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Round Table Brings Santa to Chandler’s Ford and Valley Park – 2016

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Father Christmas will be taking to the streets of Chandler’s Ford in style again this Christmas, thanks to the local Round Table travelling across the area, collecting money for local good causes.

Whilst Santa’s elves have been busy making Frozen Toys ready for the big day, Santa’s fitted a GPS tracker in his sleigh, so you’ll know exactly where he is. This means if you can’t wait for them to knock on your door, or if they are not coming to your street this year, you are welcome to see if they are nearby and come and find them. [Read more…] about Round Table Brings Santa to Chandler’s Ford and Valley Park – 2016

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The Race Centre Supports Children in Need

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On the 18th and 19th of November 2016 The Race Centre, in the Central Precinct of Chandler’s Ford, ran a 24 hour endurance race to raise money for Children in Need.

Ten teams of drivers competed for the trophies driving LMP2 Porsche Spyders at the classic endurance circuit of Sebring in America. [Read more…] about The Race Centre Supports Children in Need

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World Sight Day: Lions Club of Eastleigh Supports Open Sight

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Staff at Open Sight couldn’t believe their eyes when a lion visited their offices in Bishopstoke on Wednesday, to present them with a cheque.

On 13th October 2016 Lions Club of Eastleigh spent World Sight Day at their local Asda, raising funds for a cause close to their hearts. [Read more…] about World Sight Day: Lions Club of Eastleigh Supports Open Sight

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The Japanese Red Cross at Netley, 1915-16

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One hundred years ago a group of Japanese Red Cross nurses travelled from their Far Eastern homeland to offer their services at Royal Victoria Military Hospital in Netley in Eastleigh, at the height of World War 1.

The 20-strong team, many of whom had never travelled outside of Japan, spent a year at the Netley hospital, supporting their British counterparts, to attend to the thousands of soldiers wounded in the bloody battles of the war.
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Sunday 13th November 2016 – Remembrance Sunday Service in Eastleigh Borough

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Eastleigh observed a two-minute silence at this morning’s Armistice Day service at the town’s war memorial.

On Sunday 13th November 2016, there will be a service taking place in Chandler’s Ford at St. Boniface Church, Hursley Road.

The Remembrance Sunday service in both St. Boniface Church and St. Martin in the Wood Church will start at 10.45am. [Read more…] about Sunday 13th November 2016 – Remembrance Sunday Service in Eastleigh Borough

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Halloween – Want to Avoid Trick or Treat?

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Eastleigh Borough Council says you could download and display a ‘No Trick Or Treat’ poster (pdf) if you want to avoid trick or treaters this year.

If you do not want to be disturbed by trick or treaters this Halloween, download and print out a copy of the ‘No Trick Or Treat’ poster to display by your front door.
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Chameleon Theatre Company Supports Chandler’s Ford Good Neighbours

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(This article was written by Sheila Hardiman.)

Chameleon Theatre likes to support a local charity through its raffles at each performance.

Our members nominate a local charity dear to their heart at our AGM. Over the years we have supported Wessex Cancer, Southampton General Hospital special appeals, the local Alzheimers Society and Lexie’s Voice amongst others. [Read more…] about Chameleon Theatre Company Supports Chandler’s Ford Good Neighbours

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Appealing for Information: Burglary on Lakewood Road Chandler’s Ford

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Police are appealing for information following a burglary in Chandler’s Ford.

The incident took place at some time between 11am and 11.20am on Monday, 19th September 2016.

Two offenders arrived at the address on Lakewood road, on a motorcycle. [Read more…] about Appealing for Information: Burglary on Lakewood Road Chandler’s Ford

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The Art of Crime at Chandler’s Ford Library: 14th Sep 2016 7pm

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Chandler s Ford Library is hosting an event to look at the dark art of crime writing, on Wednesday 14th September 2016 at 7pm.

The special guests are Portsmouth’s partners in crime, novelists Diana Bretherick and William Sutton. [Read more…] about The Art of Crime at Chandler’s Ford Library: 14th Sep 2016 7pm

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Lost iPad in Dark Leather Case and Black MS Paper Diary

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The following letter is from Richard from Brownhill Road, Chandler’s Ford:

“On Friday morning I stupidly put my iPad and diary on the roof of my car, forgot about them and drove out of my house in Brownhill Road. [Read more…] about Lost iPad in Dark Leather Case and Black MS Paper Diary

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Missing: Baby Tunisian Spur Thighed Tortoise

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Update: 20th September 2016: Baby tortoise Tara has been found and safely returned home.

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Have you seen a baby Tunisian Spur Thighed Tortoise?

Kirrin Chahal from Tyne Close, near Knightwood Leisure centre, has asked Chandler’s Ford Today readers to help find their baby Tunisian Spur Thighed Tortoise Tara. [Read more…] about Missing: Baby Tunisian Spur Thighed Tortoise

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Outstanding A Level and Vocational Results at Barton Peveril – 2016

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Students at Barton Peveril Sixth Form College are celebrating another outstanding set of exam results.

The 1,225 students who sat A Level exams at the college this summer have performed even better than their predecessors. [Read more…] about Outstanding A Level and Vocational Results at Barton Peveril – 2016

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The Arcade Youth Theatre Hits the Stage for the First Time

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The Arcade Youth Theatre hits the stage for the first time this week!

Arcade Youth Theatre is a new, local youth theatre, which has begun its journey into bringing drama and arts to young people and the community of Chandler’s Ford and the surrounding areas. [Read more…] about The Arcade Youth Theatre Hits the Stage for the First Time

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HC-One Chandler’s Ford Care Home: Tea Party Raises Money for Marie Curie

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Chandler’s Ford Care Home was delighted to raise £191 for Marie Curie during the recent National Care Home Open Day.

The day comprised of a blooming great tea party and was attended by residents, relatives and members of the local community. [Read more…] about HC-One Chandler’s Ford Care Home: Tea Party Raises Money for Marie Curie

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Protection of Open Space – Hiltonbury Farmhouse. What’s Your View?

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The Hiltonbury Farmhouse Pub, a grade 2 listed building in North Millers Dale, is leased by Punch Taverns from Cranbury Estates.  Punch want to re-open the pub and have made several planning applications to make alterations inside and outside.

The pub is adjacent to an open grass area about 35m x 50m which is subject of an agreement between Cranbury Estates and Eastleigh Borough Council made in 1980. The agreement and original plan of the area specifically commits Cranbury Estates to maintaining the community car park and public open space as a planning condition. [Read more…] about Protection of Open Space – Hiltonbury Farmhouse. What’s Your View?

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Consultation on Preventing Anti-social Behaviour in Chandler’s Ford Shopping Area

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Eastleigh Borough Council is asking for your opinion to help “prevent drink-fuelled anti-social behaviour in the Chandler’s Ford shopping area”.

The shopping area is the Fryern Arcade.

The six-week consultation is from Tuesday 31 May to Monday 11 July. [Read more…] about Consultation on Preventing Anti-social Behaviour in Chandler’s Ford Shopping Area

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Chandler’s Ford School Days: 1970s – 1980s by Betty Brooking

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By Betty Brooking

When we lived on the Oakmount estate in the 70s, our son first went to Mrs Vincent’s nursery school at the Methodist Church Hall Fryern Hill.

He then started infant school in the annex with Mrs Moye at Kings Road School Chandler’s Ford (She always ran the sweet stall at the school’s annual fete, held at Merdon Avenue School). [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford School Days: 1970s – 1980s by Betty Brooking

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