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26 July 2018

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.



24 July 2018

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

23 July 2018

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.

20 July 2018

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.

18 July 2018

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

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

13 July 2018

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)

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

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

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

05 July 2018

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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A full article can be read in the Daily Echo by clicking here.

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


01 July 2018

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

28 June 2018

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

Round the Island Race

If you have never seen the Round the Island Race you have missed a sailing spectacular.

One of the best places to view is Hurst Castle, and it is worth getting up early to see the hoards of boats racing to The Needles

Hurst Marine will be running ferries from Keyhaven from 7.30am on Satuday 7th July and refreshments will be available to spectators at the entrance to Hurst Castle. 

To find out more details please click here.


Hurst Castle

The Go Go Five at The Red Lion

Just spreading the word that The Go Go Five are at The Red Lion in Milford on Sea high street on Saturday!  (30th June 2018)

Showtime is 9pm for an Explosive Mix of Motown, '60s Soul, Jazz, Rock & Blues - and entry is free!

The Red Lion
32 High Street 
Milford on Sea 
SO41 0QD 

The Go Go Five
Ivan Chandler 07915 662030 

Evening Dessert Bar Now Open

Tony, the owner of Saltwater Cafe in the High Street, has come up with a innovative idea that many of us will find hard to resist.

The cafe is now open on Friday and Saturday evening from 5pm to 8pm serving waffles, ice cream sundaes and delicious milkshakes.

You know you deserve a treat, and now you can just wander into the village and have one!


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Saltwater Cafe
106 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE
01590 643518

27 June 2018

Charity Shop raises £800

The Village Charity Shop send their thanks to all that went along to their recent Summer Sale in aid of the Community Centre.

The shop raised just over £800 from their wonderful customers. 

The Community Centre will ensure that many local people will benefit from the money raised.

20 June 2018

Catch up with the village's past!

Milford on Sea's past is the key to understanding who we are and where we have come from and Milford-on-Sea Historical Record Society (MOSHRS) has launched its new website for you to discover more. 

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www.milfordhistory.org.uk
You can now browse the history pages to uncover Milford's past. 

You can also, search the catalogue to discover old records from the society's archives, check out the publications that you can purchase, and find out about the activities which MOSHRS is working on. 

This new website is part of the Bringing History Home initiative, largely funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Here you will find house histories, accounts of significant families and residents, how our schools and healthcare developed, find out about our many organisations and businesses, explore local history trails and much more. 

The website hosts the catalogue to the society's archive of historical records. Today it contains nearly a fifth of all of the MOSHRS records and more will be added throughout the summer. 

If you have documents, photographs or objects from the past and which have a connection to Milford then you can add them to the archive through the website.

You can explore the new website at www.milfordhistory.org.uk, and if you would like to join MOSHRS then please click here.


Milford-on-Sea Historical Record Society (MOSHRS)

Coral Anniversary for Milford Floral Art Club

The Milford Floral Art Club is celebrating its Coral Anniversary (35th) this year and as part of the celebrations they had a very successful Open Meeting on the 14th June 2018.

The meeting was attended by members and guests numbering around 90 people, together with The National Demonstrator, Mrs Annette Urquhart, her talk title being 'The Sound of...…. Rhubarb'.

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The demonstration was followed by tea and cupcakes, with a large cupcake cut by the Area Chairman, Pauline Hurran, President Jan Marriott, Annette Urquhart herself and the club's Chairman Jackie Parker.


Milford Floral Art Club

13 June 2018

Apple Court Father's Day Offer

Apple Court Gardens are offering all Enjoy MoS News Bulletin readers a Fathers Day special - 25% off all plants for Dads brought to visit the gardens & nursery this weekend, as well as Annual Passes on sale for Dads for £10, instead of £12 - or simply take your Dad along to enjoy tea and cake whilst watching the koi carp in the Japanese Garden!

Apple Court Gardens is in nearby Hordle and they open 5 days a week. (Wednesday to Sunday - 10am to 4pm).

The nationally acclaimed Hampshire garden reopened in 2017 after 4 year closure and has gained fantastic feedback from locals and holidaymakers alike. 

It is great that we now have another lovely place to visit right on our doorstep.

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Featured in various international magazines, and Alan Titmarsh’s “Love Your Garden” on ITV, the garden is packed with unusual flowers, shrubs and trees from around the world. Visitors can enjoy an authentic Japanese Garden, a circular White Garden, sub tropical planting and famous collections of hostas and daylilies. 

Originally designed by renowned horticulturists, Emma and Gavin are gradually improving each area and planting new species.
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Tea, coffee and cakes are available to take to the lovely summer house or terrace.

Open 5 days a week, Wednesday to Sunday - 10am to 4pm. 

Visitors can also buy plants, many of which feature in the garden. Free entry to the nursery, £5 to the garden itself. 

If you have never visited I can vouch that it is a tranquil place and joy to see. Why not take a trip along to see for yourself.


