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Memories of Chandler’s Ford St. George’s Day Parade: Lyn Darbyshire

July 10, 2015 By Allison Symes 7 Comments

Earlier this year, I was pleased to meet Lyn Darbyshire MBE, former Scouting District Commissioner. Her insights into her involvement with The Gang Show led to my researching further into the show’s general history and Ralph Reader, the man behind the Gang Show.

Lyn also kindly shared her thoughts with me about the St. George’s Day Parade in Chandler’s Ford, which she was directly involved with for many years. [Read more…] about Memories of Chandler’s Ford St. George’s Day Parade: Lyn Darbyshire

Tags: Chandler's Ford, community, culture, Eastleigh, event, interview, local interest, Merdon Avenue, Merdon School, Methodist Church, music, scouting, social, St. George's Day, storytelling, The Spitfires marching band, Winchester Road

Hampshire Scouts Present Stepping Out

July 3, 2015 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

Hampshire Scout Shows unite!

For the first time in the history of Scouting in Hampshire, the creative talents of multiple districts will be brought together in collaboration for a one night only performance as Hampshire Scouts present ‘Stepping Out’.

Scouts from across the county will unite for this one night variety extravaganza, to be performed in the heart of our County at the Winchester Guildhall. [Read more…] about Hampshire Scouts Present Stepping Out

Tags: Chandler's Ford, community, culture, Eastleigh, entertainment, event, Gang Show, Hampshire, local interest, scouting, social, Winchester

Sunny Weekend in Chandler’s Ford

June 27, 2015 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

How did your weekend go today?

I had a quick tour from Chandler’s Ford to Brambridge and had a rather enjoyable day.

If you want to know what I got up to today, read on. [Read more…] about Sunny Weekend in Chandler’s Ford

Tags: Brambridge Park, celebrations, community, craft fair, crafts, event, leisure, local interest, Methodist Church, social

Methodist Church: Wedding Dress Festival

June 9, 2015 By SO53 News 7 Comments

Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church will be holding an exciting Wedding Dress Festival.

You’ll have a chance to view over 50 wedding dresses and some bridesmaids dresses, which between them span over 70 years.

The organisers from Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church are also displaying photos and other memorabilia in the Church on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June 2015. [Read more…] about Methodist Church: Wedding Dress Festival

Tags: celebrations, community, event, history, local interest, Methodist Church, social

Celebration: Volunteers’ Week in Eastleigh 2015

June 8, 2015 By Cecily Casey 3 Comments

Last week (1st-7th June) was Volunteers’ Week across the country, as the tremendous contribution made by volunteers of every sort was celebrated.

I was lucky enough to be part of two events in the Borough. One was celebrating voluntary fire fighters in Hampshire. [Read more…] about Celebration: Volunteers’ Week in Eastleigh 2015

Tags: Asda, celebrations, Chandler's Ford, charity, community, dog, Eastleigh, Eastleigh Museum, event, good neighbours, Hampshire, local interest, social, volunteering

Voluntary Fire Fighters BBQ

June 8, 2015 By Cecily Casey 2 Comments

This event took place in the Fire and Rescue Service HQ on Leigh Road on a beautifully sunny Friday evening.

Volunteer fire-fighters from all over Hampshire and their families were able to get together and have a nice social event. [Read more…] about Voluntary Fire Fighters BBQ

Tags: Asda, Chandler's Ford, charity, community, dog, Eastleigh, event, good neighbours, Hampshire, social, volunteering

Chandler’s Ford Itchen Walk 2015

June 7, 2015 By Janet Williams 5 Comments

Update: Chandler’s Ford Itchen Walk 2016: Sunday 12th June 2016

The original post:

We went for a walk in Otterbourne along the Itchen this afternoon with some friends.

We bumped into some people doing the Chandler’s Ford Itchen Walk, organised by Rotary Club of Chandler’s Ford & Itchen Valley. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Itchen Walk 2015

Tags: Chandler’s Ford community, charity, community, days out, event, good neighbours, Itchen, nature, Rotary Club, social, walking

In the Gang Show: Lyn Darbyshire

May 29, 2015 By Allison Symes 11 Comments

One thing I love about writing for Chandler’s Ford Today is how one subject leads to another.

