Bringing More History Home

The Milford on Sea Historical Record Society (MOSHRS) website (click here) has more new material and here's how to find it. 

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On the home page you see an new section called Memory Lane have a look at the photos and memories of Milford-on-Sea many years ago. Click here.

These have been sent in by visitors to the site. If you have any photos and memories which you wish to share follow this link. 

More house histories have been added including a fascinating account of the Everton Grange Estate. Click here.

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Several former residents of Everton Grange have been added to our People and Families section. 

More records have been added to the online catalogue which now has nearly 2,000 for you to search. Click here.

You can also check out our events section at the bottom of the Home page and make a note of the date of MOSHRS AGM. Click here.

If you have any photos or digital records that you would like to add the village archive you can do so by clicking here. 

The Milford on Sea Historical Record Society is all about our village history so please help them in Bringing History Home if you can, or simply enjoy the website and discover more about this historical seaside village.

Milford on Sea Historical Record Society (MOSHRS)

www.milfordhistory.org.uk

Cat hit by car on Tuesday

We have been informed that a car hit a young black cat on Tuesday evening (25th September) around 6.10pm on Park Lane just before the Kivernell Road and Westover Road junction. 

Sadly, the cat was killed instantly and two kind ladies wrapped the cat up and took it to Forest Lodge vets. 

We do not like being the bearers of bad news, but if the owners don't know it may just put their minds at rest.

Quality Shines through at The Bay Trees

The Bay Trees were delighted to discover that after their annual assessment visit from the Visit England Assessor last week and the inspector confirmed that they had maintained their 5 star rating and Breakfast Award – the only Visit England 5 Star B&B in the new Forest Area. 

Then today they received unexpected extra news – the rating had been upgraded to a ‘Gold Award’ - this is given for “exceptional quality of accommodation and customer service”. 

The Gold Award is positive recognition of our endeavours running The Bay Trees and how their guests value staying with them.

Congratulations to Mark & Sarah. 

The Bay Trees 

8 High Street 

Milford on Sea 

SO41 0QD

www.baytreebedandbreakfast.co.uk

Wildfire; The latest in The Hurst Chronicles

Local author, Robin Crumby has publish the third book in his series 'The Hurst Chronicles', a post-apocalyptic series set at Hurst Castle in the aftermath of a flu pandemic. 

Since reading John Wyndham's Day of the Triffids as a child, Robin became fascinated fascinated by end of the world dystopian literature.

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His latest volume tells the tale of an unstoppable virus. Humanity’s last stand has failed.

The book is described as; "Mad Max meets The Day of the Triffids" "Terrifyingly realistic." "A perfect blend of science fiction, history and social commentary."

 

'Wildfire' is now on sale on Amazon please click here to discover more.

Robin Crumby (Author)

rob.crumby@gmail.com | www.hurstchronicles.com

Hattie's Soup Saturday

Local schoolgirl, Harriet (Hattie) Foster is planning a volunteering trip to Nakuru, Kenya next year, along with a group of her school-friends. 

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While there, they will be building and teaching at a school which provides an education for children in deprived areas, working alongside a community project organised through the charity African Adventures.

Hattie is now in the process of fundraising for the trip, and one event she has organised is a 'Soup Saturday' on Saturday 22nd September 2018. There will also be a vegetable-themed raffle.

She has already has support from our local greengrocers, Village Veg to kick her fundraising off, and if you can pop down to All Saints' Church Hall on the 22nd September between 12noon and 2pm you can enjoy a tasty bowl of soup with crusty bread all for any donation you wish to give, anything given will help Hattie towards hitting her target.

Why ‘Men’s Shed’ is great for men

At the County Council, Cllr Fran Carpenter (Chair, Men’s Shed Steering Group & Hampshire County Councillor for New Milton North, Milford & Hordle) is a member of the select committee that looks at Public Health and she recently received a presentation about ‘Men’s Sheds'. 

