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H E LLO WELCOME TO WINCHESTER MAGAZINE ISSUE EIGHTEEN WINTER 2019 WHAT’S INSIDE... Magician Ben Hart’s city Christmas The best festive wining and dining, baking and making Meet Father Christmas across the city Local specialists, makers, movers and shakers Winchester Magazine has a print run of 10,000, with our Spring issue out in March. For all advertising enquiries: WE’RE FEELING FESTIVE! There’s no better place to be at Christmas than in Winchester. From the bustling Christmas market full of local traders to the sweet singing of the choristers in the cathedral choir, city traditions great and small all contribute to a fabulous festive season. This issue we bring you an eclectic mix of Winter activities to choose from – from ice skating and lantern-making to cookery classes, gin-blending experiences and more. We catch up with Britain’s Got Talent finalist Ben Hart, who grew up in the city and returns every year for Christmas, and find out from Winchester mayor Councillor Eleanor Bell where her favourite places are to feel festive. At Winchester Prison we meet chaplain David Hinks, who will be sharing the Christmas message with inmates. And at Winchester Churches Nightshelter we hear the story of Mike Jacobs, who has turned his life around. Vicky on 07490 188439 [email protected] Inside you’ll also find pages of great ideas for places to wine and dine – from small independents offering Hampshire fare to big hotels offering special festive nights. Liz on 07930 324623 [email protected] Learn more about local wines and spirits and book the best spots in city restaurants with our guide to the most sought-after tables. For editorial enquiries: With thanks to: Isobel Stacey, ADH Printing and Rosemount Design. As always, we’d like to say a big thank-you to our advertisers, who help us to create a magazine we’re really proud of. Cover image courtesy of: We wish them, and you, a very happy Christmas. Designed by: Enjoy! Louise Braithwaite www.madloupublishing.co.uk We Are 778 www.weare778.com ©Reproduction of any material in this publication or online, in whole or in part, is forbidden without prior consent from Winchester Magazine. Liz Liz Kavanagh Winchester Magazine [email protected] www.winchestermag.com 3