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Winchester is the 2nd oldest mayoralty in England, dating from c1200 when the city was capital of Wessex & England. The 826th mayor is Cllr Sudhakar Achwal.
United Kingdom
Joined March 2016
⚠️M27 closure ⚠️ Fully closed between J9 (Whiteley) and J11 (Fareham) from 8pm on Weds 24 Dec 2025 to 4am on Sun 4 Jan 2026. A giant concrete underpass will be slid into place as part of the major upgrade to junction 10. Plan ahead to avoid severe delays https://t.co/sFRobiEGcC
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The Mayor of Winchester Cllr Sudhakar Achwal wishes all a happy and peaceful Diwali 🕯️
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The Bollywood Evening is SOLD OUT, but there are lots of other exciting events still to come in the Mayoral Charity season! An Evening of Jazz Piano, a Murder Mystery Evening and the Annual Quiz Night led by top quizzer Kevin Ashman are all on sale now: https://t.co/9XrQhUoUMr
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Buy tickets for The Mayor of Winchester's Charity's upcoming events. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!
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Did you know some of our libraries have free period products? You can also donate unopened products to our donations boxes. Find out where: https://t.co/6jAGVQH1oC
#FreePeriodProducts #PeriodPoverty #PeriodProducts
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🎟️ Tickets for a November Murder Mystery Evening in Twyford Parish Hall in aid of the 2025/6 Mayoral Charities are now on sale - this fun evening will include a three course meal:
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Tickets are now available for Murder Mystery Evening at Twyford Parish Hall, Winchester on Saturday 15th November 2025. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!
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The Mayor looks forward to attending tomorrow's free #JaneAusten anniversary service in @WinCathedral 👇 The Mayor's full diary:
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You're invited!💌 To celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth and the installation of a memorial statue in the Inner Close, Winchester Cathedral is holding a special service. 🎫Book your free tickets to the service here: https://t.co/Q6rONRrLc6
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In the next week, the Mayor looks forward to events including @BasingMayor's Civic Service, the Law Sunday service, and Winchester District Citizens Advice' Coffee Break meeting. Future Mayoral Charity events: https://t.co/9XrQhUoUMr 2/2
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The Mayor recently attended the #ClarendonMarathon, organised by @WinchRotary. He was also delighted to meet Southern Bookcrafts Club in their bindery and to attend a Civic Service alongside the Mayor of Bordon Catherine Clark. 1/2
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Nominate a local hero 👇
📣 NOMINATE NOW 📣 Heroes sought to switch on the 2025 Christmas Lights. Nominate a local hero to help switch on the Winchester Christmas Lights on Thursday 13 November! Nominations are open until 31 October 2025. To make a nomination, please visit: https://t.co/o4uEExe3Xt ⭐️
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The Deputy Mayor Cllr Jamie Scott joined @WinchesterSCC for last night's parade at Worthy Down. Thank you to the Cadets for their hospitality and welcome 🙏 Photo: Cadet Grace (R) demonstrating knot-tying
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This week, the Mayor's engagements include the Winchester Legal Walk in aid of Winchester District Citizens Advice and the reopening of the University of Winchester Martial Rose Library: https://t.co/D7TPz6JbYj 2/2
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The Mayor of #Winchester has had another great week out and about - he spent time with the Oliver's Battery Countryside Group, the @BoazProject, the Hampshire Puja and Cultural Association, In the Clouds Cosmetics in Denmead, and Blue Angel Care. 1/2
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Tickets are now on sale for the @MayorWinchester popular annual quiz ft Winchester's wonder quizzer Kevin Ashman. Proceeds will benefit the 2025/6 Mayoral Charities Trinity, @HomeStartWinch & @winacc: https://t.co/qgOCKUNPM4
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The Mayor was delighted to be the guest of @school_kings Winchester for the official opening of their new reception area. Thank you to all from the school for their warm welcome to the Mayor Cllr Sudhakar Achwal and the Mayoress Cllr Vivian Achwal 🤗
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The next event in the mayoral charity calendar - a talk by quiz legend Kevin Ashman - is sold out, but tickets are also now on sale for a Bollywood Evening and a Jazz Piano Evening: https://t.co/9XrQhUoUMr 2/2
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Buy tickets for The Mayor of Winchester's Charity's upcoming events. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!
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The Mayor's been delighted to spend time with 2025/6 mayoral charity @HomeStartWinch - marking its 20th anniversary - and Winchester Art Club in the past few days, as well as welcoming visitors to Abbey House for #heritageopendays 1/2
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The 10th anniversary of Winchester's Heritage Open Days has officially began. The Mayor of Winchester's official residence Abbey House will be open to the public on Saturday as part of the heritage festival. @MayorWinchester Cllr Sudhakar Achwal spoke to That's TV.
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More info about the historic #Winchester mayoral residence Abbey House 👇 https://t.co/EVs6lt5aJF
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Parks & GardensHampshire Gardens TrustVisit Winchester Abbey...
Visit historic Abbey House in #Winchester today as part of #heritageopendays - it’s open to the public until 3pm. @MayorWinchester looks forward to welcoming you 🤗
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The Mayor was proud to present the medals at Winchester Personal Bests alongside @EveryoneActive Sporting Champions Caitlin Hatfield and Kate Healey - what a fantastic event! 👏 We look forward to Winchester Aqua Bests in October.
WELL DONE to the nearly 200 adults with a wide range of learning and physical disabilities who took part in last week's 2025 Winchester Personal Bests!🏅 https://t.co/OAGQEfBBSF
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Bollywood and Jazz are the heart of the next events to be held in aid of the 2025/6 Winchester Mayoral Charities. 💫 Bollywood Evening, Sat 25 Oct at 7pm 🎹 Robert Carter's Jazz Piano Concert, Fri 7 Nov at 7pm More info & booking: https://t.co/9XrQhUoUMr
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