Cathedral to display judges' portraits drawn by schoolchildren

• A new art exhibition at Winchester Cathedral will feature portraits of judges drawn by local schoolchildren.

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Hampshire Chronicle - Romsey · 2 days ago PICTURES: Hundreds walk Hampshire’s Test Way to raise money for charities • Hundreds of walkers joined Walk the Test Way in Hampshire on September 27, raising vital charity funds for good causes along routes from Inkpen to Romsey.

Hampshire Chronicle - Sport · yesterday Winchester rugby team to cycle 600km from Venice to Rome for hospice in Matt's memory • From October 5-9 #TeamWinchesterRugby will be cycling 600km from Venice to Rome!

Hampshire Chronicle - Sport · yesterday Winchester Running Club wins V50 women’s gold and men’s silver at road relays • Winchester Running Club celebrated an outstanding start to the season with gold and silver medals at the South of England Road Relay Championships in Aldershot.

BBC News - Hampshire · yesterday New sniffer dog team to detect drugs used in spiking • Thames Valley and Hampshire police forces team up in time for the start of the university year.

Southern Daily Echo - News · Local news · today Battle of Britain-themed laser dodgem attraction to open in Southampton • A bespoke Battle of Britain-themed attraction featuring dodgems modified with laser blasters is due to open in Inner Avenue.

Southern Daily Echo - News · Local news · today Business owner gives Southampton council ultimatum over High Street disruption • A business leader has issued an ultimatum to Southampton City Council over a lack of support for high street traders.

BBC News - Hampshire · Local news · yesterday Nowak killer given leave to appeal against sentence • The Court of Appeal will decide in November whether to reduce or lengthen the 21-year minimum term.

What's on: next 14 days

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1 Oct · Garnier Rd, Winchester, SO23 9PAA Haiku Walk with Mark Rutter for National Poetry Day

3 Oct · The Guildhall, Winchester, SO23 9GHCrime and Punishment in Winchester Guided Walking Tour

10 Oct · The Colour Factory, Winchester, SO23 7DDDrawing Beyond The Page: From 2D to 3D - Inspired by Auguste Rodin

5 & 12 Oct · Visitor Information Centre, Winchester, SO23 9GHLower Winchester guided walking tour

2 Oct · The Winchester Gallery - Winchester School of Art, Winchester, SO23 8DLOn Behalf of These

5 & 12 Oct · Visitor Information Centre, Winchester, SO23 9GHUpper Winchester guided walking tour

11 Oct · Winchester Farmers' Market, Winchester, SO22 8LAWinchester Farmers' Market

30 SepClassic car visit sparks memories among care home residents

30 SepFalklands War veteran to share memories and unique commander accounts in talk

30 SepSouth African cafe shortlisted for Cafe of the Year just three months after opening

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Did you know? · Winchester

Hamo Thornycroft's King Alfred statue in Winchester stands about 15 feet high, is 2.5 times life size and weighs roughly five tons on two Cornish granite bases.

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