Category: Busking

Day 2640 Wednesday January 14th 2026 Winchester I didn’t think I’d be out today due to the forecast of rain on Monday for yesterday and today (they got it right for yesterday) but there was no sign of it today, so… A couple of young blokes sitting opposite the top spot ruled that out so it was down at old… Read more →

Day 2639 Monday January 12th 2026 Winchester There’s been a sudden change in temperature – at 10 degrees it’s almost tropical and like a revelation. I mean, it hasn’t been this warm in months AND no rain, though we’re back to the downpours over the next two days, apparently. The top spot was free – in fact there was no… Read more →

Day 2638 Saturday January 10th 2026 Winchester I knew the minute I got on the bike, bombing down Western Road, that I should have put one a second pair of socks and long johns…but I couldn’t be bothered turning back. The top spot was free – unusual for a Saturday afternoon but then again, at 2 degrees, it was bloody… Read more →

Day 2637 Friday January 2nd 2025 Winchester First day out in the new year. I walked into town earlier and although it was windy during the ride in, it was quite windless in the high street. There’s a violinist at the top spot – he was here earlier…and down at Nando’s, a sandwich board where I’d normally set up, which… Read more →

Day 2636 Wednesday December 24th 2025 Winchester Coming into the high street I can hear Kev groaning (whilst slouching in his chair, I’m assuming) down to the left and to the right, a massive crowd listening to something in front of the tree. I can just about make my way through them and get to The Square to start up… Read more →

Day 2635 Monday December 22nd 2025 Winchester Out a bit earlier today and I could have set up in The Square but I fancied yesterday’s spot. Then again, yesterday’s papers is yesterday’s news and who’s interested in that?! And so it came to pass that today was nothing like yesterday. Well, not in terms of coinage. I played the same… Read more →