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Christmas Charity Concert with Eastleigh Fusion Choir at United Reformed Church

December 15, 2015 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

Eastleigh Fusion Choir will be performing this Saturday on 19th December 2015 from 7.30pm at the United Reformed Church on Kings Road.

The full Christmas Charity Concert by Eastleigh Fusion Choir will be raising money for Crisis, the national charity for single homeless people, and the Kenya Project. [Read more…] about Christmas Charity Concert with Eastleigh Fusion Choir at United Reformed Church

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CVathon for Marie Curie and Sophia’s Footsteps

November 23, 2015 By Ray Fishman Leave a Comment

What is a CVathon?

It is a 24 hour Cardiovascular challenge. And that is what happened for Charity at The Club at Chilworth Manor from 8p.m. Friday 25th September to 8 p.m. Saturday 26th September 2015.

Kris Hillary, Club Manager, and Mark Pedley, local businessman, asked friends and Club members to go through the pain barrier to raise much needed funds for Marie Curie, and a local girl Sophia Banger in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about CVathon for Marie Curie and Sophia’s Footsteps

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Uplifting: Chandler’s Ford 42nd Joint Charities Christmas Market 2015

November 19, 2015 By Janet Williams 5 Comments

It’s the Charity Christmas Card week, from 15th – 22nd November 2015.

Deputy Mayor Eastleigh Councillor Des Scott opened Chandler’s Ford’s 42nd Joint Charities Christmas Market last Saturday (14th November 2015). [Read more…] about Uplifting: Chandler’s Ford 42nd Joint Charities Christmas Market 2015

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The Autumn Pumpkin Festival at the Royal Victoria Country Park

November 1, 2015 By Cecily Casey 3 Comments

Now in its 18th year, the Jubilee Sailing Trust’s family festival event is a wonderful celebration of all things pumpkin related.

The day (10th October 2015) was opened by Eastleigh Mayor Jane Welsh and her husband to the skirling pipes of the Southern Jacobites Pipe Band.

The Jubilee Sailing Trust offers life changing experiences to both disabled and able bodied people aboard their two purpose built tall ships, Tenacious and Lord Nelson. [Read more…] about The Autumn Pumpkin Festival at the Royal Victoria Country Park

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Quiz and Chips: Ramalley Scouts Fundraising for Ramalley Hall

October 27, 2015 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

The latest Chandler’s Ford Scout fun event to raise funds for Ramalley Hall will be a Quiz and Chips Evening in November.

Full details below. [Read more…] about Quiz and Chips: Ramalley Scouts Fundraising for Ramalley Hall

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Chameleon Theatre Company Supports Chandler’s Ford Good Neighbours

October 6, 2015 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

A few weeks ago I saw this note at the Dovetail Centre of the Methodist Church.

The note asks you to be a friend of someone. [Read more…] about Chameleon Theatre Company Supports Chandler’s Ford Good Neighbours

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Christian Aid Refugee Crisis Appeal Football Tournament

September 26, 2015 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

A Refugee Crisis Appeal Football Tournament will be taking place in Chandler’s Ford on Saturday 10th of October. You are welcome to take part.

Jenni Hutchinson from St. Francis Church organises the event to respond to the Christian Aid Refugee Crisis Appeal.

The 5-a-side football tournament will take place at St Francis School, Pilgrims Close, Chandler’s Ford on Saturday 10th October 2015 at 2pm. [Read more…] about Christian Aid Refugee Crisis Appeal Football Tournament

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A Very Eastleigh Festival: Mardi Gras and Vintage Market 2015

September 19, 2015 By Janet Williams 5 Comments

This morning we went to Eastleigh and spent two hours there.

An event called Eastleigh Mardi Gras took place in the town centre – a day of live music and entertainment with a post-war theme: “The war is over! It’s time to party!”

I discovered the event by chance last year, and wrote Eastleigh Mardi Gras 2014: Fun, Joy, Charities for Community.

There seemed to be 3 things happening in Eastleigh town today: [Read more…] about A Very Eastleigh Festival: Mardi Gras and Vintage Market 2015

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Marie Curie and Sainsbury’s Eastleigh

June 19, 2015 By Ray Fishman 2 Comments

Marie Curie has been shortlisted to be Charity of the Year by Sainsbury’s Eastleigh.

