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Winchester Cheerleading: What it takes to be a cheerleader and high spirits about upcoming competitions.
Cheerleading a sport in England that isn’t as common as the likes of football, rugby and cricket but what many people would not know is what it takes to be a cheerleader.
Cheerleader captain Khia Weaver said: “You need to be strong; you need to be confident…. you need to hold a positive mind set and be big on teamwork”.
These are just a few qualities that you would need to be part of the Winchester cheerleading team, The Winchester Spirits.
The ability to be able to do flips and tricks and do this all intime with other people around you is part of the “be big on teamwork” quote.
This is to make sure that everyone knows what theyre doing and when to do it sos that no one gets hurt or injured.
Performing well in competitions is also a key quality when it comes to being part of the team.
As last year the spirts came away from their competitions as division champions and national champions for level one coed.
At this moment in time the spirits are training for their upcoming competitions in January. Another cheerleading captain Amira Hojeij said:” It’s going really well we are in a really good place just before Christmas things are starting to hit in runs.
We’ve just started to clean up a bit now and make sure that it is all in time ready for our comps in January”.
With training going well and spirits being high heading towards competition day Winchester have set their sights on defending their title as division and reginal champions in January of 2025.
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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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