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A key and informative event designed to help local people plan for their later years is coming to Winchester and attendance is completely free. The team behind Legacy Action Week is proud to present The Later Years with Sir Peter Thornton, an insightful and accessible in‑person event designed to help local people, and their families, better understand the essential steps to getting their affairs in order. Sir Peter Thornton KC Hosted by Sir Peter Thornton KC, the first chie

When Dudley Hale was first diagnosed with terminal cancer, his local options were limited. To receive the specialist care he required, he often needed to travel as far as Southampton; a difficult journey when you’re unwell and struggling with mobility. It was during the height of the pandemic in 2020 that he noticed a lump in his throat. Tests later revealed it was cancer and he was told he had just three months left to live. “We were devastated,” his sister Donna Eaton s

By leaving a gift in your will, you have the power to change lives far into the future. That’s the message from Friends of the Family, a local charity that has been quietly transforming the lives of families in Winchester for more than 30 years. Through a range of dedicated support services, the organisation helps parents and children facing some of life’s toughest challenges find hope, stability and a fresh start. Over the decades it has supported hundreds of families to reb

Many of us can remember the moment we first fell in love with the arts. A show that made us laugh. A performance that opened our eyes. A creative experience that made us feel braver, happier or more connected. At Play to the Crowd, we create those moments of wonder every day for people across Winchester and beyond. “Play to the Crowd is a place where anyone and everyone is welcome, where art and storytelling is woven into the fabric of our community.” For many, stepping into

Local charities in Winchester are highlighting the difference that gifts left in wills can make to people’s lives, both now and in the future. At Winchester GoLD, we see that impact every week. Winchester GoLD supports adults with learning disabilities to live connected, confident and fulfilling lives. For many of our members, community is everything. A safe place to socialise. A chance to try new activities. An opportunity to build friendships and feel valued. Our sessio