Petersfield's Shine Radio
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Steep mast plan is the height of indecency say residents
January 12, 2024 14:21 - 4 minutes - 3.99 MBPeople who live in Steep are objecting to plans to increase the height of a local mobile phone mast. The site operator Cellnex wants to make the tower eight metres taller, prompting dismay from local residents and people who enjoy walking in the area. The structure is alongside the A3 and a public footpath at Collyers Ridge in Steep. The land is owned by Mark Glyde who rents out space to the operator. It's also a public right of way. More at shineradio.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Local news for Friday 12th January
January 12, 2024 07:19 - 7 minutes - 7.31 MBLaura Sheppard brings you the latest news from Petersfield and the surrounding area. In today's headlines: People who live near the railway track are being warned about noisy overnight work East Hampshire District Council is in a strong position for 2024 A local church has been refurbished …and Isaac has this week’s sporting update To share your news email [email protected] or call 01730 555 500. You make it shine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
EHDC leader says the council is in a strong position for 2024
January 11, 2024 10:23 - 7 minutes - 6.75 MBCllr Richard Millard’s New Year message to East Hampshire is to be kind and look after everyone. With the forthcoming budget, welfare provision will remain a top priority for the local authority. Julie Butler caught up with Cllr Millard to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Local news for Thursday 11th January
January 11, 2024 07:23 - 8 minutes - 7.81 MBJo Gray brings you the latest news from Petersfield and the surrounding area. In today's headlines: Hampshire residents will no longer be charged for DIY waste Can you help a Petersfield shop find their colouring competition winner ‘James’? Drop off and swop your unwanted gifts at Winton House on Petersfield High Street this week …and Chris Skinner has details of What’s On in the local area To share your news email [email protected] or call 01730 555 500. You make it shine. See omnys...
DIY waste will no longer be charged for Hampshire residents
January 10, 2024 18:32 - 3 minutes - 3.61 MBIf you are keen on DIY, it is good news as you can now up to two 50 litre rubble bags, or one bulky item to your local tip free of charge for four visits over four weeks. Anything over this will still be charged at the normal rates. Julie Butler speaks to Cllr Russell Oppenheimer, County Councillor for Petersfield Hangers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
the P pod - Petersfield personalities - January 8th 2024: At The Panto
January 10, 2024 15:02 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBThe P pod is back for it's first outing of 2024! Claire and Joff are 'P podding' Panto-style at the Winton Players rehearsal for Beauty and the Beast. Not only do they learn more about this year’s panto production, they hear about what goes on behind the scenes too. They also introduce some new Shine Radio presenters who will be joining them in the P pod this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Local news for Wednesday 10th January
January 10, 2024 07:19 - 8 minutes - 7.83 MBJulie Butler brings you the latest news from Petersfield and the surrounding area. In today's headlines: One man is dead after a collision in Liphook. Local church groups hope to keep our town litter free and sing as they go First of the new SpeedWatch cameras presented to parish councils. Make it your New Year’s Resolution to donate to the Foodbank To share your news email [email protected] or call 01730 555 500. You make it shine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Local news for Tuesday 9th January
January 09, 2024 07:37 - 8 minutes - 8.17 MBPhill Humphries brings you the latest news from Petersfield and the surrounding area. In today's headlines: People who live in Steep are objecting to plans to raise the height of a local mobile phone mast. Christmas Tree to get rid of - we tell you how Prestigious Police medal awarded to Petersfield cop We have the latest jobs in the Petersphere To share your news email [email protected] or call 01730 555 500. You make it shine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Ticket - local arts and entertainment
January 07, 2024 14:29 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBIn The Ticket this month, Laura Sheppard chats to a documentary film maker, Tom Grove, in Havant, and finds out from Rob Sheppard what it was like to adapt A Christmas Carol into a radio play for Shine Radio this Christmas. Julie Butler meets some singers who do something unusual while they're singing, and Alistair Knox-Crawford finds out from Rob Allerston what's coming up at the Phoenix Theatre in Bordon. It’s The Ticket from Petersfield’s Shine Radio - heard throughout the week and alwa...
