Petersfield's Shine Radio

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Local stories, local voices and local information from Petersfield. We cover community news, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs market town of Petersfield in Hampshire, UK. This feed includes all our on-demand audio. Find our more specific feeds by searching "Petersfield" on your  favourite podcast app. Shine Radio is the radio station made by you. Share your stories or join our volunteer team. Find out more at https://shineradio.uk, email team@shineradio.uk or call Petersfield 01730 555 500. You make it shine.

  1. Shine a light on ... Meningitis and Vaccines

    1D AGO

    Shine a light on ... Meningitis and Vaccines

    In this informative interview, Maggie speaks to Dr Stephen Buckley about meningitis, the vaccines available, and who should have them - and why staying up to date could be vital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min
  2. The night skies about Petersfield in April 2026

    1D AGO

    The night skies about Petersfield in April 2026

    The movable celebration of Easter is on Sunday the 5th of April this year. According to ecclesiastical tradition, Easter Day falls on the Sunday after the first Full Moon after the Spring Equinox. The Equinox was on the 20th of March, after which the Moon reaches Full phase on Thursday the 2nd of April. Thus, Easter Sunday is on the 5th, a full fortnight earlier than last year! Discover what you can see in the Petersphere night skies this month with the latest Sky Watch installation. Written by Petersphere resident, astronomical expert and amateur astronomer Geoff Burt, and voiced by Claire Vennis, every month Shine Radio presents a Sky Watch of our unique dark skies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    6 min
  3. Local news for Good Friday 3 April

    2D AGO

    Local news for Good Friday 3 April

    Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Council Leader raise concerns over business rates 85th birthday brings presents for Home Start Butser The Easter message is one of hope and we preview this weekend’s sport To share your news stories email team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500. You make it shine. Published at 4:58am on 3 April, 2026 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min
  4. An April update from East Hampshire's MP

    2D AGO

    An April update from East Hampshire's MP

    As we roll into Spring and a new financial year, Damian Hinds updates on the view from his Parliamentary desk. Hear about war costs affecting East Hampshire, proposals to reorganise local government regions and policy changes which impact local residents and businesses, including changes to rates. The next update will appear after the local elections in May. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min
  5. With oil price rises, is it time for a Heat Pump?

    2D AGO

    With oil price rises, is it time for a Heat Pump?

    Petersfield Climate Action Network – PeCAN - has invited Heat Pump expert, the wonderfully named  Bean Beanland, to speak at a public meeting on 15 April at the United Reform Church, at 630pm.  Rob Staples from PeCAN talks to Mike Waddington about some of the issues around it and why no question is too basic. The speaker wants to explain all about Heat Pumps and deal with a few myths. PeCAN also offer individual advice about keeping your home warm. They also feel that - like solar panels - a culture change is on its way. See: Upcoming Events See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    6 min
  6. 85th birthday brings presents for Home Start Butser

    2D AGO

    85th birthday brings presents for Home Start Butser

    Home Start Butser supported a record number of families last year - up 25% - through their volunteers and groups in Petersfield, Clanfield and Horndean. A recent birthday party brought them a surprise, says Nicola Winter, the manager, who tells Mike Waddington about a record breaking year, a new clutch of trained volunteers and the generosity of local people. The Junior Petersfield Hockey Club collected Easter Eggs for Home Start families, the Lions provided vouchers for meat and the 85th birthday party collected presents for them. Nicola talks about their groups and new meetings after Easter, and how to get in touch. See more at Home-Start Butser | the leading local family support charity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    6 min
  7. Local news for Thursday 2nd April

    3D AGO

    Local news for Thursday 2nd April

    Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Sign up to the Hampshire Alert scheme Petersfield Guides appeal for new members It’s new but it’s old it’s the Clanfield Film Club …and we have a roundup of local job opportunities. To share your news stories email team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500. You make it shine. Published at 5:00am on 2 April, 2026 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min
  8. River, the signal crayfish detection dog

    4D AGO

    River, the signal crayfish detection dog

    River, a little black spaniel in a bright orange vest is searching river bank in a Hampshire nature reserve. On this occasion, it's a demonstration only. River is unique: the only conservation dog in the UK trained to find signal crayfish (Pacifastacus leniusculus), an American invasive species that was farmed as a delicacy in the UK in the 1960s and escaped into the wild. The signal crayfish is a well equipped predator and will eat vegetation, small invertebrates and fish, including junior native crayfish. If they're hungry, they will turn on each other. They grow up to 18cm and burrow up to two metres deep into waterway banks, damaging habitat and leaving canals vulnerable to collapse.  As if this weren't enough, they also carry "crayfish plague", a fungal disease, which is fatal to the UK's  native white-clawed crayfish. The native crayfish has declined drastically to the point of extinction. (The situation is akin to that of the invasive grey and native red squirrel). River's handler, Lucy Wilde explains to Dogs with Jobs presenter, Kate Fairweather, how River has ended up with this specialised role, and what her working life looks like. More info:  Follow Lucy on IG @wildeecologydogs  As mentioned in the podcast: The Ecology Detection Dog Working Group Other conservation dog episodes:  Reid, the bio security dog - update a year on Reid the bio security dog - the original interview; Skye, the stoat detection dog working to keep Orkney free from predators; A team of five detection dogs survey the Isle of May for ground nesting storm petrels; Barley the conservation dog and his international projects; Nica, Nettle and Phoenix, the Japanese knotweed detection dogs Do you work your dog or dogs?  Get in touch with Kate at team@shineradio.uk with suggestions or introductions to working dogs to feature on the show - she's always interested to hear about dogs with interesting jobs. © & ℗ Kate Fairweather 2026 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    37 min
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Local stories, local voices and local information from Petersfield. We cover community news, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs market town of Petersfield in Hampshire, UK. This feed includes all our on-demand audio. Find our more specific feeds by searching "Petersfield" on your  favourite podcast app. Shine Radio is the radio station made by you. Share your stories or join our volunteer team. Find out more at https://shineradio.uk, email team@shineradio.uk or call Petersfield 01730 555 500. You make it shine.

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  • Creator
    Petersfield's Shine Radio
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    122
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Petersfield Community Radio Ltd
  • Show Website
    Petersfield's Shine Radio

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