Fryern Funtasia

Fryern Funtasia 2025 – Drizzle, Sunshine, Stilt Walker, Steam Train, Puppet Shows … What an Amazing Event!

May 6, 2025 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

Fryern Funtasia was such a great success. The weather was quite ‘unpredictable’ but the drizzle didn’t seem to bother us. The event was well organised, and the atmosphere was superb. When people said it’s a ‘community’ event and it truly was. There was something special for everyone, whatever your age. There were favourite games and crafts for children, and there were also boats and steam train for enthusiasts. There was a stilt walker who entertained and surprised the kids. Animals. Music that filled the air. Ice Cream.

The Mayor of Eastleigh Cllr Dave Pragnell and the Mayoress Jean went round to meet many people. At the u3a pitch, the mayor spoke with Pam Moffat (Vice Chair) and Dave Claxton (Chair) about u3a and their role within the community. [Read more…] about Fryern Funtasia 2025 – Drizzle, Sunshine, Stilt Walker, Steam Train, Puppet Shows … What an Amazing Event!

Tags: Chameleon Theatre Group, Chandler's Ford Parish Council, Chandler’s Ford community, charity, community, days out, Eastleigh Borough Council, event, Fryern Funtasia, Fryern Recreation Ground, fundraising, local interest, Methodist Church, review, social, u3a

May Highlights in Chandler’s Ford – Fryern Funtasia and Christian Aid

April 28, 2025 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

Fryern Funtasia - Bank Holiday Monday 5th May 2025 — Fryern Funtasia – Bank Holiday Monday 5th May 2025

The popular Fryern Funtasia is back on May Bank Holiday Monday 5th May between 12 noon and 4.30 pm. The community event is held at Fryern Recreation Ground in Chandler’s Ford. There will be a rich variety of activities and stalls, including The Hand in Hand Puppet Team, which will be performing there for the first time. [Read more…] about May Highlights in Chandler’s Ford – Fryern Funtasia and Christian Aid

Tags: Chandler's Ford Parish Council, Chandler’s Ford community, charity, Christian Aid, community, days out, event, Fryern Funtasia, Fryern Recreation Ground, fundraising, local interest, Methodist Church

Fryern Funtasia Chandler’s Ford 2024

May 6, 2024 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

Once again Fryern Funtasia was held during the May Bank Holiday Monday, at Fryern Recreation Ground. Did you have a good time? Yes we did despite the rain.

You can imagine the organisation of this event was a mammoth task and it was so wonderful to see so many people and animals, and so many stalls, games, and activities.

Some children sang some songs about the ‘sunshine’ and don’t we love these children from Fryern schools?

Thanks to Chandler’s Ford Parish Council and Event sponsors – TMT Legal Services are supporting this year’s event, along with
National Lottery Community Fund,
Infinity Playgrounds,
Dripool Ltd,
Vitaplay
and A&A.
(Source – Chandler’s Ford Parish Council)

Below are some photos taken before the rain. Let’s start with some animals –

Tags: Chandler's Ford Parish Council, Chandler’s Ford community, charity, community, days out, Eastleigh Borough Council, event, Fryern Funtasia, Fryern Recreation Ground, fundraising, local interest, Methodist Church, review, social

Fryern Funtasia 2023 Chandler’s Ford

May 1, 2023 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

Have you been to Fryern Funtasia today? I hope you have enjoyed this event. This morning I went to Fryern Recreation Ground for a quick visit and this place has brought back some very fond memories. I used to go there with some of my friends and our children, but now our children have left home and my friends were elsewhere, so it did feel quite different and I even felt a tiny bit meloncholic. However it was wonderful to see some friendly faces, beutiful owls, really fluffy dogs, and lots of happy children. It was very lovely to see many local groups such as Scouts, Girlguiding, Boys’ Brigade, Lions Club, Stroke support group, Churches Together….. local businesses such as Peter Green and Gair Gas and many others.

£3,000 Raised by The Rotary Club of Chandler’s Ford and Itchen Valley to 15th Chandler’s Ford Scout Group

May 12, 2019 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

The author of this post is David Overton, Chair of the Executive Board, Chandler’s Ford 15^th Scouts.

The Rotary Club of Chandler’s Ford and Itchen Valley recently raised £3,000 for the 15h Chandler’s Ford Scout Group.

