You may not believe this but March is approaching.
In Chandler’s Ford, the highlight for March will be Worth a Fortune, a farcical comedy by Frances A Lewis, performed by Chandler’s Ford MDG Players.
Chandler’s Ford MDG Players will perform Worth a Fortune from Thursday to Saturday, 26th – 28th March 2015 at 7.30pm, [Read more…] about March 2015 Highlight: Comedy Worth a Fortune by Chandler’s Ford MDG Players
On the 7th of October 1916, 30-year-old Wilfred Herbert Hillier from Chandler’s Ford was killed in action in France. There was no known grave.
You’ll find Wilfred Herbert Hillier’s name on Chandler’s Ford War Memorial.
This post tells you the story of a lost and found plaque for Wilfred Herbert Hillier, [Read more…] about In Loving Memory of Wilfred Herbert Hillier
I have just returned from Day 1 of the UK’s first Open Data Camp, which took place in Winchester today.
Jamie Whyte, from Trafford Innovation and Intelligence Lab, explained why he helps organising the two-day Open Data Camp in his blog post.
A few of us from Chandler’s Ford joined the camp, and have enjoyed a day of networking, workshops, coffee, and lovely lunch. [Read more…] about Inspirational: Open Data Camp Winchester 21 – 22 Feb 2015
Two days ago, on our way to Chandler’s Ford Train Station in the morning, my son and I saw Hazel Bateman outside St. Boniface Church, loading lots of things into the boot of her car.
That was a precious moment, so I snapped a few pictures.
Hazel was collecting and delivering food and household products donated by [Read more…] about Generosity: Chandler’s Ford Neighbours Support Eastleigh Basics Bank
Have you heard of Hampshire Hub?
Hampshire Hub is a data store for people who live in and around Hampshire to share data, information, and knowledge.
Mark Braggins, who also writes for Chandler’s Ford Today, founded the Hampshire Hub.
Hampshire Hub is underwritten by Hampshire County Council. [Read more…] about Open Data: How Hampshire Hub Inspired the Government
Chandler’s Ford Library provides us with books, music, and films, and yesterday, the library also brought us the most talented artists from The Sorting Office Studios in Eastleigh.
I’ve been following the artists around Eastleigh since last year and it was very lovely to see some of them again in Chandler’s Ford Library.
Residents of the Sorting Office Studios met the public [Read more…] about Inspiring Artists from the Sorting Office Studios Eastleigh
Just before Christmas, Yoga teacher Philip Hilton found a wallet and he handed it to the Eastleigh Police Station on Leigh Road.
Recently he received a letter of thanks with a cheque of £20.
The letter reads: [Read more…] about Acts of Kindness in Community
Eastleigh Borough Twinning Association maintains and promotes links with Eastleigh’s twin towns – Villeneuve-Saint-Georges in France, and Kornwestheim in Germany.
If you are interested in learning more about the twin towns, you are welcome to celebrate Fasching / Mardi Gras / Shrove Tuesday on Monday 16 February 2015 at 7pm, at the Age UK Headquarters: 20 Romsey Road, Eastleigh SO50 9AL. [Read more…] about How Much Do You Know About Eastleigh’s Twin Towns?
There is an active fundraising movement in Chandler’s Ford for the new Ramalley Hall.
You can support the new Ramalley Hall in many ways, such as buying Lego Brick Cufflinks.
Or, why not enjoy a Comedy Night at The Hilt on Sunday 15th of March? [Read more…] about Comedy Night for Ramalley Hall Sunday 15th March 2015
Last Saturday (24th January 2015), Chandler’s Ford became the centre of media attention as a protest took place outside Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church.
A Muslim Conference was being held inside the Methodist Church on Winchester Road that evening.
If you have missed the news and important notices from Eastleigh Police, please read this post published on 24th January 2015: Muslim Conference at Methodist Church Chandler’s Ford.
