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When a Curtain Closes Another One Opens

December 12, 2015 By Roger Clark Leave a Comment

Thank you to all of those who came last night to see Far from the Madding Crowd at The Hilt. A good ol’ romantic to finish the season. Yes, I did notice the afterglow as you exited :-).

We have really had some good Movies this year with an average audience of about 80. The Imitation Game was the most highly attended with 124. [Read more…] about When a Curtain Closes Another One Opens

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Tags: arts and crafts, Chandler’s Ford community, community, entertainment, event, Hiltingbury, local interest, memory, music, social, The Hilt, theatre, Thornden Hall

The Best Birthday Gift You can Give – Donate to Support Chandler’s Ford Today

December 12, 2015 By Janet Williams 16 Comments

It’s my birthday this weekend, and I have some news for you.

Please don’t buy me flowers or chocolate. Flowers wither. And, if you don’t know about the fact yet – I don’t eat chocolate.

Over the past 3 years I’ve worked very hard building Chandler’s Ford Today as a community website for Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about The Best Birthday Gift You can Give – Donate to Support Chandler’s Ford Today

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Adventures of a Fantasy Author – Richard Hardie Interview Part 2

December 11, 2015 By Allison Symes 14 Comments

Further to last week’s post, when Chandler’s Ford author, Richard Hardie of the Temporal Detective Agency fame, shared what signings and other events have occupied him recently, this continuation shares some of his further news as well as tips for fellow writers.
[Read more…] about Adventures of a Fantasy Author – Richard Hardie Interview Part 2

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Selwood Christmas Tree in Chandler’s Ford 2015

December 9, 2015 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

Here is the 2015 Selwood Christmas Tree on Bournemouth Road in Chandler’s Ford.

The glow of the Christmas tree has brightened the sky in Chandler’s ford for the past three weeks. [Read more…] about Selwood Christmas Tree in Chandler’s Ford 2015

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Chandler’s Ford Central Precinct: Christmas Lights Switching On: Thursday 10 December

December 8, 2015 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

The Christmas lights will be switched on in Chandler’s Ford this Thursday.

Local traders from the Central Precinct have organised a friendly ‘Christmas light switching on’ ceremony for Thursday the 10th of December 2015, from 4.30pm to 5.30pm. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Central Precinct: Christmas Lights Switching On: Thursday 10 December

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Review: Diamond in the Sky by MDG Players

December 6, 2015 By Ben Williams 6 Comments

My mum and I recently went to see a comedy based on Science Fiction, performed by MDG (Methodist Drama Group) Players from Chandler’s Ford.

The comedy is called Diamond in the Sky, written and directed by Chandler’s Ford playwright Mike Standing.

While my mum couldn’t quite understand the comedy, I understood it as I’m a sci-fi nerd. [Read more…] about Review: Diamond in the Sky by MDG Players

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Christmas Tree Festival at Chandler’s Ford St. Boniface Church

December 4, 2015 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

St. Boniface Church throws open its doors for a Christmas Tree Festival.

Twenty imaginatively decorated Christmas trees now adorn the Parish Church of Chandler’s Ford, on Hursley Road, SO53 2FT. [Read more…] about Christmas Tree Festival at Chandler’s Ford St. Boniface Church

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Further Adventures of a Fantasy Author

December 4, 2015 By Allison Symes 2 Comments

One of my earliest posts for Chandler’s Ford Today was an interview I conducted with local author, and fellow dog walker, Richard Hardie, who had not long released The Trouble With Swords, his second book in his Temporal Detective series and follow up to the marvellous Leap of Faith. [Read more…] about Further Adventures of a Fantasy Author

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A Night in the Cells

December 3, 2015 By Doug Clews 2 Comments

I read the appeal for help by Hampshire Police to find a missing teenager in Chandler’s Ford, which led me to a post by Mike Sedgwick back in April about Chandler’s Ford Policing: Burglaries and Traffic Problems and the fate of Eastleigh Police Station.

These stories in turn led me back to my own memories … [Read more…] about A Night in the Cells

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Join The Point and Share Your Stories for its 20th Birthday Celebrations

December 2, 2015 By SO53 News 4 Comments

The Point theatre will be celebrating its milestone 20th anniversary in 2016 and is looking for stories and memories from the public to help with its year-long birthday celebrations.

Having already kick-started the celebrations with a radical redesign of its foyer and bar area, [Read more…] about Join The Point and Share Your Stories for its 20th Birthday Celebrations

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NEW! Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market

November 27, 2015 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

Have you been to the new Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market yet?

