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Site Archive from January – December 2016

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December

  • Allison Symes: Seasonal Limericks and Flash Fiction
  • Gopi Chandroth: Experiments with Spirituality
  • Mike Sedgwick: Give a Girl Some Graphite
  • Janet Williams: A Year of Chandler’s Ford Today in 2016
  • Janet Williams: How Do You Celebrate Christmas? My Christmas in Chandler’s Ford
  • Allison Symes: What I Like (and Dislike) about Christmas
  • Reverend Peter Hutchinson: Some Christmas Thoughts
  • Janet Williams: Christmas Gathering at Beacon Café, St. Boniface Church 2016
  • Gopi Chandroth: Room 235
  • Nicola Slade: Christmas Books and Local Settings
  • Chippy Minton: How Do You Solve Problems?
  • Chippy Minton: Thornden Community Wind Band Christmas Concert
  • Wendy Blackman: Eastleigh Lions: Santa’s Grotto at Brambridge Garden Centre 2016
  • Gopi Chandroth: Otterbourne Mummers: Traditional Mummers Play in Otterbourne, Christmas 2016
  • Janet Williams: Christmas News: Eastleigh Rotary Club with Trigger the Train in Chandler’s Ford
  • Janet Williams: Review: Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at St. Boniface Church 2016
  • SO53 News: Santa and The Round Table Visiting Chandler’s Ford Area
  • Allison Symes: Local Author News: Richard Hardie
  • Tracy Dale: Chandler’s Ford Local History: Purkess Close, off Brownhill Road
  • Mike Sedgwick: The End of Sri Lanka
  • Nicola Slade: Introducing Myself – Nicola Slade
  • Janet Williams: The Travels of Wendy and Lou in Chandler’s Ford
  • Allison Symes: What’s Your Favourite Film Theme? My Top Ten
  • SO53 Neews: Wooden Train Built by Eastleigh Men’s Shed Arrived at Chandler’s Ford Station
  • Janet Williams: Chandler’s Ford Today Community Website – New Design, Great Content
  • Mike Sedgwick: As Others See Us – Brexit Britain
  • Gopi Chandroth: British Etiquette: a Survivor’s Guide
  • SO53 News: Hocombe Mead Survey: Your Help Needed
  • Roger Clark: Trip of a Lifetime – My Antarctic Trip
  • Janet Williams: Roger Clark’s Quest to Antarctica to Photograph the Right Penguins
  • SO53 News: Round Table Brings Santa to Chandler’s Ford and Valley Park – 2016
  • Wellie: Gardening Tips for December by Wellie

November

  • Gopi: Memory: I am Sure I Knew What it Meant
  • SO53 News: The Race Centre Supports Children in Need
  • Chippy Minton: Review: Extravaganza of Musical Shows by Eastleigh Operatic and Musical Society
  • Janet Williams: Christmas at Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market 2016
  • Allison Symes: Book Launch News: Martin Kyrle and Michael Roberts
  • Hugh Benham: Advent Sunday at St Boniface Church: Sunday 27 November 2016
  • Mike Sedgwick: Michael Ondaatje – Author
  • Janet Williams: Meet 92-year-old War Veteran Frank Damerell
  • Janet Williams: Eastleigh Operatic and Musical Society: Extravaganza of Musical Shows
  • Janet Williams: Eastleigh Christmas Lights Switch On and Fun Day; Winter Open Studios 2016
  • Allison Symes: Books of 2016; Ebook Surgeries at Chandler’s Ford Library
  • SO53 News: World Sight Day: Lions Club of Eastleigh Supports Open Sight
  • SO53 News: The Japanese Red Cross at Netley, 1915-16
  • Roger White: Chandler’s Ford Memories: Station Lane; Being a Cadet in the 1950s
  • Chippy Minton: What Price Democracy?
  • Janet Williams: Remembrance Sunday in Chandler’s Ford 2016
  • Janet Williams: Review: Joint Charities 43rd Annual Christmas Market Chandler’s Ford 2016
  • SO53 News: Sunday 13th November 2016 – Remembrance Sunday Service in Eastleigh Borough
  • Janet Williams: Joint Charities 43rd Christmas Market: Saturday 12th November 2016 at Methodist Church Hall
  • Allison Symes: Review: All My Sons – Excellent Production by Chameleon Theatre Company
  • Cockhorse: Review: The Spitfires Band (5th Nov 2016) and My Other Ramblings
  • Chippy Minton: Review: The Spitfires: Last Night of the Proms 2016 – the 14th Eastleigh Scout and Guide Band
  • Mike Sedgwick: Buddhist Rituals
  • Chippy Minton: Review: The Railway Children
  • Allison Symes: My Top 10 Classical Music Greats
  • Janet Williams: Remembrance and Thanksgiving
  • Mike Sedgwick: Teachers Who Inspire
  • Wellie: Gardening Tips for November by Wellie
  • Janet Williams: Review: All My Sons – Chameleon Theatre Company 2016
  • Roger White: Memories of Station Lane, Chandler’s Ford

