The Royal British Legion is about much more than the annual Poppy Appeal. In this extended interview, Laura Sheppard speaks to Frank Smyth from the Liss branch about the charity's year-round support for veterans, serving personnel and their families, the role the Legion plays in the local community, and why today's free Armed Forces Fun Day is open to everyone. Listen to the full conversation here.

The Royal British Legion is about much more than the annual Poppy Appeal. In this extended interview, Laura Sheppard speaks to Frank Smyth from the Liss branch about the charity's year-round support for veterans, serving personnel and their families, the role the Legion plays in the local community, and why today's free Armed Forces Fun Day is open to everyone. Listen to the full conversation here.

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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.
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Why the Royal British Legion still matters today – and why everyone's invited to Liss today

Elysian is a group of farms where staff teach young people alongside caring for animals.

They're looking to fill various teaching vacancies

Headteacher Jo Mumford sat down in the goat field with Mike Waddington, to talk about what they do, how they do it and why applicants with the skills and experience from traditional and mainstream settings in primary and secondary sectors, can help young people who have an EHCP.

An EHCP - Education, Health and Care Plan - is a statutory document for children and young people whose needs cannot be met through standard SEN Support at school or college.

Jo says applicants need to be "practical, grounded and ready to get stuck in."

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Elysian is a group of farms where staff teach young people alongside caring for animals.
They're looking to fill various teaching vacancies
Headteacher Jo Mumford sat down in the goat field with Mike Waddington, to talk about what they do, how they do it and why applicants with the skills and experience from traditional and mainstream settings in primary and secondary sectors, can help young people who have an EHCP.
An EHCP - Education, Health and Care Plan - is a statutory document for children and young people whose needs cannot be met through standard SEN Support at school or college.
Jo says applicants need to be "practical, grounded and ready to get stuck in."
More at <a href="https://elysianuk.org/work-with-us/">Join our Team - Elysian</a>
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Traditional teachers required in very nontraditional setting

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
20 is plenty when driving through the town centre.
Winton Players go into their 80th year.
People in Petersfield are being asked to cut down on water use.
We preview this weekend’s sport.

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Published at 5:00am on 26 June, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
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<li>20 is plenty when driving through the town centre.</li>
<li>Winton Players go into their 80th year.</li>
<li>People in Petersfield are being asked to cut down on water use.</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.
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Published at 5:00am on 26 June, 2026

Local news for Friday 26th June

Around 2000 walkers from 46 charities set off last Sunday, walking in one of the hottest days of the years, all to raise funds for their local causes.

The first National Beacon of Peace Walk was originally in Tilford 41 years ago, returning back to it’s roots again for the third year running after touring the country for many years.

Around 2000 walkers from 46 charities set off last Sunday, walking in one of the hottest days of the years, all to raise funds for their local causes.
The first National Beacon of Peace Walk was originally in Tilford 41 years ago, returning back to it&rsquo;s roots again for the third year running after touring the country for many years.

Why the Royal British Legion still matters today – and why everyone's invited to Liss today

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