Business in the Spotlight

Business in the Spotlight - LeReste-Flow-Yoga

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:07:33 GMT

Calming Yoga for both Body & Mind

What is LeReste Flow Yoga?

A safe space for you to come, relax, and connect with your body and mind.

Classes are in-person in and around Winchester (Hampshire, UK)

What type of Yoga?

Varied sessions aimed to bring you back to the present moment with calm and peace.

Including: gentle strengthening and stretching movements, breathing techniques, visualisation, and relaxation.

Focus: improving overall wellbeing, sleep, and day-to-day stress/anxiety responses

What are their Customers saying:

"Sophie's class is a lovely, calming, and relaxing place to let go of worries and focus on yourself" L.

"I'm so enjoying my Yoga practice...Many thanks, Sophie! It always feels such a safe space" J.

Find out more about LeReste Flow Yoga by visiting their website

https://www.leresteflow.com/

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Business in the Spotlight - Haus Maids

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:15:02 GMT

Keeping Winchester Clean

Haus maids Winchester offer domestic cleaning, laundry and ironing; provided by our team of highly trained employed house cleaners.

They have a dedicated team of house cleaners for residential cleaning of homes in Winchester and the surrounding villages on a regular or one off basis.

Haus Maids Winchester has been established since 2016 and is a well-liked local business.

Being embedded into the community Haus Maids Winchester are proud sponsors of Winchester Rugby Football Club. "We are always searching for ways to give back to the local community and encourage the engagement of different generations in a safe and active environment, where they can develop their competitive and team spirit".

What are their Customers saying:

Victoria and her team at Haus Maids provided a great service for a deep clean of a building coming back on the rental market that had been unoccupied for several years.
Victoria responded to my email quickly, came out to assess for a quote the next day and the team were cleaning the day after . They did a great job and the whole place was sparkling. Will use again. Thank you Haus Maids!

Z Cotton

"Bryan helped me and my partner move from wells to another location and was very quick at doing so considering it was short notice timing for turning up was fantastic and also didn't take long to load and unload the van thank you so much Jo and Bryan".

S Snook

Find out more about Haus Maids by visiting their website

https://hausmaids.co.uk/

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Business in the Spotlight - Nony Kerr-Smiley Independent Estate Agents

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 09:51:29 GMT

It's all about local knowledge

Nony and husband and business partner Sam, work as independent agents, but sit under the Martin and Co umbrella. They have been in mainstream high street estate agency for decades, and have personally have been selling property in the area for almost 23 years (ironically before most of the main companies in Winchester opened!).

Proudly offering a totally different approach to estate agency, they endeavour not to list more than three or four properties a month, in order to offer best service to their clients - both buyers and sellers alike. They say "We are proud to represent each and every property we list, and take each listing extremely personally".

Nony goes on to say

"Our clients know that we are always available to them - their home is our passion, and offering best service is something we pride ourselves in. Sam and I personally undertake the valuation on each property, attend all the photography sessions to ensure the house looks as good as possible for the photographs, and accompany each and every viewing at the house. We then negotiate the offers, and agree the sale, and manage the sale all the way from offer to Exchange and Completion. We have found that our clients have relished being the centre of our attention, and of being one of a very few being marketed at any time. We work around our buyers and sellers, rather than them trying to work around us. All too many agents cannot fit in a viewing on a property for several days. We deliberately don't work that way, people's time is precious at the moment, and we respect that".

You can read a little about us within our web site www.nonykerr-smiley.com , along with the properties we have agreed sales upon over the past year. We are enormously proud of the testimonials we have received, each of which have been written from the heart of those who have written them.

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Business in the Spotlight - Hair Salon Giuseppe Manco

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 13:32:36 GMT

A touch of Italian class

THE OASIS OF TRANQULITY. Giuseppe Manco is the first *Hair SPA Salon* in Hampshire with an Italian approach. This is no snip 'n go salon - the ‘no rush’ policy for cuts, colour, balayage and other treatments here is like a long, leisurely Mediterranean lunch.

This means that the team dedicates their entire time and love to each and every client, focusing on helping and supporting their hair matters. And while clients relax and the team do their thing, guests are invited to enjoy top-notch Neapolitan coffee and snacks. Precision and excellence are what the salon delivers on a daily basis.