For instance, my interview with local author, Richard Hardie, led to my wanting to discover more about The Gang Shows.

Richard wrote one of these with the great Sir Terry Pratchett. [Read more…] about In the Gang Show: Lyn Darbyshire

Tags: Chandler's Ford, community, culture, Eastleigh, entertainment, event, Gang Show, interview, local interest, scouting, social, storytelling, Winchester, writing

Beacon Café at St. Boniface Church – You are Invited

May 19, 2015 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

A new and welcoming cafe has now opened on Hursley Road – great news for the community.

Beacon Café is a new cafe at St. Boniface Church.

Beacon Café runs on the first and the third Tuesday of every month, from 10am to 12pm. [Read more…] about Beacon Café at St. Boniface Church – You are Invited

Tags: Chandler’s Ford community, coffee shop, community, crafts, good neighbours, Hursley Road, local interest, social, St. Boniface Church

Theatre Review: Thornden School: The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾

May 12, 2015 By chippy minton 4 Comments

The early 1980s.

Telephones were attached to the wall by lines; an international call meant going through the operator – and was very, very expensive; a television remote control meant getting your child to walk over to the set to change the channel; the Intercity-125 was the epitome of modern train travel; Torville and Dean ice skated to victory; Sheffield was famous for its cutlery; children sat O-levels and CSEs – and organised protests to complain about school rules that they didn’t like; people who were out of work were “on the dole” and claimed “social security”; [Read more…] about Theatre Review: Thornden School: The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾

Tags: arts and crafts, Chandler's Ford, community, education, entertainment, event, local interest, review, social, theatre, Thornden Hall, Thornden School, Winchester Road

Forced Landing

May 6, 2015 By Mike Sedgwick 2 Comments

Our gliding flights in the Pyrenees were going well. A friendly rivalry arose with the two pilots of another glider and we were determined to outdo one another.

Today was my turn as pilot in command of our 2 seater, Whisky Bravo. The tug plane took us from Santa Cilia airfield on the Spanish side of the Pyrenees towards the local hill where there was some rising air. [Read more…] about Forced Landing

Tags: adventure, gliding, hobby, how-to, nature, science, social, storytelling, travel, wildlife

Build a Community We Are Proud of: Fryern Funtasia 4th May 2015

May 4, 2015 By Janet Williams 7 Comments

Hundreds of people indulged in a great day at the fourth Fryern Funtasia this afternoon at Fryern Recreation Ground.

Fryern Funtasia is a community-led event organised by local volunteers and local businesses, with support from Chandler’s Ford Parish Council.

Fryern Funtasia is a fusion of village fete with funfair atmosphere: [Read more…] about Build a Community We Are Proud of: Fryern Funtasia 4th May 2015

Tags: brass band, Centrestage Theatre, Chameleon Theatre, Chandler's Ford Parish Council, Chandler’s Ford community, charity, Christian Aid, churches together, community, Eastleigh Borough Council, event, Fryern Funtasia, Fryern Recreation Ground, fundraising, good neighbours, Methodist Church, music, One Community, photography, Rotary Club, school, social

St. George’s Day Parade Chandler’s Ford 2015

April 26, 2015 By Janet Williams 10 Comments

St. George’s Day Parade in Chandler’s Ford took place this afternoon at 2.30pm.

In last year’s parade, Carolyn Darbyshire MBE retired as District Commissioner.

In today’s parade, we met Chandler’s Ford’s new District Commissioner John Leeks. [Read more…] about St. George’s Day Parade Chandler’s Ford 2015

Tags: Chandler’s Ford community, community, culture, Eastleigh, entertainment, event, local interest, Merdon Avenue, Merdon School, Methodist Church, music, scouting, social, St. George's Day, The Spitfires marching band, Winchester Road

St. George Visited Eastleigh – Who is St. George?

April 19, 2015 By chippy minton 6 Comments

St. George visited Eastleigh early this year.

