My son and I walked for 35 minutes to get to The Picture Framing Shop in Chandler’s Ford last week.
The walk in the cold weather was worth it as we bought everything we needed for my son’s major art project for a mask.
The young and energetic owner [Read more…] about The Magical Picture Framing Shop in Chandler’s Ford
Do you know you can enjoy eBooks and eAudiobooks on your computer, phone, tablet or iPod from Hampshire Libraries, for free?
Feeling nervous? There will be an eBooks and eAudiobook surgery at Chandler’s Ford Library on the 24th of January (Friday), from 10am to 12pm.
[Read more…] about eBook And eAudiobook Surgery In Chandler’s Ford Library
One of the traditional sounds of Christmas is that of church bells.
I’m not sure why it is a traditional sound of Christmas, as church bells are rung through the year – most Sundays, as well as other celebratory events such as weddings and christenings.
But as you hear the peal of bells drifting [Read more…] about The Art Of Bell Ringing
This morning, I attended the Christingle Service at the Parish Church of Chandler’s Ford. The church was packed with local parents and their children. Nearly 100 Christingles were given out.
Do you know the meanings of Christingle? [Read more…] about Christingle Celebration In Chandler’s Ford
This is part two of Alan Page’s latest post: The Pomander: A Brief History.
Essentially, the way to make an Orange Pomander has not changed since Tudor times.
The main ingredients are still a fresh orange, whole cloves and cinnamon, [Read more…] about How To Make An Orange Pomander
Following my previous post about the various emergency telephone numbers, here’s some useful information for people who can’t use a telephone easily.
As well as the 999/112 number I wrote about before, there is also a TEXT service available.
This is designed for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, speech impaired, [Read more…] about Having Difficulties Using A phone? Use Emergency SMS.
I bought Traidcraft Eastern Flower Gift Wrap (£5) last week and I’m totally mesmerised by the texture, colours and beauty of the paper.
Over the past few days, I used the wrapping paper to make beautiful origami objects. Who said a gift wrap is only for wrapping gifts? [Read more…] about More Than Just Gift Wrap: Traidcraft Eastern Flower Gift Wrap
This morning, I learnt from Leyla Torres from Origami Spirit that today, March 20th, is the first International Day of Happiness, initiated by the United Nations.
My initial emotion to the International Day of Happiness was bafflement. I pondered briefly, why do we need a specific day for happiness? I don’t need people to remind me of eating, drinking, or sleeping, but why do I need to be reminded of happiness? [Read more…] about International Day of Happiness
