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Chandler’s Ford War Memorial Research: Part 2

June 8, 2014 By Margaret Doores 10 Comments

My research on the Chandler’s Ford War Memorial is progressing well. I have found out quite a lot and thought I would share some of this with you all.

My starting point has been a list complied by Martin Edwards (2006) as part of National project by the Royal British Legion to make a record of all war memorials. This list gives full christian names, number, rank, regiment and also information regarding when and where they were killed. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford War Memorial Research: Part 2

Tags: Chandler's Ford, community, culture, education, history, Hursley Road, local interest, memory, St. Boniface Church, war memorial, World War One

The Picture Framing Shop: Meet Teddy The Shop Dog

June 6, 2014 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

Yesterday Niki Jenkins from The Picture Framing Shop in Chandler’s Ford left a beautiful comment on a post I wrote five months ago.

She also sent me pictures of Teddy, their lovely shop dog, who is renowned and well-cuddled in Hiltingbury.
[Read more…] about The Picture Framing Shop: Meet Teddy The Shop Dog

Tags: arts and crafts, blogging, Chandler's Ford, community, crafts, dog, Hiltingbury, Hiltingbury Road, hobby, local businesses, local interest, pets, review, writing

St. Boniface Church Evensong

May 26, 2014 By Hugh Benham 2 Comments

The Church of England church in Hursley Road, St Boniface (SO53 2FT), is one of relatively few parish churches locally that has the service of sung Evensong on most Sundays (at 6.30pm).

The Book of Common Prayer is the basis of the service, although the prayers of intercession are in modern language and concentrate on contemporary events and situations. [Read more…] about St. Boniface Church Evensong

Tags: Chandler's Ford, Christianity, church, community, local interest, music, religion, St. Boniface Church, tradition

D & G Hardware: from Canberra to Chandler’s Ford

May 25, 2014 By Janet Williams 13 Comments

D & G stands for Des & Gabby, a couple who ran D & G Hardware in Canberra, capital city of Australia.

D & G later returned to Winchester and ran their independent, much-loved hardware business in St. George’s Street in Winchester for about 30 years.

In June 2006, Toby Roberts took over D & G Hardware in Winchester from 86-year-old Des. [Read more…] about D & G Hardware: from Canberra to Chandler’s Ford

Tags: Chandler's Ford, community, Fryern Arcade, interview, local businesses, local interest, memory, recommendations, review, Winchester Road

Peculiar British House Numbering System

May 23, 2014 By chippy minton 10 Comments

Something that visitors to Britain find confusing (apparently) is our system of house numbering. You hear anecdotes such as “I was looking for number 127, so walked down the even side of the street to 126 and crossed over. But the house opposite 126 wasn’t 127 at all. It was 233 – I’d missed 127 half a mile back”.

It’s quite simple really. Buildings are numbered in sequential order, odds on one side and evens on the other. [Read more…] about Peculiar British House Numbering System

Tags: Chandler's Ford, community, education, history, local interest, viewpoint

Swans and Cygnets on the River Itchen

May 21, 2014 By Roger Clark 3 Comments

While waiting for a Planetarium show at the Winchester Science Centre with our grand-daughter, we decided to kill some time along the River Itchen.

We parked nearby the river at Itchen Stoke and were hoping to find some ducks for Lucy to feed with the remains of her packed lunch.

As it was, there were no ducks around and so [Read more…] about Swans and Cygnets on the River Itchen

Tags: days out, family, Itchen, local interest, nature, photography, travel, walking, wildlife, Winchester

Eastleigh and District Local History Society

May 20, 2014 By Janet Williams 12 Comments

I met John Lankester a few weeks ago at Hocombe Mead. He told me some exciting projects at the newly revived Eastleigh & District Local History Society.

Many of you know that John and his wife Hazel both are active members of Friends of Hocombe Mead in Chandler’s Ford, where Hazel is the Chairman. Now they are also promoting Eastleigh & District Local History Society, where Hazel is Secretary and John Treasurer. [Read more…] about Eastleigh and District Local History Society

Tags: Chandler's Ford, church, Eastleigh, education, Fryern Arcade, history, library, local interest, Methodist Church

Fryern Arcade D & G Hardware Store

May 12, 2014 By Janet Williams 16 Comments

Helenor and Rachel have both been working at the D & G Hardware store in Chandler’s Ford since the shop opened nearly 6 years ago.

D & G at the Fryern Arcade now feels much brighter with more space.

The two beautiful assistants are always helpful. For a start, they know where everything is kept. [Read more…] about Fryern Arcade D & G Hardware Store

Tags: Chandler's Ford, community, Fryern Arcade, interview, local businesses, local interest, Winchester Road

Peter Green

May 11, 2014 By Janet Williams 6 Comments

Mr Peter Green would have turned 99 on the 8th of May 2014.

I’m sure you know about Peter Green, our local high quality furniture store in Chandler’s Ford with a 58-year history.

Well, last night I watched Eurovision with my son. Do you know the first Eurovision Song Contest was held in 1956? Peter Green was established in Eastleigh [Read more…] about Peter Green

Tags: Chandler's Ford, community, Eastleigh, family, history, local businesses, local interest, memory, Peter Green, School Lane

The Myth of Thomas The Tank Engine

May 9, 2014 By Janet Williams 11 Comments

I met the Fat Controller Russell again in Chandler’s Ford.

