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Update: Missing Teenager Charlotte Piper in Chandler’s Ford is found

December 4, 2015 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

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Update: 4th December 2015: Hampshire Police: Missing teenager Charlotte Piper has been found safe and well.
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Join The Point and Share Your Stories for its 20th Birthday Celebrations

December 2, 2015 By SO53 News 4 Comments

The Point theatre will be celebrating its milestone 20th anniversary in 2016 and is looking for stories and memories from the public to help with its year-long birthday celebrations.

Having already kick-started the celebrations with a radical redesign of its foyer and bar area, [Read more…] about Join The Point and Share Your Stories for its 20th Birthday Celebrations

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Round Table Brings Santa to Chandler’s Ford

December 1, 2015 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

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

The Round Table is one of the world’s largest voluntary clubs for men, offering 18–45 year olds the chance to have a great time whilst making new friends, trying new activities and supporting their local community. [Read more…] about Round Table Brings Santa to Chandler’s Ford

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Have Your Say on New Ward Boundaries for Eastleigh

November 26, 2015 By SO53 News 2 Comments

The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England is asking people across Eastleigh for their help to draw up a new pattern of council wards for Eastleigh Borough Council.

The Commission has also announced that it is minded to recommend that the council should have 39 councillors in future: five fewer than the current arrangements. [Read more…] about Have Your Say on New Ward Boundaries for Eastleigh

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Chandler’s Ford 42nd Joint Charities Christmas Market 2015

November 14, 2015 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

Update November 2016: Chandler’s Ford 43rd Joint Charities Annual Christmas Market Saturday 12th November 2016

Chandler's Ford 43rd annual Christmas Market Saturday 12th November 2016

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The Washing Machine

November 6, 2015 By SO53 News 2 Comments

By Jean-Louis Bravard

Note: This short story is to be read after my previous article, Where is My Tattoo?.

The surgeon who took my tattoo away was delighted with himself when I met him two weeks after the surgery. He had a broad smile and told me convincingly that my cancer was gone. Big smile. Nice to hear about 6 weeks after I was first told, “you have a cancer”. But… this is England and there always is a but. [Read more…] about The Washing Machine

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My Memories of Chandler’s Ford in the 1930s and 1940s: Part 2

November 2, 2015 By SO53 News 7 Comments

By Peter David Shuttler

Here I am at the age of 83+ with still vivid memories of my early life at Chandler’s Ford.

I will have to skip for a moment but you will realise the relevance.

While I lived at Woodbridge (Tasmania) our local GP was a Dr Wilson. When mother was out here she went to visit him. Realising that she was originally from Chandler’s Ford he said that he did his internship at Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about My Memories of Chandler’s Ford in the 1930s and 1940s: Part 2

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My Memories of Chandler’s Ford in the 1930s and 1940s: Part 1

October 29, 2015 By SO53 News 1 Comment

By Peter David Shuttler

I was born in Chandler’s Ford in 1932 – lived at Kingsmead (corner of Winchester Road and Ford Road) until 1946.

I tried to contact Barbara Hillier some years ago as I have two copies of her book. I sat next to David (Ginger) Hillier in Miss Drover’s Grade 4/5 in 1945/46. [Read more…] about My Memories of Chandler’s Ford in the 1930s and 1940s: Part 1

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Eastleigh Artist’s Designs Picked up for New ASDA Greetings Card Range

October 28, 2015 By SO53 News 7 Comments

Two designs created by Eastleigh-based artist Lisa Jean Gardner, who works under the name Iris Hill, have been chosen by supermarket giant Asda to feature on a range of greetings cards.

Lisa’s designs, easily recognisable by her use of inks and watercolour to create bright, whimsical patterns and scenes, [Read more…] about Eastleigh Artist’s Designs Picked up for New ASDA Greetings Card Range

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Quiz and Chips: Ramalley Scouts Fundraising for Ramalley Hall

October 27, 2015 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

The latest Chandler’s Ford Scout fun event to raise funds for Ramalley Hall will be a Quiz and Chips Evening in November.

