• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Chandler's Ford Today

  • Home
  • About
    • About Chandler’s Ford
    • Chandler’s Ford War Memorial Research
  • Blog
    • Blogging Tips
  • Event
    • Upcoming Events
  • Contact
  • Site Policies
  • Churches
  • Library
  • Eastleigh Basics Bank
  • Community Food Larder at Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church

Arts

Every photograph we take, every show we present, or every song and hymn that we sing, we bring inspiration, creativity and joy to the community. Our artists have taken risks. They have brought us wonder and beauty of nature.

Age Concern Carol Service At Methodist Church

December 4, 2013 By Janet Williams 6 Comments

Chandler's Ford Age Concern, Brownhill Road, behind Co-op

The Age Concern Carol Service at the Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church this afternoon was brilliant.

The Rev. Peter Cornick made us think about the true meaning of Christmas. Is Christmas just about shopping and eating? He asked.

Both the Thornden Wind Band and the Toynbee School choir performed beautifully at the carol service. [Read more…] about Age Concern Carol Service At Methodist Church

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google
  • Email
Tags: Chandler's Ford, Christianity, Christmas, church, community, concert, event, good neighbours, Methodist Church, music, religion, Thornden School, Toynbee School, Winchester Road

Chandler’s Ford MDG Players Present Bunkered From 28 – 30 November 2013

November 23, 2013 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

MDG Players

The fantastic Chandler’s Ford MDG Players (Methodist Church Drama Group) will be performing Bunkered by Lynn Brittney, on Thursday 28th, Friday 29th and Saturday 30th November 2013 at 7.30 pm.

They will perform in the Methodist Church Hall, Winchester Road, Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford MDG Players Present Bunkered From 28 – 30 November 2013

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google
  • Email
Tags: Chandler's Ford, church, community, theatre

FREE Theatre Evenings For The Elderly In Chandler’s Ford

November 12, 2013 By Nick Coleman 4 Comments

Nightingale Cast with Jenni Prior, Director, Chris Greenwood UKIP & Jean Roberts-Jones One Community

The Chameleon Theatre Company of Chandlers Ford are now offering free transport to the elderly and disabled residents of local care homes as well as free seats at four of their productions each year at The Ritchie Hall in Hursley Road in Chandler’s Ford.

Chris Greenwood (UKIP) Hampshire County Councillor is covering the cost of the transport via his Local Community Support Fund. [Read more…] about FREE Theatre Evenings For The Elderly In Chandler’s Ford

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google
  • Email
Tags: Chameleon Theatre, Chandler's Ford, charity, event, good neighbours, One Community, theatre

The Spitfires: 45th Anniversary Concert At Methodist Church

October 2, 2013 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

The Spitfires, Chandler's Ford

The 14th Eastleigh Scout and Guide Band will present The Spitfires this weekend.

Performing at Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church on the 5th October, the band are celebrating their 45th Anniversary, and also the launch of their new Corps of Drums.

Date: Saturday on the 5th of October 2013 at 7.30pm [Read more…] about The Spitfires: 45th Anniversary Concert At Methodist Church

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google
  • Email
Tags: Chandler's Ford, church, community, concert, event, Methodist Church, music, The Spitfires marching band

Review: Ladies Down Under By The Chameleons

August 23, 2013 By Nick Coleman 2 Comments

Ladies Down Under image, by the Chameleons in Chandler's Ford

The Chameleons Theatre Company in Chandler’s Ford recently staged Ladies Down Under, the award-winning playwright Amanda Whittington’s follow-up to last summer’s Ladies Day.

Both plays performed to full houses every night at The Ritchie Hall in Hursley Road. [Read more…] about Review: Ladies Down Under By The Chameleons

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google
  • Email
Tags: Chameleon Theatre, Chandler's Ford, charity, event, theatre

New Comedy “The Nightingales” By The Chameleons

August 21, 2013 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

Peter Quilter's The Nightingales by Chameleon Theatre Company

For their October production, The Chameleons of Chandler’s Ford will be staging The Nightingales, a comedy set in the 1950’s.

