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06 May 2025

Everyone invited to Celebrate VE Day at Milford on Sea Club on Sunday

Milford on Sea Club has put up its outside decorations in readiness to celebrate VE Day on Sunday, May 11th, 2025, from 3pm to 5pm.

Everyone in the village is invited to go along, whether a club member or not, and entry is free.

Celebrate 80 years since VE Day with a joyful afternoon featuring enchanting 1940s melodies and wartime sing-alongs led by the talented Miss Katie Gates.

For the kids and their families, there will be games, a lucky dip, and glitter tattoos.

There will also be a pay-as-you-go BBQ and ice cream.

The club bar will be open, serving a wide variety of good-value non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks to be enjoyed inside or on the outside seating.



UPCOMING EVENTS

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The Bandwagon
Saturday 6th September 2025 from 8pm

The Bandwagon is one of the South's best cover bands, and they will be playing hits from across four decades!

Meet The Bandwagon:

Non-Members Welcome.

Entry: £2 per person. Please pay and complete the visitor book at the bar.

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Cabaret with Miss Dot Com
Saturday 20th September 2025
7pm to 11pm - (Over 18's only)

Miss Dot Com has been entertaining audiences across the UK for over twenty years.

Enjoy a professional drag queen and female impersonator who will perform with class, style, humour, and saucy elegance, ensuring great entertainment for the evening.

Meet Miss Dot Com:

Non-Members Welcome.

Entry: £2 per person. Please pay and complete the visitor book at the bar.





Milford on Sea Club
67 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QG
01590 643209

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Postponed: Newcomers' Welcome Tea and Exhibition

Sadly, the Newcomers' Welcome Tea and Exhibition on Saturday 10th May 2025 from 2.30pm in All Saints' Church has been postponed. It is hoped that it can be rearranged for later this year.

With 25 Newcomers registered and only around 15 exhibitors able to attend, it was felt that a new date may suit more people.

Anyone wishing to visit the church, there is to be an event and tea in the church from 2pm to 4pm on Saturday, 26th May 2025, and everyone is welcome.

For more information, please contact Ruth on ruth.bufton@btinternet.com
or 01590 641875.

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About the Newcomers Welcome Tea & Exhibition 

This charming annual community event is organised for newcomers to the village and provides a warm and informative way for new residents to be welcomed to Milford on Sea.

For many years, the event was a Newcomers' Supper & Exhibition; however, in 2025 it changed to become the Newcomers' Welcome Tea & Exhibition. 

This is where newcomers can discover all of the Milford on Sea Clubs, Societies, Classes, Charities, and Events. 

They can then decide what they might want to do, what they can join, where they can volunteer, and where to make new friends, keep fit, be entertained, etc! 

Newcomer Guests: If you are a new resident in the village, you are invited to claim your invitation to this Free Event.

Exhibitors: Any village club, society or community organisation are also invited to register to attend. 

To register for the Welcome Tea & Exhibition, or to exhibit, or for any questions, please contact Ruth on: ruth.bufton@btinternet.com - 01590 641875.

Both events are arranged by Ruth Bufton.

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Nancy to become a Lipreading Tutor

The number of lipreading tutors in the UK has now dropped below 200. 

One of these is Caroline Court, who will retire in June 2026 and hand the reins of her Lipreading Classes in Milford on Sea to Nancy Weatherson. 

Nancy's many qualifications in the deaf and disability world include being a Level 3 lip speaker.

To enhance her qualification further, Nancy has been accepted as a student on the Lipreading Teachers Training Course at City Lit, Covent Garden. She is one of only 10 who made the grade.

Milford on Sea Community Lipreading Group is sponsoring Nancy's year-long course fees to add teaching qualifications to her repertoire.

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About FeelHear

Nancy founded Feelhear in 2018. Her business provides professional support services to deaf and disabled people. She also holds British Sign Language Courses for corporate organisations.

The BSL Act was passed in 2022, which recognises BSL as an official indigenous language in the UK.

In addition to being a British Sign Language teacher and lipspeaker, she is also a Sign and Electronic Notetaker for deaf and hard of hearing adults. 

Alongside this, she is currently running her fourth Introduction to British Sign Language Course in the village and also the founder and host of the New Forest Social Deaf Club each month at The Cave in Miford on Sea.