At the recent Fryern Funtasia on the May Bank Holiday (6th of May 2019), President of Rotary Ed Burt handed over the cheque for £3000 raised by Rotary for Chandler’s Ford 15th, this year’s President’s charity. [Read more…] about £3,000 Raised by The Rotary Club of Chandler’s Ford and Itchen Valley to 15th Chandler’s Ford Scout Group

Tags: Chandler’s Ford community, charity, event, Fryern Funtasia, fundraising, good neighbours, news, scouting

2019 Fryern Funtasia – Were You There?

May 10, 2019 By Allison Symes 1 Comment

Well, I was, and it was great to meet up with Janet once again and, later, to meet Roger Clark, fellow CFT contributor. Many thanks to Janet for the selfie (and I guess you could have called this an outdoor editorial meeting!).

Image Credit (or blame as you see fit): Unless otherwise named, the culprit behind the images is Allison Symes. [Read more…] about 2019 Fryern Funtasia – Were You There?

Tags: charities, community, entertainment, event, Fryern Funtasia, Fryern Recreation Ground, One Community, Three Rivers Rail Partnership

Fryern Funtasia 6th May 2019 in Chandler’s Ford

May 7, 2019 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

Once again I spent the May Bank Holiday at Fryern Funtasia yesterday – as I did every single year in the past few years.

I really love the traditional open-space event, where I met up with a few old friends there, and soaked up some local news (or gossips) from just walking about. [Read more…] about Fryern Funtasia 6th May 2019 in Chandler’s Ford

6th May 2019 – Bank Holiday Monday – Fryern Funtasia in Chandler’s Ford

March 21, 2019 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

6th May – Bank Holiday Monday – Fryern Funtasia

From Chandler’s Ford Parish Council:

Fryern Funtasia 2019 is only just over a month away so put the date in your diary – 6th May Bank Holiday Monday. 12.00pm – 4.30pm. Take a look at the fun we had in last years video and please share with your friends. See you in May. [Read more…] about 6th May 2019 – Bank Holiday Monday – Fryern Funtasia in Chandler’s Ford

Chandler’s Ford Wins the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Village of the Year Award 2018

October 4, 2018 By SO53 News 1 Comment

Chandler’s Ford may not feel like a ‘village’ anymore, but … Chandler’s Ford has just won the Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Village of the Year Award 2018.

At a presentation evening on 25 September, Chandler’s Ford Parish Council attended the Hampshire Association of Local Councils (HALC) / Fullers Hampshire Village of the Year Awards presentation and came away with the Village of the Year Award for 2018 and was also commended with Runner Up Awards for: – [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Wins the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Village of the Year Award 2018

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All the Fun of the Show: Fryern Funtasia Review 2018

May 11, 2018 By Allison Symes 1 Comment

Image Credit: Unless otherwise stated, all pictures were taken by Allison Symes

One thing I can confirm is that anyone selling cold drinks or icecream had a busy time of it at this year’s Fryern Funtasia. Whether it was the hottest Funtasia known to Chandler’s Ford, I don’t know, but the queues for refreshments were long! [Read more…] about All the Fun of the Show: Fryern Funtasia Review 2018

Tags: community, event, Fryern Funtasia, One Community

A Great Community Event: Fryern Funtasia 2018

May 7, 2018 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

Today’s Fryern Funtasia in Chandler’s Ford was fun, as usual, and it was very well managed. Congratulations! I heard a few children fainted due to heat, but hope they have had some rest and are now feeling better. The organisers deserve our praise – they have put in so much effort to make sure everything ran so smoothly. [Read more…] about A Great Community Event: Fryern Funtasia 2018

Festivals

May 6, 2017 By Mike Sedgwick Leave a Comment

This is the time of year for festivals. After the self-imposed misery of Lent, it starts with Easter. When is Easter? Bishop’s secretaries throughout the land are kept busy answering that question.

Easter Sunday is the first Sunday after the full moon that occurs on or soonest after March 21st, the Spring Equinox. So now you know for all time. The earliest Easter Sunday will be on March 22nd but that will not happen until 2285 so you need not worry about it. The latest possible is April 25th and that will be in 2038. [Read more…] about Festivals

Tags: culture, Easter, entertainment, event, Fryern Funtasia

Chandler’s Ford Fryern Funtasia 1 May 2017

May 1, 2017 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

The Fryern Funtasia is a community event organised by local volunteers and businesses, with the support of the Chandler’s Ford Parish Council. The Fryern Funtasia has become one of the most popular local community events in recent years, and it is in its 6th year.

