On Winchester Now this week:
- An urgent appeal is being made for food donations in Winchester. As the Summer holidays begin, the Community food pantry at Unit 12 in Winnall is facing a huge demand for its service.
- News in brief:
- More strikes on the trains this week.
- Last chance for people to have their say about Hampshire County Council’s plans to cut its budget by £132 million.
- New figures show there are 165 patients waiting for an organ transplant in Hampshire.
- Finishing touches are being made to a newly refurbished play area at the River Park.
- We join a Winchester charity that helps adults learn to read. Read Easy Winchester held a graduation evening to celebrate the achievements of new readers.
- The Big Butterfly count is underway. In Winchester we have some of the best places to see them. We hear from Dan Hoare, director of conservation at Butterfly conservation.
- Community shout outs:
- To the team at the Chesil Theatre for their performance of Treasure Island. They held a gala opening night inviting guests from local charities.
- The team at the Catholic Parish of St. Peter’s and the Winchester Martyrs who have welcomed a newly-ordained Deacon and two newly commissioned Street Pastors.
- Winchester City Football Club for a 5-0 win against Christchurch FC in a pre-season friendly.
- Winchester Goalball Club which has celebrated its 10th birthday.
- We talk to members of another sports club celebrating its 10th birthday. Winchester Boxing Club is trying to change perceptions of the sport. It also works alongside homeless charities and people with physical or mental illnesses.
