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featured shows
Growing Together
The brighter gardening show with Ann-Marie Powell and Claire Vennis. Grow with us every month.
Talking Books
Published author Suzie Wilde and bookshop owner Tim O’Kelly explore their love of books, the joy of stories and the craft of writing.
the P pod
Our flagship weekly show packed with Petersfield personalities and their real-life stories. Presented by Claire Vennis and Joff Lacey.
The Ticket
Laura Sheppard celebrates arts, culture and entertainment from in and around the Petersphere.
Rise & Shine
The brighter way to start your day in the Petersphere with local news/travel updates and guests from all walks of life.
Wilde Walks
Inspirational walks in beautiful countryside around Petersfield with Suzie Wilde and her labrador Raine.
Dogs with Jobs
They have focus, determination, intelligence, instinct and courage. Meet the front line workers of the canine world.
The Shine Radio Recipe
Noni Needs meets local people who share treasured and original recipes with you.
Generation Green
Young minds with the environmental issues that matter to them and practical ways we can help protect our planet.
The Local Showcase
Mandy P brings you a selection of tracks released and performed by local musicians.
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Jam’in at the Natural Food Deli
Something to Chia you up. Vegan, quick, easy and delicious
How you could help young people at The Kings Arms charity
A Petersfield youth charity is appealing for new staff. The Kings Arms helps young people from challenging backgrounds. Hear from CEO Caroline Aeschliman.
Why Bell Hill is closed to traffic over two weekends
Project manager Greg Stone of Highways England explains why Bell Hill must close over the A3 this Saturday and next.
Meet Mike Cantan from Animal Crackers
Owner of Animal Crackers pet shop, Mike Cantan, gives Shine Radio’s Joff Lacey and Claire Vennis a warm welcome in the shop’s new premises on Dragon Street.
Suzie’s Wilde Walk with cuckoos at Langley
Hear the cuckoo sing. A glorious walk with both dogs at Langley. No history but some geography – and rabbits.
the P pod local personalities show – 1st June 2021
In the P pod this week we’re in Madeleine’s Delicatessen with owner Antonia Troth.
We have news from The Hub at the Railway Station and of a new gardening scheme.
With local news, a Wilde Walk and a powerhouse song from Portsmouth-singer Amba Tremain, it’s another packed P pod this week!
Petersfield gets a full fibre broadband upgrade
Petersfield is one of the first rural places in England to get full fibre broadband across the whole town.
Connie Dixon of Openreach explains why our town is a priority and what it means for families and businesses.
Generation Green – Social Media
Meg and Sacha discuss the ins and outs of social media. Is it useful or does it spread misinformation?
Re-opening the Hub: Sue Williams talks to Shine
Sue Williams is passionate about getting our Railway Stations sorted with getting accessibility for all.
Re-opening The Hub: Dan Wright talks to Shine
Buildings can be made redundant but they can also be re-commissioned. Dan Wright explains the joy it can bring to the local community.
Re-opening The Hub: Paula Aldridge talks to Shine
Paula Aldridge spoke to Noni Needs about how to adopt a station at Petersfield Railway Station.
Ro-opening the Hub: Mark Miller talks to Shine
On Your Bike. To celebrate the re-opening of the the Hub Travel and Tourism Information Centre at Petersfield Railway, Mark Miller talks to Noni Needs about its new cycling initiatives.
Growing Together – June 2021
Lots of brilliant gardening tips in June’s Growing Together with Ann-Marie Powell and Claire Vennis.
And watch out – they’re taking on the gardening design police!
Suzie’s Wilde Walk at the Sunset Field
Suzie is back at Goodwood, but this time it’s the motor racing circuit and airfield. The Country Park holds wildflowers, happy memories, and now a great deal of litter!
A new twist on Friday Pop-up’s. It’s a Pub.
Fancy a Friday afternoon trip to Rogate. Debs Burles reveals how the Pop-up Pub came about.
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Your donation supports our volunteers and helps provide Petersfield with the radio service it deserves.
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Supporters
We’re proud to be sponsored and supported by local companies and organisations. You can support our project too.
Petersfield Town Council awarded our volunteer team a grant in January 2020 to help us develop our 24 hour radio service. With further fundraising we launched it on 15 August 2020.
Join the team
Our volunteers come from all walks of life. They have fun making radio programmes and help to run things behind the scenes.
We’re an open project where everyone is welcome. If you’re reliable and community-spirited there’s a role for you in our team.
Open invitation
Whether you have specialist knowledge, existing radio skills or just a passion for Petersfield you could be a Shine Radio volunteer.
Open up
Find the unique personal stories and experiences of Petersfield people. Take the initiative and make great radio.
Open learning
Learn media skills alongside broadcasting and journalism professionals who live locally and support our project.
News about our project
Local Writers’ Walking Podcast Still Shines after 100 Episodes
Listening to Petersfield’s Shine Radio has reached record levels during this lockdown. The most local popular programmes include the P pod which has been highlighting positive stories of Petersfield people throughout January.
Professional Acting Talent to Shine in New Radio Play
Listening to Petersfield’s Shine Radio has reached record levels during this lockdown. The most local popular programmes include the P pod which has been highlighting positive stories of Petersfield people throughout January.
Petersfield turns to local radio in lockdown
Listening to Petersfield’s Shine Radio has reached record levels during this lockdown. The most local popular programmes include the P pod which has been highlighting positive stories of Petersfield people throughout January.
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