Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
MIND Expands to Whitehill and Bordon.
Rock Choir raises the roof for Save The Children.
Family-run Dragon Street shop celebrates first anniversary with exciting expansion.
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 17 April, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
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<li>MIND Expands to Whitehill and Bordon.</li>
<li>Rock Choir raises the roof for Save The Children.</li>
<li>Family-run Dragon Street shop celebrates first anniversary with exciting expansion.</li>
<li>We preview this weekend&rsquo;s sport.</li>
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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 17 April, 2026

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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 news for Friday 17th April

Hampshire County Council offers a short term reablement service to help residents after an illness or hospital discharge.

The service includes community response teams providing temporary support to manage day to day tasks as Shine Radio’s Stephen Martin discovered after breaking both his wrists on his latest holiday.

Hampshire County Council offers a short term reablement service to help residents after an illness or hospital discharge.
The service includes community response teams providing temporary support to manage day to day tasks as Shine Radio&rsquo;s Stephen Martin discovered after breaking both his wrists on his latest holiday.

Stephen Martin discovered short term support is at hand when you need it

Wylds Farm in Liss is hosting a family fun day to support a charity that means a great deal to a local family. Local mum Millie shares the story behind the event, the support the charity has provided since the loss of their baby son, Otto, and why the venue holds such special significance for them.

It’s the second time Jo Gray has met with Millie to talk about The Lily Foundation—and this time, Millie also had some happy news to share.

The event, held in memory of baby Otto, takes place on Saturday, 23 May. For more details, visit the Wylds Farm website.

Wylds Farm in Liss is hosting a family fun day to support a charity that means a great deal to a local family. Local mum Millie shares the story behind the event, the support the charity has provided since the loss of their baby son, Otto, and why the venue holds such special significance for them.
It&rsquo;s the second time Jo Gray has met with Millie to talk about The Lily Foundation&mdash;and this time, Millie also had some happy news to share.
The event, held in memory of baby Otto, takes place on Saturday, 23 May. For more details, visit the Wylds Farm website.

Wylds Farm Charity Fun Day for a cause close to a local family’s heart

Petersfield is the top fundraising branch of Save the Children in the UK and on Wednesday a further £1,151 came from the collection at the door after the soaring choruses of the Rock Choir raised the roof at a packed St Peter's church.

They sang their hearts out in the free event with hits from, amongst others, Oasis, Earth, Wind  and Fire, Aerosmith, Erasure Guns 'n' Roses and Huey Lewis.

Mike Waddington spoke to event organiser Prue Rushmer (who also explains why she is in the Choir)  and Choir Leader Rachel Hart, a professional singer, who says more about Rock Choir and its tatser sessions.

We also hear from appreciative audience members!

Save the Children at Save the Children

More on the Rock Choir Rachel Hart - Rock Choir

 

 

Petersfield is the top fundraising branch of Save the Children in the UK and on Wednesday a further &pound;1,151 came from the collection at the door after the soaring choruses of the Rock Choir raised the roof at a packed St Peter's church.
They sang their hearts out in the free event with hits from, amongst others, Oasis, Earth, Wind&nbsp; and Fire, Aerosmith, Erasure Guns 'n' Roses and Huey Lewis.
Mike Waddington spoke to event organiser Prue Rushmer (who also explains why she is in the Choir)&nbsp; and Choir Leader Rachel Hart, a professional singer, who says more about Rock Choir and its tatser sessions.
We also hear from appreciative audience members!
Save the Children at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.petersfield-savethechildren.co.uk/?doing_wp_cron=1776325168.9048879146575927734375">Save the Children</a>
More on the Rock Choir&nbsp;<a href="https://rockchoir.com/choirleaders/rachel-hart/">Rachel Hart - Rock Choir</a>
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