Winchester Radio

16/08/2024

A'levels, art and archaeology are the themes of our news programme this week. We visit Peter Symonds College, the community dig at the former Friarsgate site and talk to Mum and daughter Tricia and Lauren who are displaying their amazing artwork as part of this year's Hampshire Open studios.
Tune in at 6 and 10pm on 94.7FM, DAB or listen here: https://winchester.radio/winchester-now/ (episode 90)
Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd PCAPeter Symonds Sixth Form CollegeHampshire County CouncilWi******er City CouncilHampshire Open Studios

13/08/2024

Sunshine and smiles all round and a good result fundraising for charity Wi******er Radio on Sunday, where our dedicated volunteers Tony, Nigel and Anna (plus Bruno the dog!) were up and out early at the local car-boot sale on the site of the Old Cattlemarket car park on Andover Road/Worthy Lane, Wi******er, collecting pitch fees from those selling. These along with donations on the day, meant we raised £551.50! (and we'll be able to boost the donations with Gift Aid too).

Thanks so much to everyone who came along and supported us, and to Wi******er City Council for giving us this valuable fundraising opportunity. It all really helps hardworking volunteer-led grassroots charities like ourselves. It was also lovely chatting to people who are avid listeners to Wi******er Radio, and we met some of our alumni there too! 😊

Wi******er City Council

09/08/2024

We enjoyed going along to Park Yoga recently - great event in lovely surroundings and in the sunshine too! We talked to instructor Lorna and some of those taking part. You can hear those interviews on our news programme, alongside a report on the Mayors for Peace event in Wi******er this week. We also caught up with a man completing 62 marathons in 62 days and visiting every cathedral in the country. Tune in at 10pm tonight or 10am tomorrow on 94.7FM, DAB or click here to listen: https://winchester.radio/2024/08/09/episode-89-09-08-2024/
Wi******er Sport & Leisure ParkPark Yoga Wi******erWi******er City CouncilFrank Publishing - Frank Wainwright's Page

02/08/2024

Wi******er Radio was delighted to be at Gunwharf Quays to welcome home local man Gary Venturi who's spent the last 11 months sailing around the world. His yacht Dare to Lead and 10 others were given a heroes welcome in the final leg of the Clipper Round the World race. We have been following Gary's story for the last year and his Dad Ron, a volunteer with Wi******er Radio, and his family were there to give him a big hug! You can hear the story on our news programme tonight at 6pm and 10pm on 94.7FM, DAB or listen live at https://winchester.radio
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race

29/07/2024

Did you miss our news programme last week? Don't worry you can listen to it as a podcast on all the usual podcast platforms. Just search for Wi******er Now. Or you can catch the programme here: https://winchester.radio/2024/07/26/episode-87-26-07-2024/
We featured news about free lunches during the school holidays, the Wi******er local plan and joined football training with Wi******er City Flyers.
Wi******er City CouncilWeeke Community CentreWi******er City Flyers

15/07/2024

It's Hampshire Day today - 15th July. Time to celebrate the beauty and history of our historic county!
Would you love an historic stroll, in awesome Alresford, in the company of the Mayor of Wi******er? Of course you would! So walk this way...and book your tickets for this guided walk led by the Mayor this Friday 19th July 3pm to 4:30pm. All in aid of raising money for the Mayor of Wi******er's 4 nominated charities for 2024/25: Hampshire History Trust, St. John's Wi******er, Sea Cadets Wi******er, and Wi******er Radio!

Book your tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/mayor-of-winchester-charities/t-ojoqkja

12/07/2024

We had a great time at the Hat Fair last weekend. You can hear our report on our news programme at 6pm and 10pm tonight or click here to listen:
https://winchester.radio/2024/07/12/episode-85-12-07-2024/
On this week's show we also talk to football fans ahead of the big game and Winnall Rock School as they celebrate their 20th birthday.
Hat FairPlay to the CrowdTheatre Royal Wi******erWinnall Rock SchoolSound Wi******er

05/07/2024

Great to meet this talented bunch! Southern Voices is celebrating its 40th birthday. The choir invited Wi******er Radio to a rehearsal ahead of a special gala concert to mark the anniversary next Saturday. You can hear from some of its members, including one who joined 40 years ago, by listening here: https://winchester.radio/2024/07/05/episode-84-05-07-2024/
Southern Voices

05/07/2024

Wi******er Radio was at the General Election count early this morning to see Danny Chambers announced as the new MP for Wi******er. You can hear what he has to say about his election victory in our news programme tonight at 6pm and 10pm on 94.7FM, DAB or listen online at winchester.radio Danny ChambersWi******er City CouncilWi******er Liberal Democrats

28/06/2024

Not sure who to vote for? We give each of the candidates one minute to tell us why they should be Wi******er's next MP. Tune in to Wi******er Now at 6pm and 10pm tonight to hear what they have to say. 94.7FM, DAB or listen online at winchester.radio