Fran said: “I have to say that at first I was rather puzzled about the general idea, but the more I learned about it the more it occurred to me that a Men’s Shed would be incredibly valuable in the area. Hence the beginning of a local project which I hope will be a success. So, what does a messy old shed full of workshop tools have to do with men’s health? 

The health of men, particularly that of single men, or those who may have lost loved ones and find themselves alone in later life, has been identified as a huge concern in communities all over the country. Not only the physical health of men but also their mental health. Isolation and lack of contact with the outside world is one of the biggest causes of depression, and particularly so in men of all ages. That is not to say that women do not suffer from loneliness. But women often find it easier to initiate going out for a coffee with friends or to join clubs such as the WI, Zumba or even Weight Watchers, where they can chat and have fun together. It has been found that many men find socialising much harder.” 

A Men’s Shed is one way that men can find friendship and camaraderie amongst other like-minded people. Men working together on projects, learning new skills, sharing ideas and successes, helps general well-being and encourages a more active and fulfilling lifestyle. Sheds also offer a place to put the world to rights, to laugh and relax with other people. 

There is a national Men’s Shed Association (www.menssheds.org.uk) and there are now close to 40 Men’s Sheds in Hampshire alone, all run by the Shedders who use them. If you would like to become part of the ‘Men’s Shed brigade’ in this area, and help to get a new Shed started, please get in touch with Fran (contact details below). 

On Thursday 20th September, there is a public meeting about the project at New Milton Memorial Centre, Whitefield Road, in that evening at 7pm where they will have speakers from existing Men’s Sheds. Do come along and find out more. (NB: Women also welcome - if you enjoy a bit of DIY!) 

Cllr Fran Carpenter 

Chair, Men’s Shed Steering Group & Hampshire County Councillor for New Milton North, Milford & Hordle
fran.carpenter@hants.gov.uk

Water levels being electronically monitored at Keyhaven

Vision Link have installed some electronic monitoring to measure the water levels at Salt Grass Lane inner marsh in Keyhaven. 

The Environment Agency, Local Flood Group, Natural England and Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust are carrying out an experiment on how much fresh water (rain) is affecting the Salt Marsh versus the sea water, and the Vision Link team have lent them some of their award wining technology and produced some web pages so that the levels can be easily monitored. 

You can see what is happening in real time by visiting the two web site links below:

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Keyhaven 1 - click here

Keyhaven 2 - click here

Calling All Village Clubs & Associations

The Village Exhibition and Newcomers Supper takes place on the 13th October 2018 and there is still room for a few more Village Clubs and Associations - If you would like to take part in the special annual village event, please contact:
Ruth Bufton on: ruth.bufton@btinternet.com or 01590 641875.

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The ‘Newcomers Supper’ is held to welcome all newcomers to the village in All Saints Church Hall in Milford on Sea.

Anyone that was new to the village during the year are able to apply for an invitation, - and the event is entirely free.

This informal evening is great to meet other new people to the village & a selection of village people. (That's residents, not the old pop group!)

The Milford on Sea Newcomers Supper evening consists of two parts: 

Village clubs & Associations Exhibition where you can wander around informally meeting representatives from the many clubs, associations & organisations in the village. They can tell you anything you want to know, and if you fancy getting involved you can.

Free Sit Down Supper with the chance to meet new people and have a bit of fun.

If you are a newcomer to the village, come and enjoy a free drink and supper meal, together with entertainment, lots of fun and laughter, and which ends with the Milford song!

Most years the event has over a hundred people attending, and it is a great way to meet new people, and to get a warm welcome to your new home. The village is full of friendly people and the ‘Newcomers Supper’ is a fast-track way of getting to know all about our village life.

The ‘Newcomers Supper’ is funded and hosted by all of the churches in the village & tirelessly organised by Ruth Bufton.

The event is by invitation only, so if you are new to the village this year and would like to come along (Adults only), all you need to do is to contact: Ruth Bufton on: ruth.bufton@btinternet.com or 01590 641875.

Time for Flu Vaccination

Remember to book a Flu Vaccination at Milford Medical Centre.

