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Hear about the important work of Reid, an English springer spaniel who works as a rodent detection dog in the Scottish islands.

Conservationist and handler Rachel Cripps talks to presenter Kate Fairweather about Reid's work, visiting nearly 40 islands during the course of the year, in all weathers, searching for evidence of rat incursions. 

Thanks to Sophie at RSPB for introducing Reid and Rachel to the show.  Biosecurity for Scotland is funded by NRF, and is a partnership of RSPB Scotland, NTS and NatureScot.

Biosecurity is the practice of protecting places from the threats to wildlife posed byintroducing new diseases or types of plants or animals that do not naturally occur there.

The work of Biosecurity for Scotland focuses on protecting 38 seabird islands around Scotland from invasive non-native mammalian predators, such as rats, mice, mink and stoat. These Scottish islands are remote, home to many globally important colonies of seabirds. Native seabirds, which have not evolved alongside predators and are vulnerable to invasive predators, which eat the eggs, chicks and sometimes adult birds:

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.
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Lulu William's, near Petersfield share's another domestic goddess's bar nut recipe.Its quick and easy, buttery, salty, herby and delicious. She shows Noni Needs how to use up those opened packet of nuts in your cupboard and turn it into a delicious snack or gift for someone to have with a glass of something.

Enjoy...

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Charlie Martin is a successful racing driver and is also a trans-woman. She delivered a very uplifting speech at Churcher's College on Tuesday 23 April, inspiring the 100 strong audience with what can be achieved with positivity.
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Petersfield Dementia Walking football team came out in force last Sunday. Winchester won the Jeff Williams Trophy, so it’s all to fight for next year.

Hosted by Petersfield Town Football Club, Julie Butler speaks to  Audrey and Duncan on what this event meant to Petersfield Dementia Friends, along with many others that came along to enjoy the event.
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Julie Butler brings you the latest news from Petersfield and the surrounding area.

In Petersfield’s local news…


Residents are being asked to have their say on parking spaces in Liss
It was all to play for in the first walking football tournament.
Local businesses came together at Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery
Let’s see what’s needed this week at Petersfield Foodbank

To share your news email team@shineradio.uk or call 01730 555 500. You make it shine.
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Local legend and Petersfield Bookshop owner John PFC Westwood talks through the last 14 years of highs and lows for Pompey since falling into administration and how far they have come sealing their promotion to the championship with the recent victory against Barnsley at home. John recounts the fairytale of that fateful night and conveys the unique passion of the Pompey fans. We also hear John's thoughts and predictions for Pompey with their up coming championship campaign.
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