Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Christmas Lights are all set to light up Petersfield again this year
Are you ready to support the Rhino Challenge?
Local independent trader to star on new TV show
and we have a Sports preview

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Published at 4:58am on 17 October, 2025

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Christmas Lights are all set to light up Petersfield again this year</li>
<li>Are you ready to support the Rhino Challenge?</li>
<li>Local independent trader to star on new TV show</li>
<li>and we have a Sports preview</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 17 October, 2025

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Local news for Friday 17th October

The Town Council have appointed Jacob Gibson, 27, as the new Ranger, in partnership with the South Downs National Park Authority, to oversee the plans for the ecology and conservation of the Council’s green open spaces, including the Heath and Pond.

He tells Mike Waddington that he brings a lot of experience and says there is much to build on here, and great volunteers and projects.

He has worked on a lot of projects in Plymouth, the New Forest and also over seas in Panama and Nicaragua.

He has a fondness for bats and had wanted to work in conservation since hearing of global warming in primary school.

Many projects are to be launched so keep an eye on the Council's website and Facebook and of course, here at Shine Radio.

 

The Town Council have appointed Jacob Gibson, 27, as the new Ranger, in partnership with the South Downs National Park Authority, to oversee the plans for the ecology and conservation of the Council&rsquo;s green open spaces, including the Heath and Pond.
He tells Mike Waddington that he brings a lot of experience and says there is much to build on here, and great volunteers and projects.
He has worked on a lot of projects in Plymouth, the New Forest and also over seas in Panama and Nicaragua.
He has a fondness for bats and had wanted to work in conservation since hearing of global warming in primary school.
Many projects are to be launched so keep an eye on the Council's website and Facebook and of course, here at Shine Radio.
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From Panama to Petersfield, a new Ranger is appointed

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Sun shines on Reeves and Broadway Park
Froxfield School cookbook puts the fun into fundraising
Hampshire Council steps up Blue Badge Fines
 …and we have a roundup of local job opportunities.

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 November, 2025

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Sun shines on Reeves and Broadway Park</li>
<li>Froxfield School cookbook puts the fun into fundraising</li>
<li>Hampshire Council steps up Blue Badge Fines</li>
<li>&nbsp;&hellip;and we have a roundup of local job 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.
You make it shine.
Published at 4:58am on 13 November, 2025

Local news for Thursday 13th November

Philip Selby organises the monthly Current Affairs Group. He strongly believes in examining issues directly and arriving at opinions from that.

The latest meeting on Wednesday 12 November was about the position of young people today and the guest speaker was Lisa Hillan, a manager from the Kings Arms. They spoke to Mike Waddington.

Lisa had come straight from the Kings Arms very successful AGM (at Petersfield Golf Club).

Lisa spoke about what's different for this generation of young people and for parenting too. 

She also appealed for people of all ages to befriend young people and be positive  role models for them.

She also talks about the struggle for financial support for charities like the

The next Current Affairs group is on 10 December, at 230pm at Winton House and has a speaker from Compassion in World Farming.

Kings Arms at: Home | The King's Arms

Lisa says, “n 2007, we moved from sunny San Diego to leafy Hampshire. With a background in teaching then law, I’ve found my calling in trustee roles with local charities, church volunteer activities, and school governance. Volunteering with KA took an interesting turn in 2018, when I joined the staff team to set up a second centre in Alton.  Now I manage the Youthlink programme, networking with agencies, schools, charities and other organisations that support young people.”

Philip Selby organises the monthly Current Affairs Group. He strongly believes in examining issues directly and arriving at opinions from that.
The latest meeting on Wednesday 12 November was about the position of young people today and the guest speaker was Lisa Hillan, a manager from the Kings Arms. They spoke to Mike Waddington.
Lisa had come straight from the Kings Arms very successful AGM (at Petersfield Golf Club).
Lisa spoke about what's different for this generation of young people and for parenting too.&nbsp;
She also appealed for people of all ages to befriend young people and be positive &nbsp;role models for them.
She also talks about the struggle for financial support for charities like the
The next Current Affairs group is on 10 December, at 230pm at Winton House and has a speaker from Compassion in World Farming.
Kings Arms at: <a href="https://www.thekingsarms.org.uk/">Home | The King's Arms</a>
Lisa says, &ldquo;n 2007, we moved from sunny San Diego to leafy Hampshire. With a background in teaching then law, I&rsquo;ve found my calling in trustee roles with local charities, church volunteer activities, and school governance.&nbsp;Volunteering with KA took an interesting turn in 2018, when I joined the staff team to set up a second centre in Alton.&nbsp; Now I manage the Youthlink programme, networking with agencies, schools, charities and other organisations that support young people.&rdquo;

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