Winchester Gazette - March 2020

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Stephen and I took over The Winchester Gazette last September. It is a pleasure to bring you good news and great traders to your door. In fact, the Gazette is now delivered by our own distribution team every month so you can read all about local news that you may not see anywhere else. It is a vehicle to give small, local clubs, charities and societies a voice that they would otherwise not have. Please let them know about us. We would also love to hear from you the reader.

What would you like to hear about? Is there any information that you would like to read on a monthly basis that you do not find any where else? We have added a page called “Quirky facts on Hampshire”, just for your enjoyment and interest. Are there any trades or services that you would like added? Do you know of a local pub or restaurant that would benefit from some extra promotion, to show just how good it is to live, work and play in Winchester? Any ideas are most welcome. I do have some good ideas for a local active pub… Please tell them about us.

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With Spring just around the corner, we will all be able to get out and about more easily and enjoy some of that fresh country air. We do hope you have a great month of March. Happy Mother’s Day to all those Mums and carers out there!

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Health, Beauty and Wellbeing Section - Swim Safe

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Monthly Walk - Walking beside Southampton Water

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MONTHLY WALK

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This month’s walk is a first of it’s kind, in that it involves and entirely ‘out and back’ route, which if done fully would cover approximately 5.5 miles. The terrain is gentle, mostly through woodlands, with tree roots and loose gravel being the greatest hazards. By following the described route the regular walker should be back home in about 2 hours, provided distractions do not create too much delay.

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The suggested parking is beside The Anchor Inn, Eling Lane, Totton, SO40 9GD (photo 1), where you overlook Eling Wharf and you are only a smidgeon away from Eling Tide Mill (photo 2), which is very well worth a visit if time allows. This location also marks the Southern end of the Test Way, a 48 mile route up to the top of Hampshire. Meanwhile if a visit to the Mill is the plan, it would be best advised to check on opening times.

high tide times before starting. Also, as there are great views across the water (still the River Test), then binoculars would be a bonus. It is possible to catch up with bird life of several varieties, including gulls, little egrets, curlieu, oystercatchers, red and green shank along with the occasional heron out fishing.

Once leaving the car (at last), we head directly back to the Tide Mill and walk left over the Toll Bridge (free to walkers), with the Mill holding pond over to the right and an expansive view down towards Southampton Docks on the left. Clearing this bridge we immediately turn left again and follow the defined path around the shingle edge of the foreshore.

The first landmark here is the open grassy field, always popular with dog walkers and family groups; beyond that we drop down to follow the coast path on the left, with the estuary water lapping at our feet. Far away to our left we get a full view of the workings at Southampton Container Port, the 2nd largest in the Britain; with giant cranes and container forklifts shuttling along the quayside (photo 3).

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In about 300 metres we meet a woodland as the fence line drops back to the right.

At this point we must climb the short bank and continue the journey in the dry, continuing to follow the coast side path all the time, tracing the outlets and inlets of this tidal estuary.

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The return journey may seem uneventful, but with the vital right hand turn opposite the Sewage Works (see photo 4 again) and no waymark arrows, it is a challenge to maintain the correct trail. It is intriguing how everything looks different when viewed in reverse.

This path weaves, wiggles and twists under the trees for around 1.5 miles (2.5 km) as the scene across the water to the left continues to alter, it will be easy to halt and count the plethora of birdlife, especially at lower tides. Then eventually the path meets a T junction, when a metal fence surrounding Marchwood Sewage Works, comes into view. We must turn left here, but make a very good note of the location (photo 4) as this will be an important turning point on the return journey.

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We now embark on the final leg, towards the outer edge of residential Marchwood, passing a jetty (photo 5) then eventually reaching a concrete walkway in front of Maritime Avenue and leading to the Esplanade (photo 6). Conveniently enough there is a bench to rest a short while before turning for home again and a chance to catch up with a fresh flock of sea birds down stream.

Once out of the woods and dropping down onto the soft, even boggy, finale, we can see Eling Wharf in the distance as it comes back into view. With the very final stretch swinging right over the Toll Bridge and right again beside the Mill and along the Wharf to the waiting car.