As newcomers to the Hampshire scene, Giuseppe and Veronika Manco opened Giuseppe Manco - a premium Italian hair Hair services are focused on the health of the hair and scalp. The team uses Hair Spa rituals treatments using exclusive bioorganic, sensory products from the Italian-derived Philip Martin's range. Each appointment is given the feel of a holistic beauty regime in the most relaxing, luxurious environment. The talented team at Giuseppe Manco are experts in hair cut , colours and hairstyles, creating a personalised look to suit customer’s’ individuality.

From the stylish interiors to the super-friendly Italian welcome, it has fast become a haven for hair and make-up in a fantastic, historic location. Tucked away in Staple Gardens, it's close to the High Street and Jewry Street in the heart of the city.

Team has big plans for attending industry events, hair shows as well as creating photoshoots and entering competitions. The team will be taking part in London Fashion Week 2022 and presenting a show at Salon International.

To find out more about Giuseppe Manco visit their website

http://www.giuseppemanco.com

Follow them on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/hairsalongiuseppemanco

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A weekend of pure and utter bliss...

info@wearewinchester.co.uk (Andy Salter) — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 15:40:00 GMT

Blissfields 2017 has arrived!

This weekend sees the return of Blissfields at Vicarage Farm. Opening today (Thursday 6th July - Sunday 9th July) it's set to be weekend of pure and utter bliss, with the likes of METRONOMY, The Cinematic Orchestra, Lady Leshurr, Shura, Sundara Karma, DJ Yoda's Stranger Things, Tom Grenna, Moses Sumney, The Japanese House, S4U, the almighty Dub Pistols and BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Sian Anderson all taking to the stage to do their thing.

Having achieved a cabinet full of awards, including 'Most Unique Festival Arena', it's a boutique festival that packs a serious musical punch. This year Blissfields will be themed the 'Bizarre' and will be more unique and more quirky than ever.

Also new and confirmed for 2017, Blissfields will be offering you FREE RIDES IN THEIR HOT AIR BALLOON ★They've swapped port-a-loos for real toilets across the entire festival★AND, they've done away with booking fees on tickets.

So, if you're not sure what to do this weekend, head on over to their website www.blissfields.co.uk/tickets/ and grab a ticket. We won't mention *the weather* but we have all the festival feels for this weekend �� and we can't wait to share all the Blissfields action with you as we soak it up.

Make sure you keep up with us on our Instagram and Twitter page as we join the Blissfielders for the best atmosphere around!

Ciara

In review | A method to his madness

hello@ciarasarkar.co.uk (Ciara Brimfield) — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 10:33:17 GMT

"An epic performance that will have you on the edge of your seats" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - We Are Winchester

Last Thursday evening We Are Winchester were invited to The Tower to see The Discarded Nut Theatre Company perform one of Shakespeare’s most powerful plays.

Having never seen (or even read for that matter) the tale of Hamlet, we were excited to see how this tragedy unfolded. In this modern setting, the performance tackled politics, violence and mental health issues, as Hamlet descends into madness after the loss of his father.

It has to be said that the quality of the acting in this tragic play was second to none. The watchmen, played by Mike Dorey, Felix Price and Ollie Bruce brought great energy to the play and the beautiful and heartbroken Ophelia, played by Frankie Barton- Cooper, was enchanting as she too falls into madness.

It was a real treat to watch Mary Askham play the role of Hamlet’s mother, Gertrude, and also Amanda Stebbing as Lady Polonius. So eloquently and with such conviction did the cast of Hamlet play that keeping up with the Shakespearean language was not difficult. From the sword fights to the blood, it had you gripped from start to finish.

The role of Hamlet was played by Ed Morris (who had the leading role in The Discarded Nut’s Frankenstein last year) and he was nothing short of mesmerising, laugh-out-loud funny and utterly terrifying all in one. His performance was certainly something to see and his take on Hamlet truly brought the play to life.

The rest of the cast was equally wonderful, with special mentions to Will Pickering who played the role of both Lucianus and the gravedigger - making the audience laugh with his witty gestures and funny intonation, and the role of Laertes, played by Matthew Honey - who also really stood out in Frankenstein last year.

Noel Jones (Director) and Harriet Morris (Music Director) are the dynamic duo behind this epic performance, and their passion and commitment never ceases to amaze. Particular mention has to go to Harriet, as we loved the soundtrack which really set the scene.

