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Fryern Arcade D & G Hardware Store

May 12, 2014 By Janet Williams 16 Comments

D & G Chandler's Ford Helenor (rigt) and Rachel.

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

May 4, 2014 By chippy minton 9 Comments

"I'll go and grab a table."

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

May 4, 2014 By Janet Williams 25 Comments

Costa Coffee arrives in Chandler's Ford.

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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Meet Anita Lee From Mandarin Garden

January 24, 2014 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

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!

[Read more…] about Meet Anita Lee From Mandarin Garden

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Fryern Arcade In Chandler’s Ford: Major Changes Are Coming

January 3, 2014 By Janet Williams 23 Comments

In my review of Chandler’s Ford In Pictures 2013, I highlighted a few shop closures at the Fryern Arcade in Chandler’s Ford.

Let’s look at these shops again:
[Read more…] about Fryern Arcade In Chandler’s Ford: Major Changes Are Coming

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The Mall Shopping Centre In Chandler’s Ford

December 31, 2013 By Janet Williams 10 Comments

I’m recording the changing faces of Chandler’s Ford. You can compare old and new signs in Chandler’s Ford in these posts: New Sign At The Central Precinct Of Chandler’s Ford and Tale Of Chandler’s Ford Vicarage.

To mark the end of 2013, I’m showing you the old and new signs of The Mall Shopping Centre in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about The Mall Shopping Centre In Chandler’s Ford

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Buying Christmas Trees At Fryern Arcade

December 4, 2013 By Janet Williams 5 Comments

Jimmy Peters selling 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

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Age Concern Carol Service At Methodist Church

December 4, 2013 By Janet Williams 6 Comments

Chandler's Ford Age Concern, Brownhill Road, behind Co-op

The Age Concern Carol Service at the Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church this afternoon was brilliant.

The Rev. Peter Cornick made us think about the true meaning of Christmas. Is Christmas just about shopping and eating? He asked.

Both the Thornden Wind Band and the Toynbee School choir performed beautifully at the carol service. [Read more…] about Age Concern Carol Service At Methodist Church

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“We’re Sorry To Be Leaving Fryern…But…”

May 1, 2013 By Janet Williams 12 Comments

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…”

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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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