Needless to say, a warm welcome awaits the weary traveller within the Anchor Inn, so feel free to gain refreshment before starting for home.

It’s always good to be prepared. Here’s some tips for your walk…

• Remember high visibility clothing, vest or sash are ideal. Be seen at all times.

• Robust footwear, walking boots, good sturdy trainers – normal house shoes not recommended.

• A torch (for gloomy days), mobile phone and a whistle (personal protection and safety).

• Make sure you take your rubbish home to keep our countryside clean and help the environment.

• Dog walkers – take a supply of poop scoop bags and for hot days water & portable bowl.

• Be ‘Tick Aware’ when enjoying the countryside.

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HEALTH, BEAUTY & WELLBEING

Bronchiectasis Bronchiectasis is a long-term condition where the airways of the lungs become abnormally widened, leading to a build-up of excess mucus that can make the lungs more vulnerable to infection.

The most common symptoms of bronchiectasis include: yy a persistent cough that usually brings up phlegm (sputum) yy breathlessness The severity of symptoms can vary widely.

Some people have only a few symptoms that don’t appear often, while others have wideranging daily symptoms.

The symptoms tend to get worse if you develop an infection in your lungs.

When to see your GP You should see your GP if you develop a persistent cough. While this may not be caused by bronchiectasis, it requires further investigation.

If your GP suspects you may have bronchiectasis, they’ll refer you to a specialist in treating lung conditions (a respiratory consultant) for further tests.

How the lungs are affected The lungs are full of tiny branching airways known as bronchi. Oxygen travels through these airways, ends up in tiny sacs called alveoli, and from there is absorbed into the bloodstream.

The inside walls of the bronchi are coated with sticky mucus, which protects against damage from particles moving down into the lungs.

In bronchiectasis, one or more of the bronchi are abnormally widened. This means more mucus than usual gathers there, which makes the bronchi more vulnerable to infection.

If an infection does develop, the bronchi may be damaged again, so even more mucus gathers in them and the risk of infection increases further.

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There are many reasons why this may happen.

The 3 most common causes in the UK are: yy having had a lung infection in the past, such as pneumonia or whooping cough, that damages the bronchi yy underlying problems with the immune system (the body’s defence against infection) that make the bronchi more vulnerable to damage from an infection yy allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) – an allergy to a certain type of fungi that can cause the bronchi to become inflamed if spores from the fungi are inhaled But in many cases, no obvious cause for the condition can be found. This is known as idiopathic bronchiectasis.

Who is affected Bronchiectasis is thought to be uncommon.

It’s estimated around 5 in every 1,000 adults in the UK have the condition.

It can affect anyone at any age, but symptoms don’t usually develop until middle age.

How bronchiectasis is treated The damage caused to the lungs by bronchiectasis is permanent, but treatment can help relieve your symptoms and stop the damage getting worse.

The main treatments include: yy exercises and special devices to help you clear mucus out of your lungs yy medication to help improve airflow within the lungs

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Outlook The outlook for people with bronchiectasis is highly variable and often depends on the underlying cause.

Living with bronchiectasis can be stressful and frustrating, but most people with the condition have a normal life expectancy.

For people with very severe symptoms, however, bronchiectasis can be fatal if the lungs stop working properly.

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HEALTH, BEAUTY & WELLBEING

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Mad March Hares, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

Despite the chill in the air, it’s clear that spring is tantalisingly close. One of the most delightful signs of the season has to be the sight of mad March hares batting at one another with furious, furry fists.

While this strange ritual may look like a hostile feud, it is actually a precursor to courtship. The pugilists are usually the females, who fend off amorous male admirers by boxing with them.

It is also thought that female hares use this technique to test the strength of their prospective partner before deciding whether to choose him as a mate.

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Hares are slightly larger than rabbits, with longer, more powerful legs, and larger ears with distinctive black tips. They are most common in grassland habitats like arable fields, grasses and hedgerows, as well as at the edges of woodlands. With many arable fields still bare, March is by far the best time of year to see these beautiful animals at their theatrical best.

