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Sweets Glorious Sweets

December 2, 2014 By Mike Sedgwick 4 Comments

Sweets glorious sweets by Mike Sedgwick

There was a time when there were no sweets. Adults used to talk about Mars Bars, Kit Kats, Gobstoppers and Acid Drops. I had no idea what these were but they sounded desirable.

During WWII there were no sweets.

If you were lucky and could put on a cough, there may be a few pence worth of cough sweets. There were like the Fishermen’s Friends you can get today but bigger. You could suck one or maybe two but no more. They were good currency in the playground, you could swap one for a cigarette card. [Read more…] about Sweets Glorious Sweets

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Eastleigh Lions: Brambridge Park Santa’s Grotto 2014

December 2, 2014 By Janet Williams 6 Comments

Eastleigh Lions Brambridge Park santa's grotto

Brambridge Park Christmas 2016 update:
Santa visits Brambridge Santa's grotto 2016

Below was my original post published on 24th December 2014

Last Saturday, I wrote about our delightful Christmas encounter at Brambridge Park Garden Centre. [Read more…] about Eastleigh Lions: Brambridge Park Santa’s Grotto 2014

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Comedy Review: Ladies Of Iniquity By MDG Players

December 1, 2014 By Janet Williams 10 Comments

MDG comedy Ladies of Iniquity.

Chandler’s Ford MDG Players put on a brilliant comedy, Ladies of Iniquity, last week.

The scene was set in the 70s, when power cut and strike were common, when telephone sitting in a dominant place in the lounge was still attached to a wire, and when neighbours could pop in through the backdoor unannounced. [Read more…] about Comedy Review: Ladies Of Iniquity By MDG Players

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What Does Christmas Mean For Non-Christians?

November 30, 2014 By Mike Sedgwick 6 Comments

We can all enjoy Christmas. It is not necessary to focus on baby Jesus and the traditional story of shepherds and three wise men.

Last Christmas was spent in Sri Lanka, a country with only 10% Christians but where the Buddhists (70%), Hindu and Muslim all joined in the celebrations.

We had to dress as Santa and his helper [Read more…] about What Does Christmas Mean For Non-Christians?

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Three Things I Love about Chandler’s Ford

November 30, 2014 By Ben Williams 11 Comments

Today, I’m going to say what I love about my home town. (Or I’m just doing it for my pocket money). So, here we go…

1. The library

Easily the best thing about Chandler’s Ford is the library.

I love going there and read, whether it’s the film section or a fictional science fiction novel (99% of the time it’s Doctor Who. There are also a wide range of [Read more…] about Three Things I Love about Chandler’s Ford

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Being Human – Christmas Message From Churches Together in Chandler’s Ford

November 30, 2014 By SO53 News 4 Comments

By Reverend Tim Searle

Christmas is undoubtedly a special time of year, but it is often quite a frantic time too.

Our ‘To Do’ lists seem endless and the mountain of cards waiting to be signed grows year-on-year. We spend more, eat more, travel more, get stressed more … we even go to church more!

I begin to suffer from Christmas fatigue  [Read more…] about Being Human – Christmas Message From Churches Together in Chandler’s Ford

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Christmas Surprise: Brambridge Park Garden Centre

November 29, 2014 By Janet Williams 7 Comments

Brambridge Park Christmas 2016 update:
Santa visits Brambridge Santa's grotto 2016

Below was my original post published on 29th November 2014:

This morning we visited Brambridge Park Garden Centre, which surprised and delighted us. [Read more…] about Christmas Surprise: Brambridge Park Garden Centre

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Travel Journal: Whereto next?

November 29, 2014 By Brian Green 6 Comments

On one of my educational cruises we had three or four PE students with us to help conduct deck games when we were at sea.

On this day we were sitting in the shade enjoying a cold drink after visiting the pyramids: beside me one of the students a young lad of about nineteen, starting speaking. He didn’t realise he was expressing his thoughts aloud and his voice was filled with awe. [Read more…] about Travel Journal: Whereto next?

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Christmas Is Coming – But Not Just Yet

November 29, 2014 By Hugh Benham 1 Comment

Advent and Christmas Services in the Parish of Chandler's Ford.

Christmas is approaching! This is very obvious when you visit a major shopping centre, watch adverts on television, etc. Indeed, the first invitation to buy Christmas cards came to me as early as September (or was it August?).

It’s understandable that businesses work this way, as Christmas sales contribute so much to their turnover. But, for those who don’t run businesses, weariness can set in, until Christmas becomes [Read more…] about Christmas Is Coming – But Not Just Yet

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The Chameleons: Murder Mystery Raised Fund For Kings’ School Winchester

November 28, 2014 By Nick Coleman 2 Comments

Members from Chandler’s Ford’s Chameleon Theatre Company recently staged a Murder Mystery radio play at the Kings’ School in Winchester.

Around 130 parents attended the event and enjoyed dinner while we entertained them on stage.

Our event helped them raise £1,081.10 towards [Read more…] about The Chameleons: Murder Mystery Raised Fund For Kings’ School Winchester

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Eastleigh Police: Be Aware If You Own A Prestige Car In Hiltingbury

November 27, 2014 By SO53 News 2 Comments

From Eastleigh Police on Thursday evening (10.55pm, 27th November 2014):

“Hiltingbury residents be aware if you own a prestige car. Burglary in Kingsway, car keys only taken, car stolen. Black BMW 520D.”

