Chandler's Ford Today

news

Saved from Drowning

By 6 Comments

It is not on every holiday that you find yourself involved in the rescue of a drowning man.

Our son, who lives in Chandler’s Ford, was enjoying a holiday at Bonchurch on the Isle of Wight.  Relaxing after day visiting nearby children’s attractions with his four-year-old daughter, he heard cries for help.  From his flat overlooking the sea he could see a man in deep water out beyond the breakwater waving, calling for help and in distress.  Already another man was swimming towards him with the life buoy which was provided nearby. [Read more…] about Saved from Drowning

Tags: , ,

Brownhill Surgery will be Closing on 30th November 2017

By 3 Comments

The Brownhill surgery on Brownhill Road in Chandler’s Ford will be closing on 30th November 2017.

According to a letter dated 13th July, from West Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group, “The Brownhill Surgery will remain open and you can continue to access all of the same services until 30 November 2017, so please do not re-register with another practice at this stage.” [Read more…] about Brownhill Surgery will be Closing on 30th November 2017

Tags: , , , ,

People First? Some Thoughts on Grenfell Towers

By 6 Comments

Her Majesty the Queen was subdued on her birthday. So are we all after the film The Towering Inferno became reality at Grenfell Towers. Reality without the hero, without the Hollywood sanitisation protecting us from thinking about slow deaths due to smoke inhalation. The film was clean, vision only. There was no smell of fear, no burning of heat, no difficulty breathing, no choking or coughing. There was no edge of panic in voices and actions. [Read more…] about People First? Some Thoughts on Grenfell Towers

Tags: , ,

Life-saving Defibrillator Fundraising For Chandler’s Ford

By Leave a Comment

GoPhysio in Chandler’s Ford has begun fundraising to buy a defibrillator to give the local community life-saving equipment. With currently over 30,000 people suffering an out of hospital cardiac arrest in the UK every year, 90-95% of these people will die if immediate treatment is not given.

With very few in Chandler’s Ford which are available 24 hours a day, goPhysio felt it was critical for the community to have access day and night. It will be stored on the outside of the clinic meaning anyone can use it in an emergency (address: 11 Bournemouth Road, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh SO53 3DA). [Read more…] about Life-saving Defibrillator Fundraising For Chandler’s Ford

Tags: , , , , , ,

Some Changes at The Central Precinct and Bournemouth Road in Chandler’s Ford

By 3 Comments

I shared some news from The Central Precinct in the past before.

Today I took some photos from a few shop windows to keep you up to date with the changes in our local area. [Read more…] about Some Changes at The Central Precinct and Bournemouth Road in Chandler’s Ford

Tags: , , , , , ,

Proposed Hiltingbury Pavilion Sports Hall Extension

By Leave a Comment

Press Release: Chandler’s Ford Parish Council

On Monday 10 April 2017 at 7.30 pm Chandler’s Ford Parish Council held an Extraordinary meeting of Full Council to discuss whether to agree to submitting the proposals for a 4-badminton court sports hall, refurbishment of the existing pavilion and removal and replacement of the first floor with a fitness room, two concessions rooms and a 40-space temporary car park at the Ashdown Road entrance for the construction period, forwards as a Planning Application to Eastleigh Borough Council for determination. [Read more…] about Proposed Hiltingbury Pavilion Sports Hall Extension

Tags: , , , , ,

SO53: One of the Most Desirable Places to Live in the UK

By Leave a Comment

Apparently now the SO53 postcode area is deemed one of the most desirable places to live in the UK.

(You’re right, the SO53 postcode area covers the Chandler’s Ford and Hiltingbury neighbourhoods.) [Read more…] about SO53: One of the Most Desirable Places to Live in the UK

Tags: , , , ,

Parking in Hiltingbury

By 5 Comments

In October 2015, I wrote this article 1 hour? 3 hours? Parking Rules at Co-operative Food and Fryern Arcade in Chandler’s Ford.

Today I’m going to talk about parking in Hiltingbury.

