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Janet Williams

“We Ask You to Open Your Hearts” – Eastleigh Gurkha Nepalese Association

May 16, 2015 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

Eastleigh Gurkha Nepalese Association Earthquake Appeal

Today Eastleigh Gurkha Nepalese Association was collecting donation in Eastleigh town centre for the Nepal Earthquake appeal fund.

I met some members of the group at Swan Centre Shopping Centre this afternoon. They told me they will take the donation to Nepal directly to help the most desperate people.

Here are some words in their leaflet:

“Nepalese, Gurkhas of the British Army now resident here are breaking their hearts trying to send help back to their stricken country. We ask you to open your hearts. To give what you can.” [Read more…] about “We Ask You to Open Your Hearts” – Eastleigh Gurkha Nepalese Association

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Kick Start Christian Aid Fundraising with Chandler’s Ford Inter-Church Football Match

May 5, 2015 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

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Were you aware that an exciting football match was taking place at the Fryern Funtasia yesterday?

Fryern Funtasia reflects how the Chandler’s Ford community is connected – through music, drama, games, charity work, leisure, and social activities.

Our local churches gathered to show how they could have a bit of fun, and also raised awareness for Christian Aid. [Read more…] about Kick Start Christian Aid Fundraising with Chandler’s Ford Inter-Church Football Match

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Build a Community We Are Proud of: Fryern Funtasia 4th May 2015

May 4, 2015 By Janet Williams 7 Comments

Hundreds of people indulged in a great day at the fourth Fryern Funtasia this afternoon at Fryern Recreation Ground.

Fryern Funtasia is a community-led event organised by local volunteers and local businesses, with support from Chandler’s Ford Parish Council.

Fryern Funtasia is a fusion of village fete with funfair atmosphere: [Read more…] about Build a Community We Are Proud of: Fryern Funtasia 4th May 2015

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Tags: brass band, Centrestage Theatre, Chameleon Theatre, Chandler's Ford Parish Council, Chandler’s Ford community, charity, Christian Aid, churches together, community, Eastleigh Borough Council, event, Fryern Funtasia, Fryern Recreation Ground, fundraising, good neighbours, Methodist Church, music, One Community, photography, Rotary Club, school, social

Do You Remember…The Precinct Gift Centre?

May 4, 2015 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

Brian and Suzette Matthews feature: The Precinct Gift Centre

This is a new Do you Remember series. You’re invited to share your fond memories of Chandler’s Ford.

Is there a particular shop, a person, or a service that you remember and want to share?

Today I start off this series with my favourite gift shop, The Precinct Gift Centre, which closed in February 2006.

The Precinct Gift Centre was a precious gift shop at the Central Precinct of Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about Do You Remember…The Precinct Gift Centre?

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Fairtrade Fashion Show: Who Made Your Clothes?

April 29, 2015 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

Last Friday in Chandler’s Ford, there was a fashion show of a difference.

The Fairtrade Fashion Show brought many residents to St. Martin in the Wood church, where we learnt about the importance of buying Fairtrade products, and had a chance to appreciate and buy a wide range of beautiful Fairtrade clothes, jewellery and accessories, toys, cards, and gifts. [Read more…] about Fairtrade Fashion Show: Who Made Your Clothes?

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St. George’s Day Parade Chandler’s Ford 2015

April 26, 2015 By Janet Williams 10 Comments

St. George’s Day Parade in Chandler’s Ford took place this afternoon at 2.30pm.

In last year’s parade, Carolyn Darbyshire MBE retired as District Commissioner.

In today’s parade, we met Chandler’s Ford’s new District Commissioner John Leeks. [Read more…] about St. George’s Day Parade Chandler’s Ford 2015

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Chandler’s Ford Hustings: Huge Turnout

April 22, 2015 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

Chandler's Ford hustings 22 April 2015

Update of GE2015 result: Winchester Constituency

Winchester and Chandler’s Ford MP: Steve Brine (Conservative)

Member of Parliament for Winchester result: BRINE Steve Conservative 30,425 received – [hold] #GE2015

— Winchester CC (@WinchesterCity) May 8, 2015

[Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Hustings: Huge Turnout

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Democratic Dashboard: Helping You Access Data for Election

April 22, 2015 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

Chandler’s Ford hustings will be taking place this evening – 22nd April 2015 (Wednesday) at the Methodist Church. It’s time we focussed and did some good reading about the 2015 election.

I recommend Democratic Dashboard.

Democratic Dashboard is a project established by the Democratic Audit, based in the London School of Economics. [Read more…] about Democratic Dashboard: Helping You Access Data for Election

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Coming to Town: Fawlty Towers by Chameleon Theatre Company

April 20, 2015 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

Fawlty Towers Chameleon Theatre Company Chandler's Ford

The classic British sit com Fawlty Towers is coming to Chandler’s Ford this week.

Chandler’s Ford Chameleon Theatre Company will bring the ridiculous life in the dysfunctional Fawlty Towers to Chandler’s Ford residents from tomorrow. [Read more…] about Coming to Town: Fawlty Towers by Chameleon Theatre Company

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Exciting April Events in Chandler’s Ford

April 18, 2015 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

Next week is going to be a busy week for Chandler’s Ford.

All events are listed on this Upcoming Events page, but below are some highlights:

Election: Hustings event on Wednesday 22nd April

Highlight of the week will be a Chandler’s Ford Hustings event on Wednesday 22nd April at 7.30pm [Read more…] about Exciting April Events in Chandler’s Ford

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Tags: Chandler's Ford, churches together, coffee shop, community, craft fair, election, entertainment, event, good neighbours, Hiltingbury, local interest, Methodist Church, music, politics, Rotary Club, scouting, social, St. George's Day, St. Martin, The Hilt, theatre

Article Series: Eastleigh Lions: Message in a Bottle

April 12, 2015 By Janet Williams 11 Comments

Message in a Bottle Eastleigh Lions

This is the second article in our series about the important community works by Lions Club of Eastleigh.