Local church groups hopes to keep our town litter free and sing as they go
January 05, 2024 15:10 - 5 minutes - 5.17 MBSinging lifts the spirit is the message that comes from the local Life Church and other friends from the local community. They have come together to sing and litter pick. All to keep Petersfield a tidier place to live in. They even have their own litter songs to get their message out. Julie Butler joined Andrew Bulmer at the start of the event See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First of the new SpeedWatch cameras presented to parish councils.
January 04, 2024 17:08 - 8 minutes - 7.4 MBBramshott and Liphook Parish Council was one of the first to receive one of the new cameras that will run in conjunction with the existing community schemes. This was the first wave of five of the twenty cameras that EHDC have pledged to purchase to use on some of our high speed roads in the area. Julie Butler speaks to Cllr Tony Costigan, EHDC's Portfolio Holder for Property and local councillors and SpeedWatch co-ordinators from Bramshott and Liphook See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
The|Local Showcase - 28 December 2023
January 04, 2024 07:31 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBMandy P takes a look back at 2023 and all our brilliant local artists and visiting performers on The Local Showcase. To propose music for the show email [email protected] or call 01730 555 500. You make it shine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Local Showcase - 21 December 2023
January 04, 2024 07:10 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBThe Local Showcase Petersfield's Shine Radio for Jo Gray's great chatty chinwag with our favourite award winning internationally acclaimed country singer songwriter Paul Jupe and playing Million Pebble Beach track "Lemonade" from her brand new album "Find Me In The Woods" plus the brilliant Becky Brown - Music and all your favourite local artists. To send your music for the show, email [email protected] or call 01730 555 500. You make it shine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
Petersfield Town Council has a new councillor for The Causeway
January 03, 2024 18:12 - 2 minutes - 2.62 MBAt the final Full Council of 2023, Anne Stephenson was co-opted onto the Petersfield Town Council. The independent was one of four candidates that came forward and is looking forward to representing the views of The Causeway residents. Julie Butler spoke to Cllr Stephenson after the meeting See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
East Hampshire District Council are all ears to hear your views
January 03, 2024 17:42 - 4 minutes - 3.9 MBYou have until the 17th January to complete a short survey to help EHDC develop their long term strategy for the next four years. Julie Butler caught up with Cllr Nick Drew, Portfolio Holder for Legal and Governance and Change and Performance just before the Christmas break to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Storm Watch 6pm update 2 January, 2024
January 02, 2024 18:11 - 2 minutes - 2.26 MBThe latest on the disruption to power supplies and transport across the Petersphere from Shine Radio's live Storm Watch centre. To share updates phone, call or WhatsApp 01730 555 500 or email [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Local Storm Watch bulletin, 4pm on 2 January, 2024
January 02, 2024 15:50 - 4 minutes - 4.34 MBToday's local news and information update from the volunteers at Petersfield's Shine Radio. To share your news email [email protected] or call 01730 555 500. You make it shine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Damian Hinds MP update for the New Year
January 02, 2024 15:11 - 4 minutes - 3.8 MBPetersfield's MP updates Shine Radio as the New Year gets off to a blustery start. Despite the current weather, Damian Hinds believes there is brightness ahead in the economy and in education. He also shares news of a public meeting you can attend later this month in our local area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sky Watch - the night skies above Petersfield in January 2024
January 01, 2024 17:32 - 5 minutes - 5.17 MBHappy new year and welcome to Sky Watch as we begin another new orbit of the Sun! January is probably the best time to observe the constellation of mighty Taurus the Bull, well-placed due south around mid-evening throughout the month. Find out how to find Taurus as well as which planets you can view in January as local astronomical expert and amateur astronomer Geoff Burt takes you on a tour of our night sky. Let Shine Radio open up the wonder of Petersfield's night skies for magical star...
Growing Together - early January 2024: Gardening inspiration for the year ahead
January 01, 2024 17:17 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBHappy new gardening year! To start the new year with gardening inspiration, Claire and Steve revisit some of their favourite Growing Together podcast interviews from 2023. With Francis Tophill's passion for growing your own, Lee Connelly's campaign for more gardening in schools, the Drag Queen Gardener challenging gardening stereotypes, Lucy Hutchings' edible growing, Leigh Johnstone's Giving Garden and 3 garden designers showcasing gardening styles over the years - hear from some of the m...
