The re-dedication service for the recently renovated Chandler’s Ford War Memorial took place this afternoon (Sunday 19th October at 3pm) outside St. Boniface Church at the War Memorial.
It was a moving service. Every name of the fallen who were commemorated on the Chandler’s Ford War Memorial was read out. [Read more…] about Re-dedication of Chandler’s Ford War Memorial
I visited Eastleigh Craft Market yesterday at Market Street and really enjoyed it.
I hope the craft market will return as it shows immense talents of local artists and crafters and celebrates creativity in the community. [Read more…] about Successful Eastleigh Craft Market
Yesterday my son and I went to see Mr and Mrs Brown again, at Eastleigh Museum.
In 1938, Mr & Mrs Brown lived in Eastleigh with their son Arthur, who was an apprentice at Eastleigh Rail Works. Mr Brown was an engine driver, who earned about £5 a week. [Read more…] about Mr & Mrs Brown At Eastleigh Museum
My son and I took the train to Eastleigh this afternoon. We were totally surprised by many farm animals welcoming us in the town centre.
It was actually Eastleigh Fun Day today, which I wasn’t aware of. What a wonderful surprise!
Emma Thompson from Emma’s Farm, of Swanmore, brought her donkey, pony, alpacas, sheep, chickens, [Read more…] about Delightful Family Fun Day In Eastleigh Town Centre
Steaming hot in February!
There are some advantages to being 60 in Chandler’s Ford.
Last year, my husband and I discovered that residents over 60 can apply for a Leisure Pass for Fleming Park Leisure Centre, which allows the holder to access the facilities for half price during off-peak times. We have been merrily swimming and gym-ing ever since! [Read more…] about Fleming Park: Steaming Hot In February
I didn’t realise today is such an important day in Eastleigh when I went to town this morning.
I was totally surprised by what I saw in such a vibrant town centre: happy people, live band, free soup and food, rock climbing, charity stalls, and even Star Wars and Predator characters were in town. [Read more…] about Eastleigh Town Centre Filled With Joy Today
Something that guidebooks to Eastleigh tell you is that the design of the town’s war memorial is “very unusual”.
What provides this distinction is the figure of the Angel of Mons on the top.
However, as far as I know, none of the guidebooks explain why Eastleigh does have an angel [Read more…] about Eastleigh War Memorials
