Harry Brown at The Cave on Wednesday

Having been packed for the live performances by Ben Pore and Emma Hardy over the Easter weekend, The Cave continue with their very popular live music, with Harry Brown coming to entertain everyone on Wednesday 10th April 2024.

Entry is free, so go along to enjoy the music over a relaxing drink, and if you fancy, grab a tasty plate of tasty Tapas.

COMING LIVE MUSIC at The Cave

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Wednesday 10th April 2024 - 8pm to 10pm: Harry Brown

New to The Cave, Harry and his guitar take requests from you, and his range of songs are ridiculous. He will have you up singing and dancing along. It's The Law!

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Friday 19th April 2024 - 9pm to 11pm: Gavin & Chloe Wyatt

These two need no introduction to The Cave. This husband and wife team are amazing at what they do, and it's no wonder their synergy is faultless. Chloe's voice is as smooth as warm butter. You should come early as this gig will be full.

To listen to Gavin & Chloe, please click here.

Meet Gavin & Chloe:

www.facebook.com/gavinandchloeacousticduo

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Monday 6th May 2024 - 5pm to 7pm: Danny Hall

Local lad Danny, also known by his artist name FJ Law, is a singer, songwriter and music producer who works hard at his craft. He plays a great range of cover songs and some originals. We look forward to having Danny back.

Meet Danny: Please click here.

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Friday 10th May 2024 - 9pm to 11pm: The Three Acoustic Trio 

Adrian Withers & His 2 Mates! This trio of good mates have been playing together since the start of time! 

They will cover some of the great songs of the era’s, along with our favourites from the 60’s until now. You don't want to miss out on this performance.

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About The Cave

The Cave is a popular, friendly, and vibrant Wine & Gin Bar, Off-Licence, and Tapas Restaurant.

This unique business has been in Milford on Sea since May 2013 serving premier quality wines, speciality gin & tonics, spirits, and an exciting range of beers, which are always available to enjoy in the bar or take home.

The Cave has stylish and relaxing surroundings and is the place to meet friends at any time of day.

Pop in for a morning or afternoon tea/coffee, a tasty Tapas lunch or evening meal, or simply enjoy the extremely well-stocked bar from 12 noon, or to finish off your day in style. 

Events: There are also regular Live Music Nights and Tasting Evenings. To keep in touch with the latest events at The Cave, please keep an eye on their Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/TheCavewinebar.

Private Hire: The Cave can be booked for Private Hire to host parties and gatherings.

Dog Friendly: Furry friends always welcome in The Cave.

The Cave

2 Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QH

01590 642195

info@thecavemos.co.uk

www.facebook.com/TheCavewinebar

www.thecavemos.co.uk

Gin Tasting & New Small Plates Menu at Ray's Italian

Ray's Italian Kitchen in Milford on Sea high street have a lot to look forward to, and also to enjoy now.

Salcombe Gin Tasting 

If you enjoy a glass of gin with great food, then the Salcombe Gin Tasting Evening on Thursday 18th April 2024 is just for you.

The evening includes tasting of the Salcombe gin range whilst creating one bottle of London Dry small batch during the event – which will then be won on the night!

Tickets include a Gin & Tonic on arrival, Cicchetti and a cocktail to finish. £35 per person, full payment on booking. There are limited spaces available – booking soon is highly recommended.

New Small Plates Lunch Menu

Ray's Italian are now offering Small Plates at lunch alongside their A la Carte and Lunch specials. 

The small plates are now being served, and proving very popular already!

Coming Events at Ray's Italian Kitchen

Wednesday 24th April 2024

Tapas Evening in conjunction with Solent Cellar. 

£45pp.

Wednesday 15th May 2024

Wine Dinner Evening - Save the date. 

Details to follow soon.

PS: Ray's Italian have recently, and once again, been awarded a Five Star Hygiene Rating.