Barley the conservationist and his work in the U.S. and Latin America
January 01, 2024 11:44 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBHappy New year! This episode focuses on Barley, a hugely talented 10 year old border collie, who works as a conservation detection dog on projects in the U.S. and Latin America. Barley has travelled all over national parks in the United States as well as Guatemala in the course of a varied and glittering career to date. He has trained and worked on 16 separate plant and animal scents, from zebra mussels to ocelots and other wildcats. And there's more on the horizon for Barley, who will...
Barley the conservation detection dog and his work in the U.S. and Latin America
January 01, 2024 11:44 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBBarley is a hugely talented 10 year old Border Collie, who works as a conservation detection dog on projects in the U.S. and Latin America. Barley has travelled all over national parks in the United States as well as Guatemala in the course of a varied and glittering career to date. He has trained and worked on 16 separate plant and animal scents, from zebra mussels to ocelots and other wildcats. And there's more on the horizon for Barley, who will be adventuring in 2024 with his owner ...
Local news review of the year 2023
December 26, 2023 11:04 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBThe Shine Radio local news team looks back on the year. Jo Gray, Phill Humphries, Julie Butler, Kirsty Meredith and Paul Ferguson of the Petersfield Post newspaper reflect on the most significant and memorable Petersfield news stories of 2023. From the campaign to reform the deadly Durford Road crossroads to emergency work done to save Sheet’s Chestnut tree to the community’s outpouring of affection for local journalist Jon Walker, the team looks back. The programme was recorded in the Dr...
Christmas carols and prayers with Liss Band and Petersfield churches
December 25, 2023 08:23 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBJoin local congregations from three Petersfield churches as they come together for music and reflection at Christmas in a service centred on the theme of light. Members of Petersfield and Liss United Reformed Church, Petersfield Life Church and Petersfield Methodist Church welcome you to their combined service of carols and prayers for Christmas. The service and Liss Band are led by Mike Henrie who lived in Steep from the age of twelve. Prayers are led by John Callaghan. The service was ...
Generation Green - Christmas Special 2023
December 24, 2023 21:25 - 7 minutes - 6.88 MBWe have some festive tips for your Christmas and New Year as well as an interview with the Petersfield Climate Action Network (PeCAN) from the Petersfield Christmas Market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Recipe: Slow-cooked roast lamb shoulder from a Petersfield nutritionist
December 24, 2023 16:59 - 5 minutes - 5.18 MBAs a Petersfield nutritionist, Becky Taee loves to cook. Her dish of the moment is roast lamb shoulder that cooks so slowly as to look like succulent pulled lamb with green olives. I was particularly excited when I was invited to Petersfield for a late Sunday lunch with a sculpture friend and her husband to celebrate and lamb was the chosen dish. Two things Becky said, 'eat carbs' and make sure you have enough 'fibre.' To accompany the lamb she cooks, roasted vegetables of beets, whole g...
Do you know where Christmas Island is, the events that helped world peace & the people behind it?
December 24, 2023 15:41 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBFollowing many years of campaigning the Government announced the creation of a new medal intended to recognise the contribution of military and civilian personnel that took part in the various programmes aimed at developing nuclear weapons to be used by the British Armed Forces in the 1950s and 1960s. Our local town has suitably honored three local veterans that received the new medal. Our reporters Jo Gray & Julie Butler met everyone involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
Can you help reunite Sylvia with Deborah?
December 22, 2023 18:15 - 4 minutes - 4.55 MBA woman from Sheffield is appealing to Shine Radio listeners to help her get back in touch with her cousin's daughter. 86 year old Sylvia contacted us here at Shine Radio when she received a card from her relative that suggested Sylvia's card hadn't arrived. Now she's concerned that they'll lose touch. Can you help? Sylvia spoke to Shine Radio's Stephen Martin. If you can help please email [email protected] or call 01730 888111. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Buddy dogs, guide dogs, ambassadogs and more at the Guide Dogs Christmas Brunch
December 22, 2023 10:07 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBPresenter Kate Fairweather and co-producer John Welsman and his guide dog Benjy are delighted to be recording from the UK-based charity, Guide Dogs charity’s Christmas Brunch. Over 50 dogs in a lovely restaurant in the heart of the City of London - what a delight. What an amazing atmosphere and absolutely no barking or dodgy behaviour, because they’re all beautifully trained. They’re not all guide dogs: Kate meets Zack the buddy dog, who provides companionship to an entire family but ma...
