Raffles are a useful source of extra income for an event. They might raise enough to cover the costs of the venue. And they allow people who would have been willing to pay more for an event ticket to spend that extra few pounds.
But there are some holes that people fall into when organising a raffle. Here are (in my opinion) some of the more common. [Read more…] about Running a Raffle? Read This.
Countess Mountbatten Hospice Charity “Brides in the Aisles 2015” event was held at the Haskins Garden Centre on Sunday 10th May 2015.
It was the CMHC’s second attempt at a Guinness World Record for the number of “brides” in one place.
For the purpose of the record attempt “bride” equals wedding dress and head dress – i.e. veil, tiara, fascinator or similar. [Read more…] about Brides in The Aisles for Countess Mountbatten Hospice
The early 1980s.
Telephones were attached to the wall by lines; an international call meant going through the operator – and was very, very expensive; a television remote control meant getting your child to walk over to the set to change the channel; the Intercity-125 was the epitome of modern train travel; Torville and Dean ice skated to victory; Sheffield was famous for its cutlery; children sat O-levels and CSEs – and organised protests to complain about school rules that they didn’t like; people who were out of work were “on the dole” and claimed “social security”; [Read more…] about Theatre Review: Thornden School: The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾
Let’s look at a few polling stations in Chandler’s Ford.
If you have got pictures of local polling stations (not your selfies inside the polling station please), please send them to Chandler’s Ford Today to share. [Read more…] about Polling Stations in Chandler’s Ford: General Election 2015
General Election 2015: Thursday 7th May 2015.
Remember to vote.
You don’t need your polling card to vote.
Polls are open from 7am to 10pm.
Even if you have lost or forgotten your polling card, you can still vote, according to the Electoral Commission. [Read more…] about Remember to Vote – Thursday 7th May 2015
Were you aware that an exciting football match was taking place at the Fryern Funtasia yesterday?
Fryern Funtasia reflects how the Chandler’s Ford community is connected – through music, drama, games, charity work, leisure, and social activities.
Our local churches gathered to show how they could have a bit of fun, and also raised awareness for Christian Aid. [Read more…] about Kick Start Christian Aid Fundraising with Chandler’s Ford Inter-Church Football Match
Hundreds of people indulged in a great day at the fourth Fryern Funtasia this afternoon at Fryern Recreation Ground.
Fryern Funtasia is a community-led event organised by local volunteers and local businesses, with support from Chandler’s Ford Parish Council.
Fryern Funtasia is a fusion of village fete with funfair atmosphere: [Read more…] about Build a Community We Are Proud of: Fryern Funtasia 4th May 2015
Great News! Gibson’s Card Gallery at The Mall has re-opened.
Gibson’s Card Gallery was closed in April for a while, but re-opened just a few days ago.
Gibson’s Card Gallery is one of the oldest independent shops in Chandler’s Ford. It specialises in birthday cards, balloons, and gifts.
[Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Updates: What’s around the Corner for You?
Last Friday in Chandler’s Ford, there was a fashion show of a difference.
The Fairtrade Fashion Show brought many residents to St. Martin in the Wood church, where we learnt about the importance of buying Fairtrade products, and had a chance to appreciate and buy a wide range of beautiful Fairtrade clothes, jewellery and accessories, toys, cards, and gifts. [Read more…] about Fairtrade Fashion Show: Who Made Your Clothes?
St. George’s Day Parade in Chandler’s Ford took place this afternoon at 2.30pm.
In last year’s parade, Carolyn Darbyshire MBE retired as District Commissioner.
In today’s parade, we met Chandler’s Ford’s new District Commissioner John Leeks. [Read more…] about St. George’s Day Parade Chandler’s Ford 2015
Wednesday was the first showing of the Chameleon Theatre Company’s Fawlty Towers.
I got to see it on Tuesday night at a free “press screening” and a special night to entertain the elderly from our local nursing homes in Chandler’s Ford.
Here is my review of the show. [Read more…] about Review: Fawlty Towers by Chameleon Theatre Company
Update of GE2015 result: Winchester Constituency
Member of Parliament for Winchester result: BRINE Steve Conservative 30,425 received – [hold] #GE2015
— Winchester CC (@WinchesterCity) May 8, 2015
Chandler’s Ford hustings will be taking place this evening – 22nd April 2015 (Wednesday) at the Methodist Church. It’s time we focussed and did some good reading about the 2015 election.
I recommend Democratic Dashboard.
Democratic Dashboard is a project established by the Democratic Audit, based in the London School of Economics. [Read more…] about Democratic Dashboard: Helping You Access Data for Election
The classic British sit com Fawlty Towers is coming to Chandler’s Ford this week.
Chandler’s Ford Chameleon Theatre Company will bring the ridiculous life in the dysfunctional Fawlty Towers to Chandler’s Ford residents from tomorrow. [Read more…] about Coming to Town: Fawlty Towers by Chameleon Theatre Company
A public consultation is to be held on Wednesday 22nd April starting 13:45 (expected to run for a maximum 2 hours) at the Hocombe Hall at The Hilt, Hiltingbury Community Centre.
All tennis players are invited.
The background and purpose are as follows:
[Read more…] about Public Consultation for Hiltingbury Tennis Courts
St. George visited Eastleigh early this year.
Yesterday Eastleigh town centre celebrated everything about old England with an enjoyable family fun day – celebrating the Patron Saint of England, St. George who apparently single-handedly slayed the Dragon. [Read more…] about St. George Visited Eastleigh – Who is St. George?
Next week is going to be a busy week for Chandler’s Ford.
All events are listed on this Upcoming Events page, but below are some highlights:
Highlight of the week will be a Chandler’s Ford Hustings event on Wednesday 22nd April at 7.30pm [Read more…] about Exciting April Events in Chandler’s Ford
On Saturday 28th March Chandler’s Ford Boys’ and Girls’ Brigades hosted The Boys’ Brigade Southern National Music Festival at Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church.
The festival offers all the young people in The Brigades, from across the south of England, the opportunity to participate in performing with one another as well as the chance to have their musical ability recognised. [Read more…] about 1st Chandler’s Ford Boys’ and Girls’ Brigades: Successful National Music Festival (Southern)
Chandler’s Ford Fairtrade Fashion Show 2015:
In Chandler’s Ford, there will be a Fairtrade Fashion Show on Friday 24th April 2015 from 7pm to 9 pm at St. Martin in the Wood church, Hiltingbury SO53 5AG. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Fairtrade Fashion Show and Crafts
There was a PACT Meeting (Police and Community Together) at Merdon School on Wednesday evening 25 March. It was attended by many Neighbourhood Watch people.
Previous PACT meeting in December last year had a low turnout (only 11 people) but on this occasion there were about 40 people present.
Perhaps numbers were up because of the recent burglaries in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Policing: Burglaries and Traffic Problems. Eastleigh Police Station to Close
