Is church boring?
People who went to the Crib Service at St. Boniface Church on Christmas Eve may answer “No”.
On Christmas Eve, the traditional family Crib Service was turned into an evening of entertainment, in the form of Who Wants To Be A Christmas Millionaire?
Do you know how tall this Christmas tree is?
I often find the gigantic Christmas tree at Selwood Pump Sales & Manufacturing on Bournemouth Road fascinating.
Old residents in Chandler’s Ford told me that Selwood dresses up the most stunning (and possibly the tallest) Christmas tree every year in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about History of Selwood Christmas Tree in Chandler’s Ford
Have you heard of the Princess Mary’s Christmas Gift in 1914?
It was the World War One Princess Mary Brass Gift Tin.
I had a rare opportunity to hold this special brass tin last week.
Thousands of brass tins [Read more…] about Princess Mary’s Christmas Gift 1914
Christmas is a time of celebration, joy and reflection.
We also enjoy the company of our family and friends. Today, my friend shares some beautiful music with me, sung by our talented young people in Chandler’s Ford.
Let’s appreciate two Christian songs “Do You Hear What I Hear?” and Pie Jesu by Thornden School’s Year 11 Ensemble. Their voices are angelic — simply beautiful. [Read more…] about Beautiful Singing By Thornden School Year 11 Ensemble
My friend has just finished her Christmas decorations and she sent me an email saying, “I’m sure you would think the lights were over the top!!”
I would pop over to appreciate her lights tomorrow. [Read more…] about Dazzling Christmas Lights in Chandler’s Ford
This morning, I attended the Christingle Service at the Parish Church of Chandler’s Ford. The church was packed with local parents and their children. Nearly 100 Christingles were given out.
Do you know the meanings of Christingle? [Read more…] about Christingle Celebration In Chandler’s Ford
We visited the Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market last weekend.
The market, though enchanting, was very crowded. It was not surprising, as the market attracts more than 350,000 visitors each year, for such a small and unique historic city. [Read more…] about Charming Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market
I picked up a postcard by the Eastleigh Basics Bank last month in Eastleigh.
It asks an important question: “What are you opening this Christmas?”
The postcard features two images. One shows someone opening a bottle of champagne; another shows a person opening a tin of food. [Read more…] about What Are You Opening This Christmas?
Are you ready for Christmas?
Have you ever thought of how people from other faiths feel about Christmas?
The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) has just issued two brilliant “Keep Calm It’s Christmas” posters. [Read more…] about Muslim Council: Keep Calm – It’s Christmas
Carol singing at Asda on Monday evening in Chandler’s Ford was a rather unusual experience.
Simon Farrenden and his Chandler’s Ford Brass Band were playing at the optician corner of the shop.
Rev. Peter Cornick from the Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church was playing the euphonium in front of modest ladies pyjamas, [Read more…] about Beautiful Carol Singing At Asda In Chandler’s Ford
In Chandler’s Ford, there has been a fascinating tradition of the Posada figures visiting local families.
This Mexican Posada (Las Posadas) tradition has been established by the St. Boniface Church in Chandler’s Ford.
The word Posada (Las Posadas) means “inn” or “shelter” in Spanish, [Read more…] about Posada Figures Visiting Chandler’s Ford
There are many beautiful Christmas shop fronts in Chandler’s Ford in 2013. Here are some of them: [Read more…] about Christmas Shop Fronts In Chandler’s Ford
While walking to work the other day, I saw a new sign at the Chandler’s Ford Central Precinct.
(I know. I also discovered the Chandler’s Ford Vicarage has just changed its sign too.)
[Read more…] about New Sign: Central Precinct Of Chandler’s Ford
There will be a special Christmas Bazaar on the 14th of December 2013 in Hiltingbury this weekend.
Scout Christmas Bazaar: Saturday 14th December 2013, 3.30pm – 6pm
Held at 4th Chandler’s Ford Scout Hall, Hiltingbury Road [Read more…] about Supporting Chandler’s Ford Scouts To World Jamboree In Japan 2015
I like taking random pictures of Chandler’s Ford. Last week, I found that the Vicarage of the parish church got a new sign.
Would you like to see the difference of the old and new signs?
The old sign of the Vicarage of the Parish Church of Chandler’s Ford used to carry a bold white word “VICARAGE” against the cherry red background. [Read more…] about Tale Of Chandler’s Ford Vicarage
Update: This event took place in 2013.
Don’t miss…
The Nine Lessons and Carols
at Parish of Chandler’s Ford, St Boniface CofE Church,
Hursley Road SO53 2FT [Read more…] about Don’t Miss The Nine Lessons And Carols In Chandler’s Ford (2013)
I’m sure you recognise Lyn from Chandler’s Ford. Ask any Scout in Chandler’s Ford and they’ll tell you who this remarkable lady is.
Carolyn (known as Lyn) Darbyshire MBE is the District Commissioner of the Chandler’s Ford District Scouts.
She received her MBE from HRH Prince Charles in June this year, [Read more…] about Meeting Carolyn Darbyshire MBE
There are many types of graduation celebration in life. In Chandler’s Ford last weekend, there was an amazing, unique graduation celebration.
It was a graduation celebration for the new street pastors in Chandler’s Ford. You may even recognise some of them.
The newly commissioned street pastors are [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Street Pastors: Listening, Caring And Helping
Christmas is the time when some people may go to the church. This may be your first time visiting the local church in Chandler’s Ford.
I took 2 pictures of our local churches recently.
Could you identify the churches? [Read more…] about Guess The Churches
Jimmy is back! Christmas must be near.
If you have been around Chandler’s Ford for years, you’ll definitely recognise Jimmy Peters, the Christmas trees seller just outside Fryern Arcade in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about Buying Christmas Trees At Fryern Arcade
