Petersfield Society celebrates 80 years with local awards at its AGM
The Petersfield Society celebrated its 80 years at their AGM last night, Thursday 8 October. They also launched a new book, a walking trail around 38 historic buildings in Petersfield, a companion to their Tree Walk, still a best seller. They made their annual...Herne Junior School need some Bronze Age help
The school has extensive grounds and in woodland they built a Bronze Age Round House, with help from Butser Ancient Farm and is part of the school’s outdoor learning programme, says Clare Morphew, Head of History, talking to Mike Waddington. The thatched roof...A new era for Petersfield school uniform business
Josie and John Hearn have launched The Petersfield Schoolwear Company following the retirement of Julie and Jackie who kept local children kitted out for 38 years. With their support and blessing, Josie and John have launched their new business and have plans to...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. Shine Radio found...Pasta was very much a taste of the past
Visitors to this year’s South Downs Show stepped back into the 15th century with Hartley’s Companie. Amid armour, battles and living-history displays, the group explored medieval food, including pasta, offering a fascinating glimpse into how people prepared and...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. On a very hot day at the South Downs Show, Jen told us more about the Saxon...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. The team were raising funds for their chosen charities the Ben Kinsella Trust and the Matt Hampson Foundation....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. Members search responsibly to discover historic objects and sharing their finds with the community, helping to preserve and bring local...The South Downs Open, Opens!
From this Saturday,10 October, until 13 March 2027, Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery is wholly dedicated to displaying the 183 selected entrants (and they are for sale) in the Second South Downs Open. The Museum and Art Gallery’s Head of Collections and...
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Petersfield in Bloom celebrates its winners!
Petersfield Society celebrates 80 years with local awards at its AGM
Herne Junior School need some Bronze Age help
A new era for Petersfield school uniform business
Lift your way to better health
Pasta was very much a taste of the past
Ever wondered what it would be like to be a Saxon?
Team Taro walked 26 miles for two incredible causes