Fryern Arcade

Urgent: Chandler’s Ford Residents: Will You Help Save the Fryern Hill Post Office?

October 19, 2019 By SO53 News 9 Comments

Aaron Joseph, the Fryern Hill Post office manager, told Chandler’s Ford Today that Post Office Ltd has decided to close the post office down.

It’s happening on the 23rd of October. They are also taking away the computers, which will make it impossible to re-open any time soon.

The local branch management only found out the news two days ago.

There is a notice in the window asking for local support.

“You can prevent it closing by making your objections known to the post office.”

Contact the Post Office

The Fryern Hill post office is being shut down on 23 October 2019.

Tags: Chandler's Ford, community, Fryern Arcade, local businesses, local interest, memory, news, post office, Winchester Road

Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market: Saturday 7th September

September 5, 2019 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market is back again – Saturday 7th September, from 10am to 1pm, at the Age Concern Hall, Brownhill Road.

Chandler's Ford Fruit and Veg Market Stall - Saturday 7th September 2019 — Chandler’s Ford Fruit and Veg Market Stall – Saturday 7th September 2019

Tags: Age Concern Centre, arts and crafts, Brownhill Road, Chandler’s Ford community, community, craft fair, crafts, event, Fryern Arcade, hobby, local businesses, local interest

Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market and Other Local Events – from October 2018

September 30, 2018 By SO53 News 1 Comment

Don’t forget the renowned Chandler’s Ford Produce and Craft Market is back on Saturday, the 6th of October, from 10am to 1pm.

It’ll be held at the Age Concern Hall, on Brownhill Road. Thanks to Steve Allen for running the market since 2015, supporting local people and local small businesses.

Tags: Age Concern Centre, arts and crafts, Brownhill Road, Chameleon Theatre, Chandler’s Ford community, charity, community, craft fair, crafts, Dovetail Centre, Eastleigh, entertainment, event, Fryern Arcade, good neighbours, Hiltingbury, hobby, local businesses, local interest, Methodist Church, social, The Hilt

No More Parking Restrictions at Fryern Arcade

July 19, 2018 By SO53 News 6 Comments

Are you aware that the parking restrictions at the Fryern Arcade have been lifted? Since the 22nd of June this year, there are no further parking restrictions at the Fryern Arcade.

There are no longer operating cameras on site.

This means that you can now park at the Fryern Arcade car park for more than 3 hours. [Read more…] about No More Parking Restrictions at Fryern Arcade

Tags: Age Concern Centre, Brownhill Road, Chandler's Ford, Chandler’s Ford community, discussion, Fryern Arcade, history, Information, local businesses, local interest, news, post office, Winchester Road

New and Old Businesses in Chandler’s Ford

December 7, 2017 By SO53 News 6 Comments

In Chandler’s Ford: some shops have closed; some have opened. Some are about to open.

Here are a few photos for you to see some changes in Chandler’s Ford, focusing on Hursley Road, the Central Precinct, Fryern Arcade, Winchester Road, and Oakmount Road. [Read more…] about New and Old Businesses in Chandler’s Ford

Tags: Bournemouth Road, Central Precinct, Chandler's Ford, coffee shop, Fryern Arcade, Hursley Road, local businesses, local interest, news, Oakmount Road, Winchester Road

Keeping it Local – Community and Writers

November 17, 2017 By Allison Symes Leave a Comment

On the face of it, times have not been good recently at Fryern. Grovers the Butchers has closed as has our branch of the Nat West. I’m always sorry to see an independent firm go, some history goes with them I feel, but, to my mind, the bank branch closure is a stupid decision. It’s not as if the bank wasn’t busy! [Read more…] about Keeping it Local – Community and Writers

Tags: Age Concern Centre, Book Fair, books, Chandler's Ford Library, Chandler's Ford Railway Station, children's poetry competition, community, Fryern Arcade, writers

New Video: South Millers Dale

October 28, 2017 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

Last month we shared a video Welcome to Hiltingbury, Chandler’s Ford. The video was created by Jack Smark, a 13 year old Year 9 pupil from the Toynbee School.

Today I found Jack’s new video, named South Millers Dale. Jack is the founder and creator of Tondore Productions. He is an aspiring cinematographer and would love to film movies and film documentaries. [Read more…] about New Video: South Millers Dale

Tags: Chandler's Ford, Chandler’s Ford community, community, Fryern Arcade, Hursley Road, local businesses, local interest, nature, school, train station, Winchester Road

New Video: Welcome to Hiltingbury, Chandler’s Ford

September 20, 2017 By Janet Williams 5 Comments

I came across a short YouTube video a few days ago about Chandler’s Ford and Hiltingbury.

