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My Debut Novel: Marriage, a Journey, and a Dog

June 1, 2014 By SO53 News 10 Comments

Marriage and Journey and a Dog cover

By Brenda Sedgwick

Has anyone else living in the Chandler’s Ford area published an ebook or printed copy?

I’ve just published my first novel, Marriage A Journey And A Dog, and I would love your feedback.

I read how it takes 5 minutes to upload a book onto Kindle Publishing. It does when you have a perfect manuscript and [Read more…] about My Debut Novel: Marriage, a Journey, and a Dog

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The Myth of Thomas The Tank Engine

May 9, 2014 By Janet Williams 11 Comments

Russell and Chris feature

I met the Fat Controller Russell again in Chandler’s Ford.

Russell and his father Chris charmed the people who rode their steam train at the Fryern Funtasia last Monday.

I spent most of my afternoon at the steam train, observing people and watching the steam train puff out its smoke and steam as it chugged along its 100-foot-long track. [Read more…] about The Myth of Thomas The Tank Engine

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Shakespeare and EastEnders

April 30, 2014 By Ben Williams 2 Comments

A very late happy birthday to William Shakespeare, who is 450!

Today I will be talking about my favourite Shakespeare play, Macbeth. [Read more…] about Shakespeare and EastEnders

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Chandler’s Ford War Memorial. Can You Help?

April 30, 2014 By Margaret Doores 20 Comments

Margaret Doores on Chandler's Ford War Memorial

Centenary of World War One 1914 -1918

Commemorations of the Fallen of World War One will start this year and continue through the next four years until the end of 2018. It is not intended that these commemorations are in any way an attempt to glorify war but rather a way of an acknowledgment of the sacrifices made by millions of people, both military and civilian. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford War Memorial. Can You Help?

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St. George’s Day Parade 27 April 2014

April 25, 2014 By Janet Williams 5 Comments

The St. George’s Day Parade on 27 April 2014 (Sunday) will be a vibrant event in Chandler’s Ford.

It is expected that over 600 participants will take part in this much-loved annual event. [Read more…] about St. George’s Day Parade 27 April 2014

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White for Easter

April 25, 2014 By Hugh Benham 6 Comments

Janet’s post Easter Day – From Tragedy To Triumph is a fine account of a very memorable Easter celebration.

In most years the daffodils have been yellow – this year’s late Easter probably helps to explain the change of colour.

White is, however, a traditional colour for Easter.

In his poem ‘Loveliest of trees’ [Read more…] about White for Easter

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Happy Birthday Shakespeare!

April 23, 2014 By Mike Sedgwick 3 Comments

Happy Birthday Shakespeare!

Happy Birthday, Bill.

I was never as enthusiastic about Shakespeare as one is supposed to be. I was made to study him at school like most people. We did Merchant of Venice and I thought it a poor show how Shylock was treated. [Read more…] about Happy Birthday Shakespeare!

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St. George’s Day: Fascinating Dragons

April 23, 2014 By Janet Williams 8 Comments

Image by Pak Hei Chan. Folded by Kade Chan 2010. Chinese Drago.

Last summer, my friend from Ahmad Tea gave me two free tickets to visit Buckingham Palace on its preview day.

It was the day before the palace summer opening of the State Rooms. I took my son with me for such a privileged visit as VIPs for a day. Yes, I touched the grand staircase at Buckingham Palace designed by John Nash. That was a happy day. [Read more…] about St. George’s Day: Fascinating Dragons

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Who Embodies The Nation?

April 22, 2014 By Ben Williams 11 Comments

Queen Elizabeth II

The Sunday Times had an interesting article last week about a survey. Young people were asked: Who embodies Britain?

There are some pretty interesting choices, some obvious ones and some questionable ones. Let’s take a look…

The person who embodies the nation the most is, of course, the Queen. 63% of young people thought she embodied Britain perfectly, followed by [Read more…] about Who Embodies The Nation?

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Easter Day – from Tragedy to Triumph

April 20, 2014 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

At St. Boniface Church this morning, a large wooden cross decked out with daffodils was brought in to the church. It was a beautiful scene.

As the music director Hugh Benham explained in this post, during Lent at the parish church, a large wooden cross is on display, and on Good Friday the altar is bare. Symbols of the Passion are laid at the foot of this cross [Read more…] about Easter Day – from Tragedy to Triumph

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Malaysian High Commission In London

April 17, 2014 By Janet Williams 7 Comments

London Malaysian High Commission

I had an adventure in London last week and somehow got lost.