This year there are different vaccines for those 65 and over and those under 65. Because of this the Saturday clinic will be for the over 65 only. 

Flu Vaccination Saturday Clinic - Over 65’s Only

• Saturday 15th September 2018 (appointment required) 

Those under 65 in at risk groups e.g. asthma, COPD and diabetes can be seen on other dates including: 

• Tuesday 18th September at Milford Medical Centre - 5pm to 7pm 
• Thursday 4th October at Milford Medical Centre - 4pm to 7pm 

Help protect yourself, your family and the local community by getting your vaccination as early as possible by getting your vaccination at the surgery (rather than at a pharmacy) you are helping to support the future of your local practice. 

Various other dates are available. 

Milford Medical Centre 

01590 643022

Learn to Lip Read

The village is having a Lip Reading Course to help the 1 in 6 who suffer from hearing loss.

The first course earlier in the year was appreciated so much, that there will be a second course in the Autumn. 

With the guidance of a lively tutor whose motto is "No-one can fail a Lip Reading Course". People who attended last time were by the end more confident in asking people to speak more slowly or look at them and help them to hear in other ways (in this way reducing their sense of isolation). They also learned not to apologise for their hearing loss and most importantly, to develop skills in interpreting/understanding what people might be saying. 

This course is highly recommended for those living with hearing loss, and it is also helpful for couples to learn together. 

The 8 week course will be held from 10 am to 12 noon on Friday mornings in All Saints Church Hall starting on 12th October 2018. 

There will also be a “Taster Session” there on Friday 14th September, for those who would like to meet the tutor. The charge for that day will be £5.

Further information from Christine Luxon at 01590 719286.

Be in next year's Village Pantomime

Ever fancied putting on the grease paint and treading the boards?

Well, now is your chance.

Open auditions for the Village Pantomime take place on Sunday the 16th September, and if you fancy being in the limelight or behind the scenes, simply register to go along.

Everyone is welcome. Oh no they're not, oh yes they are!

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Discover more of Milford's History

The Milford on Sea Historical Record Society (MOSHRS) website at www.milfordhistory.org.uk now has more new content and here's how to find it. 

Stan Hobby
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On the home page scroll down to the bottom and you will see that several new pages have been added.

There is also a new audio clip featuring Stan Hobby in 1993 sharing his memories of Milford. You can listen by clicking here.

How can you help? If anyone has an old audio recording about the village and would like to add it to our records please contact us by clicking here.

MV Lamorna
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In July, the society received their first historical record through our website.

Thanks go to Roger Quilter who has kindly uploaded a photograph and account of the wreck of MV Lamorna in November 1951. You can find some details here. 

If you have any photos or digital records that you would like to add the village archive you can do so by clicking here. 

In July MOSHRS added more records to their catalogue, which you can see by clicking here.  

The Milford on Sea Historical Record Society is all about our village history so please help them in Bringing History Home if you can, or simply enjoy the website and discover more about this historical seaside village. 

Milford on Sea Historical Record Society (MOSHRS) 

www.milfordhistory.org.uk

Missing Burmese Cat named Noah

Has anyone seen missing Noah?

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He is a lilac Burmese cat and should be living in Solent Way, which is where he was last seen 10 days ago. He is chipped. 

Please could you check your garage, outhouse and anywhere you think he could be, possibly shut in.

Any news would be wonderful please call: 01590 643376.

Men's Shed - Help to get group going!

Do you like spending time pottering about in a shed. If you area bloke it is likely you do!

As you can see from the poster below a new 'Men's Shed group is being formed, initially New Milton are getting involved, but all from Milford on Sea are invited, and a local group may also be set up.

Why not pop along to the meeting below next month.

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www.menssheds.org.uk

Friends' have successful Summer Garden Party

Over £1,200 was raised by the Milford Hospital League of Friends’ Summer Garden Party in the grounds of Milford War Memorial Hospital on 4th August. 

The money will help to buy items needed in clinics at the hospital, the medical centre, and by the community nurses, which are not available through the NHS. 

