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Winchester Theatre Royal seeks performers for panto auditions
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (410+ words) Theatre Royal Winchester is calling on performers to step into the spotlight. Applications are now open to audition for the community ensemble of this year's pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, with the Hampshire venue inviting performers of all experience levels to take…...
Former Mayor of Winchester Derek Green pleads not guilty to indecent assault
1+ week, 3+ day ago (155+ words) A FORMER mayor of Winchester has pleaded not guilty to historic indecent assault. Derek Green, 69, of Battery Hill, Stanmore, has been accused of indecently assaulting a boy under the age of 16. According to the court record, the incident took place…...
Huge queues form as crowds flock to new Helch Market opening
2+ week, 1+ day ago (102+ words) Winchester's newest food hall finally opens after one year of renovation; Helch Market, formerly known as Vodka Nightclub, opened on Friday May 22. The building, once the site of. .. RECAP - Winchester's newest food hall finally opens Our live feed has now…...
RECAP - Pride returns to Winchester for the first time since 2019
3+ week, 6+ day ago (71+ words) Winchester Pride is taking place on Saturday, May 9, marking a day of celebration and inclusivity focused on the Winchester community. Winchester Pride 2026 RECAP - Celebrations begin in the city centre Our live feed has now finished. - Winchester Pride is taking place…...
City centre roads to close for Winchester's first Pride event today
4+ week, 7+ hour ago (227+ words) Winchester city centre roads will close for the city's first Winchester-specific Pride event. Winchester Pride, to be held on Saturday, May 9, marks a day of celebration and inclusivity focused on the Winchester community. While the city previously hosted Hampshire Pride,…...
New craft and design festival takes place in historic cathedral
4+ week, 1+ day ago (294+ words) A new craft and design festival is bringing creativity to a historic cathedral setting. The inaugural MADE Winchester festival is currently taking place at Winchester Cathedral, running from Thursday, May 7, to Saturday, May 9, from 10am to 5pm each day. The event showcases…...
Talk to explore historic graffiti and hidden messages from the past
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (214+ words) A talk will explore medieval graffiti and the hidden stories it reveals about the people of the past. Taking place at The United Church in Winchester on Thursday, May 7, 'Marks of the Past: Discovering Medieval Graffiti in Winchester and Beyond…...
Cyclists to take to the streets of Winchester this weekend for family-friendly ride
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (186+ words) Cyclists will take to the streets of Winchester this weekend for a family-friendly ride through the city. The Cycle Winchester Mass Ride marks its ninth anniversary this year and will take place on Saturday, April 25. Last year saw around 600 participants…...
University students help author boost social media reach by 246 per cent
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (465+ words) Students from the University of Winchester's Faculty of Business and Digital Technology have been working with clients to improve their social media strategies and build a stronger online presence. Through the university's new Consultancy Club, students recently partnered with Abbots…...
First Winchester Pride parade set to take over city centre next month
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (306+ words) Winchester Pride is set to hold its first celebration next month Gary Whiter, chair of Winchester Pride, said: "Representation is important and we want this year's Pride to showcase and celebrate the amazing diversity of Winchester. "At a time of…...