Some of the great joys of writing for Chandler’s Ford Today are in meeting new people and going to events that are new to me.
The recent Hiltingbury Extrav was the first I’d visited despite living in Chandler’s Ford for over 25 years. So I thought I would look back at it as we leave the summer season with its shows and fetes behind. (If anyone is in any doubt we are in autumn now, the recent wild weather should dispel that!). [Read more…] about High Jinks at the Hiltingbury Extravaganza 2015
I went to Hiltingbury Recreation Ground at 3pm yesterday with my son, and local writer Allison Symes.
The Hiltingbury Extrav 2015 was in full swing. The event took place from 12.00 noon till 5.00pm.
We were first attracted by some classic cars. We spotted Chandler’s Ford Today writer Mike Sedgwick there admiring the vehicles (and checking the engine stuff). [Read more…] about The Hiltingbury Extrav 2015
The Hiltingbury Community Centre (The Hilt) will be hosting a unique event on Sunday September 13th 2015 at 2:00pm. Two distinguished guests from India will be sharing how their passionate, selfless medical work in a rural area has transformed thousands of lives.
The dedication of Dr. Prakash Amte and his wife, Dr. Mandakini Amte, and their story has been made into a moving film, The Real Hero. [Read more…] about Event at the Hilt – Meet the Real Heroes: Doctor Prakash Amte and Doctor Manda Amte
A public consultation is to be held on Wednesday 22nd April starting 13:45 (expected to run for a maximum 2 hours) at the Hocombe Hall at The Hilt, Hiltingbury Community Centre.
All tennis players are invited.
The background and purpose are as follows:
[Read more…] about Public Consultation for Hiltingbury Tennis Courts
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:
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
There are many exciting events in Chandler’s Ford from January, and here is a quick summary.
The first unmissable event will be The Wizard of Oz pantomime by the Chameleon Theatre Company.
The Chameleons will run 7 performances starting on Friday 23rd of January at 7:30pm. [Read more…] about 2015 Chandler’s Ford Social Events
Chandler’s Ford is like a well-engineered machine. It works smoothly, runs well and does not break down.
It is serviced thoroughly by Eastleigh Borough Council; traffic flows are fluid and it has good bus services and a railway station.
The shops here are more than adequate with three supermarkets (Co-operative Food, Asda, and Waitrose), [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Guide Book Entry
I asked a few people what put Chandler’s Ford on the map.
The number one answer I got was always: “HSBC bank robberies.”
The number two answer was: “Wife swapping.”
Are these the ultimate definitions of modern Chandler’s Ford? [Read more…] about 6 Things That Put Chandler’s Ford on The Map in 2014
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
(Update: Event at the Hilt – Meet the Real Heroes: Doctor Prakash Amte and Doctor Manda Amte on Sunday 13th September 2015)
When do you get to see a Hampshire film premiere in Chandler’s Ford?
Tonight, my family will be attending the Hampshire premiere of the Hindi film Hemalkasa by Samruddhi Porey at Hiltingbury Community Centre (The Hilt) at 7.30pm.
The director, producer, and funder of the film Samruddhi Porey will also be attending. [Read more…] about Don’t Miss Hampshire Film Premiere Hemalkasa Tonight
(Update: Event at the Hilt – Meet the Real Heroes: Doctor Prakash Amte and Doctor Manda Amte on Sunday 13th September 2015)
An inspiring Hindi film Hemalkasa by Samruddhi Porey will be shown at Hiltingbury Community Centre (The Hilt) on the 19th of July (Saturday) at 7.30pm.
It will be the film Hemalkasa’s Hampshire Premiere and the producer will also present for Q & A with the audience.
This biographical film was [Read more…] about Inspiring Hindi Movie Hemalkasa at Hiltingbury
Friday June 13th 7:30pm
Last year I spent the summer walking from Trieste to Istanbul.
To be more exact, walking, hitch-hiking and generally bumbling, which I thought would be [Read more…] about My Balkan Adventure
This coming Friday at The Hilt we will be showing Railway Man starring Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman.
Based on his best-selling memoir, the film tells the extraordinary and epic true story of Eric Lomax, a British Army officer who is tormented as a prisoner of war at a Japanese labour camp during World War II. [Read more…] about The Hilt Showing Railway Man
The Annual General Meeting of Hiltingbury Community Centre (The Hilt) will be held at the Hilt in the Hocombe Hall on Tuesday 11th March 2014 at 7.30 pm.
[Read more…] about The Hilt AGM: Tuesday 11th March 2014
I attended a pleasant book event at The Hilt a week ago. Writer Ann Morgan shared how she spent a year reading the world.
Ann Morgan read 196 books a year in 2012 when the world gathered for the London Olympics.
The talk was unusual because it was done in an unconventional order. [Read more…] about Reading The World At The Hilt: An Evening Of Joy And Sorrow
This Chandler’s Ford community website has just had a facelift. As the creator, I am thrilled.
A few weeks ago, I received an email from Roger Clark, Trustee of Hiltingbury Community Centre:
“Wonder why though [Read more…] about Is Chandler’s Ford A Jaguar? Meet Roger Clark.
Do you remember how you celebrated the London Olympics 2012? Freelance writer and editor Ann Morgan greeted the Olympics through reading — she read 196 books representing each country in one year.
Ann Morgan is coming to talk to the Chandler’s Ford community about her wonderful journey through books at The Hilt (Hiltingbury Community Centre) on Friday 7th February 2014 at 7:30pm. [Read more…] about Ann Morgan: A Year Of Reading The World At The Hilt
