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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.
Off The Record Show 63 Sat 26 Sept 2026 Hour 1
Off The Record Show 63 Sat 26 Sept 2026 Hour 2
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.