History

Roads that Change Their Names in Chandler’s Ford

August 17, 2016 By Christine Clark 5 Comments

If you live in Merdon Avenue, did you know that it used to be called The Crescent? And that Twyford Road, Eastleigh, was once Winchester Road, Eastleigh? And that Consort Road, Eastleigh used to be Park Road?

I expect you have detected a pattern here. When Eastleigh became a borough that included Chandler’s Ford, it was found that some road names were duplicated between the two towns and, presumably so as not to confuse the postman, some were renamed so that there was only one of each. [Read more…] about Roads that Change Their Names in Chandler’s Ford

Tags: Chandler’s Ford community, Eastleigh, Eastleigh Borough Council, Information, local interest, memory, Merdon Avenue

Following the King: on the Great Ships Trail

August 12, 2016 By Allison Symes Leave a Comment

My next couple of articles will be about the recent Medieval Weekend, organised by the Road to Agincourt project and backed, amongst others, by Hampshire and Eastleigh Councils.

But this post is a first for me. It’s the first time I’ve reviewed a walk, or perhaps I should say “road tested” it! (Even when I reviewed a walk in Salisbury, it was more of a review of the book it appeared in, Station Walks, given I wanted to see just how accurate and helpful the directions and description of things to spot on the walk were!). [Read more…] about Following the King: on the Great Ships Trail

Tags: culture, days out, Eastleigh Borough Council, Hampshire County Council, history, Information, Road to Agincourt, walks

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

August 11, 2016 By Roger White 24 Comments

I was born in Chandler’s Ford in 1942 and lived in Station Lane until about 1972.

I remember many of the old places. We used to play in the old brickfield then go off up to Knightwood where there was a big sand pit created allegedly by a stray bomb during the war. [Read more…] about Roger White: My Family History in Chandler’s Ford and Hursley

Tags: Chandler’s Ford community, community, culture, family, history, Hursley, Hursley Road, local businesses, local interest, memory, storytelling, war memorial, writing

Timeless Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet, Thornden Hall

August 5, 2016 By Allison Symes 4 Comments

I went to see Romeo and Juliet at Thornden Hall on Thursday, 7th July. This production was by the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company and was streamed thanks to National Theatre Live.

It was a wonderful production. [Read more…] about Timeless Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet, Thornden Hall

Tags: arts and crafts, culture, entertainment, literature, National Theatre Live, poetry, Thornden Hall

Book of Kells

August 3, 2016 By Mike Sedgwick 2 Comments

The book of Kells is an illuminated book of the gospels written in Latin by monks from the Columban Abbey of Kells, a place north of Dublin. Some of the folios were scribed in Lindisfarne and Iona. The book was probably completed about 800 AD and kept in Kells until the Abbey was dissolved in the 12th century. Now it resides in Trinity College, Dublin.

I saw it there while attending a conference about publishing. We complained, as all authors do, about the difficulties of publishing. The modern author has life easy compared with the difficulties of publishing 1200 years ago

[Read more…] about Book of Kells

Tags: arts and crafts, books, Information, literature, reading, writing

Barbara Large: NEW Creative Writing Classes in Chandler’s Ford

July 29, 2016 By Allison Symes 8 Comments

Barbara Large will be running creative writing classes at the Dovetail Centre in Chandler’s Ford from 21st September 2016.

This is great news for any writer who is looking for the mutual support creative writing classes can give and who want to develop their skills. [Read more…] about Barbara Large: NEW Creative Writing Classes in Chandler’s Ford

Tags: advice, creative writing, Dovetail Centre, event, Information, inspiration, literature, publishing, storytelling, writers

Want to Become a Heritage Guide?

July 8, 2016 By Allison Symes 2 Comments

For lovers of history, who like getting out and about, there is the opportunity to learn how to be a heritage guide for free, with all expenses paid.

The opportunity offers exclusive behind the scenes trips to heritage sites.

You would also get to go to lectures from top historians and academics. [Read more…] about Want to Become a Heritage Guide?

Tags: culture, days out, history, Information, volunteering, walking, walks

Away Days – Salisbury

July 1, 2016 By Allison Symes 6 Comments

The shuttle service from Chandler’s Ford Railway Station is great for commuting into Eastleigh and Southampton but is also a wonderful way of visiting Salisbury. The total journey time is just over an hour and there are some fantastic views of the country en route, particularly after Romsey. Most images for this post were taken by me.

Tags: advice, days out, history, Information, Station Lane, travel, walking

Growing up in Chandler’s Ford: 1950s – 1960s: Rotrax Memories; Joy of Powerboat – Part 14

June 11, 2016 By Martin Napier 1 Comment

Another episode from Boats and Bikes…

Cycle Time Trials – the 1970s

I found the competitive side of cycling to be just what I wanted at that time. I needed a new angle on cycling and this was it! I managed to be moderately successful and I improved my “Personal Best” times over the distances I raced – mainly 10, 25 & 50 mile events. [Read more…] about Growing up in Chandler’s Ford: 1950s – 1960s: Rotrax Memories; Joy of Powerboat – Part 14

Tags: Chandler’s Ford community, community, culture, cycling, Eastleigh, education, family, history, hobby, local interest, memory, powerboat, storytelling, travel

Away Days from Chandler’s Ford Station: York

June 10, 2016 By Allison Symes 5 Comments

One great thing about living in Chandler’s Ford is the transport available given we are near the motorway network (without living on top of it). Then we have the railway station, a bus service and we are not far from the ferries.

I often use these links. For example I went a couple of years ago to the National Railway Museum in York, which has recently been in the news because of its restoration of The Flying Scotsman. [Read more…] about Away Days from Chandler’s Ford Station: York

Tags: advice, Chandler's Ford Railway Station, days out, history, Information, inspiration, museum, train station

In the King’s Footsteps on the Great Ship Trail

May 26, 2016 By Allison Symes Leave a Comment

Following on from my previous Agincourt posts, I have now received further details of the Free Medieval Weekend, which will celebrate the launch of The King’s Great Ships Trail.

