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Another Pandemic, A Long Time Ago …

February 1, 2021 By Christine Clark 1 Comment

Virus - image by cromaconceptovisual via Pixabay.

Most of us have heard of the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918-20 – when ten times the number died of the virus than had been killed in the four years of the First World War. However, I confess I was a bit hazy on the details. So, with time on my hands during the lockdown, I thought I’d find out a bit more. I was quite surprised at some of the facts – but also at how many similarities there are between the earlier pandemic and the one we are currently living through.

questions image by geralt via Pixabay

First of all, some facts about that pandemic

How long did the Spanish flu pandemic last? Just over two years – February 1918 to April 1920. [Read more…] about Another Pandemic, A Long Time Ago …

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Part 2 – The Chameleons Say Hello… to the Technical Side

April 3, 2020 By Allison Symes Leave a Comment

From Cinderella

It is always a great pleasure to welcome The Chameleon Theatre Group back to Chandler’s Ford Today. We are sorry their Spring Quartet production had to be cancelled and we hope it is not long before we see them again on the stage at Ritchie Hall. Janet and I very much look forward to our “CFT works outings” again in the future!

Meanwhile, for a fascinating look behind the scenes at sound, lighting, set design, and props, read on… and as ever many thanks to The Chameleons for the interviews and the photos. (Many thanks also to Janet Williams as there was a useful picture for this post in the CFT archives taken by her).

 

This week’s post looks at the technical aspects of a production. Pixabay image.

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Tags: amateur theatre, behind the scenes, entertainment, Information, interviews, Ritchie Hall, The Chameleon Theatre Group

Hook Road Hutments and My Family by Peter Russell – Part 2

November 16, 2019 By Peter Russell 2 Comments

Feature Image - Hook Road Hutments and My Family

Edited by Allison Symes
Image Credit: All images were supplied by Peter Russell

Introduction

I am Peter Brent Russell and I was a child of the Hook Road Hutments for the first five years of my life – June 1950 to Summer 1955. This is Part 2 of my series on The Hutments and, this week, I will be looking at my family background and how we came to be at there at all.

It would be lovely if memories could be shared and if there is further information that people have, please do send in your comments. It would be nice to fill in the “gaps” especially on hutment numbers and family surnames.

Peter Russell
Peter Russell

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Hook Road Hutments and My Family by Peter Russell – Part 1

November 9, 2019 By Peter Russell 4 Comments

Feature Image - Hook Road Hutments and My Family

Edited by Allison Symes
Image Credit:   All images were supplied by Peter Russell

INTRODUCTION

My name is Peter Brent Russell and I was a child of the Hook Road hutments for the first five years of my life – June 1950 to Summer 1955. I’ve been following and contributing to the main discussion thread on this website since Spring 2016 and noticed the ‘related posts’ by John Rolfe and Liz Stothard/Dee, where photos have been uploaded.

(Editor’s Note: The links to all of the previous posts on The Hutments will follow at the end of this post and throughout the series).

I’ve arranged with Janet Williams to share my posts on The Hutments here, where I can present the results of my research from 2016 onwards and, more personally, upload my family’s recollections and photos for others to share.

Peter Russell
Peter Russell

Many of my findings are based directly on the clear recollections of my mother, Claudia Ruth Russell. I can no longer ask her any questions, as she sadly passed away, aged 97, in October 2018.

Jack, Peter, Ruth; Winchester, 1952-1
Jack, Peter, Ruth; Winchester, 1952

This web page is a tribute to her and my father. [Read more…] about Hook Road Hutments and My Family by Peter Russell – Part 1

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

September 15, 2019 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

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”. [Read more…] about Meet Local Author Claire Gradidge at the Curious Café on 20th September

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Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists – Now in Chandler’s Ford

May 25, 2019 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

This morning at the Fryern Arcade I was surprised to see that we now have a Specsavers in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists – Now in Chandler’s Ford

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Update: FOUND (Missing: Thomas Wolfe from Chandler’s Ford)

March 1, 2019 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

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Update from the police: Thomas Wolfe was has been found safe and well. (3.02pm; (Friday 1st March 2019) [Read more…] about Update: FOUND (Missing: Thomas Wolfe from Chandler’s Ford)

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

October 6, 2018 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

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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.

August 24, 2018 By SO53 News 2 Comments

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

July 19, 2018 By SO53 News 6 Comments

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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Hampshire Constabulary: Appeal to Find Missing Pensioner Celia Fullbrook from Chandler’s Ford

June 6, 2018 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

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Update: 11.20pm 6th June 2018: Celia Fullbrook has been found safe [Read more…] about Hampshire Constabulary: Appeal to Find Missing Pensioner Celia Fullbrook from Chandler’s Ford

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MISSING: Alison Milchem from Chandler’s Ford

February 2, 2018 By SO53 News Leave a Comment


Update: 3rd Feb 2018

Update from Hampshire Constabulary
Update from Hampshire Constabulary

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

January 28, 2018 By Janet Williams 13 Comments

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

September 16, 2017 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

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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

August 7, 2017 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

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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

July 7, 2017 By Allison Symes 3 Comments

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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

June 14, 2017 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

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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

May 11, 2017 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

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

March 30, 2017 By Allison Symes 8 Comments

Cyberlaunch Image - image supplied by Allison Symes and Chapeltown Books

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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3 Very Chandler’s Ford Questions

March 1, 2017 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

Once in a while, I get some strange questions from readers. (Yes, I love your questions.)

Today I’m sharing three of these questions here, and hope some of you could help.

About former Red Lodge nurseries

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