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
People in Chandler’s Ford are blessed. There will be an unmissable Celebration Concert on the 25th of May (Saturday) in Chandler’s Ford, held at St. Boniface Church. The concert is open to everyone.
This highly anticipated concert of choral music features The Convivium Singers and St. Boniface choir.
The music director behind this concert is the remarkable [Read more…] about Concert, Life And Passion: Interview Dr. Hugh Benham
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
What have Ahmad Tea and Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church got in common? Yes, they’re both on Winchester Road.
You may struggle to find another link between them, but at Fryern Funtasia 2013, both organisations brought a lot of joy to many of us. [Read more…] about Fryern Funtasia 2013: Methodist Church And Ahmad Tea
What a glorious day today!
Fryern Funtasia (6th May 2013) today was a marvellous, totally enjoyable community event. I spent my whole afternoon there and still didn’t get round to see all the stalls.
[Read more…] about Glorious Fryern Funtasia 2013 In Chandler’s Ford (And It Didn’t Rain)
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
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?
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?
(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.)
Original post (below):
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
I bought a little jar of chilli last weekend from the lovely community store, Bay Leaves Larder, in Chandler’s Ford. It’s called Chilli Hillboy, from Gurkha Fine Foods.
It was a surprisingly breezy spring day without snow or rain. The sun was even noticeable for brief moments. My son and I walked to this local shop and I had a mission. I was looking for chillies. [Read more…] about Gurkha Chilli Hillboy Is Deliciously Hot
This morning, I learnt from Leyla Torres from Origami Spirit that today, March 20th, is the first International Day of Happiness, initiated by the United Nations.
My initial emotion to the International Day of Happiness was bafflement. I pondered briefly, why do we need a specific day for happiness? I don’t need people to remind me of eating, drinking, or sleeping, but why do I need to be reminded of happiness? [Read more…] about International Day of Happiness
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
