On Winchester Now this week:
- We talk to a Winchester author who has raised thousands of pounds for local charities, thanks to her children’s books.
- News-in-brief:
- After many months, the scaffolding is being taken down outside the former Debenhams shop in the High Street.
- The ancient walkway into the Cathedral close will be closed next week to allow stonemasons to carry out essential works on the building.
- A new bus service has begun which will link Winchester with the Midlands.
- Candidates have been announced for next month’s local elections.
- A King Alfred bus that was badly damaged by fire before Christmas may be rebuilt.
- The second Winchester Books Festival takes place next weekend.
- We hear about a new scheme to support people attending or working at Winchester Crown Court which needs more volunteers. Anna O’Brien speaks to Reverend Tim Serle about court chaplains.
- Shout-outs:
- To funeral director Evie Thomas-Broomfield who has won an award for her kindness in supporting a family through loss.
- To runner Sarah Lizzy who has raised over a thousand pounds for Winchester Hospice by taking part in the Southampton half marathon.
- To volunteers who help cater for residents of the Winchester Beacon 365 days a year.
- To a number of Winchester businesses who have made it through to the regional finals of the Muddy Stiletto awards.
- We visit the Sports and Leisure Park to find out more about Walking Netball and talk to some of those taking part who have rediscovered a love of the game.
