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Here we have a civilised and engaging conversation about the correct spelling of our place name - Chandler's Ford. From Councillors, grammar pedant, web designer to teacher, many Chandler's Ford residents have voted to keep the apostrophe with their enlightening comments. See the images of many signs in Chandler's Ford -- you might be baffled, and entertained.

Lib Dem Joined The Apostrophe Debate of Chandler’s Ford

February 11, 2014 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

My friend sent me a copy of the Liberal Democrat’s Spring 2014 newsletter yesterday.

She said ‘word is going round’ as the Chandler’s Ford & Hiltingbury Liberal Democrats highlighted our engaging apostrophe debate.

I never knew my friend is a Lib Dem member. [Read more…] about Lib Dem Joined The Apostrophe Debate of Chandler’s Ford

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Does Spelling Matter? Notes On Chandler’s Ford Library.

February 7, 2014 By Janet Williams 8 Comments

Today (8th of February) is National Libraries Day, a day to celebrate and cherish our libraries.

We visit the Chandler’s Ford Library quite often. Today, I’m going to show you some features of the library. First, the multi-language automatic check-out machines. [Read more…] about Does Spelling Matter? Notes On Chandler’s Ford Library.

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Welcome To Chandler’s Ford Today

February 5, 2014 By Janet Williams 46 Comments

Chandler's Ford Parish Council.

This site has now been renamed: Chandler’s Ford Today. When the site was set up in March 2013, the domain name was Eastleighnet.

Please note that this site will use the spelling Chandler’s Ford consistently. Chandler is a singular noun, so it has to be followed by an apostrophe plus s to show possession. [Read more…] about Welcome To Chandler’s Ford Today

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Chandler’s Ford Or Chandlers Ford? You Choose.

February 4, 2014 By Janet Williams 13 Comments

Today I would like to do a quick survey about an important (or trivial) matter – depending on your viewpoint.

Are you passionate about the apostrophe?

Would you prefer: Chandler’s Ford, or Chandlers Ford? Tell me. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Or Chandlers Ford? You Choose.

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