AROUND 20 or 30 years ago there were perhaps discussions in the Alresford and District Agricultural Society about how to bring the show up to date to attract a ‘modern audience’. The traditionalists said it does not need changing; their views prevailed
WINCHESTER in Bloom has disbanded following the departure of organisers and falling interest. The group has been struggling for several years since its heyday around 10-15 years ago. At its peak Winchester was among the most successful cities in the
WINCHESTER’S residents took part in a sponsored walk of the city last weekend, to raise money for memory. Led by The Alzheimer’s Society, at the North Walls Recreation Ground, people of all ages came together on Saturday (September 7) to raise
A WINCHESTER schoolgirl has won a place at one of the most sought after ballet schools in the country. Living in Shawford with her parents Sally and Colin and her elder brother, Jack, Molly Shaw-Downie, 13, has earned herself a place at the prestigious
WINCHESTER firefighters have been making a splash for charity. Firefighters up and down the country are prepare to roll up their sleeves to take part in the National Car Wash on Saturday, with money raised going to the The Fire Fighters Charity
ONE of the UK’s most successful food chains is coming to Winchester. Wagamama’s Japanese restaurants have been sweeping the nation and now Jewry Street will be their new home in the district. Versant Development have applied for planning permission
COUNCILLORS in Bishop’s Waltham will move to reallocate cash awarded under the controversial planning agreement for a Sainsbury’s superstore. Under a ‘sweetener’ arrangement struck when securing permission, Sainsbury’s agreed a total of £55,000
WINCHESTER businesses are pulling together to raise funds for a poorly nine-year-old girl from Southampton. Abby Randall, from Bitterne, was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer located in her collarbone, which doctors are desperately
The Romsey Advertiser has been given a special extenson to sell discounted advance tickets to Romsey Show up until 4pm this Friday (September 13). Adult tickets are £12.50 rather than £16 on the day , £10.50 for a senior (£14 on the day) and £8.50
BISHOP’S Waltham will have to wait until next year until a council streetlight project gets underway in the town. The lamps are due to be replaced under a Hampshire County Council private finance initiative with Scottish Southern Energy, launched
A HAMPSHIRE ale has been selected as the only ale to be sold at this year’s PSP Southampton Boat Show this weekend. Upham Brewery’s Punter ale, made in the Meon Valley, will be sold at the boat show, held from September 13-22 at the marina in Mayflower
A MAN has been cut free from the wreckage of a crash near Martyr Worthy. The man was driving a silver Honda Civic when it overturned on the A33 just after 8am today. Firefighters were called to the scene from Winchester Fire Station and they
