Milford on Sea Primary School rated Outstanding

The parents of children at Milford on Sea Primary School must be delighted to know that the school was considered outstanding for personal development in a recently published Ofsted Inspection Report.

The school was also rated as good in all other accessed categories.

The report give a comprehensive view on the school, which includes describing it as caring and nurturing. It is considered that the pupils are happy and feel safe, and relationships between staff and pupils are warm and respectful. 

The school was also recognised for being highly ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

To read the full report, please click here.

Congratulations go to headteacher Kate Crawford, and all of her team, for giving the kids such a great start in life.

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Milford on Sea Primary School

Lymington Road, Milford on Sea, Lymington SO41 0RF

01590 642945

adminoffice@mosps.hants.sch.uk
www.mosps.hants.sch.uk

Milford on Sea Primary School PFA

mospspfa@outlook.com
www.facebook.com/PFAatMOSPS

Learn to Dance the Tango

A new Argentine Tango 4 Week Beginners Course is starting on Monday 6th January 2025 from 7.30pm to 9pm with a social tea and coffee after.

The classes will be held in All Saints Church Hall, Milford on Sea and taken by Tracey and Leonardo.

If you would like to get your dancing shoes on, it is £10pp for drop in's on the night, or you can book in advance and get the 4 weeks for £32.

Everyone welcome, no partner required. 

Enjoy learning this beautiful dance with Leonardo Acosta, an Argentinian from a Tango family who together with his partner Tracey, teach the authentic, improvised Argentine Tango as danced in Leo’s native Buenos Aires!

Just go along, or contact Tracey and Leonardo on info@tango-fandango.co.uk - or for more information, please see www.tango-fandango.co.uk.

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Improver and Intermediate: At the same time, Leo instructs those more advanced each Monday throughout the year, so everyone is catered for and invited to join in.

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About Tango Fandango Academy

Tango Fandango is the perfect choice for anyone looking to learn Argentine Tango and have fun doing it. With Leo and Tracey's combined years of experience, you’ll receive excellent instruction from knowledgeable instructors who make learning fun for students of all ages.

Leo and Tracey teach the social, improvised Argentine Tango. They have their own teaching methodology which makes it fun to learn and understand the basics of Tango.

Leo is from Buenos Aires and from a Tango family so he has danced Tango since a young boy. Tracey has danced Tango for over 20 years but has been taught exclusively by Leo for the last 15 years.

They are one of the few teaching couples in the UK to be able to teach and dance all the styles of Argentine Tango: Canyengue / Orillero / Milonguero / Tango Salon / Nuevo and all the rhythms: Tango / Tango Vals / Tango Milonga / Tango Foxtrot.

Their methodology, is explained in their revised book 'The ABC of Argentine Tango', which is unique in the Tango community. It consists of 72 pages of technique and detailed explanation and costs £15 per copy plus postage.

Tango Fandango Academy

Tracey and Leonardo Acosta

info@tango-fandango.co.uk

www.tango-fandango.co.uk

Manor Road Housing Development Consultation Closing

The consultation on the Manor Road Housing Development will close for feedback on Monday 6th January 2025.

The development plans to deliver 170 new homes, including 85 affordable homes in a range of types and tenures, along with large areas of new public open space. 

The building is by local housebuilder, Pennyfarthing Homes, and planned to be called the Swallowfield Park housing development.

To read more, please click here.

To have your say, please visit:

www.swallowfieldpark.your-feedback.co.uk

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About Milford Residents for Sustainable Development

The group was established in 2023 by Milford on Sea residents concerned about over development in the village, and with the aim to campaign for reasonable and sustainable development.  

In March 2024, a petition was created by Milford Residents for Sustainable Developments which gained over 1000 signatures. Please click here to read more.

For more information, or to join the group, please contact:

Milford Residents for Sustainable Development

milford.residents@outlook.com

www.facebook.com/mrfsd

Another International Rowing Success for Sol Chamberlain-Hyde

Milford on Sea rower, Sol Chamberlain-Hyde, has added a prestigious silver medal to growing collection of rowing successes. 

His most recent triumph was at the beginning of November 2024 at the Coupe de la Jeunesse Beach Sprints Championships in Murcia, Spain.

Still only 17 years old, this is Sol's third time proudly representing Great Britain this year.

In September 2024, Sol along with his rowing doubles partner Leah Saunders, had powered their way to winning gold at the World Rowing Beach Sprints Finals Championships in Genoa, Italy.

Pictures from A&T

To read more about Sol's World Rowing Gold Medal, please click here.

To read details of Sol's latest Murcia triumph in the A&T, please click here.

