800+ Years of Winchester Mayors - A Guided Walk 

Winchester Guildhall, Winchester, SO23 9GH   |    Monday 23rd September 2024 - Friday 4th October 2024

Step back in time with the Mayor's Walks in Winchester, a captivating series of guided tours presented by the Winchester Area Tourist Guides Association. Celebrating the city’s mayoralty, recognised as the oldest in England after London, these walks delve into the contributions of Winchester’s mayors over the last eight centuries. Starting at 2.30pm from the Guildhall steps, each walk offers intriguing stories, from the possibly imaginary first Mayor to a banquet that tragically impacted the Cathedral Dean and local oyster industry, and the fascinating tale of how King Alfred’s statue came about thanks to a Mayor named Alfred.

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Trafalgar Celebration Sea Shanty

Colden Common Community Hall, Colden Common, SO21 1UU   |    Saturday 12th October 2024

Ahoy, mateys! Prepare to embark on a nautical journey like no other at the Trafalgar Celebration Sea Shanty evening. Immerse yourself in the maritime spirit with the soul-stirring melodies of traditional sea songs performed by the talented Southampton Salty Sea Dogs Choir. From rousing sea shanties to haunting ballads, let the music transport you to the high seas of yesteryear.

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Wine-Tasting Evening

Abbey House, Winchester, SO23 9BE   |    Friday 29th November 2024

Indulge your senses at this Wine-Tasting Evening, a delightful event hosted by the Mayor of Winchester's Charity events. Held at the prestigious Abbey House in the heart of Winchester City, this evening promises an enriching experience for wine enthusiasts and novices alike. 

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Cheese Tasting and Presentation

Abbey House, Winchester, SO23 9BE   |    Wednesday 19th February 2025

Join us for an indulgent evening of local flavors at Abbey House, hosted in support of the Mayor's Charities. This exclusive Cheese Tasting and Presentation will be led by renowned local cheesemaker Mike Smales of Lyburn Cheese Farm, offering a unique opportunity to explore the rich heritage and craftsmanship behind some of Hampshire’s finest cheeses.

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Mayor's Eggheads Quiz Night

Itchen Abbas Village Hall, Nr Winchester, SO21 1BQ   |    Friday 28th February 2025

Calling all trivia enthusiasts! It's time to flex your mental muscles and join us for the Eggheads Quiz, one of the most anticipated events on Winchester's social calendar. Hosted by none other than quiz master extraordinaire, Kevin Ashman, this annual quiz extravaganza brings together teams of up to 8 for an evening of brain-teasing fun and camaraderie. 

Hampshire History Trust is a charity which was formed in 2020

growing out of the very successful Winchester Heritage Open Days

activity. The aim of the charity is to bring Hampshire history to life,

and to the lives of Hampshire people. We aim to provide great

experiences of Hampshire History; to share and promote a love of

the history and heritage of the county for the enjoyment and benefit

of the community and visitors alike.

 

 

St John’s Winchester is dedicated to supporting older people to

live well in Winchester. We focus our efforts on helping the most

vulnerable in the community, establishing our Hand in Hand

befriending and signposting programme, and more recently the

Dementia Support service. Our almshouses provide affordable

accommodation for older people facing financial challenges often

combined with social, emotional or health needs, enabling them to

maintain their independence.

Sea Cadets is a voluntary run organisation that offers fantastic opportunities for young people within the local community. It is affiliated with the Royal Navy and instils key qualities of leadership skills, team work and discipline. It is also fun and offers cadets the opportunity to learn and develop many sailing and nautical skills. We offer so much at our weekly meetings , boating in the summer and in the winter we teach Seamanship, first aid and catering.

Winchester Radio 94.7FM, is a volunteer-led, community-driven, dementia-friendly charity dedicated to supporting the older generation, taking an holistic approach to positive ageing, reducing loneliness, and improving health, especially amongst the socially-isolated and digitally excluded. The team visit patients at the RHCH and local community groups. Their 24/7/365 radio service helps keep listeners connected to their community - providing local news, promoting local events and grassroots activities, and signposting people to support services; and bringing comfort through a good variety of music. Run by an intergenerational team of volunteers aged from 22 to 85, all passionate about supporting those in need.