More than 200 people came to the Garden Party on a scorching hot day – the ice cream sales did very well this year ! Thanks to the generosity of New Forest Fruit Company donating many punnets of strawberries, and to free pots of jam from “Tiptree”, the cream tea sales totalled £300, making the hard work of the volunteers in the (very) hot kitchen well worth-while ! 

Generous village traders and other local supporters donated raffle prizes, so the £280 raised on that stall channelled yet more money into the funds, for the support of local community needs. 

The beautiful plants, donated by Double H Nursery, also added to overall profits, as did the generous donations from people coming to the event. 

The afternoon was made even more enjoyable by the singing of Joanne and Emily, and by the lively music of the duo “Mike & I”, which helped to entertain guests and stall-workers alike. 

The War Memorial Hospital is entering an exciting phase in its long history, as West Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group consults on its future, so the League’s Membership Secretary on 01590 641910 would be very happy to hear from many keen new volunteers! 

Further information about the Hospital, and the League’s work, can be found at www.friendsofmilfordhospital.org.uk

Hurst Castle Summer Fun

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Milford Artists in open studios

The Hampshire Open Studios is now underway and being, or to be held at various studio locations across Milford on Sea & the New Forest.

You can follow the road signs to find all of the local artists exhibiting in our village & nearby. The artist studios include art in many forms including: paintings, sculpture, wood work, jewellery and pottery.

You can also find the Milford on Sea artists by clicking here or visiting: www.milfordonseacalendar.org 

Old Walls Studio Exhibition 

Milford artist Kate Danby is being joined by her daughter Laura and are again participating in Hampshire Open Studios from 11 am to 5 pm on August 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th and 27th at Old Walls, Church Hill, Milford on sea. SO41 0QJ 

All are welcome and expect dramatic, colourful landscapes, prints, and amusing cards, both plain and special occasion, as well as animal print tote bags, glittery purses, fun acrylic jewellery, children’s craft kits and cool letters all designed with a touch of Scandi and a pop of colour. 

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Milford Artists in Open Studios

Joyce Grainger, Mary Williams, Christine Calder, Janet Wheat and Barbara Jones are Milford Artists in Open Studios. (Venue 66 in the Open Studio booklet.)

Their artwork covers a range of styles and media and will be on show at All Saints Church Hall. Follow the signs to the Norman Church at the top of Church Hill. 

Open Saturday 18th to Bank Holiday Monday 27th August 10am to 5pm. 

Tea and homemade cake in aid of charity. Ample parking and wheelchair access.

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Keyhaven Artists Exhibition

Featuring Shaun Stevens - well known local artist, Graham Turner - wood turning and pyrography, Martine Mercy, paintings, scarves, jewellery, Tessa van Hasselt, paintings and greetings cards.

Venue: Keyhaven Scout Hut, Keyhaven, SO41 0TP (Opposite the Gun Inn and next to sailing club.)

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Milford Art Group Exhibition of Paintings

28th July to 11th August, 2018

Open Daily: 10am to 5.30pm

Sunday: 11am to 5.30pm

Last Saturday: 10am to 4pm

Admission and parking free.

Venue: All Saints Church Hall, Church Hill, Milford SO41 0SQ

www.milfordart.co.uk

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Hampshire Open Studios takes place during August with some 256 participants this year. In Milford and Keyhaven there are six premises that have opened their doors involving more than 20 artists. So enjoy a day out visiting the many studios!

To view Full Programme of Open Studios (All Free Entry) in and near Milford on Sea:

Hampshire Open Studios

www.hampshireopenstudios.org.uk/map/newforest

Milford on Sea Calendar

www.milfordonseacalendar.org

Fantastic Music Festival!

If you missed last weeks Milford on Sea Music & Arts Festival, you missed something very special.

As one of our readers put it:

"WOW! How fantastic was that?

The Music and Arts Festival was bigger than ever. 

The range of venues across the village made the Festival more accessible to more people, so much so that choosing was very difficult!

The range of music from classical through folk to rock to avant-garde was brilliant.

