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featured shows
the P pod
Our flagship weekly show packed with Petersfield personalities and their real-life stories. Presented by Claire Vennis and Joff Lacey.
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.
Growing Together
Grow a brighter garden with Ann-Marie Powell and Claire Vennis. Named as one of the UK’s top gardening podcasts in 2021.
The Ticket
Laura Sheppard celebrates arts, culture and entertainment from in and around the Petersphere.
Wilde Walks
Inspirational walks in beautiful countryside around Petersfield with Suzie Wilde and her labrador Raine.
Dogs with Jobs
Meet the front line workers of the canine world. These working animals show focus, determination, intelligence, instinct and courage.
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 original tracks composed and performed by local musicians.
local stories & local voices
Can you help, local young campaigner CleanUP the oceans?
We must get plastic out of our oceans now. And one local 12 year old is doing something about it.
Petersfield remembers: Service and ceremony from the town centre
Petersfield Remembers. Hear today’s open-air service from The Square and the ceremony that took place at the War Memorial. The service is led by the Reverend Canon Will Hughes of St Peter’s Church with readings from Commander Clive Lewis, Chairman of Petersfield Royal British Legion.
Naturists hold a naked dinner in Petersfield
Local naturists held a sell-out private dinner upstairs at the Folly Wine bar. The forty fleshy guests attended the event organised by British Naturism. Shine Radio was there.
Orchestrating a recovery – Petersfield’s orchestra is ready to return
Chairman of the Petersfield Orchestra, Steve Bartholomew reveals details of their upcoming concert and how the orchestra has survived during the lockdowns.
Petersfield footballers change into walking boots for charity
Local footballers have been raising money for Children in Need with a walk around the Petersfield Area. Shine Radio’s Jo Gray met them at a pit stop.
Suzie’s Wilde Walk in Pembrokeshire
Suzie travels to the Milford Haven region of Pembrokeshire where her mother’s family lived and revisits places from her childhood. A lighthouse keepers cottage features as do beaches and much wind.
the P pod personalities show – 8 November 2021
We’ve returned to Sky Park Farm for this week’s P pod. Owner Victoria Noonan gives an update on how this working deer farm is faring since it opened 6 months ago and we speak to Matt Crow, Executive Chef of The Grazing Rooms – Sky Park Farm’s new restaurant – who entices us with delicious offerings on the menu here.
Overnight break-in at Duet clothing
Police are investigating a break-in and theft from a Petersfield clothing boutique. Hear from owner Sarah Peall about the damage done and what it means for her business.
Steam memories in Petersfield
A tour of the breathtaking British Pullman carriages and conversations with the volunteers maintaining the equally stunning steam locomotive that passed through Petersfield at the weekend – as well as your pictures and videos!
Alan Cosh meets councillor Blossom Gottlieb
To coincide with the COP26 climate conference, local councillor Blossom Gottlieb talks about the green agenda in focus in Glasgow and her approach to campaigning locally.
Inside the Edward Barnsley workshop
The Edward Barnsley workshop in Froxfield has been making beautiful bespoke furniture for over a century. Shine Radio’s Alan Cosh talks to head designer James Ryan.
The Hampshire Pullman to steam through Petersfield
Trainspotters are gearing up to witness the first steam-hauled railtour along the main line through Petersfield for more than two years on Saturday (6th November).
Suzie’s Wilde Walk at Chapel Common
Suzie reflects on 3 years of Wilde Walks, the 100th PPod and several much loved family dogs.
A new tourism website for Petersfield
Steve Field of Petersfield Town Council and web developer Clive Cook of Cookson Design explain why Petersfield is getting a new tourism website and what to expect of it.
the P pod personalities show – 2 November 2021
This week we’re celebrating our centenary! That’s right, it’s our 100th P pod and we’re at Gallery No 30 on the High Street to celebrate in style with owner Fifi Crowley.
We also meet Livvy Stainer, who offers tutored drawing classes at Gallery No 30, and Col Clark from local band Rehab brings news of a new Jazz Club in town.
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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.
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Opportunities in our news team
Right now there are fresh opportunities to join the Shine Radio news team.
Shine Radio makes a show for the BBC
The volunteers at Petersfield’s Shine Radio were commissioned by BBC Radio Solent to produce a half-hour showcase of the best of Petersfield. The programme was broadcast across Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight on Thursday 13th May 2021.
Our latest listening measures
How many people listen to Shine Radio? As a digital service we can plot the trendlines with confidence. Here are our latest listening numbers.
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