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.
Remember David Tripp, who plays easy listening cool jazz music? David is a professional musician from Chandler’s Ford. I met him for the first time at the Fryern Funtasia event early this month.
Today, David sent me a surprised ‘thank you’ gift, in the form of an mp3 via email.
I love this little surprise. [Read more…] about Autumn Leaves In Summer
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust (HIWWT) had a strong presence at Fryern Funtasia 2013 in Chandler’s Ford.
At the HIWWT stand, a volunteer educated the public using the skeletons of the wildlife animals. [Read more…] about Fryern Funtasia 2013: Wildlife Paradise
At Fryern Funtasia 2013 in Chandler’s Ford, I relaxed on the grass and enjoyed a blissful open air theatre moment. It was a luxury.
Fryern Recreation Ground was filled with music: Chandler’s Ford Boys’ Brigade Brass Band, Cool Jazz by David Tripp, and the open air theatre by the very talented young people from Centrestage Productions Youth Theatre. [Read more…] about Fryern Funtasia 2013: Blissful With Centrestage Youth
Chandler’s Ford Chameleon Theatre Company was formed in 1965 and their members are busy planning events to celebrate their 50th Anniversary.
Recruitment from Chameleon Theatre Company:
[Read more…] about Join Chameleons
The Fat Controller thoroughly enjoyed himself at Fryern Funtasia 2013 in Chandler’s Ford. He was meticulous with his job. He entertained young and old visitors with a great sense of humour.
After one exhausting duty, Russell had a chat with me and joked that the Fat Controller does exist. [Read more…] about Fryern Funtasia 2013: Steam Train With Charming Fat Controller
I walked along Hursley Road this afternoon, and was surprised by the cheerfulness of the Union Jack bunting of this shop — SANDELI.
This is actually a new cafe, which opens today. It’s on No 149, Hursley Road, SO53, Chandler’s Ford, [Read more…] about Hursley Road – New Cafe SANDELI Opened Today
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
Most of us give money.
But sometimes, we can also give our time.
Could you spare some time to be a Christian Aid collector in May?
During the Christian Aid Week, from 12-18 May, there will be house-to-house collections across Eastleigh, organised by volunteers in local churches. [Read more…] about Christian Aid Needs Your Help Urgently
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…”
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?
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
I’m currently reading Barbara Hillier’s book, Chandler’s Ford, a Pictorial History (by Phillimore & Co. Ltd. 1994). One of the old pictures included in the book is this:
[Read more…] about Smartly dressed man at Fryern Hill, Chandler’s Ford
I mentioned a while ago that The Coffee Room in the Dovetail Centre at the Methodist Church in Chandler’s Ford is a warm and friendly place for the community.
I also pointed out that prices for the drinks are low — so low that you may even feel guilty.
Last weekend, I had a chance to speak to Barbara Lowe, senior steward of the Methodist Church. [Read more…] about How Much Is A Cuppa In Chandler’s Ford?
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?
Welcome to this new Chandler’s Ford community website.
I would like to welcome the birth of this site with a short post about Fairtrade In Eastleigh.
I attended the lovely Fairtrade Coffee Morning last weekend at the Methodist Church in Chandler’s Ford. It was fantastic to meet a few local fair traders from Traidcraft and Tearcraft. [Read more…] about Welcome With A Fairtrade Message