The range of arts from the poetry readings to the poignant “Remembered” - very moving.

Well done and a very big "Thank You!" to Nova and her team!"

I am sure many of us with add to those congratulations.

If you would like to see some picture from this excellent event: please click here.

Ellie wins Junior County Handicap Championship

Congratulations to Milford on Sea’s Ellie Mans (12), who is now the 2018 HLCGA Junior County Handicap Champion.

Ellie putting for birdie on Needles 9th
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It might have been the final day of the 147th Open Championship at Carnoustie last Sunday but Barton on Sea links course invited the crème de la crème of Hampshire girl golfers for their annual Championship.

A slight breeze in the morning challenged some of the girls and with a lot of run on the ball it was easy to find the occasional bunker or long rough. At the half way point Ellen recorded a strong nett 70, and lay in 2nd place, by just 1 shot. 

However with another 18 to go anything could happen. As anticipated, the breeze did pick up in the afternoon making conditions quite different and arguably trickier.

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Ellen clawed back the 1 shot deficit to lift the trophy with a nett 75 & a combined 145.  

Ellen is a member of the U18 Hampshire Performance Team and is under the tutelage of BOSGC Head Pro - Pete Rodgers.

Milford Flower & Produce Show Review

The Milford Flower & Produce Show took place on 21st July and featured a particularly impressive input from local children's groups who produced very realistic plates of clay vegetables and beautiful miniature gardens.

There were also exceptional successes for Hilary Sullivan in the fruit and vegetable sections and Alison Abrams in floral art. This year's newcomer's award was won by Angela Hockham.

Despite the prolonged hot and dry weather, which particularly affected floral entries, exhibitors provided an impressive range of quality produce. 

Full list of award winners:- 

• Challenge Cup (most points in show) - Hilary Sullivan 
• Weatherhead Cup (most points in vegetable classes) - Hilary Sullivan 
• Joanne Weatherhead Cup (best entry in vegetable classes) - Brian Kesby 
• Polson Cup (most points in fruit classes) - Hilary Sullivan 
• Jim Asher Cup (best entry in fruit classes) - Hilary Sullivan 
• Liz Jones Cup (best entry by a newcomer) - Angela Hockham 
• Margaret King Cup (best entry in rose classes) - Dennis Eason 
• Fairbairn Rose Plate (best entry in specimen rose class) - Carol Dickman
• Presidents Cup (best entry annuals grown from seed) - Christine Twyford 
• Dorothy Nightingale Cup (best entry in remaining flower classes) - Dennis Eason 
• Lucey Bowl (floral art arrangement 'all things bright and beautiful') - Alison Abrams 
• Molly Miller Cup (floral art 'by the sea shore') - Alison Abrams 
• Danby Cup (floral art 'enchanted reflections') - Alison Abrams 
• Paterson Produce Cup (most points in produce section) - Diana Cobbett
• Helen Cookson Cup (most points by a children's group) - Milford Brownies Pixies
• John Pither Cup (most points in handicrafts section) - Joyce Grainger 
• George Dowland Cup (most points by an individual child) - Lilly Smith 
• The Photography Frame (most points in photographic section) - John Brooks

Missing Engagement Ring

We have been contacted by a reader whose friend has this weekend lost her engagement ring in Milford on Sea, either in the Needles Eye Car Park, the Café or on the promenade between the car park and the pill box by The White House.

It is a yellow Gold (18 Carat) diamond solitaire. It is 40 years old and obviously has a lot of sentimental value. 

If you can help please contact David on david@milfordonsea.org and we will let them know.

Milford Explorers head for the beach

Milford Explorers children's nursery (Little Wrens) in the High Street, Milford on Sea are soon to be beach school accredited so that they can teach under 5’s on the beach.

The children get to learn all sorts of things including details about the environment and how to look after it. They also will learn about weather, tides, sea animals and the land.

Eventually, Milford Explorers would like regular access to a beach hut if anyone has one available too!

Milford Explorers are currently open for summer camps including adhoc childcare of spaces available.

