This month Joff & Geoff are reminiscing about the past and what made them happy.

Across a jam packed 30 minutes there are references to Bagpipes in music, Les Dawson, Swanage, Antiques Roadshow and Larry Grayson?!

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Agencies Working Together is run by Steve Field of the Salvation Army and usefully brings charities providing services in Petersfeld  together every month, to share help and information. 

This month the Huntington's Disease Association (HDA) is speaking. Anne Stephenson, who is a Town Councillor, is the chair of the Hampshire & Isle of Wight HDA and speaks to Mike Waddington about the disease, the help the HDA provides and the very acute dilemmas families face when thinking about this rare genetic disease and the issues around testing.

Listeners should be aware that there is some distressing detail about this incurable disease in this interview and an exploration of ethical dilemmas that some may find upsetting.

It also includes details of the HDA's fund raising - abseiling the Spinnaker Tower on 17 May  - and the great kindnesses that are also uncovered.

More at  Huntington's Disease Association - South East

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Thursday 8 May is the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. 

The Town Council and the Royal British Legion are working with partners to celebrate the end of the war and to honour those who fought.

Councillor Chris Paige, the Council’s Armed Services Champion, told Mike Waddington the details, he also speaks about the work of the Royal British Legion, where he is also the Chairman.

There will be many other events involving schools and other organisations (people considering Street Parties need to apply to the District Council for a permit.)

Chris says it's important to remember the sacrifices made and to honour the "greatest generation."

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

• New additional SEND places have been approved across Hampshire schools
• Everyone has the knitting bug for Remembrance Day
• A Petersfield gardening hero has died
• …and we have the local sport preview

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Published at 5:00am on 28 March, 2025

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Petersfield based charity Fitzroy are holding a fundraising firewalk on Saturday 5th April. Money raised will go towards supporting people with learning disabilities and autism. Fundraising manager Zoe Andrews speaks to Shine Radio's Kirsty Meredith about the challenge. 

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Madeleine's Kitchen recently celebrated ten years of business in the town. Co-owner Antonia told us how it all started, where the name comes from and her favourite things about running a small independent business. 

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Our very own Kirsty Meredith is taking part in the FitzRoy fundraiser on Saturday 5 April at Petersfield Rugby Club from 7:30pm and will be walking over hot coals!

It's for FitzRoy who support adults with learning disabilities to live the life they choose. This could be from simple tasks such as being able to make a cup of tea independently, to learning new skills to help involve them to grow and be a part of their local community.

Come along and support the event at the Rugby Club - free parking and the Rugby Club is opening its bar!

Kirsty spoke to Mike Waddington and you can still donate on Kirsty's page: 

Kirsty Meredith is fundraising for FitzRoy

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

• A level crossing in Petersfield to close for three days later this month.
• Rock Choir is looking for members and support for Homestart Butser
• Two women face life changing challenges full on
• …and we have a roundup of local job opportunities.

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Published at 4:59am on 27 March, 2025

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Josh Thomas explains how Petersfield and Liss United Reformed Church takes a positive approach to Lent... it involves cake.

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

• Residents are set to pay more for their services in Petersfield.
• The Hub needs volunteers to direct people to the secrets of Petersfield
• Can you help to keep your neighbours safe
• And let’s see what the foodbank in need of this week

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Published at 5:00am on 26 March, 2025

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