On Winchester Now this week:
- After 30 years in the planning and two years of building, the new St Clements surgery will finally open on Monday. Winchester Radio got a look around and talked to Dr Nicky Rose about the difference it will make.
- A crucial meeting has been held in Winchester which could pave the way for a major shake-up in our local councils. We hear from County Council Leader, Cllr Nick Adams-King.
- News-in-brief:
- Hampshire County Council says more cuts to services may be necessary as it continues to face a budget shortfall.
- A critical incident was declared again this week at Winchester hospital.
- The Earthian shop in Parchment Street has announced its closing down on 25th January.
- A challenge has been set for the people of Winchester – light up our world by giving back. Jag Singh from Community First Winchester makes an appeal for people to take-up volunteering this New Year.
- News-in-brief:
- Hampshire Police is supporting the National Cyber Security Centre’s “Stop Think Fraud campaign”
- You’ll be able to recycle any real Christmas trees on garden waste collection days between 13th and 20th January.
- Work has taken place this week on the peregrine nesting tray at Winchester Cathedral.
- Shout-outs:
- To Bikash Limbu, who serves in the brigade of Gurkhas, and took on the Welsh 3Peaks challenge to raise funds for the Gurkha Museum Trust.
- To Home Start Winchester and District on its 20th anniversary this year.
- To Dr Kay Linnell who has been awarded an OBE.
- To everyone who supported the Mayor of Winchester’s fundraising chalet at the Cathedral Christmas market which raised £497 for local charities, including Winchester Radio.
- Now, for many people, getting fit and improving your mental wellbeing is an aim of the new year and one organisation that can help is Sport in Mind. Anna O’Brien spoke to organiser Kirsty Bowden.
