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Review: Chandler’s Ford Joint Charities 45th Christmas Market 2018

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As the government is in Brexit turmoil (‘near Civil War’, according to the BBC), we’re bringing you some stability here from Chandler’s Ford for a change.

The annual Chandler’s Ford Joint Charities Christmas Market brings the sort of stability, unity, and friendship that we all need at times of crisis. Last weekend I went to the market, as I had done so for many years, and felt warmth, joy, and a genuine sense of hope for the future. [Read more…] about Review: Chandler’s Ford Joint Charities 45th Christmas Market 2018

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Chandler’s Ford War Memorial – In Loving Memory of William Joseph Tosdevine

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I walked past Chandler’s Ford war memorial this morning and saw this wreath:

A moving note for Gunner William Joseph Tosdevine (51103) - Chandler's Ford war memorial 2018
A moving note for Gunner William Joseph Tosdevine (51103) – Chandler’s Ford war memorial 2018

In loving memory of my great great grandfather

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Remembrance Sunday in Chandler’s Ford 2018

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There was a rainbow in the morning and the rain stopped for the Remembrance parade and services.

At the Chandler’s Ford war memorial, a crowd of hundreds – from veterans to youth groups, families, and people of different ethnic groups – all gathered to pay their respects.

Hursley Road looked like this in 1918 (peace day celebration), and 1989. [Read more…] about Remembrance Sunday in Chandler’s Ford 2018

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Margatet Doores: Love’s Greatest Gift – Remembrance

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In the late spring of 2014 I read with interest of the national plans to commemorate the fallen of WW1. It was accepted that these commemorations would not in any way be an attempt to glorify war but were to be an acknowledgment of the great sacrifice made by so many.

It was also decided that these commemorations would continue until November 2018. It was suggested that researching the names on local war memorials could be an appropriate way of doing this. [Read more…] about Margatet Doores: Love’s Greatest Gift – Remembrance

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Review: Fairtrade Evening in Chandler’s Ford 2018

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I felt privileged to help with the fantastic Fairtrade evening at St Martin’s on 2 November.

Items for sale included crafts from Leprosy Mission, Eastleigh’s Shop Equality (my husband couldn’t resist buying a baby wooden duck to go with his collection), fairly traded clothing from Nomad, beautiful jewellery made high in the hills in Guatemala and a huge Traidcraft stall. [Read more…] about Review: Fairtrade Evening in Chandler’s Ford 2018

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Book Review: Margaret Doores’ Love’s Greatest Gift – Remembrance

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If you have ever walked past the war memorial outside St Boniface Church in Hursley Road, you may have wondered about those named on it. Perhaps you wanted to know a bit more about them and how they died in the Great War. Or maybe a bit more about the Chandler’s Ford they left in 1914. [Read more…] about Book Review: Margaret Doores’ Love’s Greatest Gift – Remembrance

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Guides Tidied Up Chandler’s Ford Station

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By Mark Miller, Three Rivers Community Rail Partnership Officer

Last Thursday evening, around 30 Guides from Chandler’s Ford helped tidy the station in a brilliant display of community spirit.

As part of their work, the station had a full litter pick, the drainage holes on the footbridge were cleared, weeds were pulled up, leaves were collected up. [Read more…] about Guides Tidied Up Chandler’s Ford Station

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Hampshire Constabulary: Appeal and Advice after Chandler’s Ford and Eastleigh Burglaries

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From Hampshire Constabulary:

Eastleigh police are urging residents to follow crime prevention advice after a number of recent garage and shed break-ins in Chandler’s Ford and other surrounding areas. [Read more…] about Hampshire Constabulary: Appeal and Advice after Chandler’s Ford and Eastleigh Burglaries

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Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market and Other Local Events – from October 2018

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Don’t forget the renowned Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market is back on Saturday, the 6th of October, from 10am to 1pm.

It’ll be held at the Age Concern Hall, on Brownhill Road. Thanks to Steve Allen for running the market since 2015, supporting local people and local small businesses.

