Local Musician Angela Zanders is raising money for next year's festival marking the 200th anniversary of Beethoven's death, by walking 100 miles; so far £1700 raised.

Between January  and November next year, in St Peter's Church, there will be 10 recitals, concerts and talks about Beethoven; author and journalist, John Suchet will be speaking, and the final concert in November is the South Downs Camerata Orchestra conducted by Jonathan Willcocks.

Speaking to Mike Waddington, Angela talks about the festival and what it celebrates.

There will be activities for schools too and one of the recitals is part of the Petersfield Musical Festival in March.

Angela is also appealing for volunteers to lend a hand.

Angela Zanders – Professional pianist, lecturer and pianist 

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Just up the A3 lies the Hindhead Tunnel — a route many of us now drive through without a second thought.

But who remembers the days before it opened? The long queues at the Hindhead traffic lights, buildings blackened by exhaust fumes, and the old A3 winding its way around the Devil’s Punch Bowl.

Fifteen years on, the tunnel continues to provide safer, smoother and faster journeys for tens of thousands of motorists every day.

Jo Gray meets Dominic Holyoak from National Highways, one of the dedicated team working behind the scenes around the clock to keep the tunnel running safely.

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Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.

• 15 years after the Hindhead Tunnel opened, how the Devil's Punch Bowl came back to life
• There’s an opportunity for young people to try bell ringing.
• A new council toolkit aims to put communities drive forward local projects
• …and we have a roundup of local job opportunities.

Mike Waddington's at the news desk, Kirsty Meredith has your weather update, Jack's at the travel map and Harry Marden looks at those hot local jobs.

Tomorrow we present our last local bulletin before our news team's summer holiday. It's just a short break for everyone - they don't really all go off to the Mediterranean together.

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Published at 7:29am on 30 July, 2026

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March for Men with Kev is more than just a walk. It’s about a local man Kevan Birkett who campaigned right to end to raise awareness of prostrate cancer.

 In its fourth consecutive year, it’s a day of community, remembrance and life saving action.

Hundreds will be walking on the 13th September so it’s now time to register and help walk and continue to raise the awareness of making sure men get tested

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Over 50,000 travelled from over 100 countries to attend, it’s growing every year. Many come from around the world to hear His Holiness speak which the central attraction of the convention.

The three day major event has a team of over 5000 volunteers from the Ahmadiyya community.

Shine Radio attended last Friday, the first day and spoke to the National Secretary for External Affairs.

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Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.

• Petersfield's Citizens Advice explains the new rules for Buy Now, Pay Later borrowing
• The indispensable Steve Field retires from Petersfield Town Council
• A new manager is in charge at the Rams
• And we see what’s needed at the foodbank this week

Kirsty is shuffling her papers behind the newsdesk, Edward has your hot weather forecast and Jack is at the travel map.

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Published at 5:00am on 29 July, 2026

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Just up the A3 sits the Hindhead Tunnel — which many of us now drive through without a second thought. But who remembers the days of congestion at the Hindhead traffic lights, the grime coating buildings beside the queues of traffic, and the old A3 winding its way around the Devil’s Punch Bowl?

Fifteen years on, the tunnel continues to provide safer, smoother and more reliable journeys, while the old road has been returned to nature. Jo Gray meets Dominic Holyoak from National Highways, one of the hidden workforce working around the clock to help keep the tunnel operational and motorists safe.

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It’s the school holidays and something a little bit different for anyone interested in ringing the bells at St Mary’s church in Liss.

Liss Bell Ringers are holding an introductory session for under 18’s on the 8th August.

It’s not just about ringing, but a great way to make friends as well.

Shine Radio spoke to Rachael and Katie to find out more.

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Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.

East Hants District Council makes two calls for clarity

Another fundraiser for the Rosemary Foundation is set to raise the roof

The South Downs Ukulele Band raise smiles at a local dementia group

and with the summer holidays underway, we've got plenty of ideas to keep young people entertained in What's On

Jo Gray is at the newsdesk, Arthur has your local weather, Stuart is covering the local events and Jack is in the travel centre. What a team!

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Published at 8:01am on 28 July, 2026

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No photos for this one... just Laura, Julie and a group of naked people at Petersfield Lido. Perfect radio in a way.

We also hear why Petersfield's Open Air Swimming Pool has adopted the moniker of a Lido for its 2026 season.

If listening to this programme encourages you to try a bit of naturism, the national organisation which celebrates it is at https://bn.org.uk/

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