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Hinton Ampner revisited – Enjoying the apricity
Undeterred by the cold November morning, we returned to the Hinton Ampner Estate to continue mulching the trees we have helped plant over the past two years. We’d begun mulching back in May but were thwarted from doing more by major storms and heat waves. Our team of eight Rotarians and one tree-planting volunteer returned […]
Winchester Goalball Club – new club liaison
As part of our Youth Showcase on Monday 9 November, David Farthing took us through the history of our support for Winchester Goalball Club. The club was officially founded in 2013, following the sport’s success at the 2012 Paralympic Games. David has encouraged members to visit the team’s practise sessions over the years – all […]
Dinner Meeting Monday 9th November 2026 – induction of new member, SGM and Youth Team Presentation
President Nick Bell welcomed our guest speaker, Victoria Stanley, Founder and Director of the Playhouse Foundation, and Kimberley Barber, Editor of the Hampshire Chronicle and an honorary member of our club. The evening began with the induction of Graham Monro, proposed for membership by Paul Russell. President Nick then welcomed Graham as a new member […]
Shoebox Appeal 2026
Another successful year with 712 boxes collected and now delivered to the District Depot – a tremendous total from Winchester’s primary schools and many other contributors, including this year, Sarum Road Hospital. The Hampshire Chronicle also provided an additional city centre collection point, for which we are very grateful. They will form part of our […]
Crowds gather for a sparkling night in Winchester
Saturday, November 7th saw Winchester’s traditional torch lit parade through the streets, followed by the fireworks at River park. Another resounding success for both Winchester Round Table and for Winchester Rotary who provided 44 volunteers. We had an experienced team supporting as stewards for the traditional torch-lit procession and a large team to help out […]
A Rotarian’s work in health care, and how Rotary can positively influence global health
From a recent interview with Winchester Rotarian Professor Kordo Saeed at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, ahead of antimicrobial awareness week: Infections, especially those caused by antimicrobial-resistant organisms, are a global concern. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is regarded as a major threat to humanity, and scientists are working hard to find ways to overcome […]
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