One Community is the Council of Voluntary Service (CVS) for the Eastleigh area. It has set up a quarterly Network meeting for people aged 60 and over for the community.
The next meeting will be held in Chandler’s Ford: Thursday 5th March 2015 from 10am to 12pm at St. Boniface Church, Hursley Road, Chandler’s Ford SO53 2FT. [Read more…] about One Community Older People’s Network – Chandler’s Ford 5th March 2015
Brambridge Park Christmas 2016 update:
Below was my original post published on 20th December 2014
This morning I visited the Craft Fair again at Brambridge Park Garden Centre on Kiln Lane.
I bought a lovely crocheted blanket and mini crocheted crosses from Sue and Rachel Potter.
The theme for the blanket is a Tardis. The blanket will sit comfortable on my son’s lap when he watches Doctor Who at Christmas. [Read more…] about Shop Local: Brambridge Park Christmas Craft Fair
Brambridge Park Christmas 2016 update:
Below was my original post published on 24th December 2014
Last Saturday, I wrote about our delightful Christmas encounter at Brambridge Park Garden Centre. [Read more…] about Eastleigh Lions: Brambridge Park Santa’s Grotto 2014
Chandler’s Ford MDG Players put on a brilliant comedy, Ladies of Iniquity, last week.
The scene was set in the 70s, when power cut and strike were common, when telephone sitting in a dominant place in the lounge was still attached to a wire, and when neighbours could pop in through the backdoor unannounced. [Read more…] about Comedy Review: Ladies Of Iniquity By MDG Players
Brambridge Park Christmas 2016 update:
Below was my original post published on 29th November 2014:
This morning we visited Brambridge Park Garden Centre, which surprised and delighted us. [Read more…] about Christmas Surprise: Brambridge Park Garden Centre
Members from Chandler’s Ford’s Chameleon Theatre Company recently staged a Murder Mystery radio play at the Kings’ School in Winchester.
Around 130 parents attended the event and enjoyed dinner while we entertained them on stage.
Our event helped them raise £1,081.10 towards [Read more…] about The Chameleons: Murder Mystery Raised Fund For Kings’ School Winchester
There are many Christmas events going on in Chandler’s Ford this year. Christmas and other local events are on Upcoming Events page, but here is a summary:
I saw Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense at The Mayflower Theatre on Tuesday 18th November 2014, its opening night.
Sadly the run is only on in Southampton for a few days but I would urge anyone who loves comedy and/or the works of P.G. Wodehouse to try to see this wonderful show. It is currently touring the UK. [Read more…] about Review: Jeeves And Wooster In Perfect Nonsense At The Mayflower Theatre
We are not to have fluoridation in this part of the country. Southampton City Council is against it. We have to ask why and our leaders do not tell us.
There is no doubt that our dental health is poor and that fluoridation is a cheap and effective way of improving it. [Read more…] about Fluoridation – Have We Tripped Ourselves Up?
On Saturday my parents and I forfeited Doctor Who (BLASPHEMY!!) to watch a local theatre performance by the Chameleon Theatre Company in Chandler’s Ford of Eastleigh.
It was a performance of The Ladykillers and, as a favour for my mum (not that I’d usually do favours for her), I’ll review it.
The story revolves around five bank robbers [Read more…] about Theatre Review: The Ladykillers By Chameleon Theatre Company
Chandler’s Ford MDG Players will present Ladies of Iniquity from 27th to 29th November 2014.
The comedy is by David Appleford (by arrangement with Cressrelles). [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford MDG Players Present Ladies of Iniquity
Reindeer visited Chandler’s Ford today. Cute reindeer carved by Matthew Swan marked the Christmas shopping season in Chandler’s Ford this afternoon.
Matthew from Hiltingbury is a trainer tree surgeon, who works for Chant Landscapes. Matthew’s cheerful reindeer are popular. They remind us that Christmas is only 11 weeks away. [Read more…] about How Hiltingbury St. Martins Craft & Cakes Connects Community
There will be a Craft and Cakes community event at St. Martin in the Wood Church in Hiltingbury tomorrow afternoon, from 1pm to 4pm.
It’s a great community event for Chandler’s Ford. You’re very welcome.
There will be crafts to try and buy, jewellery making, cupcake icing, and tea and cakes. [Read more…] about Craft & Cakes: St. Martin In The Wood Church
What happens when local crafters meet at Brambridge Park Garden Centre in Eastleigh?
Jackie Edmunds and a few local crafters meet at Brambridge Park Garden Centre every Wednesday to craft together, swap ideas, and support one another.
Recently the crafters also raised fund for Hampshire Riding Therapy Centre. [Read more…] about Brambridge Park Craft Club Crafting For Charity
I spent half a day in Eastleigh town centre yesterday to watch Eastleigh Mardi Gras.
Traditionally Mardi Gras (or Fat Tuesday in French) is a Christian holiday, commonly known as Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day or Pancake Tuesday in the UK. Mardi Gras normally takes place around February or March each year. [Read more…] about Eastleigh Mardi Gras 2014: Fun, Joy, Charities for Community
I went to Hiltingbury Extravaganza this afternoon with my teenage son. It was a beautiful day. Hiltingbury was buzzing with excitement.
I took some photos to show you some interesting people and stalls that I saw today.
[Read more…] about Hiltingbury Extravaganza 2014 Chandler’s Ford
The craft fair at Brambridge Park Garden Centre yesterday was refreshing.
Amongst fuchsias, geraniums and pansies, I found knitted tea cosies, embossed cards, delightful hand-made jewellery and Rule Britannia handbags by local independent crafters.
I hope that Brambridge Park garden centre will continue [Read more…] about Brambridge Park Craft Fair: Connecting Local Crafters
Members of The Chameleon Theatre Company of Chandler’s Ford will be manning their own stall at Hiltingbury Extravaganza on Sunday 14th September from 12.00 Noon – 5.00pm.
Please stop by and say hello. [Read more…] about Meet The Chameleons At Hiltingbury Extravanganza
Following the sell-out success of last month’s Vicar Of Dibley at The Ritchie Hall in Hursley Road, I’m pleased to report that rehearsals are underway for our next production – The Ladykillers.
The Ladykiller runs from Thursday 23rd to Saturday 25th of October. [Read more…] about Ladykillers By The Chameleons: Online Ticket Booking
Update: The Hiltingbury Extravaganza 2015 will be on Sunday 20th September 2015, from 12pm to 5pm. See The Hiltingbury Extrav for details.
Also read Hiltingbury Extravaganza 2014 Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about Hiltingbury Extravaganza: Sunday 14th September 2014
