Author: Nigel Dallard

On this week’s Winchester Now: we talk to the Director of the Winchester Samaritans about the charity’s 50th anniversary, how the service is evolving to include online chat-messaging as well as traditional phone calls, and why a volunteer being available to listen to someone in distress, at any time of day or night, remains as important as ever; and we have been out on the High Street asking people how they are coping in this prolonged hot spell. Plus we have our usual news-in-brief too.

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On Winchester Now this week: It’s one-hundred years since St Peter’s Catholic Church on Jewry Street opened its doors for worship and prayer – we are at Centenary events there this week and hear more from clergy about how the local church community are marking this momentous milestone; there was lots of fun in the saddle, on the road, and on the water, at Winchester Round Table’s “Pedal, Paddle, Pace” charity triathlon which took place last Sunday; and we talk to a football fanatic who’s been watching all the matches in the FIFA World Cup Finals tournament! Plus we have our usual round-up of news-in-brief too.

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On this week’s Winchester Now: we visit the High Street to ask people their thoughts about the hose-pipe ban, and for their water-saving tips; and we talk to Liz King, Chair of the Hampshire History Trust about the upcoming 11th Winchester Heritage Open Days Festival. Plus our usual round-up of local news-in-brief.

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On this week’s Winchester Now: we visit the Badger Farm Chat-Tea Café as they hand-over the first of the woollen blankets for homeless people supported by the Winchester Beacon, and we ask people in Winchester about the Bank of England’s proposed new designs for bank notes – the consultation on which closes tonight at midnight. Plus we have our usual roundup of local news-in-brief.

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On this week’s Winchester Now: Feeling hot, hot, hot! – too hot in fact. We look at how Winchester has dealt with the extreme heat this week and how it has affected local services; and we discover more about a Hampshire charity making boating activities more accessible and fun for people with long-term health conditions or disabilities. Plus we have our usual round-up of local news-in-brief and community shout-outs too.

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On this week’s Winchester Now: This week is Refugee Week and, with Winchester being an official ‘City of Sanctuary’ for refugees and people seeking asylum, we hear from one woman who fled Ukraine and is appreciative of the Winchester community, and we share some ways you can get involved and support refugees and asylum seekers. Next week sees the start of the third ‘A Taste of Winchester’ Festival in the city – which from Monday 22nd June to Sunday 5th July will be shining the spotlight on local hospitality businesses, growers, and producers, so we find out what’s on the menu for the event and how you can get involved.
Plus we have our usual round-up of local news-in-brief and, with World Cup fever gripping the nation, this week our local community shout-outs all have a sporty theme.

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On this week’s Winchester Now: we went along to the unveiling of detailed plans for Phase One of the Central Winchester Regeneration Project, and spoke to the developer, Jigsaw by Partnership and Places, and asked people’s reactions; and we learn more about a Wildfire, Christian youth charity marking its 10th year of supporting young people locally. Plus, we have further volunteering opportunities, and our regular news-In-brief and community shout-outs too.

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On this week’s Winchester Now: we hear from a young pupil keen to fundraise for an outdoor classroom and forest school at his primary school; ahead of Trinity Winchester’s ‘Big Sleep Out’ fundraiser on 19th June, we hear how much their services are still needed and making an impact; and we share how you can make a positive difference in our community with a whole number of ways to volunteer. Plus we have our regular news-in-brief and community shout-outs too.

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On this week’s Winchester Now: as local amateur boxers prepared to step into the ring for a family-friendly Boxing Show on Saturday night, we went along to the public weigh-in last weekend to meet those involved in the upcoming bouts; we talk to one of the organisers of the Winchester Walking Weekend, which is taking place from Thursday 18th to Sunday 21st June, offering a wide range of free and guided walks; and, with next Monday signalling the start of this year’s Volunteers’ Week, we let you know about some local charitable organisations who are currently seeking volunteers. Plus our usual round-up of local news-in-brief, and community shout-outs too.

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On this week’s Winchester Now: it’s ‘Dementia Action Week’ and we talk to the ‘Home Library Service’ and an attendee at the Dementia Information Fair held at Winchester Baptist Church; and we speak to Dexter, the 14-year-old chef, who impressed the crowds at Alresford’s Watercress Festival with his cooking demonstration, food knowledge and career aspirations. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs too.

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