On Winchester Now this week:
- Winchester is gearing up for the big match on Sunday evening. Pubs across the city will be showing England v Spain in the final of Euro 2024. We talk to some fans.
- News-in-brief:
- Water bills are set to rise for customers in Winchester by £183 or 44% over the next five years.
- Free Summer holiday lunches are being offered in Winchester to help families with the cost of living over the school break.
- Local employers and organisations are being urged to sign up for the latest Winchester Jobs and Opportunities fair.
- A week after the general election, Winchester’s new MP has been sworn into Parliament.
- Winnall Rock School is celebrating its 20th birthday this year. It has supported hundreds of young people and is preparing to put on its Summer show.
- News-in-brief:
- Winchester bin collections have gone green. All 20 vehicles are being fuelled by hydrotreated vegetable oil instead of diesel.
- Work is starting next month to improve the footpath on a popular riverside walk in Alresford.
- Winchester Library’s Summer Reading Challenge kicks off on Saturday.
- Shout-outs:
- To all volunteers as we mark ‘thank you day’.
- To the organisers and competitors of Peddle, Paddle, Pace which raises money for motor neurone disease and local causes.
- To local musicians and entertainers who helped put on ‘Jestival’ at Jacks Place hospice.
- To Marwell Zoo with the arrival of four new additions to an endangered herd of wild horses
- The rain didn’t stop the show last weekend or the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of Hat Fair. Crowds came to the city to watch the shows and see the street entertainment. Winchester Radio was there.
