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Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists – Now in Chandler’s Ford

May 25, 2019 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

This morning at the Fryern Arcade I was surprised to see that we now have a Specsavers in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists – Now in Chandler’s Ford

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Fundraising for Friends of St Anne’s Hospital and Defibrillator Fund

May 19, 2019 By Hazel Bateman Leave a Comment

Did you know there was a Plants and Crafts sale at St Boniface church yesterday (Saturday 18th May 2019) from 10am to 2pm?

It was a popular community event run by Judith James, Chair of The Friends of St. Anne’s Hospital (Tanzania), with support from many members of St Boniface and St Martin’s churches. [Read more…] about Fundraising for Friends of St Anne’s Hospital and Defibrillator Fund

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Guided Walk: Historic Hiltingbury: Sunday 26th May 2019 at 2pm

May 18, 2019 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

From Hamble Valley Heritage [Read more…] about Guided Walk: Historic Hiltingbury: Sunday 26th May 2019 at 2pm

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Eastleigh Mayor Attended the Fairtrade Fashion Show in Chandler’s Ford – 17 May 2019

May 18, 2019 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

The Fairtrade Fashion Show took place last night (Friday 17th May 2019) at the St Martin in the Wood church in Hiltingbury.

Tricia Urquhart, with Heather Dibb and their local network have organised the Fairtrade Fashion Show in recent years. These events have been so successful, and they bring people together. [Read more…] about Eastleigh Mayor Attended the Fairtrade Fashion Show in Chandler’s Ford – 17 May 2019

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£3,000 Raised by The Rotary Club of Chandler’s Ford and Itchen Valley to 15th Chandler’s Ford Scout Group

May 12, 2019 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

The author of this post is David Overton, Chair of the Executive Board, Chandler’s Ford 15th Scouts.

The Rotary Club of Chandler’s Ford and Itchen Valley recently raised £3,000 for the 15h Chandler’s Ford Scout Group.

At the recent Fryern Funtasia on the May Bank Holiday (6th of May 2019), President of Rotary Ed Burt handed over the cheque for £3000 raised by Rotary for Chandler’s Ford 15th, this year’s President’s charity. [Read more…] about £3,000 Raised by The Rotary Club of Chandler’s Ford and Itchen Valley to 15th Chandler’s Ford Scout Group

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Fryern Funtasia 6th May 2019 in Chandler’s Ford

May 7, 2019 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

Once again I spent the May Bank Holiday at Fryern Funtasia yesterday – as I did every single year in the past few years.

I really love the traditional open-space event, where I met up with a few old friends there, and soaked up some local news (or gossips) from just walking about. [Read more…] about Fryern Funtasia 6th May 2019 in Chandler’s Ford

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2019 May Gardening Tips by Wellie

May 5, 2019 By Wellie Leave a Comment

Plant out summer bedding once the risk of frost has passed. Keep an eye on the weather forecast, and protect with horticultural fleece if necessary. [Read more…] about 2019 May Gardening Tips by Wellie

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Chandler’s Ford St George’s Day Parade 28th April 2019

April 29, 2019 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

The annual St George’s Day parade took place yesterday in Chandler’s Ford. We have brilliant images from the parade yesterday (28th April 2019) in Chandler’s Ford. These photographs were taken by Richard Doyle. Thank you, Richard.

The 14th Eastleigh Scout and Guide Band (The Spitfires), in perfect step, marched on Chandler’s Ford St George’s Day Parade 2019. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford St George’s Day Parade 28th April 2019

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Chandler’s Ford St George’s Day Parade 2019 with The 14th Eastleigh Scout and Guide Band (“The Spitfires”)

April 28, 2019 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

The 14th Eastleigh Scout and Guide Band (“The Spitfires”) once again led three St George’s Day Parades today: 10:00 in Eastleigh, 12:45 in Winchester, and 14:30 in Chandler’s Ford.

