



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…

In the Sportlight 2nd March
Petersfield Rugby Club are running out of games as they try to sneak into 5th place and earn a chance at the end of season promotion play-offs. In a game they would be expected to win, they host Reeds Weybridge but the game is a much tighter affair than they would hope for. https://www.petersfield…

It’s a fond farewell to PC Loz and hello to PC Imie
Sadly PC Lauren Bourne, our Local Bobbie, is moving to another section of the Police. It’s a warm welcome to PC Imie Pott-Thomas who will be replacing Loz and will be seen out on our streets with PSCO Tanya Manns Shine Radio managed to get on last chat with Loz before she left and spoke to Imie abo…

Talking Books - February 2026
Local author Suzie Wilde and Tim O'Kelly of One Tree Books immerse you in a monthly indulgence of literature, storytelling and the world of books. We are joined by Michael Arnold, author of The Savage Isle and now the sequel, The River Warriors –Britannia, 42AD. The wild island at the fringe of th…

Fabulous fashion, fun and fundraising success for Petersfield Save the Children
The annual fashion show and sale for Petersfield Save the Children at Churcher's College on 16 February (where the price of sold items is shared 50:50) was packed out and raised a huge amount for the cause. Jane Rebeiro, one of the 50 or so volunteers who organise and run the event, spoke to Mik…