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From Elvis to Refugees (and Christmas) – Upcoming Events in Chandler’s Ford

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Here we have a list of Chandler’s Ford events for you to enjoy, support, (and possibly escape from the noises of the world). We’ll update events on the Upcoming Events page regularly. Send us your events to help us keep everyone informed with local news and events.

Chandler’s Ford Produce & Craft Market – Saturday – Autumn Market – at the Age Concern Hall, Brownhill Road, from 10am – 1pm (Behind Co-op, Fryern Arcade).

Oct. 2nd
Nov. 5th
Dec. 7th

Stories of Sanctuary – Saturday 9th November 7.30 pm Performing at Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church

Stories of Sanctuary event: Saturday 9th November at the Methodist Church

Elvis Tribute Night at The Hilt – Sat 28 Sep 2019 By Dave Dixon

Elvis Tribute Night - Sat 28 Sep 2019. By Dave Dixon, finalist at the European Elvis championships, 2013.
Elvis Tribute Night – Sat 28 Sep 2019. By Dave Dixon, finalist at the European Elvis championships, 2013.

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Harvest Festival: Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church Sunday 29th September 2019

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Yesterday evening the Chandler’s Ford Today household had the following conversation:

Man: “Someone has just dropped this Harvest Festival thing for you.”

Woman: “Oh, who’s that?” “Perhaps someone is delivering the leaflets to the whole neighbourhood, not just for me?”

Man: “Don’t know.” “I think it’s just for you.”

Woman: (Presumed the said person is a ‘she’): “Is she kind of small? About my age, my height? Shape of the face, is it kind of roundish? Short hair or long hair?”

Man: “I can’t really tell.”

Woman: “OK, was she WEARING GLASSES?”

Man: “I don’t know. I didn’t pay attention to this sort of thing!”

OK, now in this dysfunctional family, we have received this Harvest Festival invitation, from the Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church. The date is Sunday 29th September 2019. I think the whole neighbourhood needs to know about this.

Harvest 2019 - Sunday 29th September Chandler's Ford Methodist Church
Harvest 2019 – Sunday 29th September Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church
Harvest 2019 - Sunday 29th September Chandler's Ford Methodist Church. From The Revd Sue Keegan von Allmen.
Harvest 2019 – Sunday 29th September Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church. From The Revd Sue Keegan von Allmen.
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Stories of Sanctuary – Saturday 9th November 7.30 pm Performing at Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church

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A date for your diary!

On Saturday November 9th 7.30 pm Stories of Sanctuary will be performing at Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church.

Free entrance. Pay what you decide donation. From 3-5 pm there will be a pop-up choir session for anyone who would like to learn the songs (with the option but no obligation to sing along at the concert!)

Dr Sam Slatcher, founder of Stories of Sanctuary, grew up in Chandler’s Ford. You can read about his recent interview in the Church Times about his passion and this sanctury project.

Dr Sam Slatcher, founder of Stories of Sanctuary
Dr Sam Slatcher, founder of Stories of Sanctuary

Stories of Sanctuary is a performance of original songs, with poignant and hopeful messages of seeking sanctuary from war and building community together in the North East of England. [Read more…] about Stories of Sanctuary – Saturday 9th November 7.30 pm Performing at Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church

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The Hiltingbury Extravaganza: 22 September on Hiltingbury Recreation Ground from 12 noon

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The Hiltingbury Extravaganza is back on the 22nd September on the Hiltingbury Recreation Ground from 12.00 noon to 5.30pm.

This year the new Pavilion creates a welcome addition to the events activities and enables the local community to take a look at the excellent facilities on offer throughout the year from both The Hilt and The Pavilion.

The Extravaganza brings the community together for a fun day on the park and is a great afternoon to experience what fantastic facilities we are lucky to have on our doorsteps to keep us entertained and fit.

Hiltingbury Extravaganza - 22nd September from 12 noon
Hiltingbury Extravaganza – 22nd September from 12 noon

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Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market: Saturday 7th September

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Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market is back again – Saturday 7th September, from 10am to 1pm, at the Age Concern Hall, Brownhill Road.