“Though this be madness, yet there is method in’t”

If you’re yet to see a Discarded Nut production then make sure you look out for their next one. And, if you have budding young dramatics at home then make sure you sign them up for The Discarded Nut Theatre Company.

To find out more about the work that this fantastic company do then visit www.discardednut.co.uk

Join Hugh for a Long, Lazy Lunch

hello@ciarasarkar.co.uk (Ciara Brimfield) — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 10:48:38 GMT

Join Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall at River Cottage Canteen Winchester on Wednesday 23rd November at 12pm to celebrate the launch of River Cottage A to Z , the definitive eaters digest.

Hugh will be leading guests on an epicurean alphabetical adventure through a taster menu of the River Cottage teams’ favourite seasonal recipes. Guests can expect a mouth-watering procession of novel twists on old favourites, alongside some inspiring new ideas. The food will be prepared by Head Chef Mark Price, whilst Hugh tells the story of the hero ingredient on the plate.

Hugh talks about the event:

"I always love my book events at our River Cottage Canteens in Axminster, Bristol, Plymouth and Winchester. They are a fantastic chance for us to get the recipes off the page and onto the plate for our guests to enjoy. The A to Z is extra special, as it represents a decade of inspiration from my key River Cottage collaborators. I’m looking forward to feasting on delicious seasonal recipes from the book; but most of all to meeting our River Cottage regulars, and indeed any curious newcomers who’d like to come and see what we’re up to. So please join me at one of these events. It’ll be a real pleasure to see you there, and feed you well."

Tickets to the event are just £35 and include a taster menu of Hugh’s favourite seasonal recipes taken from the book. Copies of River Cottage A to Z will be available to buy and Hugh will be on hand to sign the books.

Tickets are available by calling 01962 457 747 or visit the website for more information rivercottage.net/canteens/winchester

Discarded Nut Theatre presents Hamlet

hello@ciarasarkar.co.uk (Ciara Brimfield) — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 15:16:23 GMT

"Something is rotten in the state of Denmark"

Young Prince Hamlet's world is turned upside down following the death of his father. Alienated from a mother he adores when she inexplicably marries his father's younger brother, the newly crowned and murderously ambitious King Claudius, Hamlet struggles to find his place in the new world order. The sight of his father's Ghost imploring him to defend his decaying legacy and avenge his execution, leads Hamlet down an even darker route; an uncontrollable slide into madness.

Set in a time that reflects where we are today, The Discarded Nut Theatre Company's production of Shakespeare's greatest tragedy is a visceral exploration of the devastating effects that the decisions of those in power can have on those beneath them, that the actions of a parent can have on their child and the realisation that the head and heart are not separate. What affects one, affects the other.

WHEN: 26-28th October 2016
WHERE: The Tower, Winchester
TIME: 7pm (doors @ 6.30pm)
TICKETS: £12 & £15

BUY TICKETS: www.discardednut.co.uk/tickets

Guests Gather for Gill at River Cottage Canteen

hello@ciarasarkar.co.uk (Ciara Brimfield) — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 14:43:11 GMT

Gill Meller is launching his new book, Gather, at River Cottage Canteen on Tuesday 18th October at 7pm with a special evening hosted by the River Cottage personality.

Guests can enjoy listening to Gill talk about the inspiration behind his book which features an abundance of seasonal ingredients and then enjoy a delicious 3 course dinner based on the recipes designed by Gill.

Gill talks in more details about the evening:

“Gather celebrates all the delicious food the Great British Isles provides us with, and what better way to launch my new book, then by bringing the dishes to life for guests to taste. We will be using the freshest seasonal and local ingredients transformed into recipes inspired from the pages of the book by our wonderful chefs.”

Tickets £35 per person including a three course dinner. Gill’s new book Gather will be available to buy and Gill will be on hand to sign copies throughout the evening.

Tickets are available by calling 01962457747 or visit www.rivercottage.net/canteens/winchester/whats-on

for more information

Gather Menu for the evening, which is included in the ticket price:

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Crackling with damsons

Crispy squirrel with cauliflower and capers

Goats cheese with rhubarb and lovage

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Wild boar with beans and molasses, fried pears with roast red onions & crisped puy lentils, leeks with crisp rye flakes

Salted Pollack with potatoes, cream & marjoram

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Honey cake with coriander seed, spelt & orange ice cream

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Coffee & petit four

'Just stunning. There's no one I'd rather cook for me than Gill and there's not a recipe here I wouldn't eagerly devour.' - Hugh

Boomtown News

info@wearewinchester.co.uk (Andy Salter) — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 13:09:42 GMT

BoomTown Fair has sold out of all standard festival tickets and the only tickets remaining are coach + festival ticket packages . The festival, which received a license to up the capacity to 60,000 in June, is gearing up for the eighth installment of the high octane, fully immersive, story lead spectacular.

