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Tuesday 31 October 2023

Milford Valeting Prize Draw for Magical Milford at Christmas

Milford Valeting have come up with a novel way to support fundraising for Magical Milford at Christmas this year..., they have launched a Prize Draw to help towards the cost of the Christmas lights & decorations for the village.

The prize is for Jacque to provide a full Winter Protection Package for your car. This high quality valet has a value of £145. 

There are 40 tickets available for £10 each, and each ticket is simply numbered 1 to 40. 

The winning number will be drawn on Wednesday 29th November at 6pm.

To select your draw number/s please click here and then let Jacque know of your selection, - or -
To find out which ticket numbers are still available, please email Jacque at:  

Good luck!

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Magical Milford at Christmas 

This year, the Christmas Lights & Decorations Switch On will take place on Milford on Sea village green at 6pm on Friday 1st December 2023.

This will also be the evening for the Carol Singing Service on the Green, and the Late Night Shop Opening.

The Christmas Lights & Decorations will be once again be organised and created by the team at Magical Milford at Christmas, lead by Diana Brushwood and Tracy Haupt. Support funding will hopefully come from generous local business sponsors and private individual donations as in the past.

If previous years are anything to go by, we can expect the bar to be raised again, to give us something extra sparkly to enjoy at the end of the year!

If you would like to support the village Christmas Lights & Decorations. You can make donations by clicking here.

Sponsorship available: Please contact: magicalmilford@gmail.com.

You can keep in touch with all that is happening with Magical Milford on their Facebook Page at: www.facebook.com/MagicalMilford

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About Milford Valeting

Milford Valeting was founded in July 2022 by Jacque Higginson, supported by his partner Polly, to provide a local, friendly and high quality mobile vehicle valeting & detailing service to Milford on Sea.

Jacque prides himself on being able to deliver the best quality standards, and he offers a range of services; from his Signature Full Valets, Deluxe Full Details, Seasonal Packages and Bespoke Services for all of your car care needs.

Since starting, Jacque and Polly have built up many happy customers in the village, and are very grateful for the support that Milford on Sea residents have shown the business. They are now looking forward to a positive future keeping local cars sparkling!

If your car need a spruce up, you have any questions, would like a quote, or to make a booking, please contact Jacque on Jacque@milfordvaleting.co.uk.

Milford Valeting also have a Facebook page that you may wish to follow or visit. (Please click here)


Milford Valeting
01590 288221
jacque@milfordvaleting.co.uk

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Rebrand for Mandy at Elmsleigh Cakes

Renowned Milford on Sea cake designer and baker, Mandy Black has recently rebranded her company from Elmsleigh Cakes to Amanda Black Cakes. 

The new company name now reflects the individuality of her sophisticated individual cake designs. 

Never one to rest on her laurels, Mandy recently spent a week in September honing her talents by participating in an intensive course in the highlands of Scotland, led by multi-award winning cake designer & baker Paul Bradford. 

Paul is one of the world's most respected cake designers and holds the prestigious Disciples D’Escoffier award, which he was awarded for his dedication to sharing his cake skills. He has made cakes for many famous people and royal families, including the late Queen.

Mandy commented: "We had the best of times and my creative brain went into overload. During the course I made two new wedding cake designs which not only wowed the other students but also Paul himself, if that isn’t an accolade I don’t know what is. Anyhow with his encouragement I have taken the plunge to grow my company and rebrand to reflect how my business and my cakes are now as my creative journey has evolved."

The sophisticated cake designs below demonstrate another evolution in Mandy's skills and experience.

Next, Mandy has been personally invited by Paul Bradford to be part of his display at Cake International, the biggest cake show in the world, at Birmingham NEC in November 2023. 


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About Amanda Black Cakes

Mandy initially founded her company in Milford on Sea as Elmsleigh Cakes in 2011.

Mandy's journey so far has taken her from being a computer operations manager who started making cakes for her kids, and on to making cakes for everyone, including our royal family.

In 2022 (and again in 2023), Mandy received worthy recognition of her talents as a baker and cake artist when she was recognised as one of the Top Three Cake Makers in the New Forest.

In summer 2023, Mandy was invited to be a Cake Judge at the New Forest & Hampshire County Show.

