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Organisations in Winchester inviting people to Covid-safe festive events

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People in Winchester can still get into the festive spirit as some Christmas events are still going ahead:

Virtual Christmas Market

After this year’s Christmas Market was cancelled Winchester Cathedral decided to arrange an online Christmas Market.

The Cathedral said: “We know it was disappointing for many that the Christmas Market could not happen in its usual format, so we’ve brought together all the independent retailers, producers and charities who would normally be at the Christmas Market, together online.”

Christmas Concerts and Pantomime

The Theatre Royal has a variety of festive shows leading up to Christmas.

The theatre is putting on the pantomime Four Dames in Search of a Panto from 5 December to 3 January, after they earlier this year decided to postpone their pantomime Aladdin.

Concerts by Blake, The Spitfire Sisters and Five Star Swing are bringing festive music to the theatre on different dates leading up to Christmas.

For children the theatre is putting on the interactive family show Santa’s Christmas Cracker.

Meet Father Christmas

Father Christmas is coming to the Watercress Line, where children can meet him and receive a gift on selected dates in December.

There they can also go on fairground rides, a miniature railway and a children’s trail to learn about Christmas traditions.

Children can also see him when Winchester Round Table are bringing Santa and his sleigh around Winchester, to raise money for local charities, from 3 December to 18 December.

People can check when the sleigh is coming to their street and track the it on the Winchester Santa Sleigh website.

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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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