On Winchester Now this week:
- We mark D-Day 80 years on, and talk to a local veteran about his wartime experiences and why it’s so important to remember.
- News-in-brief:
- A new project has been launched to help tackle violence against women and girls in Winchester.
- Six candidates have so far put their names forward for the Winchester constituency in the General Election.
- A decision on the future of services at Hampshire County Council has been delayed until the Autumn.
- A newly-restored plaque has been unveiled in Kings Walk to commemorate the location of the first Methodist church in Winchester.
- The first Winchester Walking Weekend is taking place on 14th to 16th June. It’s organised by the Winchester Ramblers, and we hear more about it and how you can get involved.
- Shout-outs:
- To all those who went along to the Lion’s Picnic family fun day at Winchester Rugby Club last weekend.
- To a group of old school friends who ran 110km around the Isle of Wight to raise funds for the Winchester Beacon.
- To eight staff members from Prince’s Mead School who completed the annual Moonwalk marathon in London.
- To the Red Stags Morris Dancers who entertained children, young adults, families and staff at Naomi House and Jacksplace.
- We go along to the Trinity Big Sleep out. Find out how our reporter got on when she joined more than 100 people sleeping in cardboard shelters in the grounds of Winchester College to raise money for the charity.