21/06/2024

Been to visit this exhibition of clay statues at Wi******er Cathedral today created as part of the Year 6 leavers services that have been taking place all this week. The statues have been made by over 2,000 pupils - quite a sight. Hear more on Wi******er Now at 6pm and 10pm tonight on 94.7FM, DAB or listen here: https://winchester.radio/2024/06/21/episode-82-21-06-2024/
Our programme also includes information about Quaker Jam - a free music event in Wi******er tomorrow and a new club to help people struggling with technology
Wi******er CathedralDiocese of Wi******erSound Wi******erBrendoncare Otterbourne Hill

14/06/2024

Thanks to everyone who has been interviewed for Wi******er Radio this week. It's been lovely to meet you and hear your stories. On our news programme tonight we hear from Dr Matt Hammerton who took on an epic 100 mile running challenge, there's an appeal for volunteer befrienders at Flowerdown care home and we find out about the Wi******er food festival. Listen at 6pm and 10pm or click here: https://winchester.radio/2024/06/14/episode-81-14-06-2024/
Flowerdown Care Home - Barchester HealthcareSt Clements Surgery - Wi******erHampshire FareWi******er BIDWi******er Cathedral

07/06/2024

Wi******er Radio's Anna O'Brien met Outnumbered star Hugh Dennis this week when he was installed as Chancellor of the University of Wi******er. You can hear their chat on our news programme. Click here: https://winchester.radio/2024/06/07/episode-80-07-06-2024/
The programme also features the Wi******er Good neighbours scheme and the wonderful Singing for the Brain.
University of Wi******erHugh DennisHome Instead Central HampshireWi******er Good Neighbours

31/05/2024

So much to tell you about in our news programme tonight. We talk to a war veteran about why it's so important to remember D-Day 80 years on, we hear about Wi******er's first walking weekend and find out if our reporter got any sleep when she joined the Trinity Big Sleep Out! Listen at 6 and 10pm tonight on 94.7FM or DAB or listen https://winchester.radio/winchester-now/ (episode 79)
Trinity Wi******erWi******er RamblersRoyal British LegionWi******er City CouncilRick Adams

24/05/2024

Wi******er Radio enjoyed a visit to the Alresford Watercress Festival on Sunday. There were 18,000 visitors, dozens of stalls and events and the sun shone too! Tune in to our news programme Wi******er Now tonight at 6pm to hear our report or listen at https://winchester.radio/2024/05/24/episode-78-24-05-2024/
Alresford Watercress FestivalAbby's Heroes

23/05/2024

Hello Wi******er Community Groups!

Wi******er Radio invites local charities, not-for-profit clubs, and similar community groups to apply for free air-time to broadcast 500+ messages to promote their activities.

Thanks to the generosity of local business sponsors, we're looking for community groups that generate tangible social gain to benefit from this opportunity. Applications close midnight Monday 3rd June.

For more details and to apply, visit https://winchester.radio/community-messages

Our mission is to Connect, Inform and Inspire. Broadcasting across the city and the surrounding district on 94.7 FM, DAB, and online, we want to help you to get your message out there.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Please circulate as appropriate.

A unique opportunity for your community group to get its message across, for free! Promote your services, drive awareness, and make calls to action via a professionally-produced c30 second message played 500+ times over a period of up to a year. Criteria - Local not-for-profit clubs, charities, CICs...

17/05/2024

So much on our news programme Wi******er Now this week including the go ahead for work on junction 9 of the M3, work starts on a new elective hub at Wi******er hospital and an update on Dementia Action week. We visit Vintage Fun at the United Church and find out what's going on in this photo at Wi******er City Mill. All that tonight at 6 and 10pm on 94.7FM or listen here https://winchester.radio/winchester-now/ (episode 77) or on all the usual podcast platforms
Dementia Friendly Wi******erUnited Church Wi******erSteve Brine MPHampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustWi******er City Mill - National Trust

14/05/2024

Whilst Wi******er Radio team were out in the community volunteering this week for 'Dementia Action Week', we bumped into the lovely folks from from charity Andover Mind who had an information stand at The Arc on Monday, and Andover Mind were also on hand running an Information Stall at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital on Tuesday. The charity provides a Hampshire-wide service offering advice, information and support to carers aged 18 and over. This includes supporting people with dementia and memory problems.

If you need support, you can contact the team on: 01264 332297. Or complete a self-referral form via their website.


Photo shows Kim from Andover Mind, running an Information Stand at The Arc in Wi******er during

Andover Mind
Dementia Friendly Wi******er
Dementia Friendly Hampshire

14/05/2024

Wi******er Radio is proud to have been an active member of 'Dementia Friendly Wi******er' since its inception in 2014, and pleased to be sharing helpful support information on-air and participating in lots of events this to connect people.

