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Photo – R.A.F Launches being Transported across the Chandler’s Ford Road / Rail Bridge in 1950s / 1960s

October 20, 2021 By SO53 News 4 Comments

Chandler's Ford. RAF launches on the move dated 1955...'1599' nearest camera and '1565' behind. Image via Tim Deacon

Did you recognise this location in Chandler’s Ford? Tim Deacon from Southampton sent us this unique photo to share with Chandler’s Ford readers.

The photo shows two R.A.F. Launches (built by The British Power Boat Company in Hythe) being transported by lorries through Chandler’s Ford over the road/rail bridge near the station in the 1950/60s.

Tim is a volunteer boat builder at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

Chandler's Ford. RAF launches on the move dated 1955...'1599' nearest camera and '1565' behind. Image via Tim Deacon
Chandler’s Ford. RAF launches on the move dated 1955…’1599′ nearest camera and ‘1565’ behind. Credit: image via Tim Deacon.

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How do you Define Chandler’s Ford? What does Chandler’s Ford mean to you?

August 24, 2021 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

If you use Wikipedia today (24.07.3021), you may find the Featured Article today looks rather familiar:

Chandler's Ford featured in Wikipedia 24.08.2021 (screenshot 24.08.2021)
Chandler’s Ford featured in Wikipedia 24.08.2021 (screenshot 24.08.2021)

“The Chandler’s Ford shooting was an attempted robbery on 13 September 2007 in which two men were shot dead by officers of London’s Metropolitan Police while robbing a cash-in-transit van. The Met had been tracking a gang who had stolen an estimated £500,000 from security vans and learned that the gang intended to rob the HSBC bank in Chandler’s Ford.”

Not sure how often Chandler’s Ford gets the global attention like today.

However we don’t think the community is proud to be defined by “The Chandler’s Ford Shooting”. [Read more…] about How do you Define Chandler’s Ford? What does Chandler’s Ford mean to you?

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Barclays Bank Chandler’s Ford Branch is Closing on Friday 30 July 2021

July 1, 2021 By SO53 News 3 Comments

Barclays Bank Chandler’s Ford Branch is Closing on Friday 30 July 2021.

The nearest branches are in Winchester and Eastleigh.

Barclays Chandlers Ford branch is closing on Friday 30 July 2021.
Barclays Chandler’s Ford branch is closing on Friday 30 July 2021.

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Dovetail Café at the Methodist Church: now open 9.30 to 12noon Tuesday to Friday and from 10-12noon on Saturdays

June 28, 2021 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

Dovetail Centre at the Chandler's Ford Methodist Church is an accessible, open community centre.

Updated 11.12.2021

The Dovetail Café at the Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church is now open 9.30 to 12noon Tuesday to Friday and from 10-12noon on Saturdays.

I was there last Saturday and really felt life has started to feel a bit ‘normal’.

 

 

Dovetail Cafe at the Methodist Church in Chandler's Ford
Dovetail Cafe at the Methodist Church in Chandler’s Ford

What has changed?

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Suki Asian Shop Open – Winchester Road, Chandler’s Ford

June 26, 2021 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

Suki Asian Store in Chandler's Ford has just opened.

Today I visited the newly opened Suki Asian Shop on Winchester Road. I’m quite impressed.

Suki Asian Store in Chandler's Ford has just opened.
Suki Asian Shop in Chandler’s Ford has just opened.
Suki Asian Store, Winchester Road, Chandler's Ford.
Suki Asian Store, Winchester Road, Chandler’s Ford.

I asked the young lady Annabelle what ‘Suki’ meant. She told me it meant ‘customers’ in the Philippines. She told me her mum Jemelle ran the shop. [Read more…] about Suki Asian Shop Open – Winchester Road, Chandler’s Ford

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Plant and Cake Stall – Friday 7th and Saturday 8th May 10 am to 4 pm – outside Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church

April 29, 2021 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

Plant and Cake Stall - Friday 7-8 May 2021 outside Chandler's Ford Methodist Church

Life has slolwy returned to some sort of ‘normal’ in Chandler’s Ford.

Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church is planning a Plant and Cake stall (and also take-away hot drinks, how exciting is that!) over two days – on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th May 2021 from 10 am to 4 pm, outside at the front of the Church.

Plant and Cake Stall - Friday 7-8 May 2021 outside Chandler's Ford Methodist Church
Plant and Cake Stall – Friday 7-8 May 2021 outside Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church
Chandler's Ford Methodist Church, Winchester Road, Chandler's Ford. Archive photo.
Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church, Winchester Road, Chandler’s Ford. Archive photo.

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Previous St. George’s Day Parades in Chandler’s Ford – Video and Photos

April 24, 2021 By SO53 News 1 Comment

14th Eastleigh Scout and Guide Band - St George's Day 2017

Did you remember or celebrate St. George’s Day on the 23rd of April?

This is a video with some footage in 2017 showing the St. George’s Day parade, by the magnificent 14th Eastleigh Scout and Guide Band “The Spitfires” Band.

