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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
Jo Gray plays 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
Sing a lot, dance a lot – it’s Spamalot!
Spamalot brings the bright side of life to the Festival Hall in November and preparations are well under way for the funny show with its catchy numbers that will get you whistling!
A busker’s story
Petersfield has a crowded busking scene and we speak to one of the talented musicians who wants to perform – Lester Vacances – about the sometimes tough gig that is street work, that he enjoys!
Halloween Spooktacular returns to Petersfield Bookshop!
There’s a lot happening at Petersfield Bookshop on Chapel Street and Halloween is just one of them.
The Traders’ Table – Dr Natalia Perez, Nick Keith and Katherine Ray
A doctor, a journalist and a talent coach walk into a podcast. Hear their business insights and secrets for success around the Traders’ Table in Petersfield.
Donate a coat, hat, scarf or gloves and help keep the community warm
Petersfield’s Winter Warmers is encouraging residents to donate coats, hats, scarves and gloves to the library until Friday.
This Saturday, anyone who needs a warm coat can collect one for free, helping keep the local community warm throughout the colder months. It also stops them going to landfill.
Working with what’s strong not what’s wrong is ABCD at PHA
Asset Based Community Development is championed by PHA Homes and they tell us what it is and why they have adopted this approach as a landlord and for the community..
Classic Cars fill the Square and enthuse the crowds
Enthusiasts admired the cars and shared the memories a classic stirs amongst the owners and onlookers and in support of the Rosemary Foundation.
Cold coffee / Холодна кава – Creativity and social media: A waste of time or an opportunity?
Welcome to a new episode of the Kholodna Kava (Cold Coffee) podcast with your host, Iva Lomas. In this open and heartfelt conversation on creativity and visibility across social media, Iva is joined by talented artist Olha Son, who originally hails from Odesa and is now based in the UK. Together, they explore whether building an online presence is a mere waste of time or an indispensable bridge for artists seeking to connect with their true audience, navigate self-doubt, and sustain their creative voice.
From Britain’s Got Talent to a Petersfield pub singalong!
Life after Britain’s Got Talent! Hawkstone Farmers’ Choir member Gwen Woodruffe talks new music, exciting plans and a musical theatre singalong coming to Petersfield.
Petersfield in Bloom celebrates its winners!
The Petersfield in Bloom winners – 25 – were celebrated on Thursday night, 8 October. Shine Radio was there to capture the blooming spirit!
Petersfield Society celebrates 80 years with local awards at its AGM
The Petersfield Society celebrated their achievements and 80 years of dedication on Thursday 8 October with a new book highlighting the town’s historic buildings and made their awards for achievements in Petersfield, for Petersfield.
Herne Junior School need some Bronze Age help
Herne Juniors have an outdoor learning area and a replica Bronze Age Round House was built some years ago to bring Petersfield’s history alive for the children. It now needs some skilled attention and they hope someone can come to their rescue.
A new era for Petersfield school uniform business
Local couple take on new business venture after seeing a gap in the market.
Lift your way to better health
Free weight training isn’t just about building muscle. It can improve strength, balance and confidence at any age.
It helps people discover the benefits of lifting weights in a friendly, supportive environment, making fitness accessible for everyone.
Pasta was very much a taste of the past
Amid armour, battles and living-history displays, the group explored medieval food, including pasta, offering a fascinating glimpse into how people prepared and enjoyed food centuries ago.
Ever wondered what it would be like to be a Saxon?
Shine radio caught up with the re enactment group Herigeas Hundas, who aim to recreate history that is tangible. You can see, feel, smell and hear the sounds as you step into their encampment.
Team Taro walked 26 miles for two incredible causes
Nine colleagues from the Taro put on their hiking boots for a 26 mile challenge with 3000 feet of elevation that stood between them and the finish line.
Local detect group unearth hidden history
Ever thought about digging the past to preserve for the future.
A local metal-detecting group, Hayling Detect does exactly that.
News about our project
Shine Radio nominated in The Petersfield Awards 2026
Shine Radio and two of our volunteers have been recognised in the Petersfield Awards. Vote for them now.
Date confirmed for the next Shine Radio disco
Get ready to believe in Mirrorbaubles this Christmas.
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.
Petersfield’s Shine Radio works in partnership with non-profit organisations in the community. Our Community Contacts file lists organisations that provide valuable services in the local area.
Our project is also supported by a range of community-minded businesses who value what we do and help us make it shine.