Christmas Tree Recycling in the village

Milford on Sea residents can recycle their real Christmas trees in the village from Tuesday 31st December to Tuesday 14th January 2025.

NFDC picture

New Forest District Council (NFDC) is providing the service to transform the trees into mulch, benefiting local plants by retaining moisture and preventing weed growth.

Drop-off location: The Hurst Road East overflow car park by Sturt Pond and The Lighthouse in Milford on Sea

Residents are advised to follow the signs to the designated areas within the car park.

New Year Sale at New Forest Emporium

The New Forest Emporium at New Forest Water Gardens are holding a January Sale across their large range of antiques, vintage, retro, contemporary, and collectable items.

Their stock is always interesting and eclectic, and changes all of the time.

The photos on their Facebook page give a great flavour of the type of items in stock, but nothing beats a personal visit to see all that is available - and grab a bargain!

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About The New Forest Emporium

The New Forest Emporium opened in July 2023, and features numerous traders who offer antiques, vintage, retro, contemporary, and collectables. The emporium is crammed with an surprising variety of antiques, jewellery, furniture, glass, china, and curios to choose from.

There are also many items to spruce up your garden, such as bistro tables & chairs, ornamental obelisks & metal work, Haddon stone ornaments and fire pits, trees, shrubs, roses. Plus ponds, pumps  fish food, and water plants. 

Dogs welcome.

The Nako Café: The onsite café serves breakfast, lunch, afternoon cream tea, and coffee & home-made cakes, and is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9.30am to 4:30pm. Tables can be booked in advance.

Venue Hire: The inside, or outside spaces at The New Forest Emporium, can be hired by the hour, or full day. The spaces provide an ideal environment for workshops, community groups, classes, pop-ups. wakes, events and more.

New Forest Emporium & The Nako Café

New Forest Water Gardens, Newlands Manor Farm, Milford on Sea, SO41 0JH
07534 442215
info@forestemporium.co.uk
www.facebook.com/newforestemporium

Located in the Water Gardens at the junction of Christchurch Road A337 and Lymington Road B3058 which becomes the High Street in Milford on Sea.

New Year's Eve: What's On in Milford on Sea

If you are looking to see what is happening in Milford on Sea this New Year's Eve, simply click the image below.

Start the day at The Natural Step, have lunch at The Cave, watch a philharmonic concert at The Bridge, enjoy an early bird meal or evening dinner with live music at The Lighthouse, dinner dance at South Lawn Hotel, or party the night away at The Cave, or Milford on Sea Club.

The village What's On Calendar also keeps you in touch with all that is happening in the village all year around.

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As the New Year arrives, you may want to join a club or take some classes, there are a lot to choose from, so, check out below to see what takes your fancy!

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Naked New Year's Eve Rugby Remembered

Do you remember what happened on Milford on Sea Village Green on New Year's Eve 2013?

Eleven years ago we published the article below. As they say; 'Lads, will be lads' - Even in a place like Milford on Sea!

It's always good to start a new year with a smile...

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Published January 2013

Word has reached us that there was a rather strange way for a group of local revellers to celebrate the night of New Years Eve, when a game of naked rugby took place on Milford on Sea village green at around 3am into New Year's Day. 

It is understood that this is not a regular fixture, and it was difficult to know who was on which team due to the lack of any clothing. It is thought that around 8 players took part and they were all of an age that should know better!

It is unclear whether they started with any kits, or whether all of their clothes simply fell off simultaneously!

The wet and cold weather meant the match did not last the full game time, and that ample amounts of mud covered the modesty of some.

Thankfully, there were no obvious injuries, but no doubt there would have been suffering later in the day, not just from the exertion of the game, but also as a result of the extended night's celebrations.

Fortunately for us, there are no pictures that we know of. If anyone has any, whatever you do please don't send them in, just delete them from your camera!

Whilst there is a wide variety of clubs in Milford on Sea, we are unable to help anyone who may wish to get involved in any future games, as we do not believe there is a formal Naked Rugby Club to join in the village.

The full list of the night's players is unknown to us, but they know who they are!

PS: The New Milton Advertiser & Lymington Times heard about the story here, and yesterday it was published on the front cover of the 10th January edition of the newspaper for all to see. I bet there are some embarrassed lads around Milford on Sea right now!

Help Us by Telling a Friends & Family about Milford on Sea News!

If you are reading this, it is likely you already know that the free weekly Milford on Sea News Bulletin reminds you of the wide range of village news, stories, and events currently in www.milfordonseanews.org.

We also provide a comprehensive Milford on Sea What's On Calendar, which contains many village events and activities, plus details of village clubs & classes for adults and kids alike in www.whatonmos.org.

