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Comedy Review: Worth a Fortune by MDG Players

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Chandler’s Ford MDG Players successfully performed yet another comedy, Worth a Fortune, to a packed audience at the Methodist Church, from 26 – 28 March 2015. My son and I watched it last night and we were hugely impressed.

Hiltingbury resident Tom Whyte sent me his review of the comedy Worth a Fortune:

“With my wife and a couple of friends went to see the production of Worth a Fortune performed, to a packed house, by the MDG Players at the Methodist church in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about Comedy Review: Worth a Fortune by MDG Players

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The Good and the Bad of Fryern Arcade

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People blog about, talk about, write about and visit Fryern Arcade in Chandler’s Ford so there must be something good about it.

Shortly after Fryern was opened in 1967, Ian Nairn, an architectural journalist wrote in the Observer (October 8th 1967) about Fryern and compared it with a similar development, the Fairwater Centre, in Cwmbran, South Wales. [Read more…] about The Good and the Bad of Fryern Arcade

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Have Your Say: Your View about Chandler’s Ford Fryern Arcade

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The joy of running Chandler’s Ford Today is that I get to know more people in the community.

We all want to find out about our community. We contribute to the discussions, and help each other research local history.

Chandler’s Ford resident Teresa Buckley recently contacted me as she needs to find out your views on the Fryern Arcade. [Read more…] about Have Your Say: Your View about Chandler’s Ford Fryern Arcade

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March 2015 Highlight: Comedy Worth a Fortune by Chandler’s Ford MDG Players

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You may not believe this but March is approaching.

In Chandler’s Ford, the highlight for March will be Worth a Fortune, a farcical comedy by Frances A Lewis, performed by Chandler’s Ford MDG Players.

Chandler’s Ford MDG Players will perform Worth a Fortune from Thursday to Saturday, 26th – 28th March 2015 at 7.30pm, [Read more…] about March 2015 Highlight: Comedy Worth a Fortune by Chandler’s Ford MDG Players

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The Unique Madding Crowd Concerts

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The Madding Crowd is a performing group which researches and performs the church and secular music of the English village bands and choirs in the period 1660 to 1861.

The group was founded in 1975.

The Madding Crowd’s next concert is on Friday 12th December at 8 pm in Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church. [Read more…] about The Unique Madding Crowd Concerts

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Central Precinct: 2014 Christmas Lights Now Switched on

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The “Precinct Pals” welcomed Christmas today with mulled wine and mince pies in Chandler’s Ford.

At the Central Precinct, Christmas celebration was done differently. There was no need for Santa Claus or a horse carriage.

Of course there was no need for road closure either.

Instead, the lights were delicately [Read more…] about Central Precinct: 2014 Christmas Lights Now Switched on

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Fryern Arcade: Christmas Trees and Christmas Carols

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Christmas isn’t too far away.

Jimmy Peters, who grows and sells Christmas trees, has once again appeared at the Fryern Arcade of Chandler’s Ford selling Christmas trees.

Jimmy Peters’ Christmas trees come from Marwell.

Last year when Jimmy sold his Christmas trees at the Fryern Arcade, he was next to the conventional D & G Hardware store. [Read more…] about Fryern Arcade: Christmas Trees and Christmas Carols

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Comedy Review: Ladies Of Iniquity By MDG Players

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Chandler’s Ford MDG Players put on a brilliant comedy, Ladies of Iniquity, last week.

The scene was set in the 70s, when power cut and strike were common, when telephone sitting in a dominant place in the lounge was still attached to a wire, and when neighbours could pop in through the backdoor unannounced. [Read more…] about Comedy Review: Ladies Of Iniquity By MDG Players

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Heart-warming Chandler’s Ford Joint Charities 41st Christmas Market 2014

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(Update: Uplifting: Chandler’s Ford 42nd Joint Charities Christmas Market 2015)

The 41st Christmas Market by Chandler’s Ford Joint Charities today was magnificent.

Many local people visit the annual Christmas Market in Chandler’s Ford every year, as it is considered the best, and the most meaningful Christmas Market. [Read more…] about Heart-warming Chandler’s Ford Joint Charities 41st Christmas Market 2014

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How Methodist Church Dovetail Centre Surprises Me

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Updated on 30th July 2017:

Coffee Room at the Methodist Church

The Coffee Room will operate from the Purple Room from Monday 31st July until Tuesday 15th August 2017 while the Dovetail Centre is being refurbished.