In true BoomTown style, announcements are still being made about yet another new stage! The Speakers Corner , with talks across a vast range of topics and guest speakers including Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams, Tourette’s Hero Jess Thom and Queen of Bristol bass Eva Lazarus . Conversations will be highlighting everyday issues around race, sexuality, gender and diversity, alongside worldwide politics, such as the refugee crisis, personal awareness and education.

Continuing the awareness raising through education and action, BoomTown have also partnered with the White Ribbon Campaign to support their Safe Music guide . The guide aims to raise awareness among promoters, venue managers and festival organisers of gender-based violence and harassment at music events and to highlight that it is everybody’s issue by encouraging both men and women to step up when needed.

“ We are really excited that BoomTown is one of the first festivals to invite us to run an awareness raising event for their festival-goers. Festivals who work with the White Ribbon Campaign are sending a clear message that they take women’s safety seriously and would never keep silent or shy away from tackling it. We hope other festivals will follow BoomTown's lead.”

Dave Boardman, author of the White Ribbon Campaign’s Safe Music guide

The Campaign will be holding a launch event at the festival and will offer advice and support to festival attendees.

With less than a week to go, excitement is building in the city of Boom… The all new Sector 6 stage is swiftly heading towards completion and has already surpassed expectations, reaching higher than the imagination had fathomed! The Lion’s Den, the biggest reggae stage in the UK, is being built in Trenchtown, ready for reggae legends Damian ‘JR Gong’ Marley , Madness and Fat Freddy’s Drop . Over to Hilltop Parov Stelar , Leftfield , Asian Dub Foundation and Fun Lovin Criminals will be dazzling on The Town Centre . Electric Swing Circus , The Carny Villians and The Big Swing Sound bring magnificence to Mayfair while The Invisible Circus and Bohemian Betyars ride The Jolly Dodger Pirate Ship…

Descending into night, Bang Hai Palace is all set to breath bass over DSTRKT 5 as Stanton Warriors, Zed Bias and Critical Sounds scorch the skyline. Submotion Orchestra, Swindle and Foreign Beggars bring the party to life at Poco Loco while house and techno technicians Derrick May, Simian Mobile Disco and MJ Cole flood the streets of Barrio Loco . Just outside, the plot thickens at The Bassline Plaza where a new character is introduced in Barrio Loco's immersive storyline .

Hundreds of actors are ready to bring the city's incredible backdrop to life, details that elevate each district and make the theatrics that await around every corner, even more real; where anyone and everyone’s inner character can come to life.

BoomTown takes please at the Matterley Estate, nr. Winchester, Hampshire from 11th – 14th August. Limited coach and festival packages are still available here .

HAMPSHIRE POLICE HEADQUARTERS DEVELOPMENT

info@wearewinchester.co.uk (Andy Salter) — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 09:14:08 GMT

BERKELEY HOMES (SOUTHERN) FINALISES ACQUISITION OF FORMER POLICE SITE IN WINCHESTER

4th August 2016 - Berkeley Homes has announced the recent acquisition of a prime five-acre plot of land in the heart of Winchester city centre.

Previously home to the Hampshire Constabulary Headquarters on West Hill, the development has been granted planning permission to create 208 high quality new homes on the site. Boasting a prime location and benefitting from an elevated position just a five-minute walk from the centre, many of the new homes will enjoy stunning views across the city.

Set to become one of the largest ever new build schemes to be created in Winchester city centre, the new development will feature a mixture of both apartments and substantial family homes. Works are now underway to clear the site in order for the building works to commence.

Michael Lane, Police and Crime Commissioner, said: "Modernising our police estate to deliver the best working environment to deliver operational effectiveness and look after our people is a key priority. This sale follows on from the move to co-locate with the Fire and Rescue Service in our now joint Strategic Headquarters. This sale of the former Headquarters will deliver funds that can continue this modernising and improving estates programme by reinvesting the money raised."