In September 2023, she attended a week long intensive course led by Paul Bradford, holder of the Disciples D’Escoffier award which he was awarded for his dedication to sharing his cake honing her already exceptional cake making skills, and one of the world's most respected cake designers.

During the year, Mandy rebranded her company to Amanda Black Cakes to reflect the individuality of her ever evolving cake designs.

In November 2023, Mandy was personally invited by Paul Bradford to feature her cakes in his display at Cake International, the biggest cake show in the world at Birmingham NEC.

At the show Mandy stands shoulder to shoulder with the big names in cake design from around the world. People that she looked up to, and who’s books she bought when first starting creating amazing cakes.

To see see more of Mandy's amazing cake designs please visit her current website at:

Please contact Mandy if you would like to enquire about any cakes by clicking here, or through Facebook, and she will be happy to help.


Please note: In the coming weeks, Mandy will be updating here email address and website address, and we will let you know when she does.

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So much happening at Milford on Sea Library

Milford on Sea Community Library, (Who also offer a Jigsaw Library, which are loaned like books), is now opening five days a week, on Monday & Tuesday from 2pm to 4pm and on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 10am to 12noon.

Milford on Sea Community Library offers a lot more than you may realise and they are always looking for ways to support the village community.

Everyone is welcome to come into the library to relax in the space anytime that it is open and without charge. 

Call in and take a look.


The Milford on Sea Community Library and Village Hall also host:


Knit & Natter: Every Monday from 2pm to 4pm. 
Enjoy kitting for charity over a good chat! Just come along.


'Pop In' Cafe: Every Thursday from 10.30am to 11.30am. 
Everyone is welcome to go along for a tea/coffee and an informal chat. Organised by 'The Churches Together'.

Community Reading Group: 3rd Tuesday each month at 1pm. 
Entry: £2 for tea and book hire. Everyone welcome. 


Warm Wednesday: 1st & 3rd Wednesday each month from 10.30am to 12noon. 
Craft and/or dominoes and games with Ruth Bufton.


Tea & Quiz: 4th Wednesday each month from 2pm to 4pm. 
Entry: £3.50 including tea and biscuits. No prizes, just a relaxed and fun time. Everyone welcome. 

Toddler Story Time: 1st & 3rd Thursday each month at 10am. (Pop In Cafe days).
The organising team very much hope the Mum's and Dad's will stay on for a chat and cuppa, or might like to join our popular village library. 


Book Sale: Every 2nd Saturday each month from 10am to 12noon. 
All funds raised go towards keeping the library open.

 
The Milford-on-Sea Recorded Music Society: Every 2nd & 4th Friday of each month at 2.30pm until 4.45pm. (September to July)
If you enjoy Classical Music, including Opera, Chamber and Jazz go along and find out more. Members of the Society have the opportunity to present a programme of music.

For more information please contact: John Beaumont 01425 628005 or Alan Keats 01425 614996.

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About Milford on Sea Community Library

In 2020, Hampshire County Council withdrew funding, and Milford on Sea Library was forced to close on 20th March 2020. 

The library had been located in Milford on Sea Village Hall for several years. The Village Hall is operated by the trustees of the Milford Village Association (MVA) and they were happy for the library to stay.

So, the Library team, of Jill Neil, Liz Everard, Clare Johnston and several others, set about founding Milford on Sea Community Library in consultation with Hampshire County Council.  Their quest was successful, and Milford on Sea Community Library became an independent self-funded library, run by volunteers, on 16th March 2021. 

During Lockdown in 2020, to help keep community spirits up, the Library Team and Milford Mutual Aid with Jenny Whitely and valuable volunteers produced The Good News Newsletter, which was circulated throughout the village. A mini version of TGN as it has become known, continues to be published in the Village Voice Magazine.

The Milford on Sea Village Hall is also used by various community group and they are always willing to accommodate events, presentations and classes where possible.


Milford Library Opening Times:
  • Monday & Tuesday: 2pm to 4pm
  • Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 10am to 12noon

Milford on Sea Community Library
Park Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QU
01590 644040
mosclibrary@gmail.com
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Charity Shop Christmas Fair on Saturday

Charity Shop Christmas Fair at The Bridge this Saturday 4th November from 10am to 2pm.

