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Snow in Chandler’s Ford by Caroline Jenkins

March 2, 2018 By Caroline Jenkins 2 Comments

My name is Caroline Jenkins and I am an outdoor family photographer. Until last year I was a primary school teacher at a local school in Eastleigh, but decided a change of career was in order when I lost the drive and passion for teaching. So now I have the best of both worlds – I still get to work with children and I get to capture beautiful moments of families having fun together, which will last a lifetime. Now that is job satisfaction. [Read more…] about Snow in Chandler’s Ford by Caroline Jenkins

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Rev. Wilbert Awdry Bridge in Chandler’s Ford

August 19, 2017 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

Do you know there is a Rev. Wilbert Awdry Bridge in Chandler’s Ford?

The Rev. Wilbert Awdry (15 June 1911 – 21 March 1997) was an Anglican minister who created Thomas the Tank Engine (and other engines). In interviews he said his son Christopher (aged 3) had measles, so he came up with stories to amuse him. [Read more…] about Rev. Wilbert Awdry Bridge in Chandler’s Ford

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New Footbridge: Chandler’s Ford to Valley Park

January 23, 2017 By Janet Williams 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

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What has happened to the trees by Monks Brook in Valley Park?

January 16, 2017 By Janet Williams 6 Comments

Who could tell me what has happened to the trees by Monks Brook in Valley Park?

In our walk yesterday afternoon we saw many trees had been cut down. [Read more…] about What has happened to the trees by Monks Brook in Valley Park?

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

January 15, 2017 By Janet Williams 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

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Some Christmas Thoughts

December 18, 2016 By Reverend Peter Hutchinson 3 Comments

So, as the old saying goes, “Christmas is upon us and the goose is getting fat” and, to stay in Dickensian vogue, “Bah, Humbug!” Sorry, but I had to get that off my chest! Seriously, I do find Christmas hugely stressful and have often wished that it would simply go away.

As a Clergyman I find that it is a time of high workload, with many additional pressures (as is also the case for so many in the retail trades). [Read more…] about Some Christmas Thoughts

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All Is Bright: Christmas Decorations in Chandler’s Ford 2014

December 22, 2014 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

Is your house featured in this series of Chandler’s Ford’s Christmas pictures?

Eastleigh Football Club’s distinguished photographer Tony Smith has been busy lately.

Tony has captured stunning Christmas light displays in Chandler’s Ford, Hiltingbury and Valley Park for readers of Chandler’s Ford Today. [Read more…] about All Is Bright: Christmas Decorations in Chandler’s Ford 2014

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