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

• MIND Expands to Whitehill and Bordon.
• Rock Choir raises the roof for Save The Children.
• Family-run Dragon Street shop celebrates first anniversary with exciting expansion.
• We preview this weekend’s sport.

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Published at 4:58am on 17 April, 2026

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Hampshire County Council offers a short term reablement service to help residents after an illness or hospital discharge.

The service includes community response teams providing temporary support to manage day to day tasks as Shine Radio’s Stephen Martin discovered after breaking both his wrists on his latest holiday.

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Wylds Farm in Liss is hosting a family fun day to support a charity that means a great deal to a local family. Local mum Millie shares the story behind the event, the support the charity has provided since the loss of their baby son, Otto, and why the venue holds such special significance for them.

It’s the second time Jo Gray has met with Millie to talk about The Lily Foundation—and this time, Millie also had some happy news to share.

The event, held in memory of baby Otto, takes place on Saturday, 23 May. For more details, visit the Wylds Farm website.

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Petersfield is the top fundraising branch of Save the Children in the UK and on Wednesday a further £1,151 came from the collection at the door after the soaring choruses of the Rock Choir raised the roof at a packed St Peter's church.

They sang their hearts out in the free event with hits from, amongst others, Oasis, Earth, Wind and Fire, Aerosmith, Erasure Guns 'n' Roses and Huey Lewis.

Mike Waddington spoke to event organiser Prue Rushmer (who also explains why she is in the Choir) and Choir Leader Rachel Hart, a professional singer, who says more about Rock Choir and its tatser sessions.

We also hear from appreciative audience members!

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

• Liss Post Office announces five week closure for refurbishment.
• First aid for pets; the first rule is keep calm!
• Modern Moffat Play will have you rolling in the aisles!
• We have a roundup of local job opportunities.

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Published at 4:58am on 16 April, 2026

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Frances from the U3A in Petersfield told us how her family history group helps members trace ancestry, share discoveries, and connect with the past. It helps build a stronger sense of community through personal heritage research.

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Havant and East Hants Mind has expanded its mental health support into Whitehill and Bordon. They will be based at the Community Station, managed by the Whitehill and Bordon Community Trust.

They will bring accessible wellbeing services closer to residents in East Hampshire, who in the past would have had to travel further afield to their offices in Havant.

Shine Radio spoke to Helen after their AGM last Tuesday.

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The Petersfield Spring Festival is fast approaching and your help is needed to ensure that things run smoothly. Petersfield Community Events are asking the local community to volunteer a couple of hours across the weekend to assist with marshalling and litter picking which will help in reducing costs so that the festival remains sustainable for years to come. You will be right at the heart of the festival so you won't miss out on any of the action and it's a great way to give back to the community and be part of something special. Ben Errey tells us more.

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