After an elongated spell away from the mic, Richard's weekly forecasts for Petersfield and the villages return.

Welcome back Richard from everyone at Shine Radio.

After an elongated spell away from the mic, Richard's weekly forecasts for Petersfield and the villages return.
Welcome back Richard from everyone at Shine Radio.

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.

Shine Radio is the radio station made by you. Share your stories or join our volunteer team. Find out more at https://shineradio.uk, email team@shineradio.uk or call Petersfield 01730 555 500.

You make it shine.

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.
Shine Radio is the radio station made by you. Share your stories or join our volunteer team. Find out more at <a href="https://shineradio.uk">https://shineradio.uk</a>, email <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call Petersfield 01730 555 500.
You make it shine.

Voices and stories from Petersfield in Hampshire, UK

Petersfield's Shine Radio

Richard has retired from this podcast but you can listen back to past editions.

If you know Petersfield's weather and would like to step into Richard's meteorological shoes then we would be thrilled to welcome you into our community radio project.

Email team@shineradio.uk

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Standing outside to get even closer to the elements, Petersfield meteorologist Richard Marks shares his latest forecast for our town's unique microclimate.

Richard consults his personal archive of local weather data to compare current conditions to those of the past. He also explains interesting weather conditions that can affect Petersfield and shares aspects of weather lore.

Email team@shineradio.uk with your weather observations and questions for Richard.

Produced by volunteers at Petersfield's Shine Radio.

Proudly sponsored by Hector's Menswear, Chapel Street, Petersfield

Richard has retired from this podcast but you can listen back to past editions.
If you know Petersfield's weather and would like to step into Richard's meteorological shoes then we would be thrilled to welcome you into our community radio project.
Email team@shineradio.uk
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Standing outside to get even closer to the elements, Petersfield meteorologist Richard Marks shares his latest forecast for our town's unique microclimate.
Richard consults his personal archive of local weather data to compare current conditions to those of the past. He also explains interesting weather conditions that can affect Petersfield and shares aspects of weather lore.
Email <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> with your weather observations and questions for Richard.
Produced by volunteers at Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Proudly sponsored by Hector's Menswear, Chapel Street, Petersfield

The latest conditions for Petersfield's unique South Downs microclimate

Petersfield Weather with Richard Marks

Richard Marks is back with Petersfield's detailed forecast

Local family support organisation Home Start Butser is 28 years old in February this year.

They have supported thousands of people over that time and are recruiting volunteers now for their next training course in March.

They are also re-running their Baby massage sessions in February (6 Feb to 13 March - see picture.) 

Home Start's Manager Nicola Winter tells Mike Waddington about what being a volunteer with a local family needs and what happens on the course (one day a week for five weeks).

They are also looking for Trustees too.

More about all this at Home-Start Butser | the leading local family support charity

Local family support organisation Home Start Butser is 28 years old in February this year.
They have supported thousands of people over that time and are recruiting volunteers now for their next training course in March.
They are also re-running their Baby massage sessions in February (6 Feb to 13 March - see picture.)&nbsp;
Home Start's Manager Nicola Winter tells Mike Waddington about what being a volunteer with a local family needs and what happens on the course (one day a week for five weeks).
They are also looking for Trustees too.
More about all this at&nbsp;<a href="https://homestart-butser.org.uk/">Home-Start Butser | the leading local family support charity</a>

Home Start Butser is 28 years old and going strong!

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Worried about your heating bills, advice is at hand
A very different January sale
Pothole praise for Portsmouth
…and after the news we’ve got your Shine Radio What’s On Guide with the latest happenings around the Petersphere.

To share your news stories email team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500.

You make it shine.

Published at 4:58am on 13 January, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Worried about your heating bills, advice is at hand</li>
<li>A very different January sale</li>
<li>Pothole praise for Portsmouth</li>
<li>&hellip;and after the news we&rsquo;ve got your Shine Radio What&rsquo;s On Guide with the latest happenings around the Petersphere.</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.
You make it shine.
Published at 4:58am on 13 January, 2026

Local news for  Tuesday 13th January

Join Ann & Coxy at the Adhurst Estate allotments as we swing into a new gardening year.

This month we take the opportunity to look ahead to gardening and horticultural events coming up in the local area.

Coxy offers advice on the best tasks to complete in your garden or on your allotment this month, and Ann takes receipt of a brand new protective frame for her vegetables.

You can contact Ann & Coxy via our website https://shineradio.uk/contact or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500.

Growing Together is a monthly production from Petersfield's Shine Radio.

Join Ann &amp; Coxy at the Adhurst Estate allotments as we swing into a new gardening year.
This month we take the opportunity to look ahead to gardening and horticultural events coming up in the local area.
Coxy offers advice on the best tasks to complete in your garden or on your allotment this month, and Ann takes receipt of a brand new protective frame for her vegetables.
You can contact Ann &amp; Coxy via our website <a href="https://shineradio.uk/contact">https://shineradio.uk/contact</a> or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500.
Growing Together is a monthly production from Petersfield's Shine Radio.

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