Episodes

  • Episode 110 - 03/01/2025

    Episode 110 - 03/01/2025
    Jan 3 2025
    On Winchester Now this week: we speak to Steve Erskine, as he steps down after 6 years as Chair of Hampshire Hospitals; and we’re in Winchester city-centre asking people about their New Year’s Resolutions. Plus there’s our news-in-brief and community shout-outs too.
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    17 mins
  • Episode 109 - 27/12/2024

    Episode 109 - 27/12/2024
    Dec 27 2024
    On Winchester Now this week: we talk to some of the visitors to the Christmas Market; we hear from the Friends of King Alfred Buses as they prepare to celebrate a special anniversary; and we join the residents of a care home as they put on a festive panto for guests. Plus our usual round-up of some of the stories making the news in our city this week, and some community shout-outs:
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    16 mins
  • Episode 108 - 20/12/2024

    Episode 108 - 20/12/2024
    Dec 20 2024
    On Winchester Now this week: we have an appeal for help from our local hospital as it copes with huge demand for services; we hear advice for carers this Christmas; we ask people in the city if they are ready for the big day; and we meet the stars of Mother Goose, this year’s panto at the Theatre Royal. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs too.
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    22 mins
  • Episode 107 - 13/12/2024

    Episode 107 - 13/12/2024
    Dec 13 2024
    On Winchester Now this week: we hear from a Winchester man who fell victim to scammers - he paid £15,000 to a gang who claimed to be the police, and speaks out to warn others; we talk to Marwell Zoo about how their “Glow” event helps business during the winter months; and we take a visit to the Winchester Santa Sleigh. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs too.
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    20 mins
  • Episode 106 - 06/12/2024

    Episode 106 - 06/12/2024
    Dec 6 2024
    On Winchester Now this week: celebrations at the Chesil Theatre as expansion plans move a step closer; what’s life like after politics? – we hear from former MP Steve Brine; and find out why hundreds of Santas took to the streets of the city. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs too.
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    22 mins
  • Episode 105 - 29/11/2024

    Episode 105 - 29/11/2024
    Nov 29 2024
    On Winchester Now this week: we hear about the “Be a Santa to Seniors” campaign, and other appeals to help brighten up Christmas for those in need or alone this year; we catch-up with hospice fundraisers who took a trek across the Sahara desert; and join the young Ukrainian singers putting on a show this weekend. And we have our news round-up and community shout-outs too.
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    22 mins
  • Episode 104 - 22/11/2024

    Episode 104 - 22/11/2024
    Nov 22 2024
    On Winchester Now this week: we celebrate the 700th Winchester ParkRun which had a record turnout last weekend; we visit the Cathedral Christmas market on opening day; and the Shape Note Singers show us their skills. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.
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    24 mins
  • Episode 9 - 25/01/2023

    Episode 9 - 25/01/2023
    Jan 25 2023
    In this week’s episode we hear from the Winchester charity that is asking for help to cope with a growing demand for its service with the cost-of-living crisis. We hear from shoppers about the closure of a popular Winchester store after 30 years. We find out how we can help the birds in our garden and we go star spotting at Winchester Cathedral as Netflix film crews come to town. That plus our regular news in brief and community shout outs.
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    17 mins