Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
The Petersfield Spring Festival is returning this weekend.
Education systems are too rigid for neurodiverse people.
Herne Farm residents are pleased about the Premier store.
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 22 May, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
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<li>The Petersfield Spring Festival is returning this weekend.</li>
<li>Education systems are too rigid for neurodiverse people.</li>
<li>Herne Farm residents are pleased about the Premier store.</li>
<li>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 22 May, 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 22nd May

Petersfield Climate Action Network - PeCan - held a screening of the People's Emergency Briefing, a film hosted by Chris Packham, at TPS on Thursday 21 May, that tries in 50 minutes to distil the facts from science around climate change.

The film was followed by a panel discussion with Damian Hinds MP, Aimee Felus, Chief Executive of Western Sussex Rivers Trust  and Paul Turner from the Ministry of Eco Education,

Greg Ford, chair of PeCAN, said it was about kindling ‘re-awareness’ of the emergency and its solutions.

We hear from Greg and Damian HInds MP, and also extracts from the contributions of Aimee Felus and Paul Turner.

More screening information at National Emergency Briefing

Shine Radio's earlier piece on this here: Chris Packham film explains the national climate emergency at Pecan free event | Petersfield's Shine Radio

Petersfield Climate Action Network - PeCan - held a screening of the People's Emergency Briefing, a film hosted by Chris Packham, at TPS on Thursday 21 May, that tries in 50 minutes to distil the facts from science around climate change.
The film was followed by a panel discussion with Damian Hinds MP, Aimee Felus, Chief Executive of <a href="https://wsrt.org.uk/">Western Sussex Rivers Trust</a>&nbsp; and Paul Turner from the <a href="https://www.ministryofeco.org/">Ministry of Eco Education</a>,
Greg Ford, chair of PeCAN, said it was about kindling &lsquo;re-awareness&rsquo; of the emergency and its solutions.
We hear from Greg and Damian HInds MP, and also extracts from the contributions of Aimee Felus and Paul Turner.
More screening information at <a href="https://www.nebriefing.org/peb">National Emergency Briefing</a>
Shine Radio's earlier piece on this here: <a href="https://shineradio.uk/2026/05/chris-packham-film-explains-the-national-climate-emergency-at-pecan-free-event/">Chris Packham film explains the national climate emergency&nbsp;at Pecan free event | Petersfield's Shine Radio</a>

Two hundred attend screening of Climate Change Emergency  film

A member of the Dementia Choir did a tandem parachute jump at the beginning of May and raised £1500 for Dementia Friendly Petersfield.

Audrey Morton says the money will go to their activities like the Dementia Choir and their Walking Football tournament on 27 June.

Their next Tea Dance is at Churcher's College on 31 May.

Audrey can be contacted for more information about Dementia Friendly Petersfield and all its activities, on 07966759929 

A member of the Dementia Choir did a tandem parachute jump at the beginning of May and raised &pound;1500 for Dementia Friendly Petersfield.
Audrey Morton says the money will go to their activities like the Dementia Choir and their Walking Football tournament on 27 June.
Their next Tea Dance is at Churcher's College on 31 May.
Audrey can be contacted for more information about Dementia Friendly Petersfield and all its activities, on 07966759929&nbsp;

Roger Petch takes a leap for Dementia Friendly Petersfield!

On Saturday 30 May people are invited to the Merritts Meadow Nature Day, from 10:30am, at the top of North Road (near The Barn).

It’s about celebrating biodiversity on the one acre community owned site.

Melanie Oxley is a trustee of the site and she tells Mike Waddington more about the day, the activities on offer, and how the community came up with Trust that runs the site.

She favours Gilbert White's phrase, "to see nature narrowly" and observe nature close up.

On Saturday 30 May people are invited to the Merritts Meadow Nature Day, from 10:30am, at the top of North Road (near The Barn).
It&rsquo;s about celebrating biodiversity on the one acre community owned site.
Melanie Oxley is a trustee of the site and she tells Mike Waddington more about the day, the activities on offer, and how the community came up with Trust that runs the site.
She favours Gilbert White's phrase, "to see nature narrowly" and observe nature close up.

Local news for Friday 22nd May

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