The state of local roads is a hot topic of conversation again. After one of the wettest winters we can remember, many people are complaining about potholes.

Shine Radio's Stephen Martin has been out to find out why they're such a concern for road users.

You'll hear A2B taxi driver Michael, shoppers Michelle, Gemma, Diane and Brian from Midhurst.

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

• Rally urges County Council to calm traffic on deadly Durford crossroads
• Current Affairs Group discusses corruption in the UK
• The funeral of councillor Martin Holmes has been held
• and we preview this weekend’s sport

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Published at 4:58am on 13 March, 2026

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

• Calls to speed up safety works at an accident black spot in Petersfield
• A celebrity stone mason has packed St Peter’s church
• A Petersfield solicitor is highlighting the importance of wills.
• And let’s see what’s needed at the foodbank this week

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Published at 4:58am on 11 March, 2026

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Steve White and his son Lewis, run the Petersfield Cobblers on Chapel Street and it’s been there for almost 30 years.

Steve himself has been in the business for 45 years and loves the work and the people - over the years he’s been invited to weddings and sadly funerals.

He speaks to Mike Waddington about the work, the machinery and his love for it all. 

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

• A new five-year Partnership Management Plan for South Downs
• It doesn’t have to be a gym workout, moving daily helps your health
• Salvation Army rescues trafficked people from Modern Slavery
• And after the news details of what’s on around the Petersphere

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Published at 4:58am on 10 March, 2026

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With just 4 games of the season to go, Petersfield rugby club are hot on the heels of the Old Tottonians for a finishing position of 5th in the league. In so doing, they would find themselves in the play-offs for promotion. But standing in their way are the Old Tiffinians this weekend a team that has truly shown their mettle in this league campaign and beat Petersfield convincingly back in November. https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/ . Petersfield the Rams mens side are still looking for their first league point since the turmoil of departures with coach and players in January. Saturday saw visitors Cowes Sports arrive at Love Lane https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/ . Liss Athletic are looking to shore up their defences after a spell of too many conceded goals. An accomplished Hedge End Rangers side invites Liss to their ground in Southampton. https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/lissathletic . Petersfield Hockey club have gritty and determined teams that play with a smile on their face. But sometimes the opposition sides underestimate them because they can produce performances as they did this weekend. https://www.petersfieldhockeyclub.com/

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The Goodwood Road Racing Club may be known for the Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival but the club members and fellows are active all year round.  Shine reporter Phill Humphries took to the road on their local regional drive around Sussex and Hampshire and spoke with one of the club's event organisers.

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The spirit of Fleetwood Mac recently filled Festival Hall Petersfield as Petersfield sang along and danced the night away.

Local musicians joined forces in a new collaboration, with Fleetwood Nights bringing the classic hits of one of the most loved bands of past decades to life. The performance had the audience on its feet as song after song got the crowd singing along.

Regular listeners will know Paul Jupe — a farmer from Buriton and a “friend of Shine Radio”. The international award-winning country musician and songwriter, who often features on The Local Showcase, has recently joined the band.

Among those enjoying the show was Jo Gray, who even managed to pop backstage for a quick chat…

Find the group on social media for more and details of forthcoming shows.

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

• Petersfield’s newspaper is calling for action at the deadly Durford crossroads
• Mia has this weekend’s sporting results from across the Petersphere
• The head of the Salvation Army visits Petersfield to celebrate 140 years here
• …and we have the latest results from the East Hants Community Lottery

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Published at 4:58am on 9 March, 2026

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June and John Brandrick have decided to retire from the family business, which John's maternal grandparents started 97 years ago. They still live in the same premises and will get most of their garden and house back when they close the much loved Liphook Pet and Garden supplies business on March 28th. Mark Simpson caught up with them recently to find out the history of the shop and their future plans.

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​On Saturday evening 7 March the Salvation Army celebrated 140 years in Petersfield at the Methodist Church.

