What does the festive period hold in store for our weather conditions in Petersfield? Local meteorologist Richard Marks has all the answers.

What does the festive period hold in store for our weather conditions in Petersfield? Local meteorologist Richard Marks has all the answers.

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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.

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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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Richard has retired from this podcast but you can listen back to past editions.

If you know Petersfield's weather and would like to step into Richard's meteorological shoes then we would be thrilled to welcome you into our community radio project.

Email team@shineradio.uk

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Standing outside to get even closer to the elements, Petersfield meteorologist Richard Marks shares his latest forecast for our town's unique microclimate.

Richard consults his personal archive of local weather data to compare current conditions to those of the past. He also explains interesting weather conditions that can affect Petersfield and shares aspects of weather lore.

Email team@shineradio.uk with your weather observations and questions for Richard.

Produced by volunteers at Petersfield's Shine Radio.

Proudly sponsored by Hector's Menswear, Chapel Street, Petersfield

Richard has retired from this podcast but you can listen back to past editions.
If you know Petersfield's weather and would like to step into Richard's meteorological shoes then we would be thrilled to welcome you into our community radio project.
Email team@shineradio.uk
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Standing outside to get even closer to the elements, Petersfield meteorologist Richard Marks shares his latest forecast for our town's unique microclimate.
Richard consults his personal archive of local weather data to compare current conditions to those of the past. He also explains interesting weather conditions that can affect Petersfield and shares aspects of weather lore.
Email <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> with your weather observations and questions for Richard.
Produced by volunteers at Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Proudly sponsored by Hector's Menswear, Chapel Street, Petersfield

The latest conditions for Petersfield's unique South Downs microclimate

Petersfield Weather with Richard Marks

Your local forecast for Christmas and beyond

Julie Butler is joined once again this month with Lynn Osborne, Nickki Haggar and Duncan Cameron.

This month we approach the subject of what is the right sort of care for your loved ones. It may not be what you think it is. Finding the right care can be hard to navigate, but here is advice on what to look for.

What is "message in a bottle". Mary Putnam from the Petersfield Lions is here to explain how it can help in an emergency.

Finally we speak to two inspirational ladies from Whitehill and Bordon. Both have stories to tell that shows you what sheer determination can bring.

Julie Butler is joined once again this month with Lynn Osborne, Nickki Haggar and Duncan Cameron.
This month we approach the subject of what is the right sort of care for your loved ones. It may not be what you think it is. Finding the right care can be hard to navigate, but here is advice on what to look for.
What is "message in a bottle". Mary Putnam from the Petersfield Lions is here to explain how it can help in an emergency.
Finally we speak to two inspirational ladies from Whitehill and Bordon. Both have stories to tell that shows you what sheer determination can bring.

The Life Clinic - talking about care and support

The Petersfeld Men’s Shed has many activities - wood and metal working, bike repair, music, computing and community projects in schools and charities; they're just completing bird boxes for a starling project and shows the tensegrity table a member has just made.

The idea is to occupy your hands or learn new skills and to combat loneliness and depression.

They have about 100 members but intend to offer a drop-in for people to try them out.

 Chairman, Nick Broom, speaking to Mike Waddington, talks about their current activities , their plans and their role - including a grant to make it more usable in a wheelchair.

The Petersfeld Men&rsquo;s Shed has many activities - wood and metal working, bike repair, music, computing and community projects in schools and charities; they're just completing bird boxes for a starling project and shows the tensegrity table a member has just made.
The idea is to occupy your hands or learn new skills and to combat loneliness and depression.
They have about 100 members but intend to offer a drop-in for people to try them out.
&nbsp;Chairman, Nick Broom, speaking to Mike Waddington, talks about their current activities , their plans and their role - including a grant to make it more usable in a wheelchair.

Weekly drop-in at the Men’s Shed coming to try them out!

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Local couple have a vision for Penns Place
Financial help for East Hampshire’s lower-income households
Permission granted to update St Peter's Hall
…and 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 22 January, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
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<li>Local couple have a vision for Penns Place</li>
<li>Financial help for East Hampshire&rsquo;s lower-income households</li>
<li>Permission granted to update St Peter's Hall</li>
<li>&hellip;and 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 22 January, 2026

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