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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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Montgomery Of Alamein School In Winchester: Astonishing Historical Pictures Revealed

November 17, 2014 By SO53 News 50 Comments

By Michael Burford

In 2005 the website Memories of Monty was launched by Howard Blake, a former pupil of Montgomery of Alamein School In Winchester.

He had amassed material from various sources including the Headmaster himself, Dennis Beacham, who died only two years later.

In this post, you’ll see precious historical images [Read more…] about Montgomery Of Alamein School In Winchester: Astonishing Historical Pictures Revealed

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Interview Chandler’s Ford Writer Allison Symes: Part 2

November 15, 2014 By Janet Williams 52 Comments

Allison Symes

In the last post, Chandler’s Ford writer Allison Symes shared her passion with writing. She has taken us into her Fairy Kingdom.

Allison writes on her websites, Fairytales with Bite and This World and Others.

Today, Allison shares with us her publishing journey, and gives us some publishing tips. [Read more…] about Interview Chandler’s Ford Writer Allison Symes: Part 2

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Remembrance Sunday in Chandler’s Ford: 9 November 2014

November 9, 2014 By Janet Williams 18 Comments

Chandler's Ford Remembrance Sunday, 2014.

As Remembrance Sunday services were held around the UK today, this morning, people of Chandler’s Ford gathered to honour the fallen in the two World Wars and other conflicts.

People of Chandler’s Ford gathered at the Chandler’s Ford War Memorial outside the parish church – St. Boniface Church, where a poignant service was held. [Read more…] about Remembrance Sunday in Chandler’s Ford: 9 November 2014

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Heart-warming Chandler’s Ford Joint Charities 41st Christmas Market 2014

November 8, 2014 By Janet Williams 16 Comments

(Update: Uplifting: Chandler’s Ford 42nd Joint Charities Christmas Market 2015)

The 41st Christmas Market by Chandler’s Ford Joint Charities today was magnificent.

Many local people visit the annual Christmas Market in Chandler’s Ford every year, as it is considered the best, and the most meaningful Christmas Market. [Read more…] about Heart-warming Chandler’s Ford Joint Charities 41st Christmas Market 2014

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Frankenstein – National Theatre Live At Thornden Hall

November 1, 2014 By Janet Williams 5 Comments

We watched Frankenstein – National Theatre Live at Thornden Hall last night.

Frankenstein featured Benedict Cumberbatch as the ‘creature’ and Jonny Lee Miller as Victor Frankenstein.

The performance was powerful and thought-provoking. Benedict Cumberbatch wore a loincloth at the start of the emotionally charged show. [Read more…] about Frankenstein – National Theatre Live At Thornden Hall

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Building Strong Fairtrade Community In Chandler’s Ford

October 24, 2014 By Janet Williams 11 Comments

(Left to right): Tricia Urquhart, Sue Hunt, and Heather Dibb.

There is a strong and well-connected Fairtrade community in Chandler’s Ford. The Fairtrade Christmas shopping event last Friday (17th October 2014) at Hiltingbury just proved it.

Tricia Urquhart from Hiltingbury organised a successful Fairtrade Christmas get-together for the community at St. Martin in the Wood Church, where I met old and new friends, who enjoyed an alternative Christmas shopping experience. [Read more…] about Building Strong Fairtrade Community In Chandler’s Ford

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Asante Chandler’s Ford Coffee Shop Closure

October 10, 2014 By Janet Williams 13 Comments

Asante closure feature

Update 1st Nov 2016: Closed: Stairway Bakery and Coffee Shop at Fryern Arcade

Original post (below):

The last trading day for Asante coffee shop on Winchester Road in Chandler’s Ford will be on Saturday October 18th 2014.

Asante coffee shops were set up by Paul and Shirley Barter five years ago. Another Asante coffee shop is in Romsey.

The coffee shops aim to support the charity Citizens 4 change (c4c), to help provide funds to [Read more…] about Asante Chandler’s Ford Coffee Shop Closure

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Eastleigh Mardi Gras 2014: Fun, Joy, Charities for Community

September 21, 2014 By Janet Williams 8 Comments

Eastleigh Mardi Gras 2014

I spent half a day in Eastleigh town centre yesterday to watch Eastleigh Mardi Gras.

Traditionally Mardi Gras (or Fat Tuesday in French) is a Christian holiday, commonly known as Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day or Pancake Tuesday in the UK. Mardi Gras normally takes place around February or March each year. [Read more…] about Eastleigh Mardi Gras 2014: Fun, Joy, Charities for Community

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What Had Happened To The Fryern Arcade Public Toilets?

August 24, 2014 By Nick Coleman 12 Comments

Stairway bakery in Chandler's Ford

Update 1st Nov 2016: Closed: Stairway Bakery and Coffee Shop at Fryern Arcade

Original post (below):

Where is the centre of Chandler’s Ford?

