The October Fair on the Heath goes back to 1820, and possibly further than that say local community champion, Jeremy Holmes.

He tells Mike Waddington about that tradition and how big a part of Petersfield life it is.

He's been coming for over 50 years and has helped set it up and take it down.

It was opened by local Showman and 'Spieler', David Weekes.

The families have long ties to Petersfield and they will be back - fuel prices are not helping.

Jeremy calls for more support for them on their return.

 the families who bring it have been coming to Petersfield for decades. Jeremy Holmes has been going for over 50 years and we hear from him but first Marissa from the fair ground family:

The October Fair on the Heath goes back to 1820, and possibly further than that say local community champion, Jeremy Holmes.
He tells Mike Waddington about that tradition and how big a part of Petersfield life it is.
He's been coming for over 50 years and has helped set it up and take it down.
It was opened by local Showman and 'Spieler', David Weekes.
The families have long ties to Petersfield and they will be back - fuel prices are not helping.
Jeremy calls for more support for them on their return.
&nbsp;the families who bring it have been coming to Petersfield for decades. Jeremy Holmes has been going for over 50 years and we hear from him but first Marissa from the fair ground family:

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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.
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The Heath Fair a great success and a long, very long, tradition

From this Saturday,10 October, until 13 March 2027, Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery is wholly dedicated to displaying the 183 selected entrants (and they are for sale) in the Second South Downs Open. 

The Museum and Art Gallery's Head of Collections and Exhibitions, Louise Weller talks to Mike Waddington about the wide range of creativity captured in the displayed works and the work behind the scenes to display the work so that they 'talk to each other.'.

The winner, with the prize of their own exhibition in 2028, is to be announced.

There is a People’s Choice award too, from voting visitors.

An online catalogue is available from Saturday where the artists write about their inspirations.

More at Home | Petersfield Museum

 

From this Saturday,10 October, until 13 March 2027, Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery is wholly dedicated to displaying the 183 selected entrants (and they are for sale) in the Second South Downs Open.&nbsp;
The Museum and Art Gallery's Head of Collections and Exhibitions, Louise Weller talks to Mike Waddington about the wide range of creativity captured in the displayed works and the work behind the scenes to display the work so that they 'talk to each other.'.
The winner, with the prize of their own exhibition in 2028, is to be announced.
There is a People&rsquo;s Choice award too, from voting visitors.
An online catalogue is available from Saturday where the artists write about their inspirations.
More at <a href="https://www.petersfieldmuseum.co.uk/">Home | Petersfield Museum</a>
&nbsp;

The South Downs Open, Opens!

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.

What’s on across the Petersphere.

Martcher men with Kev exceeds expectations.

Gingers has recovered well from Lavent street fire.

Last chance to vote in Petersfield awards.

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

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Published at 5:00am on 6 October, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
What&rsquo;s on across the Petersphere.
Martcher men with Kev exceeds expectations.
Gingers has recovered well from Lavent street fire.
Last chance to vote in Petersfield awards.
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 5:00am on 6 October, 2026

Local news for Tuesday 6th October

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.

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Published at 5:01am on 5 October, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
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.
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Published at 5:01am on 5 October, 2026

The Heath Fair a great success and a long, very long, tradition

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