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Winchester Hospice close to hitting £3.7 million target

Winchester Hospice’s fundraising appeal is now more than 90 per cent of the way towards hitting its 3.7 million pound capital target.
With the support of these funds, Burrell House will be renovated into Winchester Hospice, a Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust-run hospice.
Located on the grounds of the Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Burrell House holds an important legacy in the city, being used as accommodation for many healthcare professionals since the First World War.
After renovations, Winchester Hospice will be the home of a palliative care team that will provide compassionate and specialist care for up to ten inpatients as well as patients in hospital and in their own homes.
Winchester Hospice’s fundraising team’ recently held an online event and auction, ‘I Love Winchester Hospice’ which surpassed the initial £25,000 set goal.
Hosted from San Francisco by Emmy award-winning CBS radio and TV broadcaster Liam Mayclem, the auction featured thirty lots that included a bottle of champagne signed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, a signed and framed Take That prize and a tennis racquet signed by three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker.
Winchester Hospice ambassador Mike Bridge was the driving force behind helping the fundraising team to create, plan and deliver the fundraiser and he was delighted that it had been such a success.
Mike told Winol: “I Love Winchester Hospice’ has been a great team effort.”,
“Thank you to all the auction and raffle prize donors, event sponsors, and all those who bought ticket and put in bids. Everyone involved is delighted to have put on such a fun and enjoyable event that has raised a significant sum for the Winchester Hospice Campaign.”
The fundraising appeal is now very close to hitting its 3.7 million pound target with the aim of opening in the Summer of this year.
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Police hunt man who threw chair and threatened shoppers
A man threw a chair and threatened bystanders in the centre of Gosport on Friday.
Police say the man, who was behaving aggressively, threw the chair on the ground and shouted threats at nearby shoppers before running away. No one was injured.
It happened just before noon, outside a Greggs Bakery on the High Street.
Hampshire Police say the man was white, bald and in his late 40s. He was wearing a baseball cap and a grey hoodie.
Officers are asking anyone who saw the incident to contact them.
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Police officers injured during anti-migration rally
Twelve people were arrested after 350 anti-migrant protestors clashed with police overnight in Gosport following reports of a small boat landing in the area.
A small number of officers needed medical treatment following the protests near Walpole car park.
Assistant Chief Constable Simon Dodds said: “Violence and criminal damage have no part in peaceful protest, our position on this has been clear that we will investigate thoroughly and take robust action against anyone responsible.
“Our officers did not deserve to be assaulted as they worked incredibly diligently on Sunday to ensure the safety of everyone in the area.”
Police had banned face coverings and had issued a dispersal order ahead of the protests across Gosport.
Those arrested were held on suspicion of assaulting officers or being drunk and disorderly.
The protest marks an increase in tensions within the UK after protests at Portsmouth, Taunton, Basingstoke and Glasgow in recent months.
Gosport Reform UK councilor Paul Carter told GB News: “If you think about this last night, no one really knew what was happening… I think a lot of people are really worried.”
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Residents warned over closure of recycling centre
People in Romsey are being warned that the town’s recycling centre will be closing for a month for repairs.
The closure of Casbrook recycling centre will take place from 12 October to 12 November.
The council says that repairs are essential to keep the site safe, after heavy vehicles damaged the tarmac beneath waste containers.
Councillor Kirsty North, Hampshire County Council’s deputy leader, said: “We are investing in essential improvements to preserve the surface of Casbrook HWRC (Bunny Lane) and ensure the facility continues to serve residents safely and effectively for many years to come.
“I thank residents for their patience during these works and confirm that capacity is available at nearby HWRCs to ensure residents that usually use Bunny Lane, can still dispose of their waste during this time.”
Locals have been advised to use alternative centres in Winchester and Eastleigh while the repairs take place.
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