As Chairman of Eastleigh and Chandler’s Ford Fundraising Group for Marie Curie, I hope you could support us.

I recently made a presentation to their staff and we are on their short list of 3. [Read more…] about Marie Curie and Sainsbury’s Eastleigh

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“We Ask You to Open Your Hearts” – Eastleigh Gurkha Nepalese Association

May 16, 2015 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

Eastleigh Gurkha Nepalese Association Earthquake Appeal

Today Eastleigh Gurkha Nepalese Association was collecting donation in Eastleigh town centre for the Nepal Earthquake appeal fund.

I met some members of the group at Swan Centre Shopping Centre this afternoon. They told me they will take the donation to Nepal directly to help the most desperate people.

Here are some words in their leaflet:

“Nepalese, Gurkhas of the British Army now resident here are breaking their hearts trying to send help back to their stricken country. We ask you to open your hearts. To give what you can.” [Read more…] about “We Ask You to Open Your Hearts” – Eastleigh Gurkha Nepalese Association

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Running a Raffle? Read This.

May 16, 2015 By chippy minton 9 Comments

how to run a successful raffle feature

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.

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Brides in The Aisles for Countess Mountbatten Hospice

May 13, 2015 By Cecily Casey 2 Comments

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

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New Girlguiding Centre in Chandler’s Ford Needs Your Support

May 12, 2015 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

Chandler's Ford girlguiding fundraising.

Do you know Chandler’s Ford Girlguiding is building a new centre in Chandler’s Ford, in Ramalley Lane?

They need your support.

Girlguiding Chandler’s Ford Division would like to able to install windows for their new building this summer. [Read more…] about New Girlguiding Centre in Chandler’s Ford Needs Your Support

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Kick Start Christian Aid Fundraising with Chandler’s Ford Inter-Church Football Match

May 5, 2015 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

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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

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Build a Community We Are Proud of: Fryern Funtasia 4th May 2015

May 4, 2015 By Janet Williams 7 Comments

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

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Article Series: Eastleigh Lions: Champions of the Blind

March 27, 2015 By Dave Bowring 8 Comments

Eastleigh Lions Champions of the Blind

This article series introduces important charity contributions by Lions Club of Eastleigh.

The first in the series is Eastleigh Lions’ work in combating the leading causes of blindness and assisting in preserving vision.

Lions Club have been involved with sight related issues since 1922 when Helen Keller, famous American blind and deaf author, challenged Lions to be the Champions of the Blind. [Read more…] about Article Series: Eastleigh Lions: Champions of the Blind

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Comedy Night for Ramalley Hall Sunday 15th March 2015

January 31, 2015 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

There is an active fundraising movement in Chandler’s Ford for the new Ramalley Hall.

You can support the new Ramalley Hall in many ways, such as buying Lego Brick Cufflinks.

Or, why not enjoy a Comedy Night at The Hilt on Sunday 15th of March? [Read more…] about Comedy Night for Ramalley Hall Sunday 15th March 2015

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The Chameleons: Murder Mystery Raised Fund For Kings’ School Winchester

November 28, 2014 By Nick Coleman 2 Comments

Members from Chandler’s Ford’s Chameleon Theatre Company recently staged a Murder Mystery radio play at the Kings’ School in Winchester.

Around 130 parents attended the event and enjoyed dinner while we entertained them on stage.

Our event helped them raise £1,081.10 towards [Read more…] about The Chameleons: Murder Mystery Raised Fund For Kings’ School Winchester

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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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From Chandler’s Ford To Kenya, With Love

November 13, 2014 By SO53 News 3 Comments

By Susan Gulliver

Kenya Project UK is a small charity started because a couple of teenagers from Chandler’s Ford wanted to do something to help in a third world country.

In year 2000, Reverend Maz Allen from Chandler’s Ford United Reformed Church had a contact in Kenya and through that set up the first visit.

Since then [Read more…] about From Chandler’s Ford To Kenya, With Love

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