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Online Chinese New Year Celebration from Southampton: Sunday 14.02.2021 at 5pm

February 13, 2021 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

You are invited to join the first online Chinese New Year event on Sunday 14/2/2021 at 5pm, organised by Southampton Chinese Association.

If you are unable to join Zoom, you can join using the YouTube Live link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_OkT9EdD6k

Programmes include: Lion dance, Martial Art display, Chinese dance and music, Chinese opera, and Dragon dance.

It is the Year of the Ox.

Chinese New Year celebration at West Quay.
Chinese New Year celebration (previously at West Quay, 2013)

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Upcoming Events in Chandler’s Ford February – March 2020

February 22, 2020 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

Here are some great events in the coming weeks in Chandler’s Ford.

Chandler’s Ford Men’s Shed: Meet every Friday from 1.30pm at Hexagon Centre, Suffolk Close, Chandler’s Ford, SO53 3GZ

On 20th March Chandler’s Ford Men’s Shed is opening its new social space. Paid for by donations from local businesses and being opened by the Mayor of Eastleigh, the shed is set up for the wellbeing of men in the local community.

Address: Hexagon Centre, Suffolk Close, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 3GZ.
Meet every Friday from 1.30pm.

Chandler's Ford Men's Shed - Meet Every Friday from 1.30pm at Hexagon Centre, Suffolk Close, Chandler's Ford, SO53 3GZ
Chandler’s Ford Men’s Shed – Meet every Friday from 1.30pm at Hexagon Centre, Suffolk Close, Chandler’s Ford, SO53 3GZ

Traidcraft Big Breakfast: to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight. Saturday 14th March from 9.30am, at St Martin in the Wood Church, Queens Road, Hiltingbury.

Traidcraft Big Breakfast: to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight. This will be on Saturday 14th March at St Martin’s Church, Queens Road, Hiltingbury. It will begin at 9.30am.
Traidcraft Big Breakfast: to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight. This will be on Saturday 14th March at St Martin’s Church, Queens Road, Hiltingbury. It will begin at 9.30am.

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Welcome to Curious Café – Friday from 6.30pm at Dovetail Centre

February 9, 2020 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

Have you heard of the Curious Café in Chandler’s Ford?

It’s open most Friday evenings at the Dovetail Centre, at Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church, on Winchester Road.

The Curious Café offers an informal atmosphere where you can relax, have a chat, and maybe engage in something curious.

Curious Cafe at Dovetail Centre, Chandler's Ford Methodist Church
Curious Cafe at Dovetail Centre, Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church

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Christmas Church Services in Chandler’s Ford 2019

December 19, 2019 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

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Church Services for Christmas 2019 – Chandler’s Ford Churches Together

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Click to read about Church Services for Christmas 2019 in Chandler’s Ford

Christmas with the Parish of Chandler’s Ford 2019

Christmas with the Parish of Chandler's Ford 2019
Christmas with the Parish of Chandler’s Ford 2019

The 6 Hidden Lessons at Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church 22nd and 23rd December 2019


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Review: Chandler’s Ford MDG Players: ‘Welcome to our village, please invade carefully’

December 2, 2019 By Ben Williams 3 Comments

MDG Players next production is *‘Welcome to our village, please invade carefully’* by Eddie Robson on Thursday 28^th – Saturday 30^th November in the Dovetail Centre Café at 7.30pm.

This year’s performance by the MDG Players is a pastiche of sci-fi storytelling that lampoons radio plays and the stories of Stephen King and John Wyndham. Presented as a radio play, Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully is filled with clever humour and wit that results in a very original, fun way to spend an evening.

Mike Standing (A Minion), Lester Parry (Gryvook), and Mike Slatcher (Uljabaan)
Mike Standing (A Minion), Lester Parry (Gryvook), and Mike Slatcher (Uljabaan)

The plot is simple – the village of Cresdon Green, Buckinghamshire, is a normal English town that has just happened to be slowly invaded by aliens. It starts with a dome being placed over the village and then Uljabaan, an alien trying desperately hard to impress his superiors, attempting to blend in with the villagers. Whilst some embrace the aliens, others, led by the rebellious Katrina Lyons, want to see the aliens gone. Hilarity ensues. [Read more…] about Review: Chandler’s Ford MDG Players: ‘Welcome to our village, please invade carefully’

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Review: Chandler’s Ford Joint Charities 46th Christmas Market 2019

November 16, 2019 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

The joint charities Christmas Market in Chandler’s Ford last weekend didn’t disappoint. The market is now in its 46th year, but the passion never seems to fade over time. You see the same people running the market, and you see familiar faces supporting their chosen charities and informing people about the work that they do, and why they need your donation and support. More and more visitors come to the market each year as the market is such a beautiful Chandler’s Ford Christmas tradition.

I like the warmth and friendliness of the market so much that I go there each year to see old friends, and meet friends for coffee at Dovetail Café afterwards. It’s the sort of market where you have no chance of breaking the bank, and you can buy affordable thoughtful little gifts, stocking fillers, some nice pens and notebooks, little torches, storybooks, toys, and some really good quality Christmas cards.