The Youth Chorus (leader Helen Main) and the 20 strong united bands of Petersfield, Ringwood and Salisbury (Band Master Ken Freeman) soon had the audience bobbing heads and tapping feet to the beat.

The special guest was Commissioner Paul Main, the Head of the church in the UK and Ireland, ordained 40 years ago. 

He spoke to Mike Waddington about the celebration and also their national work for the Government on modern slavery, rescuing thousands of people.

Local leader Mike Harris led the celebration, reading birthday messages from Petersfield Army people from 1950s and 960s

We hear from Paul Main, Mike Harris, Steve Field, Ken Freeman and audience members Rachel, Anne and Kelly.

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

• Two major junctions in Petersfield to be improved by the end of the year
• Quiz Nite raises funds for school in Jamaica
• East Hampshire teen celebrates 18th birthday at the London Marathon
• …and we preview this weekend’s sport

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Published at 5:00am on 6 March, 2026

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Council tax increase of £5 a year will go towards investing in crucial local infrastructure with £750,000 to enhance our local car parks.

It was agreed at the last Full Council meeting to continue with community grants to support local organisations, community facilities and climate-related projects.

Shine Radio spoke to Finance Portfolio Holder, Charles Louisson and Cllr John Hutchinson, from the Opposition Parties

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Sarah Walsh and Geoff Wotton are raising funds to send musical instruments donated by Rocksteady in Liphook, to a school in Jamaica, in an area badly damaged by Hurricane Melissa.

On Tuesday 2 March,  Annie Jones provided the venue free, local stores donated food, 60 people attended and £1,100 was raised. 

With the £700 they had raised beforehand they are almost at their £2000 target (there is a just giving page - see below.)

Shine Radio's Joffe Lacey, as it happens on the losing team that night, spoke to Geoff Wootton abut the project and the evening itself.

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Our previous story about the work in Jamaica here: Freight fundraiser for musical instruments for Revival school in Jamaica | Petersfield's Shine Radio

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There has been delay after delay to the junction improvements both crossroads at Durford Road and at The Causeway.

Cllr Rob Mocatta said that it is frustrating that has taken so long. He will continue to push for the  work  to get started as soon as possible, especially at Durford Road that has now seen four accidents since the beginning of this year.

Shine Radio's Julie Butler spoke to him about the junctions and other County Council matters

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Stonemason and best selling author, Andrew Ziminski spoke at St Peter’s on Wednesday 4 March.

Over 200 people listened to his tales and experiences of repairing churches (he also specialises in ancient bridges).

The audience was wholly rapt up when he spotlighted pieces of technique, purpose and designs. The wonders of self repairing lime cement a good example.

He had views about special features of St Peter's itself and Rev Hughes gave a speedy tour of the church with his usual flaiir and enthusiasm

The event was organised by Rural Strides and with One Tree Books doing a roaring trade in Andrew’s book Church Going; Andrew's next book is about castles.

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

• Petersfield's Mayor honours quiet heroes at Town Meeting
• International Women’s Day celebrated Winter Warmer Café
• 48 hour film project solved at Petersfield Museum
• …and we have a roundup of local job opportunities

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Published at 4:58am on 5 March, 2026

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With much of the focus on the Middle East, East Hampshire's MP shares his perspective on matters closer to us.

These include the Chancellor's spring forecast including changes to growth and unemployment numbers.

Damian also reflects on meetings he's held with businesses in Petersfield, Sheet and Lasham, with National Insurance, rates and employment rights legislation in mind.

With his background in education, Damian also updates on proposed changes to the Special Educational Needs and Disability plans and the government's plans on legislation for social media and young people.

