On Winchester Now this week:
- We hear Winchester’s thoughts on a General Election as canvassing begins in the city.
- A Winchester man has been remembered during the culmination of the infected blood scandal inquiry this week. Perry Evans gave evidence in 2019 and died just 5 weeks ago.
- News-in-brief:
- Conditions at Winchester prison have been described as dire in a new report this week.
- University of Winchester staff will strike on Tuesday 4th June.
- Repairs have been taking place at the Vineyard Church after it was flooded following heavy rain last week.
- Free NHS health checks are being held at Weeke Community Centre next week.
- A new exhibition opens in Winchester this weekend exploring the stories of Ukrainians who came to Winchester because of the war.
- News-in-brief:
- Henry Beaufort school is to receive more than £3million for a refurbishment.
- More than 500 children have been placed with new families since the formation of a regional adoption agency 5 years ago.
- A family fun event takes place this half term organised by Winchester City Council.
- Shout-outs:
- To all those taking part in the Big Sleep out tonight.
- To all who attended a recent garden and craft fair raising money for Winchester GoLD.
- To those taking part in St John’s Winchester’s Ride to Remember campaign which has surpassed £6,000.
- To all the dancers and performers at last Saturday’s May Fest.
- To all those in the running for a Winchester Business Excellence award.
We visit the Alresford Watercress Festival which marked its 20th anniversary this year. 18,000 visitors joined in the fun last weekend.
