The Millennium Clock needs funds for repairs

Back in 2000 The Millennium Clock was a wonderful addition for the village. This beautiful double-sided illuminated clock sits on the wall of Collins & Butler in Milford on Sea High Street. However, funds are needed for specialist repairs to take place.

Councillor Peter Jennions writes: In 2008 an appeal for funds to move the clock to a lower position was held. Due to the generosity of villagers, that appeal raised £3,000 and the Millennium Clock was serviced and moved lower down making it easier for villagers and visitors to see it.

Unfortunately due to the pandemic, lack of regular service and its exposed position the clock now keeps a time of its own, either six hours fast or six hours slow depending on your viewpoint.

Approximately £5,000 is now required to repair and service the clock “in-situ” by renowned clock specialist “Smiths of Derby”

Once again I am looking to our residents to raise the money needed please. I appeal to all those who would like to see our attractive clock serviced and repaired to come forward with any funds they can spare.

The Parish Council will also commit to the cost of undertaking a regular service every 18 months going forward.

To prime the fund I have pledged the first £50 and I hope there are many other prospective donors.

The Parish Office will keep a “pledge” list of prospective doners and the sum committed.

This will breathe new life into our exquisite clock once again.

Thank you. Peter 

To donate to The Millennium Clock repairs, please drop a line to:
clerk@milfordonseaparishcouncil.gov.uk, or call into the Parish Council office.

Milford on Sea Parish Council
The Old Clockhouse, 22 High Street, Milford on Sea SO41 0QD

01590 644410

clerk@milfordonseaparishcouncil.gov.uk

www.milfordonseaparishcouncil.gov.uk

The Parish Office is open most days from 10am to 3.30pm on Monday to Friday.