This week the P pod comes from Queen Elizabeth Country Park as the Butser Hill Challenge gets underway.

Claire and Joff meet some of the participants and find out why running up such a steep hill has become so popular!

They also bring you an update on the Petersfield and Liss NCT and plans are moving forward for a police station in town.

This week the P pod comes from Queen Elizabeth Country Park as the Butser Hill Challenge gets underway.
Claire and Joff meet some of the participants and find out why running up such a steep hill has become so popular!
They also bring you an update on the Petersfield and Liss NCT and plans are moving forward for a police station in town.

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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Petersfield's Shine Radio

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

the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 18th September 2023: The Butser Hill Challenge

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
A series of recycling car boot sales is planned in Petersfield.
New season brings famous painting to the Museum
Litter levels drop at McDonald’s Services
and we preview this weekend’s sport

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 20 March, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>A series of recycling car boot sales is planned in Petersfield.</li>
<li>New season brings famous painting to the Museum</li>
<li>Litter levels drop at McDonald&rsquo;s Services</li>
<li>and 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.
You make it shine.
Published at 4:58am on 20 March, 2026

Local news for Friday 20th March

16 year old Joe Tully is well known for the funds he raises for charities in Petersfield, but wanting money for himself too, with support from mum Julie, he took the initiative and set up a business - Joe’s Odd Jobs.

He's been doing this for two years in holidays and weekends.

Julie transports him around but also reassures people about trust in Joe and the work he does.

He relies on word of mouth recommendations but can also be reached on Facebook

16 year old Joe Tully is well known for the funds he raises for charities in Petersfield, but wanting money for himself too, with support from mum Julie, he took the initiative and set up a business - Joe&rsquo;s Odd Jobs.
He's been doing this for two years in holidays and weekends.
Julie transports him around but also reassures people about trust in Joe and the work he does.
He relies on word of mouth recommendations but can also be reached on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=624303665">Facebook</a>

Joe’s Odd Jobs sets off again this year

Three local business operators gather around the traders' table to discuss life from their perspectives as they serve the good people of Petersfield.

Dom Humphries runs The Townhouse and Annie Jones, Andy Shotbolt operates Britannia Reeves and Jo Watts is the face of Sew Creative.

Together they share insights and experiences from their business lives, the relationships they build with their clients and customers, and some of the challenges they face.

Plus Susan Orringe from First Friday updates us on local business networking opportunities.

The Traders' Table is supported by First Friday, Petersfield's monthly business networking club and is produced in Petersfield by Shine Radio. The presenter is Stephen Martin.

Three local business operators gather around the traders' table to discuss life from their perspectives as they serve the good people of Petersfield.
Dom Humphries runs The Townhouse and Annie Jones, Andy Shotbolt operates Britannia Reeves and Jo Watts is the face of Sew Creative.
Together they share insights and experiences from their business lives, the relationships they build with their clients and customers, and some of the challenges they face.
Plus Susan Orringe from First Friday updates us on local business networking opportunities.
The Traders' Table is supported by First Friday, Petersfield's monthly business networking club and is produced in Petersfield by Shine Radio. The presenter is Stephen Martin.

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