This week the P pod brings you a smorgasbord of news and events happening in our much-loved Petersphere. 

From wine sampling on Lavant Street and a new community garden to an update on Petersfield’s festivals and eco-views from the next generation.  

Jon Walker discusses local news and Suzie delights in the signs of Spring in her Wilde Walk.

This week the P pod brings you a smorgasbord of news and events happening in our much-loved Petersphere. 
From wine sampling on Lavant Street and a new community garden to an update on Petersfield’s festivals and eco-views from the next generation.  
Jon Walker discusses local news and Suzie delights in the signs of Spring in her Wilde Walk.

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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 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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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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the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 20 February 2023

In this repeated edition of Drinking, Phill and Mags report back on their respective exam results, Napoleon gets name checked twice, Phill enjoys Türkiye and Mags waxes lyrical about Corsica.

Plus we have some weird and wonderful items of wine news to educate and entertain!

This edition of the programme was first broadcast in June 2024.

In this repeated edition of Drinking, Phill and Mags report back on their respective exam results, Napoleon gets name checked twice, Phill enjoys T&uuml;rkiye and Mags waxes lyrical about Corsica.
Plus we have some weird and wonderful items of wine news to educate and entertain!
This edition of the programme was first broadcast in June 2024.

Drinking with Phill & Mags - uncorking Türkiye and Corsica

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Chris Paige hands over the chain of office as Council elect new mayor tonight.
Roger Petch takes a leap for Dementia Friendly Petersfield!
People on Petersfield Heath with severe disabilities are still waiting for the loo.
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.

You make it shine.

Published at 4:58am on 28 May, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Chris Paige hands over the chain of office as Council elect new mayor tonight.</li>
<li>Roger Petch takes a leap for Dementia Friendly Petersfield!</li>
<li>People on Petersfield Heath with severe disabilities are still waiting for the loo.</li>
<li>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 28 May, 2026

Local news for Thursday 28th May

Petersfield will have a new Mayor tonight and outgoing mayor, Councillor Chris Paige tells us why he’s enjoyed his 300 hours community engagement in his year of office and feeling the weight of the second oldest mayoralty in Hampshire.

Over the year he also raised £1,600 for his two chosen charities -  Petersfield Scouts and Winton House.

Councillor  Jamie Mathews is the current Deputy Mayor.

Agenda + docs Full Council 28.05.26 – the Mayor’s Annual Report is in the meeting papers from  pages 6.

Over the last year Chris has reported monthly to Shine Radio’s Julie Butler and Mike Waddington about his work, his life and his health.

Petersfield will have a new Mayor tonight and outgoing mayor, Councillor Chris Paige tells us why he&rsquo;s enjoyed his 300 hours community engagement in his year of office and feeling the weight of the second oldest mayoralty in Hampshire.
Over the year he also raised &pound;1,600 for his two chosen charities - &nbsp;Petersfield Scouts and Winton House.
Councillor &nbsp;Jamie Mathews is the current Deputy Mayor.
<a href="https://petersfieldtc.sharepoint.com/sites/Unrestricted/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2FUnrestricted%2FShared%20Documents%2FCOUNCIL%2F2026%2D27%20COUNCIL%20MEETINGS%2F28th%20May%202026%2FAgenda%20%2B%20docs%20Full%20Council%2028%2E05%2E26%2Epdf&amp;parent=%2Fsites%2FUnrestricted%2FShared%20Documents%2FCOUNCIL%2F2026%2D27%20COUNCIL%20MEETINGS%2F28th%20May%202026&amp;p=true&amp;ga=1">Agenda + docs Full Council 28.05.26</a> &ndash; the Mayor&rsquo;s Annual Report is in the meeting papers from &nbsp;pages 6.
Over the last year Chris has reported monthly to Shine Radio&rsquo;s Julie Butler and Mike Waddington about his work, his life and his health.

the P pod - Petersfield personalities - 20 February 2023

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