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To book any of the events above, please call: 01590 645300

or email: info@raysitaliankitchen.co.uk

To discover more about Ray's Italian Kitchen, please click here.

Ray’s Italian Kitchen

11 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF

01590 645300

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

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Happy Anniversary to The Bridge at 78

The Bridge (formerly The Community Centre) is pleased to celebrate the one year anniversary of their second charity shop, The Bridge at 78, which is the sister shop to The Bridge on the Hill.

The team from The Bridge at 78 charity shop would like to send a thank you to everyone for their continued support with donations and custom, they quite rightly say that 'they could not do it without you'.

In turn, The Bridge Team send a special thank you to all of their great charity shop teams, and the volunteers at the donations garage, saying that; 'without them we would not be able to run the two shops'. 

All proceeds from both shops go to The Bridge to continue to support and service the community.

There are loads of new stock items including spring and summer clothing in the The Bridge at 78 charity shop, plus a special sale on some collectible items, a Free Prize draw and even a few chocolates to round off the Easter week indulgences.

Pop in to the shop on Saturday to join in the celebrations.

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The Bridge 

Formerly: Milford on Sea Community Centre

Sea Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PH

01590 644861

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

www.facebook.com/MoS-Community-Centre

The Bridge on the Hill Charity Shop

Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QH 

The Bridge at No.78 Charity Shop

78 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD 

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

Milford on Sea Bowls Club Open Morning 2024

Milford on Sea Bowls Club has been a prominent feature of the village since 1933. Located on the seafront, the green boasts one of the finest vistas on the South Coast with stunning views of Christchurch Bay, the Isle of Wight and The Needles. Such is the draw of the location that they attract members from New Milton, Barton and Lymington areas in addition to Milford and Everton.

The club compete in both the New Forest and Bournemouth and District Ladies’ and Men’s Leagues and are members of the Hampshire County Bowling Association. They also host “friendly” matches with clubs from further afield. In addition, they have club matches, providing both a social and friendly competitive atmosphere for their members.

A team of accredited coaches are always ready and willing to provide support, whether to a new rookie bowler or to perfect the skills of an experienced league player. These facilities are provided free of charge to members.

The outdoor season typically runs from April until the end of September each year. During Autumn and Winter there is a indoor short mat facility available to all members in the clubhouse.

Regular Club Social events are held throughout the year, both outdoors and in the clubhouse building. There is also a licensed bar available for the use of members and their visitors.

The annual open morning is on Wednesday 24th April 2024 at 10.30am to 12.30pm. Come along to find out more about this friendly Club, and have the chance to try out the game for yourself. Shoes, bowls and coaching provided.

In the meantime, please do not hesitate to visit the club website – www.milfordonseabowlsclub.org – or give the Club Coach, Janet, a call on 01590 645258.

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About Milford on Sea Bowls Club

The bowls club was founded in 1933 and provides an inviting seafront location for its members to enjoy the playing of bowls and participate in numerous social events.

The Club’s Green has 6 rinks that are amongst the finest in the area. 

Situated on Hurst Road, Milford on Sea, the club enjoys spectacular views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight and the Needles.

The outdoor playing season runs from early April until late September. The mixed membership has Club roll ups on Wednesday and Friday afternoons and the club participates in the New Forest and Bournemouth & District Leagues. During the Autumn & Winter months the players enjoy indoor, short mat bowls. 

Milford on Sea Bowls Club-21st June 1933
Photo Courtesy of Chris Hobby

The club also have a very active calendar of social activities and a licensed bar in the clubhouse. New members always welcome.

Open to the Public

Locals and visitors are invited to give bowls a go on some days of the week when there are no league matches, competitions and/or special events taking place. Shoes and bowls available to hire. You can see the weekly timetable on the clubs website.

If you would like to play on the bowling green, please speak to the Duty Steward at the club who will be able to help you.