Lots of items on sale, plus Christmas themed ranges. The Bridge Cafe open for drinks and homemade cakes.

Free Entry.

To see what else is on at The Bridge: Please click here.
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The Bridge (Formerly MoS Community Centre)
Sea Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PH
01590 644861

Box Office Open:
Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm

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Monday 30 October 2023

Kids Dining in Milford on Sea

Milford on Sea is family friendly place to eat and many locations have a special menu for the children, and also welcome dogs. Take a look below and pick where you fancy...

Nippers Menu at The Lighthouse
Dog Friendly


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Kids Menu at Ray's Italian Kitchen
Dog Friendly Courtyard


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Children's Menu at Smugglers Inn
Dog Friendly

Please click here

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Lion Cubs Menu at The Lazy Lion
Dog Friendly

Please click here

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Children's Menu at Needles Eye Café
Dog Friendly


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Toy Guns Menu at The Gun Inn
Dog Friendly

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Children's Menu at The Beach House
Dog Friendly


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Junior Dining Menu at The Cedar Tree at South Lawn Hotel
Dog Friendly

Please click here

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Kids Half Sized Tasting Menu at Verveine

Please click here
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Other Village Bars and Cafe's

Kids and dogs are also welcome in many village bars and cafe's, please click on the button below to visit their websites, - or better still, just pop in!



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Alex takes over at Butchers on the Green

Alex Farr has been one of our village's traditional butchers, working at the bench and behind the counter at Butchers on the Green since October 2021. Alongside him was the familiar face of owner and master butcher, Keith Potter.

Keith, purchased the business from Dave Gates two years ago, and he has now decided to handover the business, and Alex is now the proud owner of Butchers on the Green.

Keith will still be seen behind the counter now and then, as he intends to work in Butchers on the Green part-time every so often.

In the past couple of years Alex & Keith have created a reputation for themselves in the village for providing quality meats and pre-prepared meals with a friendly and helpful service, and Alex has some exciting plans to provide even more for shoppers in Milford on Sea. 

Alex said: "I am excited to have been given this opportunity to carry on serving and providing a service to this tight knit community. I am looking to expand the ranges of meat, fish, cheese condiments and pastries that we offer, to make it a more inclusive and integral part of the village. I am committed to sourcing the finest products at affordable prices. All I ask for is the residents of Milford on Sea to come in and give us a try please.

There are a lot of misconceived ideas that we, as local butchers, are expensive, however many of our products are comparative or even cheaper (per kg) than supermarkets. I think you would be very surprised the prices we offer, and without the cost and time of driving outside of the village!

I look forward to seeing you in here, and please keep your eye on our social media platforms for offers and meat value freezer packs.

Thank you all for your continued support for keeping your independent local shops operating."

Milford's Mighty Mixed Grill!

Milford's Mighty Mixed Grill
Just £5.99 a pack

To celebrate his new role at the helm, Alex has re-introduced Butchers on the Greens' most popular promotion. 

'Milford's Mighty Mixed Grill!' consists of a chicken breast portion, homemade pork sausage, gammon steak, lamb chop and rump steak. All for only £5.99 a pack.

Please order as soon as possible as this offer will only run whilst stocks last.

You can order on 01590 642136, simply call in, or email: butcherbythebeach@gmail.com.


Butchers on the Green are now taking Christmas Orders, please click here.

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About Butchers on the Green

Milford on Sea's independently owned traditional butchers shop, offers an everchanging variety of creative, handmade pre-prepared meals which are easy to cook and great value.

There are are also butcher prepared prime meat cuts & roast joints, steaks, numerous homemade sausage flavours, gluten free sausages, handmade burgers, traditionally cured bacon, mince, ham, pate, chorizo, savoury pies & pasties and in the summer BBQ packs. 

You will also find a counter of frozen fish, gluten free fish cakes, king prawns, cheese, relishes and eggs. They even offer hog roasts for private events.

Keep an eye out for the regular great value Meat Bundles Offers.

Butchers on the Green is owned and managed by Alex Farr a former pub head chef who retrained as a butcher around 2010. He now uses his culinary skills to make the pre-prepared meals on sale in the shop.

Butchers on the Green was formerly known as The Butchers Shop, an award winning butchers which had been owned and run by Dave Gates for 36 years until his retirement in October 2021.

