On Winchester Now this week: a new menopause café in Winchester could become a regular event because of the demand for support; we mark 50 years of the Hat Fair; and join the Knit and Natter group at the Arc. Plus our regular news-in-brief and community shout-outs.
On Winchester Now this week: the school prom can be a costly business for parents, but now Unit 12s community pantry has started a scheme to ensure all prom Princees and Princesses can go to the ball; and we meet the volunteers helping to clean up our city. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout outs too.
On Winchester Now this week: we hear about the growing problem of hygiene poverty and what’s being done in Winchester to help; we find out about the new Winchester Women’s Shed; and we meet the city’s powerlifting champion who’s preparing for her next competition at 70 years old. Plus our usual news round-up and community shout outs too.
On Winchester Now this week: we hear about a local couple who have raised more than £17,000 for the air ambulance by recycling aluminium cans, and have now received a national award for their efforts; we speak to the Samaritans about a campaign at Winchester Railway station this week to encourage small talk in the hope of saving lives; and we join singers from Brendoncare who have released a single to mark their 40th anniversary, and ask how they feel about becoming popstars. Plus our usual news round-up and community shout-outs too.
On Winchester Now this week: we talk to bird expert Keith Betton about the death of cathedral peregrine Winnie who captured the hearts of people around the city and around the world through the cathedral webcams; our local MP shares his thoughts as the deadline approaches to have your say on the future of our local hospital; we hear from a Winchester entrepreneur who has faced the Dragons Den; and we join local primary school children for World Book Day. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.
On Winchester Now this week: we hear about the appeal to save local community transport as Hampshire County Council proposes to cut funding to the service; we went along to a vigil in the Abbey Gardens to remember Ukraine; we talk to the producer of the Chesil Theatre’s latest sell out show; and we join celebrations to mark the 5th birthday of the Chat Tea Café at Badger Farm. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.
On Winchester Now this week: we hear about plans to remember Ukraine on the second anniversary of the outbreak of war, with an event at the Arc and a vigil in the Abbey Gardens; we talk to a Winchester charity which marks its 15th anniversary this year and has helped 500 formerly homeless people; and we are at the launch of Sound Winchester which is a project to celebrate the music and voice activities around Winchester. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.
On Winchester Now this week: we learn about a new initiative to help our mental health in Winchester; we hear about a scheme that’s using old bikes to raise money for charity; and we joined the Pancake Day races outside the Cathedral and rain didn’t stop the fun. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.
On Winchester Now this week we meet the local man running in the London marathon to show he won’t be beaten by MS; we hear about free half-term activities in Winchester to help with the cost of living; and there are celebrations for the Cathedral boys and girls choristers. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.
On Winchester Now this week: we hear about new help available for people with dementia and their carers; how volunteers are helping to uncover Winchester’s past; and how you can reward your favourite Winchester business. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.
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