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The Ladies Captain’s Day took the theme of the wartime years with a VE Day themed afternoon tea. Everyone was dressed in red, white and blue. There was ration books and the Petersfield Dementia Music Group came along to help everyone sing wartime favourite songs. Over £500 was raised on the day for Dementia Friendly Petersfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I n March next year the Salvation Army will celebrate 140 years' work in Petersfield, based at its current location on Swan Street since 1924. Corps Sergeant Major Steve Field tells us more about the 'opening shots' in 1886 from local reports at the time and explains the military features of the church. Speaking to Mike Waddington he talks about what makes an individual soldier in the Army and how they are celebrating the 140 years' work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Members of staff walked the 26 mile route through the streets of Chichester across the South Downs National Park, ending up at West Wittering Beach. All chose to do the full course, finished and still made it into work the following day (4th July). The money raised this year is for Breast Cancer UK and the Ben Kinsella Trust. General Manager, Dave West congratulated them all See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. A professional organiser from Petersfield has been nominated for a national prize. Golf Club stepped back to the time of make do and mend Homestart Butser AGM to celebrate testimony from families and volunteers …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 4:59am on 10 July, 2025 See omnystudio....
Sunday 29th May marked the 40th anniversary of the Beacon of Peace national charity walk. The event is run by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Elders Association and has raised over £11 million since 1985. They have supported more than 600 charities, many of which are based in East Hampshire. Many of which endured the heat of the day to walk again this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s all about your duty of care and choosing a responsible option by remembering SCRAP. The five steps will so ensure that the waster carrier is registered. Did you know you can be prosecuted even if your waste is fly tipped by someone else We speak to Cllr Tony Costigan to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It is important to check that you are not spending more than you earn, or have in your bank account come to that. Circumstances change for everyone. It is all about sensible budgeting and not feeling guilty to cancel any direct debits that are no longer affordable to ensure there is enough for those essential bills. Amanda Whiteland-Smith from Citizens Advice tells us more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Version Excursion are a five piece band, who've just played at Bramstock, with great skill, infectious energy and humour - focusing on the best of British Music. They describe themselves as having the beat of the Spencer Davis Group, the swagger of the Stones, the quirkiness of Bowie, the swing of Dexys, the energy of The Jam and the hedonism of the Faces. Mark Simpson met Mez Meyrick and Simon Rushie Rush in their Liphook studio as they were rehearsing "all killer, no filler" for their comeback...
If you've ever wondered how to master the turntable arts and DJ at festivals, events and parties, then DJ Red and Chris Koffman have a cv that includes Manchester's Hacienda, Ministry Of Sound, Garlands in Liverpool, Propaganda, Babushka, the Voodoo Lounge in London's Leicester Square and in playing front of 350,000 people at Berlin's Love Parade. They kept everyone dancing at Cathy Austin's Bramstock on Saturday and Mark Simpson caught up with them to learn the tricks of the trade, before they ...
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Be responsible and avoid a fly tipping fine It’s a fourth book for local author Van Morrison’s favourite band members play live in the Petersphere ...And let’s see what the food bank are in need of this week. To share your news stories email team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500. You make it shine. Published at 4:59am on 9 July, 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Hampshire’s newest family festival, Dellfest, is taking place on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th July. Promising two days of sun, smiles, and sensational entertainment at The Dell in Cedar Valley in East Meon. It's where families, music lovers, and foodies come together to celebrate summer in one of Hampshire’s most beautiful settings. Mark Simpson found out more with Marketing and Communications Manager Sarah Harris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
The school hall in Love Lane, Petersfield was a hive of activity during a recent golden year exhibition. It was an opportunity for pupils, teachers, staff and parents to celebrate and share school day memories spanning the decades. Jo Gray met Headteacher Susan Sayers at the event. We hear about the various changes over the years and touch on what's to come. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duncan Titmarsh became the UK's Lego Certified Professional in 2010, building models and creating tours, including a huge model of Tower Bridge which could carry a real Land Rover. This fully functioning set was made from 5,805,846 individual LEGO bricks, breaking the previous Guinness World Record by 470,646 pieces. Laid end to end, the bricks would stretch for almost 200 miles, or from Tower Bridge in London to Paris. He then formed his own company, Iconic Bricks, which has built dinosaur trai...
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Always check your bank statement regularly Over 1800 people sign petition to “Save Rowan Ward” Swift Action week saw nesting boxes fly off the shelf ...and We tell you ‘what’s on’ around the Petersphere To share your news stories email team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500. You make it shine. Published at 4:59am on 8 July, 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Bramshott hosted its bi-annual Music Festival on Saturday and Mark Simpson went along to talk to the audience, some of the performers and stall holders at the sold out event. Here you will hear Bramstock MC Jamie introducing the opening act opera singer Charlotte Tetley with the Seaford Singers, who then talk to Shine Radio, along with Catherine Hall from The Stirrup Tap, and Page from Dylan's along with some happy audience members - Matt, Sarah and Cerian from the Petersphere. See omnystudio.co...
