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Fabulous Things To Enjoy This Christmas In Chandler’s Ford

December 14, 2014 By Janet Williams 9 Comments

I need your help to come up with an achievable, fabulous ‘to-do’ list for the next two weeks for Christmas in Chandler’s Ford.

I’m inspired by an article “14 things to do with the kids this Christmas” by Bitterne Park. In Chandler’s Ford, let’s create our own ‘to-do’ list.

(Don’t we just love making ‘lists’?) [Read more…] about Fabulous Things To Enjoy This Christmas In Chandler’s Ford

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Log Fires

December 10, 2014 By Mike Sedgwick Leave a Comment

You must have lit fires when you were young and out in the country.

It’s frowned upon by adults but you have to do these things to learn.

The first lesson is that wet things do not burn. The second is that there is nothing as satisfying as something cooked on your own log fire. [Read more…] about Log Fires

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The Sorting Office Little Black Book 2014

December 9, 2014 By SO53 News 3 Comments

The Little Black Book 2014 offers an insight and point of contact for all creative residents working at The Sorting Office creative studios in Eastleigh.

The Sorting Office is a vibrant creative studio home to 16 hugely talented designer makers, including illustrators, textile artists, jewellery designers, fine artists, and ceramicists. [Read more…] about The Sorting Office Little Black Book 2014

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The Sorting Office Eastleigh Winter Open Studios

November 21, 2014 By Janet Williams 7 Comments

Designers and artists from The Sorting Office in Eastleigh: Carly Mann, Mariska Parent, Helen McArdle, and Karen Head.

If you visit the Eastleigh Market this Saturday, try not to miss the most talented artists at The Sorting Office in Eastleigh.

Eastleigh has a thriving artistic hub – The Sorting Office.

The Sorting Office has gathered a strong team of 16 designers and makers, all of unique talents.

Two months ago, I met five of the artists from the Sorting Office at Eastleigh Library, where they introduced their work to the public. [Read more…] about The Sorting Office Eastleigh Winter Open Studios

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Atlantic Crossing With Jubilee Sailing Trust

November 11, 2014 By SO53 News 13 Comments

Andy Milner sailing feature

By Andy Milner

First – a bit about the Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST).

The charity was formed in 1978 and has two tall ships (Lord Nelson and Tenacious) that have been specially adapted so that anyone over 16 can crew.

The crew is made up equally of able-bodied and disabled people – some who have never sailed in their lives before. [Read more…] about Atlantic Crossing With Jubilee Sailing Trust

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Chocolate and Beetroot Brownies

September 12, 2014 By chippy minton 6 Comments

Have you ever tried chocolate and beetroot brownies? If not, you should – they are delicious. They’re fairly easy to bake. Here’s the recipe, based on my first attempt. I’ve made them a few times since and am now a bit more proficient.

You will need (apologies that the quantities are in continental measurements that no one over the age of 30 understands. Actually, that’s not true. People over the age of 30 do understand them, we just choose not to): [Read more…] about Chocolate and Beetroot Brownies

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Shower Science

September 8, 2014 By chippy minton 11 Comments

It’s surprising what scientific principles are illustrated when taking a shower. Here are three that I have observed recently:

Do you remember those 1980s showers that were fed (via the hot water cylinder) from the cold water cistern in the roof? The cold water storage tank was only a few feet above the shower, so there was insufficient water pressure to give a decent flow at the shower. [Read more…] about Shower Science

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My Passion For Woodwork

July 11, 2014 By SO53 News 11 Comments

By Jeff Parsonson

I was a soldier (Royal Green Jackets) for 22 years and a truck driver for 23 years and having recently retired now have the time to indulge my passion for woodwork, which started in my school years.

My Quality Control manager is my grandson who happily tests all my creations, sometimes to destruction, which then get remade stronger and better.
[Read more…] about My Passion For Woodwork

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Self-Employment In Sri Lanka

June 29, 2014 By Mike Sedgwick 4 Comments

While in Sri Lanka, quite by chance we came across a party of ex-pats calling themselves the ‘Discovery’ group. They meet once a month and go off to explore a hidden part of Sri Lanka. Hidden to tourists and even most Sri Lankans that is.

Today a convoy of 6 vehicles left Kandy for the south and we soon turned off the main road to an un-named village in the jungle.

[Read more…] about Self-Employment In Sri Lanka

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How Often Have You Used a £50 Note?

June 17, 2014 By chippy minton 6 Comments

How often have you used a £50 note?

My guess is “not very often”. In fact, I’ve got one at home at the moment, and am not too sure what to do with it. The only time I’ve used them was an occasion when I needed to pay a cash deposit, and £50 notes was the easiest way to carry it.

