Episode 52 – 22/11/2023

On Winchester Now this week: a local church is running a toy fair next week and has made an appeal for gifts to help local families in need this Christmas; Winchester Radio joins a special book launch; and thousands come to our city with Winchester named as one of the prettiest places for a Christmas shop. Plus our usual news-in-brief, and community shout-outs.

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Episode 51 – 15/11/2023

On Winchester Now this week: we find out why some buildings in Winchester will turn orange next week; we hear from young pupils about what Remembrance means to them; we talk about some of the help on offer for people in Hampshire struggling with their mental health; and we mark World Kindness Day with stories from Winchester High Street. Plus our usual news round-up and community shout-outs too.

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Episode 50 – 08/11/2023

On Winchester Now this week: we hear from the Winchester Samaritans who need help to cope with an eve- growing need for their service; Winchester Radio joins the crowds at this year’s torchlit procession; and we find out about the Chocolate Elf. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.

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Episode 49 – 01/11/2023

On Winchester Now this week: we hear from two polio survivors campaigning to rid the world of the disease; we join youngsters being taught flips and tricks on a skateboard as free lessons are held at half-term in response to the cost of living crisis; and we meet Miss January and February, and stars of the Calendar Girls production coming to the Theatre Royal next week. Plus our news round-up and shout-outs too.

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Episode 48 – 25/10/2023

On this week’s Winchester Now: we hear from the local teenager fighting to save a Girl Guide activity centre in Hampshire; we learn about a new support meeting for people with MS; and we join the Winchester business celebrating 100 years in the city. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.

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Episode 47 – 18/10/2023

On Winchester Now this week: we join Pilgrims from charity Christians Against Poverty outside the Cathedral, as they set off a “Challenge Poverty” walk across the south from Winchester to Canterbury; we hear from Cycle Winchester how families, businesses and schools are being encouraged to set up cycle buses; and we learn more from leading walking charity The Ramblers about the inequalities and barriers preventing people accessing outdoor spaces. Plus there’s our regular news-in-brief for the Winchester area and those all-important uplifting community shout-outs.

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Episode 46 – 11/10/2023

On Winchester Now this week: hundreds of people will walk through Winchester raising money for the Hospice; we hear from the Winchester Litter Pickers; we talk to the Chair of the organising committee of the Clarendon Marathon; and we join a team of amateur Crime Scene Investigators looking for a murderer at the University. Plus our usual news round-up and community shout-outs.

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Episode 45 – 04/10/2023

On Winchester Now this week: we feature some of the stories making the news in the city this week; we join hundreds of cyclists on the mass bike ride through the city; we hear about the Winchester Poetry Festival; and we talk to a runner who has completed 200 marathons. Plus our usual community shout-outs.

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Episode 44 – 27/09/2023

On Winchester Now this week: we hear why hundreds of cyclists will converge on Winchester this Saturday; there’s an appeal for people to join a purple night walk to support our local hospice; and sewing machines, materials and threads on stage at the Theatre Royal – we discover why. Plus our regular news round up and shout-outs.

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Episode 43 – 20/09/2023

On Winchester Now this week: a round-up of some of the news stories in our city this week; we hear about Winchester Green Week which hopes to inspire residents on ways they can help save the planet; a fire alarm didn’t stop a popular annual event at the Winchester Sports and Leisure Centre; and we join an open day at the Winchester Military Museums and hear about future plans and worries.

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