Samanta Gladkauskaite

A musical adaptation of the best‑selling children's series The Dinosaur That Pooped will be staged at Theatre Royal Winchester on August 4, featuring new songs by creators Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter. The show follows characters Danny and Dino as they try to attend their favourite band's final concert, blending comedy, audience interaction and a light‑hearted storyline aimed at young viewers.

Four new members have joined the Hampshire Care Association’s Executive Committee as part of its 2026–2030 strategy to strengthen leadership and representation in adult social care. The appointees bring experience across residential care, home care, supported living and complex care. Association leaders emphasised the value of the new members’ expertise in supporting providers, shaping policy and improving outcomes across Hampshire.

Fiona Whitehouse has been appointed a trustee of Winchester Hospice, motivated by the compassionate care her father and family received before his death. She plans to support the charity further by joining a fundraising trek and brings more than two decades of business and community experience. The hospice’s chair, Nick Vaughan, said her background will aid efforts to expand income and strengthen the organisation.

A historical timeline display at Romsey Abbey has been refurbished and extended to include King Charles III, supported and funded by the Friends of Romsey Abbey. Trustee Andrew Keeling oversaw the update, which clarifies the Abbey’s historical progression alongside monarchs and national events. The charity expects the new foam-board displays to last up to a decade and encourages public engagement with the improved visual presentation.

Pro Vision has relocated its Winchester office to Hazeley Enterprise Park in Twyford, consolidating its full local team in one location for the first time. Company leaders emphasise the collaborative, modern workspace and long‑term growth plans, including expanding into an adjoining unit in 2027. The consultancy has a longstanding relationship with Hazeley Group and previously helped design the building it now occupies. Hazeley Group is redeveloping the park with new facilities, and both organisations highlight the strength of their partnership and shared future development. Employees played a central role in designing the new office, reflecting Pro Vision’s employee‑owned structure.

Award‑winning illusionists Jay and Joss, known for their Britain’s Got Talent appearance, will perform their show It’s Not a Game at Theatre Royal Winchester on July 23 and 24. The production features contemporary stage illusions combining danger, precision and theatrical storytelling, with critics describing it as spectacular and awe‑inspiring. The duo, named the Magic Circle’s Champions of Stage Illusion 2024, have performed at high‑profile events and collaborated with Stephen Mulhern. Tickets and details are available through the theatre.

Graduate Outcomes Survey data shows that 90.1 percent of University of Winchester graduates are in employment or further study within 15 months, raising the institution to 12th place among English universities. Several courses rank in the national top 10, including Film Production in first place. The university also performs strongly in Teaching Excellence Framework metrics, while national research indicates continuing high demand for graduates among UK employers.