In my review of Chandler’s Ford In Pictures 2013, I highlighted a few shop closures at the Fryern Arcade in Chandler’s Ford.
Let’s look at these shops again:
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eBook And eAudiobook Surgery In Chandler’s Ford Library
Do you know you can enjoy eBooks and eAudiobooks on your computer, phone, tablet or iPod from Hampshire Libraries, for free?
Feeling nervous? There will be an eBooks and eAudiobook surgery at Chandler’s Ford Library on the 24th of January (Friday), from 10am to 12pm.
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Chandler’s Ford In Pictures 2013
Let’s remember Chandler’s Ford 2013 in pictures, including
The Mall Shopping Centre In Chandler’s Ford
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
The Silver Line For Older People
When my son was about 6 years old, he came home with a revelation: he learnt all about ChildLine at school, and that he could ‘report’ his parents if we ‘upset’ him.
This Christmas, older people finally have a dedicated line for them, The Silver Line.
The Silver Line is a free, 24 hour, confidential helpline for older people. [Read more…] about The Silver Line For Older People
A Nice Sunday Surprise: Church at Four in Hiltingbury
We went for a pleasant walk this afternoon along the Hiltingbury Lakes in Chandler’s Ford.
It was such a cool, lovely breezy walk. The water ran pretty fast.
Some people were fishing. [Read more…] about A Nice Sunday Surprise: Church at Four in Hiltingbury
Who Are The Heavenly Knitters in Chandler’s Ford?
Who are the Heavenly Knitters in Chandler’s Ford?
When I did my last-minute Christmas shopping a week ago, I spotted a chain of beautiful knitting on the railings around the shops in Fryern Arcade in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about Who Are The Heavenly Knitters in Chandler’s Ford?
Charming Dickensian Christmas 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
Who Wants To Be A Christmas Millionaire?
Is church boring?
People who went to the Crib Service at St. Boniface Church on Christmas Eve may answer “No”.
On Christmas Eve, the traditional family Crib Service was turned into an evening of entertainment, in the form of Who Wants To Be A Christmas Millionaire?
History of Selwood Christmas Tree in Chandler’s Ford
Do you know how tall this Christmas tree is?
I often find the gigantic Christmas tree at Selwood Pump Sales & Manufacturing on Bournemouth Road fascinating.
Old residents in Chandler’s Ford told me that Selwood dresses up the most stunning (and possibly the tallest) Christmas tree every year in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about History of Selwood Christmas Tree in Chandler’s Ford
Beautiful Singing By Thornden School Year 11 Ensemble
Christmas is a time of celebration, joy and reflection.
We also enjoy the company of our family and friends. Today, my friend shares some beautiful music with me, sung by our talented young people in Chandler’s Ford.
Let’s appreciate two Christian songs “Do You Hear What I Hear?” and Pie Jesu by Thornden School’s Year 11 Ensemble. Their voices are angelic — simply beautiful. [Read more…] about Beautiful Singing By Thornden School Year 11 Ensemble
Dazzling Christmas Lights in Chandler’s Ford
My friend has just finished her Christmas decorations and she sent me an email saying, “I’m sure you would think the lights were over the top!!”
I would pop over to appreciate her lights tomorrow. [Read more…] about Dazzling Christmas Lights in Chandler’s Ford
Christingle Celebration In Chandler’s Ford
This morning, I attended the Christingle Service at the Parish Church of Chandler’s Ford. The church was packed with local parents and their children. Nearly 100 Christingles were given out.
Do you know the meanings of Christingle? [Read more…] about Christingle Celebration In Chandler’s Ford
What Are You Opening This Christmas?
I picked up a postcard by the Eastleigh Basics Bank last month in Eastleigh.
It asks an important question: “What are you opening this Christmas?”
The postcard features two images. One shows someone opening a bottle of champagne; another shows a person opening a tin of food. [Read more…] about What Are You Opening This Christmas?
Beautiful Carol Singing At Asda In Chandler’s Ford
Carol singing at Asda on Monday evening in Chandler’s Ford was a rather unusual experience.
Simon Farrenden and his Chandler’s Ford Brass Band were playing at the optician corner of the shop.
Rev. Peter Cornick from the Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church was playing the euphonium in front of modest ladies pyjamas, [Read more…] about Beautiful Carol Singing At Asda In Chandler’s Ford
Christmas Wishes With Free Mince Pies
It is said that there is no such thing as a ‘free lunch’ but shoppers emerging from Waitrose in Chandler’s Ford on Friday morning were surprised to discover that there is such a thing as a free mince pie!
Churches Together in Chandler’s Ford (CTCF) comprises representatives from St Boniface and St Martin in the Wood, St Edward the Confessor (The Catholic Parish of St Swithun Wells), [Read more…] about Christmas Wishes With Free Mince Pies
Posada Figures Visiting Chandler’s Ford
In Chandler’s Ford, there has been a fascinating tradition of the Posada figures visiting local families.
This Mexican Posada (Las Posadas) tradition has been established by the St. Boniface Church in Chandler’s Ford.
The word Posada (Las Posadas) means “inn” or “shelter” in Spanish, [Read more…] about Posada Figures Visiting Chandler’s Ford
Christmas Shop Fronts In Chandler’s Ford
There are many beautiful Christmas shop fronts in Chandler’s Ford in 2013. Here are some of them: [Read more…] about Christmas Shop Fronts In Chandler’s Ford
New Sign: Central Precinct Of Chandler’s Ford
While walking to work the other day, I saw a new sign at the Chandler’s Ford Central Precinct.
(I know. I also discovered the Chandler’s Ford Vicarage has just changed its sign too.)
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Supporting Chandler’s Ford Scouts To World Jamboree In Japan 2015
There will be a special Christmas Bazaar on the 14th of December 2013 in Hiltingbury this weekend.
Scout Christmas Bazaar: Saturday 14th December 2013, 3.30pm – 6pm
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