Episode 81 – 14/06/2024

On Winchester Now this week: we hear from the local GP who’s taken on an epic challenge to raise money for charity; a local care home makes an appeal for volunteer befrienders; and we find out about the plans for this year’s Winchester Food Festival. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.

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Episode 80 – 07/06/2024

On Winchester Now this week: we hear about the voluntary group that needs your help to transport people to hospital; we meet actor and TV star Hugh Dennis who takes up a new role at Winchester University; and join Singing for the Brain as a new group is set up in Winchester to help people with dementia and their carers. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.

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Episode 79 – 31/05/2024

On Winchester Now this week: we mark D-Day 80 years by talking to a local veteran about his wartime experiences and why it’s so important to remember; we hear about the first Winchester Walking Weekend; and find out if our reporter got any sleep when she joined the Trinity Big Sleep Out. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.

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Episode 78 – 24/05/2024

On Winchester Now this week: we hear Winchester’s thoughts on a General Election as canvassing begins in the city; we talk to the curator of a new exhibition which tells the stories of our Ukrainian community; and we visit Alresford’s Watercress Festival. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.

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Episode 77 – 17/05/2024

On Winchester Now this week we have a round up of some of the week’s news including major plans for the M3 junction 9, Dementia Action Week, and a new development at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital. We visit the group Vintage Fun, and a fundraiser aiming to get Winchester’s waterwheel up and running again. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.

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Episode 76 – 10/05/2024

On Winchester Now this week: we hear about a special week taking place in Winchester to raise awareness of dementia and the help available; we take a tour of Winchester’s community allotment; and join rehearsals of a new choir as it prepares to take to the stage. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.

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Episode 75 – 03/05/2024

On Winchester Now this week: news from our local council elections; we hear about new plans for Trinity Winchester to cope with an increasing demand for its services; and find out about two events in our city this weekend – the Friends of King Alfred Buses running day, and the Winchester Chamber Music Festival. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.

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Episode 74 – 26/04/2024

On Winchester Now this week: we hear about a scheme that’s changing the lives of prisoners’ families; we talk to the headmistress of a local school celebrating its 140th anniversary; and there’s an appeal for volunteers to sleep out to help the homeless of our city. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.

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Episode 73 – 19/04/2024

On Winchester Now this week: we join the Winchester Repair Café as it celebrates its first anniversary and hear about what it has achieved in that time; we talk Peregrine falcons with bird expert Keith Betton; and find out Winchester’s thoughts on a proposed smoking ban for future generations. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.

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Episode 72 – 12/04/2024

On Winchester Now this week: we hear about how the stories of a cat and a swan are helping raise thousands of pounds for local charities; there’s information about a new scheme to support those working and visiting our court; and discover why you’re never too old to play netball. Plus our news round-up and community shout-outs too.

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