People have been taking snaps of the terrapins sunbathing at the Heath Pond.

Richard Wardon, former chair of the Friends of Petersfield Heath, tells us more about them - how they got there, how they are not harming the local ecosystem and how to get involved with the Friends of Petersfield Heath.

People have been taking snaps of the terrapins sunbathing at the Heath Pond.
Richard Wardon, former chair of the Friends of Petersfield Heath, tells us more about them - how they got there, how they are not harming the local ecosystem and how to get involved with the Friends of Petersfield Heath.

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Voices and stories from Petersfield.
We cover local 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 podcast app.
You can share your stories or become a volunteer with our community project.
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.

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The five or six terrapins in the Heath Pond are not a worry – probably…

Over a jar of ale at the "Queen's Head" in Sheet Jack Finch got to know local accoladed artist Sheryl Pape who specialises in paintings of flowers having earned herself a fellowship at the Society of Botanical artist and won awards for her depictions of Irises. Alongside Sheryl was local legend Bill Lowe who has lived in the area for 84 years, Bill spent much of his working life as the warden at Noar Hill in Selborne, with his years of expertise and passion for Botany he has recorded diaries of the floral diversity on the Hangers. Sheryl and Bill tell us about their excursions together into the Hangers and an intriguing new artistic venture they call the "Butterfly trail".

Over a jar of ale at the "Queen's Head" in Sheet Jack Finch got to know local accoladed artist Sheryl Pape who specialises in paintings of flowers having earned herself a fellowship at the Society of Botanical artist and won awards for her depictions of Irises. Alongside Sheryl was local legend Bill Lowe who has lived in the area for 84 years, Bill spent much of his working life as the warden at Noar Hill in Selborne, with his years of expertise and passion for Botany he has recorded diaries of the floral diversity on the Hangers. Sheryl and Bill tell us about their excursions together into the Hangers and an intriguing new artistic venture they call the "Butterfly trail".

in conversation with local artist Sheryl Elaine Pape and botany enthusiast Bill Lowe

Today's local news and information update from the volunteers at Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Are you a budding photographer? Petersfield Climate Action are holding an eco-inspired photo competition.
Two Petersfield telephone boxes are transformed to their former glory
A music festival is coming to the Queens Head in Sheet this weekend.
…and I will be updating you with the local sports news from Isaac.

To share your news email team@shineradio.uk or call 01730 555 500. You make it shine.

Today's local news and information update from the volunteers at Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Are you a budding photographer? Petersfield Climate Action are holding an eco-inspired photo competition.</li>
<li>Two Petersfield telephone boxes are transformed to their former glory</li>
<li>A music festival is coming to the Queens Head in Sheet this weekend.</li>
<li>…and I will be updating you with the local sports news from Isaac.</li>
</ul>
To share your news email <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call 01730 555 500. You make it shine.

Local news for 21 June, 2024

Today's local news and information update from the volunteers at Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Hampshire Council Public Health Report highlights concern over Obesity in Children
Alitex staff well on way to raising £30,000 for Charity
Nominations are open for the Green Business Awards
...and we have a roundup of local job opportunities.

To share your news email team@shineradio.uk or call 01730 555 500. You make it shine.

Today's local news and information update from the volunteers at Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Hampshire Council Public Health Report highlights concern over Obesity in Children</li>
<li>Alitex staff well on way to raising £30,000 for Charity</li>
<li>Nominations are open for the Green Business Awards</li>
<li>...and we have a roundup of local job opportunities.</li>
</ul>
To share your news email <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call 01730 555 500. You make it shine.

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