For the most part, hares hide in long grass to conceal themselves from predators, but when threatened, they are capable of impressive athleticism. Hares are can reach speeds of up to 40 miles per hour at full pelt, and when threatened, they will leap sideways and backwards over hedges to escape their pursuer.

It would appear that being able to run at lightning speed is an excellent survival strategy. Hares are an ancient species, and fossil records show that their ancestors roamed the earth with the dinosaurs. It is thought that they were brought to the UK by the Romans, but have since become naturalised (which means that they are now established in the UK and are considered to be native).

Like other species, hares are thought to have been affected by changes in agricultural practices. Some evidence suggests that myxomatosis, the virus introduced to the UK in the 1950s to reduce the rabbit population, may have spread to hares. While the research about this concerning development is ongoing, we at the Wildlife Trust have been working to tackle the other issues faced by the species. We work with farmers across our two counties to help make their land more wildlife friendly, including providing cover and grazing for brown hares.

If you’re hoping to get a ringside seat at a mad March boxing match, get up early to increase your chances and stay down wind so your scent doesn’t give you away. The best places to look are open grassy or arable fields, particularly near to woodland fringes or decent hedgerows where hares can find shelter.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Extended Clarendon Way Walk event breaks all records Staff at Naomi House & Jacksplace, the region’s hospices for children and young adults, are celebrating a record breaking number of sign-ups for their biggest annual event.

Nearly 300 people have agreed to take on the charity’s Clarendon Way Walk, with more than 100 signing up for the new Ultimate Clarendon variant of the event.

The charity’s new Ultimate Clarendon ultra-challenge event starts on the first Saturday in June. Setting off at dusk in Salisbury city centre, walkers trek through the night to reach Winchester as the sun comes up the following morning. Those completing the 52 mile night and day challenge will take advantage of a brief moment to rest before making their way back to Salisbury alongside those beginning the classic 26 mile daytime trek on the morning of 7th June.

The walk, which during the day follows a beautiful, scenic route through rolling hills and stunning landscapes, will become a different walk altogether at night. Charity supporters will have to navigate varied terrain, stiles, hills, and wildlife with only a crescent moon and head torch to light their way.

Charlotte Patrick, Events Fundraiser said: “We’ve had so much support for our 26 mile Classic Clarendon Way Walk in previous years, but for people to take the plunge to trek 26 miles through the night or the whole 52 mile night and day challenge is astounding! This event gives supporters the perfect opportunity to take on a new challenge while raising money for Naomi House & Jacksplace, supporting hundreds of children and young adults with life limiting illnesses, as well as their families. We hope our ‘Classic Clarendon’ and ‘Ultimate Clarendon’ combined, will raise £150,000, enough to fund 125 nights of vital care for children and young adults here at our hospices.”

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COMMUNITY NEWS Various challenges are available, including the 52 mile ultra-challenge through the night and day, a 26 mile night hike, the classic 26 mile Clarendon Way Walk event from Winchester to Salisbury , a 14 mile walk from Broughton to Salisbury and the mini Clarendon from Pitton to Salisbury.

Naomi House & Jacksplace hospices provide respite, emergency, end of life and bereavement support to hundreds of children and young adults with life threatening and life limiting conditions in Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight. The hospices, located near Winchester, offer 24 hour care to the region’s most medically vulnerable youngsters.

Allegri’s MISERERE A Grand Tour of European Sacred music Romsey Choral Society is always delighted to perform their spring concert in the outstanding surroundings of the church at St Cross, Winchester.

This year, the new musical director, Richard Pearce, will lead the choir on a Grand musical Tour of Europe spanning five centuries and showcasing music by composers hailing from 10 countries! The programme offers the audience a range of pieces to suit all tastes, and showcases the versatility of the choir and the remarkable acoustic of the lovely building.

travelling through time and place from the Renaissance to the twentieth century, from Portugal and Italy to Germany and Norway and more – then back to England for the finale. With Palestrina, Rachmaninov, Mozart, Monteverdi and Poulenc – to name but a few of the fantastic composers.

