Petersfield's Shine Radio

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. The Festival Hall is alive with entertainment The Town Crier raises her voice for Petersfield The 24th Xmas Charity Market is on 6 December …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 27 November, 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Heath made a promise to himself to complete a bike ride just to prove that he could do it. Following on from a three month battle after being rushed to intensive care with sepsis in Easter 2024, progress has been gradual. But nevertheless, his determination kept him going. Shine Radio, interviewed him last April and promised to come back after he completed his challenge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winton House on the High Street, home to many charities in town and the Community Cafe, recently had an expensive refurbishment to the Grade 2 listed building. Robert Venables, 86, is the President of Winton House and he oversaw an extensive refurbishment there 15 years ago, that actually took a decade to complete, not least because so much was needed, but also an unexpected storm damaged the Victorian stained glass windows.  Robert explains how it was all done and why the building, used for and by the community, needs cherishing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. The Big Dig reports big findings in Petersfield Bin collections in Petersfield will be rescheduled across the festive period. Get the buzz - train to be a bee keeper! 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 26 November, 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brothers Jeremy and Martin Holmes have been organising this charity market for 24 years (with another at Easter). It’s at the Festival Hall on Saturday 6 December and there are around 60 stalls, raising money for charities. Speaking to Mike Waddington, Jeremy Holmes tells us more about his involvement and what they are aiming to achieve.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Photojournalist for The Observer newspaper Jane Bown (1925 - 2014) is being celebrated at the Newlands House Gallery in Petworth.You might not know her name but you will recognise her black and white portrait photographs of well known people at this new exhibition, Jane Bown: Play Shadow.It is 100 years since Jane Bown's birth and she has snapped everyone there was too in her six decades at The Observer. Sitters include the late Queen Elizabeth II to Samuel Beckett, from the Beatles to Robert Redford, from Bjork to Mick Jagger. The gallery's director Dr Loucia Manopoulou talks to Noni Needs about this extraordinary unassuming female photographer with an international reputation.Dr Manopoulou said: "The exhibition is curated through a cultural lens of her work. It is people she photographed that shaped our culture in one way or another; poets, artists, authors, actors, singers and photographers. It captures the magic of Jane Bown."It is a stunning, must see exhibition set in a Georgian townhouse in Petworth and a great way to spend a couple of hours. Afterwards grab a cuppa and a bite in its covered courtyard. "Some people take pictures, I find them", said Jane Bown. Jane Bown used simple equipment, an Olympus OM-1 camera carried in a wicker basket, with just two lenses: an 85mm for close-up portraits and a 55mm, preferring natural light. Taking very few rolls of film to effortlessly capturing the essence of her sitter"She shot in black and white because colour was too noisy. She knew exactly what she was doing," said Dr Manopoulou. The exhibition opened on November 1, and runs to February 15, 2026 .For more information go to the Newlands House Gallery website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big Give is a national charity that doubles the amount local charities raise but in one week only - Tuesday 2 December at noon, until Tuesday 9 December at noon. Mike Waddington speaks to one of the organisations gearing up for the week; local family support organisation, Home Start Butser. Nicola Winter, the Manager, explains how they need to raise £40,000 over the week - that's a fifth of what they need over the year. Organisations taking part have easy ways to donate in that week and whatever is given is doubled. See: Home-Start Butser | the leading local family support charity  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Faye Thompson is Petersfield’’s Town Crier, an unpaid position that promotes Petersfield and the kind of people we are. She has been at many ceremonies, crying out proclamations as well as other less formal events like talking to schools. Martin, her husband is the Deputy Town Crier, who is looking into the history of the role. The brightly coloured livery and bell ringing attract attention when they're out and about. They gave Mike Waddington some examples of what has been happening - including participating in competitions and also very formal occasions like Chichester's Corporation of Camden, which has admitted femaie members for the first time in over 300 years - they asked Faye to MC the moment. Local artist Sheryl Pape has painted a portrait of the couple in oils (shortly the Mayor too) and it will be on display at the Charity Market at the Festival Hall on Saturday 6 December.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. There’s a new public consultation that could influence how local government works across Hampshire and the Solent The council says it’s making improvements to the bin collection service - and there’s a key change you’ll want to know about One of Petersfield’s favourite spring events is gearing up for a big return in 2026 …and we’ve got your Shine Radio What’s On Guide with the latest happenings 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 4:58am on 25 November, 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Petersfield Festival Hall is thriving says venues manager Sean Ridley. In a recent catch up interview he tells Kirsty Meredith that his aim is to ensure the historic venue remains a place for all the community as well as becoming a destination venue for larger organisations. There's been a recent upgrading of the stage rigging system to ensure that the theatre is fit for use for many years to come. