenings around the Petersphere.

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

You make it shine.

Published at 4:58am on 13 January, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Worried about your heating bills, advice is at hand</li>
<li>A very different January sale</li>
<li>Pothole praise for Portsmouth</li>
<li>&hellip;and after the news we&rsquo;ve got your Shine Radio What&rsquo;s On Guide with the latest happenings 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.
You make it shine.
Published at 4:58am on 13 January, 2026

Local news for Wednesday 14th January

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