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Asda Eastleigh: Chandler’s Ford Churches Together Carol Singing 2014

December 16, 2014 By Cecily Casey 7 Comments

We had a fabulous event in the Asda store on Monday the 15th.

It’s the third year in a row we have had the Chandler’s Ford Churches Together choir with the Chandler’s Ford Boys’ Brigade Brass Band (@1CFBB) under the direction of bandmaster Simon Farrenden, with the Chandler’s Ford Street Pastors collecting for Christian Aid. [Read more…] about Asda Eastleigh: Chandler’s Ford Churches Together Carol Singing 2014

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Fabulous Things To Enjoy This Christmas In Chandler’s Ford

December 14, 2014 By Janet Williams 9 Comments

I need your help to come up with an achievable, fabulous ‘to-do’ list for the next two weeks for Christmas in Chandler’s Ford.

I’m inspired by an article “14 things to do with the kids this Christmas” by Bitterne Park. In Chandler’s Ford, let’s create our own ‘to-do’ list.

(Don’t we just love making ‘lists’?) [Read more…] about Fabulous Things To Enjoy This Christmas In Chandler’s Ford

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Christmas Carol? Christmas Hymn?

December 13, 2014 By Hugh Benham Leave a Comment

The term ‘carol’, as generally used, includes some items that appear in hymnbooks and are sung by congregations  – such as Away in a manger and Once in royal David’s city.

The term is also used sometimes for items that are not congregational hymns.

Some would not normally form part of a church service – such as We wish you a happy Christmas or Past three o’clock. [Read more…] about Christmas Carol? Christmas Hymn?

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Pantomime With The Chameleons: The Wizard Of Oz – January 2015

December 13, 2014 By Nick Coleman Leave a Comment

The Chameleons: Pantomime January 2015

In January 2015, the Chameleon Theatre Company will kick off their 50th anniversary year with The Wizard of Oz – The Pantomime.

Director: Geoff Dodsworth

Join Dorothy and her dog Toto as she finds herself in the land of Oz. [Read more…] about Pantomime With The Chameleons: The Wizard Of Oz – January 2015

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Land Off Castle Lane – North Baddesley – Proposed Housing Development

December 11, 2014 By Nick John 7 Comments

Taylor Wimpey proposed to build 300 homes at Great Covert, off Castle Lane, North Baddesley.

I was fortunate in meeting with my local Councillor recently (Valley Park ward, Test Valley Borough Council) and in the conversation we touched upon the thorny subject of housing development.

Apparently, there is a proposed new development up in front of the planning committee currently which effectively tacks on around 300 homes to the edge of the Knightwood Park development as it borders Castle Lane – [Read more…] about Land Off Castle Lane – North Baddesley – Proposed Housing Development

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Selwood: Spectacular Christmas Tree in Chandler’s Ford 2014

December 10, 2014 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

For me, Christmas only starts when the Christmas tree at Selwood on Bournemouth Road in Chandler’s Ford is erected.

This year, Selwood once again welcomes Christmas with a spectacular Christmas tree.

This handsome Christmas tree with a striking star not only arouses Christmas spirit, but also welcomes travellers. [Read more…] about Selwood: Spectacular Christmas Tree in Chandler’s Ford 2014

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How Chandler’s Ford Today Makes An Impact In Your Life

December 9, 2014 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

It is official! Chandler’s Ford Today has got a new ‘fan’ – Eastleigh Borough Council.

In the December edition of Chandler’s Ford & Hiltingbury News (CFH News), Chandler’s Ford Today is recommended as a website which you should bookmark. [Read more…] about How Chandler’s Ford Today Makes An Impact In Your Life

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The Sorting Office Little Black Book 2014

December 9, 2014 By SO53 News 3 Comments

The Little Black Book 2014 offers an insight and point of contact for all creative residents working at The Sorting Office creative studios in Eastleigh.

The Sorting Office is a vibrant creative studio home to 16 hugely talented designer makers, including illustrators, textile artists, jewellery designers, fine artists, and ceramicists. [Read more…] about The Sorting Office Little Black Book 2014

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The Origin Of Humanities Subjects At Montgomery Of Alamein School

December 8, 2014 By Brian Green 10 Comments

Montgomery of Alamein School Winchester Humanities subjects

I taught at Montgomery Of Alamein School from January 1966 till July 1988.

For several years I took the top exam classes in English Language and Literature, but I have always considered that my major role in the field of education came in another direction.

On day the headmaster, Dennis Beacham, called me into his office to discuss an important matter. [Read more…] about The Origin Of Humanities Subjects At Montgomery Of Alamein School

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Central Precinct: 2014 Christmas Lights Now Switched on

December 5, 2014 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

The “Precinct Pals” welcomed Christmas today with mulled wine and mince pies in Chandler’s Ford.

At the Central Precinct, Christmas celebration was done differently. There was no need for Santa Claus or a horse carriage.

Of course there was no need for road closure either.