My mother visited the UK recently and she [Read more…] about How Often Have You Used a £50 Note?

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Gliding Holiday Costs

May 16, 2014 By Mike Sedgwick 7 Comments

Glider feature image

I promised to give a breakdown of the costs of my holiday flying a glider.

The glider is a Duo Discus, 2 seater and near the top of the range in terms of performance.

I travelled down alone but came back together with my co-pilot and the glider in its trailer. [Read more…] about Gliding Holiday Costs

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Soaring The Pyrenees

May 9, 2014 By Mike Sedgwick 9 Comments

Mountain Spain. Mike gliding, May 2014

A clear blue sky with not a cloud is sight suggested a difficult day of soaring. Thermals are usually under clouds and if there are no clouds, are there any thermals and where are they?

Thermals are large bubbles of warmer air which rise from the ground. If you have ever watched a lava lamp you have an idea of how they work. Unlike a lava lamp you cannot see the bubble. [Read more…] about Soaring The Pyrenees

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Sharing The Sky With The Vultures

May 8, 2014 By Mike Sedgwick 5 Comments

Mike gliding in Spain.

After a six-hour drive through France and Northern Spain beneath low cloud and many showers of rain, I passed Pamplona and the weather changed. The cloud broke up and the sun shone from a blue sky. The weather improved over the next 50 miles to Santa Cilia.

Met with my colleagues who sadly had not been able to fly as the wind was blowing at 27 knots [Read more…] about Sharing The Sky With The Vultures

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Holiday – No Holiday?

April 24, 2014 By Mike Sedgwick 5 Comments

Our glider at Santa Cilia

Holiday – No Holiday? That is the question.

All set to go gliding in the Pyrenees from a small airfield called Santa Cilia. We stay in the village in a typical stone Pyrenean house run by a wonderful lady called Toya. She looks after all the glider pilots and many pilgrims who are walking the trail to Santiago de Compostella. [Read more…] about Holiday – No Holiday?

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Cycling: Eastleigh – Chandler’s Ford

March 31, 2014 By chippy minton 5 Comments

We took this cycle route from Eastleigh to Chandler’s Ford last Saturday.

From the centre of Eastleigh, cycle through the Pirelli Estate. Head for Tommy Green Walk, this brings you out onto Dew Lane. Cycle along Dew Lane a short way, then cut into the newest bit of the development (Tinning Road?)* to take you to Passfield Avenue, opposite the leisure centre (Fleming Park). [Read more…] about Cycling: Eastleigh – Chandler’s Ford

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Selling Glider

February 23, 2014 By Mike Sedgwick 5 Comments

Last week I sold my beautiful glider and feel sad about it. Now I have to find another one. Gliders are owned by syndicates of 2-12 people to share the expense. There are 3 of us and we decided we would like a dual seater rather than this single seat Ventus 2cT. We are currently negotiating for one.

It is not like selling a second hand car because there are no defects that can be hidden. [Read more…] about Selling Glider

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Neil Duddridge: The Man Behind Chandler’s Ford Today (With Huskies)

February 9, 2014 By Janet Williams 9 Comments

Chandler’s Ford Today is the product of passionate people from Chandler’s Ford.

I’m inspired and challenged by many of you.

Web designer Neil Duddridge from the company SO53 came to my rescue last summer. He took over the site and [Read more…] about Neil Duddridge: The Man Behind Chandler’s Ford Today (With Huskies)

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Is Chandler’s Ford A Jaguar? Meet Roger Clark.

February 6, 2014 By Janet Williams 16 Comments

Roger Clark from Chandler's Ford.

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.

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Winchester Photographic Society: Spring Lecture By Martin Parr

January 27, 2014 By Roger Clark 1 Comment

Each Spring the Winchester Photographic Society (WPS) invites a photographer, of international distinction and standing, to deliver a lecture at the Winchester Discovery Centre.

We are delighted to announce that Magnum photographer, Martin Parr, who has been described as a “chronicler of our age”, is to present the 2014 Spring lecture in March. [Read more…] about Winchester Photographic Society: Spring Lecture By Martin Parr

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The Picture Framing Shop: A Real Aladdin’s Cave

January 8, 2014 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

In my last post, I highlighted the magical Picture Framing Shop in Chandler’s Ford. My reader Ruby echoed my view and she described the shop as a real Aladdin’s cave.

This is a fitting description in praise of The Picture Framing Shop in Chandler’s Ford.
[Read more…] about The Picture Framing Shop: A Real Aladdin’s Cave

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