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Fundraising for Friends of St Anne’s Hospital and Defibrillator Fund

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Did you know there was a Plants and Crafts sale at St Boniface church yesterday (Saturday 18th May 2019) from 10am to 2pm?

It was a popular community event run by Judith James, Chair of The Friends of St. Anne’s Hospital (Tanzania), with support from many members of St Boniface and St Martin’s churches.

Plant sales outside St Boniface Church on Hursley Road.
Plant sales outside St Boniface Church on Hursley Road.

There were three plant stalls outside St Boniface church yesterday morning, overflowing with donations from people’s gardens – everything from house plants and bedding plants to raspberry canes and numerous tomato plants.

Duncan and Hazel selling plants outside (still smiling at 11am)
Duncan and Hazel selling plants outside (still smiling at 11am)

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Eastleigh Mayor Attended the Fairtrade Fashion Show in Chandler’s Ford – 17 May 2019

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The Fairtrade Fashion Show took place last night (Friday 17th May 2019) at the St Martin in the Wood church in Hiltingbury.

Tricia Urquhart, with Heather Dibb and their local network have organised the Fairtrade Fashion Show in recent years. These events have been so successful, and they bring people together.

Fairtrade event 17th of May Friday
Fairtrade event 17th of May Friday

The new Mayor of Eastleigh Cllr Darshan Mann attended the event (and he sat through the whole Fashion Show!). It was one of his first official engagements since his investiture on the 9th of May.

Eastleigh’s Mayor Councillor Darshan Mann with Tricia Urquhart and Sue Moll.
Eastleigh’s Mayor Councillor Darshan Mann with Tricia Urquhart and Sue Moll.

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2019 Fryern Funtasia – Were You There?

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Well, I was, and it was great to meet up with Janet once again and, later, to meet Roger Clark, fellow CFT contributor. Many thanks to Janet for the selfie (and I guess you could have called this an outdoor editorial meeting!).

Image Credit (or blame as you see fit): Unless otherwise named, the culprit behind the images is Allison Symes.

Chandler's Ford Today - Allison Symes and Janet Williams
Chandler’s Ford Today – Allison Symes and Janet Williams – image taken by Janet as I am distrustful of selfies though this turned out well. Almost certainly because I didn’t take it!

I preferred the weather at this year’s event as it was reasonably pleasant with a good breeze. Last year’s event was baking in every sense and I managed to go home with a slight tan, which was definitely not planned!

The menu for this year's Funtasia
The menu for this year’s Funtasia

 

What you first see on going into the Fryern Recreation Ground
What you first see on going into the Fryern Recreation Ground

 

 

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Fryern Funtasia 6th May 2019 in Chandler’s Ford

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Once again I spent the May Bank Holiday at Fryern Funtasia yesterday – as I did every single year in the past few years.

I really love the traditional open-space event, where I met up with a few old friends there, and soaked up some local news (or gossips) from just walking about.

Beautiful, talented dancers from Eclipse Elite in Chandler's Ford
Beautiful, talented dancers from Eclipse Elite in Chandler’s Ford

I bumped into Steve Brine, MP for Winchester and Chandler’s Ford, and we had a good chat, while watching the beautiful performances by the beautiful, talented dancers from Eclipse Elite in Chandler’s Ford.

Mr Brine is a very friendly MP, and I find him open and approachable. He comes to Fryern Funtasia every year – who doesn’t need to unwind after never-ending meetings in London?

(left) Steve Brine, MP for Winchester and Chandler's Ford, talking to Lionel Elliott of The Chameleon Theatre and his wife Sue Elliott at the Fryern Funtasia.
(left) Steve Brine, MP for Winchester and Chandler’s Ford, talking to Lionel Elliott of The Chameleon Theatre and his wife Sue Elliott at the Fryern Funtasia.

Chameleon Theatre

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Chandler’s Ford St George’s Day Parade 28th April 2019

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The annual St George’s Day parade took place yesterday in Chandler’s Ford. We have brilliant images from the parade yesterday (28th April 2019) in Chandler’s Ford. These photographs were taken by Richard Doyle. Thank you, Richard.

The 14th Eastleigh Scout and Guide Band (The Spitfires), in perfect step, marched on Chandler’s Ford St George’s Day Parade 2019.

The 14th Eastleigh Spitfires Scout and Guide Band - absolutely remarkable. Image credit: Richard Doyle
The 14th Eastleigh Spitfires Scout and Guide Band – absolutely remarkable. Image credit: Richard Doyle

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Chandler’s Ford St George’s Day Parade 2019 with The 14th Eastleigh Scout and Guide Band (“The Spitfires”)

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The 14th Eastleigh Scout and Guide Band (“The Spitfires”) once again led three St George’s Day Parades today: 10:00 in Eastleigh, 12:45 in Winchester, and 14:30 in Chandler’s Ford.

Chandler’s Ford Today has received stunning photographs of today’s parade in Chandler’s Ford from two photographers. Today we’re sharing some photographs taken by Debbie, from Debbie Pearce Photography.

