In this special interview, Laura Sheppard speaks to Rob Ingram, one of the driving forces behind Entertainment Events, about an extraordinary year of fundraising through music, theatre and community-led events.

Recorded at a volunteer thank-you evening, the conversation reflects on the huge collective effort behind the scenes - from set builders and marquee teams to first aiders, front-of-house volunteers and performers - all of whom played a part in raising an impressive sum for the Rosemary Foundation.

The programme also features voices from across the evening, including the town crier Faye and deputy town crier Martin, local band Fate of the Magpie, and representatives from the Rosemary Foundation, who explain exactly what the charity does, how vital fundraising like this is to their running costs, and the real difference it makes to patients and families in the local area.

A warm, celebratory listen that captures the power of community, creativity and people coming together for a cause that truly matters.

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The enthusiastic Pickleballers of Clanfield are having a 24 hour Pickleball marathon in aid of Comic Relief on 20th Feb and bookings for slots are going fast. Phill Humphries spoke with Natasha the centre manager and Richard who has already booked his slot in the middle of the night!!

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Brian Robinson has been a volunteer at the town centre Garden for 20 years this year and has done most roles there - photography, the newsletter and now wardening - meeting and greeting .

He drives in from Godalming and enjoys his time in the garden and will carry on.

He talks about being a volunteer, what the Garden is and why they need some helpers to open and close the gates on a rota.

More at Petersfield Physic Garden

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

• Make it your New Year’s resolution to keep Petersfield litter free
• From public signs to medicine boxes: how braille is used today
• New homes in Liphook despite local objections
• and we preview this weekend’s sport

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Published at 4:58am on 23 January, 2026

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The centre are running a very special raffle to support their ongoing education work with young people at The Sustainability Centre. The centre is well known as an independent learning and study centre, a beacon for sustainability and an award-winning social enterprise charity.

Phill Humphries talked with them to find out more...

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Julie Butler is joined once again this month with Lynn Osborne, Nickki Haggar and Duncan Cameron.

This month we approach the subject of what is the right sort of care for your loved ones. It may not be what you think it is. Finding the right care can be hard to navigate, but here is advice on what to look for.

What is "message in a bottle". Mary Putnam from the Petersfield Lions is here to explain how it can help in an emergency.

Finally we speak to two inspirational ladies from Whitehill and Bordon. Both have stories to tell that shows you what sheer determination can bring.

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The Petersfeld Men’s Shed has many activities - wood and metal working, bike repair, music, computing and community projects in schools and charities; they're just completing bird boxes for a starling project and shows the tensegrity table a member has just made.

The idea is to occupy your hands or learn new skills and to combat loneliness and depression.

They have about 100 members but intend to offer a drop-in for people to try them out.

Chairman, Nick Broom, speaking to Mike Waddington, talks about their current activities , their plans and their role - including a grant to make it more usable in a wheelchair.

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

• Local couple have a vision for Penns Place
• Financial help for East Hampshire’s lower-income households
• Permission granted to update St Peter's Hall
• …and we have a roundup of local job opportunities.

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Published at 4:58am on 22 January, 2026

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