Episode 101 – 01/11/2024

On Winchester Now this week: we hear the city’s reaction to the budget; we find out about a new helpline for patients at our local hospital; and we talk to members of Winchester’s Royal British Legion as we prepare to mark Remembrance Day. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.

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Episode 100 – 25/10/2024

On Winchester Now this week: we join milestone celebrations for Weeke community centre and our local football club; there’s a reminder about getting Covid jabs this Autumn, and help’s on hand if you want to get fit. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.

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Episode 99 – 18/10/2024

On Winchester Now this week: we hear about a new initiative which has been set up to improve the mental health of Winchester workers; we join a Winchester man as he takes on 24 hours of Pilates; and we hear from the singing group that takes its audiences back in time. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.

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Episode 98 – 11/10/2024

On Winchester Now this week: we celebrate the 10th anniversary of a local organisation and talk to some of the people whose lives it’s changed; hear about a new City Council programme to improve the digital skills of local residents, and we meet 75 year-old Bob, one of the oldest undergraduates at the University of Winchester, and hear how he’s enjoying student life. Plus our usual news round-up and shout-outs too.

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Episode 97 – 04/10/2024

On Winchester Now this week: we hear about tomorrow’s Winchester Poetry Day; find out about a new local organisation working to raise awareness of invisible and hidden disabilities; and learn from one of our local gardening clubs about the joy of gardening, however much space you have. Plus our regular news-in brief and community shout-outs.

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Episode 96 – 27/09/2024

On Winchester Now this week: we hear from some of the team about to trek across the Sahara in aid of Winchester Hospice; find out what is planned for tomorrow’s King’s Walk Festival; visit the Hospital of St. Cross ahead of its annual Michaelmas Fair, also taking place tomorrow, and hear from some of Winchester Radio’s volunteers as we celebrate 40 years’ of community service. Plus our regular news-in brief and community shout-outs.

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Episode 95 – 20/09/2024

On Winchester Now this week: we meet the woman taking on a pilgrimage to help Winchester Hospital which helped her recover from a stroke; we hear about plans for Winchester Green Week; and meet the talented Wessex Sculptors. Plus our usual news round-up and shout-outs too.

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Episode 94 – 13/09/2024

On Winchester Now this week: we talk about the facial recognition police van which was trialled in the city centre this week and find out whether people think it’s an invasion of privacy or a useful tool to tackle crime; we have more ideas for this weekend as the Heritage Open Days continues, and we join the fun at the Littleton and Harestock show. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.

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Episode 93 – 06/09/2024

On Winchester Now this week: we hear from a 21-year-old woman who is scaling Kilimanjaro in memory of her friend who died aged just 17; we join participants at this year’s Paralympic Personal Bests at the Winchester Sports and Leisure Centre; and we find out about some of the events in this year’s Heritage Open Days. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.

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Episode 92 – 30/08/2024

On Winchester Now this week: there’s fresh hope for a vintage bus devastated in a fire; we hear what you think of the proposed outdoor smoking ban; and we visit what could be the oldest bookshop in the country, ahead of the Heritage Open Days. Plus our news round-up and shout outs too.

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