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24 March 2025

Learn British Sign Language in a Fun Course


Deaf Awareness Course: Introduction to British Sign Language

After three very successful Introduction to British Sign Language Courses in the village, another Ten Week Course is due to start:

Monday 31st March 2025 until Monday 23rd June 2025 from 5pm to 6pm. (Breaks on 2 Bank Holiday Mondays). Held in Milford on Sea Village Hall/Library in Park Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QH.

The aim is for you to be able to communicate with deaf people, and this valuable and caring skill can enhance the lives of those you meet who are unable to hear the world around us.

We are fortunate to have Nancy Weatherson running the course, she is a qualified Deaf Communications Professional living in Milford on Sea, and she supports deaf and hard of hearing people throughout the UK.

In 2022 the BSL Act was passed, meaning that British Sign Language has now been recognised as a language of England, Wales and Scotland in its own right. This is a wonderful success for the deaf community.

Nancy works closely with Deaf Professionals and together they have created a Deaf Awareness Course designed to introduce some useful communication tactics to you as an individual, or your group.

If this is something that you believe that you will benefit from and enjoy, now is your chance to learn something new that will really make a difference.

Course Cost: £130 in advance for the whole course | Bring a Friend: £115 each.

If you are interested in finding out more about the Deaf Awareness Course, please contact Nancy at: nancy@feelhear.co.uk. There is no obligation if you register your interest.

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About Nancy

Nancy is a warm and friendly person with great communication skills, and she is also a qualified Enhanced DBS Lipspeaker for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people.

Her aim is to deliver deaf awareness across the whole of the New Forest and surrounding Coastal areas and promote and highlight us as leaders in this great new initiative.

Nancy has over 20 years' experience in Hotel Management where she completed her CIPD – HR Masters qualification. This is also where she started her love for British Sign Language when she passed BSL L1 back in 2006. She did this to enable her to communicate with deaf guests that visited her hotel.

Based in Milford on Sea with partner Jon, they are huge ambassadors of the deaf world raising awareness with charity events and deaf socials. Nancy travels regularly to clients in Bristol, London, Fleet and beyond.

To find out more about Nancy, Please feel free to visit her website for further details, qualifications and testimonials: www.feelhear.co.uk


FeelHear
Nancy Weatherson
Deaf Communications Professional

Enhanced DBS Certificate holder | NRCPD Registered 213333


Milford on Sea Village Hall & Community Library
Park Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QU
01590 644040
mosclibrary@gmail.com

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Beach Huts have licenses terminated

A recent article by Roz Waters in the Advertiser & Times has revealed that 46 beach huts at Hordle Cliff are in the process of having their licenses terminated by the New Forest District Council.

The beach huts are individually owned, but the land on which they sit is owned by NFDC. So, if the NFDC withdraws permission the owner is responsible for removing the beach hut. Prior to this, the huts had a value of around £25,000 each.

Over recent years many beach huts have already been destroyed due to violent storms and coastal erosion.

Less than a year ago 25 unsafe and damaged huts were removed by NFDC.

Under the Hurst Spit to Lymington Strategy, there are no plans to protect this strip of Milford on Sea coastline. www.hurstspit2lymington.co.uk. 

As a result, local resident, Mark Jardine has proposed an ambitous plan to try to do something about protecting this area of beach. To read more, please click here.

To find out more about the Save Milford Beach project email:

To read the full article in the Advertiser & Times, please click here. (A&T article behind a paywall.)

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Last Minute Mother's Day Ideas

 

or click on the Whats On Calendar link below to see all events and activities taking place.

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Quiz Nights galore next week

If you enjoy challenging your mind and a fun night out with good company, then one or all, of the Quiz Nights below are worth putting in your diary.

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Quiz Night at The Cave

First Monday of Each Month at 8pm 
Next Quiz Monday 7th April 2025

Prizes for Winning Team & Runner Ups, plus a chance to win a Cash Prize in 'Play your cards Right'.

No need to book, just come along.

Teams of 6 - £2 per player. (Singles welcome, The Cave will find you a team.)