Chandler's Ford Fruit and Veg Market Stall - Saturday 7th September 2019
Chandler’s Ford Fruit and Veg Market Stall – Saturday 7th September 2019

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Tennis In Eastleigh and Chandler’s Ford

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Are you looking for some social tennis in Eastleigh?

A small group of mature players play every Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 10 am and 12 am at Places for Leisure (formerly Fleming Park). It’s outdoor on hard court.

Balloons around the main entrance
The main entrance – festooned with balloons for the Community Day

It’s a friendly group and we play mixed doubles for fun. We are looking for new players. Just turn up and play. No Club fees. [Read more…] about Tennis In Eastleigh and Chandler’s Ford

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Organ Scholar Needed at St Boniface CofE Church

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An Organ Scholar is needed at St Boniface CofE Church, Hursley Road, in Chandler’s Ford.

Can you play a keyboard instrument to Grade 4 or above?

You could be eligible to have some organ lessons and to play organ in some services.

Interested in this great opportunity?

For more info, please contact Hug: Email: HBenham@soton.ac.uk

St Boniface Church, Hursley Road, Chandler's Ford.
St Boniface Church, Hursley Road, Chandler’s Ford.

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Audrey Steele Received Recognition from Clementine Churchill in 1942

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This is a community website about Chandler’s Ford, but today we’re going to touch upon the war, knitted scarves, Clementine Churchill, and the Russians – all in this short article. So please read on.

Last week we published an article about Audrey Steele, who at the age of 90 has recently been awarded the Citizen of Honour for the Borough of Eastleigh.

Eastleigh Borough Council recognised Audrey’s excellent community work, and her contribution for the people in Eastleigh Borough and Brazil.

Audrey Steele, Eastleigh Citizen of Honour
Audrey Steele, Eastleigh Citizen of Honour

Today I met Audrey again, and she showed me a handwritten letter sent to her in June 1942 by Clementine Churchill, the wife of Winston Churchill, a cross-bench life peeress in her own right. Clementine Churchill was described as “a keen promoter of social and humanitarian causes” in this National Trust article by Eamonn Gearon.

Why did Clementine Churchill send Audrey Steele this ‘thank you’ letter? The letter was dated June 1942, sent from 10 Downing Street, Whitehall.

Audrey told me during the war she knitted scarves and mittens for the North Sea convoy.

Here is the 2-page A5 sized letter from Clementine Churchill:

Handwritten letter from Clementine Churchill to Audrey Steele in June 1942. Part 1.
Handwritten letter from Clementine Churchill to Audrey Steele in June 1942. Part 1.

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Meet 90-year-old Audrey Steele – Eastleigh Citizen of Honour

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I’m delighted to have met 90-year-old Audrey Steele recently. Audrey Steele was awarded the Citizen of Honour for the Borough of Eastleigh early this month.

Audrey has recently celebrated her 90th birthday. This award recognises the voluntary work she has done for the people in Eastleigh Borough and Brazil.

Audrey Steele, Eastleigh Citizen of Honour
Audrey Steele, Eastleigh Citizen of Honour. Image credit: Eastleigh Borough Council.

Eastleigh Borough Council recognised the excellent community work of two local residents, Sri Kandiah and Audrey Steele. The Council conferred them with a Citizen of Honour award at the annual Mayor making meeting on the 9th of May this year. [Read more…] about Meet 90-year-old Audrey Steele – Eastleigh Citizen of Honour

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

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

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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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2019 Fryern Funtasia – Were You There?

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Well, I was, and it was great to meet up with Janet once again and, later, to meet Roger Clark, fellow CFT contributor. Many thanks to Janet for the selfie (and I guess you could have called this an outdoor editorial meeting!).

Image Credit (or blame as you see fit): Unless otherwise named, the culprit behind the images is Allison Symes. [Read more…] about 2019 Fryern Funtasia – Were You There?

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Fryern Funtasia 6th May 2019 in Chandler’s Ford

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

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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”)

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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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Chandler’s Ford MDG Players: ‘He’s Not Here’ – Friday 12th April at 7.30pm

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MDG Players are staging for one night only, on Friday 12th April at 7.30pm in the Methodist Church, a thought-provoking drama called, ‘He’s Not Here’ by Les Ellison. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford MDG Players: ‘He’s Not Here’ – Friday 12th April at 7.30pm

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

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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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