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Published at 5:00am on 22 October, 2026

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Hearing relies on your ears but also much more and its complexities only come to mind when you find your hearing diminishing or even lost.

Lipreading helps many people with skills and support.

Emma Gueterbock is a tutor (trained by ATLA Association of Teachers of Lipreading to Adults) and she runs a free support group (donations welcome) at Winton House. She speaks to Mike Waddington about her own hearing loss and how lipreading might help, and other issues like technology.

Group members Helene, Christine and Peter talk about their own experiences and also s...

The East Hampshire Dementia Festival is returning to Churcher’s College again this year.

There are over 20 information stands, expert advice, local support, and uplifting live music.

 Everyone is welcome to come along, connect with others, ask questions, and discover support available locally.

Audrey Morton from Dementia Friendly Petersfield tells us more.

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Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.

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Published at 5:00am on 21 October, 2026

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Ginger’s Cafe in One Tree Books, recently held a beer tasting event and Dr Fabio Crepaldi, a biologist from Portsmouth University who lives in Petersfield, spoke about how enzymes to cope with alcohol evolved, with examples from the primates he studies.

He speaks to Mike Waddington about how unusual cases - like a treatment for a type of alcohol poisoning with beer, or someone who gets drunk without drinking - and the answer lies in biology, evolution and food.

He is considering a Podcast to explain such things for a general audience and thinks th...

Many people miss out on benefits they may be entitled to.

Shine Radio spoke to Citizens Advice about why it’s so important to check your benefits regularly.

You could be entitled to extra financial support without even realising it. Let’s find out more from Amanda Whiteland-Smith from Citizens Advice

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A community initiative has become a much-loved local tradition, bringing films, theatre and people together.

Two decades on, the big screen continues to play an important part in village life.

We spoke to Lucy Hollis,one of the organisers and asked her what is the secret of their success.

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Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.

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Published at 5:00am on 20 October, 2026

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The Winton House Centre on the High Street is home to Age Concern Petersfield, Homestart Butser, hospital transport (PVCG) and 10 other charities, as well as a venue for many community activities. 

It’s been a community resource for 100 years and needs funds for the long term upkeep of the Grade II Listed building.

Manager Sarah Moss says, perhaps surprisingly, there are easy ways to do this.

She talk to Mike Waddington (who also volunteers there) about how Businesses like Annie Jones and Waitrose support causes (Winton House is currently one of the three org...

Local author Suzie Wilde and Tim O'Kelly of One Tree Books immerse you in a monthly indulgence of literature, storytelling and the world of books.

While Tim's away, Suzie revisits Goldfish Books in Alton to catch up with some exciting news.  This time she meets father and daughter Gary and Ella Clark who were inspired to get this inclusive and vibrant  venue going.  Here's how they plan to make Goldfinch, and the High Street, thrive.

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Peter Hill, almost 90, was a recent guest at St Laurence's Welcome club on Station Road, where over coffee and cake, he spoke about Hawaii (a family connection) and also about his professional career at the BBC for over 30 years, including his time in the House of Commons.

Peter, who also speaks Russian, talks to Mike Waddington about his presentations at St Laurence's, his books, and his Room Guiding for the National Trust, mainly now at Petworth House.

Latest from St Laurence's here: 18th-October-2026.pdf 

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We've got new music from Richard 'Ricky' Palmer and James Joe, who shares the story of how a chance reunion at Victorious Festival led to the formation of the band. Plus, there’s plenty more great music from a fantastic line-up of talented home-grown artists.

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Published at 5:00am on 19 October, 2026

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Petersfield rugby club are to tested yet again this weekend. After a bruising victory last weekend against Bognor, they welcome respected side the Old Tiffinians to Penns Place. https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/  Lots of football in the Petersphere over the weekend. Petersfield the men's rams take on top of the league side Fareham Town at home on Saturday and Liphook United travel to United Services Portsmouth in a cup thriller. https://petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/ https://www.liphookunitedfootballclub.org/ . Also in football Liss Athletic are playing the way they used to, hammering their opposition and scoring goals for fun. Shine Ra...

Ann and Coxy decide what to tidy in October.

Pumpkins, local updates and burn or not to burn?

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Haslemere Biodiversity is a community group, that started 14 years ago, to prepare environmental reports for the neighbourhood plan. When those were delivered in 2021, local residents continued with meetings and projects and online advice and discussions. 

Mark Simpson caught up with their chair Philippa and her colleague Liz to find out about their work and getting help with Hedgehogs and Swifts in the Petersphere. 

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Another year, another opportunity to enjoy a walk with family, friends and, of course, your pets, all while supporting a local charity close to your heart.

Now entering its ninth year at Hogmoor Inclosure, the Beacon of Peace Charity Walk, in partnership with the Whitehill and Bordon Community Trust, is hoping to make this year’s event even bigger and better than the last.

Julie Butler spoke to Khalil Yousuf, from the Beacon of Peace Charity Walk Executive Committee, to find out more about this year’s event.

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The demotion of Drum Court  on the Spain and beside the hospital, is well underway for ABRI who will be building 21 flats there all, at social rents.

Mike Waddington visited the site with Sam Stone and John Kelly from ABRI

John Kelly explains the licensed contractor dealing with the demolition (including any asbestos removal) and measures to suppress dust.

