As it’s Lent time, I decided to talk about my favourite show combined with one of my favourite times of the year.
It’s obvious that the Doctor has some similarities with Jesus, in particular the resurrection and regeneration of both characters. But there’s a lot more about the Doctor, and the show, which links in with religion.
I don’t know if I’ve mentioned this [Read more…] about Doctor Who and Religion
Spring Happenings (a collection of 3 One Act Plays) by Chameleon Theatre Company will be performed from Thursday 24th to Saturday 26th April, at The Ritchie Memorial Hall.
The plays are Parentcraft by Stephen Smith, Heavens Above by Diana Raffle, and Chinamen by Michael Frayn.
This year (2013 – 14) [Read more…] about Spring Happenings By The Chameleons
A Chandler’s Ford resident, Iain Steel, plays the hero/heroine, principal boy/girl in “La Cage Aux Folles” now playing at the Theatre Royal Winchester for the rest of the week. When you see it you will understand my confusion over the boy/girl bit. [Read more…] about Theatre Royal, Winchester
I’d like a tube of mending glue,
For my heart is broken clean in two.
I see you’ve a shelf called: “Mend with precision”;
Do you have a box of peripheral vision?
I’ll take a repair kit for a lost sense of smell;
I’ll take a tin of motivation as well. [Read more…] about Supermarket?
A budgie flying past one day,
Over a garden in Kent,
Did the thing that birds must do,
A little gift he sent. [Read more…] about The Unexpected Gift
The Hoptimus Skridwarp of Jellico Blaw,
Had a bultimous blister upon his left paw,
When he tried to burst it with a needle and spoon,
It started to play a ridiculous tune. [Read more…] about Hoptimus Skridwarp
Isn’t meeting someone you’ve always wanted to meet just so cool? Not just celebrities, but people from the past or fictional characters like Batman? Imagine how cool it would be to meet Batman!
But today, I’m going to be talking about people who I’ve always wanted to meet. And luckily, I’ve met a few! OK, only two. Technically three. [Read more…] about People I Want To Meet
Eastleigh is home to one of the top scout and guide bands in the country. The 14th Eastleigh Scout and Guide Band – “The Spitfires” – is a concert and marching band that was founded in 1968 by the then group scout leader of the 14th Eastleigh scout troop.
The band membership has expanded from its original base and is now open to members of both the Scout Movement and Guide Association from all over Hampshire [Read more…] about The 14th Eastleigh Scout And Guide Band
Once there was a press stud,
Who didn’t work at all,
Because his bottom was too big,
His upper half too small. [Read more…] about Stud
Note from Janet: 30 years ago, doctors warned that Sally would be a “blind, crippled vegetable.” Sally from Chandler’s Ford is still recovering from her brain injury.
Sally said writing has helped her survive trauma.
Let’s enjoy Sally’s poem. [Read more…] about The Precious Present
Note from Janet: Sally Owens from Chandler’s Ford was severely head injured at 19 years old. 30 years later, Sally is still slowly recovering.
Sally is gifted with words.
Sally shares her first poem with us today. There are more to come. [Read more…] about Sally’s Poem: Happy Birthday Mum
David Shale of Chandler’s Ford took his grandchild along to see the last night of Peter Pan performed by The Chameleons, and he received a great surprise.
The hugely successful Pantomime was performed to full houses at The Ritchie Hall from Friday 24th of January to Saturday 1st of February. [Read more…] about Keep Up-To-Date With The Chameleons
The Chameleon Theatre Company of Chandler’s Ford recently staged a magical interpretation of J M Barrie’s Peter Pan for their annual pantomime directed by Gillian Wilkins.
Two years of planning paid off with full houses attending the 9 performances, which ran from Friday 24th of January to Saturday 1st of February 2014 at the Ritchie Hall, Hursley Road. [Read more…] about Chameleons: Magical Peter Pan Delight For Chandler’s Ford
This Chandler’s Ford community website has just had a facelift. As the creator, I am thrilled.
A few weeks ago, I received an email from Roger Clark, Trustee of Hiltingbury Community Centre:
“Wonder why though [Read more…] about Is Chandler’s Ford A Jaguar? Meet Roger Clark.
We had lunch in Southampton after watching the Lion Dance yesterday. Two lions came to tea.
After the meal, when we were about to leave the restaurant, a Malaysian Chinese waitress stopped me: “Stay here. The Lions are coming in!” “When?” I asked. “Now!”
My instant response was to search for evidence at the ceiling. I saw some lettuce [Read more…] about The Lions Who Came To Tea
Anita Lee runs the Chinese take-away Mandarin Garden in Winchester Road in Chandler’s Ford.
Mandarin House has an open kitchen. While waiting for your food, you could actually watch how your food is being prepared. I love watching the chef tossing the noodles in the air. How does he do that? The wok looks heavy!
In my last post, I highlighted the magical Picture Framing Shop in Chandler’s Ford. My reader Ruby echoed my view and she described the shop as a real Aladdin’s cave.
This is a fitting description in praise of The Picture Framing Shop in Chandler’s Ford.
[Read more…] about The Picture Framing Shop: A Real Aladdin’s Cave
My son and I walked for 35 minutes to get to The Picture Framing Shop in Chandler’s Ford last week.
The walk in the cold weather was worth it as we bought everything we needed for my son’s major art project for a mask.
The young and energetic owner [Read more…] about The Magical Picture Framing Shop in Chandler’s Ford
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
