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Rother Valley pub raises a glass after planners approved a key part of its future
Keep the motivation going after January, if you do it will bring results
The Salvation Army’s UK Leader to celebrate their 140 years in Petersfield
…and we have a roundup of local job opportunities.

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Published at 4:58am on 5 February, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Rother Valley pub raises a glass after planners approved a key part of its future</li>
<li>Keep the motivation going after January, if you do it will bring results</li>
<li>The Salvation Army&rsquo;s UK Leader to celebrate their 140 years in Petersfield</li>
<li>&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 5 February, 2026

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Local news for Thursday 5tth February

On Saturday evening, 7 March at 6:30pm, Petersfield Salvation Army celebrate their 140 years in the town with a special concert of several brass bands, attended by their national Leader, Commissioner Paul Main (who will also lead their regular Sunday Worship the following day at 11.00 am.)

One of the songs they will perform at the concert is Light Fingered Freddie, from a musical, not dissimilar to Guys and Dolls.

Andrew Clark is a trombone player and semi-professional musician and will sing the song on the night.

Mike Waddington attended the band's first practice session (the bands are rehearsing separately) and speaks to Andrew about the song and the ideas behind it.

He says there are other surprises up their sleeves!

Tickets for the concert at Petersfield Methodist Church are now on sale: please call 01730 265971.

On Saturday evening, 7 March at 6:30pm, Petersfield Salvation Army celebrate their 140 years in the town with a special concert of several brass bands, attended by their national Leader, Commissioner Paul Main (who will also lead their regular Sunday Worship the following day at 11.00 am.)
One of the songs they will perform at the concert is&nbsp;Light Fingered Freddie, from a musical, not dissimilar to&nbsp;Guys and Dolls.
Andrew Clark is a trombone player and semi-professional musician and will sing the song on the night.
Mike Waddington attended the band's first practice session (the bands are rehearsing separately) and speaks to Andrew about the song and the ideas behind it.
He says there are other surprises up their sleeves!
Tickets for the concert at Petersfield Methodist Church are now on sale: please call 01730 265971.

﻿Surprising choice for Salvation Army celebration?

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Physic Garden Wall to be repaired once permission granted
ABRI consult neighbours about Drum Court development
Horndean Singer impresses with covers and Tapestry
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.

You make it shine.

Published at 4:58am on 4 February, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Physic Garden Wall to be repaired once permission granted</li>
<li>ABRI consult neighbours about Drum Court development</li>
<li>Horndean Singer impresses with covers and Tapestry</li>
<li>And let&rsquo;s see what is on the foodbank list this week</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 4 February, 2026

Local news for Wednesday 4th February

Andrew Ziminski’s book about stonemasonry - Church Going - was a book of the year said the Times , the Telegraph and BBC History. 

He’s speaking at St Peter's Church on Wednesday 4 March at 7:30pm, about the wonders of stonemasonary and buildings over 1,000 years old. 

The Reverend Will Hughes will also take people on a tour of St Peter's to point out historic features.

Rural Strides, who organise walking groups over the Western Weald with talks about the history of where they are are walking, has arranged this event. 

In conversation with Mike Waddington, Milanka van der Gaau, from Rural Strides, talks about the themed walks they organise, that also point out the architectural features and natural wonders of that walk in the Weald and what the evening event will cover.

Tickets here: An Evening with Andrew Ziminski Tickets, Wed 4 Mar 2026 at 19:00 | Eventbrite

More about Rural Strides here: Rural Strides - Walk the Western Weald with us

Andrew Ziminski&rsquo;s book about stonemasonry - Church Going - was a book of the year said the Times , the Telegraph and BBC History.&nbsp;
He&rsquo;s speaking at St Peter's Church on Wednesday 4 March at 7:30pm, about the wonders of stonemasonary and buildings over 1,000 years old.&nbsp;
The Reverend Will Hughes will also take people on a tour of St Peter's to point out historic features.
Rural Strides, who organise walking groups over the Western Weald with talks about the history of where they are are walking, has arranged this event.&nbsp;
In conversation with Mike Waddington, Milanka van der Gaau, from Rural Strides, talks about the themed walks they organise, that also point out the architectural features and natural wonders of that walk in the Weald and what the evening event will cover.
Tickets here: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening-with-andrew-ziminski-tickets-1982075824146?msockid=1c1d16847682633f08b7055977ba626a">An Evening with Andrew Ziminski Tickets, Wed 4 Mar 2026 at 19:00 | Eventbrite</a>
More about Rural Strides here:&nbsp;<a href="https://ruralstrides.co.uk/">Rural Strides - Walk the Western Weald with us</a>

Local news for Thursday 5tth February

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