Milford Explorers is a small, friendly childcare provider offering fun, friendly care and education for young children. Situated in Milford, the nursery is easily accessible from Lymington, Pennington and surrounding areas, including Sway, Everton, New Milton and Milford on Sea.

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You can find out more at: www.milfordexplorers.com 

Milford Explorers

5 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 OQF
www.milfordexplorers.com

Needles Trophy Winners

Sunday saw Milford on Sea Bowls Club "Needles Trophy" with 14 pairs of players competing all day in this popular round robin competition. 

In the exciting and entertaining final John Kitcher and Ann Norris just managed to beat Peter Thorogood and Stewart Poulson to claim the Trophy and keepsakes which were presented by Martin Scott of Hayward Fox who kindly sponsor this event. 

Winners John & Ann with Martin Scott
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Runners up. Peter & Stewart with Martin Scott
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Village Charity Shop Sale

The Village Charity Shop is having a Clothing Sale this weekend.

Why not pop in when you are visiting the Music Festival on the village green.

Pssst: take peak at the Festival's Timetable

As you may know, the main income to fund the Milford on Sea Music & Art Festival is the programme, which contains details and times of all that is on and when.

This year the organising committee have allowed the programme to be published on these news pages.

You can click below to find out all that is happening, but please still buy a programme in the village shops to help fund this fantastic event anyway. There are a lot of costs to cover for this free event!

To view full Festival programme please click here.

Milford Music and Arts Festival

18th to 22nd July 2019

www.milfordfestival.com

New Italian Restaurant Opens This Friday

A new Italian restaurant, Piccolo's, opens in Milford on Sea village this Friday, and the concept is to be family orientated during the day and early evening, and then intimate for couples and groups later in the evening.

Well I say new, but Piccolo's is in fact a reincarnation and reinvention of Piccolo Mondo which preceded Le Perle in the village centre a number of years ago. The owner is Jon Crouch a well known local restaurateur, who was also involved in founding Verveine, and is the current owner and mine-host at The Cave.

The new Piccolo's can be found in the High Street at the previous home of The Raft. 

When Piccolo's opens for their soft launch this Friday they will be serving tasty nibbles, Italian classics and favourites including pizza and pasta, plus desserts and a full drinks menu - and there will be a warm welcome for everyone!

The restaurant has undergone a complete change to reflect the new offering and when the full menu is launched it will include meat, fish and more.

Piccolo's Open This Weekend: 
(No booking, just come on in)

Friday 20th July 2018 - 5pm to 9.30pm

Saturday 21st July 2018 - 12noon to 9.30pm

Sunday 22nd July 2018 - 12noon to 6pm

Opening weekend menu: click here to download.

PS: It is the Milford on Sea Music & Arts Festival this weekend, so a great opportunity to grab a bite in Piccolo's before or after you enjoy the music on the village green!

PPS: Piccolo's are not taking bookings this weekend, but you will be able to book from next week and full details will appear on this news site.

Piccolo's

11 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF

Message for Friends of the Festival

We have been asked to publish the message below from the Festival Organising Committee to all Friends of the Milford on Sea Festival:

"We couldn’t be more grateful for your support of the Milford on Sea Music and Arts Festival 2018 which celebrates and promotes our beautiful village and vibrant community.  

To thank you for your contribution, loyalty and generous support we would love you to join us for our official celebratory opening on Thursday evening from 6pm in the marquee on the green and how better to show our appreciation than with a complementary glass of Prosecco when you present your Friends of the Festival Loyalty Card.  As a further thank you we invite you to keep your reusable glass to continue to enjoy drinks throughout the festival weekend and to keep as a souvenir.

We couldn’t stage this event without your support, so thank you again and we look forward to celebrating with you the official opening of this year’s wonderful festival."

The Festival Organising Committee went on to say;

"We are so proud of the whole line up including the new venue on the Sunday finishing with the NFO Proms Finale in the church which will have fabulous acoustics and the bonus of seating not to mention some shade and cakes."

