On Winchester Now this week:
- A centre in Winchester that supports the homeless, and those at risk of homelessness, says it’s seeing more people than ever. The number of clients has risen dramatically at Trinity Winchester.
- News-in-brief:
- The AA has issued an amber traffic warning on Hampshire’s roads as people head off for the Easter weekend.
- Hampshire Police have seen an increasing number of reports from residents who have been targeted by rogue traders.
- Dean of Winchester Catherine Ogle has held her last service at Winchester Cathedral, after stepping down from her position last month.
- More events have been added to the celebration to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen.
- How do you fancy taking a walk through the South Downs with artists who have been inspired by its beauty? We hear about a project between the Arc and Winchester Ramblers which allows just that.
- Shout-outs:
- To all staff nominated in this year’s Hampshire Hospitals’ People Awards.
- To staff and customers at Tesco in Winchester for their support after £370 was donated to Hampshire Hospitals Charity from their community bookshelf.
- To students from Winchester College have made it to the finals in a prestigious international maths competition.
- To young filmmakers from the University of Winchester who have won a prestigious award.
- To a number of local hair salons who have been recognised in national awards.
- To the community of the Itchen Valley who raised £1,100 for Unit 12 from Lent lunches.
- Today church services have been held in Winchester to mark Good Friday and it’s a busy weekend as people head off for the Easter break. What have you got planned? Winchester Now went into the city centre to ask “what does Easter mean to you?”
