This week we’re surrounded by autumnal loveliness at Rogate Pumpkin Patch.

Now, you might think jac o’lanterns and all things Halloween might be a recent thing, but we will find out the history of the farm at Rogate, what happens during the short pumpkin season – and what happens in between.

Join Laura Sheppard and Andy Catto at Rogate Pumpkin Patch in this week's Ppod.

This week we’re surrounded by autumnal loveliness at Rogate Pumpkin Patch.
Now, you might think jac o’lanterns and all things Halloween might be a recent thing, but we will find out the history of the farm at Rogate, what happens during the short pumpkin season – and what happens in between.
Join Laura Sheppard and Andy Catto at Rogate Pumpkin Patch in this week's Ppod.

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.

Voices and stories from Petersfield in Hampshire, UK

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 on location at the Rogate Pumpkin Patch

This week, we are at the British  Red Cross Shop in Swan Street to find out all about how the shop operates.

It was a very wet day outside, but we had the chance to speak to the shop manager Vicky, along with her band of volunteers. 

We even managed to chat to a few customers that braved the weather to come inside to have a browse to see what treasures they could find.

This week, we are at the British &nbsp;Red Cross Shop in Swan Street to find out all about how the shop operates.
It was a very wet day outside, but we had the chance to speak to the shop manager Vicky, along with her band of volunteers.&nbsp;
We even managed to chat to a few customers that braved the weather to come inside to have a browse to see what treasures they could find.

the PPod on location- at the Red Cross shop

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Locals in West Meon have been bowled over by the MCC
A protected oak tree is at the centre of a planning row
Over 100 attend talk about Neville Shute and Petersfield
…and after the news we’ve got your Shine Radio What’s On Guide with the latest happenings around the Petersphere.

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 20 January, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Locals in West Meon have been bowled over by the MCC</li>
<li>A protected oak tree is at the centre of a planning row</li>
<li>Over 100 attend talk about Neville Shute and Petersfield</li>
<li>&hellip;and after the news we&rsquo;ve got your Shine Radio What&rsquo;s On Guide with the latest happenings around the Petersphere.</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 January, 2026

Local news for Tuesday 20th January

A major (though largely internal) renovation of St Peter's Hall, in the Town's conservation area, opposite the Museum, has been granted planning permission.

The Hall is used extensively by the community and local organisations; from residents' meetings to arts and performance as well as groups like Headway and AA; the NHS also held its Rowan Ward consultations there.

The works are now out to tender. 

The Church will provide half of the cost with the rest hopefully coming from grants and donations. 

The hall will be closed for 5 to 6 months around April/May and reopen sometime in October.

St Peter's Treasurer, Steve Hitchmough, speaking to Mike Waddington, explains the project and also preparing for an Diocese Architectural Review of St Peter's Church itself.

A major (though largely internal) renovation of St Peter's Hall, in the Town's conservation area, opposite the Museum, has been granted planning permission.
The Hall is used extensively by the community and local organisations; from residents' meetings to arts and performance as well as groups like Headway and AA; the NHS also held its Rowan Ward consultations there.
The works are now out to tender.&nbsp;
The Church will provide half of the cost with the rest hopefully coming from grants and donations.&nbsp;
The hall will be closed for 5 to 6 months around April/May and reopen sometime in October.
St Peter's Treasurer, Steve Hitchmough, speaking to Mike Waddington, explains the project and also preparing for an Diocese Architectural Review of St Peter's Church itself.

the P pod on location at the Rogate Pumpkin Patch

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