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Chandler’s Ford Updates: What’s around the Corner for You?

May 1, 2015 By SO53 News 1 Comment

Gibson's card gallery reopens - Chandler's Ford

Great News! Gibson’s Card Gallery at The Mall has re-opened.

Gibson’s Card Gallery was closed in April for a while, but re-opened just a few days ago.

Gibson’s Card Gallery is one of the oldest independent shops in Chandler’s Ford. It specialises in birthday cards, balloons, and gifts.

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The Myth of Thomas The Tank Engine

May 9, 2014 By Janet Williams 11 Comments

Russell and Chris feature

I met the Fat Controller Russell again in Chandler’s Ford.

Russell and his father Chris charmed the people who rode their steam train at the Fryern Funtasia last Monday.

I spent most of my afternoon at the steam train, observing people and watching the steam train puff out its smoke and steam as it chugged along its 100-foot-long track. [Read more…] about The Myth of Thomas The Tank Engine

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The Chameleons: Vicar of Dibley

May 7, 2014 By Nick Coleman 3 Comments

Vicar of Dibley by Chameleon Theatre Company.

At the Fryern Funtasia on Monday, we had loads of visitors and we handed out lots of information about Chameleon Theatre Company as well as flyers about our next production, The Vicar of Dibley.

The Vicar of Dibley will be staging from Thursday 24th to Saturday 26th of July at The Ritchie Hall, Hursley Road in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about The Chameleons: Vicar of Dibley

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First Aider and First Responder

May 6, 2014 By chippy minton 5 Comments

What does a First Responder do? How are First Responders different from First Aiders?

We saw both St John Ambulance and Chandler’s Ford & Eastleigh Community First Responders at the Fryern Funtasia in Chandler’s Ford on Monday.

Let me explain. [Read more…] about First Aider and First Responder

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Fryern Funtasia 2014: Marie Curie for Betty Heath

May 6, 2014 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

Fryern Funtasia 2014 for Marie Curie.

Betty Heath was 97 years old when she passed away on 29th January 2014.

Yesterday, the younger generations of Betty’s family, who all live in Chandler’s Ford, were raising money for Marie Curie at the Fryern Funtasia in Chandler’s Ford.

I met them and they have a moving story to tell. [Read more…] about Fryern Funtasia 2014: Marie Curie for Betty Heath

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Fryern Funtasia 2013: Wildlife Paradise

May 11, 2013 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

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

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Fryern Funtasia 2013: Blissful With Centrestage Youth

May 10, 2013 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

CPYT -- August performance at The Point Theatre

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

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Fryern Funtasia 2013: Cool Jazz

May 10, 2013 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

Cool Jazz, David Tripp

Did you spot a red feather at Fryern Funtasia 2013 in Chandler’s Ford?

Professional musician David Tripp played the guitar beautifully. The stylish musician, a local resident, performed just right at the Methodist Church’s catering stand. [Read more…] about Fryern Funtasia 2013: Cool Jazz

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Fryern Funtasia 2013: Steam Train With Charming Fat Controller

May 8, 2013 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

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

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Fryern Funtasia 2013: Methodist Church And Ahmad Tea

May 7, 2013 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

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

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Glorious Fryern Funtasia 2013 In Chandler’s Ford (And It Didn’t Rain)

May 6, 2013 By Janet Williams 11 Comments

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.
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