Chandler’s Ford Going Bananas Fairtrade Fashion Show and Craft Fair on the 8th of March was a huge success.
More than 100 people turned up for this joyous community event with a strong Fairtrade message.
The highlight on the Saturday evening was a moving speech by Dorothy Agard [Read more…] about A Fruitful Fairtrade Evening With Community Spirit
Eastleigh is home to one of the top scout and guide bands in the country. The 14th Eastleigh Scout and Guide Band – “The Spitfires” – is a concert and marching band that was founded in 1968 by the then group scout leader of the 14th Eastleigh scout troop.
The band membership has expanded from its original base and is now open to members of both the Scout Movement and Guide Association from all over Hampshire [Read more…] about The 14th Eastleigh Scout And Guide Band
More than 30 years ago, I visited a World Development Movement meeting and saw a film about the way multi-national companies operate around the world. It prompted me to start a Traidcraft stall at my church in Ruislip Manor.
In Chandler’s Ford, I assisted Louise before and now assist Janet with her Traidcraft stall at St. Boniface Church.
We can often feel helpless when [Read more…] about Going Bananas Fairtrade Fashion Show: March 8
Linda Read from Chandler’s Ford never stops doing crazy things.
What has she done in the past 15 years? Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, a 100-mile trek along the Great Wall of China, parachute jump, flying a microlight plane, paragliding off a mountain in Turkey……
In March – April, Linda will be trekking to Everest Base Camp. [Read more…] about Linda Read: Fun, Passion, Living Life To The Full
David Shale of Chandler’s Ford took his grandchild along to see the last night of Peter Pan performed by The Chameleons, and he received a great surprise.
The hugely successful Pantomime was performed to full houses at The Ritchie Hall from Friday 24th of January to Saturday 1st of February. [Read more…] about Keep Up-To-Date With The Chameleons
This Chandler’s Ford community website has just had a facelift. As the creator, I am thrilled.
A few weeks ago, I received an email from Roger Clark, Trustee of Hiltingbury Community Centre:
“Wonder why though [Read more…] about Is Chandler’s Ford A Jaguar? Meet Roger Clark.
The Fall of Singapore happened on the 15th of February, 1942, on the Chinese New Year day. It was the largest surrender of British-led forces in history.
Singapore was supposed to be an impregnable fortress.
Older people in Singapore and Malaysia still remember the hardship [Read more…] about From The Fall Of Singapore To Prosperity
With the curtain going up on Peter Pan by The Chameleon Theatre Company of Chandler’s Ford at The Ritchie Hall at 7.30 this Friday (24th January), cast and crew were pleased with Tuesday nights’ full dress rehearsal with all involved, including the Lost Boys (local school children) feeling the magic. [Read more…] about Chameleon Peter Pan the Panto – Dress Rehearsal Success
Do you know you can enjoy eBooks and eAudiobooks on your computer, phone, tablet or iPod from Hampshire Libraries, for free?
Feeling nervous? There will be an eBooks and eAudiobook surgery at Chandler’s Ford Library on the 24th of January (Friday), from 10am to 12pm.
[Read more…] about eBook And eAudiobook Surgery In Chandler’s Ford Library
Let’s remember Chandler’s Ford 2013 in pictures, including
Have you heard of the Princess Mary’s Christmas Gift in 1914?
It was the World War One Princess Mary Brass Gift Tin.
I had a rare opportunity to hold this special brass tin last week.
Thousands of brass tins [Read more…] about Princess Mary’s Christmas Gift 1914
Christmas is a time of celebration, joy and reflection.
We also enjoy the company of our family and friends. Today, my friend shares some beautiful music with me, sung by our talented young people in Chandler’s Ford.
Let’s appreciate two Christian songs “Do You Hear What I Hear?” and Pie Jesu by Thornden School’s Year 11 Ensemble. Their voices are angelic — simply beautiful. [Read more…] about Beautiful Singing By Thornden School Year 11 Ensemble
This morning, I attended the Christingle Service at the Parish Church of Chandler’s Ford. The church was packed with local parents and their children. Nearly 100 Christingles were given out.
Do you know the meanings of Christingle? [Read more…] about Christingle Celebration In Chandler’s Ford
Carol singing at Asda on Monday evening in Chandler’s Ford was a rather unusual experience.
Simon Farrenden and his Chandler’s Ford Brass Band were playing at the optician corner of the shop.
Rev. Peter Cornick from the Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church was playing the euphonium in front of modest ladies pyjamas, [Read more…] about Beautiful Carol Singing At Asda In Chandler’s Ford
It is said that there is no such thing as a ‘free lunch’ but shoppers emerging from Waitrose in Chandler’s Ford on Friday morning were surprised to discover that there is such a thing as a free mince pie!
Churches Together in Chandler’s Ford (CTCF) comprises representatives from St Boniface and St Martin in the Wood, St Edward the Confessor (The Catholic Parish of St Swithun Wells), [Read more…] about Christmas Wishes With Free Mince Pies
In Chandler’s Ford, there has been a fascinating tradition of the Posada figures visiting local families.
This Mexican Posada (Las Posadas) tradition has been established by the St. Boniface Church in Chandler’s Ford.
The word Posada (Las Posadas) means “inn” or “shelter” in Spanish, [Read more…] about Posada Figures Visiting Chandler’s Ford
There will be a special Christmas Bazaar on the 14th of December 2013 in Hiltingbury this weekend.
Scout Christmas Bazaar: Saturday 14th December 2013, 3.30pm – 6pm
Held at 4th Chandler’s Ford Scout Hall, Hiltingbury Road [Read more…] about Supporting Chandler’s Ford Scouts To World Jamboree In Japan 2015
Update: This event took place in 2013.
Don’t miss…
The Nine Lessons and Carols
at Parish of Chandler’s Ford, St Boniface CofE Church,
Hursley Road SO53 2FT [Read more…] about Don’t Miss The Nine Lessons And Carols In Chandler’s Ford (2013)
The Age Concern Carol Service at the Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church this afternoon was brilliant.
The Rev. Peter Cornick made us think about the true meaning of Christmas. Is Christmas just about shopping and eating? He asked.
Both the Thornden Wind Band and the Toynbee School choir performed beautifully at the carol service. [Read more…] about Age Concern Carol Service At Methodist Church
Chandler’s Ford Railway Station Celebrated 10th Anniversary of Re-opening
Date: 13th October, 2013
[Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Railway Station Re-opening
