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BBC Radio Solent: Christmas Carol Concert at Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church

December 9, 2018 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

Christmas is almost here. This afternoon BBC Radio Solent was recording the annual Christmas carol concert at Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church. This festive event was hosted by Tim Daykin, and it also featured the Otterbourne Brass Band.

The church was packed with 400 people this afternoon. Were you one of the 400 people there as well? If so, please kindly share your experience with us. [Read more…] about BBC Radio Solent: Christmas Carol Concert at Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church

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Chandler’s Ford Fryern Funtasia 2016

May 2, 2016 By Janet Williams 5 Comments

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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Tags: brass band, Centrestage Theatre, Chandler's Ford Parish Council, Chandler’s Ford community, charity, churches together, community, Eastleigh Borough Council, event, Fryern Funtasia, Fryern Recreation Ground, fundraising, good neighbours, Methodist Church, music, One Community, photography, Rotary Club, school, social, Thornden Hall

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

May 4, 2015 By Janet Williams 7 Comments

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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1st Chandler’s Ford Boys’ and Girls’ Brigades: Successful National Music Festival (Southern)

April 15, 2015 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

1st Chandler’s Ford Boys’ & Girls’ Brigades Successful National Music Festival (Southern) 2015

On Saturday 28th March Chandler’s Ford Boys’ and Girls’ Brigades hosted The Boys’ Brigade Southern National Music Festival at Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church.

The festival offers all the young people in The Brigades, from across the south of England, the opportunity to participate in performing with one another as well as the chance to have their musical ability recognised. [Read more…] about 1st Chandler’s Ford Boys’ and Girls’ Brigades: Successful National Music Festival (Southern)

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Asda Eastleigh: Chandler’s Ford Churches Together Carol Singing 2014

December 16, 2014 By Cecily Casey 7 Comments

We had a fabulous event in the Asda store on Monday the 15th.

It’s the third year in a row we have had the Chandler’s Ford Churches Together choir with the Chandler’s Ford Boys’ Brigade Brass Band (@1CFBB) under the direction of bandmaster Simon Farrenden, with the Chandler’s Ford Street Pastors collecting for Christian Aid. [Read more…] about Asda Eastleigh: Chandler’s Ford Churches Together Carol Singing 2014

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Beautiful Carol Singing At Asda In Chandler’s Ford

December 16, 2013 By Janet Williams 9 Comments

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

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Fryern Funtasia 2013: Methodist Church And Ahmad Tea

May 7, 2013 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

What have Ahmad Tea and Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church got in common? Yes, they’re both on Winchester Road.

You may struggle to find another link between them, but at Fryern Funtasia 2013, both organisations brought a lot of joy to many of us. [Read more…] about Fryern Funtasia 2013: Methodist Church And Ahmad Tea

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Glorious Fryern Funtasia 2013 In Chandler’s Ford (And It Didn’t Rain)

May 6, 2013 By Janet Williams 11 Comments

What a glorious day today!

Fryern Funtasia (6th May 2013) today was a marvellous, totally enjoyable community event. I spent my whole afternoon there and still didn’t get round to see all the stalls.
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