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Brambridge Park Craft Club Crafting For Charity

October 2, 2014 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

Brambridge crafters raised money for Hampshire Riding Therapy Centre.

What happens when local crafters meet at Brambridge Park Garden Centre in Eastleigh?

Jackie Edmunds and a few local crafters meet at Brambridge Park Garden Centre every Wednesday to craft together, swap ideas, and support one another.

Recently the crafters also raised fund for Hampshire Riding Therapy Centre. [Read more…] about Brambridge Park Craft Club Crafting For Charity

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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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Hiltingbury Extravaganza 2014 Chandler’s Ford

September 14, 2014 By Janet Williams 16 Comments

Mike and Fin

I went to Hiltingbury Extravaganza this afternoon with my teenage son. It was a beautiful day. Hiltingbury was buzzing with excitement.

I took some photos to show you some interesting people and stalls that I saw today.

[Read more…] about Hiltingbury Extravaganza 2014 Chandler’s Ford

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Marie Curie Fundraising Success At Chandler’s Ford Asante

August 31, 2014 By Ray Fishman 4 Comments

The local community came together again in Chandler’s Ford to raise much needed funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care on August Bank Holiday.

A special Sunday opening of Asante Coffee Shop saw old and new friends sharing a cuppa and a chat. [Read more…] about Marie Curie Fundraising Success At Chandler’s Ford Asante

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Brambridge Park Craft Fair: Connecting Local Crafters

August 31, 2014 By Janet Williams 5 Comments

Sian Hayden Jewellery maker

The craft fair at Brambridge Park Garden Centre yesterday was refreshing.

Amongst fuchsias, geraniums and pansies, I found knitted tea cosies, embossed cards, delightful hand-made jewellery and Rule Britannia handbags by local independent crafters.

I hope that Brambridge Park garden centre will continue [Read more…] about Brambridge Park Craft Fair: Connecting Local Crafters

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Why Are The Daleks So Popular?

August 30, 2014 By Ben Williams 1 Comment

Daleks

The new Doctor Who episode Into the Dalek will be shown tonight and I am excited! Why shouldn’t I be? It’s Doctor Who! But many people have stated that it is too early to introduce the Daleks to Capaldi’s Doctor two episodes into the series.

I’m optimistic though, after all, every single Doctor (except the Eighth) have faced the Daleks [Read more…] about Why Are The Daleks So Popular?

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Doctor Who Series 8 Episode 1 Review

August 26, 2014 By Ben Williams 6 Comments

Capaldi new Doctor

After 8 months of waiting, Doctor Who Series 8 has hit the television with Peter Capaldi as the Twelfth (or the 13th if you count John Hurt, or the 14th if you count John Hurt and the second David Tennant) Doctor. So how good is his 75 minute long opener Deep Breath?

Also, spoilers incoming. All my reviews will be in-depth, so make sure you watch the episode first. [Read more…] about Doctor Who Series 8 Episode 1 Review

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Successful Eastleigh Craft Market

August 24, 2014 By Janet Williams 9 Comments

Soma Daya freebird in Eastleigh craft market.

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

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Meet The Chameleons At Hiltingbury Extravanganza

August 23, 2014 By Nick Coleman 4 Comments

The Chameleons feature

Members of The Chameleon Theatre Company of Chandler’s Ford will be manning their own stall at Hiltingbury Extravaganza on Sunday 14th September from 12.00 Noon – 5.00pm.

Please stop by and say hello. [Read more…] about Meet The Chameleons At Hiltingbury Extravanganza

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Ladykillers By The Chameleons: Online Ticket Booking

August 21, 2014 By Nick Coleman 10 Comments

Following the sell-out success of last month’s Vicar Of Dibley at The Ritchie Hall in Hursley Road, I’m pleased to report that rehearsals are underway for our next production – The Ladykillers.

The Ladykiller runs from Thursday 23rd to Saturday 25th of October. [Read more…] about Ladykillers By The Chameleons: Online Ticket Booking

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Hiltingbury Extravaganza: Sunday 14th September 2014

August 18, 2014 By Janet Williams 5 Comments

Hiltingbury Extravaganza 2014

Update: The Hiltingbury Extravaganza 2015 will be on Sunday 20th September 2015, from 12pm to 5pm. See The Hiltingbury Extrav for details.

