On Winchester Now this week:
- We have some of the stories making the news in Winchester this week, including:
- The ongoing strike by junior doctors this week. A small picket line was formed at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital as they began their four day walk out on Tuesday – in a row over pay.
- There are major road closures in Winchester this week as detailed planning begins for changes to the M3 junction 9 at Winnall.
- People in Winchester have just a few days left to register to vote in next month’s elections.
- Winchester City FC had two wins over the long weekend ensuring their place in the Southern Premier division.
- The Alresford Men’s Shed has been part of the community for 5 years and will soon be moving to a new home as its current base is being demolished. We meet some of the team. Meanwhile a Repair Café in Winchester officially launches this weekend.
- Our weekly community shout outs, including:
- 103 year old Maisie who is part of a team who have crocheted blankets for patients at the Royal Hampshire County hospital.
- The Hampshire Police and Crime commissioner has awarded staff and volunteers who help make our community safer.
- Three local hairdressers who donated their time and skills to give free haircuts to help people struggling with the cost of living.
- Foundation learning students at Sparsholt College who held an Easter Fayre to raise money for Helpful Hounds assistance dogs.
- Last week we gave a shout out to four women who were walking from Winchester to Eastbourne carrying a rowing boat to raise awareness of women in sport – this week they tell us how they got on.
