On Winchester Now this week:
- Two Polio survivors speak of the need to rid the world of the disease as they start a fundraising walk in Winchester.
- News in brief:
- Extra highway crews are standby around the clock with Storm Ciarán heading our way.
- Flowers and tributes have been left alongside a Winchester Road where a motorcyclist died on Sunday.
- Consultations begin next week about plans for the future of the Sir John Moore Barracks in Winchester.
- Residents struggling with the cost of living are being encouraged to attend a special event at the Arc next Wednesday.
- School pupils have been given the chance to try skateboarding thanks to free sessions put on by the owners of a local skateboarding shop in response to the cost of living crisis.
- News in brief:
- Police in Winchester have been stepping-up speed enforcement following concerns from local residents.
- Three local charities have benefited from a share of £6,500 from the profits from the Littleton and Harestock show.
- Preparations are underway for this year’s bonfire and fireworks on Saturday.
- Shout-outs
- To all the NHS and care volunteers who are supporting the vaccination programme in Winchester.
- To Marwell Zoo for achieving a prestigious Conservation Award from the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
- To everyone who attended a recent comedy night which raised £3,500 for the Winchester branch of Parkinson’s UK.
- To all who donated to the Winchester Beacon this harvest time.
- To the team at Shoal who are in the shortlist for Restaurant of the year in the National Fish and chip shop awards.
- We join Miss January and February and the cast of Calendar Girls which is taking place at Winchester Theatre Royal next week. It’s being performed by the Winchester Musicals and Opera society.