Former Eastleigh Mayor Cllr Jane Welsh opened the 46th Christmas Market run by Chandler’s Ford Joint Charities Committee. (Left to right): Caroline Husain, Cllr Jane Welsh, and Val Milner, chairman of the Chandler’s Ford Joint Charities Committee.
Former Eastleigh Mayor Cllr Jane Welsh (centre) opened the 46th Christmas Market run by Chandler’s Ford Joint Charities Committee. (Left): Caroline Husain, and on the right, Val Milner, chairman of the Chandler’s Ford Joint Charities Committee.

The market this year was opened by former Eastleigh Mayor Councillor Jane Welsh. The Joint Charities Annual Christmas Market was held at the Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church Hall. These were the charities that took part.

46th Chandler's Ford Joint Charities Christmas Market
46th Chandler’s Ford Joint Charities Christmas Market

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Fairtrade Shopping Evening 2019 – Buy Fairtrade and Make a Difference

November 10, 2019 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

The Fairtrade shopping evening at St Martin in the Wood Church in Hiltingbury last Friday was successful and enjoyable. Many people attended and had an opportunity to buy a variety of high quality fairtrade products to support disadvantaged producers and workers in the developing world. 

Fairtrade events encourage us to be ethical consumers and raise awareness of trade justice.

A lovely fairtrade shopping experience in Hiltingbury. Image by Debbie Pearce Photography
A lovely fairtrade shopping experience in Hiltingbury. Image by Debbie Pearce Photography

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MDG Players’ Production: ‘Welcome to our village, please invade carefully’ – Thursday 28th – Saturday 30th November

November 2, 2019 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

Chandler's Ford Today upcoming events in Chandler's Ford and around Eastleigh

MDG Players’ next production is ‘Welcome to our village, please invade carefully’ by Eddie Robson on Thursday 28th – Saturday 30th November, in the Dovetail Centre Café, of Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church, at 7.30pm.

Tickets £8 can be purchased from The Dovetail Café or Brenda Discombe on 023 8025 3922 or email: johndiscombe1962@talktalk.net

MDG Players next production is *‘Welcome to our village, please invade carefully’* by Eddie Robson on Thursday 28^th – Saturday 30^th November in the Dovetail Centre Café at 7.30pm.
MDG Players’ November production is ‘Welcome to our village, please invade carefully’ by Eddie Robson – Thursday 28th – Saturday 30th November in the Dovetail Centre Café at 7.30pm.

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Upcoming Events in Chandler’s Ford: October to December 2019

October 25, 2019 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

Chandler's Ford Today upcoming events in Chandler's Ford and around Eastleigh

Here we have a list of Chandler’s Ford events for you to enjoy and support. We’ll update events on the Upcoming Events page regularly. Send us your community 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).

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

September 25, 2019 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

Chandler's Ford Today upcoming events in Chandler's Ford and around Eastleigh

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. 2nd
Dec. 7th

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

September 20, 2019 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

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.” [Read more…] about Harvest Festival: Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church Sunday 29th September 2019

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

September 17, 2019 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

Stories of Sanctuary

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!) [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

September 15, 2019 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

Hiltingbury Extravaganza - 22nd September from 12 noon

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. [Read more…] about The Hiltingbury Extravaganza: 22 September on Hiltingbury Recreation Ground from 12 noon

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Meet Local Author Claire Gradidge at the Curious Café on 20th September

September 15, 2019 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

On Friday 20th September, the Curious Café (at The Dovetail Centre, Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church) will be hosting Claire Gradidge, local author and winner of the Richard and Judy “Search for a Bestseller Competition 2019”. [Read more…] about Meet Local Author Claire Gradidge at the Curious Café on 20th September

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

September 5, 2019 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

Chandler's Ford Today upcoming events in Chandler's Ford and around Eastleigh

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

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Open Garden in Chandler’s Ford : 26 & 27 May

May 24, 2019 By Syd Hutchinson 1 Comment

By Syd & Sue:

We are opening our garden to the public for the second time as part of the National Garden Scheme.

The address is Twin Oaks, 13 Oakwood Road, Chandler’s Ford, SO53 1LW. There’re more descriptions on this page.

The date is this weekend Sunday & Monday 26 & 27 May. We are open between 1pm & 5pm each day. [Read more…] about Open Garden in Chandler’s Ford : 26 & 27 May

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

May 18, 2019 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

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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£3,000 Raised by The Rotary Club of Chandler’s Ford and Itchen Valley to 15th Chandler’s Ford Scout Group

May 12, 2019 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

The author of this post is David Overton, Chair of the Executive Board, Chandler’s Ford 15th Scouts.

The Rotary Club of Chandler’s Ford and Itchen Valley recently raised £3,000 for the 15h Chandler’s Ford Scout Group.

At the recent Fryern Funtasia on the May Bank Holiday (6th of May 2019), President of Rotary Ed Burt handed over the cheque for £3000 raised by Rotary for Chandler’s Ford 15th, this year’s President’s charity. [Read more…] about £3,000 Raised by The Rotary Club of Chandler’s Ford and Itchen Valley to 15th Chandler’s Ford Scout Group

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2019 Fryern Funtasia – Were You There?

May 10, 2019 By Allison Symes 1 Comment

Feature Image - 2019 Fryern Funtasia - Were You There

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

May 7, 2019 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

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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