Shine Radio's Kirsty Meredith talks candidly about the realities of mental health and the need for open honest every day conversation. 

Shine Radio's Kirsty Meredith talks candidly about the realities of mental health and the need for open honest every day conversation.&nbsp;

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Local stories, local voices and local information from Petersfield.
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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Julie and Mike meet the volunteers, staff and some of the young people who benefit from this Petersfield-based charity.

You'll also learn about the vital role played by young carers and how The King's Arms provides support for them.

Julie and Mike meet the volunteers, staff and some of the young people who benefit from this Petersfield-based charity.
You'll also learn about the vital role played by young carers and how The King's Arms provides support for them.

the P pod on location at The King's Arms charity

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Police and Crime Commissioner unveils road safety crackdown and new policing team.
Chirs Packham's film explains the national climate emergency at the Pecan event.
Whitehill and Borden Community Party's Andy Tree romps to victory.
We preview this weekend’s sport.

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Published at 4:58am on 15 May, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Police and Crime Commissioner unveils road safety crackdown and new policing team.</li>
<li>Chirs Packham's film explains the national climate emergency at the Pecan event.</li>
<li>Whitehill and Borden Community Party's Andy Tree romps to victory.</li>
<li>We preview this weekend&rsquo;s sport.</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 15 May, 2026

Local news for Friday 15th May

Grayshott Cricket Club celebrates 130 years this year and has teams for all people and recently introduced walking cricket.

Women’s involvement in cricket goes back a long way but facilities have lagged behind, so the Club, which is open to members from any area, recognising the explosion in womens' and girls' involvement is appealing for £10,000 to bring their pavilion facilities up to date, and they have just heard that  Sports England will match-fund.

Ladies Captain Al Gray, talking to Mike Waddington, speaks about getting involved in cricket and what the club offers different groups of people, including equipment.

She says that with the Women's 20;20 World Cup coming up, there will be even more interest in the sport. Grayshott says get involved.

The appeal closes in 30 days.

More at Our Crowdfunding Campaign is LIVE!

Grayshott CC website:https://www.grayshottcc.co.uk
Crowdfunding page: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/broxhead-pavilion-refurbishment
Crowdfunding video:https://youtu.be/kQM1EzXgEWc?si=oCuhms3T9PBiw1Dl

 

Grayshott Cricket Club celebrates 130 years this year and has teams for all people and recently introduced walking cricket.
Women&rsquo;s involvement in cricket goes back a long way but facilities have lagged behind, so the Club, which is open to members from any area, recognising the explosion in womens' and girls' involvement is appealing for &pound;10,000 to bring their pavilion facilities up to date, and they have just heard that&nbsp; Sports England will match-fund.
Ladies Captain Al Gray, talking to Mike Waddington, speaks about getting involved in cricket and what the club offers different groups of people, including equipment.
She says that with the Women's 20;20 World Cup coming up, there will be even more interest in the sport. Grayshott says get involved.
The appeal closes in 30 days.
More at <a href="https://www.grayshottcc.co.uk/post/our-crowdfunding-campaign-is-live">Our Crowdfunding Campaign is LIVE!</a>
Grayshott CC website:<a href="https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.grayshottcc.co.uk%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C78bbc75febeb4a2c06a808deb1aac501%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639143544163935386%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=HcQlYcGA0wDIDRBjo8r%2FR7VWZqOb8E%2BMaiMssEQ2pZI%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">https://www.grayshottcc.co.uk</a> Crowdfunding page:&nbsp;<a href="https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crowdfunder.co.uk%2Fp%2Fbroxhead-pavilion-refurbishment&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C78bbc75febeb4a2c06a808deb1aac501%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639143544163963496%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=9qOa7hmh2v7q6%2BC%2BDjXxv3a1VGPBzqsJ1OhOqGmeNsY%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/broxhead-pavilion-refurbishment</a> Crowdfunding video:<a href="https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FkQM1EzXgEWc%3Fsi%3DoCuhms3T9PBiw1Dl&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C78bbc75febeb4a2c06a808deb1aac501%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639143544163975602%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=F%2FESNujt1CIEg4jpgYDYjHL2YAbs4A1Jv8K1axkVKVY%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">https://youtu.be/kQM1EzXgEWc?si=oCuhms3T9PBiw1Dl</a>
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