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New Discoveries and Finding Inspiration in Chandler’s Ford

April 29, 2017 By SO53 News 3 Comments

By Elizabeth Seaman

It’s another very welcome bank holiday weekend and for many of us there will be more time to relax, catch up with friends or indulging in a creative pastime. As someone whose artistic attempts are, at best, minimal, I do find it interesting to hear how others find the inspiration or ‘spark’ that leads them to put pen to paper (or should that be fingers to keyboard?) to write a play or book, or to pick up brush and oils to paint a picture. [Read more…] about New Discoveries and Finding Inspiration in Chandler’s Ford

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Review: Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market

March 12, 2017 By Hazel Bateman 5 Comments

Yesterday, following recommendations on Chandler’s Ford Today, my husband and I visited this small but interesting local market held in the Age Concern hall at the top of Brownhill Road.

This market is carefully managed, with the needs of regular local stallholders in mind, and features around 12 stalls selling locally-produced food and crafts (no traders). [Read more…] about Review: Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market

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Christmas Gathering at Beacon Café, St. Boniface Church 2016

December 22, 2016 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

On Tuesday morning, I went to the Beacon Café at St. Boniface Church on Hursley Road for some refreshment (ok, plus more than one piece of home-made cake).

I got there just after 11am, and saw people were happily solving Christmas quizzes, which involved identifying some very old (at least to me) British TV sitcoms. From the participants’ enthusiastic discussions and laughter, I could tell they knew most of the answers while reminiscing the good old days. [Read more…] about Christmas Gathering at Beacon Café, St. Boniface Church 2016

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Christmas at Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market 2016

November 26, 2016 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

I went to Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market this morning and realised that Christmas has indeed arrived.

The market was held at the Age Concern Centre on Brownhill Road (just next to the Co-op and the Fryern Arcade). [Read more…] about Christmas at Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market 2016

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Eastleigh Christmas Lights Switch On and Fun Day; Winter Open Studios 2016

November 18, 2016 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

Tomorrow morning I’ll be heading for Eastleigh for the Eastleigh Christmas lights switch on and fun day.

Sound exciting, doesn’t it?

(So many coffee shops to choose from in Eastleigh. Tell me: which coffee shop should I visit tomorrow?) [Read more…] about Eastleigh Christmas Lights Switch On and Fun Day; Winter Open Studios 2016

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It’s Back – Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market

September 24, 2016 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

This morning, I met Karen Stephen and Catherine Griffin at the local produce and craft market.

They were promoting their first book: Secret Lives of Chandlers Ford: A Collection of Short Stories.

Mike introduced this book and its four authors before in this post. [Read more…] about It’s Back – Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market

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Would You Live a Medieval Life?

August 19, 2016 By Allison Symes 9 Comments

MEDIEVAL LIFE PART 1 FEATURE IMAGE

The free Medieval Weekend, organised by the Road to Agincourt project, was recently held at Manor Farm and Country Park, Bursledon.

The weekend was being launched to open a new walk, enabling people to walk down to the River Hamble where they could see the wreck of The Grace Dieu, one of Henry V’s ships. The interactive map I have written about in my previous Chandler’s Ford Today posts was in evidence too.
[Read more…] about Would You Live a Medieval Life?

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In the King’s Footsteps on the Great Ship Trail

May 26, 2016 By Allison Symes Leave a Comment

Following on from my previous Agincourt posts, I have now received further details of the Free Medieval Weekend, which will celebrate the launch of The King’s Great Ships Trail.

Where and when? At Manor Farm and Country Park on July 30 and 31, 2016. [Read more…] about In the King’s Footsteps on the Great Ship Trail

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For a Fairer World: Fairtrade Fashion Show in Chandler’s Ford

May 23, 2016 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

Last Friday, there was an entertaining and meaningful Fashion Show in Hiltingbury.

It was no casual fashion show featuring high street brands. The Fashion Show promoted Fairtrade, and encouraged the community to buy Fairtrade products. [Read more…] about For a Fairer World: Fairtrade Fashion Show in Chandler’s Ford

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Not Just Crafts: Chandler’s Ford Craft Market – Crafters, Author, Cartoonist

April 16, 2016 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

This morning there were a few surprises at the local Handmade Craft Market at Chandler’s Ford Age Concern Centre.

It was a delight to meet a popular local non-fiction and military writer Penny Legg, based in Southampton. [Read more…] about Not Just Crafts: Chandler’s Ford Craft Market – Crafters, Author, Cartoonist

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Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market for the Community

March 20, 2016 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

Are you aware there is a Produce and Craft Market in Chandler’s Ford?

It’s held at the Age Concern Centre on Brownhill Road (to be precise – just next to the Co-op and the Fryern Arcade).

Yes – the market is where you get to buy special gifts from crafters who make the gifts themselves, and buy fresh fruits and vegetables without the plastic packaging.
[Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market for the Community

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

February 24, 2016 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

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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Welcoming Year of Monkey: 8 February 2016

February 8, 2016 By Janet Williams 6 Comments

Today is the first day of the Chinese New Year 2016.

It’s the Year of the Monkey, my Zodiac Year of Birth, which is known as 本命年 (Běn mìng nián).

Traditionally a lot of Chinese believe that your zodiac year (12 years as a cycle) will bring danger and misfortune, so you need to wear something red.

To ward off evil spirits, apparently one has to wear red underwear too. [Read more…] about Welcoming Year of Monkey: 8 February 2016

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Feeling Lonely? Welcome to Beacon Café at St. Boniface Church

December 17, 2015 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

I popped into Beacon Café on Hursley Road on Tuesday morning and was surprised to see the Christmas Café was in full swing!

Beacon Café at St. Boniface Church (SO53 2FT) runs on the first and the third Tuesday of every month, from 10am to 12pm.

Judith Bird from the Parish Church of Chandler’s Ford started Beacon Café in April this year. [Read more…] about Feeling Lonely? Welcome to Beacon Café at St. Boniface Church

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Christmas at Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market 2015

December 14, 2015 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

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

November 27, 2015 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

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

November 25, 2015 By Dave Bowring Leave a Comment

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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Eastleigh’s Christmas Lights Switch on – 21st November 2015

November 21, 2015 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

I was in Eastleigh for a couple of hours today, and guess who I met?

First I was greeted by an emu, then I bumped into Mayor of Eastleigh Councillor Jane Welsh. Christmas must be around the corner as I think I also met one of the Wise Kings (in November)! [Read more…] about Eastleigh’s Christmas Lights Switch on – 21st November 2015

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Don’t Forget: Winter Open Studios This Weekend at the Sorting Office Eastleigh

November 21, 2015 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

The Sorting Office in Eastleigh will open for its annual Winter Open Studios this weekend (21st and 22nd November 2015).

Now in its third year, the Winter Open Studios will run over two days, opening on Saturday November 21 from 11am to 5pm, and on Sunday November 22 from 11am to 4pm. [Read more…] about Don’t Forget: Winter Open Studios This Weekend at the Sorting Office Eastleigh

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Eastleigh Artist’s Designs Picked up for New ASDA Greetings Card Range

October 28, 2015 By SO53 News 7 Comments

Two designs created by Eastleigh-based artist Lisa Jean Gardner, who works under the name Iris Hill, have been chosen by supermarket giant Asda to feature on a range of greetings cards.

Lisa’s designs, easily recognisable by her use of inks and watercolour to create bright, whimsical patterns and scenes, [Read more…] about Eastleigh Artist’s Designs Picked up for New ASDA Greetings Card Range

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