This time, we are standing in the Petersfield Community Garden where they are wassailing for a bumper crop this year.

We will be finding out what wassailing is all about, chatting to Morris Dancers, and Phill (by popular demand) will not be singing with the Petersfield Community Choir

This time, we are standing in the Petersfield Community Garden where they are wassailing for a bumper crop this year.
We will be finding out what wassailing is all about, chatting to Morris Dancers, and Phill (by popular demand) will not be singing with the Petersfield Community Choir

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.

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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.
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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On Saturday evening, 7 March at 6:30pm, Petersfield Salvation Army celebrate their 140 years in the town with a special concert of several brass bands, attended by their national Leader, Commissioner Paul Main (who will also lead their regular Sunday Worship the following day at 11.00 am.)

One of the songs they will perform at the concert is Light Fingered Freddie, from a musical, not dissimilar to Guys and Dolls.

Andrew Clark is a trombone player and semi-professional musician and will sing the song on the night.

Mike Waddington attended the band's first practice session (the bands are rehearsing separately) and speaks to Andrew about the song and the ideas behind it.

He says there are other surprises up their sleeves!

Tickets for the concert at Petersfield Methodist Church are now on sale: please call 01730 265971.

On Saturday evening, 7 March at 6:30pm, Petersfield Salvation Army celebrate their 140 years in the town with a special concert of several brass bands, attended by their national Leader, Commissioner Paul Main (who will also lead their regular Sunday Worship the following day at 11.00 am.)
One of the songs they will perform at the concert is&nbsp;Light Fingered Freddie, from a musical, not dissimilar to&nbsp;Guys and Dolls.
Andrew Clark is a trombone player and semi-professional musician and will sing the song on the night.
Mike Waddington attended the band's first practice session (the bands are rehearsing separately) and speaks to Andrew about the song and the ideas behind it.
He says there are other surprises up their sleeves!
Tickets for the concert at Petersfield Methodist Church are now on sale: please call 01730 265971.

﻿Surprising choice for Salvation Army celebration?

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Rother Valley pub raises a glass after planners approved a key part of its future
Keep the motivation going after January, if you do it will bring results
The Salvation Army’s UK Leader to celebrate their 140 years in Petersfield
…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 5 February, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Rother Valley pub raises a glass after planners approved a key part of its future</li>
<li>Keep the motivation going after January, if you do it will bring results</li>
<li>The Salvation Army&rsquo;s UK Leader to celebrate their 140 years in Petersfield</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 5 February, 2026

Local news for Thursday 5tth February

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Physic Garden Wall to be repaired once permission granted
ABRI consult neighbours about Drum Court development
Horndean Singer impresses with covers and Tapestry
And let’s see what is on the foodbank list this week

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

You make it shine.

Published at 4:58am on 4 February, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Physic Garden Wall to be repaired once permission granted</li>
<li>ABRI consult neighbours about Drum Court development</li>
<li>Horndean Singer impresses with covers and Tapestry</li>
<li>And let&rsquo;s see what is on the foodbank list this week</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 4 February, 2026

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