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Where can you Join an Alpha Course in Chandler’s Ford?

April 27, 2016 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

Got questions about life? Is there more to life than this?

Alpha is aimed at those wanting to explore more about the basics of Christian faith – looking at the big questions about life, God and Jesus. [Read more…] about Where can you Join an Alpha Course in Chandler’s Ford?

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Romsey Male Voice Choir’s Special Charity Concert

April 15, 2016 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church will resound with the ‘Power of Song’ when Romsey Male Voice Choir and their special guests Radcliffe on Trent Male Voice Choir offer up a feast of classical choral singing and popular songs from the shows.

The concert, in aid of Action for Children and Wessex Cancer Trust, begins at 7.30 pm on Saturday 16th April. [Read more…] about Romsey Male Voice Choir’s Special Charity Concert

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The Friends of St. Anne’s Hospital, Liuli

March 15, 2016 By SO53 News 4 Comments

The Friends of St. Anne’s Hospital, Liuli, is a charity that was set up 21 years ago to support the work of and send donated goods to a hospital in a remote area of Tanzania.

In that time 20 containers have been packed and dispatched from Chandler’s Ford via Southampton Docks. [Read more…] about The Friends of St. Anne’s Hospital, Liuli

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Round Table Donate £6,000 to Local Good Causes

March 14, 2016 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

Thanks to the generosity of people from the Romsey and Chandler’s Ford area last Christmas, Romsey, Chandler’s Ford and District Round Table were able to donate a total of £6,000 to local good causes. [Read more…] about Round Table Donate £6,000 to Local Good Causes

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Official Opening of the Fryern Pavilion Extension

March 12, 2016 By SO53 News 1 Comment

Chandler’s Ford Parish Council were delighted that HM Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire, Nigel Atkinson Esq, officially opened the Fryern Pavilion extension on the 10 March 2016, with The Mayor of Eastleigh, Councillor Jane Welsh,  in attendance.

The Chairman of the Parish Council, Councillor Margaret Atkinson, welcomed the Lord-Lieutenant and his wife to [Read more…] about Official Opening of the Fryern Pavilion Extension

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Could you be a ‘Befriender’ for Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

March 2, 2016 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

This article is from Caroline Nash, of Befriending Service, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for volunteers in Chandler’s Ford and other local areas.

Could you be a ‘Befriender’? [Read more…] about Could you be a ‘Befriender’ for Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

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Share Your Hendy Stories

February 26, 2016 By SO53 News 6 Comments

Do you know anyone who worked at Hendy before?

Rebecca Hendy from The Hendy Group is updating the company’s History Book. The company is very interested in producing a chapter based on local people who have worked at Hendy or their experience of Hendy over the years. [Read more…] about Share Your Hendy Stories

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Weekend Burglaries – Hiltingbury Road

February 22, 2016 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

police lamp feature

From Eastleigh Police on 4:34 PM – Monday 22nd February 2016:

Weekend burglaries at First Class dry cleaners and Kelly’s Coffee Shop on Hiltingbury Road.

See anything suspicious? Ref 44160076018. [Read more…] about Weekend Burglaries – Hiltingbury Road

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What’s On in Chandler’s Ford – Spring 2016

February 14, 2016 By SO53 News 9 Comments

Chandler's Ford Today upcoming events in Chandler's Ford and around Eastleigh

Though it may be cold and wet these days, there are some interesting activities in and around Chandler’s Ford just for you.

If you are the kind of person who plan your social life months ahead, then you may want to sign up for The Chandler’s Ford Itchen Walk, which will take place on Sunday 12th June 2016.

Early birds get a bit of discount too. [Read more…] about What’s On in Chandler’s Ford – Spring 2016

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Eastleigh Borough Council Explains Why Local Plan Exhibitions Exclude Chandler’s Ford

January 22, 2016 By SO53 News 2 Comments

Thanks to Peter Child’s recent email to Eastleigh Borough Council, Chandler’s Ford residents now have an answer as to why the Eastleigh Borough Local Plan exhibitions exclude Chandler’s ford.