It’s the 1950s and this charming comedy introduces the Nightingales, members of a theatrical family who perform more at home than they do on the stage.

Will anyone find their true love? [Read more…] about New Comedy “The Nightingales” By The Chameleons

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google
  • Email
Tags: Chameleon Theatre, Chandler's Ford, event, theatre

Hampshire Open Studios 2013: Chandler’s Ford Artists

August 18, 2013 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

Chandler's Ford Art Group

Hampshire Open Studios: 17th – 26th August 2013. It’s a great chance for you to discover great art and support our local artists.

You can find out the location of the studios from Hampshire Open Studios website.

The participating artists have opened their studios and homes to showcase their work. [Read more…] about Hampshire Open Studios 2013: Chandler’s Ford Artists

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google
  • Email
Tags: arts and crafts, Chandler's Ford, event

Hog Roast And Murder: The Hursley Homicide

July 9, 2013 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

Murder Mystery in Chandler's Ford, St. Martin in the Wood. By Mystery in History.

Last weekend, I enjoyed a lovely evening trying to solve a murder mystery: The Hursley Homicide.

The Parish Church organised this fantastic event at St. Martin in the Wood.

We tried solving the murder mystery while enjoying a hog roast, fine wine and desserts. [Read more…] about Hog Roast And Murder: The Hursley Homicide

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google
  • Email
Tags: Chandler's Ford, community, event, good neighbours, St. Martin

Murder Mystery Dinner: The Hursley Homicide

June 9, 2013 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

Can you solve the mystery of The Hursley Homicide?

In 1580, the tenants of Sir Thomas Clarke, Lord of Hursley Manor, are enjoying their annual hog roast. But the evening is thrown into confusion when a body is found.

Who’s the victim?
Why were they killed? [Read more…] about Murder Mystery Dinner: The Hursley Homicide

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google
  • Email
Tags: event, St. Martin

Autumn Leaves In Summer

May 20, 2013 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

Image by Geekr via Flickr

Remember David Tripp, who plays easy listening cool jazz music? David is a professional musician from Chandler’s Ford. I met him for the first time at the Fryern Funtasia event early this month.

Today, David sent me a surprised ‘thank you’ gift, in the form of an mp3 via email.

I love this little surprise. [Read more…] about Autumn Leaves In Summer

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google
  • Email
Tags: Chandler's Ford, music

Fryern Funtasia 2013: Blissful With Centrestage Youth

May 10, 2013 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

CPYT -- August performance at The Point Theatre

At Fryern Funtasia 2013 in Chandler’s Ford, I relaxed on the grass and enjoyed a blissful open air theatre moment. It was a luxury.

Fryern Recreation Ground was filled with music: Chandler’s Ford Boys’ Brigade Brass Band, Cool Jazz by David Tripp, and the open air theatre by the very talented young people from Centrestage Productions Youth Theatre. [Read more…] about Fryern Funtasia 2013: Blissful With Centrestage Youth

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google
  • Email
Tags: Chandler's Ford, community, event, Fryern Funtasia, social, theatre

Fryern Funtasia 2013: Cool Jazz

May 10, 2013 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

Cool Jazz, David Tripp

Did you spot a red feather at Fryern Funtasia 2013 in Chandler’s Ford?

Professional musician David Tripp played the guitar beautifully. The stylish musician, a local resident, performed just right at the Methodist Church’s catering stand. [Read more…] about Fryern Funtasia 2013: Cool Jazz

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google
  • Email
Tags: Chandler’s Ford community, event, Fryern Funtasia, hobby, music, social

Join Chameleons

May 9, 2013 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

Ladies Down Under by Amanda Whittington

Chandler’s Ford Chameleon Theatre Company was formed in 1965 and their members are busy planning events to celebrate their 50th Anniversary.

