Author: Nigel Dallard

On today’s programme: we catch up with Alex Whitfield, the Chief Executive of Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust about the latest news and developments across our local hospitals; and we get along to the inaugural ‘Churchill Living Local Hero Awards, where three winning older volunteers from Hampshire including 2 people from Winchester, are honoured for their dedicated volunteering, and the positive impact they have made to our local community. Plus we have our regular round-up of local news and community shoutouts too.

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On today’s programme: we head for the finish at the Rotary Clarendon Marathon and hear from those involved in the fun!; for ‘World Homeless Day, we catch up with the Winchester Beacon about how you can help them through volunteering; and we join the 25th birthday celebrations with the local branch of the older people’s charity, MHA Communities. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs too.

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On today’s programme: we speak to an inspirational Hampshire woman who set herself a tough physical challenge after receiving a life-saving transplant; with the Winchester Poetry Festival getting underway this coming week, we hear how the power of words can joyfully unite and bring people together; and we discover how the Wessex Rotary Shoebox Appeal is helping disadvantaged and displaced children to have a magical Christmas. Plus our regular news-in-brief and community shout-outs too.

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On Winchester Now this week: we share an urgent appeal from the charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People who are seeking volunteers from the Winchester area to become volunteer puppy trainers; during this Alzheimer’s Month, we speak to actress Susan Hampshire about her personal experience caring for a loved one with dementia, plus we share helpful resources for anyone affected by dementia; and we join the fun and fundraising of the Winchester Purple Night Walk for Winchester Hospice. Plus there’s our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs too.

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On Winchester Now this week: we look at being green and doing our bit for the environment, as Winchester Green Week gets underway; we hear more about the traditional Michaelmas Fair taking place at the Hospital of St. Cross next Saturday; and we join in the celebrations as family charity Home-Start Winchester and Districts marks 20 years of providing friendship and support to families with young children. Plus our usual News-in-Brief and Community ShoutOuts too.

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On Winchester Now this week, we’re covering health, history and heritage – from the modern to the medieval: we speak to Alex Whitfield, Chief Executive at Hampshire Hospitals, ahead of the Trust’s AGM next week; we take a timely visit to St. John the Baptist Church in Winchester to hear about the restoration of their Elizabethan clock; and we head backstage for an update on the Chesil Theatre’s expansion plans. Plus there’s our usual round-up of News-in-Brief and Community Shout-outs to share with you too.

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On Winchester Now this week: it’s Festival time again in Winchester! The Heritage Open Days Festival gets underway next week – we give you a flavour of some of the hundreds of local venues and groups registered to take part providing you with free visits, tours, walks and talks; September is World Alzheimer’s Month and Winchester Radio got along to ROMDAG’s annual DemFest community event helping those affected by dementia. Plus our usual round-up of news-in-brief, local sport and community shout-outs too.

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On Winchester Now this week: the campaign hots up to try to save bus routes in and around Winchester – we talk to one campaigner; a poignant event is held to mark Ukrainian Independence Day; and are you struggling with technology? There’s help at hand – we tell you more. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs too.

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On Winchester Now this week: we meet the local man playing his role in a campaign to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease; we hear fond memories of a brother who served in World War 2; and talk to a local charity that needs your help. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs too.

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On Winchester Now this week: the latest news; we talk to Alex Whitfield, Chief Exec of Hampshire Hospitals ahead of next month’s public AGM of the NHS Trust; we tell you about this year’s seasonal flu and COVID vaccination programme; and we hear from Patrick Cahill Chair about the plans to celebrate the centenary of St Peter’s Church in Winchester. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs too.

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