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On location
Shine Radio is on location with local personalities. Meet the characters of our community and hear stories of local life.
Dogs with jobs
with Kate Fairweather
Meet the frontline workers of the canine world in this award winning Shine Radio podcast.
Talking Books
Suzie Wilde and Tim O'Kelly
Suzie and Tim share their love of books, the joy of stories and the craft of writing with local authors.
In the Sportlight
The voices of sport in and around Petersfield
Including team updates and personal stories. Presented by Kevin & Josh.
Cold Coffee
Холодна кава with Iva Lomas
The unintentional consequence of a conversation so engaging you leave your cup untouched. Support for members of our local Ukrainian community.
The Life Cinic
with Julie Butler
Conversations about care and support with local experts.
Off the Record
Sponsored by Vinyl Revival
A two hour journey of discovery and delight through wonderful music on the heartwarming medium of vinyl with Mark Simpson.
Growing Together
with Ann & Coxy
Happy gardening from beautiful Petersfield gardens and our local allotments. Presented from the Adhurst Estate allotments in Sheet.
The Local Showcase
Original songs, local artists
Mandy P with original songs by artists who live and play locally. Plus interviews and your local gig guide.
The Traders' Table
with First Friday
Conversations with the business leaders who generate employment opportunities and drive our local economy.
Recipe
Noni Needs and guests
Noni meets local people who share treasured and original recipes with you in this award winning podcast.
Drinking
with Phill & Mags
Celebrating all things quaffable with tips, recommendations, information and interviews with winemakers, retailers and restaurants.
Wilde Walks
with Suzie Wilde
Accompanied by labradors Raine and Paddy, Suzie shares vivid country scenes and the thoughts they provoke.
Sky Watch
by Geoff Burt
Your guide to the dark skies above Petersfield. By local astronomer Geoff Burt and presented by Claire Vennis.
local stories & local voices
Rogate born gal talks about all things local!
Jenny Ellis from Slade Lane in Rogate, known for the Asparagus... Grew up on Slade lane where most of her immediate family lived and live on talks about Petersfield and...
Being a success in the pub trade needs hard work and help from community events
Jen is 28 and manager of the Black Sheep Pub just off the square where she wants to prove a success. and, she says, a bar like this provides an important listening ear.
Breast (and testicular) Cancer Awareness Cakes at Petersfield Railway station
They’re raising awareness and support for Breast Cancer awareness month at Petersfield Railway Station on Tuesday 25 August … cakes, coffee, community and chat.
‘Yours’ magazine features Petersfield’s Town Crying Couple
Our Town Criers are featured in the latest Yours Magazine. Faye and Martin tell us all about it and the town they promote officially and voluntarily.
We R Electric – an Oasis tribute band with a difference
Local man creates Oasis tribute band to raise money for MND.
Liphook mum’s parent-and-baby group celebrates first year of support and friendship
A local mum who created a parent-and-baby group — and a listening ear for other parents — celebrates its first year in Liphook. Families with little ones and local businesses in the ‘baby space’ are invited to a summer picnic celebrating a year of friendship, support, community and connections. A surprise story time will be happening too!
Cold coffee / Холодна кава – Ukrainian Independence Day in the UK
What does it feel like to feel connected to home while being thousands of kilometers away? In the third episode of the Cold Coffee podcast, we go to celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day 24 August.
How do Ukrainians maintain their identity while building a new life in the United Kingdom? It’s more than just a holiday—it’s a powerful statement of resilience, unity, and the deep bond between our two nations.
Another successful summer fete at Downs House and all to support local dementia
Downs House opened their doors to friends and family once again to help raise awareness and funds for Dementia Friendly Petersfield.
It was a very hot August Saturday afternoon, but this didn’t stop the steady flow of relatives and supporters coming along to join in with the fun.
The Life Clinic – talking about care and support and inspirational stories
The Life Clinic: It’s all about choosing the right care home to suit your needs. September is the time to turn “Petersfield Blue” so our attention turns to prostate cancer and March for Men with Kev
Family festival fun at Sky Park Farm
Fun for all the family this August Bank Holiday weekend.
Ukrainians in Petersfield mark their independence day with flags, music and concerns over visas
Journalist Iva Lomas was taken-in by a local family at the start of the conflict and has now made a home here. Last month she got married at Petersfield Library. Hear her reflections as her community marks its Independence Day.
TPS students celebrate another outstanding GCSE year
Pupils at The Petersfield School celebrated with close to 85% achieving a grade 4 or above in both English and Maths. Additionally, over a third of all the grades awarded to students were at the top grades 7 to 9. Meanwhile at Bohunt School it was another outstanding year with 95% of students achieving grade 4 or above, a new school record.
Tributes paid to enduring Petersfield headmaster
Simon Williams hands over the leadership of Churcher’s College after 22 years.
Make a change and try it out, to end loneliness
Loneliness comes in lots of shapes and sizes, as do solutions and alternatives. Age Concern Petersfield offers advice but also say people need to resolve to try a change and see if it suits.
400 Hampshire churches say come Ride and Stride
Ride and Stride to as many historic churches as you can on Saturday 12 September. Robin Hart tells us why and how; he’s been doing it for 35 years.
The Bells ring Bon Voyage at St Peter’s
The Bells of St Peter’s rang a Full Peale of over 5,000 combinations as a special thank you to four departing young ringers.
Battling through adversity to conquer your goals
Over the past 18 months, Trevor has battled through adversity, determined to achieve his goals, including one very special ambition, walking his daughter down the aisle
Talking Books – August 2026
Our guest this month is KATIE MARSH, author of ROMANCE AND NOW CRIME FICTION
. Katie Marsh is the bestselling crime fiction author of ‘How Not To Murder Your Ex’. After writing romantic fiction, she turned her hand to cosy crime novels packed with humour and unforgettable characters. Her debut novel was a World Book Night pick and her books are published in fourteen languages.
News about our project
I Believe In Mirrorballs is coming to Sheet this July
Join Gareth Boyes and Harrison RB as they bring you both classic funk, soul and disco as well as modern hits reimagined as disco house! From Madonna and Chic to Dua Lipa and RAYE.
Authors targeted in email scam
The AI generated scam purporting to be from Shine Radio is targeting authors.
There’s a new way to pick-up Shine Radio in East Hampshire
You can now listen to Shine Radio more easily in the kitchen and the car thanks to our new DAB signal.
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