Petersfield is named after the 'Church built in the fields,"

St Peters contains the history of Petersfield, going back to Norman times possibly earlier (King Alfred is commemorated in one of the windows); Reverend Hughes says that means people could have asked older relatives what they did at the Battle of Hastings!

However, some people with catapults damaged the historic Grade One Listed Building (some stained glass windows have still to be repaired) so CCTV cameras were installed and, says Reverend Will Hughes, they are working, with some recorded footage already passed to the police and people feeling safer.

Reverend Hughes spoke to Mike Waddington about the history of the Church and why it is the centre of the community.

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In the local news we learn that implementation of changes at Durford Road crossroads is getting closer. Home Start Butser is appealing to parents to volunteer their skills. At the Heath Pond they have netted a thousand fish in biomass clean up, and we have the local sport preview.

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In this month's show Joff & Geoff are joined by Gary and Steve to discuss Men's Wellbeing and how we all need to start talking more. In a brutally honest account we share our own experiences whilst looking for solutions.

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Ben and Jacob have joined SHINE RADIO as volunteers to report on things they like to be part of - like sport and drama.

The school students also say its fun and you learn new skills: they spoke to Mike Waddington at SHINE's monthly meeting (with their parents' permissions).

If you're interested contact us here: Join the team | Petersfield's Shine Radio or on 01730 55 55 00:

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In the local news today, drama on Chapel Street as a Petersfield shop owner is facing extensive repairs after an explosion! In the world of politics devolution is coming to our area. We learn how Petersfield Voluntary Care group gives the town a lift, and we have a roundup of local job opportunities.

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There's been an explosion in Petersfield town centre.

The blast blew-out the window at Twilly's fabric alterations shop on Chapel Street. It left shop owner Tanya shaken and having to manage extensive damage to her shopfront.

It happened just after 11.30am.

Tanya told Shine Radio's Stephen Martin that she had a lucky escape. It was only a layer of film across the window that prevented the shattered glass from hitting her in the face she says.

She says it was quite scary as she was sat right by the window sewing and "the dog went mental".

The explosion was caused by a lorry tyre which blew out in the street outside Tanya's shop.

Project managers who look after the Chapel Street shop units are making the window safe and organising repairs.

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In your local news, QA Hospital are asking for your help, and you can also help the Petersfield foodbank this week. We report on the Burns Night celebrations which raised funds for a local charity, and hear about the Strange Old Things Mobile Museum.

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Last year the foodbank helped 3765 people in Petersfield and the surrounding villages.

You will need to be referred by someone who knows your circumstances, such as Citizens Advice or Home Start Butser and is working with you on an ongoing basis.

There is always a warm welcome so don’t worry about coming forward for help.

Heather Nichols, one of the committee members says they are keeping up with demand

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