Yesterday Eastleigh town centre celebrated everything about old England with an enjoyable family fun day – celebrating the Patron Saint of England, St. George who apparently single-handedly slayed the Dragon. [Read more…] about St. George Visited Eastleigh – Who is St. George?

Tags: community, culture, Eastleigh, Eastleigh Museum, entertainment, event, family, local interest, music, One Community, social, St. George's Day, tradition

Exciting April Events in Chandler’s Ford

April 18, 2015 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

Next week is going to be a busy week for Chandler’s Ford.

All events are listed on this Upcoming Events page, but below are some highlights:

Election: Hustings event on Wednesday 22nd April

Highlight of the week will be a Chandler’s Ford Hustings event on Wednesday 22nd April at 7.30pm [Read more…] about Exciting April Events in Chandler’s Ford

Tags: Chandler's Ford, churches together, coffee shop, community, craft fair, election, entertainment, event, good neighbours, Hiltingbury, local interest, Methodist Church, music, politics, Rotary Club, scouting, social, St. George's Day, St. Martin, The Hilt, theatre

Comedy Review: Worth a Fortune by MDG Players

March 28, 2015 By Janet Williams 5 Comments

Chandler’s Ford MDG Players successfully performed yet another comedy, Worth a Fortune, to a packed audience at the Methodist Church, from 26 – 28 March 2015. My son and I watched it last night and we were hugely impressed.

Hiltingbury resident Tom Whyte sent me his review of the comedy Worth a Fortune:

“With my wife and a couple of friends went to see the production of Worth a Fortune performed, to a packed house, by the MDG Players at the Methodist church in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about Comedy Review: Worth a Fortune by MDG Players

Tags: arts and crafts, Chandler's Ford, community, entertainment, event, local interest, MDG Players, memory, Methodist Church, social, theatre, Winchester Road

March 2015 Highlight: Comedy Worth a Fortune by Chandler’s Ford MDG Players

February 27, 2015 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

You may not believe this but March is approaching.

In Chandler’s Ford, the highlight for March will be Worth a Fortune, a farcical comedy by Frances A Lewis, performed by Chandler’s Ford MDG Players.

Chandler’s Ford MDG Players will perform Worth a Fortune from Thursday to Saturday, 26th – 28th March 2015 at 7.30pm, [Read more…] about March 2015 Highlight: Comedy Worth a Fortune by Chandler’s Ford MDG Players

Tags: arts and crafts, Chandler's Ford, community, entertainment, event, local interest, MDG Players, memory, Methodist Church, social, theatre, Winchester Road

Butterflies in February

February 26, 2015 By Mike Sedgwick Leave a Comment

Butterflies in February? Poor things will be caught in the next frost. But not if they are in a hothouse.

For the next week or so there is a magnificent display of butterflies in the Glasshouse at the Royal Horticultural Society’s gardens at Wisley.
[Read more…] about Butterflies in February

Tags: days out, family, gardening, leisure, nature, photography, social, travel, wildlife

Open Data as Old as Domesday

February 24, 2015 By Mike Sedgwick 1 Comment

The recent Unconference on Open Data Camp UK in Winchester was the first gathering of Open Data enthusiasts for them to swap ideas, knowledge and to exchange data and to thrash out some of the technical issues of databases.

The Unconference meant that it was less structured and more informal than a conference. [Read more…] about Open Data as Old as Domesday

Tags: blogging, campaign, Chandler's Ford, communication, community, event, Hampshire, Hampshire County Council, open data, social, travel, writing

Inspirational: Open Data Camp Winchester 21 – 22 Feb 2015

February 21, 2015 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

I have just returned from Day 1 of the UK’s first Open Data Camp, which took place in Winchester today.

Jamie Whyte, from Trafford Innovation and Intelligence Lab, explained why he helps organising the two-day Open Data Camp in his blog post.

A few of us from Chandler’s Ford joined the camp, and have enjoyed a day of networking, workshops, coffee, and lovely lunch. [Read more…] about Inspirational: Open Data Camp Winchester 21 – 22 Feb 2015

Tags: blogging, campaign, Chandler’s Ford community, communication, community, current affairs, event, Hampshire, Hampshire County Council, open data, social, travel, writing

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