Nancy has over 20 years of experience in Hotel Management, where she completed her CIPD-HR Masters qualification. This is also where she started her love for British Sign Language when she passed BSL L1 back in 2006. She did this to enable her to communicate with deaf guests who visited her hotel.

FeelHear & New Forest Social Deaf Club
Nancy Weatherson
Deaf Communications Professional

Enhanced DBS Certificate holder | NRCPD Registered 213333

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About The New Forest Social Deaf Club

The New Forest Social Deaf Club is a drop-in social get-together held on the First Tuesday of every month between 5pm and 8pm in The Cave, Milford on Sea.

Entry is free to enjoy this regular social evening and meet new people. Everyone is invited, whether hard of hearing or not. Pet dogs are also welcome!

The club was founded in February 2024 and is hosted by Nancy Weatherson, a local Deaf Communications Professional. Nancy also runs Introduction to British Sign Language courses in the village; just contact her to find out more.

To read more about Nancy and the New Forest Social Deaf Club, please click here.

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More volunteers are urgently needed. Can you help?

Milford Volunteer Drivers urgently need more friendly people to join the team as volunteer drivers or coordinators.

Milford Volunteer Drivers take local people to medical appointments. In 2023, they made 700 trips, which increased to over 850 in 2024, benefitting 210 older residents.

Clients pay the petrol costs of the drivers (50p a mile). 

Coordinators, who arrange the journeys, can work from home, and even two hours a month is appreciated. 

Both roles make a real contribution to your community.

To find out more, please contact milfordvolunteerdrivers@gmail.com or  01590 641700. (If there is no answer, please leave a message and someone will call you back.)

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About Milford on Sea Volunteer Drivers

If you live in Milford on Sea, Keyhaven, Everton, Lymore, or the surrounding area and cannot access travel to medical or health-related appointments, Milford on Sea Volunteer Drivers (MVD) are here to help.

It might be because there is no public transport available, you can’t use other transport due to difficulty walking or a disability, or you need the support of a friendly person to go with you. They can take you to appointments at hospitals, surgeries, opticians, dentists, and any other health-related events.

The drivers are reimbursed at a rate 50p per mile. You will be told how much the journey will cost in advance, and you will pay it to the driver.

The telephone number for contacting us is 01590 641700. Please leave a message with your name and phone number, and they will call you back.

MVD is run by a dedicated team of Volunteer Drivers and Volunteer Coordinators, who arrange the journeys.

If you or anyone you know would like to join the group to help others, they would love to hear from you. Just leave a message.

The scheme is part of the Milford on Sea Charitable Trust (registered charity no. 1172750) and is affiliated with the Hampshire Good Neighbours Network. It is supported by grants, most recently from the Parish Council, and donations from people who use the scheme.

For more information on Milford on Sea Charitable Trust services, visit: 


Milford on Sea Charitable Trust
Charity Commission (1172750)

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Milford-on-Sea: Village on the Front Line

The Second World War lasted six years from September 1939 to August 1945, and for most of that time Milford on Sea village found itself on the front line.

First, following the evacuation of Dunkirk in May/June 1940, there was a real danger of invasion, and many communities along the South coast were considered vulnerable. Milford-on-Sea was a key part of the defensive front line, and measures were taken accordingly.

When the United States joined the Allied war effort in December 1941, the tide of war came to a standstill and then slowly began to flow towards the enemy. 

Milford-on-Sea was a key part of the offensive front line, supporting the build-up of men and materiel leading to the invasion of France in June 1944.

In just under a year, on 7th May 1945, the Allies were able to declare victory in Europe. The following day, Tuesday, 8th May 1945, was declared a holiday and celebrated as VE Day. 

Village on the Front Line Video

Watch “Village on the Front Line” a video produced by Milford-on-Sea Historical Record Society and experience living in Milford-on-Sea during the Second World War.

click image to view video

Milford on Sea Album: Village at War - Click here to view the album 

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Meet  the MOSHRS Chairman - Chris Hobby

The family name of “Hobby” has been synonymous with the area of Milford on Sea for many generations, in fact almost 250 years. 

Chris, sometimes called Mr. Milford on Sea, has spent much of his life gathering, collating and recording as much information as he can find relating to the village, people, buildings and his family.

Chris has held many role in the village from being a parish councillor to most recently leading a team of local historians in the 'Cornwallis Remembered' Project.