As no doubt you appreciate, a lot of work goes into researching, writing and promoting these free to the village, so it would be great if you could help us spread the word to more local people please. 

The good news is that over half of our village population of c.5000 receive, and hopefully enjoy, our free weekly News Bulletin. However the other half either do not know about us, or are just not interested!

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Here is how you can help:

We would like to get more people to register to get a copy of the free weekly News Bulletin to keep in touch with everything happening in the village. Here is how you can help please:

Ask Friends & Family to register for a free weekly village News Bulletin

You can do this by emailing them, and asking them to visit www.milfordonseanews.org. Then, simply click on the News Bulletin Button at the top of the right hand column.

You could also tell them why you like getting your copy!

If you belong to a club or group, why share this article as above with your fellow members too! 

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About Milford on Sea News

Our aim is simple; To inform and entertain people with local village news & stories, and promote all that is happening in the village. We also look to promote & support village businesses the best we can. All is done purely for the benefit of the community and not a penny is charged for anything. 

Milford on Sea News has been published since May 2008.

To read more about the history of Milford on Sea News, please click here.

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Milford on Sea News also has a Facebook Page

Please visit Facebook to Follow and Like our page at: 

www.facebook.com/milfordonseanewsandwhatson

PS: We no longer post on our old Facebook page.

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Feeling Lonely or Isolated? Meet the Befrienders

Local charity, HOPe (Helping Older People New Forest) offer a Free Befriending Service to help any older people who are troubled by loneliness at any time.

Loneliness can hit for lots of reasons, particularly at this festive time of year, with the HOPe Free Befriending Service, nobody needs to feel alone. 

The team at HOPe aim to learn about your interests and experiences and then find a match with one of their volunteers, who they hope will, over time, become a good friend.

To find out more, please visit www.hopenewforest.org/befriending 

or contact Georgina, to find out how they can help on 07936 495708 or befriending@hopenewforest.org.

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About HOPe

HOPe (Helping Older People New Forest) are a local charity who are dedicated to making sure that they empower older citizens so they can have the best life they can.

They do this by offering two key services, both available in Milford on Sea: Information and Advice and Befriending. These services are funded by running two shops, through very welcome donations, and the generous grant funding from a wide variety of sources.

They endeavour to keep their overheads as low as possible so that most of every pound that comes their way is ploughed back into providing valuable services.

They deliver the services through a small number of employees and a wonderful team of volunteers.

Information and Advice Service: The charity offers a free, confidential and impartial service across a wide range of subjects. If you are elderly (or you know of someone) and need some guidance about almost anything, then you only have to ask. Even if it is not in their usual area of expertise, they will be sure to point you in the right direction.

Befriending: For many years now, loneliness has been recognised as the cause of a great many mental and physical ailments. Whilst not exclusively an elderly problem, there's a greater likelihood of this happening as loved ones die, friends become less able to visit and families are hundreds, sometimes thousands of miles away.

Both services are completely free.

To find out more, or apply for support; please click here.

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To Help or Get Involved:

To get involved as a volunteer, please click here, or to make donations to sell in the shop, or by cash, please click here.

HOPe (Helping Older People New Forest) 

01425 629009

enquiries@hopenewforest.org

www.hopenewforest.org

www.facebook.com/HelpingOlderPeopleNewForest

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Milford on Sea Clubs & Classes Calendar

For those wishing to meet new people or get involved with a friendly a club or activity during the coming year, please take a look at:

www.whatsonmos.org/clubs-classes-sports

or if you are just looking for an event to attend, please see:

www.whatsonmos.org.

Stacey Lou and New Year's Eve at Milford on Sea Club

 Enjoy a fun night out at Milford on Sea Club over this festive period.

Stacey Lou at Milford on Sea Club

Friday 27th December 2024 from 7.30pm.

Stacey is a vocalist and entertainer who gives a passionate performance. Her repertoire covers a large range of styles, from Amy Winehouse, Lady GaGa, Tina Turner, Christina Aguilar, to Shirley Bassey and more.

Non Members welcome with payment of a £2 fee to enter the club. Please complete visitor book at the bar.

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NEW YEAR'S EVE at Milford on Sea Club

Tuesday 31st December 2024 from 8pm.

Karaoke and Silent Disco.

Non Members welcome with payment of a £2 fee to enter the club. Please complete visitor book at the bar.

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Milford on Sea Club

67 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QG

01590 643209

milfordonseaclub@gmail.com

www.mosclub.co.uk

www.facebook.com/MilfordonSeaClub

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33% Off Food at The Beach House on Boxing Day & New Year’s Day

If you are looking for somewhere to dine on Boxing Day & New Year’s Day, The Beach House are offering 33% Off Food.

