The 160+ members of the  Friends of Petersfield Heath run the work parties that manage the habitat there, alongside the Town Council, the Ranger and the Fishing Bailiff.

The Friends hold their AGM on 19 May at the Festival Hall at 7pm.

The Heath can’t have too many friends says secretary Dr Richard Philips: who encourages people to come along and find out more about this valuable resource.

More atHome - Friends of Petersfield Heath

The 160+ members of the&nbsp; Friends of Petersfield Heath run the work parties that manage the habitat there, alongside the Town Council, the Ranger and the Fishing Bailiff.
The Friends hold their AGM on 19 May at the Festival Hall at 7pm.
The Heath can&rsquo;t have too many friends says secretary Dr Richard Philips: who encourages people to come along and find out more about this valuable resource.
More at<a href="https://petersfieldheath.org/">Home - Friends of Petersfield Heath</a>

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We must cherish the Heath but keep it well managed

Rey is a rescue dog who supports his human partner, Jack, with the challenges of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 

What is striking is the reciprocity that defines this partnership, in which each is helping the other. 

There are many practical tasks that a PTSD service dog is trained to help its owner with day to day life However, it's the psychological impact that we explore in this episode.

Owner Jack Billington says that of all the therapies and help he has accessed for his PTSD, Rey has been by far the most effective. He shares some of the nuances of the partnership with Kate Fairweather. 

A big thank you to Jack for coming onto the show and his openness in explaining the emotional and social aspects of his life, to which Rey has made such a difference.

If you would like to know more about PTSD assistance dogs, Service Dogs UK is a great place to start. 

Connected episodes on assistance dogs
Duke, the PTSD service dog, (also trained by Service Dogs UK) 
Mika, the well being and trauma support dog in the Metropolitan Police 
By your side: navigating life with a guide dog over time
Ralph, the owner-trained, multi-tasking assistance dog - perfect for a Rogate teenager
Darcey, the Canine Partner: an assistance dog relationship in full bloom
Benjy, the trainee guide dog's first five weeks on the job
Daisy, the autism assistance dog - practical, psychological and emotional support

Do you work your dog?

Or perhaps you know someone else who does and might like to come on the show?  I love to hear about all and any working dogs - the more varied, the better! 

Get in touch with me, Kate, via team@shineradio.uk.

Find more dogs with interesting jobs. 

© & ℗ Kate Fairweather, 2026

Rey is a rescue dog who supports his human partner, Jack, with the challenges of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).&nbsp;
What is striking is the reciprocity that defines this partnership, in which each is helping the other.&nbsp;
There are many practical tasks that a PTSD service dog is trained to help its owner with day to day life However, it's the psychological impact that we explore in this episode.
Owner Jack Billington says that of all the therapies and help he has accessed for his PTSD, Rey has been by far the most effective. He shares some of the nuances of the partnership with Kate Fairweather.&nbsp;
A big thank you to Jack for coming onto the show and his openness in explaining the emotional and social aspects of his life, to which Rey has made such a difference.
If you would like to know more about PTSD assistance dogs, <a href="https://www.servicedogsuk.org/">Service Dogs UK </a>is a great place to start.&nbsp;
Connected episodes on assistance dogs
<ul>
<li><a href="https://omny.fm/shows/petersfieldstories/duke-the-ptsd-service-dog?in_playlist=dogs-with-jobs">Duke, the PTSD service dog</a>, (also trained by Service Dogs UK)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Mika, the&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/petersfieldstories/mika-the-wellbeing-and-trauma-support-dog-who-work?in_playlist=dogs-with-jobs">well being and trauma support dog</a>&nbsp;in the Metropolitan Police&nbsp;</li>
<li>By your side:<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/petersfieldstories/by-your-side-navigating-boyhood-manhood-and-now-bl?in_playlist=dogs-with-jobs">&nbsp;navigating life with a guide dog over time</a></li>
<li><a href="https://shineradio.uk/2024/11/ralph-the-multi-tasking-owner-trained-assistance-dog/">Ralph, the owner-trained, multi-tasking assistance dog</a>&nbsp;- perfect for a Rogate teenager</li>
<li><a href="https://shineradio.uk/2024/09/darcey-the-canine-partner/">Darcey, the Canine Partner</a>: an assistance dog relationship in full bloom</li>
<li><a href="https://shineradio.uk/2021/07/benjy-the-trainee-guide-dogs-first-five-weeks-on-the-job/">Benjy, the trainee guide dog</a>'s first five weeks on the job</li>
<li><a href="https://shineradio.uk/2021/10/daisy-the-autism-assistance-dog/">Daisy, the autism assistance dog</a>&nbsp;- practical, psychological and emotional support</li>
</ul>
Do you work your dog?
Or perhaps you know someone else who does and might like to come on the show?&nbsp; I love to hear about all and any working dogs - the more varied, the better!&nbsp;
Get in touch with me, Kate, via&nbsp;<a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk.</a>
Find more&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/petersfieldstories/playlists/dogs-with-jobs">dogs with interesting jobs.</a>&nbsp;
&copy; &amp; ℗ Kate Fairweather, 2026

Rey, the one-eyed PTSD assistance dog

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Special service of Commemoration for Commander Loftus Jones VC.
Outgoing club captains raise record amounts for a local charity.
DeafBlind UK looking for Petersfield's help.
We preview this weekend’s sport.

To share your news stories email team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500.

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Published at 5:00am on 1 May, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Special service of Commemoration for Commander Loftus Jones VC.</li>
<li>Outgoing club captains raise record amounts for a local charity.</li>
<li>DeafBlind UK looking for Petersfield's help.</li>
<li>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 5:00am on 1 May, 2026

Local news for Friday 1st May

When we get two Full Moons in the same calendar month, as we will on the 1st and 31st this month, the second is called a Blue Moon. Discover why this happens and when you can see both moons this month, and more in May's Sky Watch.

Written by Petersphere resident, astronomical expert and amateur astronomer Geoff Burt, and voiced by Claire Vennis, every month Shine Radio presents a Sky Watch of our unique dark skies.

Let Shine Radio open up the wonder of Petersfield's night skies for magical star-gazing from your doorstep, in Sky Watch.

When we get two Full Moons in the same calendar month, as we will on the 1st and 31st this month, the second is called a Blue Moon. Discover why this happens and when you can see both moons this month, and more in May's Sky Watch.
Written by Petersphere resident, astronomical expert and amateur astronomer Geoff Burt, and voiced by Claire Vennis, every month Shine Radio presents a Sky Watch of our unique dark skies.
Let Shine Radio open up the wonder of Petersfield's night skies for magical star-gazing from your doorstep, in Sky Watch.

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