Jim Miles has worked in the Arts in the Petersphere and has a keen knowledge and love of all types of music. He looks after the Music Appreciation group for Liphook's u3a. Mark Simpson visited Jim to hear more.

Jim Miles has worked in the Arts in the Petersphere and has a keen knowledge and love of all types of music. He looks after the Music Appreciation group for Liphook's u3a. Mark Simpson visited Jim to hear more.

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Music Appreciation in historic Headley with u3a

On a recent visit to the bell tower at St Mary’s Church in Liss, Shine Radio stepped into a world of rhythm, rope and remarkable community spirit.

As the bells rang out overhead, Laura Sheppard spoke to members of the Liss Bellringers - including some of their enthusiastic youth ringers - about what keeps them climbing those tower steps week after week. Of course, there’s the skill and satisfaction of learning to ring: mastering timing, listening closely, working together to create intricate patterns of sound. But what truly shone through was something even more powerful.

Camaraderie. Friendship. Generosity of spirit.

From experienced ringers supporting beginners, to young people discovering a tradition that stretches back centuries, there’s a deep sense of belonging in the tower. It’s a place where encouragement is freely given, laughter echoes between peals, and everyone pulls together - quite literally - to make something beautiful happen.

Set against the atmospheric backdrop of practice night at St Mary’s Church, this feature captures not just the sound of bellringing, but the warmth and welcome of the people behind it.

Have a listen and discover why, in Liss, bellringing is about far more than bells.

On a recent visit to the bell tower at St Mary&rsquo;s Church in Liss, Shine Radio stepped into a world of rhythm, rope and remarkable community spirit.
As the bells rang out overhead,&nbsp;Laura Sheppard spoke to members of the Liss Bellringers - including some of their enthusiastic youth ringers - about what keeps them climbing those tower steps week after week. Of course, there&rsquo;s the skill and satisfaction of learning to ring: mastering timing, listening closely, working together to create intricate patterns of sound. But what truly shone through was something even more powerful.
Camaraderie. Friendship. Generosity of spirit.
From experienced ringers supporting beginners, to young people discovering a tradition that stretches back centuries, there&rsquo;s a deep sense of belonging in the tower. It&rsquo;s a place where encouragement is freely given, laughter echoes between peals, and everyone pulls together - quite literally - to make something beautiful happen.
Set against the atmospheric backdrop of practice night at St Mary&rsquo;s Church, this feature captures not just the sound of bellringing, but the warmth and welcome of the people behind it.
Have a listen and discover why, in Liss, bellringing is about far more than bells.

Ringing the Changes: Community, Camaraderie and Craft at Liss Bellringers

Finally the weather relents and we finally have some sporting action to enjoy. The recent dramas at Petersfield football club have seen wholesale changes but its now time to settle down and 'play ball'. https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/ A first home game for the new look side welcomes Sherborne to the Smart Spaces stadium. Liss Athletic haven't had a home game in the last 10 matches and the travelling show this week arrives in Hook.https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/lissathletic Petersfield rugby club have it all to do as they chase a 5th place play off spot but this is the task of all tasks versus unbeaten league leaders Bournemouth on their turf. https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/ The Petersfield womens hockey side are also on their travels this time they face Havant. https://www.petersfieldhockeyclub.com/And in the Haslemere table tennis league, the Petersfield A side continue to hunt down league leaders College Hill. Next game up is a potentially tricky tie against Petersfield C side https://www.petersfieldttclub.org.uk/

Finally the weather relents and we finally have some sporting action to enjoy. The recent dramas at Petersfield football club have seen wholesale changes but its now time to settle down and 'play ball'. https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/ A first home game for the new look side welcomes Sherborne to the Smart Spaces stadium. Liss Athletic haven't had a home game in the last 10 matches and the travelling show this week arrives in Hook.https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/lissathletic Petersfield rugby club have it all to do as they chase a 5th place play off spot but this is the task of all tasks versus unbeaten league leaders Bournemouth on their turf. https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/ The Petersfield womens hockey side are also on their travels this time they face Havant. https://www.petersfieldhockeyclub.com/And in the Haslemere table tennis league, the Petersfield A side continue to hunt down league leaders College Hill. Next game up is a potentially tricky tie against Petersfield C side https://www.petersfieldttclub.org.uk/

In the Sportlight 16th Feb

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Liss Pavillion goes Solar
Mia has this weekend’s sporting results from across the Petersphere
Petersfield Urgent Treatment Centre rated ‘good’
…and we have the 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.

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Published at 4:58am on 16 February, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Liss Pavillion goes Solar</li>
<li>Mia has this weekend&rsquo;s sporting results from across the Petersphere</li>
<li>Petersfield Urgent Treatment Centre rated &lsquo;good&rsquo;</li>
<li>&hellip;and we have the 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 16 February, 2026

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