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Here we hope you get to discover Chandler's Ford, through local stories, Chandler's Ford history, events, and reflections and debates of topical issues. How has Chandler's Ford shown community spirit? How are we connected? This tag invites you to explore and develop our community together.

Celebration Concert With Dr. Hugh Benham

May 6, 2013 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

If you love choral music,  you don’t want to miss the highly anticipated Celebration Concert of choral music at St. Boniface church on Saturday 25th May.

This Celebration Concert includes choral music by Byrd, Tallis, Howells, MacMillan, Vaughan Williams and Dr. Hugh Benham. [Read more…] about Celebration Concert With Dr. Hugh Benham

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“We’re Sorry To Be Leaving Fryern…But…”

May 1, 2013 By Janet Williams 12 Comments

I picked up this notice last weekend at the post office in Fryern Arcade, Chandler’s Ford.

It’s a simple message from the Fryern Dry Cleaners, but you can still feel a tinge of sadness: [Read more…] about “We’re Sorry To Be Leaving Fryern…But…”

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Street Pastors In Chandler’s Ford: Who Are They?

April 28, 2013 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

You may have heard about a group of people called Street Pastors.

Who are they? What do they do? Where can you find them?

Here is an interview with Elizabeth Seaman, one of the street pastors in Chandler’s Ford. In the interview below, Elizabeth talks about her experience as a Street Pastor, working together with Jill and Roy Johnson.  [Read more…] about Street Pastors In Chandler’s Ford: Who Are They?

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No Teddy Bear’s Picnic: Walking In The Woods

April 28, 2013 By Ben Williams 3 Comments

If you go down to the woods today you’re in for a big surprise – and it’s NOT bears! We have two woods near us – one is Ramalley, the other is Flexford. Flexford has cows and rabbits; Ramalley has trees and dogs. I name one of the trees as the Big Tree, but it’s very small! (Joke!)

I enjoy walking in the woods, and I walk with my dad all the time, and sometimes we would walk with our neighbours and their dog. [Read more…] about No Teddy Bear’s Picnic: Walking In The Woods

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Why Not Pick Up A Good Book At Chandler’s Ford Train Station?

April 14, 2013 By Janet Williams 6 Comments

Books at Chandler\s Ford train station

I travelled from Chandler’s Ford train station 3 times during the spring holiday.

This station is indeed a delight. Helpful staff, fragrant coffee, and while waiting for the train, you will sure find some good books from the second hand book stall, just next to the ticket office. [Read more…] about Why Not Pick Up A Good Book At Chandler’s Ford Train Station?

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Tags: books, Chandler's Ford, Chandler's Ford Railway Station, charity, community, good neighbours, local interest, Three Rivers, train station
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