This month, technology, vision and personal care.

Neil Hawkins is from Petersfield-based Futureworld3D, an independent business that creates digital 3D tours of real locations. Colin Howe represents Rocky Road Resilience, a global risk, security and hostile environments business based in Bordon and Abi Grute is half of Coates and Grute the Lavant Street optometrists in Petersfield.

You'll also hear Rachel Harris tease what's happening at June’s First Friday event in Petersfield on 5 June at The Folly.

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

This month, technology, vision and personal care.
Neil Hawkins is from Petersfield-based Futureworld3D, an independent business that creates digital 3D tours of real locations. Colin Howe represents Rocky Road Resilience, a global risk, security and hostile environments business based in Bordon and Abi Grute is half of Coates and Grute the Lavant Street optometrists in Petersfield.
You'll also hear Rachel Harris tease what's happening at June&rsquo;s First Friday event in Petersfield on 5 June at The Folly.
The Traders' Table is presented by Stephen Martin and produced in Petersfield by Shine Radio. It's supported by First Friday, the Petersfield business networking club.

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The Traders' Table

The Traders' Table: Abi Grute, Neil Hawkins and Colin Howe

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Plusses and minuses if you’re on a heat network system.
Bentley’s dog show boost, for a rehoming charity at new location.
Veterans Festival hailed a success in East Hampshire.
Local job opportunities.

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Published at 5:01am on 24 September, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Plusses and minuses if you&rsquo;re on a heat network system.</li>
<li>Bentley&rsquo;s dog show boost, for a rehoming charity at new location.</li>
<li>Veterans Festival hailed a success in East Hampshire.</li>
<li>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 5:01am on 24 September, 2026

Local news for Thursday 24th September

I love to learn is a tutoring organisation that’s just opened in Liphook (there are other Centres in Havant, Fareham and Portsmouth).

They came to Petersfield Market on Wednesday 23 September looking for learners.

Jonathan Mitchell speaks to Mike Waddington about what's on offer and when support might be needed. There is a free assessment on offer before making a choice.

How it Works Liphook – I Love To Learn

I love to learn is a tutoring organisation that&rsquo;s just opened in Liphook (there are other Centres in Havant, Fareham and Portsmouth).
They came to Petersfield Market on Wednesday 23 September looking for learners.
Jonathan Mitchell speaks to Mike Waddington about what's on offer and when support might be needed. There is a free assessment on offer before making a choice.
<a href="https://www.ilovetolearn.co.uk/how-it-works-liphook/">How it Works Liphook &ndash; I Love To Learn</a>

Tutoring Centre for English and Maths opens in Liphook

Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery needs to boost its footfall and Jeremey Mitchell, Chair of the Trustees, says they want people’s views.

They are being collected in the market, at the Museum and online, as part of its National Lottery funded Major Business Review.

Jeremey Mitchell talks to Mike Waddington about it all and we hear from Miri, from cultural consultants Flying Geese, about how views can shape the outcome.

The Stanley Spencer and Flora Twort exhibition closes this Saturday, 26 September.

The Museum then closes for two weeks so that the shortlisted entrants for the South Down Open can be displayed.

The Survey is on the website and here: PMAG Public Survey 

Moore about the South Downs Open here: South Downs Open 2026 | Petersfield Museum 

Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery needs to boost its footfall and Jeremey Mitchell, Chair of the Trustees, says they want people&rsquo;s views.
They are being collected in the market, at the Museum and online, as part of its National Lottery funded Major Business Review.
Jeremey Mitchell talks to Mike Waddington about it all and we hear from Miri, from cultural consultants Flying Geese, about how views can shape the outcome.
The Stanley Spencer and Flora Twort exhibition closes this Saturday, 26 September.
The Museum then closes for two weeks so that the shortlisted entrants for the South Down Open can be displayed.
The Survey is on the website and here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.surveyhero.com/c/jsyxusce">PMAG Public Survey</a>&nbsp;
Moore about the South Downs Open here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.petersfieldmuseum.co.uk/south-downs-open-2026">South Downs Open 2026 | Petersfield Museum</a>&nbsp;

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