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

• Petersfield schoolboy and partner are celebrating acro gymnastics win
• Petersfield Bike Buddies ride in groups
• A new Town Crier has been appointed for Liphook
• …and we have the local sport preview

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Published at 4:59am on 23 May, 2025

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The landlord, Mr Naef, has appealed to the Secretary of State against the decision not to approve his planning application for the units on Bakery Lane, which include the Blacksmith's Daughter and the Fez restaurant.

The appeal commenced on 8 May and objections can be made - or withdrawn - up to 12 June.

The owner of the florists, the Blacksmith's Daughter, Christina (her father was a blacksmith in MIdhurst) says it's the last roll of the dice

We have repeatedly asked Mr Naef to comment and we are happy to carry his point of view.

We have asked EHDC for a comment

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• A former Archbishop of Canterbury has been in Rogate.
• Elysian school appeals for information after animals stolen
• A breast cancer charity walk comes to Hampshire
• …and we have a roundup of local job opportunities

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

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Published at 4:59am on 22 May, 2025

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Established in 1992 with the aim of helping struggling families across East Hampshire. They have four shops locally run by managers and assisted by over forty volunteers.

These shops provide the funds to support local grants across the area.

We hear more from Malcolm Travis and Jane Slater from the Tantum Trust

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It is a simple but effective way for people to keep their personal and medical details where they can be found in an emergency. It’s in a common location in the fridge.

The emergency services support this initiative. It provides peace of mind that prompt and appropriate assistance can be provided.

Mary Putnum from Petersfield Lions tells us more.

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Age is not stopping Iris from abseiling yet again down the Spinnaker Tower in August. She will be dressed in her recognisable polar bear suit as she has done for the last twenty years.

At nearly 90 years old, she is determined to carry on, all to support Rowans Hospice.

We spoke to Iris in the Petersfield Emporium to find out more.

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The school in Liss is a farm and uses animal-assisted learning for young people who may struggle to learn in traditional educational settings.

Over Monday and Tuesday night this week people came on site and stole animals - chickens, goats and a tortoise.

Mike Waddington spoke to staff, students and the Head of the school, Jo Mumford, about what happened and the impact on staff and students.

If you have any information please call the school on 07588 905591

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

• Work in full progress for the new Council Chamber
• Libraries offer materials to reminisce over, including smells
• Homelessness: Prevention is better than relief
• And let’s see what the foodbank are in need of this week

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Published at 4:59am on 21 May, 2025

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