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Episode 22 – 26/04/2023

On Winchester Now, this week: we catch up with some of the team from Winchester Parkrun which celebrated its 10th anniversary at the weekend; and we speak to volunteers at the Chat-Tea Café initiative – set up to support the older generation feel less lonely or isolated, with the opportunity to chat over a cuppa and cake. Held at the Badger Farm Community Centre, this month’s gathering was a ‘Coronation-Café’ themed event with a feast of cakes fit for a King! Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.

Episode 21 – 19/04/2023

On Winchester Now this week we join Singing for the Brain, a group that’s making a big difference to people with dementia; the Street Pastor organisation marks 20 years since its formation – we talk to the coordinator of the Winchester team; and we hear about a new festival coming to the city this weekend.

Episode 20 – 12/04/2023

On Winchester Now this week we have our round-up of some of the stories making the news locally this week, including the strike by Junior doctors and an update on our local football club. Plus we take a visit to the Alresford Men’s Shed as they prepare to move home, and we hear about a unique trek across the South Downs.

Episode 19 – 05/04/2023

In this week’s Winchester Now we bring you some of the news from across the city this week. We also look ahead to a special event in the Cathedral grounds this Good Friday and we celebrate with the Hampshire County Youth band as it marks its 60th birthday. And there’s our usual community shout-outs.

Episode 18 – 29/03/2023

On Winchester Now this week we have a round-up of some of the stories making the news in Winchester, including extra police patrols following a rise in anti-social behaviour, a new surgical unit opens at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital to speed up admissions and three eggs laid by our peregrine falcons at Winchester Cathedral. And we have a special report on a charity helping to combat loneliness and speak to a rising star of the music world.

Episode 17 – 22/03/2023

On Winchester Now this week: The Winchester charity helping everyone to feel confident travelling by train, Winchester’s regeneration move a step closer, how you could help save a life and we meet the nasty neighbours as its curtain’s up on the Chesil Theatre’s latest show, plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.

Episode 16 – 15/03/2023

On Winchester Now this week: We talk to the leader of Winchester City Council for an update on the regeneration plans for the city as work begins on the new St Clements surgery. We hear how virtual wards are helping patients and staff here in Winchester and we join the Winchester Cathedral girls’ choir in rehearsal and talk to some of the choristers about what it means to them. Plus the regular news-in-brief and community shout-outs.

Episode 15 – 08/03/2023

On Winchester Now this week: We go along to a consultation about the future of the River Park leisure centre and hear about hopes for the empty site. We talk to a Winchester woman who has just returned from Kenya to visit the charity she set up more than a decade ago. And the walking boots go on as we join a new health walk set up in Weeke and hear more about the benefits of a good walk. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.

Episode 14 – 01/03/2023

On this week’s Winchester Now, we hear about the staffing crisis affecting many of our local businesses and talk to some of the firms hoping to recruit staff at a recent jobs fair. We join the vigil to remember those killed in the war in Ukraine and talk to a lady who fled the country with her son and now living in the city. And we enjoy a cuppa at a community café that has raised thousands for charity since it was set up in 2015. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.

Episode 13 – 22/02/2023

On this week’s Winchester Now. We meet the man who’s run 60 marathons in his 60th year to raise money for Naomi House and Jacksplace and gather with supporters as they welcome him through the finish line. We find out about the Hampshire dogwatch scheme which encourages dog owners to look out for signs of crime. We join in the excitement of the pancake races outside Winchester Cathedral and find out what you’re giving up for Lent. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.