Everybody is a storyteller. Through these interviews, we learn about other people's passion, their work, their struggles and hopes, and their inspiring stories. We see how our lives are intertwined in the community.
Helenor and Rachel have both been working at the D & G Hardware store in Chandler’s Ford since the shop opened nearly 6 years ago.
D & G at the Fryern Arcade now feels much brighter with more space.
The two beautiful assistants are always helpful. For a start, they know where everything is kept. [Read more…] about Fryern Arcade D & G Hardware Store
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
I spoke to Ant Gardiner this afternoon before the Chandler’s Ford St. George’s Day Parade started.
Ant is only 38 years old. He is now the new District Commissioner of the Chandler’s Ford District Scouts, leading about 700 youngsters in Chandler’s Ford. Ant replaced Carolyn Darbyshire MBE, who took charge since 1999 and has built a successful team in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about Ant Gardiner: New Scouts District Commissioner
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1999 saw me start in post as District Commissioner for Chandler’s Ford District and was the start of some memorable years.
I had been in Scouting then for 15 years at the 2nd Ramalley Group and when offered the post of District Commissioner I realised that my close contact with the young people was going to change. [Read more…] about What A Wonderful Time I Have Had!
This morning, I did my shopping in a farmshop – in a white van.
I discovered the clean white van on top of Brownhill Road.
It is an amazing mobile farmshop. It stops on Brownhill Road every Wednesday from 10am to 10.30am. [Read more…] about Magical Farmshop In A Van On Brownhill Road
Linda Read from Chandler’s Ford never stops doing crazy things.
What has she done in the past 15 years? Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, a 100-mile trek along the Great Wall of China, parachute jump, flying a microlight plane, paragliding off a mountain in Turkey……
In March – April, Linda will be trekking to Everest Base Camp. [Read more…] about Linda Read: Fun, Passion, Living Life To The Full
Had a short walk by the Itchen today. Joined it behind the Travelodge on Twyford Road and walked downstream to Withymead Lock where a fallen tree blocks the path and the path itself disappears beneath the water.
Upstream as far as a railway bridge near Highbridge Road. [Read more…] about Short Walk By Itchen
The Parish of Chandler’s Ford has recently appointed an organ scholar, Sarah Akponasa (a student of Chemistry at the University of Southampton, from Oxford).
Sarah will be helping with some services and, under the organ scholarship scheme, has lessons from Dr. Hugh Benham, director of music at St Boniface.
These include help with [Read more…] about Hugh Benham Introduces New Parish Organ Scholar
Chandler’s Ford Today is the product of passionate people from Chandler’s Ford.
I’m inspired and challenged by many of you.
Web designer Neil Duddridge from the company SO53 came to my rescue last summer. He took over the site and [Read more…] about Neil Duddridge: The Man Behind Chandler’s Ford Today (With Huskies)
This Chandler’s Ford community website has just had a facelift. As the creator, I am thrilled.
A few weeks ago, I received an email from Roger Clark, Trustee of Hiltingbury Community Centre:
“Wonder why though [Read more…] about Is Chandler’s Ford A Jaguar? Meet Roger Clark.
Anita Lee runs the Chinese take-away Mandarin Garden in Winchester Road in Chandler’s Ford.
Mandarin House has an open kitchen. While waiting for your food, you could actually watch how your food is being prepared. I love watching the chef tossing the noodles in the air. How does he do that? The wok looks heavy!
Do you know it is quite ok to ask for help in Cantonese when shopping at the Co-operative supermarket in Chandler’s Ford?
Meet Sonny, the friendly Cantonese-speaking employee of the Co-operative supermarket in Winchester Road. [Read more…] about Meet Friendly Sonny: Speaking Cantonese At The Co-operative
What is the must-have dish for the Chinese New Year?
Fish.
As a child, we always had fish during the Chinese New Year. A whole fish. We would buy a whole fish, gut the fish ourselves, and eat the fish with its head attaching to its body.
My Chinese friend Chang Rong from Chandler’s Ford [Read more…] about Fish: Wealth, Abundance, Puns
Let’s remember Chandler’s Ford 2013 in pictures, including
Do you know how tall this Christmas tree is?
I often find the gigantic Christmas tree at Selwood Pump Sales & Manufacturing on Bournemouth Road fascinating.
Old residents in Chandler’s Ford told me that Selwood dresses up the most stunning (and possibly the tallest) Christmas tree every year in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about History of Selwood Christmas Tree in Chandler’s Ford
I’m sure you recognise Lyn from Chandler’s Ford. Ask any Scout in Chandler’s Ford and they’ll tell you who this remarkable lady is.
Carolyn (known as Lyn) Darbyshire MBE is the District Commissioner of the Chandler’s Ford District Scouts.
She received her MBE from HRH Prince Charles in June this year, [Read more…] about Meeting Carolyn Darbyshire MBE
Jimmy is back! Christmas must be near.
If you have been around Chandler’s Ford for years, you’ll definitely recognise Jimmy Peters, the Christmas trees seller just outside Fryern Arcade in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about Buying Christmas Trees At Fryern Arcade
I visited Daniel Mulcahy, the owner of the furniture upholstery in the Central Precinct, in his shop in Chandler’s Ford a while ago.
Danny is an incredibly friendly and funny man. He told me fascinating stories about the Central Precinct, including what he saw on the day of the HSBC bank robbery in 2007. [Read more…] about From Old To New: Furniture Upholstery And Restoration In Chandler’s Ford
I saw this advert in the Hursley Fete pamphlet last week and I was quite mesmerised.
Hursley Post Office opens 7 days a week and its services include: national lottery, dry cleaning, ice cream, deliver newspapers & magazines, locally produced eggs, bread, milk & cakes, pre-ordered foreign currency, euros on demand, greeting cards and stationery. [Read more…] about Enchanting Hursley Post Office
People in Chandler’s Ford are blessed. There will be an unmissable Celebration Concert on the 25th of May (Saturday) in Chandler’s Ford, held at St. Boniface Church. The concert is open to everyone.
This highly anticipated concert of choral music features The Convivium Singers and St. Boniface choir.
The music director behind this concert is the remarkable [Read more…] about Concert, Life And Passion: Interview Dr. Hugh Benham
