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Janet Williams

Re-dedication of Chandler’s Ford War Memorial

October 19, 2014 By Janet Williams 8 Comments

The re-dedication service for the recently renovated Chandler’s Ford War Memorial took place this afternoon (Sunday 19th October at 3pm) outside St. Boniface Church at the War Memorial.

It was a moving service. Every name of the fallen who were commemorated on the Chandler’s Ford War Memorial was read out. [Read more…] about Re-dedication of Chandler’s Ford War Memorial

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Example of French Baguette Connection To Inspire You

October 18, 2014 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

Dave Boswell runs a small, successful French Baguette business in Chandler’s Ford.

The French Baguette Connection Ltd. at the Central Precinct of Chandler’s Ford is an inspiring story.

Dave Boswell established the French Baguette Connection in 2000. His shop at the Central Precinct only opens from 1pm to 3pm to the public. [Read more…] about Example of French Baguette Connection To Inspire You

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Chandler’s Ford Snooker Club and Central Precinct

October 15, 2014 By Janet Williams 13 Comments

The Central Precinct of Chandler’s Ford is a paradise for snooker players. Chandler’s Ford Snooker Club is located at the back of the Central Precinct, facing Ahmad Tea company.

It is the last remaining snooker club in Winchester, Chandler’s Ford and Eastleigh.

The family run club has ten well-maintained tables and is open seven days a week to members and non-members. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Snooker Club and Central Precinct

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Re-dedication Service For Chandler’s Ford War Memorial

October 14, 2014 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

From the website of the Parish Church:

“There will be a short ecumenical re-dedication service for the recently renovated Chandler’s Ford War Memorial on Sunday 19th October at 3.00pm. All welcome. ” (Parish of Chandler’s Ford)

I walked past Chandler’s Ford War Memorial [Read more…] about Re-dedication Service For Chandler’s Ford War Memorial

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Asante Chandler’s Ford Coffee Shop Closure

October 10, 2014 By Janet Williams 13 Comments

Asante closure feature

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

Original post (below):

The last trading day for Asante coffee shop on Winchester Road in Chandler’s Ford will be on Saturday October 18th 2014.

Asante coffee shops were set up by Paul and Shirley Barter five years ago. Another Asante coffee shop is in Romsey.

The coffee shops aim to support the charity Citizens 4 change (c4c), to help provide funds to [Read more…] about Asante Chandler’s Ford Coffee Shop Closure

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Is Chandler’s Ford Central Precinct International?

October 9, 2014 By Janet Williams 13 Comments

Is Chandler’s Ford international?

At the Central Precinct of Chandler’s Ford, we have: Bengal Spice Take-away, Leela Thai Massage, Special Thai Restaurant, China Wok Chinese Take-away, and French Baguette Connection Ltd.

Don’t forget we also have the HSBC Bank, which put Chandler’s Ford in the national news, more than once.
[Read more…] about Is Chandler’s Ford Central Precinct International?

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New Ramalley Hall Lego Brick Cufflink Fundraiser

October 7, 2014 By Janet Williams 8 Comments

Second Ramalley Scout Hut, Chandler's Ford.

Last weekend, I learned about the new Ramalley Hall fundraiser in Chandler’s Ford.

The second Chandler’s Ford Ramalley Scout Group was raising awareness and money for the build of a new community hall. In total they require £270,000.

I met the group at the Hiltingbury St. Martins Craft & Cakes Community Event. [Read more…] about New Ramalley Hall Lego Brick Cufflink Fundraiser

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How Hiltingbury St. Martins Craft & Cakes Connects Community

October 4, 2014 By Janet Williams 17 Comments

Reindeer visited Chandler’s Ford today. Cute reindeer carved by Matthew Swan marked the Christmas shopping season in Chandler’s Ford this afternoon.

Matthew from Hiltingbury is a trainer tree surgeon, who works for Chant Landscapes. Matthew’s cheerful reindeer are popular. They remind us that Christmas is only 11 weeks away.  [Read more…] about How Hiltingbury St. Martins Craft & Cakes Connects Community

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Craft & Cakes: St. Martin In The Wood Church

October 3, 2014 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

There will be a Craft and Cakes community event at St. Martin in the Wood Church in Hiltingbury tomorrow afternoon, from 1pm to 4pm.

It’s a great community event for Chandler’s Ford. You’re very welcome.

There will be crafts to try and buy, jewellery making, cupcake icing, and tea and cakes. [Read more…] about Craft & Cakes: St. Martin In The Wood Church

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Brambridge Park Craft Club Crafting For Charity

October 2, 2014 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

Brambridge crafters raised money for Hampshire Riding Therapy Centre.

What happens when local crafters meet at Brambridge Park Garden Centre in Eastleigh?

Jackie Edmunds and a few local crafters meet at Brambridge Park Garden Centre every Wednesday to craft together, swap ideas, and support one another.

Recently the crafters also raised fund for Hampshire Riding Therapy Centre. [Read more…] about Brambridge Park Craft Club Crafting For Charity

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Eastleigh Mardi Gras 2014: Fun, Joy, Charities for Community

September 21, 2014 By Janet Williams 8 Comments

Eastleigh Mardi Gras 2014

I spent half a day in Eastleigh town centre yesterday to watch Eastleigh Mardi Gras.