Russell and his father Chris charmed the people who rode their steam train at the Fryern Funtasia last Monday.

I spent most of my afternoon at the steam train, observing people and watching the steam train puff out its smoke and steam as it chugged along its 100-foot-long track. [Read more…] about The Myth of Thomas The Tank Engine

Tags: Chandler's Ford, Christianity, community, culture, Fryern Funtasia, history, local interest, memory, religion, train station

Fryern Arcade Old and New

May 4, 2014 By Janet Williams 25 Comments

Update 1st Nov 2016: Closed: Stairway Bakery and Coffee Shop at Fryern Arcade

Original post (below):

Before the opening of Costa Coffee (3rd May 2014) in the Fryern Arcade yesterday, there was a large sign on the outside wall of the building.

The advertisement read: [Read more…] about Fryern Arcade Old and New

Tags: Chandler’s Ford community, coffee shop, community, Fryern Arcade, local businesses, local interest, memory, Winchester Road

Chandler’s Ford War Memorial. Can You Help?

April 30, 2014 By Margaret Doores 20 Comments

Centenary of World War One 1914 -1918

Commemorations of the Fallen of World War One will start this year and continue through the next four years until the end of 2018. It is not intended that these commemorations are in any way an attempt to glorify war but rather a way of an acknowledgment of the sacrifices made by millions of people, both military and civilian. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford War Memorial. Can You Help?

Tags: Barbara Hillier, Chandler's Ford, community, culture, education, history, Hursley Road, local interest, memory, St. Boniface Church, war memorial, World War One

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

Tags: Barbara Hillier, books, Chandler's Ford, Christianity, community, Eastleigh, Hampshire, history, local interest, memory, religion, St. Boniface Church, writing

Ant Gardiner: New Scouts District Commissioner

April 27, 2014 By Janet Williams 5 Comments

I spoke to Ant Gardiner this afternoon before the Chandler’s Ford St. George’s Day Parade started.

Ant is only 38 years old. He is now the new District Commissioner of the Chandler’s Ford District Scouts, leading about 700 youngsters in Chandler’s Ford. Ant replaced Carolyn Darbyshire MBE, who took charge since 1999 and has built a successful team in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about Ant Gardiner: New Scouts District Commissioner

Tags: celebrations, Chandler's Ford, community, education, event, good neighbours, hobby, interview, local interest, school, scouting, social, St. George's Day

St. George’s Day Parade 27 April 2014

April 25, 2014 By Janet Williams 5 Comments

The St. George’s Day Parade on 27 April 2014 (Sunday) will be a vibrant event in Chandler’s Ford.

It is expected that over 600 participants will take part in this much-loved annual event. [Read more…] about St. George’s Day Parade 27 April 2014

Tags: Chandler's Ford, community, culture, entertainment, event, local interest, music, scouting, social, St. George's Day, The Spitfires marching band

Chameleons: Superb Spring Happenings

April 24, 2014 By Janet Williams 12 Comments

My friend Hazel and I watched Spring Happenings by the Chameleons at the Ritchie Memorial Hall in Chandler’s Ford this evening. The show was outstanding and we highly recommended it. The show lasts two more days till this Saturday.

The last act Chinamen made me shed tears from laughing. We had a pleasant evening and were well entertained. All three performances were of high standard. [Read more…] about Chameleons: Superb Spring Happenings

Tags: arts and crafts, Chameleon Theatre, Chandler's Ford, community, entertainment, local interest, review, Ritchie Memorial Hall, theatre

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

Tags: Chandler's Ford, community, cycling, Eastleigh, health, hobby, how-to, local interest

Brambridge Walk

March 30, 2014 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

Where in Eastleigh do you need to jump over a stream so you can see an emu?

We went to Brambridge for a leisure walk this afternoon. We should have worn our wellies.

We walked along the path between the Itchen River and on the other side, [Read more…] about Brambridge Walk

Tags: Brambridge Park, dog, health, Itchen, local interest, social, travel, walking

Visit To Southampton Old Cemetery

March 28, 2014 By Ben Williams 3 Comments

On Monday, I went to Southampton on a visit to Southampton Old Cemetery with some of my classmates from Toynbee School in Chandler’s Ford as we were on a history trip. I found out several interesting facts about the cemetery and the area.

The cemetery was built in the 1840s and over the years, it slowly became an area of over 27 acres. [Read more…] about Visit To Southampton Old Cemetery

Tags: Chandler's Ford, education, history, local interest, memory, school, Southampton, Toynbee School, travel, war memorial

Fundraising Success For Marie Curie Nurses

March 24, 2014 By Ray Fishman 3 Comments

Eastleigh and Chandler’s Ford Fundraising Group for Marie Curie Cancer Care had a successful and fun morning at a Table Top Sale at Chilworth Hall, Chilworth on Sunday 23rd March 2014.

We met some lovely people. Thanks to all our generous supporters, we raised £145 towards supplying Marie Curie nurses in the local community. [Read more…] about Fundraising Success For Marie Curie Nurses

Tags: Chandler's Ford, charity, community, education, event, fundraising, good neighbours, local interest

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