“Welcome to Hiltingbury, Chandler’s Ford”

I’ve watched the video a few times, and found it rather pleasing as it captures the key scenes in Chandler’s Ford well: estate agents, outstanding schools, Hiltingbury Lakes (and men fishing), shops in Hiltingbury (Andersons, Marshalls Bakery…), charity shop on Hiltingbury Road, The Picture Framing Shop, the Hiltonbury Farmhouse, wildlife, Tesco, the Hilt, the tennis courts, and dogs playing on Hiltingbury Recreation Ground. [Read more…] about New Video: Welcome to Hiltingbury, Chandler’s Ford

Tags: Chandler's Ford, Chandler’s Ford community, community, Fryern Arcade, Hiltingbury, Hiltingbury Road, local businesses, local interest, school, The Hilt

The Arcade Youth Theatre: Peter Pan by J.M Barrie; 28th – 29th July 2017

June 30, 2017 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

Following the astounding success of The Arcade Youth Theatre’s first production, ‘Alice’ by Laura Wade, last year, which raised over £800 for the company, they will be taking to the stage again in the classic children’s tale, ‘Peter Pan’ by J.M Barrie.

With breathtaking flying sequences, intense fight scenes, and dazzling light dances, this show is stepping up to be their best yet! All of the creative direction has come from a collaboration with the cast, design crew and their 17 year old director and founder, Lewis Pickles. [Read more…] about The Arcade Youth Theatre: Peter Pan by J.M Barrie; 28th – 29th July 2017

Tags: arts and crafts, Chandler’s Ford community, community, Dovetail Centre, event, Fryern Arcade, local interest, Methodist Church, theatre

New Discoveries and Finding Inspiration in Chandler’s Ford

April 29, 2017 By Elizabeth Seaman 3 Comments

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

Tags: Age Concern Centre, arts and crafts, Brownhill Road, Chandler’s Ford community, community, craft fair, crafts, Eastleigh, event, Fryern Arcade, hobby, local businesses, local interest, review, social

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

News from the Fryern Arcade: Waitrose; Waffles and Cream

March 3, 2017 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

This afternoon I bumped into Dom Hooley, joint manager of Eastleigh Basics Bank, at the Fryern Arcade of Chandler’s Ford.

Dom told me that Waitrose rang him yesterday and said it would be donating their food to Eastleigh Basics Bank tomorrow. [Read more…] about News from the Fryern Arcade: Waitrose; Waffles and Cream

Tags: Chandler’s Ford community, charity, community, Eastleigh Basics Bank, Fryern Arcade, local businesses, local interest, Winchester Road

How Do You Celebrate Christmas? My Christmas in Chandler’s Ford

December 24, 2016 By Janet Williams 5 Comments

In the past few days I have been walking up and down a few roads (Hursley Road, Winchester Road, Hiltingbury Road, Brownhill Road…), and have noticed quite a few inflatable snowman, reindeer, an amusing upside-down Santa near the chimney, and quite a lot of flashing lights in the walls in our neighbourhood.

For those who are cynical about the trend of Christmas festive decorations, or if you are worry about your road / street has become ‘common’, please just remember that festive decoration is fun. People are happy; their kids are happy; their grandchildren are happy. So, just chillax. [Read more…] about How Do You Celebrate Christmas? My Christmas in Chandler’s Ford

Tags: Brownhill Road, Chandler’s Ford community, Christmas, coffee shop, community, Dovetail Centre, Fryern Arcade, good neighbours, Hiltingbury, Hiltingbury Road, local businesses, local interest, Methodist Church, social, viewpoint, Winchester Road

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

Tags: Age Concern Centre, arts and crafts, Brownhill Road, Chandler’s Ford community, community, craft fair, crafts, Eastleigh, event, Fryern Arcade, hobby, local businesses, local interest, social

Closed: Stairway Bakery and Coffee Shop at Fryern Arcade

October 31, 2016 By Janet Williams 13 Comments

Stairway Bakery and Coffee Shop at the Fryern Arcade in Chandler’s Ford has closed.

The notice on the window reads:

“As from the Saturday 29th of October 2016, this shop will close. We would like to thank all our loyal customers over the years for their custom and support. We wish all of you all the best for the future. [Read more…] about Closed: Stairway Bakery and Coffee Shop at Fryern Arcade

Tags: Chandler’s Ford community, coffee shop, community, Fryern Arcade, local businesses, local interest, Winchester Road

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

Tags: Age Concern Centre, arts and crafts, Brownhill Road, Chandler’s Ford community, community, craft fair, crafts, Eastleigh, event, Fryern Arcade, hobby, local businesses, local interest, social

The Arcade Youth Theatre Hits the Stage for the First Time

July 22, 2016 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

The Arcade Youth Theatre hits the stage for the first time this week!

Arcade Youth Theatre is a new, local youth theatre, which has begun its journey into bringing drama and arts to young people and the community of Chandler’s Ford and the surrounding areas. [Read more…] about The Arcade Youth Theatre Hits the Stage for the First Time