The project resulted in a permanent memorial being established for the famous Milford on Sea admiral in June 2023 at Portsmouth Royal Dockyard. The full story is told in the book 'Cornwallis Memorial Decade'.

He has also published his own hardcover book, full of fascinating photos entitled 'Album of Old Lymington and Milford on Sea'.

Chris is currently the chairman of the Milford-on-Sea Historical Record Society (MOSHRS), a staunch supporter of the Royal British Legion Milford on Sea Branch, and other village organisations.

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Join the Milford on Sea Historical Record Society 

They are a friendly and social bunch, so why not contact MOSHRS on admin@milfordhistory.org.uk, then invest your £10 to join, and go along to the next meeting.

You can also register to join by clicking here.


Milford on Sea Historical Record Society


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Yacht Wreckage removed from beach

The clear-up of the yacht wreckage on Milford on Sea Beach has begun following the yacht's running aground and breaking up on rocks nearby on March 28, 2025.

The removal is being completed under contract with the New Forest District Council.

 

To read the original shipwreck article, please click here.

To read more in the Advertiser & Times, please click here. (The A&T article is behind a paywall.)

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The 2nd Great Sunflower Competition

Residents around Carrington Lane are embarking upon the 2nd Great Sunflower Competition.

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They all start with three precious seeds of the Mongolian Giant variety of Helianthus Annuus, and the challenge is to grow the tallest plant measured from the ground up to the start of the flower head. Only one plant is needed for success, and more seeds are available on request should any fail to germinate.

There is no competition entry fee, but at the conclusion of the event, each contestant will be asked to hand over £5 to the winner, who can then nominate a charity or alternative good cause to receive the money.

Last year's poor results were attributed to factors other than predation by creepy crawlies, such as the fact that judgment day was not announced in advance, preventing precision cultivation timing.

Judging will take place on the last Saturday in September, and we look forward to bringing you pictures of the winner and their giant sunflower.

At the Sunflower Award event, there will also be a Snail Race entitled The Grainger Stakes after Joyce, whose suggestion (and sole responsibility) it is. The contest will be a time trial, and because this will not be a handicap race, it will give small and nimble creatures the chance to outperform larger, more mature competitors. This advanced information is provided so that everyone will have ample opportunity to scout for promising talent and think about the racing colours.

If anyone is interested in joining in these (quite weird) events, please contact Graham and Holly at x.

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Makeover and New Name at Milford Cards & Gifts

Sinan and Kayleigh Hisim at Milford Cards & Gifts in the High Street, Milford on Sea, have invested in some upgrades to their shop and changed the name to Milford Gifts.

When you next visit, you will discover a new floor, a new extended room full of greeting cards, and an ever-changing range of gifts, including Milford on Sea souvenirs.

A range of cards and gifts by popular local artist Shaun Stevens features images of local scenes.

At present, the shop is resplendent in Union Jacks to celebrate VE Day. When you step inside, you will find a limited stock of patriotic flags, bunting, balloons and bowls.



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About Milford Gifts

Sinan and Kayleigh Hisim opened Milford Cards & Gifts in Milford on Sea High Street on 24th November 2018.

The shop specialises in a wide selection of greeting cards, toys & games for children, gifts, Milford on Sea souvenirs, and party items.

Such as, Milford on Sea gifts, novelty items, buckets and spades, beach and crabbing items, swimwear, footballs, ball pumps, skipping ropes, tea towels, hats, sunglasses, wind-up torches, hairbrushes, party banners, ribbons, confectionery, and lots more.

The shop is full of gifts and fun items for adults and kids, and you will surely find something suitable for every occasion.

In 2024, the shop was delighted to be a RETAS Awards finalist and to be voted Excellent for Customer Service by the New Forest District Council.

In May 2025, Sinan and Kayleigh invested in a shop upgrade, including a new floor, new signage, an extended retail display, and changed the shop name from Milford Cards & Gifts to simply, Milford Gifts.

Milford Gifts
35 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF
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Pizza & Pasta Deals and The Rambling Men at Ray's Italian

Ray's Italian Kitchen have a special afternoon coming up with the ever-popular Rambling Men. Plus, small plates are back, and there are tempting Tuesday and Wednesday lunchtime & evening dining deals.

Check out below to decide which ones to book.

