Want to achieve calmness, clarity and balance in your life? Well why not give meditation a go as it is world meditiation day. Meditation has been used for thousands of years with a widely documented ability to reduce stress levels and is commonly recommended by mental health professionals.

Last recommended day for royal mail packages and parcels to reach their destination before christmas is the 17th. Be sure to have everything ready by then!

Our local Artisan Market will again be hosted this Sunday the 14th from 10am til 2pm at the community centre. All ages welcome. Perfect to grab some local handmade christmas gifts.

Slip road diversion southbound on the M3 this Sunday night from 9pm to 6am Monday. The junction 9 roundabout will also be closed and traffic management layouts will change accordingly so be sure to plan ahead.

Once again our friends at the Repair Cafe will be hosting their monthly event this Saturday from 10 to 1:30pm. Bring along anything from home that needs fixing from textiles to lawnmowers. Drinks and snacks avaliable!

1K Warlord Doubles being hosted all day this Sunday the 7th by Midlife Gaming. For more info or to purchase a ticket please visit: www.mid-lifewargaming.co.uk/event-calender

Actuion in a day! A pop up auction being hosted this Saturday at the community centre with viewing starting at 12:30 and the auction begining at 2. For more info please visit: www.auctionsinaday.co.uk

Key city council public consultation meeting today between 3 to 7pm regarding the preposed abolition of the local parish council by having it incorporated into the town forum. Make your voice heard!

World diabetes day is today and aims to help raise awareness about diabetes, advocate for improved diabetes care and prevention, and support those affected by the condition.

World Kindnet day is today! Share a random act of kindness and compassion to strangers, those closest in your life and your local community.

Repair Cafe this Saturday. from 10 until 1pm. Make use of repair services all offered by volunteers while getting the chance to feast on refreshments and get involved with the local community!

Winchester's own local artisan market. Full of handmade goodies perfect for this christmas. Be sure arrive before 10pm to get the best picks!

Be sure to remember the clocks go back tonight at 2am, givng us all a much needed hour extra in bed!

Upcoming Speedhammer event welcome to Warhammer 40k players of all ages and experiences this Sunday. Hosted at the community centre between 8:25am and 6:45pm, you can find out as well as book tickets at: www.mid-lifewargaming.co.uk/event-calender

Junior chess camp will be taking place this half term everyday between the 27th and 31st, meant to boost skills in younger players in preperation for the upcoming tournment. For more info including times and different skill levels on offer please visit: winchesterjuniorchess.net

Unfortunately this Sunday the centre flooded so please send any warm wishes they would be dualy appreciated. We are truly sorry for any disruption this may have caused to anyone wishing to use our facilities.

Local handmade market this sunday the 19th from 10am until 2pm at the community centre. There will be plenty of local business represented and all ages are welcome so head on down!. cweventshampshire.com

Meadow Way will be closed from 9am until 5pm. Make sure to adjust your route if you were planning to drive down there. www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/2551141...

World mental health day is tommorrow. Mental health a paramount problem in today's society and we should all take extra care to look out for in our day to day. For a more indepth guide please visit: www.nationaldaycalendar.com/internationa...

World mental health coming up on the 10th.Volunteering, attending, being familitary with conditions and just being in attendance is more than welcome.

You could save someone's life by opting to be an organ donar. Hampshire hospital specialists are urging for more people to sign up. For more information if you are interested: www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/news-events/...

Junior Chess Tournment to take place this on Sunday October 5th, 2025 at the Community Centre, hosted by Hampshire Junior Chess. Consisting of 15 rounds by Swiss pairings, Blitz time control and a £215 prize fund. Be sure to enter soon as entry is limited to a hundred players.

Changes to uk travel policy to and from europe will affect travelling in and out of Europe as of the October 12th. If this is likely to affect you then please investigate further. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/guidance/eu-...

Auction in a day on Saturday the 4th of October. Viewing to begin at 12:30pm while the auction itself begins at 2pm!

Chat-Tea Cafe next Monday from 13:30-16:30. Come alongif your i need of a ccompany. We'e opento eveyone.We look to be as inclusive to everyone so feel free to drop in, you're more than welcome

Winchester has been having recent series of fly tippping incidents.This poses a big risk to the local environments. For more information: www.winchester.gov.uk/news/2025/se...

Explore the beautiful landscapee of the non-rresidential areas of Oliver's Battery. For more info hit this link:https://oliversbatterycountrysidegroup.org.uk/

Huge thank you to everyone who attended/voluntered at yesterdays repair cafe. Continued support for services such as this are a backbone of our local community!

