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Richard Stock: Fundraising for Ovacome

April 14, 2014 By Roger Clark 2 Comments

Richard Stock - London Marathon 13th April 2014. Richard raises money for Ovacome in memory of Dr. Lisa-Jayne Clark from Chandler’s Ford.

I’m pleased to tell you that Richard Stock completed the London Marathon in just over 4 hours yesterday.

This is a remarkable achievement for somebody who had never run a full marathon and indeed had never run over 20 miles!

Richard ran the marathon to raise money for Ovacome, in memory of my daughter, Dr. Lisa-Jayne Clark, [Read more…] about Richard Stock: Fundraising for Ovacome

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The Three Kinds of Whovians

April 12, 2014 By Ben Williams 4 Comments

What kind of Whovian are you?

I was in Winchester today with my mum and I noticed several signs advertising a Doctor Who event.

When mum asked if I wanted to go, I said no. This puzzled her, as she thought as a fan, I would want to go. I then explained to her what I call the three kinds of Whovians: [Read more…] about The Three Kinds of Whovians

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Friendly Touch At Chandler’s Ford Train Station

April 10, 2014 By Janet Williams 7 Comments

It was a surprise to meet Mark Miller at Chandler’s Ford train station on Monday.

Mark Miller is the Three Rivers Community Rail Partnership officer. He was selling coffee for commuters that morning.

Who said Chandler’s Ford is a place without soul? Look at Chandler’s Ford train station. [Read more…] about Friendly Touch At Chandler’s Ford Train Station

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What Is Lent All About?

April 8, 2014 By chippy minton 12 Comments

Lent 2014. Lent is about self-reflection and assessing your spiritual life.

I’ve given up sweets, cakes and biscuits for Lent. Possibly a bad choice, and each year I get to about the halfway point and think that maybe next year I’ll give up something I don’t like as much.

But that’s not really the point. In fact, giving up things per se isn’t really the point. It’s more to do with doing some self-reflection and assessing your spiritual life, [Read more…] about What Is Lent All About?

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China In Bath

April 7, 2014 By Mike Sedgwick 4 Comments

China in Bath

Just a few yards off The Circus in Bath is the Museum of East Asian Art in a beautiful Georgian house on Bennett Street.

The contents were collected by Brian McElney OBE, a British scholar of sinology who worked as a lawyer in Hong Kong. After retirement he tried to present his collection to other museums of Chinese art but eventually set this one up himself. [Read more…] about China In Bath

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Eastleigh Basics Bank Update

April 4, 2014 By Hazel Bateman 5 Comments

Hazel Bateman delivering donations to Eastleigh Basics Bank.

Eastleigh Basics Bank is busier than ever – there are often people waiting outside for it to open when I arrive at around 10.00 am with our donations from Chandler’s Ford.

Shop manager Dave Keating has recently had surgery, so the shop is currently staffed by Denise and Dom from Chandler’s Ford Methodist church, together with a team of volunteers. [Read more…] about Eastleigh Basics Bank Update

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The Passion of Christ at St. Boniface

April 2, 2014 By Hugh Benham 7 Comments

Crucifixion - Changi Mural by POW Stanley Warren, from 1942 - 1943.

Beginning on 6 April 2014 is the last part of Lent – Passiontide as it’s often called. The Christian story approaches one of its climaxes with the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Four writers tell the story in the Bible – Matthew, Mark, Luke and John – several decades after it happened.

Not surprisingly they have slightly different accounts of what happened, but one constant is this worrying truth. The religious leaders of the day [Read more…] about The Passion of Christ at St. Boniface

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Cycling: Eastleigh – Chandler’s Ford

March 31, 2014 By chippy minton 5 Comments

We took this cycle route from Eastleigh to Chandler’s Ford last Saturday.

From the centre of Eastleigh, cycle through the Pirelli Estate. Head for Tommy Green Walk, this brings you out onto Dew Lane. Cycle along Dew Lane a short way, then cut into the newest bit of the development (Tinning Road?)* to take you to Passfield Avenue, opposite the leisure centre (Fleming Park). [Read more…] about Cycling: Eastleigh – Chandler’s Ford

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Brambridge Walk

March 30, 2014 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

Where in Eastleigh do you need to jump over a stream so you can see an emu?

We went to Brambridge for a leisure walk this afternoon. We should have worn our wellies.

We walked along the path between the Itchen River and on the other side, [Read more…] about Brambridge Walk

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Visit To Southampton Old Cemetery

March 28, 2014 By Ben Williams 3 Comments

Southampton Old Cemetery. Image by Matt via Flickr.

On Monday, I went to Southampton on a visit to Southampton Old Cemetery with some of my classmates from Toynbee School in Chandler’s Ford as we were on a history trip. I found out several interesting facts about the cemetery and the area.