... Wednesday to Sunday this ...

14/05/2024

A wide range of activities organised this to support people living with dementia and their families/carers. Please help spread the word...

This week... Monday to Wednesday...

14/05/2024

Join George Kousseff tonight at 7pm for a themed hour of music. Tonight's 'Tuesday Topic' programme is themed 'Here comes the harmonica!', and features some of your most requested artists here on Wi******er Radio, such as The Beatles, David Bowie and Billy Joel.

Tune in locally at 94.7FM, on DAB+, via the RadioPlayer app or the tunein app, or online at: https://winchester.radio/

Photo courtesy of StockSnap

10/05/2024

Another busy week for our news team. We've visited the community allotment, the talented ShowChoir at Wi******er University and been hearing about Dementia Action week. Do join us for our weekly news programme Wi******er Now at 6 and 10pm tonight on 94.7FM or DAB or you can listen here:
https://winchester.radio/winchester-now/ (look out for episode 76)

03/05/2024

Looking for some ideas for the weekend? We feature two special events on our news programme Wi******er Now this week. Tune in at 10pm tonight or 10am tomorrow morning or listen here: https://winchester.radio/2024/05/03/episode-75-03-05-2024/
Wi******er Chamber Music FestivalFriends of King Alfred Buses

26/04/2024

We are lucky to have some wonderful organisations working in the Wi******er area and we highlight some of them in our news programme Wi******er Now this week. Spurgeons supports prisoners and their families at HMP Wi******er, taking away the anxieties for many visitors and building family bonds. We also find out about the Trinity Big Sleep Out and celebrate 140 years of St Swithun's School. Tune in at 6pm and 10pm tonight on 94.7FM, DAB or listen here: https://winchester.radio/2024/04/26/episode-74-26-04-2024/
SpurgeonsTrinity Wi******erSt Swithun's SchoolWi******er College

19/04/2024

Our news producer Mary is an avid follower of the peregrine webcams on Wi******er Cathedral and is keenly awaiting the arrival of chicks in a few weeks time. She always enjoys chatting all things peregrine with expert Keith Betton and he features on our news programme tonight at 6 and 10pm. The programme also includes a visit to Wi******er's Repair Cafe on its 1st birthday. Tune in on 94.7FM, DAB or listen here: https://winchester.radio/winchester-now/ (episode 73) or you can find us as a podcast (search for Wi******er Now)
Repair Café Wi******erHampshire Ornithological SocietyWi******er CathedralBadger Farm Community CentreWild Wi******er

16/04/2024

Roll up...Roll up...And be sure to have Wi******er Radio cued up!

Join George Kousseff at 7pm on Wi******er Radio for 'The Tuesday Topic' - themed music around snooker. :-)

12/04/2024

Do you have fond memories of playing netball at school? On our news programme today we find out about walking netball in Wi******er. We also talk to author and Rotarian Diana Brooks who has raised thousands of pounds for local charities with her children's books. Tune in at 6 and 10pm tonight on 94.7FM, find our Wi******er Now podcast or listen here: https://winchester.radio/2024/04/12/episode-72-12-04-2024/
Wi******er Sport & Leisure ParkWi******er Rotary UKWi******er City CouncilWi******er HospiceThe Wi******er BeaconTrinity Wi******er

12/04/2024

Here are our lovely ward befrienders Val and Jeremy - both are joyful souls and rays of sunshine! As part of their volunteering at Wi******er Radio, they regularly visit patients at the RHCH, have a chat and collect their music requests and messages, Music is incredibly therapeutic, and patients really appreciate hearing their favourites.

For this weekend's programmes, we have requests for artists such as Abba, The Beach Boys, Sir Cliff Richard, Celine Dion and The Everly Brothers. And along with patients' choices, we have a number of tracks for our hardworking and caring NHS staff too.

05/04/2024

Lovely to meet this group recently. They were really having fun. If you'd like to know more about Knit and Natter at the Arc, tune into our weekly news programme Wi******er Now at 6pm and 10pm tonight on 94.7FM or DAB. We're also finding out about the new menopause cafe and hearing plans for the 50th anniversary of the Hat Fair. Find the programme as a podcast (search Wi******er Now) or listen here https://winchester.radio/winchester-now/ (look for episode 71) The Arc, Wi******erHat FairPlay to the CrowdMenopause CafeThe Meno CoachTheatre Royal Wi******er

29/03/2024

You can catch up with our weekly news programme Wi******er Now, if you missed it this evening. We featured the Big Winnall Clean up and a brilliant scheme to ensure that all school leavers can go to their prom. Listen here or find us as a podcast (just search for Wi******er Now)
https://winchester.radio/2024/03/29/episode-70-29-03-2024/
Unit 12 CICWinnall Community Association CIOHenry Beaufort SchoolThe Westgate School, Wi******erKings' School, Wi******er