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How Chandler’s Ford Today Makes An Impact In Your Life

December 9, 2014 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

It is official! Chandler’s Ford Today has got a new ‘fan’ – Eastleigh Borough Council.

In the December edition of Chandler’s Ford & Hiltingbury News (CFH News), Chandler’s Ford Today is recommended as a website which you should bookmark. [Read more…] about How Chandler’s Ford Today Makes An Impact In Your Life

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The Sorting Office Little Black Book 2014

December 9, 2014 By SO53 News 3 Comments

The Little Black Book 2014 offers an insight and point of contact for all creative residents working at The Sorting Office creative studios in Eastleigh.

The Sorting Office is a vibrant creative studio home to 16 hugely talented designer makers, including illustrators, textile artists, jewellery designers, fine artists, and ceramicists. [Read more…] about The Sorting Office Little Black Book 2014

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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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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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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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Tags: Brownhill Road, Chandler's Ford, community, Eastleigh, Eastleigh Borough Council, Eastleigh Police, event, good neighbours, Hiltingbury, local interest, Merdon Avenue, Merdon School, Neighbourhood Watch, PACT, police

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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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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How Can We Make The Roads In Chandler’s Ford Safer?

November 20, 2014 By Janet Williams 19 Comments

This post invites you to answer: How safe are the roads in Chandler’s Ford?

This week, 17-23 November 2014, is Road Safety Week. Chandler’s Ford Today wants to find out if you have any concerns about the safety of roads in Chandler’s Ford.

We’ll pass your feedback on to the Chandler’s Ford Parish Council.
[Read more…] about How Can We Make The Roads In Chandler’s Ford Safer?

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Asda Eastleigh: Children In Need & Mike Thornton MP Constituency Surgery

November 19, 2014 By Cecily Casey Leave a Comment

Note: Cecily Casey is the Community Life Champion for Asda Eastleigh.

Last Friday we were very busy!

We raised money for Children in Need, and Eastleigh MP Mike Thornton also held his first constituency surgery at Asda Eastleigh on Bournemouth Road.

Firstly we had a beautiful Pudsey cake [Read more…] about Asda Eastleigh: Children In Need & Mike Thornton MP Constituency Surgery

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Chapel Sessions & Royal Victoria Hospital

November 14, 2014 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

Chapel Sessions is a community led, not for profit occasional music series in the acoustically acclaimed Victorian Chapel in Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley, on the shores of Southampton Water.

You can enjoy a pre-Christmas party night with six-piece blues rock band The Burns Unit, on Friday 28th November.
[Read more…] about Chapel Sessions & Royal Victoria Hospital

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Atlantic Crossing With Jubilee Sailing Trust

November 11, 2014 By SO53 News 13 Comments

Andy Milner sailing feature

By Andy Milner

First – a bit about the Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST).

The charity was formed in 1978 and has two tall ships (Lord Nelson and Tenacious) that have been specially adapted so that anyone over 16 can crew.

The crew is made up equally of able-bodied and disabled people – some who have never sailed in their lives before. [Read more…] about Atlantic Crossing With Jubilee Sailing Trust

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Eastleigh Bunting & Eastleigh Museum WW1 Poetry Evening

November 4, 2014 By Janet Williams 6 Comments

My son and I visited Eastleigh Museum during the half term holiday.

We saw a WW1 exhibition called Soldiers’ Journey. It is a multi-venue exhibition that portrays Hampshire’s critical role throughout the First World War.

I was attracted by beautiful buntings, which adorned the walls on the walkway to the hall.
[Read more…] about Eastleigh Bunting & Eastleigh Museum WW1 Poetry Evening

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Fluoridation – Have We Tripped Ourselves Up?

October 29, 2014 By Mike Sedgwick 3 Comments

We are not to have fluoridation in this part of the country. Southampton City Council is against it. We have to ask why and our leaders do not tell us.

There is no doubt that our dental health is poor and that fluoridation is a cheap and effective way of improving it. [Read more…] about Fluoridation – Have We Tripped Ourselves Up?

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Houses For Eastleigh

October 26, 2014 By Mike Sedgwick 15 Comments

Eastleigh is to have a new housing development for the fields along Chestnut Avenue & Stoneham Lane. One thousand, one hundred dwellings on 62 hectares [a hectare is 10,000 sq metres] or 153 acres. That is 18 houses per hectare or 7-8 per acre.

What will it be like, this new development?

Of course it will have to have “affordable” housing [Read more…] about Houses For Eastleigh

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WH Smith Chandler’s Ford: Good Books In Community

October 25, 2014 By Janet Williams

I am delighted to see WH Smith at the Fryern Arcade in Chandler’s Ford has started selling books.

Yesterday afternoon I saw a good selection of books at WH Smith. One book relevant to Chandler’s Ford is The Chandler’s Ford Story: From Earliest Times to the 21st Century, by Barbara Hillier and Gerald Ponting. [Read more…] about WH Smith Chandler’s Ford: Good Books In Community

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Chandler’s Ford Changes. What’s Your View?

September 24, 2014 By Mike Sedgwick 11 Comments

Chandler's Ford

Chandler’s Ford is changing. Recent changes are in its centre, wherever that is, its public buildings, new community halls, library, parks, shops and recreational facilities. Even Eastleigh Borough Council has recently moved into new premises.

Less obvious but marching slowly on are changes in its older residential areas. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Changes. What’s Your View?

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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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Chandler’s Ford Needs Better Shops!

September 1, 2014 By Ben Williams 1 Comment

Waterstone's Eastleigh feature

Today I would like to talk about … shopping.

On Friday, a new WH Smith opened in Chandler’s Ford, where I live. This added yet more stationery and more newspapers to a stationery and newspaper filled arcade.

I think, in order to be more varied, Chandler’s Ford needs to be [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Needs Better Shops!

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