On Winchester Now this week:
- We hear the heart-warming story of a man called Ron Eades who at 93 years old says he owes his life to the NHS. He’s written a poem to thank them for all they have done.
- News-in-brief
- Special events are being held on Monday to mark three years since the start of war in Ukraine. It includes a concert and a vigil in the Abbey Gardens.
- Two children have suffered minor injuries after being bitten on the arms by a dog in Alresford.
- Police are investigating a series of reports of thefts from vehicles in the city centre over the past week.
- Meanwhile officers investigating reports of burglaries in the Winchester, Basingstoke and Alton areas have made a third arrest.
- A celebration has been held to mark the opening of Winchester’s St Clements Surgery. Winchester Radio was there.
- News-in-brief
- Residents are being invited to have their say on devolution proposals for Hampshire and the Solent region. A consultation runs until 13th April.
- Plans for a new town at Micheldever have been submitted to a government taskforce.
- Following the success of their Sahara Desert challenge last year, the Winchester Hospice has announced another overseas fundraising trip. This time they are taking on the Great wall of China.
- A powerful open letter has been sent to the Government urging more protection for the UK’s chalk streams including Winchester’s River Itchen.
- The Winchester 10K road race takes place on Sunday.
- Shout-outs
- To Age Concern Hampshire who are celebrating their 40th birthday this year.
- To Munch CIC continuing its Grub Clubs for children across the county to learn how to cook and eat nutritious meals.
- To local businesses who provide donations of food to the Winchester Beacon.
- To businessman David Coles who has donated £200 to the Mayor of Winchester’s Charities.
- To 3 University students who gave their time to paint the kitchen at Winnall’s Unit 12 Community Café.
- To pupils at St Peter’s Catholic Primary School who continue to bring joy during their fortnightly visits to older residents at St Catherine’s View Care Home.
