This week we’re diving into the witty and wonderful world of Terry Pratchett, as the Winton Players prepare to bring Monstrous Regiment to the stage.

We’ll be chatting to the director, some of the cast, and the backstage crew who make the magic happen - plus we’ll find out what it takes to stage a Discworld classic here in Petersfield.

This week we&rsquo;re diving into the witty and wonderful world of Terry Pratchett, as the Winton Players prepare to bring Monstrous Regiment to the stage.
We&rsquo;ll be chatting to the director, some of the cast, and the backstage crew who make the magic happen - plus we&rsquo;ll find out what it takes to stage a Discworld classic here in Petersfield.

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.

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We cover community news, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs market town of Petersfield in Hampshire, UK.

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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.

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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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Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Moggs Mead Co-op store to close in two weeks
STEM at Bedales and why the school believes Assessed Courses are best
A well-known Petersfield businessman, Chris Jacobs, has died at the age of 89
…and we have a roundup of local job opportunities

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 12 February, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Moggs Mead Co-op store to close in two weeks</li>
<li>STEM at Bedales and why the school believes Assessed Courses are best</li>
<li>A well-known Petersfield businessman, Chris Jacobs, has died at the age of 89</li>
<li>&hellip;and we have a roundup of local job 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 4:58am on 12 February, 2026

Local news for Thursday 12th February

Local man Charles Bevan was the guest speaker at the Current Affairs group that meets at One Tree Books.

Charles was speaking about his life time's work in Development and says that the new situation may need a rethink and some ideas are making a come-back!

He is the author of the paperback  Development Aid: The Good, the bad and the ugly. The real story of international aid for those who are perplexed.

He speaks to Mike Waddington about the complexities and assumptions around the topic and chasing economic growth and how to kick start it.

The Current 

Charles' book here Development Aid: The Good, the bad and the ugly. The real story of international aid for those who are perplexed.: Amazon.co.uk: Bevan, Charles: 9781913713720: Books

 

Local man Charles Bevan was the guest speaker at the Current Affairs group that meets at One Tree Books.
Charles was speaking about his life time's work in Development and says that the new situation may need a rethink and some ideas are making a come-back!
He is the author of the paperback&nbsp; Development Aid: The Good, the bad and the ugly. The real story of international aid for those who are perplexed.
He speaks to Mike Waddington about the complexities and assumptions around the topic and chasing economic growth and how to kick start it.
The Current&nbsp;
Charles' book here <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Development-Aid-ugly-international-perplexed/dp/1913713725">Development Aid: The Good, the bad and the ugly. The real story of international aid for those who are perplexed.: Amazon.co.uk: Bevan, Charles: 9781913713720: Books</a>
&nbsp;

The Thorny problems of international development discussed at Current Affairs Group

Lizzie Allen, 22, is a finalist at the Havant and South Downs College Apprenticeship Awards 2026 and works at Juniper, in Lavant Street, who are also shortlisted for Employer of the Year at those awards.

Lizzie, who has Down syndrome, works 15 hours a week at Juniper, and has to reach goals under the customer services apprenticeship scheme.

We speak to one of the owner/Managers of Juniper, Vicky, who tells us about the nomination and what is entailed.

Lizzie also volunteers at Winton House where we spoke to her colleagues and Lizzie herself. 

Lizzie Allen, 22, is a finalist at the Havant and South Downs College Apprenticeship Awards 2026 and works at Juniper, in Lavant Street, who are also shortlisted for Employer of the Year at those awards.
Lizzie, who has Down syndrome, works 15 hours a week at Juniper, and has to reach goals under the customer services apprenticeship scheme.
We speak to one of the owner/Managers of Juniper, Vicky, who tells us about the nomination and what is entailed.
Lizzie also volunteers at Winton House where we spoke to her colleagues and Lizzie herself.&nbsp;

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