On Winchester Now this week:
- For some people Christmas can be a stressful and difficult time and the message from Winchester Samaritans is we’re here 24/7 to help. They also give advice for those struggling at this time.
- News-in-brief:
- People in Winchester are being urged to only use A&E in a life-threatening emergency, with another strike by junior doctors this week.
- Former Winchester Mayor Derek Green will appear in court next month charged with assaulting a teenage girl during the bonfire and fireworks display at the River Park last year.
- Hampshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner is urging motorists to think twice before getting behind the wheel over the festive period.
- Projects around Winchester are to benefit from a share of £3m in funding from the South Downs National Park Authority.
- Residents and visitors to Winchester will be better informed about the significance of one of the city’s most recently erected statues, thanks to the installation of a permanent information board.
- A festival of music and sound is being planned for next Summer. It follows the launch of a new community project called Sound Winchester.
- Now while many people are winding down for the Christmas holiday, for others this can be the busiest time of year. Anna O’Brien speaks to the Winchester Mayor and a panto star.
- Shout-outs:
- To Winchester’s Visitor Information Centre for winning gold at the Beautiful South Tourism awards.
- To volunteers who helped plant 100 new trees on St Giles Hill.
- To James Dowling who walked over 400 miles in 40 days to raise money for Winchester Hospice.
- To Santa and his elves who have been driving around the city on a special Santa bus, raising money for Winchester Hospice and Naomi House.
- Finally, a story of Christmas cheer: Winchester Now joined pupils from Kings Worthy Primary School who visited residents of the Dower House care home to sing carols and spread festive joy.