Traditionally Mardi Gras (or Fat Tuesday in French) is a Christian holiday, commonly known as Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day or Pancake Tuesday in the UK. Mardi Gras normally takes place around February or March each year. [Read more…] about Eastleigh Mardi Gras 2014: Fun, Joy, Charities for Community

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New Grover Butchers At Fryern Arcade

September 19, 2014 By Janet Williams 15 Comments

Tony Padfield and Lewis Vigor, new butchers, Fryern Arcade, Chandler's Ford.

Tony is back. Now we have new butchers at the Fryern Arcade in Chandler’s Ford.

The manager is Tony Padfield, from Highfield, who used to run Dukes Butchers just across the road at The Mall in Chandler’s Ford for 11 years.

The butchers’ shop called Grover Butchers opened yesterday. The sign still isn’t up yet. [Read more…] about New Grover Butchers At Fryern Arcade

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Hiltingbury Extravaganza 2014 Chandler’s Ford

September 14, 2014 By Janet Williams 16 Comments

Mike and Fin

I went to Hiltingbury Extravaganza this afternoon with my teenage son. It was a beautiful day. Hiltingbury was buzzing with excitement.

I took some photos to show you some interesting people and stalls that I saw today.

[Read more…] about Hiltingbury Extravaganza 2014 Chandler’s Ford

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Mid-Autumn Moon, Love, And Myths

September 9, 2014 By Janet Williams 7 Comments

Jade rabbit and Chang'e

I nearly forgot it was Mid-Autumn Festival yesterday (8th of September) – on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month.

I learned as a child that the moon on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month was the brightest. Scientifically I now know it may not be the truth.

Mid-Autumn Festival is my favourite festival of all Chinese festivals. The fullness of the moon reflects [Read more…] about Mid-Autumn Moon, Love, And Myths

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Chandler’s Ford Hocombe Mead Vandalism

September 6, 2014 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

Burnt owl sculpture at Hocombe Mead, Chandler's Ford.

This morning, my son and I visited Hocombe Mead to check on the vandalised carved oak tree.

On Streetlife.com, I learned that some vandals had set fire to the tree stump containing the beautifully carved owl in our local beautiful nature reserve.

[Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Hocombe Mead Vandalism

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Life In Children Cancer Ward At Southampton General Hospital

September 3, 2014 By Janet Williams 8 Comments

I normally do not write about current emotive news on this site, but the story of Ashya King is so compelling that I feel I have a duty to share what I know about the children cancer ward at Southampton General Hospital.

Twelve years ago, my son was treated at Piam Brown Ward, children’s oncology and haematology centre for the Wessex region, based at Southampton General Hospital. This was the same ward that had also treated Ashya King, [Read more…] about Life In Children Cancer Ward At Southampton General Hospital

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New Chandler’s Ford – Southampton Airport Parkway Station Bus Service

September 2, 2014 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

Chandler's Ford Xelabus

Xelabus has started their new service X5 between Chandler’s Ford and Southampton Airport Parkway stations from Monday 1 September.

This Monday to Friday service will operate from 0700 in the morning to 1900 and is designed primarily to encourage commuters to the industrial and corporate parks in and around Chandler’s Ford to travel by train rather than contribute to the traffic congestion each day.  [Read more…] about New Chandler’s Ford – Southampton Airport Parkway Station Bus Service

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Brambridge Park Craft Fair: Connecting Local Crafters

August 31, 2014 By Janet Williams 5 Comments

Sian Hayden Jewellery maker

The craft fair at Brambridge Park Garden Centre yesterday was refreshing.

Amongst fuchsias, geraniums and pansies, I found knitted tea cosies, embossed cards, delightful hand-made jewellery and Rule Britannia handbags by local independent crafters.

I hope that Brambridge Park garden centre will continue [Read more…] about Brambridge Park Craft Fair: Connecting Local Crafters

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Fryern Arcade WH Smith Local & Post Office Open

August 29, 2014 By Janet Williams 10 Comments

WH Smith Local and Post Office at Fryern Arcade, Chandler's Ford.

Update: WH Smith and Post Office Fryern Arcade Christmas 2014 opening times:

I saw this notice on the window of WH Smith and Post Office at the Fryern Arcade recently, about its Christmas 2014 opening times:

Monday 22 Dec and Tuesday 23 Dec: 8am to 6pm
Wed 24th Dec: 8am to 12.30pm
Thursday 25 Dec to 26 Dec: closed
Sat 27 Dec: 8am to 6pm
Sunday 28 Dec: closed [Read more…] about Fryern Arcade WH Smith Local & Post Office Open

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Successful Eastleigh Craft Market

August 24, 2014 By Janet Williams 9 Comments

Soma Daya freebird in Eastleigh craft market.

I visited Eastleigh Craft Market yesterday at Market Street and really enjoyed it.

I hope the craft market will return as it shows immense talents of local artists and crafters and celebrates creativity in the community. [Read more…] about Successful Eastleigh Craft Market

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