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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 ……

It’s a brief message – I want to thank you all for writing, reading, commenting, and sharing our articles.

'Thank You' in many languages at Natural History Museum.

A special thank you to for his amazing weekly series on Sundays: Forty Years in Chandler’s Ford – a Journal, based on his grandmother Joan Adelaide Goater’s fascinating life. The series has now reached Part 75 – and there are more stories to come – it’s simply wonderful.

We enjoy reading these gripping stores, and appreciate the beauty of nature with many trips and walks mentioned in the stories. Thank you Rick!

Joan Adelaide Goater - her journal about Chandler's Ford.

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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?”

This is a beautifully created video. I hope you all enjoy it. Merry Christmas, everyone! [Read more…] about The Spitfires: What’s Your Favourite Part of Christmas?

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Sailing into Christmas with the Jubilee Sailing

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Christmas is a busy time of year for most charities and the Jubilee Sailing trust (JST) is no exception.

Having enjoyed a lovely day at the Chandler’s Ford Joint Charities Christmas Market, we also attended the Romsey Christmas Market and most recently the Winchester Christmas Market in the stunning setting of Cathedral Close. [Read more…] about Sailing into Christmas with the Jubilee Sailing

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Hampshire Search & Rescue Dogs

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Someone will be reported missing every 90 seconds in the UK

Hampshire Search & Rescue Dogs is a voluntary organisation that provides nationally qualified search dog teams to support emergency services when looking for vulnerable missing people. Like so many volunteer organisations we receive no Government funding so we rely entirely on donations and sponsorship to keep the team operational. [Read more…] about Hampshire Search & Rescue Dogs

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BBC Radio Solent: Christmas Carol Concert at Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church

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Christmas is almost here. This afternoon BBC Radio Solent was recording the annual Christmas carol concert at Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church. This festive event was hosted by Tim Daykin, and it also featured the Otterbourne Brass Band.

The church was packed with 400 people this afternoon. Were you one of the 400 people there as well? If so, please kindly share your experience with us. [Read more…] about BBC Radio Solent: Christmas Carol Concert at Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church

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Christmas Events in Chandler’s Ford 2018

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We are fortunate to have so many concerts, craft fairs, and advent events in and around Chandler’s Ford at Christmas time.

Here are some events that we’ve found and shared. If you know of more events, do let us know so that we could share them with the Chandler’s Ford community.

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Christmas – A Time for Families?

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This article is written by David Gurr, of St Francis Church, on behalf of Chandler’s Ford Churches Together (CFCT). You can find Church Services in Chandler’s Ford for Christmas 2018 on the CFCT page.

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As Christmas approaches there is often a debate in our communities about the place of religion and faith amidst all the presents and feasting. Central stage for Christians is the birth of Jesus into a family with Mary and Joseph. Also central stage is the conversation piece of “are the family coming for Christmas?” or “are you going to the family?” [Read more…] about Christmas – A Time for Families?

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Review by Ben Williams: A Christmas Carol by Chandler’s Ford MDG Players

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Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is one of the most iconic stories of all time. Centered on the miserable and rude Ebenezer Scrooge, the book – oh who am I kidding, everyone knows the story. There have been countless adaptations of the story and everything from The Muppets to Blackadder to Doctor Who have tackled it. [Read more…] about Review by Ben Williams: A Christmas Carol by Chandler’s Ford MDG Players

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A Christmas Carol – The MDG Players – Review by Allison Symes

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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is amongst my favourite stories, as I’m sure it is with many of you. It is ultimately a tale of redemption and also a cracking ghost story.

My favourite versions of it (and there have been many produced over the years) are The Muppet Christmas Carol (Michael Caine playing Scrooge) and the version starring Patrick Stewart. It is a question of getting Scrooge’s hardness of heart right without it spilling over into melodrama, something both knights of the realm did fantastically well. [Read more…] about A Christmas Carol – The MDG Players – Review by Allison Symes

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Review by Hazel Bateman: A Christmas Carol by Chandler’s Ford MDG Players

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I enjoyed a very entertaining evening yesterday when I went to watch A Christmas Carol by the Chandler’s Ford MDG Players. It was held in the Dovetail Centre of the Methodist Church, and this venue facilitated an intimate theatre experience.

The production followed Charles Dickens’ famous story using acting, narration, carol singing and audience participation for the sound effects, which was great fun! The play was brilliantly adapted by James Reynard. [Read more…] about Review by Hazel Bateman: A Christmas Carol by Chandler’s Ford MDG Players

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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:

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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