🌞 Salty Chips Titbits – December Edition!
✅ Frosty mornings and twinkly skies ❄️✨
✅ Scarf weather officially activated 🧣
✅ Comfort carbs at maximum importance 🍟🔥
December has swept in – and Hardway and Gosport are shining with winter charm and community warmth! 💛❄️ From steaming treats to bright lights along the water, Salty Chips is here to bring cosy vibes and salty smiles all month long.
Grab your fluffy hat, follow the smell of hot food and let’s dive into December’s delicious salty scoop… 🐧🍟🌬️
🪑☕ The Hardway Coffee Co – Hardway, Gosport
📅Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat: 9:30am – 4pm
📅Sunday: 10am – 2pm
📍97 Priory Road, Hardway, Gosport, PO12 4LF
A wonderful new business has joined our Hardway community – and we couldn’t be happier to welcome them! The Hardway Coffee Co is already becoming a favourite spot for locals, serving delicious drinks made with locally roasted Explorer Coffee beans, plus tasty food in a warm, friendly setting.
If you’re nearby, pop in, say hello, and support this fantastic new addition to the Hardway Business Centre. Great coffee, good food and a genuinely lovely vibe await.💛☕✨
(Here’s their Facebook page if you’d like to follow them: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CpM6kYZC6/)
🎄 St. Mary’s Alverstoke Christmas Tree Festival
📅 Thursday 4 – Sunday 7 December 2025 Thursday:18:15pm to 7:30pm, Fri: 3:30pm to 7pm, Saturday: 11am to 6pm, Sunday: 12pm to 6pm
📍 St. Mary’s Church, Alverstoke, Gosport
💰 Entry: £3 adults | Children free (with adult)
✨Over 70 beautifully decorated trees from local schools, charities, community groups, and businesses. Enjoy festive music, quiet reflection times, and a warm, magical community atmosphere.
☕ Refreshments: Tea, coffee, soft drinks, soup, snacks, and cakes available on Saturday & Sunday.
👥 Everyone welcome – families, friends, and local community members. Dogs on leads allowed during public hours.
💛 Volunteers needed! Even an hour helps – contact the church office or Rev. Andy to get involved.
🎉 Celebrate the festive season in the heart of Alverstoke village – a joyful local tradition not to miss!
Christmas Tree Festival | Alverstoke Church of England
Santa’s in the Park
📅 Sunday 21st December 2025: 1pm-3pm
📍 Leesland Park, Whitworth Close, PO12 3PF
💰 Free
👥 Children of any age
💡 Father Christmas will be visiting the park on one of his last engagements before his big night out. Free entry to meet Santa with a free gift for all visiting children. Remember, this could be your last opportunity to post your Christmas present wish list. Ho! Ho! Ho!
Until next time…
Wrap up snug 🧣❄️, enjoy the sparkle of winter lights ✨🌙, and let festive cheer 🎶💛 carry you along our beautiful Solent coast 🌊💙. Don’t forget to treat yourself to something delicious and comforting – whether it’s chips by the sea 🍟🔥, a steaming hot chocolate ☕❄️, or a cheeky winter treat 🧁🐧.
— Kim
Salty Chips Titbits!!! 🐟✨🐧🎄