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Meet Local Author Claire Gradidge at the Curious Café on 20th September

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On Friday 20th September, the Curious Café (at The Dovetail Centre, Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church) will be hosting Claire Gradidge, local author and winner of the Richard and Judy “Search for a Bestseller Competition 2019”.

The Unexpected Return of Josephine Fox by Claire Gradidge
The Unexpected Return of Josephine Fox by Claire Gradidge

Claire’s crime novel “The Unexpected Return of Josephine Fox” is set in Romsey in 1941. In the book, Josephine returns to her home town of Romsey after a long absence on a quest to solve the mystery of who her father was.

Claire Gradidge - image via University of Winchester
Claire Gradidge – image via University of Winchester

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Hampshire Constabulary: Appeal and Advice after Chandler’s Ford and Eastleigh Burglaries

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From Hampshire Constabulary:

Eastleigh police are urging residents to follow crime prevention advice after a number of recent garage and shed break-ins in Chandler’s Ford and other surrounding areas. [Read more…] about Hampshire Constabulary: Appeal and Advice after Chandler’s Ford and Eastleigh Burglaries

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Research: Supporting Dementia Carers. Need your Help.

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This post is written by Noreena Liu:

I am a PhD student at University of Southampton. Currently, I am researching ways to support dementia carers (people who have a relative affected by dementia). I have created a mock up game. The game shows different messages about dementia and gives advice for dementia family.

Now, ​I am looking for participants who have any relative with dementia. Participants will be asked to play this game or watch a video for 5 minutes and complete the respective questionnaire. It will take about 10 minute in total.

I will be extremely grateful If you could take part in this research by filling in the questionnaire. [Read more…] about Research: Supporting Dementia Carers. Need your Help.

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No More Parking Restrictions at Fryern Arcade

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Are you aware that the parking restrictions at the Fryern Arcade have been lifted? Since the 22nd of June this year, there are no further parking restrictions at the Fryern Arcade.

There are no longer operating cameras on site.

This means that you can now park at the Fryern Arcade car park for more than 3 hours. [Read more…] about No More Parking Restrictions at Fryern Arcade

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Ask Chandler’s Ford Today: We’re Relocating to Chandler’s Ford…

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Due to our good reputation over nearly 5 years, Chandler’s Ford Today community website receives a lot of emails from readers each week (such as missing cats and where to find a butcher).

Today we decide to start an Advice Column on Chandler’s Ford Today. There must be some Agony aunts and Agony uncles out there (i.e. YOU). [Read more…] about Ask Chandler’s Ford Today: We’re Relocating to Chandler’s Ford…

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E-fit Image Released after Thousands of Pounds Worth of Jewellery Stolen in Chandler’s Ford

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Officers investigating the theft of thousands of pounds worth of jewellery from a Chandler’s Ford home have released an e-fit image.

Gold jewellery worth around £15,000 was reported stolen from a house in Castle Lane on Sunday, 10 September 2017. [Read more…] about E-fit Image Released after Thousands of Pounds Worth of Jewellery Stolen in Chandler’s Ford

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E-fit Released after Chandler’s Ford Burglary in June 2017

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Hampshire Constabulary have released an e-fit of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a burglary in Chandler’s Ford on Friday 23 June, 2017.

Entry was forced at the rear of a property in Shaftesbury Avenue between 8.30am and 4pm. Cash, jewellery, a camera and a tablet were taken.

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Medieval Weekend – 15th and 16th July 2017

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AGINCOURT MEDIEVAL WEEKEND: JULY 15TH AND 16TH 2017

Why am I interested in history? I suppose it is because I love stories of all kinds and history in many ways is the ultimate tale.

When all is said and done, history reveals, only too clearly at times, who we are, where we came from, what horrible mistakes we’ve made in the past (and sometimes what things we did right!). [Read more…] about Medieval Weekend – 15th and 16th July 2017

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Hampshire Constabulary: Witness Appeal: Burglary on Hursley Road

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(Editor’s note: The Witness Appeal is issued by Hampshire Constabulary. However Chandler’s Ford Today believes the Hampshire Constabulary possibly meant ‘Hursley Road in Chandler’s Ford’, not ‘Hursley Road in Hursley’. Please read on despite this confusion.)

Officers are appealing for information following a burglary on Hursley Road.

The incident happened at around 5.35pm on Saturday, 10 June when the elderly residents were upstairs watching TV at their home on Hurlsey Road. [Read more…] about Hampshire Constabulary: Witness Appeal: Burglary on Hursley Road

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Answer: Why the Helicopter Circling Round in Chandler’s Ford Last Night

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Last night many of you in many parts of Chandler’s Ford heard a police helicopter circling round for quite some time.

I think the answer is in this tweet, by National Police Air Service (NPAS).

“Assist with search for a vulnerable missing person.” [Read more…] about Answer: Why the Helicopter Circling Round in Chandler’s Ford Last Night

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What is a Cyber Launch? by Allison Symes

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A cyber launch is basically a Facebook online party celebrating the publication of your book and promoting it. There are usually quizzes with prizes, giveaways, special offers and so on.  The only requirement is to be logged on to Facebook at the time of the event. [Read more…] about What is a Cyber Launch? by Allison Symes

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Hampshire Constabulary: Efit Released after Indecent Exposure in Chandler’s Ford

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From Hampshire Constabulary – Efit released after indecent exposure in Chandler’s Ford

We have released an efit image of a man we would like to speak to in connection with an indecent exposure in Chandler’s Ford on Thursday, February 23.
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Parking in Hiltingbury

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In October 2015, I wrote this article 1 hour? 3 hours? Parking Rules at Co-operative Food and Fryern Arcade in Chandler’s Ford.

Today I’m going to talk about parking in Hiltingbury.

We visited the bakery in Hiltingbury on Hiltingbury Road two days ago and saw these signs: [Read more…] about Parking in Hiltingbury

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Old Chandler’s Ford and Victorian Dentistry

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Because of my passion for history I’m a sucker for old books and some years ago I was delighted to find ‘Highways & Byways in Hampshire’ by D. H. Moutray Read, first published in 1908. My copy, soft brown leather with a gold embossed title, is an updated version published in 1923. [Read more…] about Old Chandler’s Ford and Victorian Dentistry

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Hampshire Home Library Service

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This is a free service to residents of Chandler’s Ford and the surrounding areas.

Do you know anyone who needs help getting their library books/audio books?

The Home Library Service is for people who find it difficult to get to their nearest library due to ill health, disability or caring responsibilities. [Read more…] about Hampshire Home Library Service

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