Press Releases
All current and archived media releases from Winchester City Council. Other communications related information and services can be accessed from the online Media Centre. This includes links to local media, pdfs of council publications, and ways to sign-up to receive our latest news.
Latest Updates:
Join the walk to help Winchester’s homeless
Residents, groups and businesses across the District are being asked to put their best foot forward this spring to help raise funds for the homeless charities in Winchester.
15/03/2010
New guide helps to promote family-friendly pubs
The Hampshire Tourism Partnership is launching a new publication this month designed to encourage families to eat out and get about now that the spring is on its way.
15/03/2010
Young people in Swanmore plan for the future
Young people in Swanmore will have the opportunity to help shape the future of their community thanks to a pilot initiative to improve young people’s involvement in community planning.
11/03/2010
Events for all the family at Treasures of Hyde Abbey Exhibition
A series of fascinating lectures, workshops, and events have been planned to accompany the Treasures of Hyde Abbey exhibition which opened on 6th March at Winchester Discovery Centre.
10/03/2010
King Alfred Reburial Procession
Exactly 900 years ago, the body of King Alfred the Great was carried with pomp and ceremony to the newly founded Hyde Abbey, on the edge of the city. It was reburied there some two hundred years after his death. On Saturday 13 March, hundreds of people from the Winchester area will gather to re-enact this historic procession as part of the year’s Hyde900 celebrations.
10/03/2010
Over 55’s Forum gives older residents a voice
On 25 February, residents from across the District attended a health and wellbeing event held by Winchester’s Over 55’s Forum at Winchester Discovery Centre.
10/03/2010
