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.

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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.
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the P pod - on location at the Bordon Soapbox Challenge

At Churcher's College on Wednesday 15 July, the Deputy Lieutenant of Hampshire, Petersfields''s Mayor and councillors joined the 100 or so people celebrating Home Start's last year.

They supported 459 children in 332 families; 71 supported with home-visiting volunteers.

Amongst many highlights was the contribution of 'Evie', who came from an unstable background and was a mum at 16. She spoke about her home-visiting volunteer's impact on her life, helping her to be 'the best mum I can be."

The Audrey Award was given to Murray Whewell, the retiring (after over 15 years) Secretary/Treasurer and long service awards were presented by the Deputy Lieutenant.

Mike Waddington reports from the meeting. We hear from the Home Start's Chair, Linda Bazant, Manager Nicola Winter, 'Evie', the Deputy Lieutenant, Cllr Adil Ali, volunteers and Petersfield''s Mayor Jamie Matthews.

They launched an appeal to spread the word about them. See more at Home-Start Butser | the family support charity

At Churcher's College on Wednesday 15 July, the Deputy Lieutenant of Hampshire, Petersfields''s Mayor and councillors joined the 100 or so people celebrating Home Start's last year.
They supported 459 children in 332 families; 71 supported with home-visiting volunteers.
Amongst many highlights was the contribution of 'Evie', who came from an unstable background and was a mum at 16. She spoke about her home-visiting volunteer's impact on her life, helping her to be 'the best mum I can be."
The Audrey Award was given to Murray Whewell, the retiring (after over 15 years) Secretary/Treasurer and long service awards were presented by the Deputy Lieutenant.
Mike Waddington reports from the meeting. We hear from the Home Start's Chair, Linda Bazant, Manager Nicola Winter, 'Evie', the Deputy Lieutenant, Cllr Adil Ali, volunteers and Petersfield''s Mayor Jamie Matthews.
They launched an appeal to spread the word about them. See more at <a href="https://homestart-butser.org.uk/">Home-Start Butser | the family support charity</a>

Home Start Butser celebrates success and all its volunteers

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
The green light has been given to start on renowned crossroads; we hear reactions from our County Councillors.
Petersfield in Bloom Competition Winners!
Holiday cards for care homes to stir a memory.
And let’s see what’s needed at the foodbank this week.

To share your news stories email team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500.

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Published at 5:01am on 15 July, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>The green light has been given to start on renowned crossroads; we hear reactions from our County Councillors.</li>
<li>Petersfield in Bloom Competition Winners!</li>
<li>Holiday cards for care homes to stir a memory.</li>
<li>And let&rsquo;s see what&rsquo;s needed at the foodbank this week.</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.
You make it shine.
Published at 5:01am on 15 July, 2026

Local news for Wednesday 15th July

Headley Theatre Club was founded after the Festival Of Britain in 1952 and their latest production has been written by John Owen Smith to mark the 150th anniversary of local author Flora Thompson’s birth.

The author of Lark Rise To Candleford lived and worked in Liphook and Grayshott, from the end of the 19th century.

Mark Simpson caught up with John – also known as Jo - as they were rehearsing at Headley Village Hall.

Headley Theatre Club was founded after the Festival Of Britain in 1952 and their latest production has been written by John Owen Smith to mark the 150th anniversary of local author Flora Thompson&rsquo;s birth.
The author of Lark Rise To Candleford lived and worked in Liphook and Grayshott, from the end of the 19th century.
Mark Simpson caught up with John &ndash; also known as Jo - as they were rehearsing at Headley Village Hall.

the P pod - on location at the Bordon Soapbox Challenge

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