The business was then purchased by Keith Potter, an experienced master butcher who had owned other butcher businesses in the past, and he rebranded the shop to Butchers on the Green. Alongside Keith from the beginning was Alex Farr who managed the business day to day with him.

In October 2023 Keith retired, and Alex became the proud owner of Butchers on the Green, with Keith taking an occasional part-time role. 


Butchers on the Green
3 Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QU

*Closed on Mondays

Butchers on the Green hold a 5 Star Food Hygiene Rating. 

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Village Millennium Clock repaired

It is very nice to see that the village Millennium Clock has been repaired and renovated to its former glory by renowned clock specialist and the original maker, 'Smiths of Derby'. 

The repair and renovation was possible after a community fundraising campaign secured around half of the £5000 required to cover the costs. The balanced was covered by the Parish Council.

Back in 2000, the beautiful double-sided illuminated Millennium Clock was a wonderful addition for the village, and it was erected on the wall above what is now the Lymington Cat & Kitten Rescue charity shop in Milford on Sea village centre.

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 the time more clearly.

Unfortunately due to the pandemic, lack of regular service, and its exposed position, the clock started to keep a time of its own, either six hours fast or six hours slow depending on your viewpoint. Thus, the fundraising appeal was commenced in April 2023 and championed by Parish Councillor, Peter Jennions.

The Parish Council have committed to cover the cost of regular servicing by Smiths of Derby going forward.

So, with a bit of luck, the village Millennium Clock will now be keeping good time for many years to come.



Milford on Sea Parish Council
The Old Clockhouse, 22 High Street, Milford on Sea SO41 0QD
01590 644410
clerk@milfordonseaparishcouncil.gov.uk

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

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Milford on Sea Club win Tony Tillet Memorial Cup

Milford on Sea Club were the proud winners of the Tony Tillet Memorial Cup on Friday 27th October 2023.

Twice a year, Milford on Sea Club play New Milton Conservative Club at skittles for the trophy, and they were delighted to win the cup back!

The team participants were, Charmaine, Andy, Clair, Carole, Marc, Chloe, Finley, George, June, Chris, Mike and Jackie.

There will be a rematch next year, and our village club will be looking to retain the trophy!



Upcoming Events at Milford on Sea Club - Non Members Welcome
  • Saturday 4th November 2023: Live Music with Brett Brooks
  • Sunday 5th November 2023 at 2pm: Race Day
  • Friday 10th November 2023: Quiz Night
  • Saturday 25th November 2023: Live Music with The Midnight Hour
  • Friday 15th December 2023: Christmas Quiz Night
  • Saturday 16th December 2023: Kids Christmas Party*
  • *Due to excessive demand, the Kids Christmas Party has to be for members only. 
  • Sunday 31st December 2023: New Years Eve with Carbon Copy Party Band
See more details in What's On Calendar, please click button below:

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About Milford on Sea Club

This village family friendly and relaxed social club is open 7 days a week and welcomes non-members.

You can enjoy live sports on Sky & BT, snooker & pool tables, darts, and a jukebox. There is also a well-stocked bar with guest ales and excellent club prices.

Regular activities include: Weekly Bingo on Sunday's & Thursdays, Tuesday Free Pool Night, Sunday Meat Draw, Quiz Nights, Discos, Live Music and Entertainment Nights.

Non-members welcome to visit the club for a £2 entry fee. Just pop in and see for yourself.

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

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Sunday 29 October 2023

Christmas Gifts at The Village News

The Village News, at the foot of Milford on Sea village green, has lots of gifts for you to choose from this Christmas. 

As you may expect, Mark has a great range of the usual excellent quality boxes of chocolates, Christmas biscuit tins and lots of festive goodies. You could event treat your friends and family to some retro sweets, sweet bags or vegan sweets.

The Village News also has some gift ideas that may surprise you, why not pop in to take a look.

Warmies: The snuggable, huggable, lovable gift that keeps on giving.

Simply, pop in the microwave for a warm sweet smelling hug.

Lots of irresistible animal designs to choose from. (Only available while stocks last.)









Bug Art Mugs: 

Fine China mugs with the distinctive Kooks design by Bug Art.

Stationary and Cards also available in the same range










Charity Christmas Cards and all you need:

Great value card packs, as well as single Christmas cards.