October

  • Janet Williams: Closed: Stairway Bakery and Coffee Shop at Fryern Arcade
  • Chippy Minton: Spitfires in Concert – Last Night of the Proms – 5th November 2016
  • SO53 News: Halloween – Want to Avoid Trick or Treat?
  • Allison Symes: The Writing Life – Barbara Large, Part 2
  • Janet Williams: Harry Baker the Sunshine Kid; All My Sons
  • Sheila Hardiman: Chameleon Theatre Company Supports Chandler’s Ford Good Neighbours
  • Allison Symes: The Story Shuffle Project Update
  • Chippy Minton: Too Many Coffee Shops in Eastleigh? Think Again.
  • Allison Symes: The Writing Life – Barbara Large, Part 1
  • Allison Symes: The Story Shuffle Project
  • Janet Williams: Celebrate Harvest Festival
  • Allison Symes: What Makes a Good Writing Conference?
  • Mike Sedgwick: How to Win a Pumpkin Competition
  • Wellie: Gardening Tips for October by Wellie
  • Chippy Minton: Leaving for University
  • Tricia Urquhart: Fairtrade Autumn Market Friday 14th October 2016 St. Martin in the Wood Church

September

  • Allison Symes: Away Days: Bath by Allison Symes
  • Mike Sedgwick: In Praise of Eastleigh Taxis
  • Janet Williams: New Autumn South West Trains Fares Promotion and Cycling Promotional Video
  • Janet Williams: It’s Back – Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market
  • Allison Symes: Writing Tools: Why I use Scrivener Writing Software
  • Mike Sedgwick: Animal, Vegetable, or Neither?
  • Allison Symes: A Peek into My Writing World – Tools and Inspirations
  • Allison Symes: Flash Fiction – What is it?
  • Andy Vining: Going Full Circle: the Journey of Hiltonbury Jerseys
  • Chippy Minton: In Praise of Royal Victoria and Itchen Valley Country Parks
  • SO53 News: Appealing for Information: Burglary on Lakewood Road Chandler’s Ford
  • SO53 News: The Art of Crime at Chandler’s Ford Library: 14th Sep 2016 7pm
  • SO53 News: Lost iPad in Dark Leather Case and Black MS Paper Diary
  • Janet Williams: “Doing it for Imogen” – Bike Ride for Piam Brown Ward
  • Allison Symes: Reminder: Creative Writing Classes at The Dovetail Centre
  • Wellie: Gardening Tips for September by Wellie

August

  • SO53 News: Missing: Baby Tunisian Spur Thighed Tortoise
  • Janet Williams: Is it too Early to Mention…Christmas (in August)?
  • Allison Symes: Road to Agincourt: When Medieval Life Comes Alive Like Magic
  • Roger White: Where is “The Parade” in Chandler’s Ford? Memories from my 1950s Childhood
  • Allison Symes: Would You Live a Medieval Life?
  • SO53 News: Outstanding A Level and Vocational Results at Barton Peveril – 2016
  • Christine Clark: Roads that Change Their Names in Chandler’s Ford
  • Allison Symes: Following the King: on the Great Ships Trail
  • Roger White: Roger White: My Family History in Chandler’s Ford and Hursley
  • Allison Symes: Timeless Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet, Thornden Hall
  • Mike Sedgwick: Book of Kells
  • Wellie: Gardening Tips for August by Wellie

July

  • Chippy Minton: Review: Thornden School – Singing in the Rain
  • Janet Williams: Public Meeting: Men’s Shed Coming to Chandler’s Ford
  • Allison Symes: The Poetic Life: Interview with Sandra Gordon, Part 1
  • Mike Sedgwick: Nothing to do – Really?
  • Allison Symes: Want to Become a Heritage Guide?
  • Wellie: Gardening Tips for July by Wellie
  • Allison Symes: Away Days – Salisbury