Tracy Haskett, Planning Officer of Eastleigh Borough Council, encouraged Chandler’s Ford residents who are interested in Eastleigh Borough Local Plan (2011-2036) to attend the next nearest event in Allbrook Hill on Saturday 23 January, 10am until 4pm. [Read more…] about Eastleigh Borough Council Explains Why Local Plan Exhibitions Exclude Chandler’s Ford

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Steve Brine MP: Call for Future Local Plan Exhibitions to Include Chandler’s Ford

January 19, 2016 By SO53 News 10 Comments

Message from Steve Brine MP

Eastleigh Borough Council Local Plan is a saga that has dragged on for many years while neighbouring local authorities (including Winchester in the other part of my constituency) have theirs signed off.

Now, the council is finally running its “Issues and Options” consultation – until 17th February – which will eventually lead to a plan that maps out future development right across the Borough. [Read more…] about Steve Brine MP: Call for Future Local Plan Exhibitions to Include Chandler’s Ford

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Premiere of Movies at Thornden Hall – Friday 15th January 2016

January 9, 2016 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

Missed some good films last year?

Chandler’s Ford people are lucky as you can now watch great films at Thornden Hall. Each ticket is only £5.

Thornden Hall’s newest venture Movies at the Hall starts on Friday 15th January 2016. [Read more…] about Premiere of Movies at Thornden Hall – Friday 15th January 2016

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Have Your Say: Police Funding Consultation Survey

January 7, 2016 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

How much would you pay for policing?

Hampshire and Isle of Wight residents can have your say now in this Police Funding Consultation Survey. [Read more…] about Have Your Say: Police Funding Consultation Survey

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Eastleigh Tec Hub Members Create Wearable Interactive Map for Agincourt Project

January 5, 2016 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

Members of Eastleigh’s Tec Hub have been commissioned to create an interactive map of Hampshire, which can be worn and provides users with historical context surrounding the battle of Agincourt.

The interactive wearable map is being created by Marcus Pullen of Blue Donut Studios, and David Overton of SplashMaps as part of Eastleigh Borough Council Culture Unit’s Road To Agincourt project in association with the national Agincourt 600 charity. [Read more…] about Eastleigh Tec Hub Members Create Wearable Interactive Map for Agincourt Project

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After Christmas – Local Rubbish Collection Days and Recycling Tips

December 29, 2015 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

Wonder when your rubbish bins will be collected after Christmas?

What to do with your Christmas trees?

Where can you recycle your empty Christmas chocolate tins?

Read on to find out more. [Read more…] about After Christmas – Local Rubbish Collection Days and Recycling Tips

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Round Table Raises £6,000 for Local Good Causes

December 27, 2015 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

Thanks to the generosity of the people from Romsey and Chandler’s Ford, over £6,000 has been raised in the run up to Christmas.

Now the funds have been raised, Romsey, Chandler’s Ford and District Round Table are looking for nominations to decide how the money is best allocated. [Read more…] about Round Table Raises £6,000 for Local Good Causes

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Eastleigh Fusion Choir – Christmas Charity Concert 2015

December 24, 2015 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

The Eastleigh Fusion Choir Christmas Charity Concert at Chandler’s Ford United Reformed Church last weekend (19th December 2015) raised over £830.

The concert was performed to a packed house and it was a wonderfully uplifting experience.

Father Christmas made a guest appearance to conduct the Twelve Days of Christmas and the Choir delivered a fabulous night to remember. [Read more…] about Eastleigh Fusion Choir – Christmas Charity Concert 2015

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Former Eastleigh Mayor Tony Noyce Dies

December 9, 2015 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

Former Mayor of Eastleigh Councillor Tony Noyce has passed away after a short illness, according to Eastleigh News. [Read more…] about Former Eastleigh Mayor Tony Noyce Dies

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Chandler’s Ford Central Precinct: Christmas Lights Switching On: Thursday 10 December

December 8, 2015 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

The Christmas lights will be switched on in Chandler’s Ford this Thursday.

Local traders from the Central Precinct have organised a friendly ‘Christmas light switching on’ ceremony for Thursday the 10th of December 2015, from 4.30pm to 5.30pm. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Central Precinct: Christmas Lights Switching On: Thursday 10 December

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Christmas Tree Festival at Chandler’s Ford St. Boniface Church

December 4, 2015 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

St. Boniface Church throws open its doors for a Christmas Tree Festival.

Twenty imaginatively decorated Christmas trees now adorn the Parish Church of Chandler’s Ford, on Hursley Road, SO53 2FT. [Read more…] about Christmas Tree Festival at Chandler’s Ford St. Boniface Church

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