Janet Williams

Peter Green: Mid-Summer Entertainment on Saturday 1st July

June 25, 2017 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

We have some great news for fans of The Chameleon Theatre company and lovers of a Midsummer Night’s Dream might.

The Chameleons will be performing a couple of funny 10 minute sketches at Peter Green on School Lane, on Saturday afternoon 1st of July from 2pm to 3pm.

Peter Green will be hosting a fun afternoon to celebrate its 61st Annual Summer Sale, and the Chameleons have been invited to perform one of its popular plays, The Pocket Dream. [Read more…] about Peter Green: Mid-Summer Entertainment on Saturday 1st July

Tags: Chandler’s Ford community, community, Eastleigh, event, family, history, local businesses, local interest, memory, Peter Green, School Lane, storytelling

Great Resources and Information for Seniors

June 15, 2017 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

Last Thursday (the election day), I attended a rather special event in Chandler’s Ford called “Seniors’ Information and Wellbeing Day”, organised by Home Instead Central Hampshire, a private care service company.

There were 14 exhibitors and a variety of talks during the event, which took place at the Dovetail Centre in Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church. [Read more…] about Great Resources and Information for Seniors

Tags: Bournemouth Road, Chandler’s Ford community, community, Dovetail Centre, Hampshire, Hampshire County Council, health, library, Methodist Church, Winchester Road

The Flying Scotsman in Chandler’s Ford

June 1, 2017 By Janet Williams 6 Comments

Carl Maskelyne from Chandler’s Ford took these wonderful pictures of the Flying Scotsman when it came through Chandler’s Ford yesterday morning (Wednesday 31st May 2017).

These photos were taken at the new footbridge in Sutherland Way just down from Chandler’s Ford station (heading towards Flexford Road). There was around 50 people there and the Flying Scotsman came through at around 10:25am. [Read more…] about The Flying Scotsman in Chandler’s Ford

Tags: Chandler's Ford, Chandler’s Ford community, community, event, local interest, memory

What do the British Threat Levels Mean to You?

May 24, 2017 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

This morning I saw this poster shared by the Hampshire Police:

“It’s probably nothing but…If you see anything suspicious don’t take a chance. Contact the anti-terrorist hotline 0800 789 321.”
[Read more…] about What do the British Threat Levels Mean to You?

Tags: news, police

From Weymouth to Chandler’s Ford

May 20, 2017 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

Geoff and Vicki are travelling to all 2,563 railway stations in Great Britain. So far they have visited 459 stations, including Chandler’s Ford station (see the video at the end of this post).

All The Stations is a project to travel to ALL the national railway stations in Britain in just three months, and to create an online documentary film about the journey. [Read more…] about From Weymouth to Chandler’s Ford

Tags: Chandler's Ford, community, local interest, Three Rivers, train station, travel

Some Changes at The Central Precinct and Bournemouth Road in Chandler’s Ford

May 10, 2017 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

I shared some news from The Central Precinct in the past before.

Today I took some photos from a few shop windows to keep you up to date with the changes in our local area. [Read more…] about Some Changes at The Central Precinct and Bournemouth Road in Chandler’s Ford

Tags: Bournemouth Road, Central Precinct, Chandler's Ford, coffee shop, local businesses, local interest, news

Highlights of Fairtrade Fashion Show at St. Martin in the Wood Church: May 2017

May 7, 2017 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

I attended the Fairtrade Fashion Show last Friday at St. Martin in the Wood Church in Hiltingbury. It was a fun and relaxed fashion show, with lots of Fairtrade items for sale.

Fairtrade Fashion Show was organised by local fairtraders, Tricia Urquhart, and Heather Dibb (minus one arm). [Read more…] about Highlights of Fairtrade Fashion Show at St. Martin in the Wood Church: May 2017

Tags: campaign, Chandler’s Ford community, community, crafts, Eastleigh, education, event, Fairtrade, good neighbours, Hiltingbury, local interest, religion, St. Martin, Traidcraft

Chandler’s Ford Fryern Funtasia 1 May 2017

May 1, 2017 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

The Fryern Funtasia is a community event organised by local volunteers and businesses, with the support of the Chandler’s Ford Parish Council. The Fryern Funtasia has become one of the most popular local community events in recent years, and it is in its 6th year.

Today the event was officially opened by the Mayor of Eastleigh, Councillor Des Scott. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Fryern Funtasia 1 May 2017

Tags: Chandler's Ford Parish Council, Chandler’s Ford community, charity, community, days out, Eastleigh Borough Council, event, Fryern Funtasia, Fryern Recreation Ground, fundraising, local interest, Methodist Church, social, Thornden Hall

Chandler’s Ford Scout District St. George’s Day Parade and Service 2017

April 23, 2017 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

What a glorious day today.