Milford on Sea Bowls Club

Hurst Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PY

www.facebook.com/milfordonseabowlsclub

www.milfordonseabowlsclub.org

Thank You to the Co-op Milford

Our local Southern Co-op in Milford on Sea high street very generously donated Hot Cross Buns for the Christians Together Good Friday service on the village green.

Sadly the very wet and windy recent weather meant that the service was moved to All Saints’ church as the organising team had visions of people slipping and sliding all over the Green and of the chair legs sinking into the mud!

Thankfully, the hot cross buns did not go to waste, and were enjoyed in the church instead. 

The All Saints' team send their warmest thanks to the team at the Co-op Milford for their delicious support.

The Co-op Milford

45 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QG

01590 643218

www.southern.coop

Opening Times, please click here.

Join the The GCC Business Network

The GCC Business Network is coming to Milford on Sea and will be hosted by Yolanda Brooks who is looking to connect like-minded local business owners & to grow together.

The aim of the networking group is 'To change the way independent and small business owners in my own local area and create lasting and collaborative relationships.'

Yolanda says; "If you work alone, or feel disconnected, this is for you. No more drop & run, no competition; just real, honest connection. Genuine relationships, built over time is the way to go now. I intend this group to hold creatives and professionals in a space of co-learning, co-working and mandatory fun."

The First GCC Business Network Meeting takes place between 10am to 12noon on Thursday 18th April 2024 at The Beach House, Park Lane, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PT. 

Entry: £25 Breakfast Included.

The meetings will then take place on the Third Thursday Each Month in The Beach House from 10am to 12noon.

Yolanda has teamed up with The GCC Business Network as a facilitator and is backed up by an HQ team that understands how she wants to work and takes all the stress of admin away to allow Yolanda to build a Real Network.

If you would like to find out more, you can contact Yolanda on her Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/yolanda.g.brooks.

To book please click here.

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Yolanda also runs a number of other mindful activities, to take a look, please visit her website at: www.linktr.ee/lettingthelightin.

Yolanda Brooks - Letting the Light In

Somatic Therapy & Holistic Life Coaching

yolanda@lettingthelight.in

www.linktr.ee/lettingthelightin

07812 593966

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The GCC Business Network

www.gccnetworking.com

Enjoy a beer at the Needles Eye Café

Most people know that the Needles Eye Café has spectacular views of The Needles and across Christchurch Bay, but did you know that it is also licensed to sell beers, wines & spirits.

New beer brews most recently added on draft include Neck Oil IPA, Brixton lager, Victoria Malaga lager, and Orchard Thieves cider.

The Needles Eye Café on Milford on Sea is the perfect place to refuel for walkers and visitors to Milford on Sea beach & promenade.

The café serves all day breakfasts, to hot lunches with traditional favourites including fish & chips and burgers, plus jacket potatoes, soup, savoury pastries, sandwiches, baguettes, paninis and salads. 

There are also speciality coffees and fruit teas, hot chocolate, milkshakes, draft & bottled beers, glasses of wine and a tasty children's menu.

For the afternoon, there is a range of homemade cakes and great value afternoon cream teas. If the sun is shining, who can resist a New Forest ice cream.

The menu features good home cooked food with high quality ingredients, using local suppliers wherever possible. Only free range eggs are served, the beans are Heinz, there are homemade fresh cakes, rock cakes and scones are baked on the premises daily, and the bean to cup coffee is made from Arabica beans.

The Needles Eye Café is open all year round, is fully licensed and also offers takeaway snacks, meals and drinks. 

Dogs are more than welcome, free WIFI is available and the café has a five star hygiene rating.

If you have not been before, or for a while, there is so much to tempt you next time you are at the seafront!

To see the Needles Eye Café menu, please click here.

Needles Eye Café

Hurst Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PY

01590 642458

needleseyecafe@btconnect.com

www.needleseyecafe.co.uk

www.facebook.com/needleseyecafe

Haley's Crab Cakes in Aldi TV Competition

Milford on Sea resident Hayley Elsdon, and founder of The Fabulous Catch Company, is competing in a TV competition to get her crab cakes stocked in supermarket chain Aldi.

