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Adults offered free one-to-one reading tutorials by Winchester volunteers

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Adults who can’t read are being offered free and confidential one-to-one tuition by a group of volunteers in Winchester.

So far Winchester’s Read Easy volunteer group has helped 52 adults and despite the pandemic, are continuing to offer online sessions using Skype or Zoom.

For those who cannot access the internet, the volunteers offer sessions over the phone and when lockdown restrictions were lifted some face-to-face teaching has taken place.

The Chairman of Read Easy Winchester, Alan Stephens, told Winol ‘Learning to read is truly life changing. After only a few weeks readers exhibit  increased confidence and self esteem.’ 

The volunteers at Read Easy use Phonics and a scheme called Turning Pages in their teaching, which Mr Stephens explained was originally ‘developed by the Shannon Trust for use in prisons where an able prisoner teaches a less able one to read.’

Alison, pictured reading to her grandson, contacted Read Easy Winchester for help after 50 years of struggling to read. In her testimonial on the Read Easy website it says that ‘she worked as a carer’ but ‘had always dreamed of becoming a nurse’, as she could not read this was not possible.

However, after working with Read Easy she says she has ‘gained the confidence to read in public and ask questions’ and now ‘reading is finally a pleasure and not a nightmare’ for her.

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Police hunt man who threw chair and threatened shoppers

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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

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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

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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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