This week, we’re bringing you all the thrills and spills from Bordon’s biggest downhill event – the Soapbox Challenge!

From handmade racers to high-speed hilarity, this event has it all. We’ll meet the fearless drivers, chat to organisers, and soak up the brilliant atmosphere here in the town centre.

This week, we&rsquo;re bringing you all the thrills and spills from Bordon&rsquo;s biggest downhill event &ndash; the Soapbox Challenge!
From handmade racers to high-speed hilarity, this event has it all. We&rsquo;ll meet the fearless drivers, chat to organisers, and soak up the brilliant atmosphere here in the town centre.

Always on location and bursting with the brightest personalities from our community, the P pod is home to the voices and stories of Petersfield people.

Presented by Julie Butler, Phill Humphries and Laura Sheppard from a different location around the Petersphere every edition.

You can contact the show on Petersfield 01730 555 500 or team@shineradio.uk

It's all produced by volunteers at Petersfield's Shine Radio. Research by Ann Marden. Audio production by Debra Shipton.

Always on location and bursting with the brightest personalities from our community, the P pod is home to the voices and stories of Petersfield people.
Presented by Julie Butler, Phill Humphries and Laura Sheppard from a different location around the Petersphere every edition.
You can contact the show on Petersfield 01730 555 500 or team@shineradio.uk
It's all produced by volunteers at Petersfield's Shine Radio. Research by Ann Marden. Audio production by Debra Shipton.

News, views and interviews from Petersfield. With Claire Vennis and Joff Lacey.

the P pod on location around Petersfield

Local stories, local voices and local information from Petersfield.

We cover community news, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs market town of Petersfield in Hampshire, UK.

This feed includes all our on-demand audio. Find our more specific feeds by searching "Petersfield" on your  favourite podcast app.

Shine Radio is the radio station made by you. Share your stories or join our volunteer team. Find out more at https://shineradio.uk, email team@shineradio.uk or call Petersfield 01730 555 500.

You make it shine.

Local stories, local voices and local information from Petersfield.
We cover community news, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs market town of Petersfield in Hampshire, UK.
This feed includes all our on-demand audio. Find our more specific feeds by searching "Petersfield" on your  favourite podcast app.
Shine Radio is the radio station made by you. Share your stories or join our volunteer team. Find out more at <a href="https://shineradio.uk">https://shineradio.uk</a>, email <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call Petersfield 01730 555 500.
You make it shine.

Voices and stories from Petersfield in Hampshire, UK

Petersfield's Shine Radio

the P pod - on location at the Bordon Soapbox Challenge

Councillor Jamie Matthews is Petersfield's Town Mayor.

He talks to Mike Waddington in his regular interview with Shine Radio, about how the review of LGR - Local Government Reorganisation - being a good thing because it allows time for other aspects of local decision making - called Asset Based Community Development - to show how it might improve the management of local services.

He also speaks about volunteering, events he's attended, the Christmas Lights Switch On, the High street, the Mayor's Quiz (on 23 March 2027) and his accident on his summer holiday.

 

Councillor Jamie Matthews is Petersfield's Town Mayor.
He talks to Mike Waddington in his regular interview with Shine Radio, about how the review of LGR - Local Government Reorganisation - being a good thing because it allows time for other aspects of local decision making - called Asset Based Community Development - to show how it might improve the management of local services.
He also speaks about volunteering, events he's attended, the Christmas Lights Switch On, the High street, the Mayor's Quiz (on 23 March 2027) and his accident on his summer holiday.
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The Mayor Reports

Ann & Coxy are in their happy place: the Adhurst Estate allotments. But it's been a challenging summer for the plants and their growers.

Ann &amp; Coxy are in their happy place: the Adhurst Estate allotments. But it's been a challenging summer for the plants and their growers.

Growing Together - September 2026

Actor and writer Kirris Riviere is bringing a deeply personal story to the Olivier Theatre at Bedales.

In Pieces of My Life, Kirris draws on his own experiences of love, loss and resilience to explore the moments and people that shape us - and what happens when life changes forever.

He joins Shine Radio’s Stephen Martin for a fascinating conversation about the experiences behind the show, why he chose to put them on stage, and how a very personal story can speak to something much bigger.

Listen to their conversation ahead of Pieces of My Life at Bedales on Wednesday 16 September.

Actor and writer Kirris Riviere is bringing a deeply personal story to the <a href="https://www.bedales.org.uk/whats-on/pieces-of-my-life-by-kirris-riviere">Olivier Theatre at Bedales.</a>
In Pieces of My Life, Kirris draws on his own experiences of love, loss and resilience to explore the moments and people that shape us - and what happens when life changes forever.
He joins Shine Radio&rsquo;s Stephen Martin for a fascinating conversation about the experiences behind the show, why he chose to put them on stage, and how a very personal story can speak to something much bigger.
Listen to their conversation ahead of Pieces of My Life at Bedales on Wednesday 16 September.

the P pod - on location at the Bordon Soapbox Challenge

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