June

  • SO53 News: Protection of Open Space – Hiltonbury Farmhouse. What’s Your View?
  • SO53 News: EU Referendum – Eastleigh
  • Allison Symes: Interview: Jacci Gooding – The Writing Life
  • Doug Clews: Walking with Llamas – By Doug Clews
  • Chippy Minton: Review: Thornden Community Wind Band Concert
  • Janet Williams: Highbridge Community Farm: Grow and Enjoy Fresh Local Produce
  • Allison Symes: Interview: Jacci Gooding – Adventures in Self Publishing
  • Mike Sedgwick: Secret Lives of Chandler’s Ford
  • Martin Napier: Growing up in Chandler’s Ford: 1950s – 1960s: Rotrax Memories; Joy of Powerboat – Part 14
  • Janet Williams: Days Out: Coach on Fire Today but Chandler’s Ford Children were Safe
  • Allison Symes: Away Days from Chandler’s Ford Station: York
  • Ray Fishman: Hiltingbury Tennis Club Update
  • Allison Symes: Interview Kate Day: Chocolate Muffin Publishing
  • SO53 News: Consultation on Preventing Anti-social Behaviour in Chandler’s Ford Shopping Area
  • Wellie: Gardening Tips for June by Wellie

May

  • SO53 News: Eastleigh Police: Vehicle Crime
  • Allison Symes: In the King’s Footsteps on the Great Ship Trail
  • SO53 News: Eastleigh Police: Crime Prevention – Purse theft
  • Janet Williams: For a Fairer World: Fairtrade Fashion Show in Chandler’s Ford
  • Allison Symes: How to Spot a Real Writing Competition
  • Martin Napier: Growing up in Chandler’s Ford: 1950s – 1960s: Passions for Power Boat, Bike, and Lambretta (Part 13)
  • Dave Key: The Historic Gardens of England: Hampshire
  • Chippy Minton: Review: One Man, Two Guvnors by Thornden School
  • Allison Symes: Fun Day – Fryern Funtasia 2016
  • Epicduda: Review: The Pirates of Penzance by Eastleigh Operatic and Musical Society
  • Mike Sedgwick: Life aboard a Tall Ship: Jubilee Sailing Trust’s Ship Lord Nelson
  • Allison Symes: Review: The Pocket Dream by Chameleon Theatre Company
  • Betty Brooking: Chandler’s Ford School Days: 1970s – 1980s by Betty Brooking
  • Martin Napier: Growing up in Chandler’s Ford: 1950s – 1960s: the Joy of Powerboat Race and Cycling (Part 12)
  • Chippy Minton: Not Britain’s Got Talent
  • Janet Williams: Chandler’s Ford Fryern Funtasia 2016
  • Wellie: Gardening Tips for May by Wellie
  • Janet Williams: Chandler’s Ford Library: Margaret Tee’s Royal Memorabilia

April

  • Allison Symes: World Book Night 2016 and the 400th Anniversary of Shakespeare
  • Pastor Bob Dibb: Mission Impossible Accomplished
  • Janet Williams: Chandler’s Ford St. George’s Day Parade 2016
  • SO53 News: Where can you Join an Alpha Course in Chandler’s Ford?
  • Fiona Moir: 11 Bournemouth Road to be Given New Lease of Life with goPhysio
  • Chippy Minton: Review: The 14th Eastleigh Scout and Guide Band St. George’s Day Concert 2016
  • Allison Symes and Richard Hardie: Scam Alerts
  • Allison Symes: Phone Scams
  • Janet Williams: Not Just Crafts: Chandler’s Ford Craft Market – Crafters, Author, Cartoonist
  • SO53 News: Romsey Male Voice Choir’s Special Charity Concert
  • Allison Symes: Watching the Detectives
  • Mike Sedgwick: Walk on the Isle of Wight
  • Janet Williams: April Events in Chandler’s Ford
  • Janet Williams: The Central Precinct – Old and New
  • Allison Symes: History: News from Agincourt
  • Wellie: Gardening Tips for April by Wellie
  • Mike Sedgwick: Always Read the Label
  • Allison Symes: 50 Things I Like about the Chandler’s Ford Area (Part 2)