Haley will be appearing in the first episode of a six part Channel 4's series 'Aldi's Next Big Thing' on Tuesday 2nd April 2024 at 8pm.

If successful, Haley could get her crab cakes stocked in 1,000 Aldi stores nationwide.

Her story of how and why the business started is intriguing. Also, the quality and sustainability of the product shines through, as does Haley's passion for what she does.

Fingers crossed that she wins.

PS: If you missed the show on the day, the episode can still be watched on Catch Up.

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Editors Note

Spoiler Alert! Hayley and husband Herbert, presented really well in the show, and against some tough competition, and after cleverly modifying their product to suit the mass market, they won the contract to supply Aldi with 20,000 of their crab cakes. Brilliant!

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About The Fabulous Catch Company

Hayley Elston founded The Fabulous Catch Company in 2012.

Based in Calshot, her independent fish and crab cake business, produces sustainable, British fish products.

Hayley, also known as The Cod Mother, comments on her website; "We make an exciting range of posh fishcakes, many of which have achieved a prestigious Great Taste Award. We’re raising the profile of the humble fishcake – from a rather unappetising bright orange ‘puck’ served for school dinners and in greasy chippies – into a rather splendid, healthy lunch or supper dish, with no frying tonight!"

Prior to founding The Fabulous Catch Company she had a successful career as a Food Projects Consultant, during which she developed a passion for supporting the declining fishing industry and protecting the diminishing fish stocks. And so the Catch brand was born.

Today The Fabulous Catch Company make unique fish delicacies for the retail and restaurant trade, as well as a range people can by directly. Products available to buy online include ready-to-eat gourmet fishcakes, flavoured & gluten free fishcakes, fish fingers, vegan seacakes, smoked maceral pate, and tartare sauce, all of combine traditional flavours and modern tastes.

To visit The Fabulous Catch Company online shop: Please click here.

The Fabulous Catch Company

02382 149900

ahoy@fabcatchco.co.uk

www.fabcatchco.co.uk

Summer Season Spa Installed on the Village Green

Around 6am this morning, early risers visiting the village centre will have spotted a large prefabricated building being hoisted from a transporter lorry and a team firmly installing it on the top of Milford on Sea village green.

Initially it was thought that this might be connected to the Psychic Fair due to take place this Saturday. 

However, when approached, the event organisers said it had nothing to do with them, and they didn't even see it coming.

It turns out, and apparently without local residents realising, planning permission had been approved by New Forest District Council in early February to install a temporary Spa & Relaxation Centre at the top of Milford on Sea Village Green. 

The planning permission runs until the end of the Summer season in June.

The spa opens at 10am today, and will be open to all offering a range of beauty therapy, facial treatments, dietary advice, Swedish massage, as well as having a jacuzzi, a plunge pool and mud bath.

Amazingly, the normal planning restrictions were avoided on the basis that this is only to be a temporary structure.

Bob D'Bilda, managing director of Dreams on Wheels, the operators of what will be known as 'The Pleasure Pod' said; "We are delighted to be able to enhance the village green and bring some sunshine to a drab place".

One of the professional beauty therapists, Gloria Blusher said that she is looking forward to some of the challenges she will face.

Some other members of the 'The Pleasure Pod' Spa Team looking forward to meeting you will be; dietician Emma Royds, jacuzzi manager Lottie Bubbles, and the masseuse team of Ivor Bentitt and Dr Dan Tickles.

Anyone concerned about the temporary spa and wishing to express their objections, anger, or apoplectic rage can contact Mr I. Gottu by emailing his secretary on: avu.got-ityet@nfdc.com.

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PS: Saturday's Psychic Fair has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. 

You would have thought that they would have seen that coming?!

