I’ve stated before that I like Chandler’s Ford library and Eastleigh library.
One of the reasons is that both libraries have a small but pretty good selection of comics and graphic novels, where I get some of mine from. [Read more…] about Hampshire Libraries and My Love for Graphic Novels
Chandler’s Ford Library provides us with books, music, and films, and yesterday, the library also brought us the most talented artists from The Sorting Office Studios in Eastleigh.
I’ve been following the artists around Eastleigh since last year and it was very lovely to see some of them again in Chandler’s Ford Library.
Residents of the Sorting Office Studios met the public [Read more…] about Inspiring Artists from the Sorting Office Studios Eastleigh
For my latest suggestion of places to go for a day out I’m going to turn to what I call the New Forest’s best kept secret – mainly because I’d never heard of it until a couple of years ago.
Blashford Lakes, near Ringwood, is a set of former gravel quarries that have been flooded and turned into a nature reserve. It is run by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. [Read more…] about Days Out: Blashford Lakes
By Brenda Sedgwick
Will Self said, “Writing the book is the easy bit. When your writing is finished the real work starts.”
If you are publishing and marketing your book, would you like to meet with other writers in the area who are doing the same thing?
I am about to publish my book and think [Read more…] about How to Publish Your Book
Designer-makers from The Sorting Office studios will host a Creative Open Day at Chandler’s Ford Library on the 14th of February (Saturday) from 10am to 3pm.
The makers, designers, and artists, who work at The Sorting Office studios in Wells Road, Eastleigh, will be holding demonstrations of their crafts, offering taster sessions for anyone passionate about learning a new skill, and displaying their beautiful creations. [Read more…] about The Sorting Office Creative Open Day: Chandler’s Ford Library 14th Feb 2015
I have been writing online on WordPress for 7 years. Writing has become a habit and I don’t normally stop.
I know too well that a short break is fine, but if you take a lengthy hiatus, it’s more difficult to find the same momentum in writing again.
What happens if you find the writing goddess has suddenly withdrawn her inspiration? [Read more…] about Online Writing: What Do You Do to Recharge?
The most difficult job in television must be producing an advert that people will watch.
When the adverts come on, most people get up to make a cup of tea or visit the loo or maybe start to argue about what to watch next.
There have been some notable adverts worth watching. The first UK commercial TV advert was for SR toothpaste [Read more…] about The Voice And A Raven
Brambridge Park Christmas 2016 update:
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
Lyn Rummey and her husband have been holding Pop-up Charity tea parties at their house in Peverells Wood Avenue in Chandler’s Ford all summer, raising money for charity.
Now they have created a Christmas grotto, which is a delight for the youngsters and the young at heart. [Read more…] about A Very Chandler’s Ford Christmas Grotto: No.17 Peverells Wood Avenue
You must have lit fires when you were young and out in the country.
It’s frowned upon by adults but you have to do these things to learn.
The first lesson is that wet things do not burn. The second is that there is nothing as satisfying as something cooked on your own log fire. [Read more…] about Log Fires
The Little Black Book 2014 offers an insight and point of contact for all creative residents working at The Sorting Office creative studios in Eastleigh.
The Sorting Office is a vibrant creative studio home to 16 hugely talented designer makers, including illustrators, textile artists, jewellery designers, fine artists, and ceramicists. [Read more…] about The Sorting Office Little Black Book 2014
Brambridge Park Christmas 2016 update:
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
If you visit the Eastleigh Market this Saturday, try not to miss the most talented artists at The Sorting Office in Eastleigh.
Eastleigh has a thriving artistic hub – The Sorting Office.
The Sorting Office has gathered a strong team of 16 designers and makers, all of unique talents.
Two months ago, I met five of the artists from the Sorting Office at Eastleigh Library, where they introduced their work to the public. [Read more…] about The Sorting Office Eastleigh Winter Open Studios
In the last post, Chandler’s Ford writer Allison Symes shared her passion with writing. She has taken us into her Fairy Kingdom.
Allison writes on her websites, Fairytales with Bite and This World and Others.
Today, Allison shares with us her publishing journey, and gives us some publishing tips. [Read more…] about Interview Chandler’s Ford Writer Allison Symes: Part 2
I have had the pleasure of interviewing Chandler’s Ford writer Allison Symes.
Allison Symes loves reading and writing fairytales.
Novels are her first love, though she also flirts with short stories, occasionally has a fling with poems and now writes radio scripts.
[Read more…] about Interview Chandler’s Ford Writer Allison Symes
My son and I visited Eastleigh Museum during the half term holiday.
We saw a WW1 exhibition called Soldiers’ Journey. It is a multi-venue exhibition that portrays Hampshire’s critical role throughout the First World War.
I was attracted by beautiful buntings, which adorned the walls on the walkway to the hall.
[Read more…] about Eastleigh Bunting & Eastleigh Museum WW1 Poetry Evening
Have you had to learn new things because of your children or grandchildren?
Horses have never featured much in my life. Not since, as a boy, I was put on one and sent off onto the beach at Cleethorpes. The horse ambled into the middle of a tidal puddle and sat down. I fell off into the cold water and the horse ran away. [Read more…] about Learning From Children – Horse Play
The Central Precinct of Chandler’s Ford is a paradise for snooker players. Chandler’s Ford Snooker Club is located at the back of the Central Precinct, facing Ahmad Tea company.
It is the last remaining snooker club in Winchester, Chandler’s Ford and Eastleigh.
The family run club has ten well-maintained tables and is open seven days a week to members and non-members. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Snooker Club and Central Precinct
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
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