Book a free repair in at todays Repair Cafe, being hosted from 10 until 1:30pm at the Community Centre. For more info check the link: www.repaircafewinchester.org

if your making frequent journeys this Autumn make sure the proper safety measures are in place. www.autoaidbreakdown.co.uk/2025/09/04/i...

The repair cafe will be running from 10am until 12:30 this Saturday. Take this as an oppertunity to mend anything that comes to mind and interact with the local community. Looking forward to seeing you all!

Sign up is still avaliable for Winchester's Half Marathon taking place on the 21st September. Whether you want to help or compete, nows your oppertunity. For more information check out this link: challenging.events/e/winchester...

40k tournment this Sunday hosted by midlife gaming! Begins 9:30am

The deadline to apply for free childcare is fast approaching. Please apply by the August 31st deadline if you are eligible. To find out if you are you can find more information here: www.gov.uk/free-childca...

Free family fun day Tomorrow at the Somers Close recreation round in Stanmore from 11am to 3pm. For more information check out the link below: mailchi.mp/winchester/y...

Police are appealing for information in regards to an attempted Burgalry on Charfield Close this Saturday. For more information on how to stay safe and the incident click here: hampshirealert.co.uk/Alerts/A/311...

Interesting watch for anyone who has memories of our former local River Park leisure centre, which now sadly sits in ruins. If you're curious to what it now looks like inside this video will interest you: www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2Xb...

Child benefit will be changing as of August 31st. If you are claiming any form of child benefit check the following article to make sure you will still be eligible after the August 31st deadline: www.which.co.uk/news/article...

Speedhammmer Alert! A warhammer 40k event is being hosted at our community centre this Sunday by Midlife Wargaming. All ages and experience levels welcome. For more info please visit: www.mid-lifewargaming.co.uk/event-calender

Remember to keep cool and hydrated during this week's heatwave. Temperatures are expected to reach as high as 31°C in Winchester. Not taking the proper precautions can be deadly! Take a look at this NHS resource for more info on how to stay cool www.nhs.uk/live-well/se...

Today’s children are growing up in a connected world – but that doesn’t mean they always know how to stay safe in it. Hampshire's Get Safe Online team share some practical ways to help children explore the internet with confidence and care. www.hampshirealert.co.uk/Alerts/A/299...

Well done Winchester! Winchester City Council has been ranked as the top district council in the country for tackling climate change according to the Council Climate Action Scorecard councilclimatescorecards.uk/scoring/dist...

Peace of mind for parents: NCT Winchester & District Baby & Child First Aid Class, 9.30-11.20am Sat, 12 July, Badger Farm Community Centre, covers CPR, choking, bumps, burns, breaks, bleeding, febrile seizures and meningitis and sepsis awareness. www.nct.org.uk/event/W185137-1

It’s heating up again! Do you know how to care for your pets when it’s hot, hot, hot? Here’s great ‘myth busting’ advice for cool pets from pet insurance company LV. #hotdogs #coolpets #dogdaysofsummer www.lv.com/pet-insurance/how-to-keep-pets-cool

In case you missed it!

July is Independents Month and an opportunity to celebrate and support all our great local businesses. Please buy local at least once this month. Pick up an indie Winch pocket map to find new favourites. www.winchesterbid.co.uk/independent-business-month-2025/

We’re recruiting for two part-time, remote roles: a Website & Social Media Manager and an Editor for Community News, two key positions that support local engagement and storytelling. If you’re passionate about community connection and communications, find out more at www.bfobrca.org/2025vacancies.

Well done! Slimming World members from Badger Farm Community Centre recently took part in the Race for Life, helping raise over £6,000 for Cancer Research UK. It was also a celebration of their own health journeys. The group meets on Saturday mornings. www.bfobrca.org/activities/

Be careful. Don’t fall for scams! Here is a story about how a taxi driver saved a woman in Winchester from significant financial loss in a courier fraud scam. #fraud #scams www.hampshirealert.co.uk/Alerts/A/282707/Warning-on-courier-fraud-scam-after-Uber-driver-raises-alarm

In fine voice: Winchester Community Choir celebrate their 20th anniversary with a concert, Made in Winchester, that includes favourite folk songs, tomorrow, 7.30pm, Tues 1 July, United Church, Jewry Street. www.winchestercommunitychoir.com/event-details/made-in-winchester