Recruitment from Chameleon Theatre Company:
[Read more…] about Join Chameleons

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google
  • Email
Tags: Chameleon Theatre, Chandler's Ford, community, good neighbours, theatre

Concert, Life And Passion: Interview Dr. Hugh Benham

May 9, 2013 By Janet Williams 5 Comments

People in Chandler’s Ford are blessed. There will be an unmissable Celebration Concert on the 25th of May (Saturday) in Chandler’s Ford, held at St. Boniface Church. The concert is open to everyone.

This highly anticipated concert of choral music features The Convivium Singers and St. Boniface choir.

The music director behind this concert is the remarkable [Read more…] about Concert, Life And Passion: Interview Dr. Hugh Benham

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google
  • Email
Tags: celebrations, Chandler’s Ford community, charity, Christianity, church, community, education, good neighbours, interview, music, religion, St. Boniface Church, train station

Celebration Concert With Dr. Hugh Benham

May 6, 2013 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

If you love choral music,  you don’t want to miss the highly anticipated Celebration Concert of choral music at St. Boniface church on Saturday 25th May.

This Celebration Concert includes choral music by Byrd, Tallis, Howells, MacMillan, Vaughan Williams and Dr. Hugh Benham. [Read more…] about Celebration Concert With Dr. Hugh Benham

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google
  • Email
Tags: Chandler's Ford, charity, Christianity, community, concert, good neighbours, music, religion, St. Boniface Church
« Previous Page

Primary Sidebar

Search

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to Chandler's Ford Today blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Archives

Top Posts & Pages

Using Dates in Fiction

Categories

Tags

am writing arts and crafts books Chandler's Ford Chandler's Ford Today Chandler’s Ford community charity Christianity Christmas church community creative writing culture Eastleigh Eastleigh Borough Council education entertainment event family fiction gardening gardening tips good neighbours Hiltingbury Hiltingbury Road history hobby how-to Joan Adamson Joan Adelaide Goater local businesses local interest memory Methodist Church music nature news reading review social storytelling theatre travel Winchester Road writing

Recent Comments

  • Allison Symes on Esther Chilton – Author Interview – Myths and Magic
  • Dawn Pisturino on Esther Chilton – Author Interview – Myths and Magic
  • Mo Palmer on The Hutments: Could You Help Find Old Neighbours in Chandler’s Ford?
  • Allison Symes on Esther Chilton – Author Interview – Myths and Magic
  • Robbie Cheadle on Esther Chilton – Author Interview – Myths and Magic
  • Lynn Chapman on Author Interview: Introducing Esther Chilton and The Secret Dragon

Regular Writers and Contributors

Janet Williams Allison Symes Mike Sedgwick Rick Goater Doug Clews chippy minton Martin Napier Roger White Andy Vining Gopi Chandroth Nicola Slade Wellie Roger Clark Ray Fishman Hazel Bateman SO53 News

Forty Years in Chandler’s Ford – a Journal by Joan Adelaide Goater

Forty Years in Chandler’s Ford – a Journal by Joan Adelaide Goater

Growing up in Chandler’s Ford: 1950s – 1960s by Martin Napier

Growing up in Chandler’s Ford: 1950s – 1960s by Martin Napier

My Memories of the War Years in Chandler’s Ford 1939 – 1945 by Doug Clews

My Memories of the War Years in Chandler’s Ford 1939 – 1945 by Doug Clews

Chandler’s Ford War Memorial Research by Margaret Doores

Chandler’s Ford War Memorial Research by Margaret Doores

History of Hiltonbury Farmhouse by Andy Vining

History of Hiltonbury Farmhouse by Andy Vining

My Family History in Chandler’s Ford and Hursley by Roger White

My Family History in Chandler’s Ford and Hursley by Roger White

Do You Remember The Hutments? By Nick John

Do You Remember The Hutments? By Nick John

Memory of Peter Green by Wendy Green

Memory of Peter Green by Wendy Green

History of Vickers Armstrongs (Supermarine) Hursley Park by Dave Key

History of Vickers Armstrongs (Supermarine) Hursley Park by Dave Key

Reviews of local performances and places

Reviews of local performances and places

Copyright © 2026 Chandler's Ford Today. WordPress. Log in

loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.