Music Festival in Full Swing

The Milford on Sea Music Festival is about to get into full swing, so get along to enjoy this fantastic village event organised by enthusiastic local volunteers.

You can help support the costs of the free events by buying a programme in the village shops, and you can also click here to take a look online to see what is happening.

The focus turns to the Village Green this weekend, so let all hope for sunshine!

Enjoy this very special village event, there are numerous musical events and there really is something for everyone!

Milford Music and Arts Festival
18th to 22nd July 2019

www.milfordfestival.com

More history on Historical Record Society Website

The Milford on Sea Historical Record Society (MOSHRS) excellent new website has some new content and it is certainly worth a look and rummage around. 

There's a new video clip of the village green ten years ago and you can see what has changed by clicking here. 

If anyone has old videos of the village and would like to add them to the website records please contact MOSHRS by clicking here.

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Pete Warne has added a couple of comments and would like some help identifying faces in the 1959 Milford Carnival photograph which you can view by clicking here - Can anyone help? (Please send any info to: editors@milfordhistory.org.uk) 

One event not to miss is Chris Hobby's talk next week as part of this year's Music and Arts Festival. It's entitled "Milford in the Great War" and you can find more information by clicking here.

Finally, more records have been added to the archive catalogue, this makes fascinating viewing for anyone interested in Milford on Sea of the past - simply click here and take a look around.

The Milford on Sea Historical Record Society will be bringing more history home soon.

Milford on Sea Historical Record Society (MOSHRS)

www.milfordhistory.org.uk

Hurst Castle comes alive with music

The eagerly anticipated Milford on Sea Music & Art Festival start next week (16th to 22nd July - click here for more info.)

Milford on Sea’s very own contemporary choir, Total Voice is set to rock the castle on Saturday 21st July with a concert at Hurst Castle. 

The choir will perform a selection of upbeat summer songs at 4pm in the grounds of the castle for 45 minutes as part of this year’s Milford on Sea Arts & Music Festival. 

Free entry into the castle will be given to those who present the Milford on Sea Arts & Music Festival programme (free entry for up to two people with every programme shown). This applies to any time on Saturday 21st July only. 

Ferries will also be running from Keyhaven from 10.15am and then approximately every 20 minutes. A large ferry accommodating up to 90 passengers will be available at 3pm during high tide. Normal ferry admission prices apply. 

“Friends of the Festival” will be entitled to free return ferry on Saturday 21st July only (proof of being a “Friend” must be shown).

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Enjoy this very special village event, there are numerous musical events and there really is something for everyone!

Milford Music and Arts Festival

www.milfordfestival.com

Local New Housing Proposals

Many local residents have been concerned about a local house building proposal on what became known as the 'MOS1 & MOS2 sites.'

MOS1: The District Council has now refused Pennyfarthing’s planning application for 42 homes on land north of School Lane (MOS1). The District Councillors voted unanimously to reject the plans in their planning meeting yesterday. More info can be found by clicking here.

The developer could appeal the decision but the Parish Council will keep the community informed if this is the case. 

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MOS2: The District Council has launched the next round of consultation for their revised Local Plan.  

This puts forward a site north of Manor Road for “at least 110 houses” (MOS2). 

The Parish Office has the District Council’s plans available for people to look at and paper copies of the forms, both are on their website (www.milfordonsea.org.uk) and Facebook page from today. 

Full plans and online comments can be accessed from NFDC’s website by clicking here. 

The closing date for comments is 12th August 2018. The item will be discussed at the Parish Council meeting this Monday 16th July, 6.30pm in the Village Hall.

Milford on Sea Parish Council 

01590 644410
The Old Clock House
22 High Street
Milford-on-Sea
SO41 0QD

www.milfordonsea.org.uk

Smile for Isla

Village Charity Shop manager ,Caroline Taylor has sent us some details of a campaign close to her heart.

Smile for Isla is a little girl with a very rare form of cancer, and she has  simple wish in wanting everyone to smile.

Caroline tells us that today, one of the Village Charity Shop's customers came in today and gave this clown stone which she had painted for Isla.

