Andrew Simpson travelled to Ukraine earlier this year to deliver a vehicle and supplies and he is going again; driving himself and leaving the vehicle (and contents) behind.

Part of Pickups for Peace, he told us his story; and it is a remarkable one as he will drive alone and at 79 says it's the right thing to do.

Andrew Simpson is fundraising for Pickups for Peace

 

Andrew Simpson travelled to Ukraine earlier this year to deliver a vehicle and supplies and he is going again; driving himself and leaving the vehicle (and contents) behind.
Part of Pickups for Peace, he told us his story; and it is a remarkable one as he will drive alone and at 79 says it's the right thing to do.
<a href="https://www.justgiving.com/page/andrew-simpson-1774272549627?msockid=1c1d16847682633f08b7055977ba626a">Andrew Simpson is fundraising for Pickups for Peace</a>
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Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Petersfield Underground - the 2026 Big Dig!
Another football tournament for the Dementia Walking Football group.
72 Holes challenge completed at Petersfield Golf Club.
we have a roundup of local job opportunities.

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Published at 5:00am on 2 July, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Petersfield Underground - the 2026 Big Dig!</li>
<li>Another football tournament for the Dementia Walking Football group.</li>
<li>72 Holes challenge completed at Petersfield Golf Club.</li>
<li>we have a roundup of local job opportunities.</li>
</ul>
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 5:00am on 2 July, 2026

Local news for Thursday 2nd July

Liphook Junior School Teacher Jennifer Brown is retiring as Year 4 Lead, Head Of English and Oracy. For the past twenty years she has also organised a truly wonderful annual event, where the children pay tribute to those who sacrificed everything in the world wars, after travelling here from North America. It is the emotional culmination of a three month history learning journey for the children and was attended by the local vicar, MP Greg Stafford and the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire as well as representatives of the Royal British Legion, Canadian High Commission and Armed Forces. For the first time ever the Torch of remembrance was lilt inside the school.

Bramshott Common was one of the largest Canadian military camps in this country, sadly many died of the Spanish Flu in 1918 and 1919. The Commonwealth Graves Commission maintain 318 gravs at St. Mary's Church. 

Mark Simpson spoke to Jenny about Canada Day and her plans for the future. if you know of anyone or have stories yourself, related to the Canadian forces please email liphookcanada@gmail.com

Liphook Junior School Teacher Jennifer Brown is retiring as Year 4 Lead, Head Of English and Oracy. For the past twenty years she has also organised a truly wonderful annual event, where the children pay tribute to those who sacrificed everything in the world wars, after travelling here from North America. It is the emotional culmination of a three month history learning journey for the children and was attended by the local vicar, MP Greg Stafford and the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire as well as representatives of the Royal British Legion, Canadian High Commission and Armed Forces. For the first time ever the Torch of remembrance was lilt inside the school.
Bramshott Common was one of the largest Canadian military camps in this country, sadly many died of the Spanish Flu in 1918 and 1919. The Commonwealth Graves Commission maintain 318 gravs at St. Mary's Church.&nbsp;
Mark Simpson spoke to Jenny about Canada Day and her plans for the future. if you know of anyone or have stories yourself, related to the Canadian forces please email liphookcanada@gmail.com

Liphook Teacher Jenny Brown's Last Canada Day

On Wednesday 1 July - in Wimbledon week - the Mayor Councillor Jamie Matthews, cut the ribbon to reopen the four courts in the Avenue playing fields.

Mike Waddington attended the event and we hear from Project Manager Steve Field( at the beginning), Councillor Anne Stephenson who Chairs the Council's Recreation Committee and the Head of PE at TPS who brought students to try it out.

Rochelle Halliday, the Town Clerk explains how it was funded and wht the new charge is for.

We hear throughout from players who welcomed the project.

On Wednesday 1 July - in Wimbledon week - the Mayor Councillor Jamie Matthews, cut the ribbon to reopen the four courts in the Avenue playing fields.
Mike Waddington attended the event and we hear from Project Manager Steve Field( at the beginning), Councillor Anne Stephenson who Chairs the Council's Recreation Committee and the Head of PE at TPS who brought students to try it out.
Rochelle Halliday, the Town Clerk explains how it was funded and wht the new charge is for.
We hear throughout from players who welcomed the project.

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