Chris Gilbert, Managing Director, Berkeley Homes (Southern), said: “We are delighted to have acquired such a prominent site in the historic city of Winchester. The benefits for the community will be two-fold as Berkeley deliver much-needed quality housing to the area while the proceeds of the sale will be reinvested back into the police force"

Mary Rose Revealed

info@wearewinchester.co.uk (Andy Salter) — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 15:02:03 GMT

The Mary Rose revealed to the world once more on the very day of its sinking, 471 years ago

After a six-month closure and a multi-million pound investment, the Mary Rose Trust today unveiled to the world the Mary Rose, Henry VIII’s favourite warship, 471 years to the day after it was sunk. The ceremony held at the ship’s home, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, included a spectacular kabuki drop, revealing the ship after having undergone 23 years of extensive treatment, including state-of-the-art innovations, which has changed the face of conservation.

Revealed for the first time ever was a carved wooden Tudor rose, which was discovered at the time of the second excavation in 2005 but only recently identified as the original emblem of the ship, and the first figurehead of its kind, as depicted in 16th-century drawings in the Anthony Scroll.

To find out more and to book tickets visit their website http://www.historicdockyard.co.uk/

Supporting Cast Auditions

info@wearewinchester.co.uk (Andy Salter) — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 07:53:14 GMT

Cinderella at Theatre Royal, 2016

We are looking for a supporting cast for our 2016 pantomime, Cinderella .

Both girls and boys are required, OVER 16′s only.

Girls will need a reasonable level of ballet.

Boys ballet would be useful but by no means essential.

In addition to a chorus of young people, we are also looking for some older adults to take part in the pantomime’s crowd scenes.

A great chance to be an integral part of this year’s panto company and gain valuable experience working with professional actors and creatives.

At the audition you will be required to show a good level of dance and musical theatre skills and we may also ask you sing, although there is no need to prepare anything in advance.

It is important that you let us know your level of training and experience on your application form in order that we can get an idea of your ability.

The chosen performers will need to be available for some weekday evenings and Sunday rehearsals during November as well alternate performances of the pantomime from 6 December 2016 to 2 January 2017.

Closing Date: Friday 1 July 5pm

APPLY HERE

Avoid using iPads and iPhones as ‘digital dummies’ during the holidays

info@wearewinchester.co.uk (Andy Salter) — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 15:18:50 GMT

Tech a break: child psychiatrist urges parents in Southampton to avoid using iPads and iPhones as ‘digital dummies’ during the holidays

Parents should avoid their children becoming ‘transfixed’ by digital media like iPads and iPhones during the summer holidays and encourage a ‘talk not tap culture’ when children are on vacation, a top psychiatrist has said.

Priory’s Dr Hayley van Zwanenberg, clinical director of the Priory’s Southampton Wellbeing Centre , said that while access to digital media was educationally helpful, and iPads and iPhones relieved the boredom of long journeys and enabled working parents valuable ‘time off’, excessive screen time was limiting meaningful conversation within families.

She pointed to an article in the Archives of Disease in Childhood suggesting a child born today will have spent a full year of 24 hour days glued to screens by the time they reach the age of seven. Screen time is made up of time spent watching TV, playing games consoles, using a mobile, computer or tablet.

Dr van Zwanenberg, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, spoke ahead of National Unplugging Day (Sunday June 26) when parents are encouraged to turn off digital devices for 24 hours and break free from technology.

She said that some screen time was useful, and enjoyable, in the lives of young people, and in the summer holidays was inevitable.

But devices were sometimes used as ‘digital nannies’ or ‘digital dummies’ by those eager to keep children endlessly entertained.

Taken to excess, screen use contributed to health problems such as obesity - and also left children exposed to the dangers of cyber bullying.

“Children are still trying to establish their identity. Often they have not developed sufficient coping skills to manage their emotions, especially when engaging with social media,” she said.

“And the peer pressure and bullying they receive on social media can be very frightening, relentless and on a global scale. Any mistakes a teenager makes online, or any exposure to their private actions, might be recorded permanently and shared globally, to devastating effect.

“We also need to remember that teenagers are constantly on their digital devices posting items as a way of seeking “likes” and approval. They use social media as their main source of affirmation, and often form disastrous conclusions about themselves, or their futures, as a result of criticism or any type of humiliation.”