The Cave
2 Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QH
01590 642195

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Quiz Night at The Gun Inn

Every First Tuesday of Each Month from 7pm.

Bring a team, or come and join up with new people on the night. 

Teams of up to 6 - £2 per person.

Booking for the quiz is not essential as you can just come along and join in on the night, but booking a table is highly recommended if you are bringing a team.

The Gun Inn
Keyhaven Road, Keyhaven, SO41 0TP
01590 642391

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Alternative Quiz Night at The Bridge

Wednesday 2nd April 2025 from 7.30pm.

The Alternative Quiz Night, where it’s all about brains over fame, not a celebrity picture in sight!

Test your wits with rounds featuring:
  • General Knowledge: From what you learnt in school to what you learnt last week!
  • Music Connections: Find the hidden links between songs - your playlist skills are about to shine!
  • Brain Teasers: Twist your mind with questions that’ll leave you scratching your head!
Grab your friends, form a team (up to 6 per team), and prepare for a night of unexpected twists and clever connections!

Prizes for the winners and, of course, bragging rights as the ultimate quiz champs!

Tickets: £5 - Bar open on night.

The Bridge 

Box Office Open:
Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm
and occasional Saturdays
01590 644861

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Pub Quiz at The Wash House

Every Wednesday at 7pm. 

Prize for the winner and fun spot prizes along the way. 

Entry is £2 per person. Everyone is welcome. 

To guarantee a place, please book, as it will be busy. Please call: 01590 644665. 

The Wash House Micro Ale Pub
27 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF
01590 644665

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Quiz Night at The Beach House

Every Thursday from 7pm to 10pm.

£2 entry per person. Everyone welcome.

To book a table please call 01590 643044, email
beachhouse.reception@hall-woodhouse.co.uk,
or book online putting ‘quiz’ in the requests box.
www.beachhousemilfordonsea.co.uk.

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Adele Tribute at The Bridge on Friday 4th April 2025

The Adele Tribute: Rolling In The Deep will be coming to The Bridge on Friday 4th April 2025 at 8pm.

The versatile and talented Natalie Black, as her Adele Tribute, will be covering all the hits from the modern day icon, including Chasing Pavements, Hello and Easy On Me.

This Adele Tribute, Rolling In The Deep, developed a passion for singing and performing in school plays and choirs from a young age. After studying music at college, she embraced various performance styles, especially with live bands. 

For the past 7 years, she has been a professional singer, gaining extensive experience in venues across the UK.

Bar/Café open on night.

Watch a taste of the Adele Set, please click here.

Tickets: £25.

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About The Bridge

Throughout the year, The Bridge hosts many shows, comedy, films, jazz, blues, folk, music concerts, party nights, pantomime, quizzes, markets, classes of all kinds and lots more. 

New events are constantly being added. To see the latest event, please click on the button below, or keep and eye on their website, or the village What's On Calendar.

The Bridge 

Box Office Open:
Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm
and occasional Saturdays
01590 644861
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Prom Outfit Sale for the Summer School Prom

Step Up Safe Space, a Milford on Sea charity and part of the Milford on Sea Charitable Trust, are holding a School Prom Outfit Sale.

The sale will take place on Saturday 29th March 2025 at Lymington Library, North Close, Lymington, SO41 9BW.

The School Prom outfit is a significant cost for parents, and this is a great way for items that have been sitting in wardrobes to be reused by another child.

As a result of an appeal for parents to donate unneeded children's suits, dresses, and accessories there will be plenty of items on sale.

If you have anything to donate to our local charity, such as unneeded school uniforms or any toiletries, please contact: Step Up, Safe Space at stepupsafespace@gmail.com.

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If you, or your family are in need of any help
 
Please contact the Step Up Safe Space team on the contact details below and they will do what they can to assist.

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About Step Up, Safe Space 

Step Up, Safe Space was founded in 2020, and are a non-profit making community support group run by volunteers who support families and individuals in need in Milford on Sea, New Milton and surrounding areas.

