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Winchester Sport And Leisure Park Set For End Of May Opening

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Winchester’s new Sport & Leisure park is on track for its scheduled opening in late May. In an open forum Cllr Prince stated, “We are really excited about the new centre opening to the public in late May. It has been a fantastic achievement by the contractors, Willmott Dixon, to progress a construction of this size during such a challenging year. They have kept their workers safe on site throughout, and will still manage to complete the centre by our original target date of a spring opening. The centre will provide residents and visitors with incredible sport and leisure facilities and help bring our communities together to be healthy and active. We look forward to a celebration event later in the year when government guidelines allow.”

The site location is at The Garrison Ground and is in the Bar End area of Winchester. Building Contractors, Willmott Dixon value the project at £37 Million and have spent 95 weeks on the construction. Willmott Dixon will handover the building in the first week of May so it can be ready by the end of May.

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The construction started in March 2019 after the centre was approved the month before. The centre plans to include a multiple pools, a hydrotherapy suite, fitness suites, treatment rooms and a sports hall. There are also plans for a Cafe near to the entrance offering healthy food and drink.

Everyone Active, operator of Winchester’s River Park Leisure Centre, which is being replaced after over 40 years, is also going to operate this centre and they are developing programmes to ensure a wide range of activities. 

Despite Government guidelines allowing leisure centres to reopen from April 12th, River Park Leisure Centre will now close. Cllr Malcolm Prince, Cabinet Member for Sport, Leisure and Communities went on to say, “This centre has served us well and is loved by many but it is not cost effective to open it for such a short time before our new centre opens. We will use this space from mid-April to prepare the complex COVID requirements for the 2021 election.” 

Customers are able to buy memberships and access special deals for the new centre now ready for the opening.

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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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