On Thursday 5 June Steep Church of England Primary School, with 102 children, holds an art exhibition to celebrate 150 years of the school.

Working with local artist Jane, the centerpiece is 150 canvasses made into one piece of art. The work of Louise Braithwaite is also featured and an art trail.

Tamara Leonard, the Art Head told Mike Waddington about the project they are all involved with .

She also speaks about the school and its values - 'Believe, Persevere, Achieve' - are part of what the school provides.

The exhibition has two sessions, one for parents and one for the public. Funds raised go to some refurbishment.

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The Petersfield Open Air Swimming Pool is a local gem in the Petersphere. It is a charity run community swimming pool which relies on donations to keep running. The May Swimathon is your chance to raise some funds whilst you swim.

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

• The May Bank Holiday means it's time for rugby in Petersfield
• The 94 year old Petersfield resident remembering VE Day
• Burgesmeade House wall safety repairs

Plus local sport, weather and travel. All with Julie, Gareth, Isaac, Laura and the team.

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Published at 5:00am on 2 May, 2025

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It's fair to say that Tay was a late bloomer.

Big hearted and with a sweet nature, he appeared to be a rarity among Border collies: content to take it easy.

Tay's owner, Martina Miradoli, is a breed enthusiast and professional dog trainer. Tay joined her family of two humans and four dogs just before the second Covid-19 lockdown in the UK.

Martina tried Tay on various sports, including agility, scent detection (he was good at this) and introduced him to sheep. Despite her efforts to stimulate him, his drive remained low.

Then, Martina and her partner had the chance to take on the tenancy of a busy farm which meant that Tay had to step up.

Martina describes Tay's journey from the sofa to the sheep farm, where his talent has made him indispensable to lambing season - just 15 lambs to go at the time of recording.

Photo credit: Martina Maradoli

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Connected episodes:

• Diva at the English National Sheepdog Trials 2023
• Edie, Max and Joe, the sheep farm workers

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Do you work your dog? Kate would love to hear from you! Sporting dogs, caring dogs, service dogs - the more varied the better. Get in touch on team@shineradio.uk.

© & ℗ Kate Fairweather, 2025

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This week, on Thursday 8 May, the country will celebrate VE80 - 80 years since the end of the war in Europe.

We’ve been asking Petersfield residents what they recall from that time.

Shirley Roberts, who is 92 in June, told Mike Waddington, sometimes tearfully, about her memories of being evacuated aged six from Essex, her memories and fears of the bombing and Doodlebugs, the end of the War and the effect of all this on her later life and her love of home.

She says, "I have loved life but my god, i have been very lucky."

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A popular family destination on the Bereleigh Estate just outside of East Meon is getting ready to open for the season in time for the first May bank holiday weekend. After suffering a devastating fire last year, they are bouncing back bigger and better with many exciting plans for the summer season. Sarah chats to Kirsty Meredith about what to expect from this unique location.

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Pinch, punch, it's the first of the month and here is today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio:

• why East Hampshire says no to extra tax on second homes
• SID is coming to Clanfield
• a new family-run vintage store opens in Petersfield

…and we have a roundup of local job opportunities, weather and travel news. All with Mike, Ben, Laura and the team.

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Published at 8:51am on 1 May, 2025

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If you own a second home or a furnished property that isn’t your main residence, many council areas have chosen to charge for the full council tax plus a premium of 100%. But not in East Hampshire.

Councillors voted down the amendment to the recommendation at the February full council meeting to phase in a 50% premium from 1st April 2026.

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