Headway, based in Portsmouth, holds local groups in St Peter's Hall in Petersfield to help people who may have sustained a brain injury. Jo Dallas, Chief Executive of Headway Portsmouth and South East Hampshire speaks to Mike Waddington about this serious but often seemingly hidden disability. Bridget, who cares for her husband, and Nigel, who has an injury himself, say how important Headway's activities are. The Petersfield group meets on a Tuesday, and offers peer support for people affected a...
The Petersfield School - TPS - is officially rated 'outstanding' and has almost 1,400 students. Fifi and Joe , both 15, were selected after their applications were tested through interviews with teachers, the Head, Mark Marande, and the Chair of Governors, Mike Robinson. And there was competition for the roles. Very mature in outlook, they have ambitions for their roles. They spoke to Mike Waddington about what the role is and the TPS values of Enjoy, Respect, Achieve. See omnystudio.com/listene...
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. In Petersfield’s local news… Local MP says “Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the dreadful fire” Here's Isaac with this weekend's sporting results from the Petersphere. Town Mayor praises response to the Lavant Street Fire …and the winning numbers are out in this week’s community lottery To share your news stories email team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500. You make it shine. Published at 4:59...
Local people have been reacting to the shock of the Lavant Street fire. Shine Radio microphones were out in town at the weekend to get a sense of local feeling. Let's hear a selection of views from people we met close to the scene. You'll hear Ali, Juliet, David, Graham, Peter and Rosemary in Petersfield. The Shine Radio reporter was Stephen Martin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kevin and Mrs Q head over to Penns Place this week to hear the big announcements from the rugby club including kit deals with a major brand, the resurrection of the women's team and the beautiful story of Dan Sargent and Destiny the cow. https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/ .We'll have the results from our cricket sides hoping to turn fortunes around from some disappointing results last week. https://www.petersfieldcricket.club/ Cowdray Park continues to host the British Open which we all know as th...
Damian Hinds joined Town Mayor, Cllr Chris Paige the day after the fire to reflect on the damage left to the buildings. He spoke with the emergency services and many of the onlookers that were still coming to terms with the event last Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Reverend Canon Will Hughes is the vicar of Petersfield. He shared his reflections on the damaging fire on Lavant Street, the role of the church at times of shock and sorrow and how he sees life in Petersfield moving on from the disaster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mandy P plays original music from local artists. To share your original music and news with me, email team@shineradio.uk or call 01730 555 500. You make it shine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Petersfield hairdressers Emily and Debbie are unable to gain access to their hairdressers business on Chapel Street after the fire on Lavant Street. They are concerned that delays in getting a structural engineer to the site may leave them unable to trade for up to a week. They shared their concerns with Shine Radio's Stephen Martin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The community of Petersfield is donating to a fundraising initiative to support victims of the Lavant Street fire. Linda Kirkbride has organised the collection via an online crowdfunder site. She says generous donations mean the fund has already raised thousands of pounds. While insurance will cover may costs, this extra money will help those left homeless or unable to work in the affected businesses. The scheme is supported by from the mayor of Petersfield, Councillor Chris Paige but is indepen...
Councillor Chris page tells Mike Waddington he's very impressed with the response to the fire in Lavant Street. He commends the Emergency Services and Utility companies that attended speedily. And he also the staff at the Town Council and East Hants who offered help and he showed me some of the many messages he received from people who offered beds, rooms and an Air BnB flat (that was used by an evacuated family with two children). I spoke to a family whose mother had been safely evacuated but s...
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Swift Action week sees nesting boxes fly off the shelf A professional organiser from Petersfield has been nominated for a national prize. Van Morrison’s favourite band members play live in the Petersphere …and we have the local sport preview To share your news stories email team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500. You make it shine. Published at 4:59am on 4 July, 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
Shine Radio microphones heard from eyewitnesses to the fire, including local residents and One Tree Books owner Tim O'Kelly who says his store is likely to be closed for an extended period. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jo Jacob has been helping people get organised for twenty years. Now she’s recognised for the social media content that helps to promote her service. Jo is fighting for the title of content creator of the year in the Clean and Tidy awards . Jo explains what a professional organiser does and why it’s hard to know what content will perform best online. She also explains how she dealt with a surprise discovery of an elephant tusk and a skeleton. Shine Radio's Stephen Martin is listening to her in t...
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Meet Martin Smith, new Petersfield councillor for Ramshill The Stroud Revels family festival is 21 years old Thousands walk for their local causes …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 4:59am on 3 July, 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
