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Stay at home and make it shine
Great lockdown listening, every day.
featured highlights
Growing Together
The brighter gardening show with Ann-Marie Powell and Claire Vennis. Grow with us every month.
Talking Books
Published author Suzie Wilde and bookshop owner Tim O’Kelly explore their love of books, the joy of stories and the craft of writing.
the P pod
Our flagship weekly show packed with Petersfield personalities and their real-life stories. Presented by Claire Vennis and Joff Lacey.
The Ticket
NEW: Laura Sheppard celebrates arts, culture and entertainment from in and around the Petersphere.
Wilde Walks
Inspirational walks in beautiful countryside around Petersfield with author Suzie Wilde and her labrador Raine.
Petersfield Weather
Local meteorologist Richard Marks draws on decades of experience observing the weather conditions of Petersfield’s unique local microclimate.
the Shine Radio recipe
Noni Needs meets local people who share treasured and original recipes with you.
Generation Green
Young minds concerned about the environment with practical solutions to help protect the planet.
great lockdown listening
Raising funds for Home-Start Butser through a {virtual} Burns Night
How to raise funds with a Burns Night – the virtual way.
Wilde Walk in the Mud at Durleighmarsh
Mudlarking. Suzie and Raine slide from Durleighmarsh Farm to home, braving very wet conditions and losing something vital. Come and splash in some puddles with them!
Morning Report – Friday 22 January
Today, a crowdfunder appeal has been launched by Butser Ancient Farm, Petersfield home workers can claim tax back from the government, there are new extended times for older people to use free bus passes around Petersfield and one third of care homes in the Meon Valley have already been offered the Covid vaccine.
Generation Green – with councillor Russell Oppenheimer
Sacha and Meg chat with councillor Russell Oppenheimer about the current state of sustainability in and around Petersfield and plans to improve it.
Concentrate and make the best of each moment, says Vicky Evans
Learning how to concentrate can help you get the best from your exercise regime and your daily life.
Vicky Evans, a local pilates teacher from Hedley Down, shares her tips on how to learn to concentrate with Noni Needs.
And to give yourself permission to take time for yourself.
Veganuary with Vicky Christie’s Mujadra and Dahl
Vickie Christie loves food. She’s best known throughout Petersfield for her sourdough bread at The Real Bread Company and Junipers, in Lavant Street, Petersfield.
But here, she chats to Noni Needs about her favourite Veganuary recipe – Mujadra and her love of Dahl.
Both comforting foods at their best.
Morning Report – Thursday 21 January
Today, Petersfield is drying out after more than 24 hours of almost continuous rain, Damian Hinds MP is to start a regular series of radio broadcasts, councillors have chosen the name of a Petersfield meadow after discounting the results of a public poll and a local estate agent will print your child’s homework for free.
Claire McCutcheon of The Harrow Inn talks lockdown life and family history
Alan Cosh talks to Claire McCutcheon of The Harrow Inn, about life in lockdown and family history.
Sharon Hurst talks about local artist demo days
Alan Cosh talks to Sharon Hurst about local artist demo days.
Just how wet has it been in Petersfield?
Petersfield meteorologist Richard Marks explains how much rain we’ve had in the last 24 hours, how unusual this is, where it’s all come from and what we can expect to happen next.
the P pod – 20 January 2021
This week, we discover the new leather goods shop on Chapel Street, Martha Lloyd from youth centre The Kings Arms shares news about new workshops for struggling students, Steve Stidolph has more health and fitness advice and there’s local music as 14 year old singer/songwriter Harrison Rhys performs his new single.
An update with James Beagrie of Meon Valley Travel
A follow up with James, now all travel is banned. What does he face? Is he still optimistic about the future? Are there any good deals to be had? Find out why it’s always better to ask an expert, especially now, and be inspired. Suzie would love to stay in the Giraffe Manor! She brings more of his great suggestions to you while the office remains closed: but you can check out the deals online here: meonvalleytravel.co.uk
Morning Report – Wednesday 20 January
Today, Coronavirus case numbers remain high but the latest data for our area suggest we may have passed the peak in Petersfield, there’s a safety inquiry after a near miss on the railway that involved the Petersfield signal box and TV viewers got to see Petersfield at its best thanks to the BBC.
Morning Report – Tuesday 19 January
Today, a local school is suddenly closed because of a number of Covid-19 cases, there’s rail disruption through Petersfield because of viaduct work in Portsmouth, the Petersfield Library is providing services through lockdown and this week’s community lottery results are out.
Get on your bike with a buddy
A new bicycle buddies scheme in Petersfield aims to attract new or rusty riders back onto their bikes. Organiser Lynn Paterson explains how it will work.
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We’re proud to be sponsored and supported by local companies and organisations. You can support our project too.
Petersfield Town Council awarded our volunteer team a grant in January 2020 to help us develop our 24 hour radio service. With further fundraising we launched it on 15 August 2020.
Join the team
Our volunteers come from all walks of life. They have fun making radio programmes and help to run things behind the scenes.
We’re an open project where everyone is welcome. If you’re reliable and community-spirited there’s a role for you in our team.
Open invitation
Whether you have specialist knowledge, existing radio skills or just a passion for Petersfield you could be a Shine Radio volunteer.
Open up
Find the unique personal stories and experiences of Petersfield people. Take the initiative and make great radio.
Open learning
Learn media skills alongside broadcasting and journalism professionals who live locally and support our project.
News about our project
Shine Radio brings Doorstep Carols to Petersfield
Doorstep Carols started in Shropshire and has gradually spread across the country. This year it reaches Petersfield for the first time, thanks to Shine Radio and the Petersfield Post.
Radio team honoured in the Petersfield Awards
The volunteer team collected the winner’s prize in the Arts & Entertainment category of this year’s awards.
Crowdfunding appeal to bring church services to radio listeners
People across Petersfield could enjoy live church services via Shine Radio in beautiful stereo sound if a crowdfunding project achieves its aim of raising £1,800 by the end of the month.
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