All are welcome to two of Liphook's annual events - the Summer Fair at the Infant and Junior Schools off The Avenue and the Brownie Duck Race in Radford Park. 

Jacqui Anderson is the new chair of the Friends of Liphook Junior School and organises the Duck Race. Mark Simpson asked her about both, starting with the most important question - when is the Summer Fair taking place?

All are welcome to two of Liphook's annual events - the Summer Fair at the Infant and Junior Schools off The Avenue and the Brownie Duck Race in Radford Park.&nbsp;
Jacqui Anderson is the new chair of the Friends of Liphook Junior School and organises the Duck Race. Mark Simpson asked her about both, starting with the most important question - when is the Summer Fair taking place?

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Liphook Summer Fair and Duck Race

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Community Centre now accessible and warmer
Time to make a splash for this year’s Swimathon
Hampshire County Council ask for views about dementia care
And after the news details of what’s on around the Petersphere

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Published at 4:58am on 17 March, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
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<li>Community Centre now accessible and warmer</li>
<li>Time to make a splash for this year&rsquo;s Swimathon</li>
<li>Hampshire County Council ask for views about dementia care</li>
<li>And after the news details of what&rsquo;s on around the Petersphere</li>
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To share your news stories email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500.
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Published at 4:58am on 17 March, 2026

Local news for  Tuesday 17th March

How are rehearsals shaping up for Marital Mayhem - and what can audiences expect from this witty collection of short plays about love, relationships and everything in between?

Shine Radio’s Joff Lacey has been along to meet members of the Lion & Unicorn Players cast as they put the finishing touches to the production. Joff is also appearing in the show, so he gets a unique insider’s perspective on the challenges, laughs and last-minute surprises that come with bringing a multi-play evening to life.

Featuring sharp writing from celebrated playwrights including Alan Ayckbourn and Faye Weldon, Marital Mayhem promises an entertaining night of comedy and drama. The production is touring local venues this week, with performances in Sheet, Stroud and Petersfield.

How are rehearsals shaping up for Marital Mayhem - and what can audiences expect from this witty collection of short plays about love, relationships and everything in between?
Shine Radio&rsquo;s Joff Lacey has been along to meet members of the Lion &amp; Unicorn Players cast as they put the finishing touches to the production. Joff is also appearing in the show, so he gets a unique insider&rsquo;s perspective on the challenges, laughs and last-minute surprises that come with bringing a multi-play evening to life.
Featuring sharp writing from celebrated playwrights including Alan Ayckbourn and Faye Weldon, Marital Mayhem promises an entertaining night of comedy and drama. The production is touring local venues this week, with performances in Sheet, Stroud and Petersfield.

Lion & Unicorn cast look ahead to opening night of Marital Mayhem

In football, Petersfield the Rams men's side have to play an incredible 3 games in the space of 4 days. Still awaiting their first league points under new coach Rich Bessey, we report on their games with  Hythe, Downton and Bournemouth. https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/ . Finally Liss Athletic put on a home game as they come back from the road. Looking for some winning form, they take on the side immediately above them in the table...Moneyfields. https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/lissathletic . After a brilliant week for the men's and women's hockey sides last week, Petersfield look to build on good form. https://www.petersfieldhockeyclub.com/ . The Haslemere table tennis league looks tense and title-chasing Petersfield A team keep building pressure on College Hill. This week they take on the Headley A side https://www.petersfieldttclub.org.uk/

In football, Petersfield the Rams men's side have to play an incredible 3 games in the space of 4 days. Still awaiting their first league points under new coach Rich Bessey, we report on their games with&nbsp; Hythe, Downton and Bournemouth. <a href="https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/">https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/</a> . Finally Liss Athletic put on a home game as they come back from the road. Looking for some winning form, they take on the side immediately above them in the table...Moneyfields. <a href="https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/lissathletic">https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/lissathletic</a> . After a brilliant week for the men's and women's hockey sides last week, Petersfield look to build on good form. <a href="https://www.petersfieldhockeyclub.com/">https://www.petersfieldhockeyclub.com/</a> . The Haslemere table tennis league looks tense and title-chasing Petersfield A team keep building pressure on College Hill. This week they take on the Headley A side https://www.petersfieldttclub.org.uk/

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