The cemetery was built in the 1840s and over the years, it slowly became an area of over 27 acres. [Read more…] about Visit To Southampton Old Cemetery

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Fundraising Success For Marie Curie Nurses

March 24, 2014 By Ray Fishman 3 Comments

Eastleigh and Chandler’s Ford Fundraising Group for Marie Curie Cancer Care had a successful and fun morning at a Table Top Sale at Chilworth Hall, Chilworth on Sunday 23rd March 2014.

We met some lovely people. Thanks to all our generous supporters, we raised £145 towards supplying Marie Curie nurses in the local community. [Read more…] about Fundraising Success For Marie Curie Nurses

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Marie Curie For Chandler’s Ford And Eastleigh

March 22, 2014 By Ray Fishman 11 Comments

I volunteer every week at the Community Fundraising office of Marie Curie Cancer Care in Bournemouth Road in Chandler’s Ford.

I enjoy raising fund for the Marie Curie nurses and you would have seen me in Eastleigh last month with a team of volunteers collecting for the Great Daffodil Appeal.

Last year I helped set up [Read more…] about Marie Curie For Chandler’s Ford And Eastleigh

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Hocombe Mead Guided Walk

March 18, 2014 By Janet Williams 20 Comments

My son and I walked in glorious sunshine last Sunday morning in Hocombe Mead, thanks to our guide Dr. Andy Barker, and his helpful friends from Friends of Hocombe Mead, and Southampton Natural History Society.

In the two-and-a-half hour guided tour in Hocombe Mead last Sunday, Andy, with passion and patience, introduced to us fascinating features in this beautiful local nature reserve, including: [Read more…] about Hocombe Mead Guided Walk

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The Church And Credit Unions

March 14, 2014 By Hazel Bateman Leave a Comment

As you may have seen in the media over the past few months, Archbishop Justin Welby is encouraging church people to get involved with their local credit union.

Credit unions offer a realistic alternative to ‘pay day’ lenders for people on low incomes or with a poor credit history, who need ways to save small amounts and to borrow money. [Read more…] about The Church And Credit Unions

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Magical Farmshop In A Van On Brownhill Road

March 12, 2014 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

Farmshop in a van

This morning, I did my shopping in a farmshop – in a white van.

I discovered the clean white van on top of Brownhill Road.

It is an amazing mobile farmshop. It stops on Brownhill Road every Wednesday from 10am to 10.30am. [Read more…] about Magical Farmshop In A Van On Brownhill Road

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Eye Of The Pacific Gray Whale

March 2, 2014 By Roger Clark Leave a Comment

San Ignacio - Eye of the Gray. Image by Roger Clark.

I took this photograph of a Pacific Gray Whale recently in the San Ignacio Lagoon off the coast of Baja, Mexico.

Gray Whales often approach the Panga (boat) when they want to seek human interaction. They are happy to be stroked and petted as they come alongside the boat. They will even tease with a splash, a spout of  air or a head butt! [Read more…] about Eye Of The Pacific Gray Whale

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If Your Life Feels Kind Of Empty

March 1, 2014 By Sally Owens 7 Comments

Winchester Cathedral Feature

If your life feels kind of empty,
And you are looking for good cheer,
Pick yourself up, dust yourself down,
And become a volunteer.

I was severely head injured at 19 years old. My life and my dreams were shattered but my faith was strengthened. [Read more…] about If Your Life Feels Kind Of Empty

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Red Cross, St John Ambulance And Red Cross Parcel

February 24, 2014 By chippy minton 8 Comments

Yesterday I read about the fun-loving, passionate Linda Read from Chandler’s Ford through Janet’s post.

Linda teachers First Aid for the Red Cross. Actually, I know Linda from my Eastleigh St John Ambulance days – Linda has been a group leader for British Red Cross in Eastleigh for over 20 years. [Read more…] about Red Cross, St John Ambulance And Red Cross Parcel

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Selling Glider

February 23, 2014 By Mike Sedgwick 5 Comments

Last week I sold my beautiful glider and feel sad about it. Now I have to find another one. Gliders are owned by syndicates of 2-12 people to share the expense. There are 3 of us and we decided we would like a dual seater rather than this single seat Ventus 2cT. We are currently negotiating for one.

It is not like selling a second hand car because there are no defects that can be hidden. [Read more…] about Selling Glider

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Linda Read: Fun, Passion, Living Life To The Full

February 23, 2014 By Janet Williams 6 Comments

Linda Read from Chandler’s Ford never stops doing crazy things.

What has she done in the past 15 years? Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, a 100-mile trek along the Great Wall of China, parachute jump, flying a microlight plane, paragliding off a mountain in Turkey……

In March – April, Linda will be trekking to Everest Base Camp. [Read more…] about Linda Read: Fun, Passion, Living Life To The Full

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