St George's Day Parade Chandler's Ford: 28th Apr 2019. Image credit: Debbie Pearce Photography
St George’s Day Parade Chandler’s Ford: 28th Apr 2019. Image credit: Debbie Pearce Photography
St George's Day Parade Chandler's Ford: 28th Apr 2019. Image credit: Debbie Pearce Photography
St George’s Day Parade Chandler’s Ford: 28th Apr 2019. Image credit: Debbie Pearce Photography
St George's Day Parade Chandler's Ford: 28th Apr 2019. Image credit: Debbie Pearce Photography
St George’s Day Parade Chandler’s Ford: 28th Apr 2019. Image credit: Debbie Pearce Photography
(left to right) District Commissioner Chandler's Ford John Leeks, Deputy County Commissioner Donna Kerrigan, Deputy Mayor Councillor Darshan Mann and Rev Garry Roberts. Image credit: Debbie Pearce Photography
(left to right) District Commissioner Chandler’s Ford John Leeks, Deputy County Commissioner Donna Kerrigan, Deputy Mayor Councillor Darshan Mann and Rev Garry Roberts. Image credit: Debbie Pearce Photography

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Chandler’s Ford MDG Players: ‘He’s Not Here’ – Friday 12th April at 7.30pm

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MDG Players are staging for one night only, on Friday 12th April at 7.30pm in the Methodist Church, a thought-provoking drama called, ‘He’s Not Here’ by Les Ellison.

MDG Players: He is not Here - at Chandler's Ford Methodist Church
MDG Players: He is not Here – at Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church

We never see Jesus, but follow in his footsteps through a series of short scenes, as he goes through Holy Week – hence the title.

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Signs of Spring

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What are the signs of spring you love the most?

I adore the lighter evenings and start to spot these in February (though that’s weather dependent). Being out with the dog a lot, you notice when you have that little bit more daylight before needing to get the torches out.

Stunning sunset – and the nice thing is it is being pushed back a little each night and will be pushed back further this weekend! Pixabay

Of course, this weekend with the clocks going forward by an hour, we’ll have even more daylight in the evening to enjoy. (Mind, I do wish they would pick one unit of time and stick to it rather than make us all adjust the clocks twice a year. The only good thing about that is it can be a good time to remember to test your smoke alarms but you could set your own date for that).

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6th May 2019 – Bank Holiday Monday – Fryern Funtasia in Chandler’s Ford

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6th May – Bank Holiday Monday – Fryern Funtasia

From Chandler’s Ford Parish Council:

Fryern Funtasia 2019 is only just over a month away so put the date in your diary – 6th May Bank Holiday Monday. 12.00pm – 4.30pm. Take a look at the fun we had in last years video and please share with your friends. See you in May.

It’s going to be a great afternoon out.

Fryern Funtasia 2019 - 6th of May
Fryern Funtasia 2019 – 6th of May

See a video below:

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Eastleigh Police Move into New Base

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Eastleigh Police are NOT leaving Eastleigh. They have just moved to a new location – at Eastleigh town’s Shakespeare Business Centre (Shakespeare Road, Hathaway Close SO50 4SR).

Officers serving the Eastleigh area are today [5 March 2019] moving into their new police office at the town’s Shakespeare Business Centre.
Officers serving the Eastleigh area are today [5 March 2019] moving into their new police office at the town’s Shakespeare Business Centre.

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Travelling for Lisa

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Sequel story to: Doctor’s father makes second epic journey in daughter’s memory after snapping wrong penguin on 8,000-mile trip (The Telegraph), and Trip of a Lifetime – My Antarctic Trip on Chandler’s Ford today.

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Lisa loved to travel and her extreme joy of being abroad was expressed in several of her diaries. She wrote about the places she visited, whom she met and how she felt on the journey. People and places were often recorded in her photo album. [Read more…] about Travelling for Lisa

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Chinese New Year Celebration at WestQuay: Sunday 3rd February 2019 from 11am

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This year, the Chinese New Year Celebration in Southampton will start early. Even though the Chinese New Year this year is on Tuesday the 5th of February, you can celebrate it two days earlier in Southampton.

It is the Year of the Pig.

The Chinese New Year celebration is organised by The Chinese Association of Southampton (CAS). It will take place at WestQuay Southampton on Sunday 3rd February 2019 from 11am. [Read more…] about Chinese New Year Celebration at WestQuay: Sunday 3rd February 2019 from 11am

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Camels, Smallpox, Big Cats, Wolves and Philosophy

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The Camel

Several years ago I was invited to serve on a European Council relating to the welfare of performing animals. I don’t know whether it actually started or disappeared into the mists of EU bureaucracy. I have interests in teaching animals and recently took an opportunity to spend some time with a delightful camel in France. [Read more…] about Camels, Smallpox, Big Cats, Wolves and Philosophy

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Why am I Talking about Selwood’s Christmas Tree in January?

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Dear readers, please be assured that I’m not mad. It’s only January and I’m talking about Selwood’s Christmas tree – their bright, stunning tree that gives us a glimmer of hope on those endless cold, dark evenings.

While I processed a backlog of my Chandler’s Ford Today emails today, I came across an email from Richard Bright​, the owner of Selwood. [Read more…] about Why am I Talking about Selwood’s Christmas Tree in January?

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A VERY L–O–N–G Shot from Australia

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Phil, a friend of ours from Sheffield, England, is over here in Perth, Western Australia at the moment visiting family … on Saturday, he visited us in Glen Forrest, as he has done for the past eight years.

On this occasion, he presented me with a copy of Barbara Hillier’s book, ‘CHANDLER’S FORD, A PICTORIAL HISTORY’ (1994 edition – Front Cover shows Fortune Court and a VERY blue sky) … Phil bought it via Amazon U/K from a bookshop in Reading, Berks … [Read more…] about A VERY L–O–N–G Shot from Australia

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Chandler’s Ford Today

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Merry Christmas and Happy New year to all our writers, readers, contributors, and friends ……

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The Spitfires: What’s Your Favourite Part of Christmas?

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Our wonderful friends from the 14th Eastleigh Scout and Guide Band (“The Spitfires”) have created this lovely video for all of us.

They ask, “What’s your favourite part of Christmas?”

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