Today the P pod is looking to nature and the environment with Phill Humphries and Andy Catto and PECAN.

We will be talking to some of the folk behind PECAN and some other associated initiatives that aim to get us not just thinking about the environment but acting to improve it!

It’s the P pod: Tuesdays at 9, Wednesdays at 7 and always online at shineradio.uk

Today the P pod is looking to nature and the environment with Phill Humphries and Andy Catto and PECAN.
We will be talking to some of the folk behind PECAN and some other associated initiatives that aim to get us not just thinking about the environment but acting to improve it!
It&rsquo;s the P pod: Tuesdays at 9, Wednesdays at 7 and always online at shineradio.uk

Always on location and bursting with the brightest personalities from our community, the P pod is home to the voices and stories of Petersfield people.

Presented by Julie Butler, Phill Humphries and Laura Sheppard from a different location around the Petersphere every edition.

You can contact the show on Petersfield 01730 555 500 or team@shineradio.uk

It's all produced by volunteers at Petersfield's Shine Radio. Research by Ann Marden. Audio production by Debra Shipton.

Always on location and bursting with the brightest personalities from our community, the P pod is home to the voices and stories of Petersfield people.
Presented by Julie Butler, Phill Humphries and Laura Sheppard from a different location around the Petersphere every edition.
You can contact the show on Petersfield 01730 555 500 or team@shineradio.uk
It's all produced by volunteers at Petersfield's Shine Radio. Research by Ann Marden. Audio production by Debra Shipton.

News, views and interviews from Petersfield. With Claire Vennis and Joff Lacey.

the P pod on location around Petersfield

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.

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Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Review of local government reorganisation gives us time for neighbourhood models.
East Hampshire tackles homelessness.
555 children take up Summer Reading Challenge.
Some local jobs opportunities.

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

You make it shine.

Published at 5:00am on 10 September, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Review of local government reorganisation gives us time for neighbourhood models.</li>
<li>East Hampshire tackles homelessness.</li>
<li>555 children take up Summer Reading Challenge.</li>
<li>Some local jobs opportunities.</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 5:00am on 10 September, 2026

Local news for Thursday 10th September

Fifteen years ago, the Hindhead Tunnel opened beneath the A3, transforming the journey through the Surrey Hills. Today, behind the scenes, a dedicated team of National Highways control room operators keeps a watchful eye on the tunnel from their discreet base beside the road, helping traffic flow and motorists stay safe.

But the tunnel’s impact reaches far beyond the road. For Dominic Holyoak, a break from the control room can mean stepping outside and enjoying a little taste of nature – while also remembering what the landscape was like before the tunnel opened.

And it’s not just people who have benefited. Jo Gray heads above ground to meet Matt Cusack, Lead Ranger for the National Trust, who shares some of the ways nature has flourished since the tunnel opened to traffic.

Image credit: Hindhead Commons and the Devil's Punch Bowl National Trust Images Chris Lacey

Fifteen years ago, the Hindhead Tunnel opened beneath the A3, transforming the journey through the Surrey Hills. Today, behind the scenes, a dedicated team of National Highways control room operators keeps a watchful eye on the tunnel from their discreet base beside the road, helping traffic flow and motorists stay safe.
But the tunnel&rsquo;s impact reaches far beyond the road. For Dominic Holyoak, a break from the control room can mean stepping outside and enjoying a little taste of nature &ndash; while also remembering what the landscape was like before the tunnel opened.
And it&rsquo;s not just people who have benefited. Jo Gray heads above ground to meet Matt Cusack, Lead Ranger for the National Trust, who shares some of the ways nature has flourished since the tunnel opened to traffic.
Image credit:&nbsp;<a href="https://nationalhighways-newsroom.prgloo.com/resources/1333088-hindhead-commons-and-the-devil-s-punch-bowl-national-trust-images-chris-lacey">Hindhead Commons and the Devil's Punch Bowl National Trust Images Chris Lacey</a>

When the A3 moved underground, nature returned to the Devil's Punchbowl

Jack Finch catches up with local musician, performer, song writer and guitar teacher Jamie West about the revival of his open mic at the Round house in South Harting. since the round house had been in a state if disrepair the bi-monthly tradition had taken a back seat for a few years but was recently revived since the venue is back in action and the next open mic will be on the 18th of September! set in the beautiful timber framed structure in the grounds of South Harting primary school it's set for an atmospheric evening with a range of acoustic music and poetry.

Jack Finch catches up with local musician, performer, song writer and guitar teacher Jamie West about the revival of his open mic at the Round house in South Harting. since the round house had been in a state if disrepair the bi-monthly tradition had taken a back seat for a few years but was recently revived since the venue is back in action and the next open mic will be on the 18th of September! set in the beautiful timber framed structure in the grounds of South Harting primary school it's set for an atmospheric evening with a range of acoustic music and poetry.

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