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  • The Summer Walks programme

  • Lectures and talks

  • Members’ visits

  • A report on last year’s AGM

  • Volunteering with the Trust

Summer walks programme

The Summer Walks around Winchester are held from May to August every year.  Enthusiastic experts such as architects, historians, City guides and Council Conservation Officers take a small group around places of interest in the City.

If you have an idea for a summer walk or would like to volunteer as a guide, please contact Tessa at secretary@cityofwinchestertrust.co.uk

summer walks for members may-july 2025

This year we organised eight walks, featuring some wide-ranging and fascinating subjects.

spring talks programme 2025

Four talks were organised this spring. Talks are open to all, members and non-members.

members’ visits

Every year we organise outings for our members to a diverse selection of interesting venues away from Winchester.  In the past these have included Spitalfields, Longford Castle, Bletchley Park, West Dean Gardens and Goodwood House.  Expert guides discuss the history and points of interest.

2025 Members’ Visits Programme

 
 
 

Farley Chamberlayne Church and Merdon Castle, Thursday 5th June 2025

agm 2024

The Trust was very pleased to welcome members to St Peter’s Pastoral Centre in Jewry Street on 7th October. After the formal business the guest speaker was Professor Christopher Turner from Winchester BID, who gave a fascinating talk on the retail environment in Winchester city centre. Members can read a report of his talk in the December 2024 newsletter.

volunteering with the trust

We are always on the lookout for volunteers who can help the Trust with its work. Do you have a valuable skill or interest? Would you like to contribute to the Trust’s views on housing, Winchester’s economy or transport? Would you like to join one of our Planning Appraisal Group panels? Maybe you have an idea for a Summer Walk topic, or could even lead a walk or help organise the walks programme. Recently, members have played a crucial role helping the Trust and Winchester City Council Conservation Officers to survey buildings in the City’s Conservation Area for the Council’s Future 50 project.

Please do email or phone our secretary, Tessa Robertson, if you would like to help in any way. We are particularly looking for help with public relations and communications.