Radio Castledown FM

Castledown FM is a volunteer-run community station for Tidworth, Ludgershall and Perham Down. It began as Castledown Radio in 2005 through an Integration of Communities project supported by European and DEFRA funding. FM broadcasting followed in November 2006. After operating from the Wellington Academy site, the station moved into Ludgershall's former Scout Hall in 2025, giving its local radio work a new home.

More than thirty volunteers contribute to the service, which combines music with news, interviews, quizzes and information about nearby events. That involvement gives the station a broad range of interests rather than a single musical formula. The practical community focus runs through its development, from the original project linking local people to the continuing opportunity for volunteers to help make programmes.

The programme guide ranges from Ted's exploration of a century of jazz to country selections, soul, funk and disco. Gary's progressive-rock programme sits alongside metal presented by Boy Pain, while Matt Black introduces international releases. The Film Theatre Club mixes cinema discussion and reviews with music. Simon's sports programme adds news and trivia, and The Scene provides space for new and local performers.

Fulbari Karyakram brings Nepali news, guests and interviews into the schedule, reflecting another part of the local audience. Ray and Laura explore Korean pop, while Laura also presents Japanese pop and classical selections. These programmes give distinct cultural and musical interests a recognisable place within the station. A listener can move from local information to cinema, jazz or contemporary Asian music while remaining with a service rooted in the same neighbouring communities.