On Winchester Now this week:
- A 92 year old man from Winchester is taking part in a commemoration this week to remember the Korean War 70 years after it ended.
- News in brief:
- Winchester Conservatives have selected Flick Drummond as their candidate in the next General Election, following Steve Brine’s decision to stand down.
- Radiographers at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital are taking part in a 48-hour strike.
- Hampshire County Council are trying to tackle the growing problem of teenagers using vapes.
- Hampshire Chamber of Commerce brings local businesses and charities together at an Opportunity Expo and Skills Exchange.
- Relaxed film screenings for people living with dementia and their carers, an idea that started in Winchester, is now being copied across the country.
- Community shout outs:
- To the young performers from Winnall Rock School who had their summer concert last week – and also to the volunteers who support the young people in learning the skills and putting on the performance.
- To the three star athletes from the Winchester & District Athletics Club who have been selected to compete in the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad.
- To the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire Service’s Education team who have delivered safety advice to an amazing number of school pupils: 28,623 during 472 visits in the last academic year.
- To the local schools who helped the Hampshire Hospitals Charity celebrate the NHS turning 75, and raised over £500 for the charity.