This video features the band’s second and third parades of the day in Winchester and Chandler’s Ford.

14th Eastleigh Scout and Guide Band - St George's Day 2017
14th Eastleigh Scout and Guide Band – St. George’s Day 2017

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Little Ranch Christmas Trees by Fryern Arcade in Chandler’s Ford

December 3, 2020 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

Jimmy at the Chandler's Ford Fryern Arcade - selling Little Ranch Christmas trees.

Have you got a real Christmas tree yet? Jimmy is back at the Fryern Arcade selling his Chistmas trees in Chandler’s Ford.

Jimmy Peters is a familiar face in Chandler’s Ford each year selling his popular trees. Jimmy has a farm called the Little Ranch Farm in Marwell.

Here are some photos.

Jimmy at the Chandler's Ford Fryern Arcade - selling Little Ranch Christmas trees.
Jimmy at the Chandler’s Ford Fryern Arcade – selling Little Ranch Christmas trees.
Chandler's Ford Fryern Arcade - Little Ranch Christmas Trees.
Chandler’s Ford Fryern Arcade – Little Ranch Christmas Trees.

Don’t forget – the parking space at the top is now only for ONE Hour maximum stay only. (Behind the shops you can park for 2 hours; Co-op parking is still one hour only.) [Read more…] about Little Ranch Christmas Trees by Fryern Arcade in Chandler’s Ford

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Can you help? Making Mask Extenders to Help the NHS

May 3, 2020 By SO53 News 4 Comments

Calling all knitters & crafters!

Southampton District Methodist Church has had a direct plea from one of the hospital chaplains for mask extenders.

Recently some mask extenders were taken to a particularly hard-hit ward and they were very well received. This is a plea district-wide to help all our local hospitals. Below is a poster with instructions.

Can you make some mask extenders for frontline NHS workers?
Can you make some mask extenders for frontline NHS workers?

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Welcome to Curious Café – Friday from 6.30pm at Dovetail Centre

February 9, 2020 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

Have you heard of the Curious Café in Chandler’s Ford?

It’s open most Friday evenings at the Dovetail Centre, at Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church, on Winchester Road.

The Curious Café offers an informal atmosphere where you can relax, have a chat, and maybe engage in something curious.

Curious Cafe at Dovetail Centre, Chandler's Ford Methodist Church
Curious Cafe at Dovetail Centre, Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church

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Review: Chandler’s Ford MDG Players: ‘Welcome to our village, please invade carefully’

December 2, 2019 By Ben Williams 3 Comments

MDG Players next production is *‘Welcome to our village, please invade carefully’* by Eddie Robson on Thursday 28^th – Saturday 30^th November in the Dovetail Centre Café at 7.30pm.

This year’s performance by the MDG Players is a pastiche of sci-fi storytelling that lampoons radio plays and the stories of Stephen King and John Wyndham. Presented as a radio play, Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully is filled with clever humour and wit that results in a very original, fun way to spend an evening.

Mike Standing (A Minion), Lester Parry (Gryvook), and Mike Slatcher (Uljabaan)
Mike Standing (A Minion), Lester Parry (Gryvook), and Mike Slatcher (Uljabaan)

The plot is simple – the village of Cresdon Green, Buckinghamshire, is a normal English town that has just happened to be slowly invaded by aliens. It starts with a dome being placed over the village and then Uljabaan, an alien trying desperately hard to impress his superiors, attempting to blend in with the villagers. Whilst some embrace the aliens, others, led by the rebellious Katrina Lyons, want to see the aliens gone. Hilarity ensues. [Read more…] about Review: Chandler’s Ford MDG Players: ‘Welcome to our village, please invade carefully’

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Review: Chandler’s Ford Joint Charities 46th Christmas Market 2019

November 16, 2019 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

The joint charities Christmas Market in Chandler’s Ford last weekend didn’t disappoint. The market is now in its 46th year, but the passion never seems to fade over time. You see the same people running the market, and you see familiar faces supporting their chosen charities and informing people about the work that they do, and why they need your donation and support. More and more visitors come to the market each year as the market is such a beautiful Chandler’s Ford Christmas tradition.

I like the warmth and friendliness of the market so much that I go there each year to see old friends, and meet friends for coffee at Dovetail Café afterwards. It’s the sort of market where you have no chance of breaking the bank, and you can buy affordable thoughtful little gifts, stocking fillers, some nice pens and notebooks, little torches, storybooks, toys, and some really good quality Christmas cards.

Former Eastleigh Mayor Cllr Jane Welsh opened the 46th Christmas Market run by Chandler’s Ford Joint Charities Committee. (Left to right): Caroline Husain, Cllr Jane Welsh, and Val Milner, chairman of the Chandler’s Ford Joint Charities Committee.
Former Eastleigh Mayor Cllr Jane Welsh (centre) opened the 46th Christmas Market run by Chandler’s Ford Joint Charities Committee. (Left): Caroline Husain, and on the right, Val Milner, chairman of the Chandler’s Ford Joint Charities Committee.

