Petersfield's Shine Radio

Sovereign Housing have taken responsibility for the major lime-based repair of the wall at the left-rear of the Physic Garden. The walls are not listed but some go back to the 14th century. The Chairman of the Friends of the Petersfield Physic Garden, Joan Shepley, is very pleased about the work and the approach taken by Sovereign and their contractor Quadribuild. Instead of demolition and rebuild, they now intend to use steel butresses to preserve it. Joan talks to Mike Waddington about the project and the cost of running the garden. More at Petersfield Physic Garden See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five year-11 TPS students aimed to raise £1,000 for Cancer Research by doing 100 push ups each a day, throughout January.  They go to the gym together where the idea started. 2,700 push ups each later, they are on course to double their target. We hear from Oliver, Alex, Seb and Ellis who tell Mike Waddington what they are doing and why. The fifth team member, Tife, was unavailable. See their JustGiving page Petersfield Lads fundraising for Cancer Research UK is fundraising for Cancer Research UKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. [add headlines here] To share your news stories email team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500. New scheme to fund road repairs Coming soon a weekly Tuesday drop-in at the Men’s Shed Half Term Railway closure And after the news we will have your latest what’s on guide Published at 4:58am on 27 January, 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a feisty encounter last week for Petersfield Rugby club, a calmer and more measured performance was required for an away game at Ellingham and Ringwood. The club is setting its sights on a promotion play-off place. https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/ In football, although the Rams men's senior side game was called off due to a water-logged pitch on Saturday, there's still a women's cup game on against Clanfield and the club also has a big announcement. https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/ . A monster clash for Pompey this weekend as they invite Southampton to Fratton Park for match of huge importance and high security. Liss Athletic have also suffered from postponed games, but they finally run onto the pitch again and look to regain winning form this time against Meon Milton. https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/lissathletic . Southampton University is a breeding ground for talented sportspeople, and our Hockey sides know that they will be tested as the men's first side and women's first side face off. https://www.petersfieldhockeyclub.com/ . The excitement is building in the Haslemere table tennis league as the top 2 sides of College Hill and Petersfield A side are back in action, both looking to position themselves for the final home run. And presenters Kevin and Josh reveal the 2026 presenter games. Before the challenge of Satsumo, the first head to head features a game of Biscus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pauline King has been a foster carer for 28 years, with six children of her own, and is a Support Worker with the Hampshire County Council ‘hive’ in Alton.  They support foster carers in every way - face to face, in groups and on the phone - and demand for loving homes is very high. In conversation with Mike Waddington, Pauline talks about her own experience, how she and her husband became carers, what support is provided, including finance, and the assessment which is thorough and practical when it comes to assessing what is best for your own circumstances as well as the child's. She is in touch with those she's fostered and loves being a support worker, where her experience provides genuine expertise for people of all ages who want to help children in need of a loving home. More at Hampshire County Council Fostering Service | Health and social care | Hampshire County Council  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Rowan ward will close this week Mia has this weekends sporting results from across the Petersphere Physic Garden needs Gate Keepers …and we have the latest results from the East Hants 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 5:00am on 26 January, 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Timescape is an opportunity for adults who experience isolation for whatever reason to come together, in a gentle, supported, welcoming environment. set within the beautiful South Downs National Park. Each session takes place at Butser Ancient Farm, is facilitated by Artscape and Co-facilitated/funded by SDNPA. Maddy Molyneux told Phill Humphries about the projectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special interview, Laura Sheppard speaks to Rob Ingram, one of the driving forces behind Entertainment Events, about an extraordinary year of fundraising through music, theatre and community-led events. Recorded at a volunteer thank-you evening, the conversation reflects on the huge collective effort behind the scenes - from set builders and marquee teams to first aiders, front-of-house volunteers and performers - all of whom played a part in raising an impressive sum for the Rosemary Foundation. The programme also features voices from across the evening, including the town crier Faye and deputy town crier Martin, local band Fate of the Magpie, and representatives from the Rosemary Foundation, who explain exactly what the charity does, how vital fundraising like this is to their running costs, and the real difference it makes to patients and families in the local area. A warm, celebratory listen that captures the power of community, creativity and people coming together for a cause that truly matters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The enthusiastic Pickleballers of Clanfield are having a 24 hour Pickleball marathon in aid of Comic Relief on 20th Feb and bookings for slots are going fast.  Phill Humphries spoke with Natasha the centre manager and Richard who has already booked his slot in the middle of the night!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Robinson has been a volunteer at the town centre Garden for 20 years this year and has done most roles there - photography, the newsletter and now wardening - meeting and greeting .  He drives in from Godalming and enjoys his time in the garden and will carry on. He talks about being a volunteer, what the Garden is and why they need some helpers to open and close the gates on a rota. More at Petersfield Physic GardenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Make it your New Year’s resolution to keep Petersfield litter free From public signs to medicine boxes: how braille is used today New homes in Liphook despite local objections and we preview this weekend’s sport 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 23 January, 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The centre are running a very special raffle to support their ongoing education work with young people at The Sustainability Centre. The centre is well known as an independent learning and study centre, a beacon for sustainability and an award-winning social enterprise charity. Phill Humphries talked with them to find out more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An application has gone into EHDC to purchase Penns Place to turn the building into a permanent home for alternative provision and home education groups. South Downs National Park have allocated the site for 35 homes in their draft Local Plan, but Dan and Sharon Destecriox  feel it would better serve Hampshire as learning hubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Petersfield Society produces a monthly report on the overall cleanliness of the town. It covers litter, overflowing bins and other things such as street furniture. The report is shared with Norse and the local authorites. It is helping with communication, collaboration and action. Quarterly meetings are now in place to meet with council and Norse representatives to ensure that the work continues to maintain the beauty of the town.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you have old glasses stuck in a cupboard or a drawer? If you do, why not consider helping Chloe Bartron, whose personal mission helps to support and ensures a continued steady income to the women living in rural NE Kenya.  As we get older our eyesight tends to fail us, and for the weavers it becomes harder to see the intricate work of their basket making.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. It was the parting of the ways for Petersfield Town Football Club’s manager Would you like to be a Wildlife Ranger? Your old glasses can help the ladies weaving in Kenya And let’s see what is on the foodbank list 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 4:58am on 21 January, 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we are at the British  Red Cross Shop in Swan Street to find out all about how the shop operates. It was a very wet day outside, but we had the chance to speak to the shop manager Vicky, along with her band of volunteers.  We even managed to chat to a few customers that braved the weather to come inside to have a browse to see what treasures they could find.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.