Hampshire County Council have issued a Draft Strategy for the Library Service. This Strategy includes an online questionnaire, actively seeking the public’s views on the proposals. [Read more…] about Hampshire County Library Strategy: Needs Your Views
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From Movies at the Hilt to Movies at the Hall
Dear Moviegoer,
I mentioned a few months ago that Nigel and I would be retiring from running Movies @ the Hilt from the end of this year. We had thoroughly enjoyed providing this service but we both had reasons for freeing-up our respective personal time. [Read more…] about From Movies at the Hilt to Movies at the Hall
Remembrance Sunday in Chandler’s Ford: 8 November 2015
On Remembrance Sunday on the 8th of November in 2015, people from Chandler’s Ford remembered and honoured the fallen.
180 people assembled outside St. Boniface Church at the Chandler’s Ford War Memorial as poppies were laid at the foot of the memorial. [Read more…] about Remembrance Sunday in Chandler’s Ford: 8 November 2015
Relish Canteen at Chandler’s Ford Central Precinct
Updated May 2017: Relish Canteen has now closed.
Below is the original post published on 8th November 2015:
A new coffee shop at the Central Precinct in Chandler’s Ford!
Relish Canteen, a great place to meet and eat, opened on Tuesday 3rd of November 2015. [Read more…] about Relish Canteen at Chandler’s Ford Central Precinct
Hampshire Historical Connections
I believe Hampshire may be unique as a county in having 3 cities within it – Southampton, Portsmouth and Winchester. As a result there are plenty of historical connections to our area, some of which make for excellent days out.
The fact we can directly access the Isle of Wight, and there are many historical connections there, gives us even more to see and do. [Read more…] about Hampshire Historical Connections
My Memories of Chandler’s Ford in the 1930s and 1940s: Part 2
By Peter David Shuttler
Here I am at the age of 83+ with still vivid memories of my early life at Chandler’s Ford.
I will have to skip for a moment but you will realise the relevance.
While I lived at Woodbridge (Tasmania) our local GP was a Dr Wilson. When mother was out here she went to visit him. Realising that she was originally from Chandler’s Ford he said that he did his internship at Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about My Memories of Chandler’s Ford in the 1930s and 1940s: Part 2
Review: Dracula by Chameleon Theatre Company
What happens when an amateur theatre company needs props that they don’t have?
They ask a friends, ask a neighbour, or ask local residents.
A while ago Nick Coleman and Liz Strevens from the Chameleons Theatre Company went public to borrow a violin (for their production, The Ladykillers), and a white patio table (for their production, Relatively Speaking). [Read more…] about Review: Dracula by Chameleon Theatre Company
Wessex Cancer Trust: New Charity Shop in Chandler’s Ford
There is a new charity shop on Winchester Road in Chandler’s Ford – Wessex Cancer Trust.
The charity shop on 13-14 The Mall is between the Card Gallery and a beauty shop called ea.
The charity shop opened on 3rd October 2015. It’s the fifth charity shop run by Wessex Cancer Trust. [Read more…] about Wessex Cancer Trust: New Charity Shop in Chandler’s Ford
Richard Hardie: “So You Want to be an Author?”
At the Chandler’s Ford library today I attended an author talk by Richard Hardie: “So you want to be an author?”.
Richard is a Chandler’s Ford author who has written two books in the Temporal Detective Agency series – Leap of Faith and Trouble in Mind. He talked to us about being a writer and good writing tips. [Read more…] about Richard Hardie: “So You Want to be an Author?”
My Memories of Chandler’s Ford in the 1930s and 1940s: Part 1
By Peter David Shuttler
I was born in Chandler’s Ford in 1932 – lived at Kingsmead (corner of Winchester Road and Ford Road) until 1946.
I tried to contact Barbara Hillier some years ago as I have two copies of her book. I sat next to David (Ginger) Hillier in Miss Drover’s Grade 4/5 in 1945/46. [Read more…] about My Memories of Chandler’s Ford in the 1930s and 1940s: Part 1
Eastleigh Artist’s Designs Picked up for New ASDA Greetings Card Range
Two designs created by Eastleigh-based artist Lisa Jean Gardner, who works under the name Iris Hill, have been chosen by supermarket giant Asda to feature on a range of greetings cards.
