We all have toiletries that for whatever reason we will never use. So they sit in the cupboard or go to the next raffle.

Mackarness & Lunt have other ideas and have decided to collect in aid of one of the Hampshire refuges for Stop Domesic Abuse.

Shine Radio went along to find out more about their collections and more about Stop Domestic Abuse.

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Susie Is now moving to Seasonal Wilde Walks and this is the Summer edition for 2025. Shine Radio is celebrating five years since its founding, so Susie also celebrates as she was part of it from the beginning.

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David Strutt from Petersfield Life Church reflects on a moment with his young family on holiday, and how it connects to a tale from the bible.

He is speaking to Shine Radio's Stephen Martin in our weekly "Churchy chat" which is first broadcast on a Sunday morning around 9.30am.

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On the Friday evening of England v the USA in the Women’s World Cup, members of the Petersfield Team enlisted the assistance of Faye Thompson the Town Crier and Consort Martin, to proclaim for the team and its event on Tuesday 26 August froom 6pm at the Rugby Club at Penns Place

They set the scene to customers of the Square Brewery and won round the crowd!

See also Julie Butler’s interview with Astrid the Viking.

A new season awaits, an emerging new section and a big emphasis on strength and conditioning | Petersfield's Shine Radio

Shine's in the Sportslight will be covering the progress of the team,

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Petersfield Town Council agreed £15,000 for additional aeration equipment at The Heath Pond.

This is include installation of 12 callbrated disc diffusers, connected via self sinking tubing to avoid disruption to fishing, boating or netting activities.

Volunteer Senior Fishing Bailiff spoke at the meeting and said it will bring long term benefits. It will balance the pond and should prevent the blue green algae from blooming.

Shine Radio's Julie Butler and new reporter Marcus Fairweather find out more

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The sun shone for the events held at Stroud House and Downs House, ensuring everyone could get out and enjoy the summer sun. There was entertainment, events and of course plenty of food coming off of the BBQ.

Last Friday (15th August) relatives came to join the the residents and staff at Downs House to have fun in the sun.

Both Stroud Fest and Downs Fete raised £2900, all for Dementia Friendly Petersfield.

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The Third annual fringe festival presents 11 productions of established plays, new work, comedy, improvisation and even an opera showcase.

It starts on Tuesday 26 August and runs to Sunday 31 August 2025 at Churcher’s College.

Mike Waddington speaks to producers and directors Rob Sheppard, Jane Blower, and Laura Sheppard, about their three very different productions.

It is also a fund raising event for The Rosemary Foundation and is organised by Entertainment Events Ltd.

Full programme and tickets at Fringe Festival | Discover Local Theatre – Buy Tickets Now — Entertainment Events

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A Turkish pop-up cafe has opened in Petersfield promising homemade Turkish delights and more.

The new venture has opened next to Fez Turkish restaurant in the adjoining function room - keeping it in the family with daughter Ela Bozdag at the helm during her break from uni. She talks to Jo Gray.

You can 'escape to Istanbul' in Bakery Lane, the alleyway running between Chapel Street and the Waitrose car park.

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