It is feared that Citizens Advice will no longer be able to provide a much valued face to face service for the most vulnerable in Petersfield.

Petersfield Town Council has cut their annual grant from £12k to £2k per year, leaving the service to find alternative ways to find the shortfall.

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

• A company from Liss receives a prestigious award
• There's a jog around the Heath for a good cause
• Abri housing association updates on its 55 new Petersfield homes
• And how you can help the Petersfield foodbank this week

Get those local stories, plus your travel and weather updates with Julie, Nicola, Anya and the team.

To share your news stories email [email protected] or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500.

You make it shine.

Published at 8:28am on 16 April, 2025

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Noni Needs speaks with Dr Loucia Manopoulou, Director of Newlands House Gallery, about the gallery’s latest exhibition: Jonathan and Angela Scott’s Incredible Journey: A Love Affair with the Natural World, from Africa to Antarctica.

This captivating photographic exhibition celebrates the life and legacy of world-renowned wildlife photographers, authors, and conservationists Jonathan and Angela Scott. Dr Monopoulos shares insights into how the exhibition came together, the stories behind the images, and the couple’s remarkable creative partnership — one that blends art, passion, and purpose in the service of nature.

Spanning continents and decades, the exhibition reveals not just breathtaking wildlife photography but also original sketches, journals, memorabilia, and multimedia — offering an intimate portrait of two lives deeply intertwined with the natural world.

Tune in for a glimpse behind the scenes of this extraordinary show and discover what makes this artistic journey so personal, powerful, and timely.

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It’s all about finding the right care company, which isn’t possibly as easy as it sounds.

With so many options to chose from, how do you source the right information and how do you go about looking for it.

We find out more from Duncan Cameron, Nickki Haggar from Right at Home and Lynn Osborne from Clarity Care Consulting.

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When the sun comes out, we must be careful here at home as much as we are on our holiday aboard.

It’s all about enjoying the good weather, but not to get burned. High UV levels can cause damage to your skin. Don’t forget to look out for any changes to your moles. Rates of Melanoma have risen faster than any other cancer in Britain.

Hannah Tress speaks to Shine Radio’s Mark Simpson

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This week we’re delighted to be in local clothing shop Hectors meeting with some local retailers to talk about how they see the situation for them in Petersfield now and in the future.

Part of what makes this town so special is the independent businesses that serve the people of the Petersphere in a wide variety of areas – from clothes and shoes for all ages through to wellness products to keep us healthy.

We want to find out how things are going for representatives of some local favourites.

Join Julie and Andy on on the latest episode of The PPod to find out more.

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

• Clanfield Parish Council predicts a lively annual meeting   
• Petersfield Men’s Shed builds a 12 foot tree for Herne Juniors
• There's advice on getting the right sort of care when the time comes
• And we round up what’s on around the Petersphere

Plus local weather and travel news. All with Julie and the team today.

To share your news stories email [email protected] or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500.

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Published at 8:00am on 15 April, 2025

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

• Beware the dangers of skin cancer
• Isaac has this weekend's sporting results from the Petersphere.
• The QA Hospital faces job losses
• And Elisse will be here with the latest results in the East Hampshire Community Lottery.

To share your news stories email [email protected] or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500.

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Published at 15:50 on 14 April, 2025. Sorry it's late.

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Isaac and Kevin this week visit Love Lane and chat to Ram's coaches Callum and Connor about the football season so far and their aspirations . Kevin meets up with club captain Henry Shore ahead of the cricket season that starts in May. Pompey's latest survival prospects are on the menu and Mrs Q brings her darts knowledge to the fore.

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Mandy P plays original music from local artists

To share your original music and news with me, email [email protected] or call 01730 555 500. You make it shine.

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