MOSHRS Podcast: Milford Postal Arrangements - Part 1

The Milford on Sea Historical Record Society have added an interesting new podcast entitled: Milford and District Postal Arrangements - Part 1.

The podcast answers some curious questions, such as:

• Saving up for a new husband?  How many used stamps do you need to get one?
• How old was Victoria in the profile of her on the first stamp printed in 1840 – 15 years, 18 years, or 21 years?

To find out more and to view the podcast; please click here

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The Milford on Sea Historical Record Society has an excellent website with a lot of information and old pictures of Milford on Sea in the past. 

The MOSHRS meet 5 times a year where you can hear an interesting talk and meet people from across the village. There are also annual visits to places of interest. Membership is just £10. To find out more; please click here.

MoS Historical Record Society

www.milfordhistory.org.uk

Saltwater Café: No.1 in Hampshire!

Tony Michael and his team at Saltwater Café in Milford on Sea no doubt are working with a big smile after discovering they are the Number One café in Hampshire on TripAdvisor.

Saltwater Café's reviews have culminated into giving them a five star rating, which is higher than any other café across the county!

If you have never visited, it sounds like you are missing out on something special, and having seen the menu I can confirm that you are! Next time you feel peckish for breakfast, lunch or brunch you know where to go.

Saltwater Café
106 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE
01590 643518
www.facebook.com/saltcafe106

Milford Really Does Rock!

A message from Nigel and Paula Burt on behalf of Milford on Sea based charity, Olivia Inspires: 

We would like to say a huge "Thank you!" to the group of Milford Mums for all their hard work in organising the Milford Rocks event which has sadly become another casualty of COVID-19. The generosity of everyone who donated their ticket money and the multitude of local businesses and bands that offered their support was truly humbling. 

Even though the event didn't go ahead, the Milford Rocks organisers were still able to donate an incredible £1,241 to Olivia Inspires. 

If you didn't already know it, Milford really does rock! 

Kind regards, 

Nigel and Paula Burt 

Find our more about Olivia Inspires - please click here.

Olivia Inspires 

www.oliviainspires.org.uk

Petition to Save Milford from the Sea

A Petition has been started to Save Milford from the Sea by funding a long-term coastal defence plan.

The petition reads: We, the residents, friends and business community of Milford-on-Sea urge the Environment Agency and other Government bodies to fund long-term coastal defence plans at Westover.

This is critical for protecting the homes of dozens of local residents, restoring the scenic coastal path and safeguarding the social and economic future of the village.

We understand that voluntary Partnership Funding will be required and support the New Forest District Council in their bids to secure funding for this programme.

Our goal is to reach as many signatures as possible and we need more support. 

You can see how many people have already signed, and sign the petition by clicking here.

Lunch is the new dinner at Ray’s

Ray’s Italian Kitchen is making lunch the new dinner from Thursday (1^st October) with a 2 course set menu at the special price of £14.25, normally £19.

The menu will include:

Starters

·         Autumnal minestrone soup (V)

·         Mackerel soar salad - a Venetian specialty of pickling fish in aromatic wine & sweet vinegar  with onions

·         Pan-roasted goats cheese salad with red onion marmalade & wild rocket (V)

·         Whitebait deep-fried seasoned with smoky paprika, served with eggy tartar sauce

·         Garlic bruschetta with cherry tomatoes marinated with shallots & basil (Vg)

·         Hen egg baked in spiced tomato with cheesy top, served with dipping crouton

Mains

 ·         Salmon fillet pan-fried & served with a warm Sicilian sweet & sour salad of braised vegetables with pine nuts

·         Beef & pork meatballs topped with mozzarella cheese baked in tomato served with skinny fries & salad

·         Chicken parmigiana, rice

·         Pasta, potatoes & Genovese basil pesto with pine nuts (V)

·         Prawn & pumpkin risotto with garden herbs & lemon

·         Courgette, potato, red onion & scamorza cheese frittata, served with seasonal green salad (V)

·         Pizzetta funghi all’aglio (V)

·         Flat bread with garlic mushrooms, gorgonzola & mozzarella cheese, served with tomato & onion salad

Stacey said: “We’ve brought back our lunch offering with a 25% discount as many of my clientele may prefer to eat at lunchtime now as we become more limited in the evenings due to the early closure of 10pm.”

Ray’s Italian Kitchen is open lunchtimes from Wednesdays to Saturdays from 12pm to 2.00pm (last sitting) and then evenings from 6pm, with the last sitting at 8.30pm

Bookings are essential and customers are reminded to wear face coverings when visiting the restaurant.

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

To see Ray's latest Menus: please click here.