Chandler’s Ford Scout District St. George’s Day Parade and Service took place this afternoon.

Many Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Explorer Scouts, leaders and adult supporters all attended and it was a happy occasion in the community.

Here are some photographs of the day. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Scout District St. George’s Day Parade and Service 2017

Tags: Chandler’s Ford community, community, culture, Eastleigh, entertainment, event, local interest, Merdon Avenue, Merdon School, Methodist Church, music, scouting, social, St. George's Day, The Spitfires marching band, Winchester Road

Chandler’s Ford Events from April to June 2017

April 18, 2017 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

There’ll be many great events in and around Chandler’s Ford from April, but some are just slightly more surprising than others:

General Election: Thursday 8th June 2017

Has anybody checked if David Dimbleby is actually free on the 8th June? #GeneralElection

— Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) April 18, 2017

Tags: Chameleon Theatre, Chandler’s Ford community, community, election, entertainment, event, Fryern Funtasia, good neighbours, Hiltingbury, local interest, Methodist Church, music, St. George's Day, The Spitfires marching band, theatre

News from the Fryern Arcade: Waitrose; Waffles and Cream

March 3, 2017 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

This afternoon I bumped into Dom Hooley, joint manager of Eastleigh Basics Bank, at the Fryern Arcade of Chandler’s Ford.

Dom told me that Waitrose rang him yesterday and said it would be donating their food to Eastleigh Basics Bank tomorrow. [Read more…] about News from the Fryern Arcade: Waitrose; Waffles and Cream

Tags: Chandler’s Ford community, charity, community, Eastleigh Basics Bank, Fryern Arcade, local businesses, local interest, Winchester Road

SO53: One of the Most Desirable Places to Live in the UK

March 2, 2017 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

Apparently now the SO53 postcode area is deemed one of the most desirable places to live in the UK.

(You’re right, the SO53 postcode area covers the Chandler’s Ford and Hiltingbury neighbourhoods.) [Read more…] about SO53: One of the Most Desirable Places to Live in the UK

Tags: Chandler’s Ford community, community, Eastleigh, Eastleigh Borough Council, news

3 Very Chandler’s Ford Questions

March 1, 2017 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

Once in a while, I get some strange questions from readers. (Yes, I love your questions.)

Today I’m sharing three of these questions here, and hope some of you could help.

About former Red Lodge nurseries

Tags: Chandler’s Ford community, event, Fryern Funtasia, Information, Winchester

Parking in Hiltingbury

February 26, 2017 By Janet Williams 5 Comments

In October 2015, I wrote this article 1 hour? 3 hours? Parking Rules at Co-operative Food and Fryern Arcade in Chandler’s Ford.

Today I’m going to talk about parking in Hiltingbury.

We visited the bakery in Hiltingbury on Hiltingbury Road two days ago and saw these signs: [Read more…] about Parking in Hiltingbury

Tags: Chandler's Ford, Chandler’s Ford community, discussion, Hiltingbury, Hiltingbury Road, Information, local businesses, local interest, news

The New Eastleigh Household Waste Recycling Centre

February 18, 2017 By Janet Williams 12 Comments

January 2017
The new Eastleigh Household Waste Recycling Centre
Address: Stoney Croft Rise, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh SO53 3YU
Phone: 023 8064 2764
Hantsweb: Eastleigh
[Read more…] about The New Eastleigh Household Waste Recycling Centre

Tags: Chandler’s Ford community, Eastleigh Borough Council, Hampshire, Hampshire County Council, local interest, nature, news

Nextdoor (US Neighbours’ Network) buys UK’s Streetlife

February 6, 2017 By Janet Williams 26 Comments

Updated 4th March 2017: Today I discovered Kahuti

I love Kahuti and I would like old Streetlife friends to join Kahuti to make it stronger and better. You may find Kahuti builds the same strong community like Streetlife, and Kahuti has the potential to make it better, and make it work for us. [Read more…] about Nextdoor (US Neighbours’ Network) buys UK’s Streetlife

Tags: Chandler’s Ford community, community, Eastleigh, event, good neighbours, local businesses, local interest, review, social, Southampton, Streetlife

New Footbridge: Chandler’s Ford to Valley Park

January 23, 2017 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

The new Footbridge at the level crossing by Sutherlands Way in Chandler’s Ford has now opened to the public.

I walked on the footbridge yesterday with my son and marvelled at the beauty of this architecture. The footbridge was open to the public last Friday.

(My son insisted this event in Chandler’s Ford was more important than what happened in the USA on that day.) [Read more…] about New Footbridge: Chandler’s Ford to Valley Park