Former prison officer and highly experienced prison dog handler, Simon Broadis, describes the demands on prison dogs and how they have evolved over several decades in the prison service.

A rare window into the working lives of prison dogs. 

Recorded at the Dogs Making a Difference Awards 2025, organised by the charity, Service Dogs UK. 

Find other dogs with interesting jobs. 

Do you work your dog or dogs? Please get in touch with Kate Fairweather if you would be interested in being on the podcast by emailing team@shineradio.uk.

© & ℗ Kate Fairweather, 2025

Former prison officer and highly experienced prison dog handler, Simon Broadis, describes the demands on prison dogs and how they have evolved over several decades in the prison service.
A rare window into the working lives of prison dogs.&nbsp;
Recorded at the Dogs Making a Difference Awards 2025, organised by the charity,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.servicedogsuk.org/">Service Dogs UK</a>.&nbsp;
Find other&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/petersfieldstories/playlists/dogs-with-jobs">dogs with interesting jobs</a>.&nbsp;
Do you work your dog or dogs?&nbsp;Please get in touch with Kate Fairweather if you would be interested in being on the podcast by emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk.</a>
&copy; &amp; ℗ Kate Fairweather, 2025

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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.
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.
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Celebrate the frontline workers of the canine world.

Kate Fairweather comes face to face with a diverse cast of working dogs, perfectly equipped with the instincts, intelligence and training to handle everything their jobs throw at them.

Humans and dogs have worked together for centuries - and still do today in our communities.

Some work with handlers, drawing on their natural hunting, herding, or guarding instincts, or an exceptional sense of smell. Others perform caring roles, providing companionship and support to humans.

Podcast of the Year at the Community Radio Awards 2022.

Produced by volunteers at Petersfield's Shine Radio. Contact Kate at team@shineradio.uk or call 01730 555 500.

Celebrate the frontline workers of the canine world.
Kate Fairweather comes face to face with a diverse cast of working dogs, perfectly equipped with the instincts, intelligence and training to handle everything their jobs throw at them.
Humans and dogs have worked together for centuries - and still do today in our communities.
Some work with handlers, drawing on their natural hunting, herding, or guarding instincts, or an exceptional sense of smell. Others perform caring roles, providing companionship and support to humans.
Podcast of the Year at the Community Radio Awards 2022.
Produced by volunteers at Petersfield's Shine Radio. Contact Kate at <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call 01730 555 500.

Meet the frontline workers of the canine world.

Dogs with Jobs

The hidden working lives of Prison Dogs 

Pat Wettone has been singing in St Peter's Church Choir since 1986 and the announcement, by the Rev Hughes, that she was retiring after 40 years was met with prolonged, appreciative applause.

Pat talks to Mike Waddington about her singing life, starting as a soprano and could, her teachers said, have made a professional career with her voice.

Instead she chose teaching and trod the boards of amateur musical productions - where she also met her future husband, Roger.

St Peter's intend to formerly mark Pat's retirement very soon.

Pat Wettone has been singing in St Peter's Church Choir since 1986 and the announcement, by the Rev Hughes, that she was retiring after 40 years was met with prolonged, appreciative applause.
Pat talks to Mike Waddington about her singing life, starting as a soprano and could, her teachers said, have made a professional career with her voice.
Instead she chose teaching and trod the boards of amateur musical productions - where she also met her future husband, Roger.
St Peter's intend to formerly mark Pat's retirement very soon.

Pat retires from St Peter’s Choir after 40 years

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Liphook Ladies win the league and promotion as Champions.
Blooming festival for Historic East meon All Saints Church.
The Stables door is bolted for now.
We preview this weekend’s sport.

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

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Published at 4:58am on 10 April, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Liphook Ladies win the league and promotion as Champions.</li>
<li>Blooming festival for Historic East meon All Saints Church.</li>
<li>The Stables door is bolted for now.</li>
<li>We preview this weekend&rsquo;s sport.</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.
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Published at 4:58am on 10 April, 2026

Local news for Friday 10th April

From Friday 22nd May to Monday 25th, East Meon’s All Saints Church, over 900 years old, will be transformed with 23 floral-themed displays, representing the many groups and societies in the picturesque village, with a green theme of foraged blooms - flowers and even weeds .

The festival raises funds for repairs and maintenance of the church, with its ancient Tournai Fount amongst its historic treasures.

There’s a full programme of music and talks throughout the festival and plenty of parking.

Organisers Clare, Jane and Ali tell Mike Waddington all about it and why the church is a significant part of life in the village.

Tickets are £10, under 16s free, from Ticketsource East Meon Flower Festival 2026 at All Saint's Church event tickets from TicketSource

And (@eastmeonflowerfest) • Instagram photos and videos 

 

From Friday 22nd May to Monday 25th, East Meon&rsquo;s All Saints Church, over 900 years old, will be transformed with 23 floral-themed displays, representing the many groups and societies in the picturesque village, with a green theme of foraged blooms - flowers and even weeds .
The festival raises funds for repairs and maintenance of the church, with its ancient Tournai Fount amongst its historic treasures.
There&rsquo;s a full programme of music and talks throughout the festival and plenty of parking.
Organisers Clare, Jane and Ali tell Mike Waddington all about it and why the church is a significant part of life in the village.
Tickets are &pound;10, under 16s free, from Ticketsource <a href="https://www.ticketsource.com/eastmeonflowerfestival2026/east-meon-flower-festival-2026/e-bgdoqq">East Meon Flower Festival 2026 at All Saint's Church event tickets from TicketSource</a>
And <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eastmeonflowerfest/">(@eastmeonflowerfest) &bull; Instagram photos and videos</a>&nbsp;
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