Lisa’s designs, easily recognisable by her use of inks and watercolour to create bright, whimsical patterns and scenes, [Read more…] about Eastleigh Artist’s Designs Picked up for New ASDA Greetings Card Range
Things to Do during October Half Term in Chandler’s Ford and Eastleigh Town Centre
Yes the October half term holiday is upon us. What’s your plan?
First, the coffin has arrived!
What am I talking about? The coffin has now arrived at Ritchie Hall ready for the Chameleon Theatre Company’s new production, Dracula. [Read more…] about Things to Do during October Half Term in Chandler’s Ford and Eastleigh Town Centre
Judith Grajewski (Conservative) Elected Hampshire County Councillor
Judith Grajewski (Conservative) is the newly elected Hampshire County Councillor.
The by election on 22nd October 2015 was sparked by the resignation of Colin Davidovitz, a long-serving Conservative county councillor. [Read more…] about Judith Grajewski (Conservative) Elected Hampshire County Councillor
A Talk by Martin Napier at Chandler’s Ford Library: Growing up in Chandler’s Ford in the 1950s and 1960s
Inspired by the history posts in Chandler’s Ford Today, Chandler’s Ford Library invites residents to attend a talk by Martin Napier.
Martin published a popular series on Chandler’s Ford Today, Growing up in Chandler’s Ford in the 1950s and 1960s, last summer. [Read more…] about A Talk by Martin Napier at Chandler’s Ford Library: Growing up in Chandler’s Ford in the 1950s and 1960s
Join Eastleigh Knitters Making Twiddlemuffs for Dementia Patients
I recently received an unusual request to Chandler’s Ford Today from Gemma, who works on the orthopaedic ward at Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester.
Her first lines were: “I’m not entirely sure if you are the correct person to contact? However you may be able to redirect me!”
This intrigued me. [Read more…] about Join Eastleigh Knitters Making Twiddlemuffs for Dementia Patients
Chandler’s Ford MDG Players Present: Diamond in the Sky by Mike Standing
Chandler’s Ford MDG Players present a world premiere: Diamond in the Sky, by Chandler’s Ford playwright and director, Mike Standing.
It’s an amusing adventure in time, space, and Wales! [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford MDG Players Present: Diamond in the Sky by Mike Standing
Show You Care – Chandler’s Ford Fairtrade Autumn Market
Councillor Louise Bloom from Hedge End recently visited Chandler’s Ford promoting Fairtrade.
Eastleigh is now officially a Fairtrade Borough, a status achieved on 7th May 2015. Councillor Louise Bloom, a strong Fairtrade promoter, said she hopes more companies would support Fairtrade in the Borough of Eastleigh. [Read more…] about Show You Care – Chandler’s Ford Fairtrade Autumn Market
A Batch of Cumbers: Review of Hamlet at Thornden Hall
Lats Thursday I saw Hamlet broadcast by National Theatre Live, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, at the Thornden Hall in Chandler’s Ford. It was the fifth acting role I have seen Cumberbatch in, and apart from writing my review about the play, Hamlet, I would also like to write about how actors are defined by the roles they play. [Read more…] about A Batch of Cumbers: Review of Hamlet at Thornden Hall
1 hour? 3 hours? Parking Rules at Co-operative Food and Fryern Arcade in Chandler’s Ford
Update: Parking restrictions at the Fryern Arcade have been lifted. See No More Parking Restrictions at Fryern Arcade (19th July 2018)
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Original blog post:
If you visit the Fryern Arcade in Chandler’s Ford, you could park for 3 hours for free.
If you visit the Co-operative Food next to the Fryern Arcade and park at the Co-operative Food’s car park (entrance from Brownhill Road, next to the Age Concern Centre), you can now enjoy up to one hour’s free parking. [Read more…] about 1 hour? 3 hours? Parking Rules at Co-operative Food and Fryern Arcade in Chandler’s Ford
Review: The Importance of Being Earnest at Thornden Hall
Despite knowing Thornden well and visiting the Hall for numerous parents’ evenings, this was the first time I’d visited the Hall for a show.
The Importance of Being Earnest was being shown as a live broadcast of the performance taking place at the Vaudeville Theatre in the West End. There was a short interview with the production’s director, Adrian Noble, and a further short piece with David Suchet, playing the unforgettable Lady Bracknell, before the performance. [Read more…] about Review: The Importance of Being Earnest at Thornden Hall