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Smartly dressed man at Fryern Hill, Chandler’s Ford

April 19, 2013 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

I’m currently reading Barbara Hillier’s book, Chandler’s Ford, a Pictorial History (by Phillimore & Co. Ltd. 1994). One of the old pictures included in the book is this:

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How Much Is A Cuppa In Chandler’s Ford?

April 16, 2013 By Janet Williams 12 Comments

I mentioned a while ago that The Coffee Room in the Dovetail Centre at the Methodist Church in Chandler’s Ford is a warm and friendly place for the community.

I also pointed out that prices for the drinks are low — so low that you may even feel guilty.

Last weekend, I had a chance to speak to Barbara Lowe, senior steward of the Methodist Church. [Read more…] about How Much Is A Cuppa In Chandler’s Ford?

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Why Not Pick Up A Good Book At Chandler’s Ford Train Station?

April 14, 2013 By Janet Williams 6 Comments

Books at Chandler\s Ford train station

I travelled from Chandler’s Ford train station 3 times during the spring holiday.

This station is indeed a delight. Helpful staff, fragrant coffee, and while waiting for the train, you will sure find some good books from the second hand book stall, just next to the ticket office. [Read more…] about Why Not Pick Up A Good Book At Chandler’s Ford Train Station?

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Coffee Shops In Chandler’s Ford

April 8, 2013 By Janet Williams 19 Comments

(Update 1st Nov 2016: Closed: Stairway Bakery and Coffee Shop at Fryern Arcade)

(Update Nov 2015: Relish Canteen at Chandler’s Ford Central Precinct opened on 3rd November 2015. )

(Update 10 Oct 2014: The last trading day for Asante coffee shop on Winchester Road in Chandler’s Ford will be on Saturday October 18th 2014.)

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When we first moved to Chandler’s Ford 13 years ago, the first coffee shop I visited was The Coffee Room, at the Methodist Church, on Winchester Road.

This Coffee Room is the hub for the community. It’s always bursting with joy. [Read more…] about Coffee Shops In Chandler’s Ford

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