Behind the Christmas Decorations

The delightful Christmas Decorations on Milford on Sea Village Green and around the centre of the village are making many people happy as Christmas approaches. The creative and sparkling decorations took a lot of planning and hard work from a dedicated team of volunteers, and we are pleased to let you know some of the people behind the project and to share this message from the organisers Diana & Tracy: 

On Friday and Saturday, 4th and 5th December, Diana Brushwood and Tracy Haupt and their husbands; Paul and Colin, took on the task of decorating the village for Christmas. The weather however, had other ideas, as they got very cold and wet. 

Despite the troubled times we’ve all experienced this year and after many meetings outdoors, Tracy and Diana were able to coordinate many talented volunteers to help to add several new features to the displays this year. 

The nativity scene was cut out of plywood by the New Milton Men’s Shed and then painted by our local Milford Art Club artist Gillian Key. Gillian, along with Art Club members Richard Wadley and Yvette Binns, painted Christmas card scenes that are attached to The Smugglers fence. Gillian also made the Father Christmas sleeves for the bollards and Pam Wright made the snow scenes for the post box, phone box and litter bin tops. What a talented group of people! 

The Milford Floral Art Club did an excellent job again and this year added battery lights to the recycled bicycle wheels on the bridge. 

Fundraising was always going to be tricky this year, however the response from the village was amazing. 

Diana and Tracy are very grateful for the sponsorship received and would like to thank RoyaleLife who purchased the forest of trees and will plant them in various locations in January. 

Gen One Ltd paid for the main Christmas tree and excavated and laid the ducting under the green, free of charge, so we could connect the lights safely. 

Pennyfarthing Homes gave a generous donation that enabled us to afford the commercial quality LED lights for the forest of trees, to create a brighter display.

Many organisations and individuals came together to make Milford even more Magical this year. 

Diana and Tracy, organisers of 'Making Milford more Magical' would like to thank every single one of them for helping to achieve their vision.

PS: We have created a Village Photo Album, if you would like to add any more pictures of the village Christmas Decorations please just send them by clicking here.

To view the Village Photo Album; please click here.