Sunlight breaking through the trees in the New Forest
Free surgery sessions for Winchester-based artists will continue in the city’s ArtCafé in Jewry Street monthly until February 2017. The first session is on Thursday 28 April from 9am to 1pm, but you will need to book an appointment. If you are a creative business based in the Winchester area, or are thinking of setting […]
The Family Ride, in partnership with South Downs National Park, will take place on the circuit on Criterium day, Sunday 5 June, from 10am to 11am, leaving from the Broadway. This ride is not a race. Instead, it provides a unique opportunity to cycle traffic and pedestrian-free in the heart of Winchester around the same […]
Winchester City Council is collecting evidence to inform the next steps for the development of its busy programme of markets. The markets have been a huge hit with visitors and with many regular shoppers. Since their introduction to the High Street in 2010, the presentation, line-up and location of the stalls has continued to evolve. […]
Christmas in Winchester will be more magical than ever this year with a national television launch, Santa’s grotto and the iconic Coca Cola Christmas truck joining for the first time the city’s famous ice rink and Christmas market. This year marks the 10th Cathedral Christmas market and Ice Rink and, in a bid to add […]
Winchester will support a campaign to raise awareness of domestic abuse with an event in the city centre on Wednesday 25 November (10am-3pm). The ‘White Ribbon Campaign’ is a national and international effort to highlight the impact domestic abuse has on individuals and families. Members of Winchester Community Safety Partnership, Domestic Abuse and Violence Forum […]
A two-day sporting event for children and adults with additional needs is to be held in the Winchester area in August. The event, known as ‘Paralympic Personal Bests’ has been organised by Winchester City Council in partnership with Winchester Go LD, Hampshire Horse Riding Therapy Centre, Places for People Leisure and Cycles4all. The aim is […]
Winchester CycleFest invites you to bring your bike to the Broadway, Winchester, and join in fun cycling activities from 10am to 4pm on Sunday 7 June 2015. This free event, hosted by Winchester City Council, brings a range of exciting cycling activities from pedal-powered Scalextric to a cycle stunt display, and from a mountain-bike track […]
Winchester’s Guildhall is planning to diversify its range of events to include music, comedy, theatre and film. New General Manager, Chris Smith, intends to give a new lease of life to the historic venue in the heart of the city. Chris said: “It’s an exciting time, as we introduce changes to how we operate to […]
Try tennis for free at River Park Leisure Centre in Winchester on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 May. The ‘Great British Tennis Weekend’ features sessions to suit all ages and abilities. It runs from 1pm to 5pm and includes mini tennis, junior, adult, cardio, family time and free play. The event is run by Winchester […]
A new family-friendly trail has been launched as part of the 2015 Winchester Criterium and CycleFest organised by Winchester City Council. The Criterium Trail invites budding ‘cycle explorers’ to track down wheel-shaped clues hidden around Winchester in each of the participating shops and rearrange them into a cycle-themed word to claim their prize. This year […]