March

  • Chippy Minton: Chandler’s Ford from the 1980s – Part 3
  • Allison Symes: Drop a Bag Day – Society of St. James
  • Janet Williams: Easter 2016: Family and Chocolate
  • Janet Williams: The Central Precinct – Old and New
  • Allison Symes: 50 Things I Like about the Chandler’s Ford Area (Part 1)
  • Chippy Minton: Chandler’s Ford from the 1980s – Part 2
  • Chippy Minton: Coffee vs Discount in Eastleigh
  • Mike Sedgwick: Maiden Flight
  • Epicduda: Review: Sudden Death at Thornbury Manor by Chandler’s Ford MDG Players
  • Janet Williams: Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market for the Community
  • Epicduda: My Belgium History Trip – Ypres and Chocolate
  • Janet Williams: Changes to Hampshire’s Household Waste Recycling Centres
  • Allison Symes: Writing as Therapy: Introducing Chocolate Muffin Publishing
  • Chippy Minton: Chandler’s Ford from the 1980s – Part 1
  • Janet Williams: Hiltingbury Post Office (and GoldDust)
  • SO53 News: The Friends of St. Anne’s Hospital, Liuli
  • SO53 News: Round Table Donate £6,000 to Local Good Causes
  • Paster Bob Dibb: Easter Message 2016
  • Chippy Minton: My Favourite Short Walk – Itchen Navigation from Bishopstoke to Allbrook
  • SO53 News: Official Opening of the Fryern Pavilion Extension
  • Janet Williams: In Love with My Wheelie Bin
  • Allison Symes: As You Like It… and I Did!
  • Mike Sedgwick: It’s Not My Funeral
  • Janet Williams: Mothering Sunday: Brambridge Garden Centre and Itchen Walk
  • Hugh Benham: Easter at the Parish Church of Chandler’s Ford
  • Janet Williams: Celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the Spitfire
  • Allison Symes: Producing a Local Legend: Sir Bevis of Hampton
  • Ray Fishman: Eastleigh FC Supports Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal
  • SO53 News: Could you be a ‘Befriender’ for Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
  • Wellie: Gardening Tips for March from Wellie

February 2016

  • Janet Williams: Support St John Ambulance: Hendy Ford Eastleigh 10k Road Race 2016
  • Janet Williams: How Do You Get to Hiltingbury Lakes (without Getting Lost)?
  • Allison Symes: Beware of Thieves Using “Distraction Technique” in Chandler’s Ford
  • Chippy Minton: Why Don’t Cyclists Use Cycle Lanes?
  • SO53 News: Share Your Hendy Stories
  • Allison Symes: National Theatre Live in Chandler’s Ford and Eastleigh Areas
  • Janet Williams: Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market – Saturday 12th March 2016
  • SO53 News: Weekend Burglaries – Hiltingbury Road
  • Allison Symes: Revamping Fleming Park. Fancy Swimming alongside a Local Fiction Writer?
  • Martin Napier: Growing up in Chandler’s Ford: 1950s – 1960s: Witnessing My First Powerboat Race (Part 11)
  • Janet Williams: Emu Escaped
  • Ray Fishman: Hiltingbury Tennis Club
  • Chippy Minton: Review: Thornden School: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
  • SO53 News: What’s On in Chandler’s Ford – Spring 2016
  • Allison Symes: How Have Your Reading Habits Changed?
  • Martin Napier: Growing up in Chandler’s Ford: 1950s – 1960s: Bikes, Boats, and Adventures (Part 10)
  • Martin Napier: Growing up in Chandler’s Ford: 1950s – 1960s: My Passions with Bikes and Boats (Part 9)
  • Janet Williams: Welcoming Year of Monkey: 8 February 2016
  • Allison Symes: Winter – Ugliness and Beauty in Chandler’s Ford
  • Mike Sedgwick: EU – In or Out?
  • Wellie: Gardening Tips for February from Wellie

January 2016

  • Allison Symes: Writing, Blogging, Social Media…What’s Your Favourite Forms of Writing?
  • Mike Sedgwick: Migrant Crisis: What’s Your View?
  • Janet Williams: Review of Aladdin by Chameleon Theatre Company
  • Janet Williams: Changes to Hampshire’s Household Waste Recycling Centres
  • Janet Williams: Lions Club Eastleigh: Go Kart Charity Challenge Cup
  • SO53 Neews: Eastleigh Borough Council Explains Why Local Plan Exhibitions Exclude Chandler’s Ford
  • Allison Symes: The Magic of Words: David Bowie and Alan Rickman
  • SO53 News: Steve Brine MP: Call for Future Local Plan Exhibitions to Include Chandler’s Ford
  • Allison Symes: Sharing the Joy of Libraries
  • Janet Williams: Hampshire Library Consultation: Have your Say
  • Mike Sedgwick: Journey to Sri Lanka: Creating a Local Library for 1,000 Girls
  • Janet Williams: Meet the Author Claire Fuller at Chandler’s Ford Library
  • SO53 News: Premiere of Movies at Thornden Hall – Friday 15th January 2016
  • Chippy Minton: Should We be Charged for Visits to the GP?
  • Allison Symes: Shakespeare Inspirations – Hamlet at Thornden Hall
  • SO53 News: Have Your Say: Police Funding Consultation Survey
  • Chippy Minton: News from Eastleigh parkrun
  • Mike Sedgwick: Tropical Diseases – What You Need to Know
  • SO53 News: Eastleigh Tec Hub Members Create Wearable Interactive Map for Agincourt Project
  • Janet Williams: Ignite Your 2016 with the Best of Chandler’s Ford Today 2015
  • Allison Symes: 10 Wishes for Chandler’s Ford for 2016
  • Wellie: Gardening Tips for January from Wellie

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