Janet posted this question on Streetlife last week, which triggered a wave of responses.

One contribution posted on Streetlife asked what had happened to the public toilets located beneath the Fryern Arcade Shopping Centre in the “tunnel” through to the car park at the rear. [Read more…] about What Had Happened To The Fryern Arcade Public Toilets?

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Hiltingbury Extravaganza: Sunday 14th September 2014

August 18, 2014 By Janet Williams 5 Comments

Hiltingbury Extravaganza 2014

Update: The Hiltingbury Extravaganza 2015 will be on Sunday 20th September 2015, from 12pm to 5pm. See The Hiltingbury Extrav for details.

Also read Hiltingbury Extravaganza 2014 Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about Hiltingbury Extravaganza: Sunday 14th September 2014

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Sandpainting – A Craft Inspired By A King!

August 12, 2014 By SO53 News 1 Comment

 

By Brian Pike

I’m a self-taught environmental sand painter & sand artist living in Chandler’s Ford.

Over the past 40 years I have used recycled and found materials to create a series of unique, permanent environmentally friendly craft-works away from my main occupation as an accountant and group financial controller.

Following my retirement, [Read more…] about Sandpainting – A Craft Inspired By A King!

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From The Vicar Of Dibley To The Ladykillers

August 11, 2014 By Nick Coleman 3 Comments

The Chameleons’ Vicar Of Dibley production in July raised £255 for The Neo-Natal Intensive Care Baby Unit (NICU) at Southampton General Hospital.

We raised money from tickets sales, programme sales, audience contributions in the charity buckets and the raffle. [Read more…] about From The Vicar Of Dibley To The Ladykillers

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Published: Trouble with Swords by Richard Hardie

August 9, 2014 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

In the Was Camelot Really In Chandler’s Ford? post, Chandler’s Ford published writer Richard Hardie told us about his new book.

Richard Hardie’s book Trouble With Swords, the second in his fantasy adventure series, has just been published. [Read more…] about Published: Trouble with Swords by Richard Hardie

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Fleming Park Leisure Centre Development

August 4, 2014 By Ray Fishman 1 Comment

Local people have the chance to share their views and ideas and find out more about the proposals to develop Fleming Park Leisure Centre at a series of exhibitions.

The new centre, that is planned to be complete in 2016, will include state of the art facilities and equipment with new and improved swimming pools, gym and main hall together with a range of other facilities.
[Read more…] about Fleming Park Leisure Centre Development

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Writing Class? Inviting Class.

August 2, 2014 By Sally Owens 2 Comments

Although I wasn’t chilly,
I knew my memory had no form,
What on earth was a five minute drop
And how would it make me warm?
[Read more…] about Writing Class? Inviting Class.

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Was Camelot Really in Chandler’s Ford?

July 30, 2014 By Richard Hardie 11 Comments

Leap of Faith book signing - Richard Hardie

I moved to Chandler’s Ford 27 years ago, because at that time it was easy and quick to drive up the M3 to where I was working near London than commute down the M1. How that has changed! But then so has my job and I now spend most of my time at home as an author, or touring bookshops signing books.

Soon after moving here I became a Scout Leader [Read more…] about Was Camelot Really in Chandler’s Ford?

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Eastleigh Lions: £1000 To Eastleigh Basics Bank

July 11, 2014 By Dave Bowring 1 Comment

Eastleigh Lions Donation to Eastleigh Basics Bank.

Recently the Eastleigh Basics Bank marked the feeding of 8,000 people as Eastleigh Lions Club President Philip Spearey, along with other Club members, made a £1,000 donation towards the continuation of the basics bank project.

Dan Brain, Chairman of the Eastleigh Basics Bank, praised the generosity of the Lions Club and the community of Eastleigh for making the feeding of so many people possible. [Read more…] about Eastleigh Lions: £1000 To Eastleigh Basics Bank

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In Love with Chandler’s Ford Coffee Shops

May 31, 2014 By Janet Williams 13 Comments

Nick Farthing Three Rivers Chairman.

Yesterday morning, I took the South West Trains from Chandler’s Ford to pick up my son from his grandparents in Woking.

I was surprised there was a special offer. [Read more…] about In Love with Chandler’s Ford Coffee Shops

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Lisa Clark’s Legacy

May 13, 2014 By Roger Clark 8 Comments

Dr Lisa-Jayne Clark's legacy.

Twenty years ago, our daughter Lisa was studying at Charing Cross Medical School. She once wrote a letter to say that she had just been to an oncology lecture and was very alarmed by the high incidence of women’s cancer and at a relatively low median age.

In the letter, she said she looked around the lecture theatre and wondered who would not be around at the age of 40. Prophetically, and bitterly sad, but [Read more…] about Lisa Clark’s Legacy

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