Ray’s Italian Kitchen

11 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF

01590 645300

www.raysitaliankitchen.co.uk

The Good News Newsletter: No.26

 To view of the latest edition of The Good News Newsletter: please click here.

To subscribe to get a regular copy please email: mosclibrary@gmail.com

About The Good News Newsletter

An enterprising group of local people have put together a 'Good News Newsletter' with the aim of keeping everyone informed and amused during this difficult time.

The Good News Newsletter has been created by Milford Library, Milford Mutual Aid Group, The Village Voice and MoS News Bulletin.

We will be publishing a copy of each edition here online and for those in the village who do not use digital communication, the Parish Council are printing some paper copies which will be available in some village shops and some distributed by volunteers.

To subscribe to get a regular copy please email: mosclibrary@gmail.com

La Perle Refurbs and Reopens

After a short break to recharge and refurbish the interior of the restaurant La Perle are open again.

See the menu and order online at www.laperle.co.uk - Delivering your favourites from 5pm on Thursday 24th to SO41 and BH25 

SUNDAYS ONLY... Popular 2 Course Lunch for 4 people. A Restaurant Quality Meal delivered hot to your door 12-2pm. 

Menu for 27th September:

Main: Roast Leg of Hampshire Lamb, Dauphinoise Potatoes, French Beans, Mint Sauce, Gravy 

Dessert: Sticky Toffee Pudding, Salted Caramel Sauce - £59.80 (only £14.95 per person)

Please note that La Perle Sunday Lunch is offered as a meal for 4 people but may be requested for 2 if preferred. 

Orders by Friday please: www.laperle.co.uk/la-perle-sunday-lunch-for-4

MONDAYS ONLY... It's Fish & Chips! Delivered hot to your door 4.30-8.30pm.
Beer Battered Sustainable Cod, with Chunky Chips, Tartare Sauce: £9.90
Orders being taken now for Monday 28th www.laperle.co.uk/fizzandchips - Can also be collected in person (no preorders)

Pop in to see the NEW DELI with a range of Home Cooked Specials and Local Products. 

La Perle @ Home
01590 643557
60 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD
info@laperle.co.uk

Ellie selected for England

Milford schoolgirl, Ellie Mans (15) has been officially contacted by England Golf that she has been selected for the SW U18 England Squad.

Training weekends are set with the coaches & the team of 8 at Cumberwell Park (Bradford on Avon) to continue Ellen’s development as a player.

Ellie has had a super September so far winning the Brokenhurst Manor Ladies Club Champs posting a first round score of 75 to give her a 7 shot lead heading into the afternoon competition. She secured the championship after posting a score of 82 on an incredibly challenging course winning by 3 shots.

Earlier in September she also won the McCleod Trophy with 39 points.

Harvest at All Saints'

 

Chris & Archie report on Seafront Repairs

Chris Mabey and his faithful dog Archie, have been giving regular reports on the repairs to the Milford on Sea seafront.

Great work has been done by both of them in recording the progress, if you would like to take a look please join the 'We Love Milford on Sea' Facebook Group, then click on one of Chris's links and you will find all of his videos in one place. Please click here.

Seafront Repairs by Archie Photography

Milford Explorers set for primary school

Milford Explorers Day Nursery and Beach School have had a 'Preschool Graduation' as they said goodbye to the children moving onto to primary school.

To read more; please click here.

Get your flyer or advert to Village Newcomers

Ruth Bufton is offering to distribute flyers or advertisements for village clubs, classes, voluntary activities, as well as local commercial businesses.

These will be added to 'welcome Packs' which will be given to everyone new to our community when attending the Newcomer's Supper.

To get involved please provide Ruth with at least 50 copies of what you would like circulated and leave them in the front porch of 15 Hurst Road (On the seafront between Needles Eye café and The Lighthouse restaurant.) 

Enjoy the free advertising!

To contact Ruth please call 01590 641875 or click here to contact.

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Update on welcoming Newcomers to Milford

Dear Newcomers Exhibitors and Milford folk, 

Well as you can imagine we will not be doing a Newcomers Supper this year. I thought about doing an exhibition on the Green and tried to think of ways to welcome Newcomers to the village but as things stand it is not possible. 

So perhaps next Spring we could have a Newcomers Event which might not be a supper. With the various estates being built in the village and quite a lot of sales of houses plus the extra time between Newcomers events I am thinking we may have too many people to accommodate for a supper. We might just go for an exhibition of clubs and activities people might like to join - using both the church and the hall so you can have as much space as you need. 

However I do need to know what you think about this idea please? 