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 MRS Q and KEVIN travel to Penns Place this weekend where underwater rugby gets a tryout. In filthy conditions reminiscent of a biblical tale, Petersfield take on the Old Tiffinians https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/ . We speak with Ben Bentley the man charged with Petersfield Town football projects, about the upgrading of club facilities and the ambitious plans on the horizon. https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/ . In football, Cup-Kings Liss Athletic have themselves 2 cup games in the short space of a few days to contend with. https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/lissathletic . Table tennis should be having a week off but 3 out of our 6 sides have postponed games to catch up on. This week the B team will face the Silent Assassin Sue Hartwell and her C side https://www.petersfieldttclub.org.uk/ . In hockey our mens and women's sides must battle the elements as well as some tough opposition. Both teams showing form in patches have the chance to gain points in their respective leagues. https://www.petersfieldhockeyclub.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petersfield and District Beekeeping Association is almost 100 years old and produces a great product local people like the provenance of as well as its taste. Steve Reid from the Association talks to Mike Waddington about the training they offer (in February, with equipment provided) about keeping, swarming and crops. Steve explains what is involved - including the right equipment and avoiding the inevitable stings. He explains how they rehomed a swarm from Petersfield's Physic Garden (having made a home in their rhubarb forcer!) and why the pastime is ethical and sustainable. More at Petersfield and District Beekeepers Association – Beekeeping in the NE of Hampshire    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liss Archeology and Petersfield Area Historical Society reported finds from last July and August's Big Dig, at the Museum on Saturday 22 November after some evaluation of the finds.  Thirty people heard how they had found prehistoric flints  - consistent with the the ancient presence on the Heath. They await confirmation of a Roman presence in the pottery report. They also discovered some old significant buildings demolished centuries ago under the Spain and at High Meadow. Ann Brooks speaks to Mike Waddington about the Big Dig and the curious people who delve into our past.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Proposals to close Petersfield’s Rowan Ward go to a scrutiny committee tomorrow It was mixed fortunes for our local sports team this weekend… we’ll have the results good and bad Petersfield museum has sold every one of its memorial bricks …and there are sixteen winners in this week’s community lottery. We’ll bring you the winning numbers. To share your news stories email team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500. You make it shine. Published at 6:30am on 24 November, 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Simpson visited the warm and welcoming Liphook Library, on London Road, where the staff know everyone.  Mark spoke to Hermione Hurlock, manager of Liphook and Bordon libraries, to find out about all the vibrant activities and help they can offer the community and get inside information about local authors and the history of writing in the Petersphere.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week , we’re  at the Petersfield Dementia Festival – where almost thirty local organisations have come together to share information, inspire hope, and celebrate community. We’ll be meeting the organisers, carers and families who are making Petersfield a more dementia friendly town. And yes – there’s even a bit of singing! Because while dementia touches many lives, this event proves that people can still live well, stay active, and feel supported right here in the Petersphere.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Nominations open to honour local heroes Volunteers keep the shine on Petersfield’s "Crown Jewel" ABRI Housing association development making great progress and we have a sports preview To share your news stories email team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500. You make it shine. Published at 4:58am on 21 November, 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Hampshire Police warn about Winter fuel payment scams Petersfield Pond gets cash boost You can help the environment with the Refill and Unwrapped Van …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 20 November, 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All 100 memorial bricks have now been sold at the Museum and Art Gallery and part of their 'thank you Petersfield' for Christmas, is to reduce entry fees by 50% (under 18s go free) for the whole month of December - with lots to see and do, and Santa appearing there on 22 December, the day of the 'Todler Takeover;.  The Museum's Annabelle Bonnar tells Mike Waddington why there's a Christmas bow on the door and what's inside --- loads and yes Edward Thomas! See Home | Petersfield Museum See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Pecan show off warm homes It’s our job but pleased to be recognised says Fire Station Care homes – how do you make the right choice This week’s asks from the food bank 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 19 November, 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.