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This is the time of year for festivals. After the self-imposed misery of Lent, it starts with Easter. When is Easter? Bishop’s secretaries throughout the land are kept busy answering that question.

Easter Sunday is the first Sunday after the full moon that occurs on or soonest after March 21st, the Spring Equinox. So now you know for all time. The earliest Easter Sunday will be on March 22nd but that will not happen until 2285 so you need not worry about it. The latest possible is April 25th and that will be in 2038. [Read more…] about Festivals

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Chandler’s Ford Fryern Funtasia 1 May 2017

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The Fryern Funtasia is a community event organised by local volunteers and businesses, with the support of the Chandler’s Ford Parish Council. The Fryern Funtasia has become one of the most popular local community events in recent years, and it is in its 6th year.

Today the event was officially opened by the Mayor of Eastleigh, Councillor Des Scott. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Fryern Funtasia 1 May 2017

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Chandler’s Ford Events from April to June 2017

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There’ll be many great events in and around Chandler’s Ford from April, but some are just slightly more surprising than others:

General Election: Thursday 8th June 2017


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Fun Day – Fryern Funtasia 2016

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Another first for me this year has been to visit the Fryern Funtasia on Bank Holiday Monday, 2nd May 2016.  How to tell it is a Bank Holiday Monday? Because the weather closes in!

The weather held off long enough to not get in the way of a good show at the Fryern Recreation Ground. Nor did it stop the youngsters having a wonderful time on the bouncy castle, the bouncy slides, the pony ride, go kart track and so on. [Read more…] about Fun Day – Fryern Funtasia 2016

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Chandler’s Ford Fryern Funtasia 2016

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Music. Food. Ponies. Dogs. Games. Stalls. Friends. Queen.

Fryern Funtasia this afternoon on the Fryern Recreation Ground was enjoyable.

It’s the 5th Fryern Funtasia event in Chandler’s Ford. The Fryern Funtasia is a community event organised by local volunteers and businesses, with the help of the Chandler’s Ford Parish Council. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Fryern Funtasia 2016

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Voice of a Teenager: How to Improve Chandler’s Ford

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After the summer holiday in Perth and Singapore, I thought it would take a long while to get used to Chandler’s Ford life, but I have been able to recover quickly and adjust to the ordinary. My perception on many things changed slightly, more specifically how Chandler’s Ford can be improved.

Obviously I don’t hate it here. [Read more…] about Voice of a Teenager: How to Improve Chandler’s Ford

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Kick Start Christian Aid Fundraising with Chandler’s Ford Inter-Church Football Match

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Were you aware that an exciting football match was taking place at the Fryern Funtasia yesterday?

Fryern Funtasia reflects how the Chandler’s Ford community is connected – through music, drama, games, charity work, leisure, and social activities.

Our local churches gathered to show how they could have a bit of fun, and also raised awareness for Christian Aid. [Read more…] about Kick Start Christian Aid Fundraising with Chandler’s Ford Inter-Church Football Match

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Build a Community We Are Proud of: Fryern Funtasia 4th May 2015

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Hundreds of people indulged in a great day at the fourth Fryern Funtasia this afternoon at Fryern Recreation Ground.

Fryern Funtasia is a community-led event organised by local volunteers and local businesses, with support from Chandler’s Ford Parish Council.

Fryern Funtasia is a fusion of village fete with funfair atmosphere: [Read more…] about Build a Community We Are Proud of: Fryern Funtasia 4th May 2015

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Chandler’s Ford Updates: What’s around the Corner for You?

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Great News! Gibson’s Card Gallery at The Mall has re-opened.

Gibson’s Card Gallery was closed in April for a while, but re-opened just a few days ago.

Gibson’s Card Gallery is one of the oldest independent shops in Chandler’s Ford. It specialises in birthday cards, balloons, and gifts.

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Harris Hawk Flying over Our Faces

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We live in West End, have two young children, and had no plans for the early May bank holiday. When I read about the Fryern Funtasia in Chandler’s Ford it sounded ideal; not too far away, lots for the girls to do and some falconry as well which I’m always interested to see.

As it happened the conditions weren’t ideal for Falcon High to get the best out of their birds; [Read more…] about Harris Hawk Flying over Our Faces

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The Myth of Thomas The Tank Engine

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I met the Fat Controller Russell again in Chandler’s Ford.

Russell and his father Chris charmed the people who rode their steam train at the Fryern Funtasia last Monday.

I spent most of my afternoon at the steam train, observing people and watching the steam train puff out its smoke and steam as it chugged along its 100-foot-long track. [Read more…] about The Myth of Thomas The Tank Engine

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The Chameleons: Vicar of Dibley

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At the Fryern Funtasia on Monday, we had loads of visitors and we handed out lots of information about Chameleon Theatre Company as well as flyers about our next production, The Vicar of Dibley.

The Vicar of Dibley will be staging from Thursday 24th to Saturday 26th of July at The Ritchie Hall, Hursley Road in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about The Chameleons: Vicar of Dibley

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First Aider and First Responder

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What does a First Responder do? How are First Responders different from First Aiders?

We saw both St John Ambulance and Chandler’s Ford & Eastleigh Community First Responders at the Fryern Funtasia in Chandler’s Ford on Monday.

Let me explain. [Read more…] about First Aider and First Responder

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Fryern Funtasia 2014: Marie Curie for Betty Heath

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Betty Heath was 97 years old when she passed away on 29th January 2014.

Yesterday, the younger generations of Betty’s family, who all live in Chandler’s Ford, were raising money for Marie Curie at the Fryern Funtasia in Chandler’s Ford.

I met them and they have a moving story to tell. [Read more…] about Fryern Funtasia 2014: Marie Curie for Betty Heath

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Fryern Funtasia 2013: Blissful With Centrestage Youth

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At Fryern Funtasia 2013 in Chandler’s Ford, I relaxed on the grass and enjoyed a blissful open air theatre moment. It was a luxury.

Fryern Recreation Ground was filled with music: Chandler’s Ford Boys’ Brigade Brass Band, Cool Jazz by David Tripp, and the open air theatre by the very talented young people from Centrestage Productions Youth Theatre. [Read more…] about Fryern Funtasia 2013: Blissful With Centrestage Youth

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Fryern Funtasia 2013: Steam Train With Charming Fat Controller

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The Fat Controller thoroughly enjoyed himself at Fryern Funtasia 2013 in Chandler’s Ford. He was meticulous with his job. He entertained young and old visitors with a great sense of humour.

After one exhausting duty, Russell had a chat with me and joked that the Fat Controller does exist. [Read more…] about Fryern Funtasia 2013: Steam Train With Charming Fat Controller

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