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Top 15 Chandler’s Ford Today Blog Posts of 2014

December 28, 2014 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

At year’s end, let’s look back at the top posts on Chandler’s Ford Today in year 2014.

Today I would like to draw your attention to top posts with valuable comments.

Many of you have asked intelligent questions and have written intelligent comments. Thank you for reading the posts, and also taking the time to add to the conversations on the posts. [Read more…] about Top 15 Chandler’s Ford Today Blog Posts of 2014

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Israel – Ancient And Modern (Part 4 of 4)

December 27, 2014 By Brian Green 1 Comment

This will be the last of my ramblings about what I felt on and after my various visits to Israel.

Firstly, I would like to consider my sole visit to the Upper Room, scene of the Last Supper.

This was something which I had approached with considerable anticipation. Unfortunately, I was not appreciative of what seemed more like a nondescript block of flats, with the upstairs room entered via a suspended walkway more suited to downtown New York. [Read more…] about Israel – Ancient And Modern (Part 4 of 4)

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Merry Christmas: From Good Neighbours Brian And Suzette Matthews

December 25, 2014 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

Suzette and Brian Matthews miss the people and friends in Chandler's Ford.

Do you remember The Precinct Gift Centre?

I miss this little gift shop very much.

The Precinct Gift Centre was loved by many. It held many local people’s childhood memories.

It was my favourite gift shop. Sadly, the shop closed in February 2006 after 16 years [Read more…] about Merry Christmas: From Good Neighbours Brian And Suzette Matthews

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Winter Solstice

December 21, 2014 By Mike Sedgwick 2 Comments

Winter Solstice feature

This is an important time of the year for everyone, not just for Christians.

Neolithic man recognised the winter solstice, the time when the sun stands still. It was a desperate time, cold, dark with food stores running low.

The sun hovers close to the southern horizon at dawn and appears to cease its daily regression towards  [Read more…] about Winter Solstice

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Israel – Ancient And Modern (Part 3 of 4)

December 20, 2014 By Brian Green Leave a Comment

The Sea of Galilee – let this be the starting point for our wanderings around the land that was home to Jesus and his disciples.

Tiberias is the town from which most of today’s visitors make the start to their appreciation of the area. A short boat trip across the water to Capernaum is a high spot: half way over the skipper orders, “Stop engines.” You just drift in the intoxicating silence. [Read more…] about Israel – Ancient And Modern (Part 3 of 4)

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Christmas 70 Years Ago

December 14, 2014 By Mike Sedgwick 10 Comments

It was Christmas Eve 1944; my sister and I had been packed off to bed with the warning common to all children that if we were not good Father Christmas would not visit. I remember how dark it was in the house with the blackout curtains.

Our house, in Sheffield, had a special role to play in World War II. We had a telephone. [Read more…] about Christmas 70 Years Ago

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Israel – Ancient And Modern (Part 2 of 4)

December 13, 2014 By Brian Green 2 Comments

Here are a few more recollections – secular and spiritual – about the land in which Jesus lived and which is now the focus of attention for an increasing number of pilgrims.

Nearly all of them arrive at Bethlehem in coaches which park in the large central square. The name of this square? You might think it would be something like Central Square or Bethlehem Square, but it is Manger Square.
[Read more…] about Israel – Ancient And Modern (Part 2 of 4)

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My Favourite Childhood Christmas Memories in a Village

December 11, 2014 By chippy minton 8 Comments

I always start to feel that Christmas is getting near when the town centre gets dark before the shops close. So what do I remember of Christmases as a child (apart from the dark high street)?

Mum was very strict on the time when decorations could go up – not before the start of the school holidays. But my sisters and I would often (at least when we were old enough) be trusted to decorate the tree. Except [Read more…] about My Favourite Childhood Christmas Memories in a Village

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The Origin Of Humanities Subjects At Montgomery Of Alamein School

December 8, 2014 By Brian Green 10 Comments

Montgomery of Alamein School Winchester Humanities subjects

I taught at Montgomery Of Alamein School from January 1966 till July 1988.

For several years I took the top exam classes in English Language and Literature, but I have always considered that my major role in the field of education came in another direction.

On day the headmaster, Dennis Beacham, called me into his office to discuss an important matter. [Read more…] about The Origin Of Humanities Subjects At Montgomery Of Alamein School

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What Christmas Means To Me

December 7, 2014 By Allison Symes 21 Comments

Christmas is Creativity.

It is found in the story of the Nativity, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol and film stories like The Polar Express.

It is found in poems such as A Visit from St. Nicholas (probably better known as The Night Before Christmas) by Clement Clarke Moore and In the Bleak Midwinter by Christina Rossetti. [Read more…] about What Christmas Means To Me

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Israel – Ancient And Modern (Part 1 of 4)

December 6, 2014 By Brian Green 2 Comments

Until fairly recently few people from Chandler’s Ford had visited Israel, but now there are some of our parishioners who have joined groups of pilgrims and flown to the Holy Land. Some had pre-conceptions, other had eyes and minds open, ready and willing to accept anything which would strengthen their beliefs.