We visited the bakery in Hiltingbury on Hiltingbury Road two days ago and saw these signs: [Read more…] about Parking in Hiltingbury

Tags: , , , , , , , ,

The New Eastleigh Household Waste Recycling Centre

By 12 Comments

January 2017
The new Eastleigh Household Waste Recycling Centre
Address: Stoney Croft Rise, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh SO53 3YU
Phone: 023 8064 2764
Hantsweb: Eastleigh
[Read more…] about The New Eastleigh Household Waste Recycling Centre

Tags: , , , , , ,

New Footbridge: Chandler’s Ford to Valley Park

By 3 Comments

The new Footbridge at the level crossing by Sutherlands Way in Chandler’s Ford has now opened to the public.

I walked on the footbridge yesterday with my son and marvelled at the beauty of this architecture. The footbridge was open to the public last Friday.

(My son insisted this event in Chandler’s Ford was more important than what happened in the USA on that day.) [Read more…] about New Footbridge: Chandler’s Ford to Valley Park

Tags: , , , , ,

New Footbridge at the Level Crossing by Sutherlands Way in Chandler’s Ford

By 10 Comments

Have you seen the new footbridge at the level crossing by Sutherlands Way in Chandler’s Ford yet?

You can’t use it just yet, but it looks like this:

(Update 24 Jan 2017: you can now walk on the bridge: New Footbridge: Chandler’s Ford to Valley Park) [Read more…] about New Footbridge at the Level Crossing by Sutherlands Way in Chandler’s Ford

Tags: , , , , ,

Christmas News: Eastleigh Rotary Club with Trigger the Train in Chandler’s Ford

By 1 Comment

While I was concentrating on some very important piece of academic writing this evening, a tweet by Sonja Davison came through.

Sonja told me: “John & I helping with Eastleigh Rotary Christmas collection in Chandler’s Ford with Trigger the Train.” [Read more…] about Christmas News: Eastleigh Rotary Club with Trigger the Train in Chandler’s Ford

Tags: , , , , , , ,

Santa and The Round Table Visiting Chandler’s Ford Area

By Leave a Comment

From Friday 15th December Santa from Romsey, Chandler’s Ford & District Round Table begins a two night run visiting: Friday 16th December in Valley Park, around Sandringham Close from 6pm; Saturday 17th Valley Park, around Skys Wood Road from 5pm. [Read more…] about Santa and The Round Table Visiting Chandler’s Ford Area

Tags: , , , , , , ,

As Others See Us – Brexit Britain

By 3 Comments

I spoke with a Sri Lankan Professor called Sunil about who are the Sri Lankans. The guide books say there are Sinhala, Tamils, Burghers, Moors and Veddah. How do you tell which are which? I asked.

“Did you expect Britain to vote for Brexit?” He asked. “And did you expect Donald Trump to be elected President of USA?” I told him “No” on both counts. ” [Read more…] about As Others See Us – Brexit Britain

Tags: , , , , , ,

Round Table Brings Santa to Chandler’s Ford and Valley Park – 2016

By Leave a Comment

Father Christmas will be taking to the streets of Chandler’s Ford in style again this Christmas, thanks to the local Round Table travelling across the area, collecting money for local good causes.

Whilst Santa’s elves have been busy making Frozen Toys ready for the big day, Santa’s fitted a GPS tracker in his sleigh, so you’ll know exactly where he is. This means if you can’t wait for them to knock on your door, or if they are not coming to your street this year, you are welcome to see if they are nearby and come and find them. [Read more…] about Round Table Brings Santa to Chandler’s Ford and Valley Park – 2016

Tags: , , , , , , ,

The Race Centre Supports Children in Need

By Leave a Comment

On the 18th and 19th of November 2016 The Race Centre, in the Central Precinct of Chandler’s Ford, ran a 24 hour endurance race to raise money for Children in Need.

Ten teams of drivers competed for the trophies driving LMP2 Porsche Spyders at the classic endurance circuit of Sebring in America. [Read more…] about The Race Centre Supports Children in Need

Tags: , , , , , ,