Petersfield's Shine Radio
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 [email protected] or call Petersfield 01730 555 500.
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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 16 minutes
- Episodes
- 316
- Years Active
- 2025
Animal activists make their voices heard on foie gras
A group of campaigners, armed with a loudhailer brought their complaints about the luxury food foie gras to Petersfield High Street from Southampton.
The activists oppose the sale of foie gras which …
One Tree Books reopens and starts rebuilding
One Tree Books reopened on Tuesday 22 July in temporary accommodation in Chapel Street.
Owner for 30 years, Tim O’Kelly, told us about rebuilding work starting this week.
HIs heart goes out to all wh…
Big News from the Big Dig, old news, very old in fact!
The Big Dig started last Saturday in High Meadow (just off Swan Street, near the surgery) and has already uncovered some worked flints, which are very old - mesolithic in fact.
The Dig, organised by…
Thousands of people in our area struggle with reading - Read Easy help
Read Easy is a charity that helps adults learn to read, where there has been a problem that stopped them learning.
It can be hard for adults to come forward but Karen Wilkins, the Volunteer Recruiter…
Local news for Tuesday 22 July, 2025
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- the latest on the proposed Sunderton Meadow development in Clanfield
- how a first time entry has won Petersfield In Bloom thi…
Fundraising family day for children in Gaza in Milland
Jack Catches up with local sound healer and holistic practitioner Shirley Stump to hear all about an up coming fundraiser for children effected by the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, specifically raisin…
Petersfield Scouts is one of the Mayor’s charities he’ll support this year
The Scouts - now boys and girls - were founded in 1907 and a year later, a friend of Lord Baden-Powell set up Petersfield's Troop, making it one of the oldest in the country.
They are being supporte…
Local news for Monday 21st July
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- Hampshire Youth Parliament welcomes news that Petersfield’s 16 and 17 year olds to be given the right to vote
- A Petersfield …
Talking Books - July 2025
This months Talking Books is a little different as Tim is somewhat preoccupied with getting his temporary shop up and running after the fire in Lavant Street. Suzie had booked an interview with Roge…
An impromptu masterclass on succulents and bottle gardens from Clare at Dinky Plants
Clare from Dinky Plants was displaying a diverse collection of succulents and bottle gardens at Petersfield Market on Saturday.
She explained to Shine Radio's Kate Fairweather how to keep succulents…
The detail on car detailing
All the car shows on TV show grubby barn finds turning into sleek and shiny vehicles which are the envy of all who see them, but what is really involved? Shine Radio's Phill Humphries put detailing t…
Healthwatch: Patient advocate group left wondering about its future
Healthwatch was set up in 2012 to speak up on behalf of patients in the NHS and Social Care, when necessary to improve services.
A few weeks ago, in July, the Government announced that a number of bo…
The 2025 Big Dig is underway, under High Meadow in Swan Street
This year's Big Dig is in High Meadow, the public space next to Swan Surgery.
It’s the project of Liss Archaeology and Petersfield Area Historical Society, and runs from Saturday 19 July until Sunday…
Local news for Friday 18th July
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- Local Education Trust celebrates ten-year anniversary
- The Piano Bike Girl comes to Petersfield
- Charity starts at home as fun…
Recipe: Discover where to buy fresh fish at Petersfield farm shops and simple easy cooking tips.
James Foodie Fairweather talks to NonI Needs about the joy of discovering fresh fish from local outlets, Sky Park Farm and Durleighmarsh Farm.
He was delighted to discover Johnson's fish from Portsmo…
Clanfield Parish Council - your quarterly update
Phill Humphries talks to council chair Chris Patterson to catch up with what is happening. We touch on Sunderton Meadow, Festivities at the Clanfield Centre, new life for old flint and the prospect …
Local news for Thursday 17th July
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- Petersfield Lion Hunt - with free ice creams for the children
- TV broadcaster, Writer and historian speaks at Petersfield boo…
Home Start Butser celebrates its success with families and volunteers
Home Start Butser supported 262 local families last year and their Annual Celebration at Churcher's College, on Wednesday 16 July, was a very emotional affair.
The Chair, Linda Bazant, welcomed peop…
Local news for Wednesday 16th July
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- Lin Piatek is the new chair of Petersfield Lions club
- Fifi and Joe are the news head girl and boy at TPS
- Are you eligible fo…
Local news for 15 July, 2025
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
- Consultation in a few weeks time about changes at Petersfield Hospital
- Taro Staff walked 26 miles for company’s chosen chari…