Here are a few of my own observations – certainly not all with a religious connection – which I hope will bring back happy memories. [Read more…] about Israel – Ancient And Modern (Part 1 of 4)

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Central Precinct: 2014 Christmas Lights Now Switched on

December 5, 2014 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

The “Precinct Pals” welcomed Christmas today with mulled wine and mince pies in Chandler’s Ford.

At the Central Precinct, Christmas celebration was done differently. There was no need for Santa Claus or a horse carriage.

Of course there was no need for road closure either.

Instead, the lights were delicately [Read more…] about Central Precinct: 2014 Christmas Lights Now Switched on

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A Playground Of Concrete And Cranes

December 5, 2014 By SO53 News 5 Comments

Otterbourne - Chandler's Ford bypass

By Emma Golby-Kirk

In these days when the roar of motorway noise disturbs the peace of the otherwise tranquil suburb of Chandler’s Ford, it is hard to imagine the excited anticipation with which residents awaited the building of the Chandler’s Ford by-pass back in the 1960s.

In December 1967 the Otterbourne-Chandler’s Ford by-pass was opened. This six-mile stretch of dual carriageway created a fast link from Compton to Bassett. It cost [Read more…] about A Playground Of Concrete And Cranes

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Sweets Glorious Sweets

December 2, 2014 By Mike Sedgwick 4 Comments

Sweets glorious sweets by Mike Sedgwick

There was a time when there were no sweets. Adults used to talk about Mars Bars, Kit Kats, Gobstoppers and Acid Drops. I had no idea what these were but they sounded desirable.

During WWII there were no sweets.

If you were lucky and could put on a cough, there may be a few pence worth of cough sweets. There were like the Fishermen’s Friends you can get today but bigger. You could suck one or maybe two but no more. They were good currency in the playground, you could swap one for a cigarette card. [Read more…] about Sweets Glorious Sweets

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What Does Christmas Mean For Non-Christians?

November 30, 2014 By Mike Sedgwick 6 Comments

We can all enjoy Christmas. It is not necessary to focus on baby Jesus and the traditional story of shepherds and three wise men.

Last Christmas was spent in Sri Lanka, a country with only 10% Christians but where the Buddhists (70%), Hindu and Muslim all joined in the celebrations.

We had to dress as Santa and his helper [Read more…] about What Does Christmas Mean For Non-Christians?

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Travel Journal: Whereto next?

November 29, 2014 By Brian Green 6 Comments

On one of my educational cruises we had three or four PE students with us to help conduct deck games when we were at sea.

On this day we were sitting in the shade enjoying a cold drink after visiting the pyramids: beside me one of the students a young lad of about nineteen, starting speaking. He didn’t realise he was expressing his thoughts aloud and his voice was filled with awe. [Read more…] about Travel Journal: Whereto next?

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The Poppies At The Tower Of London

November 25, 2014 By Nick John 4 Comments

Poppies at the Tower of London

Whilst visiting London on business a few weeks ago I made the time to wander down to the Tower of London to have a look at the poppy artwork installation, which has received quite a bit of positive commentary.

My visit was at the end of October so the artwork wasn’t complete but a substantial portion of it was done as you may see from the few pictures that I took. [Read more…] about The Poppies At The Tower Of London

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Humorous Little Memory: Montgomery Of Alamein School

November 19, 2014 By Janet Williams 11 Comments

Brian Green recalls Montgomery of Alamein School in Winchester.

On the first of July 1968, Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery visited Winchester and renamed Winchester County Secondary School for boys to Montgomery of Alamein School.

It was a significant event as it was the only Montgomery of Alamein school in the world.

Brian Green from Chandler’s Ford was a teacher at the school and witnessed the historical event. [Read more…] about Humorous Little Memory: Montgomery Of Alamein School

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Jesters, Mentors and Advocates

November 18, 2014 By Mike Sedgwick 3 Comments

Jesters are portrayed as fools but they are clever. They make us laugh and gasp at their cheeky and audacious remarks. Their humour is barbed and aimed at a person or persons in powerful positions.

A jester must have someone to jest about. In court they performed the important function of saying things to the King and Queen that no courtier dare speak. [Read more…] about Jesters, Mentors and Advocates

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Discover Montgomery Of Alamein School In Winchester

November 18, 2014 By Janet Williams 6 Comments

Yesterday I published an important historical research by Michael Burford, a former pupil of Montgomery Of Alamein School in Winchester.

When Michael Burford contacted me last week about his old school, and later told me that he has a collection of the school’s pictures and history, I knew that I have ‘struck gold’. [Read more…] about Discover Montgomery Of Alamein School In Winchester

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