Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
East Hampshire man is doing all he can for his hometown in Jamaica
Deputy Town Clerk to be appointed
Edward Thomas Fellowship Poetry Prize winners announced
and We review this weekend’s sport

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Published at 4:58am on 9 January, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
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<li>East Hampshire man is doing all he can for his hometown in Jamaica</li>
<li>Deputy Town Clerk to be appointed</li>
<li>Edward Thomas Fellowship Poetry Prize winners announced</li>
<li>and We review 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 9 January, 2026

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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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Local news for Friday 9th January

This week we are on location at the Petersfield Festival Hall with the Pantomime, Oh yes we are!

We go behind the scenes at panto get-in - that magical moment when a theatre transforms almost overnight. We chat to the director, members of the cast, including some of the children involved, and of course the pantomime cow!

This week we are on location at the Petersfield Festival Hall with the Pantomime, Oh yes we are!
We go behind the scenes at panto get-in - that magical moment when a theatre transforms almost overnight. We chat to the director, members of the cast, including some of the children involved, and of course the pantomime cow!

The P pod on location - Festival Hall Panto

On Monday 2 March, the Mayor, Councillor Chris Paige, will honour four or five individuals for their service to Petersfield, at the Annual Town Meeting. 

Organisations are asked to nominate one of their volunteers with some words about why.

The Mayor told Mike Waddington about the awards and extending recognition to those who give their time to services for the people of Petersfield.

Those honoured will be presented with a medallion (pictured).

Nominations, with a brief explanation about why the person should be honoured, need to be in by the end of January.

They can be dropped off at the Town Hall, through the Council's Facebook pages or by email to admin@petersfield-tc.org.uk

 

On Monday 2 March, the Mayor, Councillor Chris Paige, will honour four or five individuals for their service to Petersfield, at the Annual Town Meeting.&nbsp;
Organisations are asked to nominate one of their volunteers with some words about why.
The Mayor told Mike Waddington about the awards and extending recognition to those who give their time to services for the people of Petersfield.
Those honoured will be presented with a medallion (pictured).
Nominations, with a brief explanation about why the person should be honoured, need to be in by the end of January.
They can be dropped off at the Town Hall, through the Council's Facebook pages or by email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:admin@petersfield-tc.org.uk">admin@petersfield-tc.org.uk</a>
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Petersfield's Mayor invites organisations to nominate their hard working heroes

There were 300 entries for this annual award and the judge, award winning poet Daljit Naga, chose a winner from the 50 shortlisted.  

The First Prize went to Suzanna Fitzpatrick for her NHS inspired ‘This Spring’.

Joint Second Prizes – Monica Kendall for ‘North Downs Way’ and John Saddler for ‘Wild Garlic Pickers’.

They can be read on the Fellowship's website (below)

The prize comes from a legacy Edwards Thomas’s grandson, Edward Corston Thomas, bequeathed.

The fellowship will be publishing another anthology soon containing all the winners and commended of the last few years – two volumes are already published and some of the winners will appear at the Literary Festival on 27 February  at Steep Church (which runs until Sunday 1 March.).

Jeremey Mitchel from the Edward Thomas Fellowship, talks to Mike Waddington about the competition, forthcoming events and reads the winning entry.

The Edward Thomas Poetry Competition 2026 - Results and winning poems - The Edward Thomas Fellowship

More about Daljit Naga here: Daljit Nagra: Award-Winning British Poet & Broadcaster

There were 300 entries for this annual award and the judge, award winning poet Daljit Naga, chose a winner from the 50 shortlisted. &nbsp;
The First Prize went to Suzanna Fitzpatrick for her NHS inspired &lsquo;This Spring&rsquo;.
Joint Second Prizes&nbsp;&ndash; Monica Kendall for &lsquo;North Downs Way&rsquo; and John Saddler for &lsquo;Wild Garlic Pickers&rsquo;.
They can be read on the Fellowship's website (below)
The prize comes from a legacy Edwards Thomas&rsquo;s grandson, Edward Corston Thomas, bequeathed.
The fellowship will be publishing another anthology soon containing all the winners and commended of the last few years &ndash; two volumes are already published and some of the winners will appear at the Literary Festival on 27 February&nbsp; at Steep Church (which runs until Sunday 1 March.).
Jeremey Mitchel from the Edward Thomas Fellowship, talks to Mike Waddington about the competition, forthcoming events and reads the winning entry.
<a href="https://edward-thomas-fellowship.org.uk/the-edward-thomas-poetry-competition-2026/">The Edward Thomas Poetry Competition 2026 - Results and winning poems - The Edward Thomas Fellowship</a>
More about Daljit Naga here:&nbsp;<a href="https://daljitnagra.com/">Daljit Nagra: Award-Winning British Poet &amp; Broadcaster</a>

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