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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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Christmas Card Reunited Thanks To Streetlife

December 26, 2014 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

This Christmas, I did something remarkable – reuniting a Christmas card to its rightful recipient.

Every year I receive some cards to unknown people at my address. Perhaps the intentional recipients had lived here 20 years ago. Perhaps the senders never bother to update their Christmas card lists.

This year, one particular Christmas card felt heavy. It either contained a stash of cash or some photographs. [Read more…] about Christmas Card Reunited Thanks To Streetlife

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Merry Christmas: From Good Neighbours Brian And Suzette Matthews

December 25, 2014 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

Suzette and Brian Matthews miss the people and friends in Chandler's Ford.

Do you remember The Precinct Gift Centre?

I miss this little gift shop very much.

The Precinct Gift Centre was loved by many. It held many local people’s childhood memories.

It was my favourite gift shop. Sadly, the shop closed in February 2006 after 16 years [Read more…] about Merry Christmas: From Good Neighbours Brian And Suzette Matthews

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Christmas Greetings For Chandler’s Ford 2014

December 23, 2014 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

Update 1st Nov 2016: Closed: Stairway Bakery and Coffee Shop at Fryern Arcade

Original post (below):

Have you had mince pies with your loved ones yet?

Why not visit The Coffee Room at the Methodist Church? The delicious home-made mince pie is 30 pence. I’ve had a few. [Read more…] about Christmas Greetings For Chandler’s Ford 2014

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Christingle Service Chandler’s Ford St. Boniface Church 2014

December 21, 2014 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

This morning, my son and I attended the Christingle service at St. Boniface Church as our Christmas tradition.

It was a beautiful service led by Reverend Christine Whitehead. One hundred Christingles were given out to children and their families.

Linda Read got her daughters and a few volunteers to help prepare for Christingles, [Read more…] about Christingle Service Chandler’s Ford St. Boniface Church 2014

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Shop Local: Brambridge Park Christmas Craft Fair

December 20, 2014 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

Brambridge Park Christmas 2016 update:
Santa visits Brambridge Santa's grotto 2016

Below was my original post published on 20th December 2014

This morning I visited the Craft Fair again at Brambridge Park Garden Centre on Kiln Lane.

I bought a lovely crocheted blanket and mini crocheted crosses from Sue and Rachel Potter.

The theme for the blanket is a Tardis. The blanket will sit comfortable on my son’s lap when he watches Doctor Who at Christmas. [Read more…] about Shop Local: Brambridge Park Christmas Craft Fair

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Comedian Paul Kerensa Brought Comedy And Carols To Chandler’s Ford

December 19, 2014 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

Paul Kerensa comedian

Stand-up comedian Paul Kerensa, well-known for his scriptwriting for Miranda and Not Going Out, came to St. Martin in the Wood Church in Hiltingbury last weekend for an evening of comedy and carols.

Performing to a packed church on 13th December (Saturday), Paul and his friends, [Read more…] about Comedian Paul Kerensa Brought Comedy And Carols To Chandler’s Ford

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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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Fabulous Things To Enjoy This Christmas In Chandler’s Ford

December 14, 2014 By Janet Williams 9 Comments

I need your help to come up with an achievable, fabulous ‘to-do’ list for the next two weeks for Christmas in Chandler’s Ford.

I’m inspired by an article “14 things to do with the kids this Christmas” by Bitterne Park. In Chandler’s Ford, let’s create our own ‘to-do’ list.

(Don’t we just love making ‘lists’?) [Read more…] about Fabulous Things To Enjoy This Christmas In Chandler’s Ford

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Selwood: Spectacular Christmas Tree in Chandler’s Ford 2014

December 10, 2014 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

For me, Christmas only starts when the Christmas tree at Selwood on Bournemouth Road in Chandler’s Ford is erected.

This year, Selwood once again welcomes Christmas with a spectacular Christmas tree.

This handsome Christmas tree with a striking star not only arouses Christmas spirit, but also welcomes travellers. [Read more…] about Selwood: Spectacular Christmas Tree in Chandler’s Ford 2014

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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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Chandler’s Ford Today November 2014 Round-up

December 6, 2014 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

We published 45 posts in November this year.

Our posts in November centred on Remembrance, Christmas markets / fayres, and history (Montgomery of Alamein School in Winchester, the Hutments).

November we also carried stories of charitable work (Jubilee Sailing Trust, Kenya Project UK), theatre review (Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense), community news (road safety and burglaries in Chandler’s Ford), nature (woodpecker in Hiltingbury), and many more. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Today November 2014 Round-up

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Central Precinct: 2014 Christmas Lights Now Switched on

December 5, 2014 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

The “Precinct Pals” welcomed Christmas today with mulled wine and mince pies in Chandler’s Ford.

At the Central Precinct, Christmas celebration was done differently. There was no need for Santa Claus or a horse carriage.

Of course there was no need for road closure either.

Instead, the lights were delicately [Read more…] about Central Precinct: 2014 Christmas Lights Now Switched on

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You’re Invited: Mulled Wine & Mince Pies At Central Precinct Friday 4pm – 5pm

December 4, 2014 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

Tomorrow (Friday 5th December) between 4pm and 5pm, the Christmas tree lights at the Central Precinct of Chandler’s Ford will be turned on.

What? A Christmas tree at the Central Precinct? Where is it?

Well, you just have to walk past the gigantic recycling bins, walk straight into the courtyard, and pass two yew trees. [Read more…] about You’re Invited: Mulled Wine & Mince Pies At Central Precinct Friday 4pm – 5pm

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Age Concern Chandler’s Ford Carol Service 2014

December 4, 2014 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

Yesterday I left work early to attend the carol service of Age Concern Chandler’s Ford at the Methodist Church.

Thornden School Wind Band and Toynbee School Choir, with their youthful energy, enthusiasm and talents, impressed the senior members of our community, making the carol service a much cherished event. [Read more…] about Age Concern Chandler’s Ford Carol Service 2014

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Christmas Arrives At Fryern Arcade

December 3, 2014 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

This evening, Fryern Arcade was filled with Christmas spirit.

Children from The Federation of Fryern Infant and Junior Schools were singing Christmas carols at the Fryern Arcade.

Santa also turned up. Shops opened late. [Read more…] about Christmas Arrives At Fryern Arcade

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Fryern Arcade: Christmas Trees and Christmas Carols

December 2, 2014 By Janet Williams

Christmas isn’t too far away.

Jimmy Peters, who grows and sells Christmas trees, has once again appeared at the Fryern Arcade of Chandler’s Ford selling Christmas trees.

Jimmy Peters’ Christmas trees come from Marwell.

Last year when Jimmy sold his Christmas trees at the Fryern Arcade, he was next to the conventional D & G Hardware store. [Read more…] about Fryern Arcade: Christmas Trees and Christmas Carols

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