Instead, the lights were delicately [Read more…] about Central Precinct: 2014 Christmas Lights Now Switched on

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A Playground Of Concrete And Cranes

December 5, 2014 By SO53 News 5 Comments

Otterbourne - Chandler's Ford bypass

By Emma Golby-Kirk

In these days when the roar of motorway noise disturbs the peace of the otherwise tranquil suburb of Chandler’s Ford, it is hard to imagine the excited anticipation with which residents awaited the building of the Chandler’s Ford by-pass back in the 1960s.

In December 1967 the Otterbourne-Chandler’s Ford by-pass was opened. This six-mile stretch of dual carriageway created a fast link from Compton to Bassett. It cost [Read more…] about A Playground Of Concrete And Cranes

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You’re Invited: Mulled Wine & Mince Pies At Central Precinct Friday 4pm – 5pm

December 4, 2014 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

Tomorrow (Friday 5th December) between 4pm and 5pm, the Christmas tree lights at the Central Precinct of Chandler’s Ford will be turned on.

What? A Christmas tree at the Central Precinct? Where is it?

Well, you just have to walk past the gigantic recycling bins, walk straight into the courtyard, and pass two yew trees. [Read more…] about You’re Invited: Mulled Wine & Mince Pies At Central Precinct Friday 4pm – 5pm

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Christmas Arrives At Fryern Arcade

December 3, 2014 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

This evening, Fryern Arcade was filled with Christmas spirit.

Children from The Federation of Fryern Infant and Junior Schools were singing Christmas carols at the Fryern Arcade.

Santa also turned up. Shops opened late. [Read more…] about Christmas Arrives At Fryern Arcade

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Fryern Arcade: Christmas Trees and Christmas Carols

December 2, 2014 By Janet Williams

Christmas isn’t too far away.

Jimmy Peters, who grows and sells Christmas trees, has once again appeared at the Fryern Arcade of Chandler’s Ford selling Christmas trees.

Jimmy Peters’ Christmas trees come from Marwell.

Last year when Jimmy sold his Christmas trees at the Fryern Arcade, he was next to the conventional D & G Hardware store. [Read more…] about Fryern Arcade: Christmas Trees and Christmas Carols

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Sweets Glorious Sweets

December 2, 2014 By Mike Sedgwick 4 Comments

Sweets glorious sweets by Mike Sedgwick

There was a time when there were no sweets. Adults used to talk about Mars Bars, Kit Kats, Gobstoppers and Acid Drops. I had no idea what these were but they sounded desirable.

During WWII there were no sweets.

If you were lucky and could put on a cough, there may be a few pence worth of cough sweets. There were like the Fishermen’s Friends you can get today but bigger. You could suck one or maybe two but no more. They were good currency in the playground, you could swap one for a cigarette card. [Read more…] about Sweets Glorious Sweets

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Three Things I Love about Chandler’s Ford

November 30, 2014 By Ben Williams 11 Comments

Today, I’m going to say what I love about my home town. (Or I’m just doing it for my pocket money). So, here we go…

1. The library

Easily the best thing about Chandler’s Ford is the library.

I love going there and read, whether it’s the film section or a fictional science fiction novel (99% of the time it’s Doctor Who. There are also a wide range of [Read more…] about Three Things I Love about Chandler’s Ford

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Being Human – Christmas Message From Churches Together in Chandler’s Ford

November 30, 2014 By SO53 News 4 Comments

By Reverend Tim Searle

Christmas is undoubtedly a special time of year, but it is often quite a frantic time too.

Our ‘To Do’ lists seem endless and the mountain of cards waiting to be signed grows year-on-year. We spend more, eat more, travel more, get stressed more … we even go to church more!

I begin to suffer from Christmas fatigue  [Read more…] about Being Human – Christmas Message From Churches Together in Chandler’s Ford

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Our Community: What Are We Passionate About?

November 27, 2014 By SO53 News 7 Comments

By By Dan Brain

Nobody wants to see cuts to services we value, but I do believe the tough times can actually present us with new opportunities to bring us closer together as a community.

With the backdrop of a slow recovery from the 2008 recession and the promise of more cuts to public spending, it is easy to despair at the proposed loss of local services we have come to value [Read more…] about Our Community: What Are We Passionate About?

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Chandler’s Ford & Hiltingbury PACT Meeting – Merdon School: Thursday 18th December 2014

November 26, 2014 By SO53 News 13 Comments

Chandler’s Ford & Hiltingbury PACT Meeting will take place at Merdon School on Thursday 18th December 2014 at 7pm.

Guy Smales of Eastleigh Neighbourhood Watch Association said: “The Police team covering our area is holding a PACT (Police and Community Together) meeting in Merdon School.”

“These meetings are to bring members of our community together to help make them aware of the services [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford & Hiltingbury PACT Meeting – Merdon School: Thursday 18th December 2014

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Support Chandler’s Ford Authors: Books Available from Fryern Arcade WH Smith

November 25, 2014 By SO53 News 3 Comments

From today, WH Smith in Chandler’s Ford has started selling two novels by Chandler’s Ford author, Richard Hardie.

Richard Hardie’s two books are: Leap of Faith and Trouble With Swords.

Currently, WH Smith in Chandler’s Ford is the exclusive bookshop selling Richard Hardie’s books. [Read more…] about Support Chandler’s Ford Authors: Books Available from Fryern Arcade WH Smith

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