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The Winter Warmer Café in Sheet offers a perfect local setting for that spirit of community. Each year, this day encourages reflection on progress toward equality while reminding us of the work still ahead. In a village like Sheet, these global themes become more personal when shared over conversation, warmth, and a welcoming cup of tea.
The Winter Warmer Café has become a cherished gathering place where people of all ages can connect. It embodies the values of support and togetherness that International Women’s Day highlights. 
Shine Radio’s Suzy Wilde asks Jane and Nicole what the idea was behind the cafe

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

• Councillors on the spot at well attended Town Meeting
• “My ears are drunk” - the Edward Thomas Festival
• Fabulous fashion, fun and fundraising success for Petersfield Save the Children
• And let’s see what’s needed at the foodbank this week

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Published at 4:58am on 4 March, 2026

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Welcome to our 3rd anniversary ‘Sky Watch’ episode!

We’re incredibly fortunate to be within one of the best stargazing areas in this part of the planet! The south of England boasts a number of areas that are ideal for stargazing.

The 'Petersphere' is more or less in the midst of this astronomically blessed region. Our town is inside a Dark Sky Reserve inside a National Park. Not only that, but our part of the world includes two planetariums, one in Winchester, one in Chichester, and an observatory halfway between.

What better place for stargazing - and of course 'Sky Watch' brings you the latest highlights every month.

Written by Petersphere resident, astronomical expert and amateur astronomer Geoff Burt, and voiced by Claire Vennis, every month Shine Radio presents a Sky Watch of our unique dark skies.

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Around 150 people attended the Town Meeting on 2 March to hear from the Council's five committees - Finance, Sport Recreation and Environment, Public Halls, Festival Hall Development and the Planning Committee (as the Town council comments on all applications the Planning Authorities consult on.)

Projects reported on were the £400k Council chamber upgrade, £255k on the Heath toilets, £283k for new lights rigging on the Festival Hall stage, £140k on the Penns playground and £55k on The Avenue tennis courts.

Lots of information was provided and Rochelle Halliday the Town Clerk, said it will all appear in the Council's Annual Report which will be available shortly.

We also hear from Robin Davison, the newly appointed Deputy Town Clerk.

The Mayor's charities this year - Winton House and the Scouts - made presentations about their work.

The South Downs National Park also spoke about the excellent working relationship with the Town Council. The park has 18.8m visitors overall and they gave details of the £800k town focused spending (from the section 106 levy on new buildings) which had been spent on, for example, the play area, signage, CCTV and the pond. Part of another fund - the Community Infrastructure Levy  - has also allocated £250,000 allocated to the Council.

Audience members had a few 'back and forths' with councillors about some things - the full costs of the Festival Hall work, trees being removed and not replaced, planning discussions but not involving local people.

The Mayor made awards for 'service to Petersfield' to Jenny Tickner from Winton House, Jenny Cummings from Home Start Butser, Jen King from the Free Shop, Jordan Beech from the Friends of the Heath, John Wade-Palmer from the Physic garden and Steve Field for Agencies Working Together.

Julie Butler and Mike Waddington report. 

As part of the effort to encourage attendance the Town Criers were used to publicise the event and Martin Johnson played a song about it on Rams Walk,

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

• It’s a fond farewell to PC Loz and hello to PC Imie
• Liss man receives jail warning
• Good news for tennis players in Petersfield
• And after the news details of what’s on around the Petersphere

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Published at 4:58am on 3 March, 2026

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Audrey Morton from Dementia Friendly Petersfield says this is an important opinion survey and people should not hold back from recording their view about what it is like for them if they have dementia or are caring for someone with the disease. 

She’s filling it in herself; it’s anonymous so say what you need to.

Many groups, including Dementia Friendly Petersfield, are putting it on Facebook and at meetings so all views can be collected - in writing as well as online.

Audrey says, "the front tine" - people with dementia or carers - needs to be heard but also needs to be spoken.

Hampshire County Council say:  

We want to know what matters to you – people living with dementia, families, carers and anyone with experience to share.

The survey should take around 10 minutes to complete and closes at 11.59pm on Sunday 12 April 2026.

You can use the online survey

Here's a printable version i

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Email a written response to Hampshire County Council using email : insight@hants.gov.uk.

If you require a paper copy of the survey, a copy in another language or format (such as audio, large print, or Braille), or if you have any queries about the survey, please email insight@hants.gov.uk, or call 0300 555 1386.