The Rambling Men
Saturday 28th June 2025 - 3pm to 5pm

Live music from the brilliant Rambling Men!

An afternoon of blues, country and folk with small plates and Cicchetti boards.

The village's favourite folk band are back in support of Counselling Together New Forest. 

Join us for live music whilst nibbling cicchetti and tapas.

Booking is highly recommended.

To book, please speak to a member of the team, call 01590 645300, pop in, or email: info@raysitaliankitchen.co.uk.

Small Plates are back

Ray's Italian are once again offering small plates for sunny lunchtimes in the courtyard garden.

You can choose from two Italian cicchetti with grissini, olives, and crostini.

During May, these will be served with a spritz, Moretti or Italian cider for £19.50 (Additional dishes £6 and non alcoholic drink alternatives available.)

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DINNING OFFERS

PIZZA AND A PINT FOR £18 
Tuesdays, Lunch and Dinner

Have any pizza and a pint of Peroni for just £18! 

Choose from a spicy Diavola, a moreish Pollo Picanti, or house favourite, Piedemonte, and enjoy it with a pint of Peroni to wash it all down.

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LASAGNE FOR 2
Wednesdays, lunch and dinner

£39 for two - Traditional pork and beef lasagne to share with flatbread & salad, plus a 175ml glass of house wine each.

Pre-bookings only. Vegetarian lasagne available.

To book, please call 01590 645300 or email: info@raysitaliankitchen.co.uk

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Wednesday Lunch Club
New Dates coming soon

The monthly lunch club features a curated and great value 2- or 3-course set menu.

Pre-bookings are only up to lunchtime the day before.

To discover more Dining Deals and Upcoming Events at Ray's Italian Kitchen,  please click here.

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Ray’s Italian Kitchen
11 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF
01590 645300

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05 May 2025

Village Centre Road Closure for a week: Businesses Still Open

Wessex Internet is currently in the process of building a full fibre broadband network in the village.

As a result, there will be road closures in place from the junction of Church Hill to the car park by Barnes Lane and from Boots pharmacy to the Coastal Bakery. 

Work will commence from 8am Tuesday 6th May until 4.30pm Monday 12th May 2025.

Access for pedestrians and business deliveries will always be maintained.

The site will be marshalled for delivery access.

This will be tough for the businesses affected, so please support them the best you can.

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Keyhaven Yacht Club Open Day on Saturday

Keyhaven Yacht Club are holding an Open Day on Saturday 11th May 2024 from 10.30am to 3pm.


During the day you can meet group leads, members of the management committee, and enjoy the friendly club surroundings.

You can also learn about all that Keyhaven Yacht Club has to offer, including:

Club Boat Hire
Cruising Programme
Dinghy Racing Programme
Junior & Youth Sailing
Kayaking & SUPS
RYA Affiliated Courses for Members
Women on Water Group

Refreshments available on the day.

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About Keyhaven Yacht Club

Keyhaven Yacht Club was founded by Captain G.J.F. Adams in 1928. 

The Clubhouse has unique views of the Keyhaven River and the Solent, and contains a members Club Bar with a friendly atmosphere and a very active social calendar, showers and changing rooms. It also has a fleet of support boats including four RIBs and a diesel engine launch.

The Club also has its own floating pontoon, its own small car park, and there is limited space for members dinghies and tenders.

The Club is an RYA Training Centre for the training of helms and crews of support and power boats. 

The annual sailing programme provides for Open Class & Scow racing, Junior sailing, Pottering, and Club cruising from April through to November. 

To find out more the club's history, please click here.



Keyhaven Yacht Club
The Club House, Keyhaven Road, Keyhaven, SO41 0TR.
01590 642165

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Hurst Castle Sailing Club Open Day on Saturday

Hurst Castle Sailing Club are holding an Open Day on Saturday 10th May 2025 from 10am to 3pm.

On the day, you can enjoy the welcoming, sociable sailing club with a spectacular Keyhaven location and Solent views. They are easily the most affordable, low-cost local sailing club.

Club members like to participate in friendly dinghy racing with support boat cover or pottering around sheltered waters & local creeks, and the fleet of club dinghies and kayaks will be on display

The club offers the opportunity to develop your skills through their regular sail training for adults and young people.

There is also a variety of social events in the club's modern, well-equipped clubhouse, and cruising rallies in larger boats.

