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Do you have some time to spare? Volunteer with Good Neighbours.

September 23, 2021 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

By Sheila Hardiman, Chandlers Ford Good Neighbours

Do you have some time to spare? Volunteer with Good Neighbours.

When I retired in 2010, I went on a couple of exciting and interesting holidays, had the house decorated, spent time in the garden and joined Monks Brook U3A. I was feeling I had time on my hands by Christmas! Luckily, I heard about Chandlers Ford Good Neighbours from a lady I took to a U3A interest group.

I contacted them and within a couple of weeks, I was signed up and driving for them. Not long afterwards, I became one of their coordinators as well. I enjoy meeting and chatting to many different clients; hearing about their families, comparing notes when they had worked where I did or have similar interests.

Tags: Chandler's Ford Good Neighbours, Chandler’s Ford community, charity, community, fundraising, good neighbours, local interest, volunteering

The litter problem

August 3, 2021 By chippy minton 8 Comments

Britain has a problem with litter. Despite several decades of “keep Britain tidy”, it seems that you can’t go anywhere without coming across discarded food wrappers and drinks bottles.

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Tags: clean streets, litter, volunteering, walking

Behind the Scenes

June 7, 2019 By Allison Symes 3 Comments

In almost every walk of life there are those who are behind the scenes, who are easily overlooked but without whom life would be that much poorer. In any organisation or indeed on a website like this, there is at least one person driving it who makes things happen (take a bow, Janet and Neil).

I guess it is like housework in a way. Nobody notices when you’ve done it. They do notice when you haven’t! [Read more…] about Behind the Scenes

Tags: behind the scenes, creative writing, fiction, non-fiction, research, volunteering

Review: Eastleigh’s 12th Annual Mela on Sunday 30th July 2017

August 18, 2017 By Cecily Casey 1 Comment

As always, I had a great time at Eastleigh’s 12th annual Mela on Sunday 30th July. The word means “a public event held to celebrate a special event” (Cambridge Dictionary) and comes from the Hindu word for a festival.

Ours is a multicultural carnival of music, dance and cuisine with such diverse contributors as; Irish Dancers, Southampton Buddhist Centre, Thai dancers, a band from Afghanistan called the Kabul Boys, traditional Indian dancing, Chinese Lion Dancing, the local Nepalese association, more bands including Crestwood’s Panatical steel drum band, who who always make me feel cheerful when I hear them, and a large range of stalls. [Read more…] about Review: Eastleigh’s 12th Annual Mela on Sunday 30th July 2017

Tags: arts and crafts, Chandler's Ford, community, Eastleigh, entertainment, event, good neighbours, Leigh Road, local interest, social, volunteering

Building Bridges through Volunteering

March 2, 2017 By Gopi Chandroth 4 Comments

Last year, I endured an internal crisis. I could no longer cope with the daily news about the war ravaged Middle Eastern region. The images of suffering got unbearably graphic by the day. When I thought I had seen the worst, another scene would break my heart in two. Existential questions such as ‘Can I really call myself educated when I ignore the suffering around me?’ troubled me. But then, I do have a family to look after and a hefty mortgage; responsibilities that limit most of us. [Read more…] about Building Bridges through Volunteering

Tags: Chandler’s Ford community, charity, community, Eastleigh, good neighbours, inspiration, Southampton, volunteering

Chameleon Theatre Company Supports Chandler’s Ford Good Neighbours

October 26, 2016 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

(This article was written by Sheila Hardiman.)

Chameleon Theatre likes to support a local charity through its raffles at each performance.

Our members nominate a local charity dear to their heart at our AGM. Over the years we have supported Wessex Cancer, Southampton General Hospital special appeals, the local Alzheimers Society and Lexie’s Voice amongst others. [Read more…] about Chameleon Theatre Company Supports Chandler’s Ford Good Neighbours

Tags: Chameleon Theatre, Chandler's Ford Good Neighbours, Chandler’s Ford community, charity, community, fundraising, good neighbours, local interest, theatre, volunteering

The Arcade Youth Theatre Hits the Stage for the First Time

July 22, 2016 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

The Arcade Youth Theatre hits the stage for the first time this week!

Arcade Youth Theatre is a new, local youth theatre, which has begun its journey into bringing drama and arts to young people and the community of Chandler’s Ford and the surrounding areas. [Read more…] about The Arcade Youth Theatre Hits the Stage for the First Time

Tags: arts and crafts, Chandler’s Ford community, community, Dovetail Centre, event, Fryern Arcade, local interest, Methodist Church, theatre, volunteering

Public Meeting: Men’s Shed Coming to Chandler’s Ford

July 19, 2016 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

Have you heard of a social group called Men’s Sheds?

I have met some lovely men from Men’s Sheds in local events before.

Men Shed is a social network for retired men (and surprisingly, for women too).

