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Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market – Saturday 12th March 2016

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Update: The upcoming Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market will be on Saturday 30th April 2016 at Chandler’s Ford Age Concern Centre.

Below is my original post:

Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market this year will open on Saturday 12th March, from 10am to 1pm, at Age Concern Centre on Brownhill Road.

Last year, Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market was successfully held three times. I picked up a few Christmas presents from the market. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market – Saturday 12th March 2016

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Christmas at Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market 2015

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Christmas came early at Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market, held at Age Concern Centre on Brownhill Road last weekend.

It was the third Produce and Craft Market in Chandler’s Ford since October, with over 100 visitors. [Read more…] about Christmas at Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market 2015

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NEW! Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market

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Have you been to the new Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market yet?

The next market is on Saturday the 12th of December 2015 from 10am to 2pm, on Brownhill Road, at Age Concern Centre in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about NEW! Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market

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Santa’s Grotto at Brambridge Park – Christmas 2015

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Brambridge Park Christmas 2016 update:
Santa visits Brambridge Santa's grotto 2016

Below was my original post published on 25th November 2015

Santa arrived at Brambridge last Sunday in a vintage Rolls Royce and will now be in attendance every weekend until Christmas in his new, improved grotto.

Lions Club of Eastleigh are manning the grotto each weekend until Christmas. [Read more…] about Santa’s Grotto at Brambridge Park – Christmas 2015

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Upcoming Chandler’s Ford Craft Markets and Fairtrade Autumn Market

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You don’t need to travel far for autumn and Christmas markets.

Chandler’s Ford is the hub for markets from now till Christmas.

Upcoming markets in October and November include: [Read more…] about Upcoming Chandler’s Ford Craft Markets and Fairtrade Autumn Market

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Chandler’s Ford Age Concern Centre: Upcoming Craft and Gift Markets

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Christmas is approaching (What? Have I just mentioned “Christmas”?), and this year, there will be a lot of craft, arts, and produce markets in Chandler’s Ford for you to buy the best gifts.

Chandler’s Ford Age Concern Centre on 7 Brownhill Road (SO53 2EB) will become a major centre for many upcoming markets. I hope you could visit these markets to support our local businesses. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Age Concern Centre: Upcoming Craft and Gift Markets

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Exciting April Events in Chandler’s Ford

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Next week is going to be a busy week for Chandler’s Ford.

All events are listed on this Upcoming Events page, but below are some highlights:

Election: Hustings event on Wednesday 22nd April

Highlight of the week will be a Chandler’s Ford Hustings event on Wednesday 22nd April at 7.30pm [Read more…] about Exciting April Events in Chandler’s Ford

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Chandler’s Ford Fairtrade Fashion Show and Crafts

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Chandler’s Ford Fairtrade Fashion Show 2015:

In Chandler’s Ford, there will be a Fairtrade Fashion Show on Friday 24th April 2015 from 7pm to 9 pm at St. Martin in the Wood church, Hiltingbury SO53 5AG. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Fairtrade Fashion Show and Crafts

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Shop Local: Brambridge Park Christmas Craft Fair

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Brambridge Park Christmas 2016 update:
Santa visits Brambridge Santa's grotto 2016

Below was my original post published on 20th December 2014

This morning I visited the Craft Fair again at Brambridge Park Garden Centre on Kiln Lane.

I bought a lovely crocheted blanket and mini crocheted crosses from Sue and Rachel Potter.

The theme for the blanket is a Tardis. The blanket will sit comfortable on my son’s lap when he watches Doctor Who at Christmas. [Read more…] about Shop Local: Brambridge Park Christmas Craft Fair

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Eastleigh Lions: Brambridge Park Santa’s Grotto 2014

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Brambridge Park Christmas 2016 update:
Santa visits Brambridge Santa's grotto 2016

Below was my original post published on 24th December 2014

Last Saturday, I wrote about our delightful Christmas encounter at Brambridge Park Garden Centre. [Read more…] about Eastleigh Lions: Brambridge Park Santa’s Grotto 2014

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Christmas Surprise: Brambridge Park Garden Centre

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Brambridge Park Christmas 2016 update:
Santa visits Brambridge Santa's grotto 2016

Below was my original post published on 29th November 2014:

This morning we visited Brambridge Park Garden Centre, which surprised and delighted us. [Read more…] about Christmas Surprise: Brambridge Park Garden Centre

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How Hiltingbury St. Martins Craft & Cakes Connects Community

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Reindeer visited Chandler’s Ford today. Cute reindeer carved by Matthew Swan marked the Christmas shopping season in Chandler’s Ford this afternoon.

Matthew from Hiltingbury is a trainer tree surgeon, who works for Chant Landscapes. Matthew’s cheerful reindeer are popular. They remind us that Christmas is only 11 weeks away.  [Read more…] about How Hiltingbury St. Martins Craft & Cakes Connects Community

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Craft & Cakes: St. Martin In The Wood Church

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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

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Brambridge Park Craft Club Crafting For Charity

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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

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Brambridge Park Craft Fair: Connecting Local Crafters

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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

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Successful Eastleigh Craft Market

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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

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