On Winchester Now this week:
- We hear from inspirational man Paul Provins who was diagnosed with MS in 2016, but is determined not to let it stop him. In April he’s competing in the London Marathon, followed by an ultra marathon on the Isle of Wight.
- News-in-brief:
- Plans to close 7 care homes in Hampshire and build three new ones have been given the go ahead.
- Prayers have been said at Winchester Cathedral, and at churches across the city, for King Charles following his cancer diagnosis.
- Police have appealed for dashcam footage after a road rage incident in Winchester.
- Nearly 900 people have responded to a consultation about proposed improvements to the notorious “Cart and Horses” junction in Kings Worthy.
- The Peregrine cameras at Winchester Cathedral have been turned on this week in preparation for the arrival of the birds.
- A special display will light up part of Winchester this February half term. “Glowing Galaxies” will take place in Middle Brook Street and Kings Walk.
- This weekend sees the Children of Winchester festival, or COWfest, with free activities for youngsters of all ages across the city. We hear from the organisers.
- Shout-outs:
- To the Winchester Cathedral choristers who have won a Grammy award.
- To volunteers and participants in Winchester’s junior ParkRun which has marked its 300th event.
- To amateur theatre group The Worthy Players who have donated £500 to the Friends of King Alfred Buses after the charity was rocked by a devastating fire in December.
- To Home-Start Winchester who have moved into new offices at the Carroll Centre in Stanmore.
We joined rehearsals at the Winchester Cathedral girls choir. This year marks their 25th anniversary and on 24th February an open day is taking place for anyone who might be interested in joining them.