To book or find out more, please call:

01590 643044, or visit:

www.beachhousemilfordonsea.co.uk.

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Christmas at The Beach House

Please click button below to see the Festive Menus at The Beach House.

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The Beach House

Park Lane, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PT
01590 643044

beachhouse.reception@hall-woodhouse.co.uk
www.beachhousemilfordonsea.co.uk
www.facebook.com/thebeachhousehw

New Year Rubbish & Recycling Collections

We published this last week, but thought it worth repeating now your bins are full!

Below are the changes to recycling and rubbish collections in Milford on Sea over the Christmas and New Year Bank holidays.

Black rubbish sacks and clear recycling sacks

Wednesday 25 December to: Thursday 2 January 2025 

Thursday 26 December to: Friday 3 January 2025 

Wednesday 1 January to: Thursday 2 January 2025

Thursday 2 January to: Friday 3 January 2025

Friday 3 January to: Saturday 4 January 2025

Glass box or communal bin

Wednesday 25 December to: Saturday 21 December 2025 (brought forwards)

Thursday 26 December to: Saturday 28 December 2025

Wednesday 1 January to: Saturday 4 January 2025

If your collection date doesn't match above, you can check below:

To see all details, and for Christmas Tree Recycling on NFDC website, please visit: www.newforest.gov.uk/christmasrecycling.

Charity Football Match & Fun Day on Monday

Everyone is invited to a Charity Football Match & Fun Day which will be held at Barnes Lane Recreation Ground on Monday 30th December 2024. Starts at 10am, Kick Off 11am, and Finish at 3pm.

The football match will see Milford on Sea Youth FC Dad's & Relatives take on Highcliffe Hawks Dad's & Relatives. There will also be lots going on during the day to enjoy and entertain.

The day will feature bacon rolls and hot dogs, a small bar, mulled wines and kids refreshments. There will also be more, such as entertainment, stalls, a raffle and tombola.

The charity football match is organised by Adam Humphreys to raise awareness and fundraising to fight Crohn's disease. Adam manages a team at Milford on Sea Youth FC along with a friend who is also involved with organising the day.

Everyone is welcome to go along to support this important cause.

Adam commented: "Having Crohn's myself and met many people with the same disease and people with colitis, hopefully putting on this event will show awareness and raise funds to help a tiny bit to try and find a cure for this disease."

Crohn's & Colitis UK

www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk

New Kids Menu from New Owners at Mister Pink's

Mister Pink's fish & chip shop new owners, Ella and Dave have already started to introduce new ideas, one being a Kids Menu with a drink for a great value £5. Children can choose from cod bites, small sausage, or 4 chicken nuggets, all with chips, plus a fruit juice or water.

Having only taken over a week or so ago, it is a pleasure to read so many great online reviews from customers. On Christmas Eve they will be open from 12pm to 8pm, so this could be chance to try them yourself.

In addition to extending the hours that they will be open serving tasty traditional fish & chips, there is a new specials menu which has already included options such as: chicken burger, veggie burger, saveloy, scampi, halloumi fries, onion rings, jumbo sausage, mozzarella sticks, garlic mushrooms, and jalapenos poppers.

The couple plan to have new extended opening times in the new year, and have published their Christmas Opening Times on the image below.

Mister Pink's now has an attractive new logo for their business, and the team are looking to introduce lots more exciting ideas as they move into 2025. 

Mister Pink's now also have their own new Facebook page. To Like & Follow their ongoing news, please click here.

We wish Ella & Dave well on their new adventure into the new year.

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About Mister Pink's 

Mister Pink's fish & chip shop was founded over 50 years ago by Malcolm 'Mac' Pink. Following Mac's retirement, his son, Steve Pink took control of running Mister Pink's until recently.

The popular takeaway was originally located in the high street towards Keyhaven before moving to its current location on Church Hill, Milford on Sea many years ago.

Mac Pink lived in retirement until the grand age of 93, before passing peacefully in January 2024.

Steve Pink had been at the heart of Mister Pinks for over 40 years, before in December 2024 taking well-earned retirement. 

The long-standing and much valued village fish & chip shop was purchased by Ella and Dave in same month. 

Previously, Ella had been Assistant Manager, and Dave the long term Chef, at The Smugglers Inn just across the road.

On taking over, the couple introduced an extended specials menu, a kids menu, and a brand new logo for the business.

Mister Pink's

Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QH

01590 642930

www.facebook.com/MisterPinks

The Natural Step see in the Winter Solstice

The Natural Step held a Winter Solstice Yoga and Sound Journey on Friday 20th December 2024.

