On this week’s Winchester Now: we hear local residents’ views at one of the latest drop-in update events for the Central Winchester Regeneration Project; and ahead of International Women’s Day at the weekend, we ask people about the women who have greatly inspired them. Plus we have our regular round-up of local news, and uplifting community shout-outs too.
On Winchester Now this week: this week marked four years since the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine and, in Abbey Gardens on Tuesday evening, a poignant Vigil and Prayer gathering was held; our team were at the Chat-Tea Café in Badger Farm this week, which this month marked its seventh birthday – providing a welcoming space every month where older people can go and enjoy a free cuppa, cake and good company; and we bring you news of major traffic disruption in Winchester due to another gas leak on Jewry Street. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs too.
On this week’s Winchester Now: there’s plenty for foodies to enjoy as we venture out to see all the delicious delights of this year’s Rotary Pancake Race; we learn more about healthy hot meals-on-wheels helping those who are poorly, recovering from illness, or no longer able to cook for themselves; and in our Community Shout-outs, we give three cheers to a local Head Chef who is currently cooking up a storm on TV’s ‘Masterchef: The Professionals’ competition! Plus we’ve got a round-up of local News-in-Brief including details of next Tuesday’s poignant anniversary ‘Vigil and Prayer’ gathering in Winchester to support the Ukrainian community.
On this week’s Winchester Now: we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the popular free monthly dementia-friendly film screenings supporting those affected by dementia; we visit the ‘Light of the World’ centenary launch event at St’ Peter’s Catholic Church; and we find out more about the current recruitment drive from the local Independent Monitoring Board whose volunteers visit prisoners at HMP Winchester to check on their welfare and living conditions. Plus our usual local news-in-brief and community shout-outs too.
On this week’s Winchester Now: we join in the 2nd anniversary celebrations for the ‘Renew Winchester’ Café; and we attend the launch of this year’s Winchester Business Excellence Awards. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs too.
On this week’s Winchester Now: we hear about the centenary celebrations at St. Peter’s Church on Jewry Street; we visit the drop-in event held by the City Council to find out people’s views on the future of the derelict River Park Leisure Centre site; and there’s the last of this month’s bulletins of local volunteering opportunities. Plus we have our regular news-in-brief, and community shout-outs too.
On Winchester Now this week: we hear about a new art exhibition that has opened in Winchester this week showcasing the work of Ukrainian artists; we speak to guests who attend one of the local church community hubs which supports refugees and asylum-seekers and hear how appreciative they are of the kindness and support shown to them; and we continue with our focus this month on volunteering opportunities available in the local area – this week we have some suggestions for one-off volunteering opportunities where you just turn up on the day to help. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs too.
On Winchester Now this week: we continue with our focus this month on volunteering opportunities available in the local area, highlighting opportunities available to support older people, to help in community settings, to help tackle crime, and to get involved in volunteering that keeps old music traditions alive. Plus we have our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs to share with you as well.
On Winchester Now this week: with the start of any New Year, many people reflect on what they want to do differently in the year ahead, how they spend their time in life, and in what ways they can contribute more to their community. So we include a number of ideas for how you can give your time as a volunteer to help others. Plus we have our news-in-brief bulletin, and community shout-outs too.
On Winchester Now this week: a lively group of people all dressed in red stood out on New Year’s Day morning in the city-centre, so Winchester Radio went along to investigate; we speak to the Chair of Hampshire Hospitals about what 2026 holds for our local NHS Trust; and we join all the fun of the Vintage Bus Running Day. Plus our usual local news-in-brief, a selection of uplifting community shout-outs, and some New Year well-wishes too!
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