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
Chandler’s Ford is changing. Recent changes are in its centre, wherever that is, its public buildings, new community halls, library, parks, shops and recreational facilities. Even Eastleigh Borough Council has recently moved into new premises.
Less obvious but marching slowly on are changes in its older residential areas. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Changes. What’s Your View?
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
Have you ever tried chocolate and beetroot brownies? If not, you should – they are delicious. They’re fairly easy to bake. Here’s the recipe, based on my first attempt. I’ve made them a few times since and am now a bit more proficient.
You will need (apologies that the quantities are in continental measurements that no one over the age of 30 understands. Actually, that’s not true. People over the age of 30 do understand them, we just choose not to): [Read more…] about Chocolate and Beetroot Brownies
It’s surprising what scientific principles are illustrated when taking a shower. Here are three that I have observed recently:
Do you remember those 1980s showers that were fed (via the hot water cylinder) from the cold water cistern in the roof? The cold water storage tank was only a few feet above the shower, so there was insufficient water pressure to give a decent flow at the shower. [Read more…] about Shower Science
This month I thought I would focus on the Wilson brothers: Major and acting Lieutenant Colonel Harry Stuart Wilson, Royal Munster Fusiliers and Lieutenant Commander John Skinner Wilson, HMS Indefatigable.
The brothers were killed in action in the same year, John on 31st May, Harry three months later on 9th September 1916. A tragic loss for their parents. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford War Memorial Research: Part 4
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
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
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
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?
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
µWhat do sick people do in Sri Lanka? Anyone can see a doctor free of charge.
If they go to the hospital, they will be seen. Any required medication is provided free. Repeat medications can be obtained from the hospital.
There is no general practice as we know it and some rural patients [Read more…] about Traditional And Modern Medicine in Sri Lanka
After 8 months of waiting, Doctor Who Series 8 has hit the television with Peter Capaldi as the Twelfth (or the 13th if you count John Hurt, or the 14th if you count John Hurt and the second David Tennant) Doctor. So how good is his 75 minute long opener Deep Breath?
Also, spoilers incoming. All my reviews will be in-depth, so make sure you watch the episode first. [Read more…] about Doctor Who Series 8 Episode 1 Review
Update 1st Nov 2016: Closed: Stairway Bakery and Coffee Shop at Fryern Arcade
Original post (below):
Where is the centre of Chandler’s Ford?
Janet posted this question on Streetlife last week, which triggered a wave of responses.
One contribution posted on Streetlife asked what had happened to the public toilets located beneath the Fryern Arcade Shopping Centre in the “tunnel” through to the car park at the rear. [Read more…] about What Had Happened To The Fryern Arcade Public Toilets?
Members of The Chameleon Theatre Company of Chandler’s Ford will be manning their own stall at Hiltingbury Extravaganza on Sunday 14th September from 12.00 Noon – 5.00pm.
Please stop by and say hello. [Read more…] about Meet The Chameleons At Hiltingbury Extravanganza
Following the sell-out success of last month’s Vicar Of Dibley at The Ritchie Hall in Hursley Road, I’m pleased to report that rehearsals are underway for our next production – The Ladykillers.
The Ladykiller runs from Thursday 23rd to Saturday 25th of October. [Read more…] about Ladykillers By The Chameleons: Online Ticket Booking
After months of delay, the Fryern Arcade post office in Chandler’s Ford will be moving across to the other side: 6-7 Fryern Arcade, and open at 1pm on 29th August.
Today I spoke to one builder who renovated the new site. I walked in to see the layout of the new shop.
The new shop will have a prominent space for tobacco. There will also be a bureau de change kiosk. [Read more…] about Where Is The Centre Of Chandler’s Ford?
Update: The Hiltingbury Extravaganza 2015 will be on Sunday 20th September 2015, from 12pm to 5pm. See The Hiltingbury Extrav for details.
Also read Hiltingbury Extravaganza 2014 Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about Hiltingbury Extravaganza: Sunday 14th September 2014
Yesterday my son and I went to see Mr and Mrs Brown again, at Eastleigh Museum.
In 1938, Mr & Mrs Brown lived in Eastleigh with their son Arthur, who was an apprentice at Eastleigh Rail Works. Mr Brown was an engine driver, who earned about £5 a week. [Read more…] about Mr & Mrs Brown At Eastleigh Museum
My son and I took the train to Eastleigh this afternoon. We were totally surprised by many farm animals welcoming us in the town centre.
It was actually Eastleigh Fun Day today, which I wasn’t aware of. What a wonderful surprise!
Emma Thompson from Emma’s Farm, of Swanmore, brought her donkey, pony, alpacas, sheep, chickens, [Read more…] about Delightful Family Fun Day In Eastleigh Town Centre