She said cyber bullying was rife but its consequences were often not anticipated.

“Many young people engaged in what we call cyber bullying do not even realise the impact they are having. Young people who post criticisms only see a computer screen, not their target’s body language or facial expressions. Young people are also very impulsive when they post. For the victim, social media can have a devastating impact, especially if they already have low self-esteem or symptoms of depression or anxiety. Allowing vulnerable teenagers exposure to negative social media, or unmonitored social media use, is something many doctors are concerned about.”

She urged parents to start talking to children at the age of around 7 or 8 about the dangers of social media.

“It should be as commonplace as warning your child about the dangers of cross the road. Set the boundaries of what is acceptable and not acceptable and ensure young people know that intimate personal detail is private. Young people are often far more receptive to this information than teenagers.

“Often car journeys can be a good time to discuss something with your child as you have their undivided attention (if they put their phones down). I would talk through stories of young people who have received a very difficult time over social media and not known how to cope with it.”

Dr van Zwanenberg said:

“I would advise children to:

1. Think before you post.

2. Do not encourage or “like” peers’ posts that could be considered unkind by others

3. Do not judge yourself by the number of “likes” you have on a post – it is meaningless

4. Remember if there is a post that distresses you, it might be misconstrued by you. The person posting it might be being driven by a desire to be popular, rather than someone who habours negative beliefs about you.

5. If you are distressed by something or someone on social media, turn it off or block them

6. It is fine to turn the internet off. True friends will still like and respect you.

7. If social media is causing you distress, tell an adult you trust.

8. Often young people are flattered by attention on the internet but if something goes wrong, you could be exploited.”

Priory Group are the UK’s leading mental healthcare specialists. The Priory Wellbeing Centre in The Avenue, Southampton, opened mental health outpatient services for children and adolescents this month (June) , in addition to its adult services.

Based on national figures, nearly 5,500 children and young people are thought to experience some type of mental health problem in Southampton.

The clinic employs qualified psychiatrists and therapists specialising in a wide range of conditions such as anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

The Centre also offers family support to help keep a young person well ‎at times of difficulty such as divorce or parental illness.

http://www.priorygroup.com/location-results/item/priory-wellbeing-centre-southampton

Mary Rose Museum

info@wearewinchester.co.uk (Andy Salter) — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 16:04:57 GMT

Mary Rose Museum Set to Re-Open

On 20th July 2016 the Mary Rose embarks on its next exciting chapter. Be one of the first to see the hull of Henry VIII’s favourite ship like you’ve never seen it before.

Visitors will see stunning panoramic views of the ship from all nine galleries through floor to ceiling glazing on the lower and main deck. On the upper deck, you will breathe the same air as Henry VIII’s warship for the first time in 23 years, with only a balcony between you and the hull.

The only 16th century warship on display in the world, the Mary Rose has been undergoing continuous conservation since she was raised in 1982. The hull was first sprayed with a mist of fresh chilled water and then with a water soluble wax from 1994. In April 2013 the Mary Rose entered a stage of controlled air-drying and a brand new museum that wowed the world was opened later that year.

The hull has now reached a stable state with this drying process, making the ship hall the largest environmentally controlled display case in the world.

If you’ve seen the Mary Rose before, be prepared to be amazed. If you have never visited, now is the time to do so!

Helen Bonser-Wilton, Chief Executive of the Mary Rose Trust said "We are delighted that our project works are almost complete and that visitors will be able to see stunning views of the ship from all nine galleries from 20th July. This is the culmination of decades of hard work by the Mary Rose Team and we can’t wait to share the new museum with everyone."

More information on Portsmouth Historic Dockyards can be found at their website

http://www.historicdockyard.co.uk/

Winchester Wine Festival News

info@wearewinchester.co.uk (Andy Salter) — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:04:21 GMT