Full details below. [Read more…] about Quiz and Chips: Ramalley Scouts Fundraising for Ramalley Hall

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A New Piano Sonata by Hugh Benham

October 24, 2015 By SO53 News 1 Comment

A new Piano Sonata by Hugh Benham, Director of Music at St. Boniface Church of England Church, Chandler’s Ford, was recently performed in a concert at St John the Baptist’s Church, Wimbledon by the pianist Michael Higgins. [Read more…] about A New Piano Sonata by Hugh Benham

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Judith Grajewski (Conservative) Elected Hampshire County Councillor

October 23, 2015 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

Judith Grajewski (Conservative) is the newly elected Hampshire County Councillor.

The by election on 22nd October 2015 was sparked by the resignation of Colin Davidovitz, a long-serving Conservative county councillor. [Read more…] about Judith Grajewski (Conservative) Elected Hampshire County Councillor

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Chandler’s Ford MDG Players Present: Diamond in the Sky by Mike Standing

October 20, 2015 By SO53 News 2 Comments

Chandler’s Ford MDG Players present a world premiere: Diamond in the Sky, by Chandler’s Ford playwright and director, Mike Standing.

It’s an amusing adventure in time, space, and Wales! [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford MDG Players Present: Diamond in the Sky by Mike Standing

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Rotary Club: Charity Concert in Aid of Canine Partners

October 13, 2015 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

There will be a spectacular charity concert on Wednesday 28 October at Chandler’s Ford Methodist Hall from 7pm, in aid of the assistance dog charity, Canine Partners.

The concert is organised by Rotary Club of Chandler’s Ford and Itchen Valley to raise money for Canine Partners. [Read more…] about Rotary Club: Charity Concert in Aid of Canine Partners

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The Park Cat Maisie

October 8, 2015 By SO53 News 2 Comments

Chandler’s Ford resident Caroline sent us this message this evening:

“I would like to thank all the kind people who helped my cat when she was killed outside Fryern recreation park car park today (I wasn’t home at the time).

Some people may know her as The Park Cat but her name was Maisie (black cat with green eyes) and she lived next to the park.” [Read more…] about The Park Cat Maisie

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Christian Aid Refugee Crisis Appeal Football Tournament

September 26, 2015 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

A Refugee Crisis Appeal Football Tournament will be taking place in Chandler’s Ford on Saturday 10th of October. You are welcome to take part.

Jenni Hutchinson from St. Francis Church organises the event to respond to the Christian Aid Refugee Crisis Appeal.

The 5-a-side football tournament will take place at St Francis School, Pilgrims Close, Chandler’s Ford on Saturday 10th October 2015 at 2pm. [Read more…] about Christian Aid Refugee Crisis Appeal Football Tournament

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Hampshire Scouts Present ‘Stepping Out’

September 5, 2015 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

Hampshire Scout Shows Unite!

For the first time in the history of Scouting in Hampshire, the creative talents of multiple districts will be brought together in collaboration for a one night only performance as Hampshire Scouts present ‘Stepping Out’. [Read more…] about Hampshire Scouts Present ‘Stepping Out’

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Consistently Outstanding Results at Barton Peveril – 2015

August 16, 2015 By SO53 News 1 Comment

The 1160 students who sat A-level exams at Barton Peveril Sixth Form College in Eastleigh this summer have maintained the excellent results of recent years. [Read more…] about Consistently Outstanding Results at Barton Peveril – 2015

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Hiltingbury Summer PACT Meeting: Thursday 16th July 7pm Merdon School

July 9, 2015 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

From Neighbourhood Policing Team:

Thursday 16th July 2015 at 7pm Merdon School, Merdon Avenue, Chandler’s Ford.
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Toynbee School: Little Shop of Horrors

July 5, 2015 By SO53 News 1 Comment

Little shop of horrors Toynbee School, Chandler's Ford

Twenty Two year 7-10 pupils from Toynbee School are performing in a production of Little Shop of Horrors on the 8th, 9th and 10th July (Wednesday to Friday).

Directed by Toynbee School Drama and Music departments, Little Shop of Horrors is a comedy horror musical about a strange and interesting plant. [Read more…] about Toynbee School: Little Shop of Horrors

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