Episode 91 – 23/08/2024

On Winchester Now this week: we hear about a charity fundraiser this weekend to raise money for a 24 year-old man with a brain tumour and the charity that’s helping him; and we talk to an art group who are putting their skills on show for the Hampshire Open Studios this weekend. Plus our usual round-up of some of the news stories in and around our city this week, and our community shout-outs.

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Episode 90 – 16/08/2024

On Winchester Now this week: we join students at Peter Symonds on A Level day; we talk to a mum and daughter taking part in this year’s Hampshire Open Studios; and we head to the community dig on the site of the former Friarsgate Medical Centre. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.

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Episode 89 – 09/08/2024

On Winchester Now this week: organisations gather in Winchester to call for world peace as part of a world-wide event called Mayors for Peace; we meet a man visiting every cathedral in the country for charity; and we join Sunday morning Park Yoga and find out why it’s so popular. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.

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Episode 88 – 02/08/2024

On Winchester Now this week: we speak to a business affected by flooding in the city centre; a local man is welcomed home after sailing around the world; a service is held as a new war memorial is unveiled in St Maurice’s Covert; and the Purple Night Walk returns to the city to raise money for our hospice. Plus our usual news round-up and community shout-outs too.

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Episode 87 – 26/07/2024

On Winchester Now this week: we hear about help on offer for families struggling with the cost of living over the Summer holidays; we talk to a local councillor about plans for future development in our city; and we join the training session of Winchester City Flyers ladies’ football club and chat about their hopes for the coming season. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.

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Episode 86 – 19/07/2024

On Winchester Now this week: we talk to the founder of the local Memory Choir and the therapeutic benefits of music; we hear from the Alresford Pigs Association about the origins of the charity and their fundraising activities; and the Chair of HIVCA tells us how it is helping to ensure that the voluntary sector is listened to by the NHS in Hampshire. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.

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Episode 85 – 12/07/2024

On Winchester Now this week: we talk to football fans as the city gears up for the final of Euro 2024; we celebrate the 20th birthday of Winnall Rock School which has helped hundreds of young people over that time; and report on some of the fun from the Hat Fair. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.

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Episode 84 – 05/07/2024

On Winchester Now this week: we speak to the new MP for Winchester moments after his General Election victory; we talk to staff celebrating the birthday of the NHS; hear why Hat Fair is special for one long-standing performer; and join the choral group celebrating its 40th birthday. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.

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Episode 83 – 28/06/0204

On Winchester Now this week: we give candidates in the General Election one minute to tell us why they should be Winchester’s next MP, and we hear what voters think after local hustings; it’s the 50th birthday for Hat Fair which takes place next weekend, we hear more; and we join a military parade through the city this week. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.

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Episode 82 – 21/06/2024

On Winchester Now this week: we join school pupils as they mark the end of their primary school life in a special way at Winchester Cathedral; there’s help at hand for those frustrated by technology; and we find out about Quaker Jam – the musical variety. plus our news round-up and shout-outs too.

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