Winchester has a large liberal-minded public-sector middle-class: Hampshire County Council, the Winchester School of Art, King Alfred's College, and the genteel types round its ancient cathedral and public school.

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It was also a special occasion for the boys and girls from Kings Worthy Primary School, Winchester, who acted as bell boys and girls, handing out programmes to the specially-invited guests.

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Instructors from the Defence Food Services School at Worthy Down near Winchester spent the past six weeks crafting the 154lb (70kg) tiered cake.

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