Where and when? At Manor Farm and Country Park on July 30 and 31, 2016. [Read more…] about In the King’s Footsteps on the Great Ship Trail

Tags: arts and crafts, community, crafts, culture, days out, Eastleigh Borough Council, education, entertainment, event, Hampshire County Council, history, Information, tradition, walks

Growing up in Chandler’s Ford: 1950s – 1960s: Passions for Power Boat, Bike, and Lambretta (Part 13)

May 16, 2016 By Martin Napier Leave a Comment

More favourite memories including thoughts about my boats and bikes……

1964 – The year that Radio Caroline started broadcasting! [Read more…] about Growing up in Chandler’s Ford: 1950s – 1960s: Passions for Power Boat, Bike, and Lambretta (Part 13)

Tags: Chandler’s Ford community, community, culture, cycling, Eastleigh, education, family, history, hobby, local interest, memory, powerboat, storytelling, travel

Life aboard a Tall Ship: Jubilee Sailing Trust’s Ship Lord Nelson

May 6, 2016 By Mike Sedgwick 5 Comments

I was on board Lord Nelson ship at the Seed2Sailing – the launch party for this year’s Jubilee Sailing Trust Autumn Pumpkin Festival and Scarecrow Avenue, which will take place on Saturday 8th Oct 2016.

“I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by;”

Sea Fever by John Masefield
[Read more…] about Life aboard a Tall Ship: Jubilee Sailing Trust’s Ship Lord Nelson

Tags: adventure, charity, community, Eastleigh, education, event, fundraising, good neighbours, how-to, JST, memory, Southampton, storytelling, travel

Review: The Pocket Dream by Chameleon Theatre Company

May 6, 2016 By Allison Symes 5 Comments

I went to see The Pocket Dream, written by Elly Brewer and Sandi Toksvig, on 30th April 2016 at The Chameleon Theatre Group based at the Ritchie Memorial Hall in Hursley Road.

Despite living in Chandler’s Ford for over 20 years, this was the first time I had managed to get to one of the Chameleons’ productions. Many thanks to Lionel Elliot for supplying director’s notes, the cast list and some of the images of the show (which were taken by Dave Wilkins). [Read more…] about Review: The Pocket Dream by Chameleon Theatre Company

Tags: arts and crafts, Chameleon Theatre, Chandler's Ford Good Neighbours, Chandler’s Ford community, community, entertainment, event, Hursley Road, local interest, review, Ritchie Memorial Hall, writing

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

May 4, 2016 By SO53 News 41 Comments

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

Tags: Chameleon Theatre, Chandler’s Ford community, community, culture, education, family, history, Kings Road Infant School, local interest, memory, Merdon School, Methodist Church, storytelling, Toynbee School

Growing up in Chandler’s Ford: 1950s – 1960s: the Joy of Powerboat Race and Cycling (Part 12)

May 4, 2016 By Martin Napier Leave a Comment

It is worth saying how different commentating on powerboat racing was then to how it is nowadays.

As the boat [competitor] of a personality raced past, the commentator would show a degree of deference. [Read more…] about Growing up in Chandler’s Ford: 1950s – 1960s: the Joy of Powerboat Race and Cycling (Part 12)

Tags: Chandler’s Ford community, community, culture, cycling, Eastleigh, education, family, history, hobby, local interest, memory, powerboat, storytelling, travel

Chandler’s Ford Library: Margaret Tee’s Royal Memorabilia

May 1, 2016 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

I receive lovely emails from readers from time to time with their stories.

This afternoon Karen Moth sent me this email telling me something very special about her mother.

“My mum Margaret Tee (75 years old) has lived in Chandler’s Ford all her life and [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Library: Margaret Tee’s Royal Memorabilia

Tags: arts and crafts, celebrations, Chandler's Ford Library, Chandler’s Ford community, community, event, history, hobby, library, local interest, storytelling

History: News from Agincourt

April 8, 2016 By Allison Symes 4 Comments

Given I love history, it was a pleasure to write about the Road to Agincourt project, including the bringing to life via a play of Sir Bevis of Hampton, the legend associated with Southampton.

This post brings news of a new woodland trail, a medieval weekend festival, and interactive wearable map which tie in with the Agincourt project. [Read more…] about History: News from Agincourt

Tags: arts and crafts, culture, days out, Eastleigh Borough Council, entertainment, tradition, walks

Chandler’s Ford from the 1980s – Part 3

March 30, 2016 By chippy minton 4 Comments

In the third and final reminiscence from the late 1980s, Chippy tells us his memories of transport and travel at the time.

Strange as it may seem, I think there was more traffic coming through Winchester Road / Bournemouth Road in those days. I often drive that way on a Friday now, and the queues are nothing like I remember. A lot of local traffic would use that route rather than the notorious A33. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford from the 1980s – Part 3

Tags: Chandler’s Ford community, community, development, Eastleigh, history, local businesses, local interest, memory, storytelling, travel, Winchester

50 Things I Like about the Chandler’s Ford Area (Part 1)

March 25, 2016 By Allison Symes 4 Comments

I celebrated my 50th birthday this week so thought I would see if I could find 50 things to like about the Chandler’s Ford area.

Here goes… [Read more…] about 50 Things I Like about the Chandler’s Ford Area (Part 1)

Tags: Centrestage Theatre, Chameleon Theatre, Chandler's Ford Library, Chandler’s Ford community, Fryern Arcade, Hocombe Mead, MDG Players, nature, theatre, Thornden Hall, walking

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