Just pop along to meet the team at Hurst Castle Sailing Club.

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Rehearsals underway for performances of 'And a Nightingale Sang'

The Bridge’s salute to VE Day with a gem of a play offering nostalgia wrapped up in a stoic northern family who share their war years with us. Six years of joy, fear, love, music, and song.

Rehearsals well underway
The play 'And a Nightingale Sang' will be performed at 7.30pm for 4 performances from Thursday 29th May to the 2.30pm matinee on Sunday 1st June 2025 in The Bridge.

Directed by Wendy Mason (Remembered, Rumours and Absurd Person Singular).

To read more about the performance of the play 'And a Nightingale Sang', please click here. 

Tickets are selling fast and are on sale now for £16 at The Bridge Box Office.


The Bridge 

Box Office Open:
Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm
and occasional Saturdays
01590 644861

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Milford on Sea Pre-School Plus Open Day on Saturday

Milford on Sea Pre-School Plus are holding an Open Day on Saturday 10th May 2025 from 10am to 12 noon.

Parents and guardians are invited to visit and see how the pre-school works.

This is an opportunity for you to view the facilities and let your children see what Milford Pre-School offers. 

You can also meet and chat with the dedicated and experienced team, who will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

You can also find out about the After School Club and Holiday Club.

Childcare funding information is available.

To register for the open day, please email office@milfordpreschoolplus.co.uk.

The pre-school are now accepting new applications for September 2024. You can register your interest by completing the application form on their website at www.milfordpreschoolplus.co.uk.

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About Milford on Sea Pre-School Plus

Milford on Sea Pre-School Plus is a charity-run pre-school based in Milford on Sea.

The pre-school is run by an experienced and established team that provides a holistic, child-led learning environment. It is also proud to be the only Forest School accredited Early Years provider in Hampshire.


Milford on Sea Pre-School Plus
Lymington Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0RF
01590 644684

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Watercolour Painting Course with Aimee Durnell at Hurst Castle

Hurst Castle is hosting the ‘Hurst Sea and Sky’ Watercolour Painting Course with artist Aimee Durnell on Thursday 15th May 2025 and Tuesday 17th June 2025 starting at 10am.

Join Aimee Durnell at the otherworldly Hurst Spit to learn the joys of painting watercolour. Inspired by the beauty of this reserve, let Aimee show you how to make the most of your paintbox, creating waves and shorelines, using colour and texture to explore fresh, vibrant watercolours.

Included in the course:
  • Castle admission
  • Return ferry
  • Cream tea
  • 3-hour painting course
Please bring your own paints, paper and a packed lunch for a fun day of painting adventure.

Tickets: £55 per person

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Tudor Experience
Tuesday 29th April 2025 and Tuesday 10th June 2025 - Starts at 2pm.

Discover Tudor life whilst in a Tudor castle with an afternoon of activity.  

The experience includes:
  • Talk about the Tudor period when Hurst Castle was built, with a focus on life as a Tudor lady and her costume.
  • Two Tudor craft activities, to make and take home.
  • Cream tea.
  • All day castle admission.
This fun, immersive experience will be led by costumed characters and is suitable for all ages. 

Please note, the Tudor Experience must be pre-booked. Ferry booking extra if required.

Tickets: £20 per person.

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Lighthouse Tours
Every Monday - Weather and volunteer numbers permitting. 

Tours of the Low Light Lighthouse, built in 1911 which is located inside the castle, will be available from our volunteer group on Mondays throughout the season.

Call 01590 642500 in advance to confirm tours taking place.

To pre-book any event above, or for more information please click here.

To see more upcoming events, please click here.

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HURST CASTLE OPENING TIMES 2024: 

1st April 2025 to 2nd November 2025 - 10am to 5.30pm Daily.

  • Adult: £8.50 - Concession: £7.50 - Child: (5-17 years) £5.50
  • Family: (2 adults, 3 children) £25 - Children under 5: Free
  • A Local Resident Annual Pass is available for people living locally to Hurst Castle

Well-behaved dogs on short leads are welcome in the Castle and on the Ferry.

Take the Ferry to Hurst Castle: www.hurstcastle.co.uk/how-to-get-here

For further information about your visit, please call 01590 642500 or email:
info@hurstcastle.co.uk

See What's On at Hurst Castle, please click here.


Friends of Hurst Castle

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