Plus, Wrapping Paper, Tags, Bows & Gift Bags.





Beautiful Bespoke Boxes of Belgian Chocolates


Made up to your requirements or let the experts choose for you.

Orders made up in sister shop, Truffles of Lymington for you to collect at The Village News.

Please ask in shop for more details.

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About The Village News

The Village News is a traditional village newsagents and also a Local Information Point for the New Forest National Park.

This dog friendly shop sells greeting cards, chocolate bars & boxes, sweet bags, retro sweets, vegan sweets, gift packs, batteries, cables, stationery, crab lines for crabbing at Sturt Bridge and more.

When you next visit, look up and you will see a fine collection of framed classic comic book covers and other interesting pieces of popular memorabilia.

The Village News
74 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD

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Danestream Flooding Now and in the Past

Local resident, Janis Anderson has sent in some interesting pictures of the Danestream in Milford on Sea flooding. The photos show The Pleasure Grounds and paths by the Japanese Bridge under water on the weekend of the 28th October 2023.

Other parts of the village were also affected with flooding throughout the week, as the downpours were unrelenting. This included The Lazy Lion pub garden, Lymore Lane, Saltgrass Lane in Keyhaven, plus several other places.

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Saltgrass Lane, Keyhaven
Picture by Graham Wiffen
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Milford on Sea village is not new to flooding, as covered in some previous articles:

Bob Braid of the Milford on Sea Historical Record Society previously shared some photos and newspaper cutting of flooding in the village from 1968 and 1982.

At the time, Bob commented; "This is how the village used to be before the 'Downton Lane Dam'. 1968: I think the estate car was owned by the owner of Bay Trees who got fed up with vehicles sending waves through his front door; until the police told him to move it."



New Forest Catchment Flood Management Plan

Published in December 2009, an interesting document highlighted the village and the Milford Flood Alleviation Scheme.

The village has flood defences and structures at the Flood Storage Reservoir and the Flood Attenuation Dam on the Danes Stream upstream towards Downton, Milford on Sea.

In Autumn 2000, an Environment Agency report, described the Milford Dam Flood Alleviation Scheme as having been designed to store water during high flows. The gate operation is automatic and if there is a power loss, air pressure will close the gate to the fail-safe condition. It will open on resumption of power but the gas cylinder will need changing.

This defence prevented Milford on Sea village from flooding 4 times during the Autumn 2000 event.

The Danestream
The New Forest Catchment Flood Management Plan detailed the regional flood risk in 2009, and concluded that the main source of flooding in the New Forest area is from rivers with significant influence from tidal conditions. Risks that are most significant included Milford on Sea and Keyhaven

The report also stated that; 'There have been several large events over the last century, particularly on the Danes Stream'.

Based on an impact of a 1% annual probability flood event, in 2009 the number of properties at risk was 77. This was forecast to rise to 244 by 2100. Near the coast, river flooding may be affected by high tide levels, which is expected to get worse with any predicted future sea level rise. 

To read the full report, please click here. 

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January 2023: Danestream bursts its banks

Long-time local resident, Paul Baker (and his little buddy, Luka) captured a dramatic video as they waded through the flooding close to the slope at the junction of Blackbush Road and Sharvells Road. Please click here to read article.

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Memories of the Danestream: Following publishing the article 'Danestream bursts its banks' we  received memories from Alice Yeandle. Alice was bought up in Milford on Sea, having moved to village from Worthing at 5 years of age. She now lives in France. Please click here to read article. 

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January 2023: Lazy Lion Cellar flooded

Having needed to close for a few days following their cellar being flooded, The Lazy Lion soon reopened and was back and welcoming customers for tasty breakfasts, lunches and dinners.

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'Danestream or Danes Stream, who knows?'

Nothing to do with flooding, but in previous articles we have pointlessly investigated the correct name for the Danestream. Please click here to read article.

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The 'Pleasure Grounds' through which the Danestream runs, is understood to have only got its name around the 2000's. Previously it was known as 'The Pleasure Gardens'; as it had been planted up as an ornamental garden and it was part of the 19th century Georgian attempt to turn Milford on Sea into a prominent and gentrified seaside resort. 
 
Some long-standing village residents also refer the area simply as "Pledge". 

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