One of our volunteers has now taken the stone , on its next journey.

If anyone else would like to paint a stone for Isla, Caroline would be happy to place them in the shop window.

Isla's Smiles

www.facebook.com/islassmiles

Royal Academy of Arts' Exhibition for Milford Artist

Local Milford on Sea artist, Bridget Harrison-Jeive, has had her painting  selected to feature in the 250th Royal Academy 2018 Summer Exhibition. As this was selected from 10,000 applications, it is a significant achievement and lifetime ambition of many artists. 

Her artwork is entitled: The Girls.

The Girls - Bridget Harrison-Jeive
Picture from Bournemouth Echo
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Bridget's painting is currently on display at the Royal Academy of Arts in Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BD

Explore Engineering Walk

Milford on Sea has an interesting event coming for anyone interested in local engineering.

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) celebrates its 200th anniversary in 2018 and they are putting on a series of events to demonstrate the benefits Civil Engineering has given to the public. 

This walk gives an opportunity to see two separate Civil Engineering projects that have reduced the risk of damage in Milford-on-Sea. Civil Engineers who have been involved will talk about the details and generally how Coastal and River works are planned, financed and constructed. 

The walk will be around 5.5 miles from the beach huts next to Hurst Road West Car Park on Thursday 26th July at 3pm, and will feature Milford Beach Huts Milford Flood Alleviation Dam.

These events are open to all, but numbers need to be limited so please email Anne Qualters: Anne.Qualters@ice.org.uk to secure your place(s).

For any further details please email Tim Kermode at: Tim@TK-Coastal.co.uk

Bike Hire in the Village

Milford on Sea has itself a new bike hire business. Situated close to the seafront, just around the corner from Hurst Road and near The White House, in Westover Road.

Coastal Bike Hire is a friendly local business, located in the village. The business allows you to hire a good quality mountain bike and equipment so that you can enjoy a day out locally. 

Karen operates the bike hire 7 days a week and can be contact by phone or email as below.

The bikes hire is £13 per day and helmets, high visibility waistcoats, spare inner tubes, tool kit and padlocks are provided.

What could be better than bike rides with scenic sea views, you could cycle from Milford on Sea along the clifftop taking in the views of the Isle of Wight and The Needles. ​Follow the sea wall past the old salt marshes from Keyhaven to the yachting town of Lymington, or stay local and cycle around Sturt Pond, along to Keyhaven and into the village where you can stop for a lovely lunch in a cafe, pub or restaurant. 

All of the details are below, so just get pedalling!

Coastal Bike Hire

Tel: 01590 642376 - 07759 738994

karenonsea@hotmail.com

Newholme, Westover Road, Milford On Sea SO41 0PW 

Westover Road, Milford on Sea

www.coastalbikehire.com

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Music Festival Wartime Talk & Classical Evening

The Milford on Sea Music & Arts Festival have announced that as special two-part evening will be taking place on Wednesday the 18th July and entrance will be free. (If you are feeling generous you can make a donation on the door.)

The evening starts in the Church Hall at 6.45pm to 8pm with an entertaining and informative talk from the Milford-on-Sea Historical Record Society on “Milford in the Great War”. this will bring this year’s festival theme of the "Poppy" into context. 

You can then move over to the church at 8pm, where Jonathan James of  the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra will take you on a whistle-stop tour of 250 years of classical music, from medieval monks to modern masterpieces. This will include fun illustrations on the piano and a pot pourri of audio excerpts, this light-hearted presentation will help you join the dots in classical music history and introduce you to whole new world of listening. Suitable for both the complete novice and seasoned concert-goers. 

Jonathan James is a freelance music educator who works in venues around the country to explain classical and jazz music. He also works as a creative workshop leader and presenter for orchestras, including the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic and BBC National Orchestra of Wales. 

Click here to book tickets to this wonderful musical evening at All Saints Church Hall. 

Milford on Sea Music & Arts Festival

www.milfordfestival.com

info@milfordfestival.com