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History of Hiltonbury Farmhouse

January 21, 2015 By Andy Vining 19 Comments

History of Hiiltonbury Farmhouse, Chandler's Ford, by Andy Vining.

A few days ago my wife and I had the pleasure of meeting up with Janet Williams and her husband at the Hiltonbury Pub, my old home, and we discussed the way Chandler’s Ford had grown over the years.

In the entrance hall of the pub there is a photograph of Hiltonbury taken from the air in about 1974 and Janet suggested that I took a photograph of it and put it on the blog with some descriptions of some of the buildings in the photographs so here goes. [Read more…] about History of Hiltonbury Farmhouse

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Online Writing: What Do You Do to Recharge?

January 11, 2015 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

I have been writing online on WordPress for 7 years. Writing has become a habit and I don’t normally stop.

I know too well that a short break is fine, but if you take a lengthy hiatus, it’s more difficult to find the same momentum in writing again.

What happens if you find the writing goddess has suddenly withdrawn her inspiration? [Read more…] about Online Writing: What Do You Do to Recharge?

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The Vining Family and Hiltonbury Farmhouse

January 6, 2015 By Andy Vining 16 Comments

My family farmed the North and South Millers Dale and surrounding areas for over 100 years living in Hiltonbury Farmhouse until 1976.

On the 6th of May in 2012, my family gave a picnic table and benches at the corner of North Millers Dale (off Hursley Road) to the NMDCA (North Millers Dale Community Association), unfortunately the little plaque attached to the table was removed some time ago.

Vining’s Copse is named after my family. [Read more…] about The Vining Family and Hiltonbury Farmhouse

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6 Things That Put Chandler’s Ford on The Map in 2014

January 3, 2015 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

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

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A Year of Chandler’s Ford Today Posts 2014

January 1, 2015 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

Chandler’s Ford Today had just over 62,000 views from February to December in 2014.

(Early data from March 2013 to January 2014 was lost as a result of changing web-hosting provider.) [Read more…] about A Year of Chandler’s Ford Today Posts 2014

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Top 9 Article Series in Chandler’s Ford Today 2014

December 30, 2014 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

On Chandler’s Ford Today, we pride ourselves on creating value-added posts to you.

In the past year, we have a strong team of 50 local writers, authors, and contributors.

If you wrote one post in the past year, thank you for a great start.

If you wrote 20, 30, 50 posts, thank you [Read more…] about Top 9 Article Series in Chandler’s Ford Today 2014

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John Wilson’s “Dear John” Letter – 20 Years After Thornden School

December 29, 2014 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

20 years ago John Wilson wrote a letter to himself at Thornden School in Chandler’s Ford.

Now, a 33-year-old journalist from the University of Winchester, John opens the letter, which was kindly corrected by his teacher 20 years ago.

You now have the privilege to follow John while he takes a hilarious and poignant trip back to 1994, [Read more…] about John Wilson’s “Dear John” Letter – 20 Years After Thornden School

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Top 15 Informative Chandler’s Ford Today Blog Posts Of 2014

December 29, 2014 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

Yesterday, we explored Top 15 Chandler’s Ford Today Blog Posts of 2014.

Today let’s enjoy top 15 informative posts written by Chandler’s Ford writers in the past year.

The writers have enriched our views of the world with their reflections, travel, and charitable work. [Read more…] about Top 15 Informative Chandler’s Ford Today Blog Posts Of 2014

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Top 15 Chandler’s Ford Today Blog Posts of 2014

December 28, 2014 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

At year’s end, let’s look back at the top posts on Chandler’s Ford Today in year 2014.

Today I would like to draw your attention to top posts with valuable comments.

Many of you have asked intelligent questions and have written intelligent comments. Thank you for reading the posts, and also taking the time to add to the conversations on the posts. [Read more…] about Top 15 Chandler’s Ford Today Blog Posts of 2014

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Limerick – Christmas

December 24, 2014 By Allison Symes Leave a Comment

What I like most about Christmas Day
Is listening out for old Santa’s sleigh.
I hear the reindeer’s hoof
Land so hard on my roof.
At least that keeps the burglars at bay! [Read more…] about Limerick – Christmas

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Who Reads Chandler’s Ford Today?

December 15, 2014 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

Who reads Chandler’s Ford Today? Who links to Chandler’s Ford Today?

On a busy day, Chandler’s Ford Today receives 700 page views a day. In recent months, we have 350 page views a day on average.