The first in the series is Eastleigh Lions: Champions Of The Blind.

Since writing on Chandler’s Ford Today, I have met some incredible Lions, and Devan Kandiah is one of them.

Devan Kandiah told me a great deal about Eastleigh Lions – [Read more…] about Article Series: Eastleigh Lions: Message in a Bottle

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Local Author News – Allison Symes

April 11, 2015 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

Allison Symes

Have you heard of the Society of Authors?

Congratulations to local writer and regular contributor to Chandler’s Ford Today, Allison Symes, who has been elected to become a Full Member of the Society of Authors.

[Read more…] about Local Author News – Allison Symes

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What’s Happened to Gibson’s Card Gallery at the Mall?

April 10, 2015 By Janet Williams 7 Comments

Gibson's card gallery feature

Update on 1st May 2015: Gibson’s Card Gallery reopened two weeks after this post was first published.

The owners of Gibson put a note on the shop window about its brief closure for 2 weeks: “Please use us or lose us!” [Read more…] about What’s Happened to Gibson’s Card Gallery at the Mall?

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Easter Sunday: Daffodils Cross and Easter Eggs

April 5, 2015 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

Easter Sunday cross decorated with daffodils St. Boniface Church Chandler's Ford

Easter Sunday – how did you spend your day today?

The wooden cross at St. Boniface Church is decorated with hundreds of yellow daffodils.

A little display area shows the scene of “He is not here, but is risen”. [Read more…] about Easter Sunday: Daffodils Cross and Easter Eggs

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Comedy Review: Worth a Fortune by MDG Players

March 28, 2015 By Janet Williams 5 Comments

Worth a Fortune by MDG Players, spring 2015.

Chandler’s Ford MDG Players successfully performed yet another comedy, Worth a Fortune, to a packed audience at the Methodist Church, from 26 – 28 March 2015. My son and I watched it last night and we were hugely impressed.

Hiltingbury resident Tom Whyte sent me his review of the comedy Worth a Fortune:

“With my wife and a couple of friends went to see the production of Worth a Fortune performed, to a packed house, by the MDG Players at the Methodist church in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about Comedy Review: Worth a Fortune by MDG Players

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Land South of Chestnut Avenue: Consultation Ends Monday 23 March 2015

March 13, 2015 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

Land south of Chestnut Avenue north Stoneham Park Chestnut Avenue Stoneham Lane Eastleigh: Consultation ends Monday 23 March 2015.

Many of you in Eastleigh are concerned about the development on North Stoneham Park.

Chandler’s Ford Today published a post last December on Land South of Chestnut Avenue and the exhibitions for the developer.

On the Eastleigh Borough Website, the consultation period is between 19 February and 23 March 2015. [Read more…] about Land South of Chestnut Avenue: Consultation Ends Monday 23 March 2015

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What Has Happened to CFH News?

March 13, 2015 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

Eastleigh Borough Council is no longer running the popular CFH News for Chandler's Ford and Hiltingbury.

Eastleigh Borough Council has stopped publishing the very popular CFH News.

CFH News (Chandler’s Ford and Hiltingbury News) were monthly newsletters, which were sent to subscribers by email by Eastleigh Borough Council.

They were delivered to you through letterbox too.

On Chandler’s Ford Today, last year I created links to a list of CFH News on EBC’s Newsletters page. [Read more…] about What Has Happened to CFH News?

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Review: The Phantom of the Opera by Centrestage Production Youth Theatre

March 10, 2015 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

Centrestage youth theatre performing Phantom of the Opera the Point Eastleigh

Centrestage Production Youth Theatre recently performed The Phantom of the Opera at The Point theatre in Eastleigh. The youngsters received a standing ovation with their outstanding performances.

Wendy from Horton Heath praised the youngsters: “A brilliant production – we loved it. Incredible to believe how young they were. Truly professional.” [Read more…] about Review: The Phantom of the Opera by Centrestage Production Youth Theatre

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Have Your Say: Your View about Chandler’s Ford Fryern Arcade

March 7, 2015 By Janet Williams 12 Comments

Chandler's Ford Fryern Arcade signboard feature.

The joy of running Chandler’s Ford Today is that I get to know more people in the community.

We all want to find out about our community. We contribute to the discussions, and help each other research local history.

Chandler’s Ford resident Teresa Buckley recently contacted me as she needs to find out your views on the Fryern Arcade. [Read more…] about Have Your Say: Your View about Chandler’s Ford Fryern Arcade

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Barbara Hillier: Story of My Great Uncle Wilfred Herbert Hillier and His Memorial Plaque

March 3, 2015 By Janet Williams 15 Comments

Reverend Peter Cornick, Barbara Hillier, and her daughter Jo Nash: re-dedication of memorial plaque of Wilfred Herbert Hillier at Chandler's Ford Methodist Church, 28 Feb 2015.

Last Saturday (28th February 2015), Chandler’s Ford historian Barbara Hillier shared a poignant story of her great uncle Wilfred Herbert Hillier, who died on the 7th of October 1916 in action in France, aged only 30.

Barbara’s storytelling was linked with a unique memorial plaque, which was once lost, but was never forgotten.

It was a story about a conscientious objector who later changed his mind, his love for his family, [Read more…] about Barbara Hillier: Story of My Great Uncle Wilfred Herbert Hillier and His Memorial Plaque

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