They provide essential items, whilst promoting reuse and recycling for a sustainable future. 

As part of their service they also resell local school uniforms. All income from reselling donated uniform go towards essential bills like insurance and storage costs. School uniforms, essential toiletries, and cash donations are always welcomed.

Step Up, Safe Space are part of the Milford on Sea Charitable Trust.

For any more information please contact: 

Step Up, Safe Space

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Meet the Milford on Sea Charitable Trust

Milford on Sea is renowned for people volunteering and helping others, and the village trust currently organise or support a number of village charities and community organisations. 

To find out more, please click here.

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10% Off Gift Vouchers at The Retreat for Mother's Day

The Retreat Beauty & Health Salon in Milford on Sea High Street is the ideal place to unwind and relax, and for Mother's Day they are offering 10% Off their Gift Vouchers.

If you looking to buy a gift soon, or would like a treat for yourself or a friend, this could be the answer. 


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About The Retreat

The Retreat offer a wide range of treatments and therapies including, Guinot Facials, Massage, Manicures, Pedicures, LED Light Therapy, Brow Lamination, Hair Removal, Henna Brows, Lash Lifting and application of make-up for weddings/special occasions.


You can also book group Pamper Packages to enjoy with friends.


If you are looking for a way to relax, unwind, and take a break from the routine of everyday life, there is something for everyone.

The Retreat Beauty & Health Salon 
76 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD
01590 645151

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Chocolate Making Workshops & Easter Celebrations for Kids

The Bridge have a lot to entertain kids over the Easter break:

M3 Easter Chocolate Making Workshops with Miss Witt
Monday 7th April 2025
Workshops at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.
 
Suitable for children 5 years and up.

Join Miss Witt, a local professional chocolatier, for a fun and hands-on Easter chocolate-making experience! Explore the fascinating world of chocolate, from its origins as a sacred drink used in ancient rituals to the delicious treat we enjoy today.

During this workshop, children will have the unique opportunity to see real cacao pods from Ecuador and learn about chocolate’s rich history. With plenty of hands-on activity, they’ll discover how to temper chocolate and craft their own Easter-themed chocolate bunnies, egg and spring flower. 

As a special Easter treat this workshop includes a chocolate tasting session with the opportunity to try different types of chocolate.

Tickets: £12 from The Bridge Box Office.

More information or to book: 

For parents and preschool siblings, the café will be open, featuring a toy and colouring corner to keep little ones entertained. Refreshments and snacks will be available for purchase.

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M3 Easter Celebration
Monday 14th April 2025 from 2 to 4pm in the Bridge.

The afternoon is ideal for children aged 2-12 and their families.

Hop into Easter with a fun-filled family event packed with springtime magic and traditional activities that everyone will love!

Spring Animal Encounter: Get up close with adorable spring animals from Crazy Creatures! Enjoy a interactive session, where you can handle the animals and learn all about them.

Easter Bonnet Making & Parade: Get creative and design your very own fabulous Easter bonnet, then show it off in our joyful Easter parade.

Tickets: £8 from The Bridge Box Office. Accompanying adults, babies and young toddlers free entry.

More information or to book: 

The café will be open with refreshments and snacks available for purchase.

Parents are welcome to use the free Wi-Fi if needing to work remotely.

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The Bridge 

Box Office Open:
Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm
and occasional Saturdays
01590 644861
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Retro Grooves at The Wash House on Sunday

The very popular Retro Grooves, are back at The Wash House on Sunday 30th March 2025, as they are on Every Last Sunday in the Month.

Come along to enjoy popular retro classics, anthems, and party music, as John plays tracks from the best bands of the 1960s to late 1980s.

You can even bring your own favourite vinyl single to play on the night, and of course requests are accepted.

The evening will contain a mix of rock, pop, soul, Motown, disco, funk, ska, reggae and R&B tracks from the 1960s to 80's. All ensure a good time and bring back great memories.

At the same time, enjoy a drink as you step back in time with classic retro sounds from your past.

Free entry, but booking is strongly advised, as these are very popular events.