A festive thank you for supporters of The King's Arms youth facility
December 20, 2023 12:36 - 14 minutes - 13 MBThe King's Arms in Petersfield has been supporting local young people for over 20 years. The facility in Dragon Street recently opened its doors for a festive thank you to volunteers, local community, staff and local businesses who's support really makes a positive difference. Jo Gray had the pleasure of meeting some of the teens and those attending the December event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Recipe: Christmas traditions from a Midhurst radio host
December 20, 2023 10:09 - 6 minutes - 6.02 MBThe Shine Radio Recipe with Noni Needs goes in search of christmas traditions. Jack Finch shares his family traditions at Christmas. Jack hosts Thursday's breakfast show with Tod Apps: Rise & Shine on Petersfield's Shine radio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Recipe: Christmas traditions from a Petersfield radio breakfast host
December 19, 2023 21:22 - 7 minutes - 6.71 MBThe Shine Radio Recipe with Noni Needs goes in search of christmas traditions. Blake Swell shares his family traditions at Christmas. Blake hosts Wednesday's breakfast show: Rise &Shine and Saturday afternoons on Petersfield's Shine radio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Recipe: Non-christmas traditions from a Petersfield radio reporter
December 19, 2023 21:09 - 5 minutes - 4.81 MBThe Shine Radio Recipe with Noni Needs goes in search of christmas traditions. Jo Gray shares her non christmas traditions, she prefers celebrating another time of year. Can you guess when? Jo Gray is to be found out and about around the Petersphere reporting the news, if you see her, stop and have a chat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Local Showcase - 7 December, 2023
December 19, 2023 19:19 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBOriginal music created and performed by unsigned musicians based in and around Petersfield. Hear from local musical talent and visiting artists who are popular in Petersfield venues. Presented by Mandy P at Petersfield's Shine Radio. To propose local music for the show email [email protected] or call 01730 555 500.You make it shine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The P pod - Petersfield personalities - Best of 2023...
December 18, 2023 20:07 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBIt’s that time of year again - when Joff and Claire bring you a selection of their favourite P pod interviews from the year. And what a P pod year it’s been! As they take you down memory lane, they’ll be doing a spot of star-gazing, having some charity Easter fun, meeting our town crier, taking a skinny dip (almost), enjoying local bees, walking in memory of a good friend, squelching in lots of mud and rounding off with a few bloopers too. You can hear it Tuesday evenings at 9, Wednesday ...
Talking Books - December 2023
December 18, 2023 15:05 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBSuzie Wilde and Tim O'Kelly host the books and writing programme made in Petersfield. This month's interview is with best-selling author Michelle Magorian who lives locally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Does Santa keep bees?
December 18, 2023 10:38 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBHave you heard the bees serenading Father Christmas with carols as he delivers your presents? Elizabeth, Martin and Nick from The Petersfield & District Beekeepers Association discuss whether Santa keeps bees... Does he use the honey from his hives to make sweets and lollypops? How do bees keep warm in the snow? Do they really 'sing' carols during Advent? With a useful list of present ideas for the people in your life that are interested in pollinators too. For more information about Pet...
“If you can’t be giving at Christmas then when can you give” is this year’s message from the Salvation Army.
December 18, 2023 10:16 - 6 minutes - 5.86 MBPetersfield Salvation Army have provided food hampers and toy parcels again this year to those that need a little support to get through the festive period. Working alongside other agencies in town, it provides festive cheer for families, or for those where Christmas means spending it on their own. Julie Butler speaks to Major Mike Harris from the Salvation Army and to Claire McAvery from Abri to find out how this makes a big difference to everyone at Christmas. See omnystudio.com/listene...
