Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
It’s community planting day on Saturday
St Peter's Church has karaoke for a reason
Embrace gentle January in the South Downs National Park
...and we have a roundup of local job opportunities

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Published at 4:58am on 15 January, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
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<li>It&rsquo;s community planting day on Saturday</li>
<li>St Peter's Church has karaoke for a reason</li>
<li>Embrace gentle January in the South Downs National Park</li>
<li>...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 15 January, 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.
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Local news for Thursday 15th January

The ten or so churches in PACT - Petersfield Area Churches Together - held its annual meeting on Wednesday 14 Sept.

They have played an important role in founding and supporting a number of organisations over the years; the Foodbank based at the Methodist Church (who support over 1600 adults and 1100 children) is one and many others, now independent, like Home Start Butser, the Kings Arms, Counselling service, the Christmas Lunch (52 lunches provided on Christmas Day this year), Knit N Natter, all reported on their activities.

Mike Waddington spoke to the incoming chair Rev David Muskett, who is the Minister at the Methodist Church, about their activities and purpose, who said the ‘congregations of different characters’ work together.

More at PACT

The ten or so churches in PACT - Petersfield Area Churches Together - held its annual meeting on Wednesday 14 Sept.
They have played an important role in founding and supporting a number of organisations over the years; the Foodbank based at the Methodist Church (who support over 1600 adults and 1100 children) is one and many others, now independent, like Home Start Butser, the Kings Arms, Counselling service, the Christmas Lunch (52 lunches provided on Christmas Day this year), Knit N Natter, all reported on their activities.
Mike Waddington spoke to the incoming chair Rev David Muskett, who is the Minister at the Methodist Church, about their activities and purpose, who said the &lsquo;congregations of different characters&rsquo; work together.
More at&nbsp;<a href="https://pact.org.uk/">PACT</a>

PACT AGM hears about a great year’s progress

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

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

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 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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