I have advertised for several years for volunteers to run this event with me, with the view of taking it over in a year or two, but have not had any offers so perhaps it is time to change how we welcome newcomers to the village or maybe have a break from tradition and drop the supper. It seems that younger people don't have the time to help run clubs yet they want what the clubs offer. Look at the RNLI where would the sailors in our community be without the wonderful service the RNLI offers? Yet our local branch has struggled to get anyone willing to be on a committee. 

If there is anyone out there who would like to help with welcoming the Newcomers to the village just give me a call 01590 641875 or click here to contact.

I would welcome any ideas you have so we still make Milford a lovely place to live and welcome newcomers to this friendly and vibrant village 

With best wishes, Stay safe and well. 

Ruth Bufton

Family Rental Property required in or near village

Update: 23rd Sept - Property found for the family!

We have been contacted by Cathryn Atkin, her daughter, family and their 6-year old Labrador are moving back to the UK from South Africa as soon as they can get flights. They have sold their house and are keen to settle in or near Milford on Sea so need a property to rent while they look for a house to buy.

Eat Raspberry Cheesecake for Girls Cricket!

The Under 11's Girls Milford on Sea Cricket Team needs help fundraising. Sam and his team at La Perle have kindly agreed to make delicious homemade Raspberry Cheesecake and 100% of the profit will go to the newly formed cricket team. Priced at only £4.95 and available from Monday to Sunday this week.

The team, made up of 19 local girls aged 8-11, was only formed in March and has been a lifeline for these children and their families during these unprecedented times so lets help keep this group going. 

Many Thanks from The Coaches, the Girls and all their families!

You can order your Raspberry Cheesecake here: www.laperle.co.uk

Update on welcoming Newcomers to Milford

We have received the message below from Ruth Bufton, who for many years has selflessly organised and run the Newcomers Supper each year.

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Dear Newcomers Exhibitors and Milford folk, 

Well as you can imagine we will not be doing a Newcomers Supper this year. I thought about doing an exhibition on the Green and tried to think of ways to welcome Newcomers to the village but as things stand it is not possible. 

So perhaps next Spring we could have a Newcomers Event which might not be a supper. With the various estates being built in the village and quite a lot of sales of houses plus the extra time between Newcomers events I am thinking we may have too many people to accommodate for a supper. We might just go for an exhibition of clubs and activities people might like to join - using both the church and the hall so you can have as much space as you need. 

However I do need to know what you think about this idea please? 

I have advertised for several years for volunteers to run this event with me, with the view of taking it over in a year or two, but have not had any offers so perhaps it is time to change how we welcome newcomers to the village or maybe have a break from tradition and drop the supper. It seems that younger people don't have the time to help run clubs yet they want what the clubs offer. Look at the RNLI where would the sailors in our community be without the wonderful service the RNLI offers? Yet our local branch has struggled to get anyone willing to be on a committee. 

If there is anyone out there who would like to help with welcoming the Newcomers to the village just give me a call 01590 641875 or click here to contact.

I would welcome any ideas you have so we still make Milford a lovely place to live and welcome newcomers to this friendly and vibrant village 

With best wishes, Stay safe and well. 

Ruth Bufton

Community Centre celebrates 10 years in current building

Milford on Sea Community Centre are celebrating their 10th Anniversary in its current building.

Of course they cannot have the usual gatherings to celebrate, but the Trustees have come up with a souvenir, a challenge and an appeal, all in a celebratory spirit, naturally.

10th Anniversary Booklet

A potted history of the past 10 years with contributions from some of those who set up the original Centre in 2007 and those who oversaw the creation of the current building in 2010. 

Plus some volunteers’ memories and appreciation of the Centre. This will be available from the Charity Shop and the Centre (mornings only) and some other local outlets (to be confirmed – check our website for latest info). It is priced 50p.

Decade 10x Challenge

Open to all ages, the Challenge is to make something with 10 items or do something 10 times. 

This may be making 10 Anniversary cupcakes, or dancing for 10 mins, running/walking for 10km or 10 miles, doing 10 press-ups, making a flower arrangement using 10 flowers/plants, composing a 10-line poem, writing down 10 memorable events you have attended at the Centre during the past decade, or anything else that inspires you!

All we need is a photograph, or sheet of paper for written material, which will then put on the website.

At the end of September, the Trustees will select two winners – under and over 16 years old, who will receive a special prize – please send your entries marked “Challenge” to trustees@moscommunitycentre.org.uk or if on paper, pop it in an envelope and post through the Centre’s letterbox. 

It is hoped that this challenge will be fun and will inspire residents of Milford on Sea and the surrounding area.