Petition created by Milford Residents for Sustainable Developments

As we write, a petition started by the Milford Residents for Sustainable Developments is approaching 500 signatures, and increasing quickly.

The petition is entitled: 'Halt the Overdevelopment of Countryside in NFDC controlled areas.'

The petition starts: "We are residents of Milford on Sea, deeply concerned about the rapid and unsustainable development that is taking place in our beautiful countryside. Our local infrastructure including highways, schools, and sewerage systems are already strained to their limits. Yet, there seems to be no end to the concreting over of our green spaces."

To see the petition and to read the full statement, please click here.

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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.  

To read previous articles on the Manor Road Development, please click here. 

To see current online discussions, you can visit the Milford Residents for Sustainable Development Facebook page, please click here. 

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

Milford Residents for Sustainable Development

milford.residents@outlook.com

www.facebook.com/mrfsd

The Natural Step Now Open & Taking Bookings

The new boutique wellness space, The Natural Step, based at Braxton Gardens is now open, running classes, and taking bookings.

Also, videos and updates from their first 'Day Retreat' are now on their Facebook page. Please click here.

Below is the timetable for ‘pay as you go’ small group classes. 

These times are not set in stone as Jess and Stu welcome feedback from clients to ensure they get them right.

Outside of these times Jess and Stu are available for 1-to-1, 1-to-2 or Small Group Private Sessions, Reiki Sessions and Fitness Programming.

All consultations are complementary, where you can chat about how they can help you achieve your aspirations.

The Natural Step Timetable

Thursdays: 

• 7.15am: Coached Running
• 9.30am: Mindful Yoga Flow
• 11.30am: Movement (Functional mobility and lifestyle movement)
• 1.15pm: Lunchtime Yoga
• 6pm: Strength and Conditioning
• 7pm: Yang to Yin Yoga
• 7pm: Social Run

Fridays

• 7.30am: Sunrise Yoga
• 9.30am: Strength & Conditioning (Held Online)
• 11.30am: Chair Yoga
• 6pm: Yin Yoga & Meditation

Also on Fridays - PRIVATE SESSIONS:

12:30pm to 5.30pm: Options include: 1-to-1, 1-to-2 or Small Group Private Sessions, Reiki Sessions and Fitness Programming. 

Saturdays

• 8.30am: Free Social Walk/Run Community Group & Coffee Chat
• 9.15am: Wake Up Yoga Flow
• 10.30am: Mindful Yoga Flow

To find out more, or to book please contact Jess and Stu:

07946 042263 or 07787 427706 or info@thenaturalstep.co.uk

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About The Natural Step

The Natural Step started in Milford on Sea in 2024 and is owned by Jess and Stu. Collectively, they have over 20 years experience in the fitness and wellness industry, including private practises, corporate gyms and health retreats.

The Natural Step services on offer include: 

• Yoga classes
• Strength and conditioning
• Reiki
• Run coaching
• Meditation
• Fitness and lifestyle coaching
• Retreats and workshops

The Yoga classes are suitable for all abilities, and will include:

• Yin Yoga
• Vinyasa
• Chair Yoga
• Meditation

For all enquiries please contact Jess and Stu:

07946 042263 or 07787 427706 or info@thenaturalstep.co.uk

The Natural Step

Braxton Courtyard, Lymore Lane, Milford on Sea, SO41 0TX

07946 042263 or 07787 427706

info@thenaturalstep.co.uk

www.facebook.com/thenaturalstep

Meet Grace from Paddle on the Green

Paddle on the Green have recently posted a picture of Grace, the manager at Paddle on the Green on Church Hill, Milford on Sea.

Grace has been at Paddle on the Green since the opening of this very pleasant café and takeaway in 2020.

Apparently, her favourite drink is a oat hot chocolate, and she absolutely loves the café's smashed peas. (I didn't even know 'smashed peas' were a thing - so that is something new to try out!)

