Four cyclists from Petersfield’s Twin Town Warendorf in Germany were formally welcomed to the town by the Mayor, Cllr Chris Paige on Tuesday 19 May.

They cycled 70 to 90 kilometres a day to get here.

They were joined on the day by the Petersfield Bike Buddies.

We spoke to the Mayor and Dirk (who apart from saying how friendly every one was, read out a message from Warendorf's own Mayor) .

Mike Waddington also speaks to Sabine one of the cyclists, and Malcolm and Hillary from Petersfield Bike Buddies.

The Town Criers got the breakfast occasion underway!

More on the Bike Buddies here: Petersfield Bicycle Buddies 

More on twinning here: Untitled Page

Four cyclists from Petersfield&rsquo;s Twin Town Warendorf in Germany were formally welcomed to the town by the Mayor, Cllr Chris Paige on Tuesday 19 May.
They cycled 70 to 90 kilometres a day to get here.
They were joined on the day by the Petersfield Bike Buddies.
We spoke to the Mayor and Dirk (who apart from saying how friendly every one was, read out a message from Warendorf's own Mayor) .
Mike Waddington also speaks to Sabine one of the cyclists, and Malcolm and Hillary from Petersfield Bike Buddies.
The Town Criers got the breakfast occasion underway!
More on the Bike Buddies here: <a href="https://www.pbbuddies.org.uk/">Petersfield Bicycle Buddies</a>&nbsp;
More on twinning here: <a href="http://www.petersfieldtwinningassociation.org.uk/PTApage8.html">Untitled Page</a>

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Published at 4:58am on 19 May, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Online Safety Act success and Report Remove.</li>
<li>Grayshott Cricket Club celebrates 130 years.</li>
<li>Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner launches &pound;2m fund to boost policing innovation.</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s On in the Petersphere 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.
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Published at 4:58am on 19 May, 2026

Local news for Tuesday 19th May

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
There’s local support available to help us understand our energy bills.
Mia has this weekend's sporting results from across the Petersphere.
Respecting final wishes.
Latest results from the East Hants Community Lottery.

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 18 May, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>There&rsquo;s local support available to help us understand our energy bills.</li>
<li>Mia has this weekend's sporting results from across the Petersphere.</li>
<li>Respecting final wishes.</li>
<li>Latest results from the East Hants Community Lottery.</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 18 May, 2026

Local news for Monday 18th May

This is the origin story of the charity, Service Dogs UK, which supports veterans of the military and blue light services in training their own PTSD assistance dogs. 

Hear its founder and operations director, Garry Botterill, on the various training models, and how his own lived experience in the military and police has informed the training model and contributed to the approach taken by Service Dogs UK.

Find out more about assistance dogs supporting veterans

Garry mentions all these organisations in this episode. As we say in the episode, there are many other organisations and charities - these are just some of them!
Service Dogs UK and the Dogs Making a Difference Awards 2026
Paws for Purple Hearts (U.S.)
Paws and Stripes (New Mexico, U.S.)
Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services (PAALS) (South Carolina, U.S.)
Warrior Canine Connection (Maryland, U.S.)

Connected Dogs with Jobs episodes on assistance dogs
Duke, the PTSD service dog, (also trained by Service Dogs UK) 
Mika, the well being and trauma support dog in the Metropolitan Police 
By your side: navigating life with a guide dog over time
Ralph, the owner-trained, multi-tasking assistance dog - perfect for a Rogate teenager
Darcey, the Canine Partner: an assistance dog relationship in full bloom
Benjy, the trainee guide dog's first five weeks on the job
Daisy, the autism assistance dog - practical, psychological and emotional support

Do you work your dog?

Or perhaps you know someone else who does and might like to come on the show?  I love to hear about all and any working dogs - the more varied, the better! 

Get in touch with me, Kate, via team@shineradio.uk.

Find more dogs with interesting jobs. 

© & ℗ Kate Fairweather, 2026

This is the origin story of the charity, Service Dogs UK, which supports veterans of the military and blue light services in training their own PTSD assistance dogs.&nbsp;
Hear its founder and operations director, Garry Botterill, on the various training models, and how his own lived experience in the military and police has informed the training model and contributed to the approach taken by Service Dogs UK.
Find out more about assistance dogs supporting veterans
Garry mentions all these organisations in this episode. As we say in the episode, there are many other organisations and charities - these are just some of them!
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.servicedogsuk.org/about-us/">Service Dogs UK</a> and the <a href="https://www.servicedogsuk.org/uk-service-dogs-conference-awards/">Dogs Making a Difference Awards 2026</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.pawsforpurplehearts.org/">Paws for Purple Hearts</a> (U.S.)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.pawsandstripes.org/">Paws and Stripes</a> (New Mexico, U.S.)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.paals.org/">Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services&nbsp;(PAALS)</a> (South Carolina, U.S.)</li>
<li><a href="https://warriorcanineconnection.org/">Warrior Canine Connection</a> (Maryland, U.S.)</li>
</ul>
Connected Dogs with Jobs episodes on assistance dogs
<ul>
<li><a href="https://omny.fm/shows/petersfieldstories/duke-the-ptsd-service-dog?in_playlist=dogs-with-jobs">Duke, the PTSD service dog</a>, (also trained by Service Dogs UK)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Mika, the&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/petersfieldstories/mika-the-wellbeing-and-trauma-support-dog-who-work?in_playlist=dogs-with-jobs">well being and trauma support dog</a>&nbsp;in the Metropolitan Police&nbsp;</li>
<li>By your side:<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/petersfieldstories/by-your-side-navigating-boyhood-manhood-and-now-bl?in_playlist=dogs-with-jobs">&nbsp;navigating life with a guide dog over time</a></li>
<li><a href="https://shineradio.uk/2024/11/ralph-the-multi-tasking-owner-trained-assistance-dog/">Ralph, the owner-trained, multi-tasking assistance dog</a>&nbsp;- perfect for a Rogate teenager</li>
<li><a href="https://shineradio.uk/2024/09/darcey-the-canine-partner/">Darcey, the Canine Partner</a>: an assistance dog relationship in full bloom</li>
<li><a href="https://shineradio.uk/2021/07/benjy-the-trainee-guide-dogs-first-five-weeks-on-the-job/">Benjy, the trainee guide dog</a>'s first five weeks on the job</li>
<li><a href="https://shineradio.uk/2021/10/daisy-the-autism-assistance-dog/">Daisy, the autism assistance dog</a>&nbsp;- practical, psychological and emotional support</li>
</ul>
Do you work your dog?
Or perhaps you know someone else who does and might like to come on the show?&nbsp; I love to hear about all and any working dogs - the more varied, the better!&nbsp;
Get in touch with me, Kate, via&nbsp;<a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk.</a>
Find more&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/petersfieldstories/playlists/dogs-with-jobs">dogs with interesting jobs.</a>&nbsp;
&copy; &amp; ℗ Kate Fairweather, 2026

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