Also read Hiltingbury Extravaganza 2014 Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about Hiltingbury Extravaganza: Sunday 14th September 2014

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Delightful Family Fun Day In Eastleigh Town Centre

August 15, 2014 By Janet Williams 8 Comments

Alpaca Eastleigh feature

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

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My Doctor Who Series 8 Anticipation

August 14, 2014 By Ben Williams Leave a Comment

Doctor Who 12th Doctor new series

Ladies and gentlemen, it is 9 days until Series 8 airs, and all around the world Whovians are counting the days until Capaldi’s Doctor brings his own take to the Doctor.

But how much do we know about the series?

Well, unlike last year where returning monsters and plots were revealed months in advance, this series [Read more…] about My Doctor Who Series 8 Anticipation

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Kati Csiszar Skydiving For ABF The Soldiers’ Charity

August 13, 2014 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

This summer, Kati Csiszar, member of Rotary Club of Chandler’s Ford & Itchen Valley, will be throwing herself out of a plane for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity.

Kati will be skydiving on the 13th of September at Netheravon Airfield, Wiltshire.

What motivates Kati to sky-dive (as she was pretty scared)? [Read more…] about Kati Csiszar Skydiving For ABF The Soldiers’ Charity

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August 24: Asante For Marie Curie Cancer Care

August 12, 2014 By Ray Fishman 3 Comments

Asante Chandler's Ford

Asante Coffee shop, Winchester Road, Chandler’s Ford is opening specially on Sunday August 24th to raise funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Asante proprietor Shirley Barter said the Asante coffee shops provide funds to assist young people in third-world countries to generate a living for themselves. [Read more…] about August 24: Asante For Marie Curie Cancer Care

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UK Buddhist Movement – Soka Gakkai International

August 12, 2014 By SO53 News 1 Comment

David Vane

By David Vane

I am a member of SGI-UK – the UK branch of Soka Gakkai International (SGI), a socially engaged Buddhist movement based on the teachings of the 13th century Buddhist teacher Nichiren.

At the heart of the philosophy is a concept known as human revolution, whereby the inner change sparked by Buddhist practice leads to courage, compassion and wisdom, [Read more…] about UK Buddhist Movement – Soka Gakkai International

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With Syria Community Fundraiser In Chandler’s Ford

August 10, 2014 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

Mayor of Eastleigh Councillor Tony Noyce and Mayoress Mrs Janice Noyce, at With Syria community fundraiser in Chandler's Ford.

I went to Fryern recreation ground in Chandler’s Ford at lunch time briefly to see how the With Syria Community Fundraiser was getting on.

BBC reported that remnants of Hurricane Bertha to batter UK with rain and high winds.

This morning, I woke up to the sound of rain. [Read more…] about With Syria Community Fundraiser In Chandler’s Ford

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My Pingat Jasa Malaysia (Malaysian Service Medal)

August 7, 2014 By SO53 News 3 Comments

Jeff PJM presentation feature

By Jeff Parsonson

One day a few years ago, I received a phone call, asking me if I would like to come to Portsmouth to receive the Pingat Jasa Malaysia medal (Malaysian Service Medal). I was very surprised.

I told them I would be delighted. The presentation took place in 2010. On the day there were some 400 veterans to be presented by Brigadier General Othman bin Jamal, on behalf of the Malaysian Embassy.  [Read more…] about My Pingat Jasa Malaysia (Malaysian Service Medal)

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Eastleigh Community Games Sunday 27th July

July 25, 2014 By Dave Bowring 3 Comments

Eastleigh Lions Club will be helping the 2012 Olympics Legacy group run the Community Games on 27th July Sunday at the Pavilion on the Park, Eastleigh (The old Fleming Park Golf Course).

Why sit on the couch and watch others keeping fit and winning medals in Glasgow, when you could actually be doing it yourself?
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Marie Curie – Care For A Cuppa

July 5, 2014 By Ray Fishman 3 Comments

Marie Curie tea party feature

Marie Curie Cancer Care Eastleigh and Chandler’s Ford Fundraising Group go from strength to strength with the support of the local community.

Following the success of the Great Daffodil Appeal collections in March, the Group had a stall at the St Francis School Fayre last week.
[Read more…] about Marie Curie – Care For A Cuppa

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