For a 20-month-old non-commercial website for the Chandler’s Ford community, [Read more…] about Who Reads Chandler’s Ford Today?

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How Chandler’s Ford Today Makes An Impact In Your Life

December 9, 2014 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

It is official! Chandler’s Ford Today has got a new ‘fan’ – Eastleigh Borough Council.

In the December edition of Chandler’s Ford & Hiltingbury News (CFH News), Chandler’s Ford Today is recommended as a website which you should bookmark. [Read more…] about How Chandler’s Ford Today Makes An Impact In Your Life

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Support Chandler’s Ford Authors: Books Available from Fryern Arcade WH Smith

November 25, 2014 By SO53 News 3 Comments

From today, WH Smith in Chandler’s Ford has started selling two novels by Chandler’s Ford author, Richard Hardie.

Richard Hardie’s two books are: Leap of Faith and Trouble With Swords.

Currently, WH Smith in Chandler’s Ford is the exclusive bookshop selling Richard Hardie’s books. [Read more…] about Support Chandler’s Ford Authors: Books Available from Fryern Arcade WH Smith

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Interview Chandler’s Ford Writer Allison Symes: Part 2

November 15, 2014 By Janet Williams 52 Comments

Allison Symes

In the last post, Chandler’s Ford writer Allison Symes shared her passion with writing. She has taken us into her Fairy Kingdom.

Allison writes on her websites, Fairytales with Bite and This World and Others.

Today, Allison shares with us her publishing journey, and gives us some publishing tips. [Read more…] about Interview Chandler’s Ford Writer Allison Symes: Part 2

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Interview Chandler’s Ford Writer Allison Symes

November 15, 2014 By Janet Williams 60 Comments

I have had the pleasure of interviewing Chandler’s Ford writer Allison Symes.

Allison Symes loves reading and writing fairytales.

Novels are her first love, though she also flirts with short stories, occasionally has a fling with poems and now writes radio scripts.

[Read more…] about Interview Chandler’s Ford Writer Allison Symes

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Halloween: Why Do People Like Being Scared?

October 31, 2014 By Ben Williams Leave a Comment

It’s Halloween! If you were any normal person my age, you will probably be counting down the hours until trick-or-treating. But, seeing how I’m the self-appointed “Scrooge of Halloween”, I’m not.

In fact I already expressed my reasons why I don’t like Halloween last year. [Read more…] about Halloween: Why Do People Like Being Scared?

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The Shambelurklers Return: Support National Autistic Society

October 28, 2014 By SO53 News 7 Comments

The Shambelurklers Return: Raising money for children on the autism spectrum.

The Shambelurklers Return is a collection of short stories and poems for children. Two of the stories were written by Chandler’s Ford authors, Allison Symes and Richard Hardie.

All royalties of the book go directly to The National Autistic Society, the UK’s leading charity for people affected by autism. [Read more…] about The Shambelurklers Return: Support National Autistic Society

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WH Smith Chandler’s Ford: Good Books In Community

October 25, 2014 By Janet Williams

I am delighted to see WH Smith at the Fryern Arcade in Chandler’s Ford has started selling books.

Yesterday afternoon I saw a good selection of books at WH Smith. One book relevant to Chandler’s Ford is The Chandler’s Ford Story: From Earliest Times to the 21st Century, by Barbara Hillier and Gerald Ponting. [Read more…] about WH Smith Chandler’s Ford: Good Books In Community

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Fantasy Books by Richard Hardie: Now in Chandler’s Ford Library

October 24, 2014 By SO53 News 6 Comments

Would you like to encourage your teenage children to read over the half-term holiday?

The fantasy books for Young Adults by Chandler’s Ford writer Richard Hardie are now available in Chandler’s Ford Library and Southampton Civic Center Library, on the Teen / Young Adult shelves.

The two books are: Leap of Faith and Trouble With Swords. [Read more…] about Fantasy Books by Richard Hardie: Now in Chandler’s Ford Library

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Why Are The Daleks So Popular?

August 30, 2014 By Ben Williams 1 Comment

Daleks

The new Doctor Who episode Into the Dalek will be shown tonight and I am excited! Why shouldn’t I be? It’s Doctor Who! But many people have stated that it is too early to introduce the Daleks to Capaldi’s Doctor two episodes into the series.

I’m optimistic though, after all, every single Doctor (except the Eighth) have faced the Daleks [Read more…] about Why Are The Daleks So Popular?

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