There will be a Craft and Cakes community event at St. Martin in the Wood Church in Hiltingbury tomorrow afternoon, from 1pm to 4pm.
It’s a great community event for Chandler’s Ford. You’re very welcome.
There will be crafts to try and buy, jewellery making, cupcake icing, and tea and cakes. [Read more…] about Craft & Cakes: St. Martin In The Wood Church
What happens when local crafters meet at Brambridge Park Garden Centre in Eastleigh?
Jackie Edmunds and a few local crafters meet at Brambridge Park Garden Centre every Wednesday to craft together, swap ideas, and support one another.
Recently the crafters also raised fund for Hampshire Riding Therapy Centre. [Read more…] about Brambridge Park Craft Club Crafting For Charity
Chandler’s Ford is changing. Recent changes are in its centre, wherever that is, its public buildings, new community halls, library, parks, shops and recreational facilities. Even Eastleigh Borough Council has recently moved into new premises.
Less obvious but marching slowly on are changes in its older residential areas. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Changes. What’s Your View?
I spent half a day in Eastleigh town centre yesterday to watch Eastleigh Mardi Gras.
Traditionally Mardi Gras (or Fat Tuesday in French) is a Christian holiday, commonly known as Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day or Pancake Tuesday in the UK. Mardi Gras normally takes place around February or March each year. [Read more…] about Eastleigh Mardi Gras 2014: Fun, Joy, Charities for Community
Tony is back. Now we have new butchers at the Fryern Arcade in Chandler’s Ford.
The manager is Tony Padfield, from Highfield, who used to run Dukes Butchers just across the road at The Mall in Chandler’s Ford for 11 years.
The butchers’ shop called Grover Butchers opened yesterday. The sign still isn’t up yet. [Read more…] about New Grover Butchers At Fryern Arcade
The rambling rose and Russian vine had made a great thicket on our pagoda so I got out the electric trimmer. Branches fell away and the jumble of twigs was beginning to take a reasonable shape.
The blades skimmed through another mass of branches and left a pigeon on view eyeing me angrily. It shuffled and flew off leaving two eggs in a primitive nest. [Read more…] about New Arrival
I went to Hiltingbury Extravaganza this afternoon with my teenage son. It was a beautiful day. Hiltingbury was buzzing with excitement.
I took some photos to show you some interesting people and stalls that I saw today.
[Read more…] about Hiltingbury Extravaganza 2014 Chandler’s Ford
Have you ever tried chocolate and beetroot brownies? If not, you should – they are delicious. They’re fairly easy to bake. Here’s the recipe, based on my first attempt. I’ve made them a few times since and am now a bit more proficient.
You will need (apologies that the quantities are in continental measurements that no one over the age of 30 understands. Actually, that’s not true. People over the age of 30 do understand them, we just choose not to): [Read more…] about Chocolate and Beetroot Brownies
This morning, my son and I visited Hocombe Mead to check on the vandalised carved oak tree.
On Streetlife.com, I learned that some vandals had set fire to the tree stump containing the beautifully carved owl in our local beautiful nature reserve.
This month I thought I would focus on the Wilson brothers: Major and acting Lieutenant Colonel Harry Stuart Wilson, Royal Munster Fusiliers and Lieutenant Commander John Skinner Wilson, HMS Indefatigable.
The brothers were killed in action in the same year, John on 31st May, Harry three months later on 9th September 1916. A tragic loss for their parents. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford War Memorial Research: Part 4
Xelabus has started their new service X5 between Chandler’s Ford and Southampton Airport Parkway stations from Monday 1 September.
This Monday to Friday service will operate from 0700 in the morning to 1900 and is designed primarily to encourage commuters to the industrial and corporate parks in and around Chandler’s Ford to travel by train rather than contribute to the traffic congestion each day. [Read more…] about New Chandler’s Ford – Southampton Airport Parkway Station Bus Service
Today I would like to talk about … shopping.
On Friday, a new WH Smith opened in Chandler’s Ford, where I live. This added yet more stationery and more newspapers to a stationery and newspaper filled arcade.
I think, in order to be more varied, Chandler’s Ford needs to be [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Needs Better Shops!
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
The craft fair at Brambridge Park Garden Centre yesterday was refreshing.
Amongst fuchsias, geraniums and pansies, I found knitted tea cosies, embossed cards, delightful hand-made jewellery and Rule Britannia handbags by local independent crafters.
I hope that Brambridge Park garden centre will continue [Read more…] about Brambridge Park Craft Fair: Connecting Local Crafters
Update: WH Smith and Post Office Fryern Arcade Christmas 2014 opening times:
I saw this notice on the window of WH Smith and Post Office at the Fryern Arcade recently, about its Christmas 2014 opening times:
Monday 22 Dec and Tuesday 23 Dec: 8am to 6pm
Wed 24th Dec: 8am to 12.30pm
Thursday 25 Dec to 26 Dec: closed
Sat 27 Dec: 8am to 6pm
Sunday 28 Dec: closed [Read more…] about Fryern Arcade WH Smith Local & Post Office Open
What is the distinction between The Arch, and The Chameleon Theatre Company?
The Arch is formerly the Station Youth Centre where the Chandler’s Ford Youth Theatre group meet.
[Read more…] about Thriving Amateur Dramatics In Chandler’s Ford
Update 1st Nov 2016: Closed: Stairway Bakery and Coffee Shop at Fryern Arcade
Original post (below):
Where is the centre of Chandler’s Ford?
Janet posted this question on Streetlife last week, which triggered a wave of responses.
One contribution posted on Streetlife asked what had happened to the public toilets located beneath the Fryern Arcade Shopping Centre in the “tunnel” through to the car park at the rear. [Read more…] about What Had Happened To The Fryern Arcade Public Toilets?
I visited Eastleigh Craft Market yesterday at Market Street and really enjoyed it.
I hope the craft market will return as it shows immense talents of local artists and crafters and celebrates creativity in the community. [Read more…] about Successful Eastleigh Craft Market
Members of The Chameleon Theatre Company of Chandler’s Ford will be manning their own stall at Hiltingbury Extravaganza on Sunday 14th September from 12.00 Noon – 5.00pm.
Please stop by and say hello. [Read more…] about Meet The Chameleons At Hiltingbury Extravanganza
Following the sell-out success of last month’s Vicar Of Dibley at The Ritchie Hall in Hursley Road, I’m pleased to report that rehearsals are underway for our next production – The Ladykillers.
The Ladykiller runs from Thursday 23rd to Saturday 25th of October. [Read more…] about Ladykillers By The Chameleons: Online Ticket Booking
