Survey Responses from Magical Milford at Christmas 2021

The organisers of Magical Milford at Christmas 2021, Tracey & Diana have now completed the results from the survey and share the outcome below:

We would like to thank all those who completed the annual survey. The feedback is very useful and provides ideas and thoughts when planning the vision for this year.

The majority of people loved Christmas 2021. The lights, the larger trees, the increased nativity scene and of course, the lit lime tree. One person commented on the use of the word “Magical.” saying there simply wasn’t a more appropriate word.

Many of the other decorations were mentioned too, but it was the green, that stole the show in 2021.

The trader’s trees and lack of lights were highlighted as an area needing improvement. Therefore, we are currently exploring other means of lighting these small trees, to try and create a more unified and bright effect.

In 2021 we decided not to ask the children to decorate the trees. In previous years we have endured bad weather including high winds. We were picking up broken decorations every day, this was heartbreaking when the children had spent so much time making them.

Some people commented on the lack of lights and decorations on the outer fringe of the village. Whilst it would be fabulous to light all the way to The Britannia Thai and down the Keyhaven Road, it simply isn’t viable, especially when you consider the costs involved.

Another area mentioned was the standard of the audio system at Carols on the Green. Nobody expected the large number of people to arrive that evening. Around 1500 people attended and the system couldn’t cope. We are now discussing what can be done to improve the situation, but feel we need to remember it’s a village event and not a music festival at Christmas!

The cost for last year was approximately £9,000 and this was raised through sponsorship, local councils, associations, and individual donations. This year, we hope to spend less, however as our focus is now on the trader’s trees, who knows!

Overall, everybody felt this was the ‘best ever’ that Milford has experienced. The green was enjoyed by so many people; young and old, whether it was the trees, the lights, the nativity scene, or the reindeer.

Magical Milford at Christmas 

Tracy and Diana

tracyhaupt@btinternet.com - dianabrushwood@gmail.com