This week we are on location at the Petersfield Festival Hall with the Pantomime, Oh yes we are!

We go behind the scenes at panto get-in - that magical moment when a theatre transforms almost overnight. We chat to the director, members of the cast, including some of the children involved, and of course the pantomime cow!

This week we are on location at the Petersfield Festival Hall with the Pantomime, Oh yes we are!
We go behind the scenes at panto get-in - that magical moment when a theatre transforms almost overnight. We chat to the director, members of the cast, including some of the children involved, and of course the pantomime cow!

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.
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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The P pod on location - Festival Hall Panto

On the first Sunday of every month there's karaoke and chess at St Peter's Hall from 11am until 1pm, and, surprisingly perhaps, it’s organised by St Peters Church. 

It’s a social activity suggested by members of the congregation and features all types of songs (and singing), from the musicals to Take That! 

The Reverend Will Hughes tells Mike Waddington where the idea came from and the community ideal behind it. 

He also talks about their bell ringers and the choir but concedes he's yet to try the karaoke.

More details about all this at St Peter's Church of England in Petersfield and Facebook

 

On the first Sunday of every month there's karaoke and chess at St Peter's Hall from 11am until 1pm, and, surprisingly perhaps, it&rsquo;s organised by St Peters Church.&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s a social activity suggested by members of the congregation and features all types of songs (and singing), from the musicals to Take That!&nbsp;
The Reverend Will Hughes tells Mike Waddington where the idea came from and the community ideal behind it.&nbsp;
He also talks about their bell ringers and the choir but concedes he's yet to try the karaoke.
More details about all this at <a href="https://stpeterspetersfield.org.uk/">St Peter's Church of England in Petersfield</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StPetersChurchPetersfield">Facebook</a>
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Karaoke, Chess and St Peter's

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

Buriton Pond has an island as a haven for wildlife
People with disabilities are getting more sports opportunities in Petersfield
Home Start Butser is 28 years old and going strong!
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.

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Published at 4:58am on 14 January, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Buriton Pond has an island as a haven for wildlife People with disabilities are getting more sports opportunities in Petersfield Home Start Butser is 28 years old and going strong! And let&rsquo;s see what is on the foodbank list this week
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 14 January, 2026

Local news for Wednesday 14th January

Local family support organisation Home Start Butser is 28 years old in February this year.

They have supported thousands of people over that time and are recruiting volunteers now for their next training course in March.

They are also re-running their Baby massage sessions in February (6 Feb to 13 March - see picture.) 

Home Start's Manager Nicola Winter tells Mike Waddington about what being a volunteer with a local family needs and what happens on the course (one day a week for five weeks).

They are also looking for Trustees too.

More about all this at Home-Start Butser | the leading local family support charity

Local family support organisation Home Start Butser is 28 years old in February this year.
They have supported thousands of people over that time and are recruiting volunteers now for their next training course in March.
They are also re-running their Baby massage sessions in February (6 Feb to 13 March - see picture.)&nbsp;
Home Start's Manager Nicola Winter tells Mike Waddington about what being a volunteer with a local family needs and what happens on the course (one day a week for five weeks).
They are also looking for Trustees too.
More about all this at&nbsp;<a href="https://homestart-butser.org.uk/">Home-Start Butser | the leading local family support charity</a>

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