The next market is on Saturday the 12th of December 2015 from 10am to 2pm, on Brownhill Road, at Age Concern Centre in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about NEW! Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market

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Have Your Say on New Ward Boundaries for Eastleigh

November 26, 2015 By SO53 News 2 Comments

The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England is asking people across Eastleigh for their help to draw up a new pattern of council wards for Eastleigh Borough Council.

The Commission has also announced that it is minded to recommend that the council should have 39 councillors in future: five fewer than the current arrangements. [Read more…] about Have Your Say on New Ward Boundaries for Eastleigh

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John Keble: Keble Road and Keble Close in Chandler’s Ford

November 24, 2015 By Hugh Benham 2 Comments

When you travel along Bournemouth Road to or from Southampton, you pass on one side Keble Road and on the other Keble Close, in Chandler’s Ford.

Both were called after the Rev. John Keble (1792‒1866), vicar of Hursley from 1836 until his death (and briefly curate there in 1825‒1826). [Read more…] about John Keble: Keble Road and Keble Close in Chandler’s Ford

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CVathon for Marie Curie and Sophia’s Footsteps

November 23, 2015 By Ray Fishman Leave a Comment

What is a CVathon?

It is a 24 hour Cardiovascular challenge. And that is what happened for Charity at The Club at Chilworth Manor from 8p.m. Friday 25th September to 8 p.m. Saturday 26th September 2015.

Kris Hillary, Club Manager, and Mark Pedley, local businessman, asked friends and Club members to go through the pain barrier to raise much needed funds for Marie Curie, and a local girl Sophia Banger in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about CVathon for Marie Curie and Sophia’s Footsteps

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Indian Dance Mela – Sunday 29th November 2015 at Thornden Hall

November 23, 2015 By Roger Clark 1 Comment

Sitara Koushik lives in Chandler’s Ford and for a time worked as a volunteer for the Hiltingbury Community Association.

A celebrated dancer in India she has now organised a Mela – a presentation of classical dances – for this Sunday 29th November 2015 at Thornden Hall. [Read more…] about Indian Dance Mela – Sunday 29th November 2015 at Thornden Hall

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Eastleigh’s Christmas Lights Switch on – 21st November 2015

November 21, 2015 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

I was in Eastleigh for a couple of hours today, and guess who I met?

First I was greeted by an emu, then I bumped into Mayor of Eastleigh Councillor Jane Welsh. Christmas must be around the corner as I think I also met one of the Wise Kings (in November)! [Read more…] about Eastleigh’s Christmas Lights Switch on – 21st November 2015

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Don’t Forget: Winter Open Studios This Weekend at the Sorting Office Eastleigh

November 21, 2015 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

The Sorting Office in Eastleigh will open for its annual Winter Open Studios this weekend (21st and 22nd November 2015).

Now in its third year, the Winter Open Studios will run over two days, opening on Saturday November 21 from 11am to 5pm, and on Sunday November 22 from 11am to 4pm. [Read more…] about Don’t Forget: Winter Open Studios This Weekend at the Sorting Office Eastleigh

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An Interactive Local History Talk by Martin Napier

November 20, 2015 By Hazel Bateman 3 Comments

I spent a fascinating and hugely enjoyable afternoon at Chandler’s Ford library yesterday where I attended a talk on “Growing up in Chandler’s Ford in the 50s and 60s” by local ‘lad’ Martin Napier.

Extra chairs had to be brought out to accommodate everyone. [Read more…] about An Interactive Local History Talk by Martin Napier

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Where are Defibrillators Located in Chandler’s Ford?

November 19, 2015 By Janet Williams 16 Comments

Defibrillator

Last month, while waiting for the bus, I noticed a bright yellow object on the outside wall of the Methodist Church.

It contains a piece of life-saving equipment, a defibrillator.

Nigel Moorse, the driving force behind making the defibrillator happen, explains to us in this article the origin of this defibrillator, and how you can benefit from it. [Read more…] about Where are Defibrillators Located in Chandler’s Ford?

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Uplifting: Chandler’s Ford 42nd Joint Charities Christmas Market 2015

November 19, 2015 By Janet Williams 5 Comments

It’s the Charity Christmas Card week, from 15th – 22nd November 2015.

Deputy Mayor Eastleigh Councillor Des Scott opened Chandler’s Ford’s 42nd Joint Charities Christmas Market last Saturday (14th November 2015). [Read more…] about Uplifting: Chandler’s Ford 42nd Joint Charities Christmas Market 2015

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