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Project Team Hannah supports The Voice star and raises money for charity
Musicians are making lockdown videos to support Winchester’s Hannah Williams on The Voice and to raise money for charity.
The University of Winchester Music Centre has invited students, alumni, community members and friends of Williams to a virtual performance of her audition song ‘Stay with me Baby’ by Lorraine Ellison.
Singers and instrumentalists have taken part in zoom rehearsals and are recording themselves playing or singing along to the song.
Instead of having to pay to take part in the Team Hannah, participants have been asked to donate £20 each to Trinity Winchester.
A Just Giving page has been set up with the aim to raise £1000.
Organiser of the project Neil Valentine told WINOL: “This is, I think, an original idea in some way.
“We’re not the first people to do a lockdown video by any stretch, we’re not the first person to do one inspired by a TV show. But I think we’re the first group to do something which is raising money for charity in support of a current member that involves a community.”
“We talked about what charities were around, and Trinity we’ve supported at the Music Centre before. We really, really like the work that they do, we see how valuable it is for people who are affected by homelessness and affected by domestic violence.”
Around 30 musicians took part in one online rehearsal, but Valentine is not yet sure how many people will send in a recording for the final product.
People from different places and who are connected with the project in different ways have been able to participate in the virtual project.
Valentine said: “Hannah said to me the other day that it was for her personally, the rehearsal we had on Saturday was like people from all walks of her life, old friends, new friends, students she has taught, colleges, family, loads of people connecting over this thing.”
Old friend of Williams and current vocal student, Kelly Carswell told WINOL: “I have really enjoyed this project. It has been so rewarding to feel like a part of something bigger again.
“Learning and performing harmonies has always been a passion of mine and it has been so much fun to explore that and support Hannah at the same time.”
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.
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.”
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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