If you have been into the café I am sure you will recognise her. If not, I'm sure she will have a smile to greet you.

To check out the Paddle on the Green menu, (there is sure to be something to tempt you"), please click here.

PS: When you get a takeaway hot drink from The Paddle on the Green, you can enjoy your drink in the world's first a reusable cup. 

Ths cups are actually made from reused cups. So, the cup is good for the planet, and the drink can be whatever is good for you!

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About Paddle on the Green

The delightful small café and takeaway overlooks Milford on Sea Village Green and is owned by Donna and Harry.

The Paddle on The Green is an extension of their family run cafe in Highcliffe on Sea. In Milford on Sea they wanted to create a place where people could come to contemplate life and enjoy tasty, homemade food and drink, without having to do the washing up or put on a tie!

A creative range of dishes feature; avocado, smoked salmon, eggs, halloumi and prosciutto. There are also; homemade American pancakes, homemade granola, sourdough toasties, ciabatta rolls filled with bacon ,sausage, egg, cheese and more. Added to this, you can enjoy a large range of speciality coffees, various teas, hot chocolate, iced coffee, smoothies and milkshakes.

The Paddle on the Green

4 Church Hill, Milford on Sea, United Kingdom

01590 642718

info@thepaddle.co.uk

www.thepaddleonthegreen.com

Opening Hours:

Monday and Thursday to Saturday: 8am to 2pm

Sunday: 9am to 2pm

Closed: Tuesday & Wednesday

[Please note: Table bookings on taken]

Nuclear Test Medal Presentation

Colonel John de Candole MC, President the Milford on Sea Branch of The Royal British Legion, was a surprise additional guest at a family reunion for David Brockett on Sunday 24th March 2024. David was a former General Manager of The Chewton Glen Hotel.

David Brockett
Nuclear Test Medal holder

Colonel de Candole was there to present a very special gift, the Nuclear Test Medal, which is awarded to military and civilian personnel who witnessed the British nuclear tests in the 1950s and 1960s. 

David Brockett served as a Catering officer in the RAF between 1957 and 1959 and was on Christmas Island during the tests in 1958. 

The servicemen present at the nuclear tests were required to turn their backs to the explosion and then to turn around to witness the results.

Colonel John de Candole MC, 
David Brockett & family

The fact that Colonel de Candole presented the medal was of particular note as he also wears the same medal for witnessing earlier tests in Australia. 

After the surprise presentation the two veterans were able to compare their experiences surrounded by David’s family and friends.

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About Col. John de Candole, M.C.

Colonel de Candole has been a British Defense and Military Attache. 

On 12th February 1954 he was commissioned into the 1st King's Dragoon Guards regiment.

Nuclear Test Medal

His military career has been both wide ranging and distinguished, and he has seen service in the Far East, Malaya, Libya, USA, Germany, Aden, Saudi Arabia, and Ulster as well as in the UK. 

He was twice Mentioned in Despatches, once while on active service in Malaya, and again while serving in Ulster. He was awarded the Military Cross during internal security operations in Aden. 

He was also awarded the Nuclear Test Medal for witnessing nuclear tests in Australia. 

On 14th October 1982, in Johannesburg, Colonel de Candole addressed the South African Military History Society with a talk on the 1st King's Dragoon Guards.

To read more, please click here.

Come along to the Monthly Social Deaf Club

The next Social Deaf Club is on Tuesday 2nd April 2024. Hard of hearing, or not, everyone is welcome.

This informal club is a 'Pop-in' event where anyone can come into The Cave to chat & meet new people from 5pm to 8pm on the First Tuesday of Every Month. 

Something people fortunate enough to have good hearing, might not realise is that social spaces are often tricky for deaf and hard of hearing people due to inconspicuous background noise.

Also, meeting other people that struggle with their hearing, or people who have some knowledge of British Sign Language, or simply meeting people who are happy to chat to deaf people, is not that easy.

