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Remember World Scout Jamboree Hampshire 2007

May 10, 2014 By chippy minton 4 Comments

camp site 2007 Hampshire World Scout Jamboree

Every four years the scout movement holds a World Jamboree attended by scouts from all over the world.

In 2007 – the centenary of scouting – the jamboree was held in Britain. To coincide with this, Hampshire County Scouts held a large camp at the New Forest Showground near Brockenhurst.  [Read more…] about Remember World Scout Jamboree Hampshire 2007

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About Chandler’s Ford

April 28, 2014 By Mike Sedgwick 17 Comments

About half way along the road from Southampton to Winchester were three fords, nearby lived a family named Chaundler. This was the case in the 16th century. Earlier, there is no mention of Chandler’s Ford in the Doomsday Book though Eastleigh, Otterborne, Chilworth and Twyford are there.

Nothing changed in this wooded land until the 19th century when a large brickyard developed [Read more…] about About Chandler’s Ford

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My Turning Point: Why Communication Matters

April 21, 2014 By Janet Williams 10 Comments

We all have turning points in our life: the first kiss, marriage, having kids, divorce, or, coming out ……

Two weeks ago my son was officially discharged from Southampton General Hospital by his oncologist, Dr Ramya Ramanujachar, after a 10-year follow-up as an outpatient.

My son is only 13. His illness 12 years ago was undoubtedly a turning point in my life. [Read more…] about My Turning Point: Why Communication Matters

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Does Spelling Matter? Notes On Chandler’s Ford Library.

February 7, 2014 By Janet Williams 8 Comments

Today (8th of February) is National Libraries Day, a day to celebrate and cherish our libraries.

We visit the Chandler’s Ford Library quite often. Today, I’m going to show you some features of the library. First, the multi-language automatic check-out machines. [Read more…] about Does Spelling Matter? Notes On Chandler’s Ford Library.

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