On Winchester Now this week:
- They are often called the hidden victims of crime. Children with a parent in prison. We hear about a scheme at Winchester prison which is helping make a difference to these young lives.
- News-in-brief:
- More strikes and an overtime ban will disrupt rail travel during the week of the May Bank holiday.
- A former senior Hampshire police officer who reportedly tried to stop an arrest has been barred from policing.
- Villagers near Winchester are preparing to celebrate the 60th anniversary of their local park. Hunter Park in Twyford opened in 1964.
- Winchester firefighters will try to wash as many cars as possible on Saturday to raise money for the Firefighters charity.
- There are celebrations this year as St Swithun’s School marks its 140th birthday. We talk to headmistress Jane Gandee about the history of the school, how it’s changed over the years and its links to the local community.
- Shout-outs:
- To Hampshire firefighter Brian Cole who’s celebrated 50 years in the service.
- To volunteers at the Winchester Basics Bank who helped with the Easter holiday lunch scheme.
- To those who took part in the London Marathon as well as a team marathon around Tichborne which raises money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
- To competitors in the annual Swimathon and volunteers who helped to organise the event.
- To West Lea Farm shop near Alresford for winning a Countryside Alliance Award, otherwise known as a rural Oscar.
- There’s an appeal on our programme for volunteers to join the Trinity Big Sleep out next month which aims to raise money to help the homeless in the city and raise awareness of the problem. We hear more about the event.
