Lyn Rummey and her husband have been holding Pop-up Charity tea parties at their house in Peverells Wood Avenue in Chandler’s Ford all summer, raising money for charity.
Now they have created a Christmas grotto, which is a delight for the youngsters and the young at heart. [Read more…] about A Very Chandler’s Ford Christmas Grotto: No.17 Peverells Wood Avenue
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
Engaging with the local community, raising some funds for Marie Curie Nurses, and having some fun along the way.
These were the aims for the newly formed Eastleigh and Chandler’s Ford Fundraising Group for Marie Curie.
So far in 2014 over £4,500 has been raised, thanks to the generosity and participation of local supporters.
[Read more…] about Marie Curie Local Fundraising: Successful First Year
Updated on 30th July 2017:
The Coffee Room will operate from the Purple Room from Monday 31st July until Tuesday 15th August 2017 while the Dovetail Centre is being refurbished.
The usual range of teas and coffee and biscuits will be available from 9.30 am to 12 noon Monday to Saturday. Access to the Purple Room is from the car park.
Follow the signs.
Below is the original post dated 28th Oct 2014.
My son and I visited the Coffee Room in the Dovetail Centre of the Methodist Church on Winchester Road yesterday.
I went there to buy some tickets for MDG Players’ upcoming comedy: Ladies of Iniquity.
Three things at the Coffee Room surprised me. [Read more…] about How Methodist Church Dovetail Centre Surprises Me
Update 1st Nov 2016: Closed: Stairway Bakery and Coffee Shop at Fryern Arcade
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The last trading day for Asante coffee shop on Winchester Road in Chandler’s Ford will be on Saturday October 18th 2014.
Asante coffee shops were set up by Paul and Shirley Barter five years ago. Another Asante coffee shop is in Romsey.
The coffee shops aim to support the charity Citizens 4 change (c4c), to help provide funds to [Read more…] about Asante Chandler’s Ford Coffee Shop Closure
The local community came together again in Chandler’s Ford to raise much needed funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care on August Bank Holiday.
A special Sunday opening of Asante Coffee Shop saw old and new friends sharing a cuppa and a chat. [Read more…] about Marie Curie Fundraising Success At Chandler’s Ford Asante
Asante Coffee shop, Winchester Road, Chandler’s Ford is opening specially on Sunday August 24th to raise funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care.
Asante proprietor Shirley Barter said the Asante coffee shops provide funds to assist young people in third-world countries to generate a living for themselves. [Read more…] about August 24: Asante For Marie Curie Cancer Care
Let me tell you about a fresh initiative in Chandler’s Ford. Have you heard about a new “Pop up” Charity Tearoom?
Once a month Lyn Rummey is offering tea and homemade cakes in the garden of her home at 17 Peverells Wood Avenue Chandler’s Ford SO53 2AX (see map).
Lyn had always dreamed of running her own tea room and has created an inviting and friendly environment [Read more…] about Pop-up Charity Tearoom In Chandler’s Ford
Recently in the leafy suburb Chandler’s Ford, a beautiful young lady served me fresh coffee and delicious jacket potato with chilli con carne filling.
Her name is Elleanor Straker and she is only 18 years old.
Elleanor started working for the furniture store Peter Green in the Coffee Shop when she was 16 years old. Later there was an opportunity for her to take over [Read more…] about Peter Green Coffee Shop
Yesterday morning, I took the South West Trains from Chandler’s Ford to pick up my son from his grandparents in Woking.
I was surprised there was a special offer. [Read more…] about In Love with Chandler’s Ford Coffee Shops
While we were watching the St. George’s Day scout parade in Chandler’s Ford last week, we killed time between the parades by going to the posh-person’s supermarket to do a bit of shopping and have a coffee.
The shopping part of the expedition was successful. We soon found the few items that we needed. Not so the coffee part, however. [Read more…] about Table Hogging
Update 1st Nov 2016: Closed: Stairway Bakery and Coffee Shop at Fryern Arcade
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Before the opening of Costa Coffee (3rd May 2014) in the Fryern Arcade yesterday, there was a large sign on the outside wall of the building.
The advertisement read: [Read more…] about Fryern Arcade Old and New
It was a surprise to meet Mark Miller at Chandler’s Ford train station on Monday.
Mark Miller is the Three Rivers Community Rail Partnership officer. He was selling coffee for commuters that morning.
Who said Chandler’s Ford is a place without soul? Look at Chandler’s Ford train station. [Read more…] about Friendly Touch At Chandler’s Ford Train Station
I’m recording the changing faces of Chandler’s Ford. You can compare old and new signs in Chandler’s Ford in these posts: New Sign At The Central Precinct Of Chandler’s Ford and Tale Of Chandler’s Ford Vicarage.
To mark the end of 2013, I’m showing you the old and new signs of The Mall Shopping Centre in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about The Mall Shopping Centre In Chandler’s Ford
Where could you find the Dickensian Christmas?
I found the most charming knitted displays in The Coffee Room at the Methodist Church last week.
One set is Carol Singers, and another is Dickensian Christmas. They are created by talented ladies from Knitters’ Natters in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about Charming Dickensian Christmas in Chandler’s Ford
I visited The Coffee Room in Chandler’s Ford on Christmas Eve, and treated myself with a nice pot of tea and a hot mince pie.
It was a windy morning, but the coffee room was warm, and it was a great surprise to have bumped into some old friends too.
There in the Coffee Room at the Methodist Church, I saw [Read more…] about Have You Seen The Most Charming Nativity Set In Chandler’s Ford?
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
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?
(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