The market this year was opened by former Eastleigh Mayor Councillor Jane Welsh. The Joint Charities Annual Christmas Market was held at the Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church Hall. These were the charities that took part.

46th Chandler's Ford Joint Charities Christmas Market
46th Chandler’s Ford Joint Charities Christmas Market

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Fryern Hill Post Office Re-opens (temporarily) Monday Afternoon (18th November 2019)

November 15, 2019 By SO53 News 3 Comments

This morning, Aaron Joseph, the Fryern Hill gift and stationery shop manager, told Chandler’s Ford Today that the post office will re-open on Monday the 18th of November 2019, from around 2pm.

He said The Post Office team would re-start the system from before noon, and it might take around 2 hours to set everything up. So it’s likely that the post office would re-open from around 2pm.

It’s great news for the local people – though it’s unsure how long the post office will continue to run. It’s a relief for local residents and businesses during this busy Christmas time.

The Chandler's Ford Fryern Hill post office will re-open from around 2pm on Monday 18th November 2019.
The Chandler’s Ford Fryern Hill post office will re-open from around 2pm on Monday 18th November 2019.
Post office re-opening
Post office re-opening

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MDG Players’ Production: ‘Welcome to our village, please invade carefully’ – Thursday 28th – Saturday 30th November

November 2, 2019 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

Chandler's Ford Today upcoming events in Chandler's Ford and around Eastleigh

MDG Players’ next production is ‘Welcome to our village, please invade carefully’ by Eddie Robson on Thursday 28th – Saturday 30th November, in the Dovetail Centre Café, of Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church, at 7.30pm.

Tickets £8 can be purchased from The Dovetail Café or Brenda Discombe on 023 8025 3922 or email: johndiscombe1962@talktalk.net

MDG Players next production is *‘Welcome to our village, please invade carefully’* by Eddie Robson on Thursday 28^th – Saturday 30^th November in the Dovetail Centre Café at 7.30pm.
MDG Players’ November production is ‘Welcome to our village, please invade carefully’ by Eddie Robson – Thursday 28th – Saturday 30th November in the Dovetail Centre Café at 7.30pm.

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Steve Brine MP on the Fryern Hill Post Office: “unlikely to be resolved this side of Christmas”

October 26, 2019 By SO53 News 7 Comments

Following the sudden closure of the Fryern Hill Post Office, Winchester and Chandler’s Ford MP Steve Brine has given an update via his Facebook post.

“Thank you to constituents who have contacted me this week after the sudden closure of the PO at Fryern Hill in Chandler’s Ford. Had a confidential briefing from the Post Office this morning to understand what’s gone on here. Suffice to say, while I understand the temptation to grandstand and stir this up, it’s very complex and is extremely unlikely to be resolved this side of Christmas. [Read more…] about Steve Brine MP on the Fryern Hill Post Office: “unlikely to be resolved this side of Christmas”

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Urgent: Chandler’s Ford Residents: Will You Help Save the Fryern Hill Post Office?

October 19, 2019 By SO53 News 9 Comments

Aaron Joseph, the Fryern Hill Post Office manager, told Chandler’s Ford Today that Post Office Ltd has decided to close the post office down.

It’s happening on the 23rd of October. They are also taking away the computers, which will make it impossible to re-open any time soon. [Read more…] about Urgent: Chandler’s Ford Residents: Will You Help Save the Fryern Hill Post Office?

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Harvest Festival: Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church Sunday 29th September 2019

September 20, 2019 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

Yesterday evening the Chandler’s Ford Today household had the following conversation:

Man: “Someone has just dropped this Harvest Festival thing for you.”

Woman: “Oh, who’s that?” “Perhaps someone is delivering the leaflets to the whole neighbourhood, not just for me?”

Man: “Don’t know.” “I think it’s just for you.” [Read more…] about Harvest Festival: Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church Sunday 29th September 2019

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Stories of Sanctuary – Saturday 9th November 7.30 pm Performing at Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church

September 17, 2019 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

Stories of Sanctuary

A date for your diary!

On Saturday November 9th 7.30 pm Stories of Sanctuary will be performing at Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church.

Free entrance. Pay what you decide donation. From 3-5 pm there will be a pop-up choir session for anyone who would like to learn the songs (with the option but no obligation to sing along at the concert!) [Read more…] about Stories of Sanctuary – Saturday 9th November 7.30 pm Performing at Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church

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Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists – Now in Chandler’s Ford

May 25, 2019 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

This morning at the Fryern Arcade I was surprised to see that we now have a Specsavers in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists – Now in Chandler’s Ford

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Chandler’s Ford St George’s Day Parade 28th April 2019

April 29, 2019 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

The annual St George’s Day parade took place yesterday in Chandler’s Ford. We have brilliant images from the parade yesterday (28th April 2019) in Chandler’s Ford. These photographs were taken by Richard Doyle. Thank you, Richard.

The 14th Eastleigh Scout and Guide Band (The Spitfires), in perfect step, marched on Chandler’s Ford St George’s Day Parade 2019. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford St George’s Day Parade 28th April 2019

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