



A busker's story
Lester Vacances is one of the people making up the packed - and tough - busking scene in Petersfield, with his easy listening trombone jazz. Lester speaks to Mike Waddington about what he does and why and also some of the downsides to the work when you want to be a professional musician and Lester…

Halloween Spooktacular returns to Petersfield Bookshop!
The Sandy Close Group have brought Halloween back bigger than before at the Petersfield Bookshop, over three days - 29, 30 and 31 October - hoping to top last year's 1,000 jumping attendees. Justin Ballard tells us the plan - but not all of it - and also talks about his tool and kitchenania busi…

Local news for Wednesday 14th October
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Please donate to keep the community warm. Ever wondered what it would be like to be a Saxon. Food bank suggestions. To share your news stories email team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500. You make…

The Local Showcase with Jo Gray - Thursday 8 October 2026
Join Jo and enjoy a great selection of music from local artists from across the Petersphere and beyond, from Ward Thomas to Mark Handley, with Becky Thomas and lots more talent in-between.

Local news for Tuesday 13th October
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Classic Cars fill the Square and enthuse the crowds. It’s a new era for Petersfield school uniform business. Herne Junior School need some bronze age help. A taste of things coming up with What’s On across the Petersphere. T…

Donate a coat, hat, scarf or gloves and help keep the community warm
Petersfield’s Winter Warmers is encouraging residents to donate coats, hats, scarves and gloves to the library until Friday. This Saturday, anyone who needs a warm coat can collect one for free, helping keep the local community warm throughout the colder months. It also stops them going to landfil…

Working with what’s strong not what’s wrong is ABCD at PHA
PHA Homes, working with East Hampshire Council, is developing community projects based on the assets within them - physical things like buildings and public spaces, but also people. Megan Sheehan and Eleanor Dorn from PHA talk to Mike Waddington and say they are working with “what's strong” in a c…

Classic Cars fill the Square and enthuse the crowds
On Sunday 11 October, the Square hosted a classic car display - some very old, at least one was 100 years old - in aid of the Rosemary Foundation but really for the enthusiasts! Mike Waddington mixed with the proud owners, restorers and admirers who have a depth of expertise only the truly dedica…

Local news for Monday 12th October
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Time to start shaping the future of East Hampshire. Stanly has the sporting results from across the Petersphere. Petersfield celebrates its bloomers. Results of the East Hants community lottery. To share your new…

In the Sportlight 11th October
Finally the wait is over as Petersfield Women's rugby side run out to their first home league match in over 20 years. Coach and players have been building up to this day for nearly 2 years and finally they're ready to face Horsham. Shine radio watched the game and chatted to the coach and players. …