For more details and for tickets go to www. romseychoral.org.uk Tickets also available on the door.

The concert starts at 7.30pm on Sunday 22nd March 2020 with tickets priced at £15.

The choir’s performance standard and repertoire continue to develop under the guidance of Richard Pearce, building on the work of the previous conductor Jamie W Hall. The choir continues to attract attention from local music lovers and welcomes new members each term.

As well as structured concerts in Romsey and Winchester, the choir is pleased to support local partners such as Jane Scarth House with the Messiah in November 2019, and Norwood Primary School in Eastleigh for their Carol concert in December. Romsey Choral Society is also looking forward to performing with the City of Southampton orchestra as the opening event for Romsey Festival 2020 in July, in a performance of Elgar’s Dream of Gerontius.

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Kathryn Bevis Announced As Hampshire Poet 2020 After a countywide search, the hunt for the Hampshire Poet 2020 is over. Kathryn Bevis from Winchester was selected from a very strong field of writers from all over Hampshire who applied for the sought-after post.

The appointment of the Hampshire Poet takes place every two years and this time has been led by Hampshire Cultural Trust and the Winchester Poetry Festival, a new partnership between the two organisations that brings a higher profile and more opportunities for the role.

A poet and educator, Kathryn read English at St Hilda’s College, Oxford, and is founder of The Writing School in Kathryn Bevis Winchester. She also hosts a Poetry for Wellbeing project for service users of the charity Mind, funded by Arts Council England. Her HAPPINESS, by Kathryn Bevis recent awards include being shortlisted After Terence Hayes for the Nine Arches Press Primers It’s in the damp whorl of biscuit-scented Scheme, winning first prize in the Poets hair on the nape of a newborn and Players competition, third prize in the or in the mint of Sunday new potatoes Welshpool Poetry Festival competition which shine under their lick of butter. and runner-up in the Out-Spoken Prize It’s watching for the phases of the moon, for Poetry. On January 18 2020, she was the intentional way it swells and arcs, announced as the winner of the Against shrinks and spins; the Grain poetry competition with her it is your breath’s humidity in this bed poem, starlings.

On the news of her appointment, Kathryn commented: ‘I’m delighted to accept the role and will work my hardest to advocate for poetry and poets in Hampshire. It will be wonderful to work in closer collaboration with both the Winchester Poetry Festival and Hampshire Cultural Trust and I’m very excited about the opportunities on offer.’

The position of Hampshire Poet provides the opportunity for a Hampshire-based poet to undertake commissions, lead workshops and give readings and

of ours, a solid ship that rocks us in the dark, or in the steam that rises from the compost heap on winter evenings.

It’s in the winking silk of a spider’s web against the misted pane or in coffee, sweetened with its glob of honey, drunk outdoors in smoking sips from the Thermos lid.

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Opportunities have been identified throughout 2020 for the Hampshire Poet to play a significant role, providing the chance to create new work, engage members of the community and connect to planned activities taking place across Hampshire during the year.

Stephen Boyce, poet and chair of the Winchester Poetry Festival, said: I’m delighted in this appointment. Kathryn is extremely talented and has the energy and imagination to make a huge success of her laureateship. I’m confident that she will raise the profile of poetry and poets in the county and that this will be a turning point in her own career as a poet.’

Deborah Neubauer of Hampshire Cultural Trust added: ‘We are thrilled that Kathryn has been appointed and are very much looking forward to working with her over the coming months in the cultural projects that we run with groups and communities throughout the county.’

Women give thumbs up to maternity services A SURVEY has revealed that women giving birth at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust feel they are treated with kindness, understanding, respect and dignity.

The 2019 Maternity Survey, part of the patient survey programme co-ordinated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), asked mums who gave birth in February 2019 to answer questions about different aspects of their care and treatment.

