On Winchester Now this week:
- An organisation which has changed lives in Winchester this week celebrated its 10th birthday. Christians Against Poverty is a national organisation which supports people to overcome problems with debt. We talk to two people who have benefitted from the help.
- News-in-brief:
- Winchester’s first woman bus driver has been honoured with a plaque at the bus station.
- Work started this week on improvements to the M3 junction 9.
- Final decisions will be made on Monday on the future of services provided by Hampshire County Council.
- For Baby Loss Awareness Week this year, Winchester Cathedral has joined with Hampshire Hospitals to hold a Service of Remembrance next Tuesday.
- Two more local businesses have shut their doors – Hobbs, and the Dove Inn in Micheldever.
- The search is on for a local hero to help switch on Winchester’s Christmas lights.
- Do you struggle with the internet, email or social media? We hear about new help at hand with a Winchester City Council programme to improve the digital skills of local residents.
- Shout-outs:
- To all those who took part in the Rotary Clarendon Marathon events last Sunday.
- To all those who joined last weekend’s Purple Night Walk in aid of Winchester Hospice.
- To 21 year-old Elizabeth Ormston who has successfully completed her climb of Kilimanjaro in memory of her friend.
- To Eddie Montgomery who has worked in the Theatres Department at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital for 50 years.
- To everybody involved in ParkRun, which celebrated its 20th birthday last weekend
- To Everyone Active which has won 5 awards at the recent UKActive Awards 2024.
- At 75 years old, Bob Lakin has become one of the University of Winchester’s oldest undergraduates. We talk to Bob about his course and how he’s enjoying student life.
