Easter is the defining event of Christianity and on Good Friday between noon and 3pm people will gather in St Peters in remembrance and as a preparation for Easter Sunday.

The first service on Easter Sunday is at 6am, where a bonfire is lit to light the candle carried into the church; with another service at 9:30am

Reverend Will Hughes speaks to Mike Waddington about what Easter means and all parts of it's season - up to 50 days up to Pentecost, with all its colours and rituals.

The Easter message says the Rev Hughes it's all about hope.

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Last Saturday brought many residents of Petersfield through the door at the Avenue Pavilion.

They brought items that may have found their way to landfill, but instead were given a new lease of life.

This monthly Café, is the place to meet skilled volunteers to help you make repairs, to clothes, electrical appliances and many more. Or if you wish, just pop along and enjoy a cuppa and a chat.

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Megan Evans is one of the four leaders of Girlguiding in Petersfield and they are looking for new members of all ages.

They meet weekly - one group meets on a Friday and one on a Wednesday; they have a hall on Borough Road.

Megan tells Mike Waddington about how the organisation helps girls 'find themselves' as well as enjoy the full range of activities they offer - most recently something on Social Media Influencing.

They have modernised and believe there is a role for female-only organisations today.

Join - or volunteer - on the Girls Guides website site Finding your nearest unit | Girlguiding

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

• Leader of EHDC criticises Local Government Reorganisation
• Everyone is always welcome at Free Shop Petersfield
• Historical novel inspired by the Heath
• And after the news details of what’s on around the Petersphere

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Published at 4:58am on 31 March, 2026

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The Clanfield Centre will be hosting a new film club. The first showing will be Jaws on 9th April preceded by a short talk about the cultural significance of the movie from film afficionado Will Wragg.

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Clive Evenden runs the Liphook u3a group who visit the beautiful churches and pubs in the Petersphere. Mark Simpson asked him about his favourites and what happened when he moved here, after spending 20 years as a youth officer in Essex

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