The report from the CQC shows how Hampshire Hospitals, which runs Women giving birth at Hampshire Hospitals maternity services at Andover War NHS Foundation Trust feel they are treated with Memorial Hospital, Basingstoke and kindness, understanding, respect and dignity North Hampshire Hospital and Royal Hampshire County Hospital, in Winchester, scored above the national average for each question in the survey compared with the range of results from 125 other NHS Trusts in England.

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COMMUNITY NEWS For each question, responses are converted into scores on a scale of zero to 10, with higher scores indicating more positive responses.

Hampshire Hospitals scored 9.4 out of 10 when women were asked if they were treated with respect and dignity during labour and birth and 8.9 when asked if they were treated with kindness and understanding by staff after they had given birth.

The trust scored 9.6 when women were asked if their partner or companion was involved as much as they wanted in their care during labour and birth, and 9.7 when asked if staff had discussed their mental health with them after they had given birth.

It also scored highly when mums were asked if their decisions about how to feed their baby were respected by midwives.

Fay Corder, head of midwifery and women’s health at Hampshire Hospitals, said: “I’m delighted to hear that the women we care for feel they are treated with understanding, respect, kindness and dignity by our fantastic maternity team. It’s fantastic to know that the dedication and compassion shown by them is making a real difference to women and their families.

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The full results are available on the CQC website and the trust is also taking part in this year’s survey, with a selection of women who give birth in February being contacted later in the year and asked for their views on their antenatal, birthing and postnatal experiences.

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Hampshire Quirky Facts by Mica Bale Renowned as the birthplace of great Victorian author Charles Dickens and the home of the glorious Tudor vessel the Mary Rose, Hampshire is a county enriched by its history as much as its beautiful surroundings. From Hampshire’s very own tortoise society to a special visit from the Beatles, here are a handful of quirky facts which celebrates Hampshire as the beloved county it is.

1) Did you know that Hampshire has its very own Tortoise Society? Joining together tortoise owners from across the county as well as the Isle of Wight and further afield, the Tortoise Society aims to help support fellow owners and to help with all elements of care for tortoises including helping to provide good homes for rescued tortoises among many other functions.

2) Were you aware that one of the very first gigs the Beatles performed before bursting onto the British Rock ‘n’ Roll scene and ensuing international success was in Aldershot at the Palais Ballroom? In the December of 1961, the band performed to a Hampshire crowd numbering just eighteen in an attempt to expose them to fame. Despite the small crowd, no doubt the Beatles enjoyed their visit to Hampshire and it is even rumoured that the four sampled some local chips!

3) Interestingly Hampshire is home to a rare example of a ‘Pest House’ which was built around 1622 and is one of only a few examples that survive today. Pest houses were designed to be used as basic quarantine facilities in which those suffering from contagious diseases could reside until their recovery or more often than not, their death.

Hampshire’s Pest House is located in Odiham and is not only a fascinating and rare example but also gives an insight into the social history of Hampshire’s bygone past and is even open for the public to see.

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4) New Forest Ponies are world renowned for their Hampshire connection and interestingly even William the Conqueror saw their worth after his historical victory in 1066 when he had an impressive two thousand of the local breed transported back home. As with so many native breeds however, the New Forest Pony has seen many declines in its history. In the 18th century however, an important Throughbred stallion who had already produced one of the most famous and successful racehorses in history, was introduced into the herds.

5) It would be hard to think of a traditional teatime favourite without mentioning fish fingers and interestingly Hampshire was the first to sample such treats. Although fish fingers were developed in Great Yarmouth by Birdseye, it was shoppers in Southampton who were first able to add the soon-to-be popular product to their weekly shopping and no doubt everyone was asking for seconds!

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‘Ground-breaking’ community art installation at Winchester Cathedral Winchester Cathedral hosted a groundbreaking multi-dimensional community art installation at the end of January, inspired by the theme of pilgrimage and coffee. Pausing to drink coffee echoes the rhythm of pilgrim steps and prayer.

‘Pilgrim Grounds’ saw the creation of a giant labyrinth in the Nave from used coffee grounds and other coffee-related sustainable materials.

The ran from Thursday 23 January and until Wednesday 29 January.