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Petersfield Rugby Club are running out of games as they try to sneak into 5th place and earn a chance at the end of season promotion play-offs. In a game they would be expected to win, they host Reeds Weybridge but the game is a much tighter affair than they would hope for.  https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/ . Petersfield the Rams mens team have quite the busy week. Firstly on Tuesday, they have a Seniors cup tie against high-flying Locks Heath and then Saturday saw them welcome Brockenhurst. We have interviews with new coach Rich Bessey (and revelations of the worst penalty ever taken) and we hear from the directors 6 weeks on from parting with their coach and the subsequent player exodus. https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/ . The outstanding womens rams side finally resumed league football and faced a rare challenge from Cowplain. Would they respond after going into half time 2-3 down. In hockey, the women's side had itself a postponed game, but Romsey arrived at Bedales to take on our men's first side in a closely fought match. In the Haslemere table tennis league, all sides are also running out of matches as both Petersfield A and College Hill jockey for position as they come down the home straight. https://www.petersfieldttclub.org.uk/

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Sadly PC Lauren Bourne, our Local Bobbie, is moving to another section of the Police.
It’s a warm welcome to PC Imie Pott-Thomas who will be replacing Loz and will be seen out on our streets with PSCO Tanya Manns
Shine Radio managed to get on last chat with Loz before she left and spoke to Imie about her new role.

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Local author Suzie Wilde and Tim O'Kelly of One Tree Books immerse you in a monthly indulgence of literature, storytelling and the world of books.

We are joined by Michael Arnold, author of The Savage Isle and now the sequel, The River Warriors –Britannia, 42AD. The wild island at the fringe of the known world is in chaos. He has a great way of bringing the English Civil War to life … Back this up with great prose, magical pace and of course a lead character that you love to spend time around makes this a series that is not only a pure joy to read but a wonderful piece of escapism from the real world.

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The annual fashion show and sale for Petersfield Save the Children at Churcher's College on 16 February (where the price of sold items is shared 50:50)  was packed out and raised a huge amount for the cause. 

Jane Rebeiro, one of the 50 or so volunteers who organise and run the event, spoke to Mike Waddington about the sale; what it entails and the great success it brought for Save the Children.

Their next venture is on 16 April at St Peter's church where local Rock Choirs will perform at a free event with a retiring collection for them. And the usual Pop-Up shops are also planned for later in the year.

More about the Petersfield Branch at Save the Children

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

• The mayor of Petersfield updates us ahead of tonight's town meeting
• A win for Petersfield's men's Rugby team is among the local sports results
• Our town criers branch out into film
• Twenty eight people win prizes in this week's community lottery
• and the welcome sound of spring in a Sheet garden pond

Plus the latest local weather and roadworks roundup from our volunteer team here in Petersfield.

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Published at 8:18am on 2 March, 2026

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Film students from Portsmouth are in the challenge to make a film - that is script it, act it, film it and edit it - within 48 hours.

The chose Petersfield Museum as the location for their Pirate caper.

Mike Waddington spoke to Director Jacob and some of the students who are sure it's a winner for next weekend's festival where all entries are judged.

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The Annual Edward Thomas Poetry Festival took place over  three days from 27 Februray to 1 March.

Mike Waddington speaks to the organiser Jeremy Mitchell and poets Damien Kelly-Basher (Hampshire's Poet Laureate), Jess Mookherjee, Timothy Adès, and Nia Broomhall (poet in Residence at Painshill Place.)

One of the poets said his 'ears were drunk' with the words and the audience agreed.

Jeremy  Mitchell of the Edward Thomas Fellowship talks about the legacy, the stone memorial and preparing for the 150 th anniversary of Thomas's birth.

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Spirits are high as 18 dogs and their owners brave the rain to clear rats from an area of cover crop on a shooting estate in Hampshire.

