



Quiz Nite raises funds for school in Jamaica
Sarah Walsh and Geoff Wotton are raising funds to send musical instruments donated by Rocksteady in Liphook, to a school in Jamaica, in an area badly damaged by Hurricane Melissa. On Tuesday 2 March, Annie Jones provided the venue free, local stores donated food, 60 people attended and £1,100 was…

Two major junctions in Petersfield are due to be completed by the end of the year
There has been delay after delay to the junction improvements both crossroads at Durford Road and at The Causeway. Cllr Rob Mocatta said that it is frustrating that has taken so long. He will continue to push for the work to get started as soon as possible, especially at Durford Road that has no…

St Peter’s packed to hear celebrity Stone Mason
Stonemason and best selling author, Andrew Ziminski spoke at St Peter’s on Wednesday 4 March. Over 200 people listened to his tales and experiences of repairing churches (he also specialises in ancient bridges). The audience was wholly rapt up when he spotlighted pieces of technique, purpose and …

Local news for Thursday 5th March
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Petersfield's Mayor honours quiet heroes at Town Meeting International Women’s Day celebrated Winter Warmer Café 48 hour film project solved at Petersfield Museum …and we have a roundup of local job opportunities To share yo…

Damian Hinds MP update for March
With much of the focus on the Middle East, East Hampshire's MP shares his perspective on matters closer to us. These include the Chancellor's spring forecast including changes to growth and unemployment numbers. Damian also reflects on meetings he's held with businesses in Petersfield, Sheet and …

International Women’s Day is a moment to celebrate the achievements, resilience, and contributions of women everywhere
The Winter Warmer Café in Sheet offers a perfect local setting for that spirit of community. Each year, this day encourages reflection on progress toward equality while reminding us of the work still ahead. In a village like Sheet, these global themes become more personal when shared over conversat…

Local news for Wednesday 4th March, 2026
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Councillors on the spot at well attended Town Meeting “My ears are drunk” - the Edward Thomas Festival Fabulous fashion, fun and fundraising success for Petersfield Save the Children And let’s see what’s needed at the foodban…

The night skies above Petersfield in March 2026
Welcome to our 3rd anniversary ‘Sky Watch’ episode! We’re incredibly fortunate to be within one of the best stargazing areas in this part of the planet! The south of England boasts a number of areas that are ideal for stargazing. The 'Petersphere' is more or less in the midst of this astronomical…

Councillors on the spot at well attended Town Meeting
Around 150 people attended the Town Meeting on 2 March to hear from the Council's five committees - Finance, Sport Recreation and Environment, Public Halls, Festival Hall Development and the Planning Committee (as the Town council comments on all applications the Planning Authorities consult on.) …

Local news for Tuesday 3rd March
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. It’s a fond farewell to PC Loz and hello to PC Imie Liss man receives jail warning Good news for tennis players in Petersfield And after the news details of what’s on around the Petersphere To share your news stories email t…