The usual range of teas and coffee and biscuits will be available from 9.30 am to 12 noon Monday to Saturday. Access to the Purple Room is from the car park.

Follow the signs.

The Coffee Room July - August 2017 update

Below is the original post dated 28th Oct 2014.

My son and I visited the Coffee Room in the Dovetail Centre of the Methodist Church on Winchester Road yesterday.

I went there to buy some tickets for MDG Players’ upcoming comedy: Ladies of Iniquity.

Three things at the Coffee Room surprised me. [Read more…] about How Methodist Church Dovetail Centre Surprises Me

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WH Smith Chandler’s Ford: Good Books In Community

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I am delighted to see WH Smith at the Fryern Arcade in Chandler’s Ford has started selling books.

Yesterday afternoon I saw a good selection of books at WH Smith. One book relevant to Chandler’s Ford is The Chandler’s Ford Story: From Earliest Times to the 21st Century, by Barbara Hillier and Gerald Ponting. [Read more…] about WH Smith Chandler’s Ford: Good Books In Community

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Chandler’s Ford Snooker Club and Central Precinct

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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

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Asante Chandler’s Ford Coffee Shop Closure

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

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

Asante coffee shops were set up by Paul and Shirley Barter five years ago. Another Asante coffee shop is in Romsey.

The coffee shops aim to support the charity Citizens 4 change (c4c), to help provide funds to [Read more…] about Asante Chandler’s Ford Coffee Shop Closure

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Fryern Arcade WH Smith Local & Post Office Open

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Update: WH Smith and Post Office Fryern Arcade Christmas 2014 opening times:

I saw this notice on the window of WH Smith and Post Office at the Fryern Arcade recently, about its Christmas 2014 opening times:

Monday 22 Dec and Tuesday 23 Dec: 8am to 6pm
Wed 24th Dec: 8am to 12.30pm
Thursday 25 Dec to 26 Dec: closed
Sat 27 Dec: 8am to 6pm
Sunday 28 Dec: closed [Read more…] about Fryern Arcade WH Smith Local & Post Office Open

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What Had Happened To The Fryern Arcade Public Toilets?

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

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Where is the centre of Chandler’s Ford?

Janet posted this question on Streetlife last week, which triggered a wave of responses.

One contribution posted on Streetlife asked what had happened to the public toilets located beneath the Fryern Arcade Shopping Centre in the “tunnel” through to the car park at the rear. [Read more…] about What Had Happened To The Fryern Arcade Public Toilets?

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Where Is The Centre Of Chandler’s Ford?

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After months of delay, the Fryern Arcade post office in Chandler’s Ford will be moving across to the other side: 6-7 Fryern Arcade, and open at 1pm on 29th August.

Today I spoke to one builder who renovated the new site. I walked in to see the layout of the new shop.

The new shop will have a prominent space for tobacco. There will also be a bureau de change kiosk. [Read more…] about Where Is The Centre Of Chandler’s Ford?

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D & G Hardware: from Canberra to Chandler’s Ford

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D & G stands for Des & Gabby, a couple who ran D & G Hardware in Canberra, capital city of Australia.

D & G later returned to Winchester and ran their independent, much-loved hardware business in St. George’s Street in Winchester for about 30 years.

In June 2006, Toby Roberts took over D & G Hardware in Winchester from 86-year-old Des. [Read more…] about D & G Hardware: from Canberra to Chandler’s Ford

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Fryern Arcade D & G Hardware Store

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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

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Table Hogging

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While we were watching the St. George’s Day scout parade in Chandler’s Ford last week, we killed time between the parades by going to the posh-person’s supermarket to do a bit of shopping and have a coffee.

The shopping part of the expedition was successful. We soon found the few items that we needed. Not so the coffee part, however. [Read more…] about Table Hogging

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Fryern Arcade Old and New

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

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Before the opening of Costa Coffee (3rd May 2014) in the Fryern Arcade yesterday, there was a large sign on the outside wall of the building.

The advertisement read: [Read more…] about Fryern Arcade Old and New

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