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Rick Stein’s Restaurant Hosts 40th Anniversary for Winchester Radio as Dining Scene Flourishes in Southwest

Rick stein: At Rick Stein’s High Street restaurant in Winchester, Winchester Radio celebrated its 40th anniversary festively. Formerly “Winchester Hospital Radio” since 1968, 94.7 FM is a vital community broadcaster. Volunteers, businesses, and the Winchester mayor celebrated the station’s service to older residents and community connections.

Restaurant Rick Stein generously hosted the celebration, and local businesses like The Mercure Winchester Wessex Hotel, Hotel Du Vin, and others donated raffle prizes. Tony Knight, a 40-year volunteer, expressed his excitement and hopes for a 2034 golden anniversary celebration. Winchester Radio Chair Anna O’Brien thanked volunteers and community partners for making the station a beloved resource.

The Trencherman’s Guide highlights Rick Stein as Southwest England’s fine dining leader. This Stein-endorsed dining guide added three Gloucestershire restaurants in 2024. The Trencherman’s Guide only recommends restaurants with excellent food and atmosphere.

The Mint restaurant at Tewkesbury Park, with its unique blend of local and Asian flavors, Cheltenham’s The Greenway Hotel Garden Room with its tranquil garden views, and Slad’s Woolpack Inn, known for its rustic charm and British classics, are this year’s additions

Winchester Radio celebrates decades of community service, and Rick Stein’s thriving culinary scene gains recognition. Stein’s impact is felt across the region, from his Winchester restaurant to the Trencherman’s Guide’s elite dining experiences.

Mangesh Wakchaure is a veteran writer working at London Lens, focusing on foreign news coverage on a range of topics.