They are also called, endearingly, shedders (make sure you spell shedder correctly). [Read more…] about Public Meeting: Men’s Shed Coming to Chandler’s Ford

Tags: Chandler’s Ford community, community, Eastleigh Borough Council, event, good neighbours, hobby, local interest, volunteering

Want to Become a Heritage Guide?

July 8, 2016 By Allison Symes 2 Comments

For lovers of history, who like getting out and about, there is the opportunity to learn how to be a heritage guide for free, with all expenses paid.

The opportunity offers exclusive behind the scenes trips to heritage sites.

You would also get to go to lectures from top historians and academics. [Read more…] about Want to Become a Heritage Guide?

Tags: culture, days out, history, Information, volunteering, walking, walks

Chandler’s Ford Arcade Youth Theatre (AYT)

November 20, 2015 By Lewis Pickles 1 Comment

Please tell me I’m not the only one: when somebody speaks to me about drama and theatre, it is obviously noticeable that my face lights up. I cannot help but be drawn in and then spend hours upon hours speaking not only about the performance, but the process itself.

My name is Lewis Pickles, and I am a 16 year old Toynbee School student, who has been involved in the local theatre scene for around 5 years. I fell in love with the theatre after having performed the Mad Hatter, when I was a mere 11 year old, in Alice. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Arcade Youth Theatre (AYT)

Tags: Chandler’s Ford community, community, Fryern Arcade, local interest, Methodist Church, theatre, volunteering

Join Eastleigh Knitters Making Twiddlemuffs for Dementia Patients

October 20, 2015 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

I recently received an unusual request to Chandler’s Ford Today from Gemma, who works on the orthopaedic ward at Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester.

Her first lines were: “I’m not entirely sure if you are the correct person to contact? However you may be able to redirect me!”

This intrigued me. [Read more…] about Join Eastleigh Knitters Making Twiddlemuffs for Dementia Patients

Tags: arts and crafts, Chandler's Ford, charity, community, crafts, Eastleigh, good neighbours, hobby, hospital, local interest, social, volunteering

Chameleon Theatre Company Supports Chandler’s Ford Good Neighbours

October 6, 2015 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

A few weeks ago I saw this note at the Dovetail Centre of the Methodist Church.

The note asks you to be a friend of someone. [Read more…] about Chameleon Theatre Company Supports Chandler’s Ford Good Neighbours

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The 10th Eastleigh Mela

July 23, 2015 By Cecily Casey Leave a Comment

Namaste Eastleigh!

The 10th Eastleigh Mela, held on Eastleigh Town Rec, took place on Sunday 19th July 2015.

This was my second year supporting the Mela and as before the event was a riot of colour, sound and wonderful smells! [Read more…] about The 10th Eastleigh Mela

Tags: arts and crafts, Chandler's Ford, community, Eastleigh, entertainment, event, good neighbours, Leigh Road, local interest, social, volunteering

Hope Eastleigh 2015 Highlights

July 11, 2015 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

This morning, my son and I went to Eastleigh town centre and was surprised to see lots of activities at Leigh Road Recreation Ground.

We were attracted by the free drinks (and who wouldn’t?), and had some strawberry milkshake. We then explored the park and watched lots of people having fun. [Read more…] about Hope Eastleigh 2015 Highlights

Tags: Chandler's Ford, Christianity, church, churches together, community, Eastleigh, Eastleigh Basics Bank, entertainment, event, good neighbours, Leigh Road, local interest, social, volunteering

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

Celebrate Volunteers Exhibition at Eastleigh Museum

May 25, 2015 By Janet Williams 5 Comments

Eastleigh is celebrating voluntary and community organisations this summer.

The Hampshire Cultural Trust’s Celebrate Volunteers exhibition runs from 23 May to 27 June at Eastleigh Museum, 25 High Street, Eastleigh SO50 5LF.

Admission is free to both the museum and gallery, from Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm and Saturday 10am – 2pm. [Read more…] about Celebrate Volunteers Exhibition at Eastleigh Museum

Tags: Chameleon Theatre, Chandler's Ford, charity, community, Eastleigh, Eastleigh Lions, Eastleigh Museum, event, good neighbours, inspiration, local interest, museum, One Community, theatre, volunteering

Inspirational Eastleigh Volunteers Fair

January 18, 2015 By Janet Williams 6 Comments

Yesterday I visited Eastleigh Museum for the Volunteers Fair.

This was the third Volunteers Fair run by Volunteer Centre Eastleigh of One Community at Eastleigh Museum.

I left the museum totally inspired.

In this post, you’ll find the links to a few volunteering groups in Eastleigh and you can join the volunteers to improve our community. [Read more…] about Inspirational Eastleigh Volunteers Fair

Tags: Asda, Chandler's Ford, charity, community, Eastleigh, Eastleigh Lions, Eastleigh Museum, event, good neighbours, hospital, inspiration, local interest, One Community, Rotary Club, scouting, volunteering

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