the P pod on location around Petersfield

Julie and Mike take the Shine Radio microphones to a Dementia Walking Football match at the Taro Centre. Meet the participants, the organisers and hear how this gentle sport provides important social contact and personal exercise for so many people living with dementia. The recording was made in the summer - in case you were wondering about the references to hot weather! You can find out more about Dementia Friendly Walking Football at https://www.easthantspcn.co.uk/dementia-friendly-walking-football/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julie and Mike meet participants, organisers and members of Kev's family as the fourth annual march for men takes place in Petersfield. The event aims to raise awareness of Prostate Cancer and the PSA tests that can help to identify men who might be vulnerable to it. Prostate cancer facts Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. More than 64,000 men are diagnosed every year. Every 45 minutes one man dies from prostate cancer. More than 12,000 lives lost each year. Incredible to think that 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed in their lifetime. Despite this, the NHS has not yet agreed to provide universal PSA testing. Charities like Prostate Cancer UK and PCaSO have stepped in to help save lives. Funds from this event go to these organisations and Petersfield's Rosemary Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No photos for this one... just Laura, Julie and a group of naked people at Petersfield Lido. Perfect radio in a way. We also hear why Petersfield's Open Air Swimming Pool has adopted the moniker of a Lido for its 2026 season. If listening to this programme encourages you to try a bit of naturism, the national organisation which celebrates it is at https://bn.org.uk/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura and Julie bring the Shine Radio microphones to Penns Place for the annual 6 a side football tournament. It's one of the biggest and best established of its kind with hundreds of teams competing. Hear about its 45 year history and what goes on behind the scenes to ensure the young teams enjoy a worthwhile and healthy day out. You'll hear football chairman Nick Orr, the tournament secretary Richard Bicknell, referee Paul Barrett and some of the young players. Plus tournament organiser Kieran Earl and Jimmy flips some burgers. If you'd like Shine Radio to attend your event, business or special occasion you can contact us via our website at shineradio.uk  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fancy hearing runners putting in all the effort while you sit back and listen to a podcast? Direct from Petersfield's Heath Pond, enjoy the Heath 5k. A brave 149 runners got into the course and out of breath, and they raised money for Stroke groups. Laura Sheppard and Mike Waddington present the P pod on location at The Heath 5k.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julie and Mike meet the volunteers, staff and some of the young people who benefit from this Petersfield-based charity. You'll also learn about the vital role played by young carers and how The King's Arms provides support for them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P pod is where Shine Radio microphones are on location to capture the voices and stories of our area right in the heart of local life. This time we are on location in the centre of Petersfield at the monthly Farmers' Market. On a beautiful/blustery morning in the market there’s a real buzz about the place, with stalls setting up, shoppers arriving, and plenty of delicious local produce to discover. You might hear a bit of background chatter, the rustle of market bags, maybe even the sizzle of something tasty cookingnearby! Join us as we soak up the atmosphere of the Hampshire Farmers’ Market – one of the highlights of the local calendar. We chat to stallholders about what they’ve brought along and find out what makes this market so special, amd we hear from shoppers about why they love coming here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Built as part of the Windmill view development the centre provides sports facilities, classes, a café, regular social meetings and is the home of the Parish council. If that were not enough they organise all kinds of festivities in the centre and in the open air.  We chatted with staff, customers and councillors to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This time we’re on location in the heart of Petersfield at St Peter’s Church in the Square.  We’re with members of the Renaissance Choir, who are celebrating a very special milestone this year - their 50th anniversary. They have a special concert coming up here later this month called “The Spanish Golden Age”.  Listen in in as we to meet the singers, hear about the choir’s history and find out what’s coming up for their anniversary year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This time, we are standing in the Petersfield Community Garden where they are wassailing for a bumper crop this year. We will be finding out what wassailing is all about, chatting to Morris Dancers, and Phill (by popular demand) will not be singing with the Petersfield Community ChoirSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.