Sponsor Announced

WINE FESTIVAL UNVEILS MERCURE HOTELS AS HEADLINE SPONSOR

Wine Festival Winchester has announced that its headline sponsor for 2016
will be Mercure Hotels.
Wine Festival Winchester is an annual event in the Guildhall attracting
over a thousand visitors to enjoy wine, food and fun galore. The festival is
the brainchild of local Masters of Wine and TV presenters Susie Barrie and
Peter Richards, together with co-director Claire Quigley Ward. It launched
in 2014 and is now a celebrated annual event – the festival was cited as
one of the reasons Winchester recently topped the list of Best Places to
Live in Britain by The Sunday Times.
Mercure operates the four-star Winchester Wessex Hotel, located next
door to both the Guildhall and Winchester’s famous cathedral, as part of
its 80-strong hotel estate in the UK. Susie & Peter are wine consultants for
the hotel group, putting together their seasonal Flavours from the Cellar
wine list and hosting live events such as Picnic with Mercure at Somerset
House on Friday 17th June.
‘We’re delighted to have Mercure as our headline sponsor for Wine
Festival Winchester 2016,’ comments Susie. ‘From working closely with
them, we know how seriously they take their wine and food so it’s a
natural partnership.’
The festival has attracted a good deal of sponsorship over the past two
years and other confirmed sponsors for the 2016 event include Dutton
Gregory Solicitors, Rathbones, The Myers Touch, Farrow & Ball, Wilkins
Kennedy, Hildon Natural Mineral Water, Marmalade on Toast, Social You,
Cath Lowe Photography, Winchester BID and Marsicans.
Tickets are on sale for Wine Festival Winchester 2016, which runs from 25-26
November in the Guildhall. Please see www.thewinefestival.co.uk for more
details on the 2016 festival plus photos, videos and reviews of the previous
events, or contact Festival Manager Rosie Bowerman for more details or
images (rosie@thewinefestival.co.uk).

WINCHESTER THEATRE ARTS SUMMER SCHOOLS

info@wearewinchester.co.uk (Andy Salter) — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 16:02:54 GMT

Book now and save £60

WINCHESTER THEATRE ARTS SUMMER SCHOOLS - BOOK NOW AND SAVE £60!

How about a whole week of Winchester Theatre Arts fun? Dancing, singing and acting all day, every day for an entire week.

Children aged 7-10 can Enjoy a Lion King themed week which will also include mask-making and circus skills. 25th to 29th July.

Older performers aged 11-18 are offered a Best of British Musical Theatre week where they will learn to master some of the West End’s greatest hit numbers, with specialist workshops from industry professionals. 1st to 5th August.

Both weeks are 9.30am-4pm and will culminate in a performance for friends and family. Early drop off and late pick up also available.

*BOOK NOW TO SAVE £60*

For more information and to book you place

E-mail: wtasummerschools@outlook.com

Or call: 01962 884133

Slug and Lettuce due for revamp

info@wearewinchester.co.uk (Andy Salter) — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 11:54:12 GMT

In the heart of Winchester, leading bar chain, the Slug and Lettuce will be restoring its grade II listed building to its former glory with a £200K investment.

Situated across two floors, the refurbishment will see this timeless establishment receive a glamorous new look across its two floors with the introduction of a beautiful new outside seating area, incorporating stunning views of the Cathedral gardens. With 2-for-1 cocktails all day every day, Cocktail Masterclasses and ‘Wine Down Wednesdays’, the new offering will cater for a variety of occasions, whether it be a birthday celebration or a long leisurely catch up with friends.

A launch party will be taking place on the 23rd June 2016, where the first 100 guests will receive a complimentary glass of Prosecco whilst sampling a variety of delicacies from the new food and drinks menu, brining world cuisine to the high street. Combining foreign flavours with the existing best of British offering, guests can sample everything from Moroccan lamb, to Thai-style noodles and even alcoholic ice-cream. The drinks menu has also been refreshed so that customers can wash their meals down with the best cocktails in town, with a new draught and bottle section at the weekend.

Francesca Dickinson, General Manager of The Slug and Lettuce Winchester, said: “We have been incredibly lucky with this venue as due to its size and fantastic exterior, we have always stood out on the high street, but it is great that we will be able to re-launch to the people of Winchester with a gorgeous new interior. We are hoping that the introduction of our new cocktail master class and our Fast and Fresh lunch time offer, will provide locals with something fresh and innovative!“

Slug and Lettuce Winchester, 12 – 13 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9ES

Running Wild......

info@wearewinchester.co.uk (Andy Salter) — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 11:37:22 GMT

Selecting the right trainers for Sports

Wilds Sports in Jewry Street is possibly 'Winchesters’ longest established retailer. Stocking a wide variety of sports equipment, footwear and clothing for the serious sports person. Wilds provide a friendly advice and service, and running is a key area in which the staff offer expert technical advice. This is backed up by a Gait Analysis service.

