On Winchester Now this week:
- The number of people with diabetes in the UK is at a record high and another 500,000 people have been identified this year as being at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. We hear how it can be prevented and about a free course in Winchester that can help.
- News-in-brief:
- Police in Hampshire are warning residents to be aware of scams around winter fuel payments.
- A new health hub is opening in Winchester, bringing services in Winchester together in one place.
- Around 500 people have donated to an appeal to save a Winchester pub and music venue.
- A number of quad bikes and other vehicles have been stolen during rural burglaries across Hampshire.
- The Boomtown Festival takes place next Wednesday to Sunday.
- The Deanery at Winchester Cathedral, which dates back to the time of Henry 8th, is being rented as a holiday let for the first time.
- Have you ever needed to use a hedge trimmer, pressure washer or carpet cleaner but not wanted the expense of buying one. The Winchester Repair Café has come up with a solution. It’s about to start a library of things and we hear more.
- Shout-outs:
- To local woman Mandy Denyer who is raising money for our hospital trust who she credits with saving her life.
- To Winchester school pupils who have become national stars as they helped launch the Big Butterfly count.
- To children taking part in this year’s summer reading challenge, organised by the Hampshire Library Service.
- To all the graduates who have received their degrees in special ceremonies at Winchester Cathedral over the last 2 weeks.
- To comedian Bill Bailey who has completed his 100-mile trek across the South Downs and raised more than £30k for Macmillan Cancer Support.
- It’s been a week of celebrations for England’s women’s football team after their Euro victory against Spain on Sunday. Crowds gathered at pubs in Winchester to watch the match. We joined fans at the Mucky Duck in Hyde Street and you can hear their reaction.