Hiltingbury residents be aware if you own a prestige car. Burglary in Kingsway, car keys only taken, car stolen. Black BMW 520D. 1/2

— Eastleigh Police (@EastleighPolice) November 27, 2014

[Read more…] about Eastleigh Police: Be Aware If You Own A Prestige Car In Hiltingbury

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Our Community: What Are We Passionate About?

November 27, 2014 By SO53 News 7 Comments

By By Dan Brain

Nobody wants to see cuts to services we value, but I do believe the tough times can actually present us with new opportunities to bring us closer together as a community.

With the backdrop of a slow recovery from the 2008 recession and the promise of more cuts to public spending, it is easy to despair at the proposed loss of local services we have come to value [Read more…] about Our Community: What Are We Passionate About?

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Christmas Events In Chandler’s Ford 2014

November 26, 2014 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

There are many Christmas events going on in Chandler’s Ford this year. Christmas and other local events are on Upcoming Events page, but here is a summary:

Christmas

  • Carols @ Christmas at Fryern Arcade by Federation of Fryern Schools
  • Merdon Christmas Fayre & Winter Lantern Parade [Read more…] about Christmas Events In Chandler’s Ford 2014

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Chandler’s Ford & Hiltingbury PACT Meeting – Merdon School: Thursday 18th December 2014

November 26, 2014 By SO53 News 13 Comments

Chandler’s Ford & Hiltingbury PACT Meeting will take place at Merdon School on Thursday 18th December 2014 at 7pm.

Guy Smales of Eastleigh Neighbourhood Watch Association said: “The Police team covering our area is holding a PACT (Police and Community Together) meeting in Merdon School.”

“These meetings are to bring members of our community together to help make them aware of the services [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford & Hiltingbury PACT Meeting – Merdon School: Thursday 18th December 2014

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Support Chandler’s Ford Authors: Books Available from Fryern Arcade WH Smith

November 25, 2014 By SO53 News 3 Comments

From today, WH Smith in Chandler’s Ford has started selling two novels by Chandler’s Ford author, Richard Hardie.

Richard Hardie’s two books are: Leap of Faith and Trouble With Swords.

Currently, WH Smith in Chandler’s Ford is the exclusive bookshop selling Richard Hardie’s books. [Read more…] about Support Chandler’s Ford Authors: Books Available from Fryern Arcade WH Smith

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Steve Brine: Prime Minister’s Question Time 2015

November 25, 2014 By SO53 News 1 Comment

Winchester & Chandler’s Ford MP Steve Brine invites constituents who would like to visit Parliament and watch Prime Minister’s Question Time to contact him.

In line with all MPs, Steve Brine receives just three confirmed pairs of tickets each calendar year. To ensure absolute fairness, he holds a ballot in up to two weeks before each date from all received entries.

The one date for 2015 is: [Read more…] about Steve Brine: Prime Minister’s Question Time 2015

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Comfy K’Sue Raa Coffee Bar At Central Precinct

November 25, 2014 By Janet Williams 5 Comments

Update November 2015: K’Sue Raa Coffee Bar has closed. The new coffee shop is now Relish Canteen.

Sue Mair has run K’Sue Raa Coffee Bar for four years in The Central Precinct of Chandler’s Ford.

Sue left her job at Southampton Airport as a check-in staff to fulfil her dream of running a little coffee shop. [Read more…] about Comfy K’Sue Raa Coffee Bar At Central Precinct

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2014 Eastleigh Christmas Lights Switch on: Snow Has Fallen

November 23, 2014 By chippy minton 19 Comments

The first snow of winter fell in Eastleigh town centre yesterday. What, you missed it? You can’t have been in the right place at the right time.

I have to admit to being a bit of a Grinch when it comes to starting Christmas festivities too early.

If I could get away with it (and I rarely can) decorations wouldn’t go up until Christmas Eve [Read more…] about 2014 Eastleigh Christmas Lights Switch on: Snow Has Fallen

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Review: Jeeves And Wooster In Perfect Nonsense At The Mayflower Theatre

November 22, 2014 By Allison Symes 8 Comments

I saw Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense at The Mayflower Theatre on Tuesday 18th November 2014, its opening night.

Sadly the run is only on in Southampton for a few days but I would urge anyone who loves comedy and/or the works of P.G. Wodehouse to try to see this wonderful show. It is currently touring the UK. [Read more…] about Review: Jeeves And Wooster In Perfect Nonsense At The Mayflower Theatre

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The Sorting Office Eastleigh Winter Open Studios

November 21, 2014 By Janet Williams 7 Comments

Designers and artists from The Sorting Office in Eastleigh: Carly Mann, Mariska Parent, Helen McArdle, and Karen Head.

If you visit the Eastleigh Market this Saturday, try not to miss the most talented artists at The Sorting Office in Eastleigh.

Eastleigh has a thriving artistic hub – The Sorting Office.

The Sorting Office has gathered a strong team of 16 designers and makers, all of unique talents.

Two months ago, I met five of the artists from the Sorting Office at Eastleigh Library, where they introduced their work to the public. [Read more…] about The Sorting Office Eastleigh Winter Open Studios

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