Chandler’s Ford Today has received stunning photographs of today’s parade in Chandler’s Ford from two photographers. Today we’re sharing some photographs taken by Debbie, from Debbie Pearce Photography. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford St George’s Day Parade 2019 with The 14th Eastleigh Scout and Guide Band (“The Spitfires”)

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2019 April Gardening Tips by Wellie

April 2, 2019 By Wellie Leave a Comment

Feed rose bushes and check them for black spot. Remove infected leaves and treat plant with a fungicide. The tips of Marguerites, Pelargoniums and Fuchsias can be pinched out now to encourage bushy growth. [Read more…] about 2019 April Gardening Tips by Wellie

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6th May 2019 – Bank Holiday Monday – Fryern Funtasia in Chandler’s Ford

March 21, 2019 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

6th May – Bank Holiday Monday – Fryern Funtasia

From Chandler’s Ford Parish Council:

Fryern Funtasia 2019 is only just over a month away so put the date in your diary – 6th May Bank Holiday Monday. 12.00pm – 4.30pm. Take a look at the fun we had in last years video and please share with your friends. See you in May. [Read more…] about 6th May 2019 – Bank Holiday Monday – Fryern Funtasia in Chandler’s Ford

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An Open Letter to My Cycle Thief

March 20, 2019 By Gopi Chandroth 8 Comments

Dear cycle thief,

Hope you are enjoying my bike or parts of it that you couldn’t sell. If you’ve sold it in the nether market, the money must have bought you a few pleasures. But, I am straying from the point now, digressing, if you understand the word. That was no aspersion on your education, but just a thought that occurred to me. In your profession, you cannot afford to digress. You cannot head for the bike shed with your chain cutters and suddenly entertain an alternative thought, like “Let me check out the Magnolia tree. Its blossoms are so overwhelmingly beautiful this time of the year”. No. You will be the master of concentration, one-track minded, a Zen of bicycle thievery. [Read more…] about An Open Letter to My Cycle Thief

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Chandler’s Ford Saturday Guessing Game (27)

March 16, 2019 By SO53 News 10 Comments

1) Our favourite shop Mibi has got some news to the community. Do you know what’s happening?

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Eastleigh Police Move into New Base

March 5, 2019 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

Eastleigh Police are NOT leaving Eastleigh. They have just moved to a new location – at Eastleigh town’s Shakespeare Business Centre (Shakespeare Road, Hathaway Close SO50 4SR). [Read more…] about Eastleigh Police Move into New Base

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The Last Ever Shift to Work at the Historic Eastleigh Police Station (on Leigh Road)

March 3, 2019 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

Update: 5th March 2019:

Eastleigh Police move into new base
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Chandler’s Ford Saturday Guessing Game (26)

March 2, 2019 By SO53 News 3 Comments

1) Great news! This shop will open late on Pancake Day! Where is it?

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2019 March Gardening Tips by Wellie

March 1, 2019 By Wellie Leave a Comment

Dead head spring bulbs. Prune hydrangeas by cutting back old flowerheads to first pair of strong buds, and cut up to a third of oldest stems back to their base.

Cornus and Salix grown for winter colour can be cut back hard now. Apply general purpose fertiliser and mulch to beds and borders. Start putting supports in place for herbaceous perennials. [Read more…] about 2019 March Gardening Tips by Wellie

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Update: FOUND (Missing: Thomas Wolfe from Chandler’s Ford)

March 1, 2019 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

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Update from the police: Thomas Wolfe was has been found safe and well. (3.02pm; (Friday 1st March 2019) [Read more…] about Update: FOUND (Missing: Thomas Wolfe from Chandler’s Ford)

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Eastleigh Police Station on Leigh Road Will Soon Be Closing

February 26, 2019 By SO53 News 7 Comments

Update: 5th March 2019:

Eastleigh Police move into new base [Read more…] about Eastleigh Police Station on Leigh Road Will Soon Be Closing

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Chandler’s Ford Saturday Guessing Game (25)

February 23, 2019 By SO53 News 15 Comments

1) Where can you find this building in Chandler’s Ford? What are your memories about this area? Do you like the changes in this area?

Image credit: Stuart Roberts [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Saturday Guessing Game (25)

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