



The FitStory Foundation - helping disengaged boys and young men before it's too late
Matt Harris is the founder of FitStory Foundation. A community focused social enterprise to help boys and young men between the ages of 7 and 17 to develop confidence, resilience and self-belief through martial arts and mentorship. Matt has used his own trauma and experiences to build this foundati…

Local news for Thursday 3rd September
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. · Police Strengthen Community Safety Efforts. · The message to men is simple, get tested. · 400 Hampshire churches say come Ride and Stride. · Step back to Medieval England. To share your news sto…

Local news for Wednesday 2nd September.
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. · Two local MPs have been appointed to senior shadow cabinet positions. · A Petersfield care home has been raising funds for people with dementia. · Petersfield’s museum is joining a national heritage sch…

Festivals and friendship - a Victorious reunion
Jo Gray was out and about at Victorious Festival with fellow Shine Radio volunteer Tod Apps, roving through the crowds and meeting fascinating people, local artists and festival-goers along the way. And what better place for an unexpected reunion than a festival? Jo caught up with old friend and f…

Sky Watch - the night skies above Petersfield in September 2026
Hello and welcome to ‘Sky Watch’, your personal 'Petersphere' stargazing bulletin for September! September marks the beginning of the new stargazing season in the ‘Petersphere’; when the Autumnal Equinox on the 23rd marks the transition to longer nights and shorter days. Everyone regrets the pas…

Meet the Flyball Buccaneers - a team of canine athletes
Meet the Flyball Buccaneers, a Flyball team that we met at Dogs Day Out 2026 in May this year. Although you can see flyball at Crufts every year, this emerging, wildly exciting relay race over obstacles is not as well known as it deserves to be in the UK. It's a lovely introduction to the excitin…

The enduring and rediscovered appeal of Edward Thomas
140 people visited the Edward Thomas Fellowship collection at Petersfeld Museum and Art Gallery last month. Thomas, who lived in Sheet, has a very enduring appeal, and for some a rediscovery. Jeremy Mitchell from the Fellowship speaks to Mike Waddington about events that reflect this appeal. Th…

Local news for Tuesday 1 September
In today's bulletin with Kirsty and the team: TPS students celebrate another outstanding GCSE year A cricket win for Petersfield women among this weekends sports results The local man who overcame MRSA to walk his daughter down the aisle and we’ll share the latest winning numbers in the East Hants …

Petersfield Arts and Crafts Exhibition five day success
The Annual Arts and Crafts Exhibition shows the work of members of the Petersfield Arts and Crafts Society. Chairman Vivienne de Beer says it is their most successful ever for visitors and sales. She talks to Mike Waddington about it. We also hear from demonstrators Mike Wallace (tapestry) and A…

In the Sportlight 30th August
The egg timer is running down for Petersfield Women's rugby team as they continue their pre-season training ahead of their first competitive match for some 20 years. We speak to the coach and players about their excitement of the rejuvenation of women's rugby in the Petersphere. www.petersfieldrfc.…