Well, this is where the Social Deaf Club comes in.

Drop in to The Cave on any First Tuesday of the Month between 5pm to 8pm to join in the monthly get-togethers.

The evening is informal, and simply provides a space where people who hear well or not, can chat over a drink or Tapas. To make things as comfortable as possible, background noise is minimised with things like drinks chillers temporarily turned off.

The idea is simply to bring people together to socialise in a safe and comfortable environment.

Just drop in for drink and a chat. 

Pet dogs also welcome!

The evening is hosted by Nancy Weatherson. Nancy is a local resident, a Deaf Communications Professional, and founder of FeelHear. Nancy also runs British Sign Language courses in the village for Milford on Sea residents.

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The Cave

2 Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QH

01590 642195

info@thecavemos.co.uk

www.facebook.com/TheCavewinebar

www.thecavemos.co.uk

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FeelHear

Nancy Weatherson

Deaf Communications Professional

nancy@feelhear.co.uk

www.feelhear.co.uk

Enhanced DBS Certificate holder | NRCPD Registered 213333

To find out more about Nancy, please click here.

To view Signed Songs: www.youtube.com/@nancyweatherson2083

Stunning Cliff Top Grape Hyacinths

There is a lot to smile about as Spring arrives, particularly in beautiful surroundings of Milford on Sea.

This excellent photograph by Cleo Conway-Bence captures a swath of grape hyacinths on the cliff top, and is the perfect reminder that summer is on the way.

Photograph by Cleo Conway-Bence

Grape hyacinths (Muscari) are a genus of perennial bulbous plants native to Eurasia that produce spikes of dense, most commonly blue, urn-shaped flowers resembling bunches of grapes in the spring. The common name for the genus is grape hyacinth, but they should not be confused with hyacinths.

Captain Crash Debut Single out now

Local band, Captain Crash & The Magic Hats, who feature two long-term Milford on Sea village residents, have released their first radio friendly single entitled 'Anywhere'.

To listen to Anywhere (For All I Know) please click here.

The single is now available on all major music platforms such as Spotify, Apple iTunes, Amazon Music and other music sources.

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About Captain Crash & The Magic Hats

The band were born after a 2012 jam session with local musician Pauly Gordelier.

Their two demo albums blend bluesy rock with 60s/70s influences, adding psychedelic flair and ethereal melodies. Imagine The Smiths jamming with Lou Reed or Pink Floyd with Radiohead whispering in their ear.

Their music carries an ecological message, but it's the raw passion and storytelling that truly resonates. This is music for the soul, straight up and authentic.

Darrell 'Crash' Kennedy is the band's singer/songwriter & rhythm guitarist. He is based in Milford on Sea, and has lived here for most of his adult life. 

About the single 'Anywhere'.

The song was initially recorded with band member Arthur Rathbone Pullen, who is also owner, music producer and studio engineer at Sizzle Studios in Bournemouth, and then later remixed and remastered at HP Studios in Ringwood.

Darrell 'Crash' explains:

The song Anywhere depicts a protagonist searching for connection and meaning in a vast and possibly lonely universe. They feel insignificant, unsure of their place, and yearn for answers or companionship.

Despite facing silence and doubt, they are determined to keep searching, "traveling at the speed of sound" to reach "out there."

The song leaves the outcome open, but emphasizes the journey itself, questioning our own place in the universe and the possibility of finding connection.

To find out more about Captain Crash & The Magic Hats, please click here.

Captain Crash & The Magic Hats Band Members:

Darrell 'Crash' Kennedy: Guitars and vocals

Greg Pepper: Drums and vocals

Pauly Gordelier: Bass and guitars

Arthur Rathbone Pullen: Synth

Captain Crash & The Magic Hats

crashmusic@mail.com

www.facebook.com/CaptainCrashAndTheMagicHats

www.youtube.com/@captaincrashandthemagichat958

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