The restorative evening featured a slow flow yoga session with essential oils lead by Jess.

This was followed by warming herbal teas and community chats, before being treated to a deeply relaxing sound bath & therapy session to bring balance, harmony and well-being with Sound Therapist Ian Dunn.

Jess aims to do more special workshops with the growing community at The Natural Step in 2025.

To find out more, please contact: Jess on 07946 042263, or email:

info@thenaturalstep.co.uk.

You can also follow all that is happening at The Natural Step at:

www.facebook.com/thenaturalstep.

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About The Natural Step

The Natural Step offer ‘pay as you go’ small group classes for Yoga, Reiki, and Meditation Classes, together with Fitness and lifestyle Coaching, Retreats and Workshops.

The Fitness Classes are for all levels and abilities, these include: Strength and Conditioning, Run Coaching, and Free Community Runs on Saturdays.

The Natural Step
Braxton Courtyard, Lymore Lane, Milford on Sea, SO41 0TX
Stu: 07787 427706
Jess: 07946 042263

info@thenaturalstep.co.uk
www.facebook.com/thenaturalstep

Photos from successful Reindeer Run

A successful Reindeer Run was organised by the Milford on Sea Primary School PFA, and took place on Sunday 15th December 2024 to raise funds for our village primary school.

The turn out was excellent, as runners of all sizes and ages ran around a 2km road course starting at, and returning to the Village Green. The runners were also enthusiastically cheered on by spectators around the course.

Photo by Carrie Bugg Photography

The event was ideal for all fitness levels, and every one of the 170 participant got a pair reindeer antlers to complete the look! 

To add to the festive atmosphere, The Cave were serving mulled wine, and The Paddle, hot chocolate.

The fundraising, with the run entries, raffle, tombola, and tea & cake stand, raised a significant £3,271.45 for the school.

Local village based photographer Carrie, from Carrie Bugg Photography captured the day's atmosphere, runners, and characters.

To view the Reindeer Run Photo Album, or order prints, Framed prints, canvases, or photobooks please click here.  Carrie will be generously donating any proceeds from photo sales directly to the PFA.

It looks like we now have a new annual fun Christmas event in the village calendar!

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About Carrie Bugg Photography

Based in Milford on Sea, Carrie has provide excellent and creative photography since 1996. Prior to starting her own business, Carrie worked in an advertising agency for 5 years.

Her artistic work covers lifestyle photography, weddings, fashion, events, and commercial shots. She has also photographed many of a incredible sculptures made Milford on Sea resident Michael Turner at Michael Turner Studios.

 or albums are also available, please email Carrie for prices or orders at 

Carrie Bugg Photography

01590 644784 or 07766 222288.

info@carriebuggphotography.co.uk

www.carriebuggphotography.co.uk

www.instagram.com/carrie_bugg_photo

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About the Parents and Friends Association (PFA)

The Milford on Sea Primary School PFA are a committee of volunteer parents of children currently at the school. 

The PFA is a registered charity working to raise funds for our village school. At the start of each school year, they work with the teachers and pupils to understand what they would like to have at their school, and then embark on a range of fundraising ideas and events to help to provide those little, and not so little, extras that the school budget cannot cover.

Milford on Sea Primary School

Lymington Road, Milford on Sea, Lymington SO41 0RF

01590 642945

adminoffice@mosps.hants.sch.uk
www.mosps.hants.sch.uk

Milford on Sea Primary School PFA

mospspfa@outlook.com
www.facebook.com/PFAatMOSPS

New Beginners Pilates Class starts in January

Do you fancy trying out Pilates? 

Jayne of Fresh Pilates will be starting a New Beginners class from Friday 10th January at 9am to 10am. Please contact her if you would like to go along a try a fun & friendly Pilates class.

The controlled movements in the low impact Pilates exercises enhance your balance, core strength, mobility, flexibility, and even mood. Pilates is a way to focus on your smaller and deep muscles, which in turn supports your structure and can improve your overall health.

There are also a few spaces left for the Wednesday 6pm mixed ability class for those with a little more experience or stamina.

All Saints' Church Hall Pilates Classes with Jayne are now available on:

Wednesday Class:  6pm to 7pm. 

Friday Beginners Class: 9am to 10am.

Friday Class: 10am to 11am.

Everyone is welcome to join in this gentle yet very effective exercise. 

All classes are held in in All Saints Church Hall, and run by Jayne Goodall of Fresh Pilates and who is a Certified Pilates Instructor.

For more details, or to reserve your place please contact Jayne at:

Fresh Pilates

07774 143015

jayne.goodall6@gmail.com