I visited the Malaysian High Commission in Belgrave Square near Hyde Park Corner at 8am, and waited for the door to be opened. My purpose was to get my passport renewed.

I wasn’t the first visitor. A lady in her 60s travelled from Scotland through the night [Read more…] about Malaysian High Commission In London

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84 Charing Cross Road

April 16, 2014 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

84 Charing Cross - book by Helena Hanff.

I walked along Charing Cross Road in London last Monday.

I decided to look for 84 Charing Cross Road.

I had walked on this road so many times before, but this was the only time I took a photograph of No 84.

The booksellers Marks & Co. used to occupy this site. [Read more…] about 84 Charing Cross Road

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Wedding of Chandler’s Ford Girl

April 15, 2014 By Mike Sedgwick 3 Comments

The bride Rowan Esther Catherine was given away by her father, Hugh Cameron of Chandler’s Ford.

On Saturday 12th April 2014 Chandler’s Ford born and bred Rowan Esther Catherine Cameron wed Robbie Stewart Weir at Weetwood Hall in Leeds. With names Cameron and Weir it was no surprise to see guests turning up in highland dress with kilts, black barathea jackets with silver buttons, sporrans and ghillies on the feet.

Modern political correctness meant that the sgian-dubh was not worn but [Read more…] about Wedding of Chandler’s Ford Girl

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English Spelling

April 13, 2014 By Hugh Benham 1 Comment

English Spelling

English spelling at times seems completely random, but it is sometimes systematic, even if there seems no good reason for the system, and if exceptions can still be found!

Take the use of single L and double L at the end of a word for example. [Read more…] about English Spelling

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The Three Kinds of Whovians

April 12, 2014 By Ben Williams 4 Comments

What kind of Whovian are you?

I was in Winchester today with my mum and I noticed several signs advertising a Doctor Who event.

When mum asked if I wanted to go, I said no. This puzzled her, as she thought as a fan, I would want to go. I then explained to her what I call the three kinds of Whovians: [Read more…] about The Three Kinds of Whovians

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The Crossroad: Brilliant Performance

April 10, 2014 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

If you haven’t seen The Crossroad, musical drama at Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church, I would suggest you grasp the chance to see it.

There are two more shows: Friday and Saturday (11th and 12th of April) at 7.30pm.

I watched The Crossroad with my son this evening. The story was thought-provoking. [Read more…] about The Crossroad: Brilliant Performance

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Weird World of Game Shows

April 10, 2014 By Ben Williams 3 Comments

Today I got back from my grandparents’ house where I stayed for a few days. I did lots of exciting things but the highlight was discovering the weird world of game shows.

You see, there was a time where channels like CBBC would show programs which can be enjoyed by younger and older children, such as The Sarah Jane Adventures (which is one of the best spin offs of Doctor Who ever). [Read more…] about Weird World of Game Shows

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What Is Lent All About?

April 8, 2014 By chippy minton 12 Comments

Lent 2014. Lent is about self-reflection and assessing your spiritual life.

I’ve given up sweets, cakes and biscuits for Lent. Possibly a bad choice, and each year I get to about the halfway point and think that maybe next year I’ll give up something I don’t like as much.

But that’s not really the point. In fact, giving up things per se isn’t really the point. It’s more to do with doing some self-reflection and assessing your spiritual life, [Read more…] about What Is Lent All About?

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China In Bath

April 7, 2014 By Mike Sedgwick 4 Comments

China in Bath

Just a few yards off The Circus in Bath is the Museum of East Asian Art in a beautiful Georgian house on Bennett Street.

The contents were collected by Brian McElney OBE, a British scholar of sinology who worked as a lawyer in Hong Kong. After retirement he tried to present his collection to other museums of Chinese art but eventually set this one up himself. [Read more…] about China In Bath

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Tomb Sweeping Day

April 5, 2014 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

Tomb Sweeping Day - image by Yellow on Flickr. Taichung City, Taiwan, 2012.

I have almost forgotten today is the Tomb Sweeping Day to the Chinese people.

I was reminded of the festival today when I read that the Chinese families of Chinese passengers aboard Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 are still hopeful.

Tomb Sweeping Day is also known as the Qing Ming Festival 清明节, literally Clear Bright Festival [Read more…] about Tomb Sweeping Day

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