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Does Sheet need 21 new homes?
The new owner of Lords Farm is asking planners for pre-application advice on two alternative development schemes.
featured shows

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
Laura Sheppard celebrates arts, culture and entertainment from in and around the Petersphere.
Rise & Shine
The brighter way to start your day in the Petersphere with local news/travel updates and guests from all walks of life.

Wilde Walks
Inspirational walks in beautiful countryside around Petersfield with Suzie Wilde and her labrador Raine.
Dogs with Jobs
They have focus, determination, intelligence, instinct and courage. Meet the front line workers of the canine world.
The Shine Radio Recipe
Noni Needs meets local people who share treasured and original recipes with you.
Generation Green
Young minds with the environmental issues that matter to them and practical ways we can help protect our planet.
The Local Showcase
Mandy P introduces a weekly selection of tracks released and performed by local musicians.
great local listening
Which is your favourite way to cook lamb?
Join James and Noni as they discuss Easter celebrations and all the ways there are to cook lamb.
Why do we celebrate Good Friday?
Why is Good Friday so important for Easter celebrations?
Susie’s Wilde Walk with her foster dog
The Terrible Trio rest for a while at Chapel Common, where these Walks began in 2019. Suzie takes a seat in a hut made of branches and introduces their Canine Partner advanced training foster dog. There’s already sadness
Generation Green – Education and the Climate Crisis
Meg Allin and Sacha Fairweather discuss education with Paul Turner and Member of the West Sussex Youth Cabinet Holly Thompson about how Education is failing us. Will learning about climate change make us kinder people?
the P pod local personalities show – 30 March 2021
Award-winning garden designer Ann-Marie Powell talks about her new book, Joff visits the Adhurst Allotments with the Petersfield Post’s Jon Walker, Suzie Wilde’s Wilde Walk is calm and Spring-like in Stansted Park and music from local band Colour of the Jungle.
Shine Radio drama: The Idea of Guilt by Greg Mosse
Shine Radio Drama: The Idea of Guilt
by Greg Mosse
The Ticket – new arts and entertainment show
In this episode of The Ticket Laura Sheppard hands over the reins to Duke of Edinburgh volunteer, Ben Shine, who interviews the Director of Music at Churchers College about the virtual lunchtime concerts that were performed during lockdown. John Welsman talks to Amy Hearne about the 3D model she made of his retiring guide dog, Breck. And Shine Radio’s very first radio play, The Idea of Guilt, is broadcast, after Laura chats to the playwright, Greg Mosse.
How Petersfield Community Centre is preparing to reopen
Emma Bunday, manager of Petersfield Community Centre spoke to Shine Radio’s Stephen Martin about the key dates on the road to reopening. Emma also discusses the changes made to the facilities and operational practice at the centre and what all this has meant for her and her colleagues personally.
Money Moment with Martin Bamford
This week with Martin, inflation takes a surprise dip, Asda workers get a boost from the courts, will staff really quit their jobs if forced to work from home?, a new £50 note could be in your wallet in June and Petersfield’s Santander branch survives a national closured plan.
Would you like to Share A Smile Today?
Alexander Lambrianou talks to Claire Vennis about his new business, Share A Smile Today, set up to help local independent cafes and to spread smiles at the same time. Alexander explains what inspired Share A Smile Today and how you can start sharing some smiles...
Local artist hosting new exhibition
Lucy Carter had to finish her MA in Fine Art at Chichester University during last year's Pandemic. Lucy talks to Noni Needs about what that was like, exhibiting at Gallery No 30, in Petersfield.And being part of "Power to Us," an emerging, female artists...
What’s your favourite steak sauce?
Steak Diane was a real luxurious treat back in the 1970’s. Expert Peter tells Noni how to revive her old favourite.
Susie’s Wilde Walk at Stansted
It’s the end of a lovely spring walk at Stansted Park. Suzie and Raine join a friend who recommends a walk towards the House itself for anyone without a dog. All is calm and reflective … until Raine tries to take over the mic herself …
the P pod personalities show – 23 March
Christine Seaward joins us from The Sustainability Centre near East Meon, Linda Knutson reveals the latest plans for The Open Air Swimming Pool and Jon & Joff scout-out Lords Farm where up to 21 houses could be built in Sheet. Plus new music from local band Jackdaw Train.
Generation Green – A Review of A Life On Our Planet
This week Meg and Sacha dissect David Attenborough’s witness statement. This opinion piece covers everything the two found to be problematic and maybe what was missing.
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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
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.
Green-fingered talent to Shine on town’s radio service
Multi-award winning garden designer and TV gardening presenter Ann-Marie Powell is the latest recruit to Petersfield’s new radio station, Shine Radio.