While walking to work the other day, I saw a new sign at the Chandler’s Ford Central Precinct.
(I know. I also discovered the Chandler’s Ford Vicarage has just changed its sign too.)
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Tale Of Chandler’s Ford Vicarage
I like taking random pictures of Chandler’s Ford. Last week, I found that the Vicarage of the parish church got a new sign.
Would you like to see the difference of the old and new signs?
The old sign of the Vicarage of the Parish Church of Chandler’s Ford used to carry a bold white word “VICARAGE” against the cherry red background. [Read more…] about Tale Of Chandler’s Ford Vicarage
Buying Christmas Trees At Fryern Arcade
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
Chandler’s Ford Railway Station Re-opening
Chandler’s Ford Railway Station Celebrated 10th Anniversary of Re-opening
Date: 13th October, 2013
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Story Of Chandler’s Ford War Memorial
When you walk along Hursley Road in Chandler’s Ford, outside the Parish Church, do you ever pause and look at the Chandler’s Ford War Memorial? Do you ever read the names on the stones?
Chandler’s Ford resident Hazel Bateman told me this story of the War Memorial at the St. Boniface Church, Parish of Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about Story Of Chandler’s Ford War Memorial
Eastleigh War Memorials
Something that guidebooks to Eastleigh tell you is that the design of the town’s war memorial is “very unusual”.
What provides this distinction is the figure of the Angel of Mons on the top.
However, as far as I know, none of the guidebooks explain why Eastleigh does have an angel [Read more…] about Eastleigh War Memorials
Reminiscing The Old Chandler’s Ford Train Station
On the 13th of October 2013 (Sunday), Chandler’s Ford celebrated the 10th anniversary of the re-opening of the Chandler’s Ford train station.
It was a beautiful celebration. The weather was typically British.
Local people got together for an afternoon of joyous celebration. [Read more…] about Reminiscing The Old Chandler’s Ford Train Station
10th Anniversary: Celebrating Chandler’s Ford Station Re-opening
It’s the day all of us have been waiting for!
Chandler’s Ford rail station re-opened 10 years ago. On October 13 (Sunday), there will be a grand celebration to mark the event.
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10th Anniversary Of Chandler’s Ford Railway Station Re-opening – 13 October 2013
Chandler’s Ford railway station is going to celebrate its 10th year birthday since its re-opening 10 years ago. The celebration will be on Sunday 13 October 2013 between 1pm and 4pm at the station.
A lot of people use Chandlers Ford Railway Station to travel into Romsey, Eastleigh and Southampton, as well as further afield. [Read more…] about 10th Anniversary Of Chandler’s Ford Railway Station Re-opening – 13 October 2013
Unusual Street Names In Chandler’s Ford: Gardner, Laidlaw And Morley
If you visit Jane Austen’s house in Winchester, at No 8 College Street, you’ll see a plaque on the wall of the straw-coloured building, where Jane Austen spent the last few weeks of her life in 1817.
The plaque reads: In this house Jane Austen lived her last days and died. 18th July 1817. [Read more…] about Unusual Street Names In Chandler’s Ford: Gardner, Laidlaw And Morley
Fascinating Books About Chandler’s Ford
I’ve picked up a few books about Chandler’s Ford from the library and you may find them interesting.
1) Capt. A.A.J. Fortune: Chandlers Ford, 1859 – 1969. The book cover reads, “An account of the growth of Chandlers Ford from a hamlet to a village by 1897, now the largest residential area in the Borough of Eastleigh.”
Price for the book was 10/6. [Read more…] about Fascinating Books About Chandler’s Ford
From Old To New: Furniture Upholstery And Restoration In Chandler’s Ford
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
Enchanting Hursley Post Office
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
Historical Pictures: Chandler’s Ford Train Station Opened 10 Years Ago
Do you still remember the day when Chandler’s Ford train station was opened?
It was exactly 10 years ago.
This year, Chandler’s Ford Train Station is celebrating its 10th anniversary. [Read more…] about Historical Pictures: Chandler’s Ford Train Station Opened 10 Years Ago
Chandler’s Ford Library: 30th Happy Birthday!
Chandler’s Ford library celebrated its 30th birthday last Saturday.
Outside the library, there were Jude’s ice cream, drinks and cupcakes. Children enjoyed their story time outdoor, with a bit of sunshine, fortunately.
Inside the library, Mr Tall was busy entertaining children. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Library: 30th Happy Birthday!
Chandler’s Ford Library: 30th Birthday
This coming Saturday (25th May), Chandler’s Ford library is celebrating its 30th birthday. Don’t forget to visit the library to celebrate it together.
Here are some of the exciting activities on the day:
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Hursley Road – New Cafe SANDELI Opened Today
I walked along Hursley Road this afternoon, and was surprised by the cheerfulness of the Union Jack bunting of this shop — SANDELI.
This is actually a new cafe, which opens today. It’s on No 149, Hursley Road, SO53, Chandler’s Ford, [Read more…] about Hursley Road – New Cafe SANDELI Opened Today
Glorious Fryern Funtasia 2013 In Chandler’s Ford (And It Didn’t Rain)
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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“We’re Sorry To Be Leaving Fryern…But…”
I picked up this notice last weekend at the post office in Fryern Arcade, Chandler’s Ford.
It’s a simple message from the Fryern Dry Cleaners, but you can still feel a tinge of sadness: [Read more…] about “We’re Sorry To Be Leaving Fryern…But…”
No Teddy Bear’s Picnic: Walking In The Woods
If you go down to the woods today you’re in for a big surprise – and it’s NOT bears! We have two woods near us – one is Ramalley, the other is Flexford. Flexford has cows and rabbits; Ramalley has trees and dogs. I name one of the trees as the Big Tree, but it’s very small! (Joke!)
I enjoy walking in the woods, and I walk with my dad all the time, and sometimes we would walk with our neighbours and their dog. [Read more…] about No Teddy Bear’s Picnic: Walking In The Woods