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Love’s Greatest Gift – Remembrance, by Margaret Doores

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Have you ever walked past the war memorial outside St. Boniface Church and stopped and wondered about the lives that lie beneath the names? Where did they live? Were they born here in Chandler’s Ford?

What sort of work did they do before joining up or were they career soldiers? And who was Margaret Caswell? She’s the only woman who is remembered here.

Well, now’s your chance to find out. [Read more…] about Love’s Greatest Gift – Remembrance, by Margaret Doores

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Little Free Library on Desborough Road in Eastleigh

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Summer seems to have gone. According to the BBC, there’ll be rain for many parts tonight, torrential in places. Squally winds in the south. UK flood warnings have been issued.

This morning, however, I saw something heartwarming on my way to work.

Walking past Desborough Road in Eastleigh this morning, I stopped at a house, which has a mini free library in the front garden. [Read more…] about Little Free Library on Desborough Road in Eastleigh

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Eastleigh Remembers – Truly Memorable

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Eastleigh is marking the 100th anniversary year of the end of the first world war today. The event pays tribute to Eastleigh’s role in the First World War.

In Eastleigh this afternoon, I visited a re-enactment of a field hospital, some vintage military vehicles, and have seen great displays by charities and businesses, such as Hampshire Scouts, One Community, Defense Medical Welfare Service, British Legion, Eastleigh and District Local History Society, Eastleigh Gurkha Nepalese Association, Royal Air Forces Association, the Rotary Club, Air Cadets, Peter Green, and local author Paul Nolan. [Read more…] about Eastleigh Remembers – Truly Memorable

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Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market and Other Local Events

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The Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market is back!

Saturday 8th September from 10am to 1pm, at the Age Concern Hall, on Brownhill Road.
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CCTV Issued: Purse Stolen from 91-year-old Woman in Chandler’s Ford

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This information below is from the Hampshire Constabulary: Aug 29, 2018

Hampshire Constabulary: CCTV issued after purse stolen from elderly woman in Chandler’s Ford

Officers have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to after a purse was stolen from an elderly woman in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about CCTV Issued: Purse Stolen from 91-year-old Woman in Chandler’s Ford

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Chandler’s Ford Central Club – Something for Everyone

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by Lionel Elliott

Hidden away in the Chandler’s Ford Central Precinct is a Club that aims to be the place in the Chandler’s Ford area to meet up with friends, to relax and unwind, and to have some fun. It’s the Chandler’s Ford Central Club. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Central Club – Something for Everyone

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Research: Supporting Dementia Carers. Need your Help.

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This post is written by Noreena Liu:

I am a PhD student at University of Southampton. Currently, I am researching ways to support dementia carers (people who have a relative affected by dementia). I have created a mock up game. The game shows different messages about dementia and gives advice for dementia family.

Now, ​I am looking for participants who have any relative with dementia. Participants will be asked to play this game or watch a video for 5 minutes and complete the respective questionnaire. It will take about 10 minute in total.

I will be extremely grateful If you could take part in this research by filling in the questionnaire. [Read more…] about Research: Supporting Dementia Carers. Need your Help.

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Eastleigh Works Reunion: Friday 10th August 2018

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Do you know any former Eastleigh Works workers in the area? There is a reunion for them and they are all welcome to attend.

Here is an article by Steve Allen about the reunion: the reunion will be on Friday 10th August 2018 at the Eastleigh Railway Institute. [Read more…] about Eastleigh Works Reunion: Friday 10th August 2018

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Your Help Needed: Fill in the Form to Save Bus Services in Chandler’s Ford and Hiltingbury

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Are you or your elderly friends relying on local buses to travel between Eastleigh, Chandler’s Ford, and Hiltingbury?

What might happen to our elderly neighbours and those relying on the bus if the subsidies for public transport are reduced?

Hampshire County Council is asking for residents’ and stakeholders’ views in an eight-week consultation on options for applying budget reductions to subsidies for public transport and street lighting. [Read more…] about Your Help Needed: Fill in the Form to Save Bus Services in Chandler’s Ford and Hiltingbury

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