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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
Fish, chips, bone health and more from Age Concern Petersfield
There’s a lot happening at Age Concern Petersfield and here’s a taster from them and Winton House.
Big Team delivers instruments to school in Jamaica
One year on Geoff and Sarah deliver instruments to school in Jamaica. They thank all who helped make this happen as the instruments are unpacked in Westmoreland, Jamaica.
It’s a new school year and fundraising has already begun for a much loved colleague
Following the loss of much-loved geography teacher, Mr Newton, TPS is undertaking a year of fundraising for The Rosemary Foundation.
After discovering he had a rare form of adrenal gland cancer, the charity supported him and his family with palliative care.
Mackenzie Music Wows the Crowd at Victorious Festival’s Common Stage
Local singer-songwriter Mackenzie returns to Victorious Festival after winning the 2025 Road to Victorious competition. Jo Gray and Tod Apps catch up with her to hear about her musical journey, her energetic main stage performance and what’s next for the rising star.
Winton House Garden the site for successful volunteer drive
Volunteers underpin Petersfield, says our Mayor, Councillor Jamie Matthews (who is a volunteer himself) and 84 people signed up at an event in the Winton House Garden.
Cold coffee / Холодна кава – Speaking club for Ukrainians in the UK
A central theme of our discussion is the launch of our dedicated English Speaking Club for Ukrainians, which has rapidly become far more than just language practice. In Svitlana’s poignant words, these weekly sessions have transformed into a vital emotional sanctuary—a place to “switch off and rest from the shelling and sirens” while fostering real, uplifting human connections. Embracing adult education, the episode also celebrates the empowering journey of learning English after 40, proving that developing new cognitive skills and finding your voice in an international language is a powerful form of resilience at any stage of life.
The Life Clinic – talking about care and support and inspirational stories
The Life Clinic: It’s all about doing your homework and finding the right home for your loved ones.
We head off to Bramshott Grange to find out all about their home and meet some very special people along the way.
Rowlands walk through Petersfield’s History
Rowlands Funeral Services held a Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday 25 September, raising £617, and they explain why they did it, and their long connection to Petersfield on The Square.
Sarah Jane glad to be part of the Petersfield Jazz scene, professionally
Sarah Jane Eveleigh became a full time musician and composer with her husband, a drummer and she is part of the thriving Petersfield Jazz Scene and is about to make her first album.
Liphook wins best village in Hampshire award
Liphook & Bramshott Parish Council have won Hampshire Village Of The Year 2026 and runner up for Best Community Event 2026 for the annual Carnival.
Charity volunteers say they must pay for their food waste recycling
Charites which operate from Petersfield Community Centre are likely to face additional costs for food waste processing. That’s the message from Emma Bunday, the centre manager.
Petersfield Society hold AGM and launch new book
The Petersfield Society has been very busy working to preserve the character of the town with pride in how it looks and its history, for a great future. Their AGM is on 8 October.
Is your home on a heat network system?
We catch up once again with Amanda Whiteland-Smith at Citizens Advice. This month we talk about heat network supplies heating and hot water to a group of homes from a central source.
Could you become a puppy volunteer?
As a puppy training volunteer for Canine Partners you are providing love, care, training and socialisation for just over a year.
All needed for when they become a life changing partner for a disabled person. It’s a rewarding role and one of many aspects of volunteering with the organisation.
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.
Tutoring Centre for English and Maths opens in Liphook
A tutoring centre for young people in English and Maths has just opened in Liphook. They set up stall in Petersfield Market.
Public views wanted as Major Business Review launched at the Museum
Your views are wanted at Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery as they start a Major Business Review to find out what Petersfield wants to see there. The consultation runs till the end of October.
The Traders’ Table – David Mellard, Saira Syed & Joe Bicknell
Joe Bicknell of Hectors, Saira Syed from KJ Smith and David Mellard of Bedrock HR share business insights around the Traders’ Table.
News about our project
Three Shine Radio volunteers recognised in town awards
Claire Vennis, Joff Lacey and Kirsty Meredith have been recognised for their contributions to the Petersfield community.
Shine Radio set to bring local DAB radio to Petersfield
The prospect of hearing local stations on digital radio in Petersfield has moved one step closer following a decision by the broadcasting regulator Ofcom.
Red carpet, green accolade
Shine Radio volunteers in Petersfield are celebrating more recognition at a national level.
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.