“£10 for 10” Appeal

If you have visited the Centre in the past decade, you are asked to consider making a £10 donation towards the next 10 years, hopefully all virus-free. Please click here to donate, or put your donation in an envelope and post through the Centre’s letterbox. Thank you in anticipation! 

Milford on Sea Community Centre

Sea Road, Milford on Sea

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

The Good News Newsletter: No.25

 To view of the latest edition of The Good News Newsletter: please click here.

To subscribe to get a regular copy please email: mosclibrary@gmail.com

About The Good News Newsletter

An enterprising group of local people have put together a 'Good News Newsletter' with the aim of keeping everyone informed and amused during this difficult time.

The Good News Newsletter has been created by Milford Library, Milford Mutual Aid Group, The Village Voice and MoS News Bulletin.

We will be publishing a copy of each edition here online and for those in the village who do not use digital communication, the Parish Council are printing some paper copies which will be available in some village shops and some distributed by volunteers.

To subscribe to get a regular copy please email: mosclibrary@gmail.com

Milford on Sea Album: Photos through the years

If you enjoy seeing old pictures of Milford on Sea you may enjoy having a trip back in time here:

Milford on Sea Albums: Photos through the years - Click here to see all albums 

Book your Flu Jab today

The flu season is fast approaching, and it is particularly important this year that as many people as possible receive the flu jab. Below is a copy of an email sent to all Milford and Wistaria patients who have signed up to receive email regarding the over 65 vaccinations.

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You are now able to book you flu appointment – please check the table below before booking. All patients can attend either site, Wistaria or Milford. 

If possible, please book your appointment online using your Patient Access account – this will help take the pressure off reception at this busy time of the year. 

If you cannot use your online access account for any reason we would prefer you to email the Surgery for an appointment at this busy time - whccg.wistariapractice@nhs.net. Alternatively you can call for an appointment - please phone 01590 643022 (preferably in the afternoon) and press option 0 to be taken through to our dedicated flu line. 

Before you attend you should read the patient information leaflet for the vaccine which is available online as we are not able to hand out laminated sheets this year. Visit our new website www.wistariaandmilford.nhs.uk/flu to find links to these leaflets. 

FLU CLINICS FOR PATIENTS OVER 65 

​Saturday 19th September: ​Milford 

​Sunday 27th September: ​Wistaria 

There will be further dates available for those who cannot attend the above clinics. 

Please read the following information carefully to ensure you attend safely on the day of your flu jab. 

Things will be different this year due to COVID – please listen to our staff carefully. 

· You may need to queue – it might feel a little like a visit to the supermarket 

· You must have no symptoms - such as temperature, a new cough, change in taste or smell 

· Attend on your own or only with your household if they are having the flu jab too 

· Flu jab information will be sent to you regarding the ingredients and any contraindications 

· Please remember your clinic colour 

· Try and walk if you can, the car park will be busy 

· Please arrive on time and DO NOT come early 

· Please wear a face covering 

· We will take your temperature on arrival and ask you to use hand sanitizer 

· Minimise outdoor clothing, wear short sleeves or be ‘rolled up and ready’ 

· Outdoor clothing must be removed before entering the surgery - you cannot leave these in the waiting room as you will be leaving by a different exit 

· We will arrive you at reception and give you a coloured card 

· Please listen to our staff who will assist you whilst you are on the surgery premises 

· You will need to follow a ‘one way’ route around the practice – this will be socially distanced 

· After having your jab please leave the surgery premises without delay via the exit shown to you 

Milford Medical Centre

Sea Road, Milford-on-Sea, SO41 0PG 

01590 643022

Wistaria Surgery
Wistaria Court, 18 Avenue Road, Lymington, SO41 9GJ
01590 672212

Helping Hands supporting families in Milford on Sea

Helping Hands, Open Arms is a local charity who support families by offering food parcels to people who are struggling, they can also help new mums & dads with nappies, formula and baby clothes.

Jaynie Haines is the coordinator for Milford on Sea and happy to help anyone in need, or take local donations.

To find out more about Helping Hands, Open Arms please click here.

The Good News Newsletter: No.24

To view of the latest edition of The Good News Newsletter: please click here.

To subscribe to get a regular copy please email: mosclibrary@gmail.com

About The Good News Newsletter

An enterprising group of local people have put together a 'Good News Newsletter' with the aim of keeping everyone informed and amused during this difficult time.

The Good News Newsletter has been created by Milford Library, Milford Mutual Aid Group, The Village Voice and MoS News Bulletin.

We will be publishing a copy of each edition here online and for those in the village who do not use digital communication, the Parish Council are printing some paper copies which will be available in some village shops and some distributed by volunteers.

To subscribe to get a regular copy please email: mosclibrary@gmail.com