He also mentions a colleague after whom the block will be named , Brian Ryves.

Sam talks about the build and the homes to be provided here.

He also mentions the 53 h...

Construction company 6A will hand over the 34 apartments, all for social rent, to Housing Association ABRI in around two months after a project that has taken six years to develop - clearing the land and making the build, in character with the area and with sustainable urban drainage.

Sam Stone and John Kelly from ABRI and James Allan from 6A took Mike Waddington on a site visit to see the progress made with the high quality build and who will benefit.

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Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.

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Published at 5:00am on 16 October, 2026

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Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.

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Published at 5:00am on 15 October, 2026

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Petersfield Theatre Group are preforming Monty Python's Spamalot in November at the Festival Hall.

With one month to go the Director, Ryan Watts, Musical Director Emily Horner, and cast members (including Sean Ridley from the Festival Hall management) talk to Mike Waddington about the challenges of 'the bright side of life!'

The show is on from Wednesday 18th November to Saturday 21st November.

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Lester Vacances is one of the people making up the packed - and tough - busking scene in Petersfield, with his easy listening trombone jazz.

Lester speaks to Mike Waddington about what he does and why and also some of the downsides to the work when you want to be a professional musician and Lester has been playing and performing for 30 years. He explains why he is encouraged by Miles Davis.

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The Sandy Close Group have brought Halloween back bigger than before at the Petersfield Bookshop, over three days -  29, 30 and 31 October - hoping to top last year's 1,000 jumping attendees.

Justin Ballard tells us the plan - but not all of it  - and also talks about his tool and kitchenania business (on Chapel Street) in the new layout of the Petersfield Bookshop. 

The Bookshop's Rob says on the changes made, “the more they change the more they stay the same.” 

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Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.

 Please donate to keep the community warm.

 Ever wondered what it would be like to be a Saxon.

 Food bank suggestions.

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Published at 5:00am on 14 October, 2026

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Join Jo and enjoy a great selection of music from local artists from across the Petersphere and beyond, from Ward Thomas to Mark Handley, with Becky Thomas and lots more talent in-between.

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Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.

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Published at 5:00am on 13 October, 2026

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Petersfield’s Winter Warmers is encouraging residents to donate coats, hats, scarves and gloves to the library until Friday.

This Saturday, anyone who needs a warm coat can collect one for free, helping keep the local community warm throughout the colder months. It also stops them going to landfill.

Organiser Jen Steventon is here to tell us more.

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PHA Homes, working with East Hampshire Council, is developing community projects based on the assets within them - physical things like buildings and public spaces, but also people.

Megan Sheehan and Eleanor Dorn from PHA talk to Mike Waddington and say they are working with “what's strong” in a community rather than "what's wrong.”

It's off the ground and projects have started and were recently shared with Agencies Working Together.

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On Sunday 11 October, the Square hosted a classic car display - some very old, at least one was 100 years old - in aid of the Rosemary Foundation but really for the enthusiasts!

Mike Waddington mixed with the proud owners, restorers  and admirers who have a depth of expertise only the truly dedicated enthusiasts always dreamily display.

The bikers not so sure about the Harley though.

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  Time to start shaping the future of East Hampshire.

  Stanly has the sporting results from across the Petersphere.

  Petersfield celebrates its bloomers.

  Results of the East Hants community lottery.

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Published at 5:00am on 12 October, 2026

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Finally the wait is over as Petersfield Women's rugby side run out to their first home league match in over 20 years. Coach and players have been building up to this day for nearly 2 years and finally they're ready to face Horsham. Shine radio watched the game and chatted to the coach and players. https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/ . The mens rugby side gave a terrific performance last week against Guildford with a comfortable win. Not so comfortable this time around will be an away tie against Bognor. All the men's football sides played over the weekend, Petersfield the Rams had a...

Dr Natalia Perez is a highly qualified doctor and surgeon who runs Revalis Clinic in Petersfield.

Nick Keith is a former newspaper journalist who now runs a publishing business and also writes copy and content for companies. 

Katherine Ray leads the Talentology consultancy which is centred on people development and boasts a number of blue chip clients.

They are speaking to Shine Radio's Stephen Martin and Susan Orringe is in the room to reveal what's happening at November's First Friday.

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The Mayor or Petersfield, Councillor Jamie Matthews, and the Chairwoman of East Hampshire Council, Councillor Penny Flux, awarded the trophies at the Petersfield in Bloom celebration event on Thursday evening, 8 October, at the Festival Hall. 

Judged in the summer, there were 11 categories and 25 winners. 

The full list of winners is here: Petersfield in Bloom 2026 – Petersfield Town Council

Mike Waddington attended and spoke to individual winners, Winton House, Petersfield Infants School, Annie Jones, Downs House and the Salvation Army as well as Councillors Matthews and Flux.

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Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.

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Published at 5:00am on 9 October, 2026

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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 now needs some major TLC so they are appealing for a Petersfield expert to help.

Clare talks about why this is aa useful learning experience for the children, who may visit the Barrows on The Heath.

There was a particular enthusiasm for the mud (and other ingredients ...) daubing, delicately explained...

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 expand. 

Josie explains how they embarked on the new venture. 

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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 out more from Callum, Taro Leisure Centre’s Fitness Manager

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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 enjoyed food centuries ago.

 Sian from the company tells us more.

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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 era.

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