Today, I’m going to say what I love about my home town. (Or I’m just doing it for my pocket money). So, here we go…
Easily the best thing about Chandler’s Ford is the library.
I love going there and read, whether it’s the film section or a fictional science fiction novel (99% of the time it’s Doctor Who. There are also a wide range of [Read more…] about Three Things I Love about Chandler’s Ford
Update November 2015: K’Sue Raa Coffee Bar has closed. The new coffee shop is now Relish Canteen.
Sue Mair has run K’Sue Raa Coffee Bar for four years in The Central Precinct of Chandler’s Ford.
Sue left her job at Southampton Airport as a check-in staff to fulfil her dream of running a little coffee shop. [Read more…] about Comfy K’Sue Raa Coffee Bar At Central Precinct
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
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
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?
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?
This site has now been renamed: Chandler’s Ford Today. When the site was set up in March 2013, the domain name was Eastleighnet.
Please note that this site will use the spelling Chandler’s Ford consistently. Chandler is a singular noun, so it has to be followed by an apostrophe plus s to show possession. [Read more…] about Welcome To Chandler’s Ford Today
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.)
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I visited Daniel Mulcahy, the owner of the furniture upholstery in the Central Precinct, in his shop in Chandler’s Ford a while ago.
Danny is an incredibly friendly and funny man. He told me fascinating stories about the Central Precinct, including what he saw on the day of the HSBC bank robbery in 2007. [Read more…] about From Old To New: Furniture Upholstery And Restoration In Chandler’s Ford
(Update 1st Nov 2016: Closed: Stairway Bakery and Coffee Shop at Fryern Arcade)
(Update Nov 2015: Relish Canteen at Chandler’s Ford Central Precinct opened on 3rd November 2015. )
(Update 10 Oct 2014: The last trading day for Asante coffee shop on Winchester Road in Chandler’s Ford will be on Saturday October 18th 2014.)
Original post (below):
When we first moved to Chandler’s Ford 13 years ago, the first coffee shop I visited was The Coffee Room, at the Methodist Church, on Winchester Road.
This Coffee Room is the hub for the community. It’s always bursting with joy. [Read more…] about Coffee Shops In Chandler’s Ford
