Episode 184 - 05/06/2026

Episode 184 - 05/06/2026

On this week’s Winchester Now: we hear from a young pupil keen to fundraise for an outdoor classroom and forest school at his primary school; ahead of Trinity Winchester’s ‘Big Sleep Out’ fundraiser on 19th June, we hear how much their services are still needed and making an impact; and we share how you can make a positive difference in our community with a whole number of ways to volunteer. Plus we have our regular news-in-brief and community shout-outs too.

Episode 183 - 29/05/2025

On this week’s Winchester Now: as local amateur boxers prepared to step into the ring for a family-friendly Boxing Show on Saturday night, we went along to the public weigh-in last weekend to meet those involved in the upcoming bouts; we talk to one of the organisers of the Winchester Walking Weekend, which is taking place from Thursday 18th to Sunday 21st June, offering a wide range of free and guided walks; and, with next Monday signalling the start of this year’s Volunteers’ Week, we let you know about some local charitable organisations who are currently seeking volunteers. Plus our usual round-up of local news-in-brief, and community shout-outs too.

Episode 182 - 22/05/2026

On this week’s Winchester Now: it’s ‘Dementia Action Week’ and we talk to the ‘Home Library Service’ and an attendee at the Dementia Information Fair held at Winchester Baptist Church; and we speak to Dexter, the 14-year-old chef, who impressed the crowds at Alresford’s Watercress Festival with his cooking demonstration, food knowledge and career aspirations. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs too.

Episode 181 - 15/05/2026

On this week’s Winchester Now: as political tensions nationally rattle on, we speak to the Leader of Winchester City Council following the local elections last week, to find out what were the issues on the doorstep that mattered most to voters here in Winchester, and how local government moves forward to deliver for the community it serves; and the city-centre was alive last Saturday during the first-ever Winchester Pride event. We also bring you our regular weekly local news-in-brief bulletin, and uplifting Community Shout-outs too.

Episode 180 - 08/05/2026

On today’s Winchester Now: hear about the local election results, find out more about the creative projects taking place at the Winchester Women’s Shed when meets every Tuesday night in Kings Worthy, and how you could get involved; we attend a bustling, Friends of King Alfred Buses Running Day in the city-centre, and speak to members of the public about the nostalgia and fun of riding these beautiful heritage buses for free; and we continue to look ahead to this month’s ‘Dementia Action Week’ which takes place from Monday 18th to Sunday 24th May. We also have our regular weekly local news-in-brief bulletin, and inspiring Community Shout-outs to share with you too.