David says Petersfield's Life Church punches above its weight with its relaxed but charismatic approach to faith and worship.

Shine Radio's Stephen Martin is listening to him.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a proposal for a major housing development in Clanfield on a green field site, but many of the local residents feel strongly that this should no go ahead.  Phill Humphries spoke to two of the campaigners.

Save Sunderton Fields Facebook page

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in large areas of Petersfield still cannot order full fibre broadband, more than three years after Openreach started its rollout.

The project to connect homes and businesses to the fibre network began in June 2021. But coverage remains patchy.

Local business owner Roamy Hunt is one Petersfield resident who lives on a modern estate but who is still having to contend with 20th Century connectivity.

She spoke to Shine Radio's Stephen Martin

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s 200 years since the railways started: the Stockton to Darlington steam service, the first in the world began in 1825.

Petersfield is part of the national celebrations.

Town Councillor Anne Stephenson and Lucy Lomax, from the HIlls to Harbour Community Rail Partnership, tell us more about the plan.

There will be a mural, a competition and a collection of memories and photographs.

And it will be launched at a party at the Railway station.

It''s also about the environment too, says Anne.

Anyone who'd like to be involved or help with memories of their own, can contact Councillor Stephenson at   [email protected] 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hub at the railway station, home of the Free Shop, wants to open their Information Centre on a Thursday and Sunday mornings and are appealing for volunteers to help reveal the sights, sounds and secrets of Petersfield..

Lucy Lomax from the Hills to Harbour Community Rail Partnership and The Hub, spoke to Mike Waddington.:

Pop in to The Hub or email [email protected] 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Menopause is something that every woman at some point in her life.

It’s a common misconception that women must push through menopause. Thankfully the conversation is now evolving and women are empowered with knowledge and options.

Dr Sarah Jenkins from the Umi Clinic tells Julie Butler more

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greening Whitehill and Bordon officially launched last Saturday (8th March) to show their commitment to the local community.

There was a strong turnout to find out more with Whitehill Town council leading the way with other community partners encouraging everyone to join their mission to tackle climate change.

We asked Terena Plowright, founder of the Greening Campaign and Cllr Linda Delve about their thoughts on day one of a very long journey.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James was involved in a multi vehicle high speed road traffic accident. His injuries were critical and without the help of the Hampshire Air Ambulance, he may not be here to tell the tale.

After spending many weeks in hospital, and on the road to recovery, he decided to give back to the service that helped save his life.

We hear from James when he spoke to Julie Butler upstairs at the East Hampshire Volunteers Fair.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Historical Hand Knitter Joyce Meader, whose period knitwear has featured in films like War Horse and 1917, has a new book out about knitting in the First World War; she collects old patterns and then knits the garments. 

She gave an engrossing and entertaining talk at Petersfield Bookshop on Thursday 13 March about knitting at home for soldiers in the trenches; they had Comfort Committees where knitting was arranged and patriotic songs about knitting were played and sung at the piano.. 

She related how soldiers would receive a pair of socks and give one to a pal.

What everyone has today, a beanie or a bob hat, was originally a helmet liner, worn under the helmet. 

A Knitter's Guide to world War 1; featuring thirty war time kitting patterns by Joyce Meader, published by Crowood, £18.99

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

• Travellers' site will not go ahead in Stroud.
• Museum’s Champion Bill Gosney gets Mayor’s award
• Tea Dance brings nostalgia and joy to those living with Dementia
• …and we have the local sport report

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

You make it shine.

Published at 4:59am on 14 March, 2025

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.