It’s a “bobbery” pack of different breeds, from a sizeable lurcher to a mini sausage dog, along with terriers and hounds. Host Kate Fairweather marvels at how the different breeds instinctively apply their skills to the jobs that suit them best - marking the rat holes, digging or standing by to chase any rats that slip past the terriers. 

After months spent gorging on grain left for the pheasants, the rats have multiplied in the area around the grain bins and ‘cover crop’. Poison is the only alternative to dogs, with the attendant risks to wildlife, so the gamekeeper welcomes the rat pack as the most effective and humane option.

It’s noisy, it’s muddy, it’s exciting and it’s certainly quick - a hard bite to the neck, combined with a shake kills the rats instantly, and the dogs move on to the next, cheered on by their owners. 

Kate Fairweather was guest of the West Sussex Warreners. Feel free to get in contact with the West Sussex Warreners if you have a farm or a shoot with a rat problem in Hampshire, Sussex or Surrey. They are fully insured and all their dogs are broken to livestock.

Connected Episodes

Dogs with Jobs features the full range of working dogs, therapy dogs, military and service dogs, assistance dogs, bio detection dogs, sporting dogs and other more unusual occupations such as truffle hunting, modelling and conservation detection work.

If you enjoyed this, you may also like other episodes that feature sporting dogs and hunting hounds:

• Meet the Sealyham terrier rat pack , recorded at the Game Fair (August 2023)
• Who’s winning at the South of England Hound Show? (August 2023)
• Meet the South Down Bloodhounds (November 2022)
• Meet the Beagles! (October 2022)
• Debit and Dervish, the hunting hound pups (November 2021)
• An insight into the breeding of hounds (November 2021)

Do you work your dog or dogs?

Kate is generally obsessed with working dogs and loves to hear about them – the more varied the better!  Keep the introductions coming! 

If you, or someone you know works their dog or dogs, and would consider being interviewed on Dogs with Jobs, please get in touch with Kate via team@shineradio.uk.

© & ℗ Kate Fairweather 2026

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Mark Simpson has caught up with Fay Boyett, the editor of the Liphook Community Magazine, hand delivered in the first week of March.

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Reined In is a new comedy film by Godalming’s Richard Stride, currently on the Festival Circuit. 

 Richard has hopes it might also be made into a six part comedy series (the Caulfield Chronicles). 

Petersfield’s Town Criers, Faye and Martin Thompson, were invited to play roles in the wedding scenes set at a stables. They told us about the experience.

Richard tells us more about the film, its roots in vintage British comedy, his own roles in Star Wars, and also about happenstance; how moving one way or the other leads on to big developments - or not.

Faye and Martin enjoyed the crowd scenes and you can see a fleeting glimpse in the trailer on YouTube (below)

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Almost 150 people attended the funeral in St Mary Magadalen in Sheet, to loud big band music on Wednesday 11 March.

Survived by his wife and daughter, mother and brother, Martin was a Petersfield Town Councillor but was most known for the 61 charity markets organised over the years to raise funds for cancer servces and research, with his brother Jeremey, who delivered an affectionate tribute at the event.

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

• FC Hiscock closing after 97 years
• Tackling graffiti - speedy removal but is it effective?
• Town Public Meeting this coming Monday
• and we preview this weekend’s sport

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Published at 4:58am on 27 February, 2026

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Join Ann & Coxy at the Adhurst Estate allotments for an allotment catchup and some gardening top tips for February. 

Coxy visits Hinton Ampner for an interview with the head gardener Chris Skinner, and Ann discusses the upcoming seed swap with Claire Vennis at Winton House in Petersfield on the 14th March.

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

• Fly-tipper inadvertently reveals identity
• Healthwatch Report: care improves with feedback
• Starting a business is tough but is recommended by Stroud entrepreneur
• …and we have a roundup of local job opportunities

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Published at 4:58am on 26 February, 2026

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

• A man has been charged following a knife-point robbery at a store in Petersfield.
• Why not try your hand at a new racquet sport or perhaps not
• Your opinions about trees and green spaces sought
• And let’s see what’s needed at the foodbank this week

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Published at 4:58am on 25 February, 2026

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Healthwatch is a statutory body that provides patients’ views of services.

