Episode 141 – 08/08/2025

On Winchester Now this week: we join the Mayor of Winchester and other local groups for the “Mayors for Peace” event to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima; we share information of 3 local organisations currently seeking volunteers to help them with meaningful projects; and we talk to JJ Heath-Caldwell from Winchester Rotary about this year’s Clarendon Marathon. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs too.

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Episode 140 – 01/08/2025

On Winchester Now this week: we help raise awareness of diabetes and the help-at-hand for those at risk of getting the condition; have you heard about the library of things? -we explain all; and the big match – hear how people in one Winchester pub reacted to the women’s victory. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs too.

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Episode 139 – 25/07/2025

On Winchester Now this week: news of the strike by resident doctors and how it’s affecting our hospital; we join a momentous cheque handover; and the battle for the Ashes comes to a Hampshire village. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs too.

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Episode 138 – 18/07/2025

On Winchester Now this week: after the driest spring in over 100 years and the warmest June on record, a hosepipe ban begins on Monday – we hear views from Winchester; a new second-hand clothes shop for our city – how will it fare?; and find out how to walk in the footsteps of Jane Austen. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.

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Episode 137 – 11/07/2025

On Winchester Now this week: we find out why hundreds of people are preparing to protest this weekend; we visit a dramatic new exhibition created by hundreds of school children and community groups focusing on our world; and we join Hat Fair as entertainers delight the crowds. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs too.

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Episode 136 – 04/07/2025

On Winchester Now this week: we hear about the community hoping to re-open their local shop; the wellbeing café that’s giving invaluable support; and where to hit the right note this Hat Fair. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs too.

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Episode 135 – 27/06/2025

On Winchester Now this week: a campaign has begun to build a cancer sanctuary in Winchester – we find out more; we discover why 2,000 school children visited Winchester Cathedral last week; and roll up roll up, it’s time for Hat Fair – we’ll have all the details on this popular festival. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs too.

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Episode 134 – 20/06/2025

On Winchester Now this week: we greet Brother John Green as he returns to the Hospital of St Cross after his tour of the UK by bus; we hear about the first Winchester Garden Festival; and there’s unexpected good news for fans of Winchester’s peregrines. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.

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Episode 133 – 13/06/2025

On Winchester Now this week: we hear about the wonderful group that’s raised £80,000 for Naomi House by repairing and re-selling bikes; we find out about the Winchester Walking Weekend; and we meet the visitors who get a long-awaited view of Jane Austen’s house. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs too.

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Episode 132 – 06/06/2025

On Winchester Radio this week: we meet a group of walkers who have raised thousands of pounds to support mental health in the hospitality industry; we celebrate volunteers’ week and chat to a volunteer from the local Boaz Project; and say “happy birthday” to the Friends of King Alfred Buses. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs too.

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