More and more people are running and this may be for a variety of reasons… some to keep fit, some to lose weight, some as part of a training program and some for enjoyment - At the gym, on the road or on Winchesters many footpaths and trails

One thing all these people have in common is needing to understand the importance of running in the correct footwear to avoid injuries and improve performance. Buying the wrong running shoes can leave you injured and unprotected and by the time you have found the correct ones you may have wasted money too.

Gait analysis provides runners with essential information about their running style. This is important however long they have been running, as only through knowing their running style will they be able to select the right shoes.

The major focus of gait analysis is to measure the degree of pronation. Pronation is the natural inward roll of the foot as the outside part of the heel strikes the ground. This roll acts as a shock absorber for the leg and body, optimally distributing the force of the impact of the heel hitting the ground.

Runners (and walkers) can basically be put into 2 categories – Overpronator or Neutral

Overpronation is when the feet roll inward too much

Neutral is when the foot keeps straight

There is a third category - Underpronation (or supination) this is where the feet don’t roll inward enough. However this is very unusual .

Gait analysis matches the runner’s degree of pronation with the correct shoe type, with the aims of counter-balancing the degree of overpronation, helping reduce the risk of injury and improving running efficiency.

WHAT IS VIDEO GAIT ANALYSIS?

It involves running for a few minutes on a treadmill while a video is made of the runner’s feet. This footage is then slowed down and analysed in detail by an expert who will explain the findings. Runners can then try a variety of shoes selecting cushioning, structured cushioning or maximum support options according to the results.

As well as helping runners to find the right shoe through assessing the moment of the foot, video gait analysis also looks at the leg and body’s movement and efficiency to see if the analysis can help the runner further. By slowing the video down and viewing the different running stages in detail, we can help identify certain movements which may be triggering injuries or affecting running efficiency.

Pop in and speak to a member of staff to book an appointment with one of Wilds Sports running experts.

Outdoor Cinema comes to Winchester

info@wearewinchester.co.uk (Andy Salter) — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 14:24:49 GMT

Cult Screens Outdoor Cinema comes to Winchester

Experience some old classics and latest blockbusters in the backdrop of Winchester's most famous landmark.

Throughout the summer Cult Screens will be showcasing everything from this year’s Oscar nominated films including: The Revenant and Star Wars The Force Awakens through to cult classics and some of the most loved retro films. From Grease, Dirty Dancing, Top Gun and Labyrinth

View films, times and book tickets here.

http://cultscreens.co.uk/whats-on-in-winchester/

We Are Winchester Relaunch Website

info@wearewinchester.co.uk (Andy Salter) — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 20:01:15 GMT

Fresh, sparkly new website

We have revamped our website to make it easier for you to use. We hope you like it

10 Reasons You Should Love Blogging

info@wearewinchester.co.uk (Andy Salter) — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 20:01:15 GMT

Blog posts are a great way to get recognized within your community and share your voice. Here are the top 10 reasons you should love writing blog posts.

Anyone can make one:
For better or worse, anyone can write a blog post about anything they want. Everyone has a voice and the best voices will rise to the top.

The writer can show their personality:
In blog posts, the writer has more leeway to add in their voice and personality than other types of writing.

Blogs are a great form of mass communication:
You can help people, learn new things, entertain your audience—the possibilities are endless and amazing. Blogging opens up all of these to a very wide audience.

You can make money:
Get the right blog going and you can make a lot of money through advertising and sponsored posts.

It allows people to craft better thoughts:
Instead of reading haphazard, uneducated Facebook statuses, it’s much better to see people’s thought process in a well-written blog post.

You can establish a community:
Blogging allows you to connect with other individuals who share the same interests. Sharing ideas and opinions within your community helps establish yourself as a thought leader.

Good for SEO:
Keeping content on your site fresh and relevant, you can use your blog to boost the search engine ranking (SEO) of your site and your business.

It brings people back to your site:
If your blog is strong enough and updated regularly, people will come back looking for more and bring traffic back to your site as well.

It’s free:
It costs you a grand total of zero dollars to post to the blog, so if you have something to say, there’s nothing to stop you.

You can establish yourself as a thought leader:
A blog is a great place for your original thoughts, and it can be a wonderful way to show off your individuality. If people like your ideas, you can become a thought leader in your industry!

What else do you love about blogs? Let me know!