Apple Court Garden
Hordle Lane, Lymington SO41 0HU
Instagram: @applecourtgarden


Contact Emma Taylor 07971 882317


11 June 2018

Music to heal torture

Milford on Sea resident, Anthony Kirke has written regarding a charity he supports.

Anthony said: "There are many victims of torture who have escaped to the UK but who retain terrible psychological injuries. 'Freedom From Torture' is a UK charity which works effectively to heal these people.

Music has been found to be very helpful in this healing process. 


We have launched an appeal to buy them a sounding bowl which is a very simple, beautiful and easy to play musical instrument. 

Freedom From Torture’s music therapist said that he would be delighted to have such a fabulous simple instrument.

He would let his clients use it because they find music so calming and healing and without it some people may not recover at all.

We would be delighted if you would make a small contribution towards meeting our target of £2,000.

The maker of the bowl will be matching whatever contribution you make. So far we have more than a quarter of the funds we need.

If you would like to donate you can do so by clicking here - or send Judith and Anthony Kirke a cheque to 42 Keyhaven Road, Milford on sea, SO41 0QY 


More information on sounding bowls can be found at: www.soundingbowls.com


Sue on Wheels for Nightstop

On Sunday 24th June local Milford on Sea resident, sue Forward will be cycling a 50 mile trip starting at Ringwood on behalf of New Forest Nightstop. 

New Forest Nightstop provides emergency accommodation for homeless people aged 16+ in the homes of trained and approved host households around the New Forest. New Forest Nightstop was established in 2003 and is a team approach to homelessness. It is a voluntary service managed by Community First New Forest based at Ringwood and is affiliated to the national registered charity, Nightstop UK (https://www.nightstop.org.uk/

The primary aim of Nightstop is to enable homeless people to access safe, free, emergency accommodation in the host families at the beginning of a person’s homelessness, when need is most acute. Having worked with the homeless in Bournemouth and East Dorset Sue knows how important this support is, in order to improve people’s self-esteem and their life skills to work towards a more secure future. No person wakes up one morning and says “I know, I think I will be homeless today”. There is always a story to tell. 

If you would like to support her on the 24th June she would really love that. You can support Sue by clicking here.


New Forest Nightstop

10 June 2018

Volunteering at St Barbe Museum

St Barbe Museum in Lymington is currently looking to increase its band of volunteers.

They particularly need help in the Front of House teams at weekends, and with stewarding in the museum and art gallery.

There are already a number of volunteers from Milford, which is part of the area that is covered by the Museum's displays and collections. 

If you like working with people and would like to volunteer, you will find St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery in New Street, Lymington, SO41 9BH, simply call in for more information - or email: volunteer.rect@stbarbe-museum.org - phone: 01590 676969


06 June 2018

Volunteers needed for Music Festival

If you would like to support a wonderful annual village event, the Milford Music & Arts Festival would love you to volunteer during the weekend of the festivities. 

There are a range of duties from answering queries on the help desk, serving at the bar to manning barriers and they all need your help!

Why not donate a few hours to having fun whilst you help your local community. 

For more information, please email: Mosfest2018@gmail.com

Or visit the volunteer website to sign up by clicking here.

Chalk Paint Workshops at No64 Biscuit House

Glenn Harrison from No64 Biscuit House in the High Street has been in touch to tell us that Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Workshops are coming to No64 Biscuit House from June.

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Glen said: "On April 25th we held our first Annie Sloan workshop here at No64 HQ, guest-presented by hugely experienced Annie Sloan regional manager Karen, for 6 of our lovely customers who had put them name down for the date/time when it was announced. It was so popular we could have filled the 6 space 3 times over! 


We're now fully accredited Annie Sloan Workshop Providers (see Glenn with Annie herself at Annie Sloan HQ recently) and this month we'll be launching our Workshop program with 'An Introduction to Annie Sloan Chalk Paints & Painting Techniques'. So whether you're a total novice, or a 'newbie' with questions, this workshop will teach you all of the basic techniques, and more, for up-cycling tired or reclaimed furniture, professionally, the Annie Sloan way! 

It's a 3 hour course and includes materials & refreshments, there are 6 places per course and all you need to bring is yourself, and an apron/clothes you don't mind potentially getting a splatter of paint on! 

Details will always be on our website - www.No64.co.uk via the new Annie Sloan tab - which will be regularly updated with courses, dates & times, and where you'll be able to register your interest (or you can email us at enquiries@no64.co.uk). Or, as many of you do, pop in regularly for an update, and to book your place (a course also makes a great gift for a friend or relative), and of course to buy your paints & accessories. 

We're so excited about this announcement, so let's get painting.....the Annie Sloan way!"

26 May 2018

Liz takes the The Longest Ride


It was during the dark days of the Second World War that a charity was established to help in cases of hardship among the thousands of volunteers enlisting in the Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRNS). 

With Wrens serving their country with distinction at home and abroad – and in some cases losing their lives to enemy action – it was clear that a charity would be needed to support the women both during wartime and into the future. 