Today, Reverend Peter Cornick, the minister of Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church, wrote to inform us of the chain of events last Saturday. [Read more…] about Rev. Peter Cornick: On Muslim Conference at Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church
Last weekend we watched The Wizard of Oz pantomime, performed by the Chameleon Theatre Company from Chandler’s Ford.
It was a hilarious show, directed by Geoff Dodsworth.
I interviewed the audience (er, my teenage son Ben, who did a review of The Ladykillers by the Chameleons last year). [Read more…] about Review: The Wizard of Oz by the Chameleons
This evening Eastleigh Police issued important information about their strong presence at the Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church, on Winchester Road.
Read on:
1/3 Just to explain police activity in #ChandlersFord this eve. We’re monitoring a planned protest outside the Methodist Church.
— Eastleigh Police (@EastleighPolice) January 24, 2015
[Read more…] about Eastleigh Police: Muslim Conference at Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church Tonight
Today Chandler’s Ford Today is going to honour one of our regular commenters with The Official Pedant Award.
The winner is Ruby.
Ruby has made 76 comments on Chandler’s Ford Today so far.
In the current Private Eye Issue (No. 1384, 23 January to 5 February 2015), Ruby (or better known as Ruby Barefoot) has made it to Pedantry Corner. [Read more…] about Ruby: Winner of the Official Pedant Award
Congratulations to Brandon Hulcoop in Year 8 from The Toynbee School in Chandler’s Ford.
Brandon has won a prestigious writing competition in the International Onkyo Braille Contest.
The competition was run by European Blind Union. From 62 entries in 21 countries, 12-year-old Brandon Hulcoop came first in the Junior section. [Read more…] about Congratulations to Brandon Hulcoop: Winner of Onkyo World Braille Competition
Update: Chinese New Year 2016 Celebration in Southampton: Sunday 14th February 2016 at Regents Park Community College SO16 4GW.
修咸頓華人協會2016農曆新年慶祝會
Chinese Association of Southampton (CAS): Chinese New Year Celebration 2016 pic.twitter.com/1hcIwp8zXu
— Chinese Southampton (@SotonChinese) January 11, 2016
Original post for Chinese New Year 2015 (Below):
Southampton Chinese New Year Celebration will take place on Sunday 22nd February 2015 inside West Quay shopping centre, from 11am to 1pm.
The Year of the Sheep (or Goat) runs from 19th February 2015 to 7th February 2016.
The Chinese New Year celebration is organised by Chinese Association of Southampton. [Read more…] about Southampton Chinese New Year Celebration: Sunday 22nd February 2015 West Quay
Yesterday I visited Eastleigh Museum for the Volunteers Fair.
This was the third Volunteers Fair run by Volunteer Centre Eastleigh of One Community at Eastleigh Museum.
I left the museum totally inspired.
In this post, you’ll find the links to a few volunteering groups in Eastleigh and you can join the volunteers to improve our community. [Read more…] about Inspirational Eastleigh Volunteers Fair
There are many exciting events in Chandler’s Ford from January, and here is a quick summary.
The first unmissable event will be The Wizard of Oz pantomime by the Chameleon Theatre Company.
The Chameleons will run 7 performances starting on Friday 23rd of January at 7:30pm. [Read more…] about 2015 Chandler’s Ford Social Events
I have been writing online on WordPress for 7 years. Writing has become a habit and I don’t normally stop.
I know too well that a short break is fine, but if you take a lengthy hiatus, it’s more difficult to find the same momentum in writing again.
What happens if you find the writing goddess has suddenly withdrawn her inspiration? [Read more…] about Online Writing: What Do You Do to Recharge?
I asked a few people what put Chandler’s Ford on the map.
The number one answer I got was always: “HSBC bank robberies.”
The number two answer was: “Wife swapping.”
Are these the ultimate definitions of modern Chandler’s Ford? [Read more…] about 6 Things That Put Chandler’s Ford on The Map in 2014
Chandler’s Ford Today had just over 62,000 views from February to December in 2014.
(Early data from March 2013 to January 2014 was lost as a result of changing web-hosting provider.) [Read more…] about A Year of Chandler’s Ford Today Posts 2014