Petersfield Dementia Choir is all ready for Christmas
December 17, 2023 15:44 - 8 minutes - 8.23 MBJulie Butler popped along to Petersfield Rugby Club to join in with the dementia choir during their rehearsals for their Christmas party. Any family and friends of the choir are welcome to join the party on Tuesday 19th December from 10.30am to midday. A wonderful way to start Christmas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
TPS Art Club students took part in the Lions Club Peace Poster competition
December 17, 2023 13:20 - 4 minutes - 4.34 MBThis year’s theme for “Dare to Dream” where TPS after school students took part with the winning entry coming from year eight Alannah. The entry will now be entered into the National Competition to compete against the winners in other regions. Julie Butler speaks to Alannah, the winner of the competition, Trevor Copping, President of the Petersfield Lions and Caroline Strong, one of the judges and a local artist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Parking charges set to increase from the 1st January
December 17, 2023 12:55 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MBCar parking charges will increase on the 1st January. Notices of the increase are being displayed on all East Hampshire District Council car parks. To park for one hour will be £1.30 in the New Year. This is the first rise in six years, an average rise of 26.7% to bring in line with inflation since the last increase. Julie Butler spoke to to Cllr’s Tony Costigan and David Podger to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A festive fundraiser at The Petersfield Bookshop
December 17, 2023 09:34 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBThe Petersfield Bookshop opened it's doors recently for families to meet Father Christmas as part of a restive fundraiser for The Air Ambulance Service. Christmas is a very poignant time, as Jo Gray discovers with bookshop owner John Westwood, & fellow Shine Radio volunteer Andy Catto meets Santa's helpers on the day. The event took place as part of the Petersfield Town Festival on Sunday, 10 December. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Christmas Carol
December 16, 2023 22:59 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBPetersfield's Shine Radio presents A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens adapted for radio by Robert Sheppard See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fifty illuminated tractors fill The Square
December 16, 2023 21:20 - 8 minutes - 8.26 MBSpectators attending the charity tractor run in Petersfield town centre speak to Shine Radio about the event and their relationships with tractors. Fifty tractors took part in this year's tractor run around Petersfield and the villages. The event raises money for the Hampshire Air Ambulance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Growing Together - mid-December: Christmas Cheer & Gardening Wishes
December 15, 2023 11:35 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBMeeting for the last time this year, Claire and Steve slip and slide in the mud to Steve's plot at the Adhurst Estate Allotment. Steve advises when to sow onions from seed, Claire explains how to take care of autumn-sown sweet peas and they both share their Christmas gardening wishes. Head Gardener Ben Pope brings an update of December garden-life in the Working Garden Diary, along with a sprinkling of Christmas cheer, and Nick Rook-Blackstone, owner and occasional Chief Elf at Wylds Chri...
Local news for Friday 15th December
December 15, 2023 07:34 - 9 minutes - 8.48 MBPhill Humphries brings you the latest news from Petersfield and the surrounding area. In today's headlines: Police need information after a reported two - thousand pound theft from Petersfield Waitrose – can you help? Local tractors take to the roads for charity Isaac has this week’s spotting update …and this is our last regular local news day of the year To share your news email [email protected] or call 01730 555 500. You make it shine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
Local news for Thursday 14th December
December 14, 2023 07:19 - 9 minutes - 8.43 MBJo Gray brings you the latest news from Petersfield and the surrounding area. In today's headlines: Can you help police investigate reports of suspicious behaviour in Liss? Petersfield’s Physic Garden has festive fun lined up for families TPS Art Club students took part in the Lions Club Peace Poster competition It’s a busy time of year but I’ll bring you a taster of What’s On this week in the Petersphere To share your news email [email protected] or call 01730 555 500. You make it sh...
East Hampshire greenhouse gas emissions report
December 13, 2023 23:44 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBWant to know how we compare with the global emissions discussed at Cop28? Shine Radio's Suzie Wilde has interviewed Peter Moss from the Petersfield Climate Action Network about a report prepared and published jointly by Petersfield Climate Action Network and Alton Climate Action Network. To compile the report, they used the 29 June 2023 data from the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ). See the full report on the Shine Radio website at shineradio.uk. See omnystudio.com/list...
Doorstep Carols with Claire and Joff
December 13, 2023 18:30 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBSing along with your radio this Christmas. It's Doorstep Carols with Petersfield's favourite carols introduced by Claire Vennis and Joff Lacey. Get the words at https://shineradio.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Shine-Radios-doorstep-carols-all-the-words.pdf See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Petersfield School receives a prestigious “Music Mark award”
December 13, 2023 11:48 - 4 minutes - 4.46 MBAlways recognised for its commitment to music, dance and drama, the “Music Mark” award is recognition for providing high quality music education for young people Julie Butler speaks to Richard Fisher, Head of Expressive Arts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.