People of any age and ability participated in making an individual art ‘tile’, with the help of local artists, art students and craftspeople.

Winchester Coffee shops participate by saving their coffee grounds and those involved picked up a special packet of dried grounds and came to the Cathedral to create their ‘tile’. Or they selected a few words from their coffee conversation and texted them on the designated number where they were projected in the Cathedral and woven into poems to be performed at the Labyrinth Experience.

As the labyrinth developed over seven days and reached completion, visitors were invited to come back and see what had been created. It is estimated that over 1,000 tiles were required to create the labyrinth, and visitors were strongly encouraged to participate. Students from the Art School created a suspended ‘steam’ installation rising from the coffee grounds art below.

Finally, on Wednesday 29 January from 7 - 9.30pm all were invited to gather for a labyrinth experience to celebrate its completion, to walk through the coffee art tiles which make up the labyrinth and spot their own. There was performance poetry created from the collected words from coffee conversations.

Artistic Director of the project, Gill Sakakini, said: ‘This was an engaging collaboration where everyone made their mark at the start of the Year of Pilgrimage by participating both in the making and mindful walking of this giant labyrinth’.

The Very Reverend Catherine Ogle, Dean of Winchester, said ‘Pilgrim Grounds came at the start of the cathedrals’ Year of Pilgrimage as a creative opening to a yearlong event. Labyrinths are an ancient Christian form of mindful journeying, with a purpose and destination, leading into prayer. I was excited by the scope of Gill Sakakini’s ambition to lead a community arts project in the cathedral that combined art, music, spirituality and coffee!’

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11th March AN EVENING WITH JOHN ILLSLEY sees the founding member of Dire Straits perform some of the band’s classic hits including Money for Nothing

Regular Events Community Cafe ran by some local volunteers - a once a month free cafe for the elderly in Winchester Venue Badger Farm Community Centre. We serve home baked cakes and offer chat and friendship all for free.

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12th - 14th March REVENGE - directed by former Eastenders actress Louise Jameson - tells the story of MP Bill Crayshaw who leads a charmed life until his party agent is killed in a terrible tragic accident. Or was it? Journalist Mary Stewart isn’t so sure and appears on the scene to ask him some awkward questions. Venue: Theatre Royal Winchester. Times 7.30pm, Sat Matinee 2.30pm.

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13th & 14th March WINCHESTER BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL - Over 70 real ales (cask and KeyKeg), 30 ciders/perries, bottled beers and, for the first time, a gin/wine bar. Venue: Winchester Guildhall. Time 11.30am 4pm & 6.30pm - 11pm. Price £8 - £10.

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14th March WINCHESTER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Joseph Haydn Symphony no. 104 ‘London’ & Ralph Vaughan Williams A London Symphony. Conductor Nicholas Wilks.

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22nd March ARTISAN CRAFT FAIR - Raising funds for Winchester hospice appeal. More than 16 craft stalls selling a wide range of original, hand made items including Hand made pens, Recycled CD clocks , Dolls house miniatures. Ceramics, Paintings, Hand made candles, Wool and crafts. Venue: Sunrise Residential Home, Stockbridge Road, SO22 5JH. Time 10am - 4.30pm.

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HELEN MCGARRY: ‘CATHEDRAL FLOWERS – A Demonstration’. At this event Helen McGarry, who leads the Cathedral flower arrangers, will talk about their role and the work they do. Venue: Paul Woodhouse Suite at Winchester Cathedral. Time 2.30pm. Price £8 for friends & £10 for non-friends. Contact 01962 857275 or email box.office@ winchester-cathedral.org.uk Website www. winchester-cathedral.org.uk

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CLIVE ANDERSON: Me, Macbeth & I sees the Whose Line Is It Anyway host bring his much-anticipated first ever solo tour to Winchester.

Guaranteed to be funnier than Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy. Venue: Theatre Royal Winchester. Time 7.30pm.

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GISELLE is one of the world’s most cherished ballets and tells of a young girl who falls in love but kills herself when her loved one is betrothed to another.

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