98: The story of Reigate’s horseracing track… and more

For Saturday 26th July 2025

This is how we’re reflecting and celebrating our love of life around here this week:

TIMECODE -

00:00 - What’s in this episode

03:45 - Planet Reigate area news

22:10 – The Top Ten most listened-to episodes: #3

24:20 - The Good Time Guide: things to do and places to go

38:40 – Join me to hear about Reigate’s racecourse that was once on the Heath. Plus the hidden church and the colourful cottages.

56:10 - Reigate Roulette. Local resident Dave, the man behind RunReigate, tells us what he loves most about living around here.

1:01:00 - Planet Reigate Stars: thanking local heroes. This week, praise for the comforting stranger in Sainsburys.

1:02:15 - The Sixty-second Soundscape. This week, reed warblers at Holmethorpe Lagoons.  

#Reigate #Redhill #Merstham #Buckland #Betchworth #Brockham #Bletchingley #Horley #Gatton #Earlswood #Charlwood #Hookwood #Outwood #Leigh #Nutfield #salfords #Woodhatch #SouthPark #Holmesdale #WrayCommon #Whitebushes #Sidlow #Meadvale

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