Today the event was officially opened by the Mayor of Eastleigh, Councillor Des Scott. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Fryern Funtasia 1 May 2017

Chandler’s Ford Events from April to June 2017

April 18, 2017 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

There’ll be many great events in and around Chandler’s Ford from April, but some are just slightly more surprising than others:

General Election: Thursday 8th June 2017

Has anybody checked if David Dimbleby is actually free on the 8th June? #GeneralElection

— Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) April 18, 2017

Tags: Chameleon Theatre, Chandler’s Ford community, community, election, entertainment, event, Fryern Funtasia, good neighbours, Hiltingbury, local interest, Methodist Church, music, St. George's Day, The Spitfires marching band, theatre

3 Very Chandler’s Ford Questions

March 1, 2017 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

Once in a while, I get some strange questions from readers. (Yes, I love your questions.)

Today I’m sharing three of these questions here, and hope some of you could help.

About former Red Lodge nurseries

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Fun Day – Fryern Funtasia 2016

May 13, 2016 By Allison Symes 1 Comment

Another first for me this year has been to visit the Fryern Funtasia on Bank Holiday Monday, 2nd May 2016. How to tell it is a Bank Holiday Monday? Because the weather closes in!

The weather held off long enough to not get in the way of a good show at the Fryern Recreation Ground. Nor did it stop the youngsters having a wonderful time on the bouncy castle, the bouncy slides, the pony ride, go kart track and so on. [Read more…] about Fun Day – Fryern Funtasia 2016

Chandler’s Ford Fryern Funtasia 2016

May 2, 2016 By Janet Williams 5 Comments

Music. Food. Ponies. Dogs. Games. Stalls. Friends. Queen.

Fryern Funtasia this afternoon on the Fryern Recreation Ground was enjoyable.

It’s the 5th Fryern Funtasia event in Chandler’s Ford. The Fryern Funtasia is a community event organised by local volunteers and businesses, with the help of the Chandler’s Ford Parish Council. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Fryern Funtasia 2016

Tags: brass band, Centrestage Theatre, Chandler's Ford Parish Council, Chandler’s Ford community, charity, churches together, community, Eastleigh Borough Council, event, Fryern Funtasia, Fryern Recreation Ground, fundraising, good neighbours, Methodist Church, music, One Community, photography, Rotary Club, school, social, Thornden Hall

Voice of a Teenager: How to Improve Chandler’s Ford

September 16, 2015 By Ben Williams 5 Comments

After the summer holiday in Perth and Singapore, I thought it would take a long while to get used to Chandler’s Ford life, but I have been able to recover quickly and adjust to the ordinary. My perception on many things changed slightly, more specifically how Chandler’s Ford can be improved.

Obviously I don’t hate it here. [Read more…] about Voice of a Teenager: How to Improve Chandler’s Ford

Tags: architecture, Central Precinct, Chandler's Ford, community, Eastleigh, event, Fryern Arcade, Fryern Funtasia, Hiltingbury, viewpoint

Kick Start Christian Aid Fundraising with Chandler’s Ford Inter-Church Football Match

May 5, 2015 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

Were you aware that an exciting football match was taking place at the Fryern Funtasia yesterday?

Fryern Funtasia reflects how the Chandler’s Ford community is connected – through music, drama, games, charity work, leisure, and social activities.

Our local churches gathered to show how they could have a bit of fun, and also raised awareness for Christian Aid. [Read more…] about Kick Start Christian Aid Fundraising with Chandler’s Ford Inter-Church Football Match

Tags: Chandler’s Ford community, charity, Christian Aid, Christianity, church, community, event, football, Fryern Funtasia, Fryern Recreation Ground, fundraising, good neighbours, religion

Build a Community We Are Proud of: Fryern Funtasia 4th May 2015

May 4, 2015 By Janet Williams 7 Comments

Hundreds of people indulged in a great day at the fourth Fryern Funtasia this afternoon at Fryern Recreation Ground.

Fryern Funtasia is a community-led event organised by local volunteers and local businesses, with support from Chandler’s Ford Parish Council.

Fryern Funtasia is a fusion of village fete with funfair atmosphere: [Read more…] about Build a Community We Are Proud of: Fryern Funtasia 4th May 2015

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General Election: Thursday 8th June 2017

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About former Red Lodge nurseries

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