They were contacted by people in wheelchairs with learning disabilities about services provided to them at home.

Healthwatch contacted the service providers and found they wanted opinion so Healthwatch have now produced a self help guide on how to collect feedback and opinions. 

Siobhan McCurrach, Healthwatch's Hampshire Area Director, spoke to Mike Waddington (also a member of Healthwatch) about why this is important.

The report and guide are here: Care at Home project released 

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

• Hampshire County Council not bankrupt, yet
• Butser Ancient Farm to hold free open day
• Lichens yet another wonder of the Heath
• And after the news details of what’s on around the Petersphere

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Published at 4:58am on 24 February, 2026

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Rain-soaked Petersfield takes another battering this week but  a game for the men away to Wincanton goes ahead on Tuesday the 17th February. The Womens Rams side do manage to get their pitch play worthy on Sunday and seek to continue their 100% winning league record https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/ . In the hockey world both our men's and women's first sides have both been in action with the men away to Gillingham and the women hosting Aldershot and Farnham https://www.petersfieldhockeyclub.com/ . Pompey continue the fight to avoid relegation with 2 away games this week. First up it's Charlton and then promotion chasing Millwall. The Haslemere Table tennis league now enters its final straight and the Petersfield A team must keep up the pressure on league leaders College Hill https://www.petersfieldttclub.org.uk/ 

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At the beginning of April all households will receive a survey through their letter box, from the Petersfield Society, about trees and green spaces in the town.

Andy Moffat from the Petersfield Society tells Mike Waddington about the Petersfield Green Space and People's Survey (funded through a grant from Waitrose) and why opinions are being asked for.

There will be development in the town too, so how should we plan for trees and green spaces and also check that developers deliver what the planning permission asked for.

Andy says they are looking for views both positive and negative as all help the thinking to keep the town a beautiful place to live.

Watch out for the survey in your April Directory delivery.

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

• First homes released at Buckmore Farm development in Petersfield
• Mia has this weekend’s sporting results from across the Petersphere
• Can you help support the Petersfield Spring Festival?
• …and we have the latest results from the East Hants Community Lottery.

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Petersfield Squash Club have been part of Petersfield for over 50 years. The club has long served the local community, providing competitive team play, internal and external competitions and coaching for all skill levels.

With the rise in popularity with Pickleball, is squash still a sport that people want to play. It definitely is just as popular now as it was 50 years ago.

Shine Radio joined members at their Tuesday social evening to find out more.

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At the Annual Meeting of the Town, held at the Festival Hall, South Downs National Park Authority presented “Together Now for Nature, Climate and People” along with how much funding has gone back into Petersfield since 2017 to fund many projects within our town

We spoke to Chief Executive, Siôn  McGeever, and Director of Place Making Tim Slaney.

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The Council Tax Support scheme is designed to help residents who would otherwise struggle to pay their council tax bill.

It will continue to offer the most financially vulnerable residents a maximum of 100% support, which means they pay no council tax at all. Others can earn more before it affects the support they receive.

Julie Butler speaks to Cllr Charles Louisson

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More on one of the groups organised by Liphook's u3a. Victoria Hanson, from Conford, looks after the Exploring Art Group.

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

• Hampshire County Council provide update on Pulens Lane
• Stroud Village Hall- bookings up; deficit down
• Juniper’s Lizzie a winner
• …and we preview this weekend’s sport

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Published at 4:58am on 20 February, 2026

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Heather Coulson runs her own business, the Home Projects Companion, from Stroud. 

She recently joined the Stroud Village Hall Board as a Trustee.

She launched her business to help people with domestic projects - from making your own cleaning products to larger work on your home; running courses as well as larger project work. 

She recommends going into business but works harder now, if flexibly, than when she had a 'regular job' and says it’s not for the faint hearted but likes it.

Speaking to Mike Waddington she talks about her motivations and challenges.

More at The Home Project Companion

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