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Typical requests for assistance were from those with homes damaged by fire, billeting fees for evacuated children, medical expenses and unpaid leave to care for sick relatives and younger siblings. Immediately after the War the Trusts main work was to help secure employment for many hundreds of former Wrens. 

In 1942 The Women’s Royal Naval Service Benevolent Trust (WRNS BT) was formed and has been helping former Wrens ever since. 

Milford on Sea resident and Former Wren Liz Brown, joined the WRNS in March 1977 as a Wren TSA(Training Support Assistant), she left the full time service in September 1992 as a Petty Officer Wren ETS (Education and Training Support) and then served in the Royal Naval Reserve until 1994. After careers in both the IT industry and the NHS, Liz retired last year and returned to her hobby of cycling. 

Inspired by the events that took place during 2017 to celebrate the Centenary of the formation of the WRNS (WRNS 100). She has decided that 2018 will be her “Challenge Year” and intends to cycle 150 miles in one day, which is her “Longest Ride” (40 miles longer than her previous best), starting and finishing in Milford-on-Sea with a looped circuit around the New Forest. The ride will take place on the Longest Day, weather permitting. Liz hopes the local community will turn out to encourage her on the day. 

She is raising money for the WRNS BT and would like your support. You can donate by bank transfer to the WRNS BT: Sort Code 560064 83836594. Please quote your name as the reference for the payment. Or you can donate by post to the address below and please indicate if you are able to Gift Aid your donation. 

Over the past 76 years the WRNS BT has helped more that 12,300 former Wrens in the UK and abroad. Last year it helped support more than 250 women, and distributed a total of £300,000 in annual and one off grants. 

“We are here to help former Wrens of all ages,” says Sarah Ayton, the Trust’s General Secretary. “Some of our beneficiaries served during the war, but we also help ladies in their forties and lots in between.” 

143,000 women served in the WRNS between 1939 and 1993 and there are currently 40,000 former Wrens still alive today. All are members, irrespective of their age or position,” says Mrs Ayton. “We are often able to help supplement a former Wren’s weekly income with a small annuity and are sometimes able to assist their families with care and funeral costs.” 

To find out more about this event please contact: 

Liz Brown: W132756L@gmail.com - Tel; 07703 803914 

Sarah Ayton, WRNS BT: generalsecretary@wrnsbt.org.uk - Tel: 02392 655301 
Address: Castaway House, 311 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 8RN. 




25 May 2018

Enter the Milford Flower and Produce Show

The Milford Flower and Produce Show is fast approaching and now is time to get your entries in.

This local village show has flower & produce displays with competitions for all to enjoy. 

There are categories for: Vegetables, Fruit, Flowers, Floral Art, Produce, Photography, Handcrafts, Children's classes and Scarecrow. Open to All, so just join in.

A full Schedule is available from: Community Centre, Village News, Milford News or Everton Nurseries, and entries can be made via The Village News at the foot of Milford on Sea village green, or Milford News at the other end of the village.

The Milford Flower and Produce Show takes place from 2.30pm to 4.30pm on Saturday 21st July 2018 at All Saints' Church Hall, Church Hill, Milford on Sea - Admission £1.

23 May 2018

The village Charity Shop is looking for volunteers

The village Charity Shop is looking for volunteers to help out on a part time basis.

This is a great way to meet people, enjoy the local community and help raise funds for the Community Centre.

If you are interested, please pop into the Charity Shop in Milford on Sea village centre (next to the Co-Op) for more information.

The Village Veg loves paper bags

A regular reader has dropped us a line to say... 

"I’m hoping you can give a plug in your newsletter about our village vegetable shop. There is so much written about the use of plastic and the harm it is doing to our environment, particularly the marine environment, I think we all need to try and use less.

Whereas in the supermarkets we buy fruit and vegetables wrapped in plastic, in our local vegetable shop there is hardly any plastic to be seen and goods are sold in paper bags. I’d like to encourage more people in Milford to know about this and use it!!"

Well said - paper is best!

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Owner, Nick Munnik has run a successful greengrocers (Village Veg) in Brockenhurst for nine years, and  opened a fully refreshed and well-stocked shop in Milford on Sea village centre in July 2017, also named Village Veg.

The new shop is managed by Kirsty Munnick, and is located in the same premises of Milford's previous greengrocers, Marjorie's.

You can even order fruit and veg boxes online at: www.villagevegltd.co.uk.

(Sadly, they don't sell chocolate, but banana fritters are a treat worth having!) 

Village Veg
Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QH‎
www.villagevegltd.co.uk

Beach Hut Owners Vertical Climb

An article appeared in the Daily Mail Online on the 16th May, showing Tracey Mead and her father, Graham Watling who are having to climb a vertical 12ft wall of pebbles to their £20,000 cabins after the council refuses to replenish shingle bank washed away by high tides.


Picture from Daily Mail - taken by Phil Yeomans BNPS
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