Below is a list of press releases from the Mayor’s Charities office.  

 

Each release will include contact details and these may vary from event to event.  For further information on any specific event please contact the person mentioned on the release.

 

If you have any general queries, please contact info@winchestermayorscharity.co.uk  

Secret Agents at Beaulieu

The wartime exploits of master-spy Kim Philby will be uncovered during a talk about secret agents who trained in the New Forest during World War II.   ........ Download release   .....  Download Kim Philby image

Uncovering Hampshire’s Treasures

The county’s fascinating past provides the focus for an illustrated talk entitled the “The Archaeological Treasures of Hampshire”.  Alan Jacobs, Archaeology Collections Manager for Hampshire County  .... Download release

The ‘moving’ story of King Alfred

 

The greatness of Alfred, King of Wessex and defender of his Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, was acknowledged and celebrated earlier this month by hundreds of people from the Winchester area   ..... Download release

 

Fine Wines at Abbey House

 

Devotees of fine wine will be raising their glasses at a charity event in Winchester’s Abbey House next month.  The Mayor of Winchester, Councillor Dominic Hiscock, will be hosting the Wine Tasting .... Download release

 

The Big Winner

 

The Big Quiz was a big success according to the Mayor of Winchester, Councillor Dominic Hiscock.  The inaugural contest claimed .....  Download release

 

The Big Quiz

 

It’s big, in fact it’s likely to be the biggest ever staged in Winchester.  The inaugural Big Quiz is to be held at the Winchester Guildhall on Saturday, February 13 at 7.00pm.  The quiz competition is open to all-comers and Winchester’s own quiz-supremo, Kevin Ashman, will be asking the questions.      ....Download Release

 

 

Strong Start for Mayor’s Charities

 

The Mayor of Winchester, Councillor Dominic Hiscock, stepped into the New Year with a broad smile on his face.  Not only has he done much to raise the profile of two issues close to his heart - poverty and homelessness - but, with the support of his Charities’ Committee, he has already been able to raise much-needed financial support for his two chosen charities, Trinity Winchester and Emmaus Hampshire.  ..... Download Release

 

Charity Barn Dance

 

Good old-fashioned family fun comes to the Wickham Community Centre on February 6 when the Mayor of Winchester, Councillor Dominic Hiscock, plays host at a charity Barn Dance.   .... Download Release

 

Mayor’s Winter Cheer

 

The Mayor of Winchester, Councillor Dominic Hiscock, will welcome Christmas shoppers and winter revellers to his Christmas Café on November 22 and December 6.   ..... Download Release

 

The Chair -  A Generous Charity Donation

 

A generous donation from a successful Winchester company is likely to provide a major boost to the Mayor of Winchester’s charities in the New Year. ...... Download Release see the chair

 

The Eden Project

 

Evelyn Thurlby is to provide an insider’s story when she visits Winchester’s Abbey House on November 25 to talk about the highly successful Eden Project in Cornwall.  .....Download release

 

Sparkling Mayor’s Ball

 

The Mayor of Winchester, Councillor Dominic Hiscock, would never think of taking fireworks into the City’s historical Guildhall but he does promise    ....... Download release

 

Hampshire English - Classic English

 

Had the kings of Wessex held William the Conqueror at bay, this country might now be speaking Hampshire English.  This was one suggestion  ....... Download release

 

Mayor raises a glass on Arthur’s Day

 

Winchester residents will not have to travel to Dublin on September 24 for the biggest party ever held.  The staff and customers of O’Neill’s ..... Download release

 

Bride’s Wedding Gift

 

A young bride couldn’t resist the temptation of buying herself a wedding present during a visit to Winchester’s Wolvesey Palace last week.  The purchase was made during the “Antiques Assignation”, ......download release

 

Antiques Assignation

 

Two members of BBC Television’s “Flog-It” team will be at Wolvesey Palace on Saturday week  (September 19) to cast an expert eye over antiques large and small.               ,,,,,,,Download Release

 

Garden Party Raises a Grand

 

Singers, skittles and scones with cream attracted a large crowd to the Mayor of Winchester’s Garden Party at St Cross on Saturday.  The event, organised to support the Mayor’s charities, raised       ....Download Release

 

St Cross Garden Party

 

The sweet sound of music will ring around the walled garden at St Cross when three outstanding vocal groups entertain guests at the Mayor’s Garden Party on September 5. .... Download Release

 

Mayor’s Clay Shoot

 

Over two thousand clays were shattered and more than £1,000 was raised at a clay shoot held recently for the Mayor of Winchester’s charities.                                      .... Download Information

 

Emmaus Hampshire

 

Emmaus Hampshire is delighted to have been chosen by the Mayor of Winchester, Councillor Dominick Hiscock, as one of the two Charities he is supporting with his fund-raising events during his year in office.  With Trinity Winchester as the other Charity Homelessness is very much the theme for the year.     .....Download Information

 

Jazz at Wickham

Winchester Mayor, Dominic Hiscock, may well have wished he had booked a Wind Band in preference to the Jazz Band that entertained guests at his latest charity fund-raiser on Sunday.   .... Download Release

 

Mayor Launches Folk Evening

The tranquillity of North Walls Park was stirred by the gentle rhythms of Folk Music on Saturday evening when the Mayor of Winchester, Councillor Dominic Hiscock staged his Sausage, Beer and Folk   .... Download Release

 

Sausage, Beer and Folk Evening - June 2009

Devotees of folk music and those wishing to while away a summer evening in good company, with fine food and live entertainment will be gathering at Winchester Rugby Club for a Sausage, Beer and .... Download release

Hyde Midsummer Festival - June 2009

Newly appointed Mayor of Winchester, Dominic Hiscock, kicks off his year-long programme of fund raising events for his chosen charities next week, with the Hyde Midsummer Festival.  The event, to be held at the Hyde Tavern in Winchester, promises to be a mixture of real ale festival, local acoustic music ... Download release

Coffee Morning Talks - June 2009

The Mayor of Winchester, Councillor Dominic Hiscock, is to launch a fascinating series of talks, designed to fund-raise for his chosen charities, Trinity Winchester and Emmaus Hampshire.

 

Trinity is the first port of call for people in crisis, leading chaotic lives and in need of immediate help, whilst Emmaus Hampshire provides homeless men and women (companions) with a home, work ..  Download release

1.   Andrew, a street sleeper, gives an insight into the life of homeless people who choose to live under the stars.                                                                                     
                                                                                               .......Download Article

 2.   Staff of Trinity Winchester explain how the drop-in centre caters for the needs of the homeless.
                                                                                                .......Download Article

3.   Coming soon ..........