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10th Anniversary Of Chandler’s Ford Railway Station Re-opening – 13 October 2013

August 16, 2013 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

Chandler's Ford station

Chandler’s Ford railway station is going to celebrate its 10th year birthday since its re-opening 10 years ago. The celebration will be on Sunday 13 October 2013 between 1pm and 4pm at the station.

A lot of people use Chandlers Ford Railway Station to travel into Romsey, Eastleigh and Southampton, as well as further afield. [Read more…] about 10th Anniversary Of Chandler’s Ford Railway Station Re-opening – 13 October 2013

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Fryern Funtasia 2013: Cool Jazz

May 10, 2013 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

Cool Jazz, David Tripp

Did you spot a red feather at Fryern Funtasia 2013 in Chandler’s Ford?

Professional musician David Tripp played the guitar beautifully. The stylish musician, a local resident, performed just right at the Methodist Church’s catering stand. [Read more…] about Fryern Funtasia 2013: Cool Jazz

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Concert, Life And Passion: Interview Dr. Hugh Benham

May 9, 2013 By Janet Williams 5 Comments

People in Chandler’s Ford are blessed. There will be an unmissable Celebration Concert on the 25th of May (Saturday) in Chandler’s Ford, held at St. Boniface Church. The concert is open to everyone.

This highly anticipated concert of choral music features The Convivium Singers and St. Boniface choir.

The music director behind this concert is the remarkable [Read more…] about Concert, Life And Passion: Interview Dr. Hugh Benham

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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.
[Read more…] about Glorious Fryern Funtasia 2013 In Chandler’s Ford (And It Didn’t Rain)

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Coffee Shops In Chandler’s Ford

April 8, 2013 By Janet Williams 19 Comments

(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.)

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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

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Gurkha Chilli Hillboy Is Deliciously Hot

April 8, 2013 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

Gurkha Chilli Hillboy

I bought a little jar of chilli last weekend from the lovely community store, Bay Leaves Larder, in Chandler’s Ford. It’s called Chilli Hillboy, from Gurkha Fine Foods.

It was a surprisingly breezy spring day without snow or rain. The sun was even noticeable for brief moments. My son and I walked to this local shop and I had a mission. I was looking for chillies. [Read more…] about Gurkha Chilli Hillboy Is Deliciously Hot

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