Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
As the weather gets colder, what does this mean for anyone homeless?
What you can do with your empty plastic chocolate boxes for a good cause
Free Concert of close harmony songs this Saturday at St Peters
…and we have a roundup of local job opportunities

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Published at 4:58am on 8 January, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>As the weather gets colder, what does this mean for anyone homeless?</li>
<li>What you can do with your empty plastic chocolate boxes for a good cause</li>
<li>Free Concert of close harmony songs this Saturday at St Peters</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 8 January, 2026

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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>

Edward Thomas Fellowship Poetry Prize winners announced

Jack Finch catches up with second time guest Sheryl Elaine Pape who primarily specialises in painting pictures of flowers as a fellow of the Society of Botanical Artists. Sheryl is exhibiting her work at Petersfield's venue "Gallery no 30" and there is an exciting opening taking place between 6-9pm on Friday the 9th! she is also exhibiting some pictures of local characters including our very town criers and town mayor.

Jack Finch catches up with second time guest Sheryl Elaine Pape who primarily specialises in painting pictures of flowers as a fellow of the Society of Botanical Artists. Sheryl is exhibiting her work at Petersfield's venue "Gallery no 30" and there is an exciting opening taking place between 6-9pm on Friday the 9th! she is also exhibiting some pictures of local characters including our very town criers and town mayor.

Local artist Sheryl Elaine Pape has an exhibition opening at Gallery no 30!

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Age Concern Petersfield Appeal for support
Good news for Petersfield commuters headed for London
It’s the start of a new year, why not think about joining a new group
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 7 January, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Age Concern Petersfield Appeal for support</li>
<li>Good news for Petersfield commuters headed for London</li>
<li>It&rsquo;s the start of a new year, why not think about joining a new group</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 7 January, 2026

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