To book your seat please call: 01590 644665.

Retro Grooves are the vinyl only mobile discothèque and all music is played in classic style on original vinyl with authentic sounds from the eras. Meet Retro Grooves at www.retrogrooves.co.uk


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Pub Quiz at The Wash House

The Wash House Pub Quiz takes place Every Wednesday at 7pm. 

Prize for the winner and fun spot prizes along the way. 

Entry is £2 per person. Everyone is welcome. 

To guarantee a place, please book, as it will be busy. Please call: 01590 644665.

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About The Wash House

The Wash House loves great craft beer, and stocks a wide range of ales from talented local brewers. There are also, ciders, gins, wines and a great choice of organic soft drinks.

Having opened in the former village launderette in July 2017, they are constantly introducing new craft ales to offer the beer lovers. CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) continually list The Wash House in Milford on Sea in their The Good Beer Guide.

This cosy venue also holds quiz nights, live music, DJ's with classic tunes, and rocking party nights, so it is always worth keeping an eye on their Facebook page to see what is happening.

Dogs and children are welcome in the bar, and there is even a chest of games to keep the kids amused. 

So, if you are partial to a variety of quality real ales or craft drinks, or enjoy live music you don't have far to go!


The Wash House Micro Ale Pub
27 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF
01590 644665

The pub is Dog Friendly venue.
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Pottery Courses for Mother's Day (or any other time!)

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and if you are still wondering what to get your mum this year, why not treat her to a Pottery Day at Milford on Sea's Vinegar Hill Pottery.

All courses are led by our very own master potter, Dave Rogers, and he loves to pass on his skills to others.

Click image to watch video about the
One Day Vinegar Hill Pottery Course
A variety of Pottery Courses are available all year round, from One and Three Day, to getting friends and family together for a fun Birthday or Celebration Pottery Course.

If you would like to find out more about Dave's Pottery Courses, or would like a Gift Voucher for someone you hold dear, please click here.

For any questions, you can also give Dave or Lucy a call on 01590 642979 (9am to 7pm).


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About Vinegar Hill Pottery

Vinegar Hill Pottery is a small family-owned pottery, and unique boutique bed and breakfast.

Dave Rogers is a master potter and offers Pottery Courses. He also sells his ceramic creations from his Pottery Shop. 

Bespoke commissions welcomed.

Gift Vouchers are also available as a gift for someone special.

The Vinegar Hill B&B Accommodation is hosted by his wife, Lucy. The delightful accommodation includes a spacious Garden Room, the secluded Hayloft, or the delights of Rosie, a beautifully restored nineteenth century showman's wagon.




Vinegar Hill Pottery
Vinegar Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0RZ
01590 642979 (9am - 7pm)
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23 March 2025

Have you any Spare Wool for the Knit & Natter Group?

The Milford on Sea's Knit & Natter Group, run by Jacky Harrison, have been supporting New Forest for Ukraine since they founded and since then have donated many hundreds of knitted items.

They are constantly looking for spare yarn to make children’s clothes for Ukrainian children.

If you can help please drop spare wool into The Village Hall/Community Library on any Monday between 2pm and 4pm.

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The knitting work of the The Milford on Sea's Knit & Natter Group was featured on BBC's Countryfile on  Sunday 7th May 2023. 

The show did a segment on the crisis in Ukraine, and our village Knit & Natter Group were delighted to be asked to represent the UK's knitting groups.

The show's host, Matt Baker visited the village to chat to the ladies and by all accounts was described to be a 'charming man'.

Following the filming of the ladies, and on behalf of the Milford Village Association who run the Village Hall/Library, Matt Baker and his television crew were given Coronation bookmarks as a memento of a happy afternoon in Milford on Sea.

If you have any spare balls of wool, the Knit & Natter ladies would be very happy to put them to good use.

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About the Knit & Natter Group

The Knit & Natter Group meet on Monday's from 2pm to 4pm in the Village Hall in Park Road. 

The group was founded in 2007, and they often knit items for a good cause or charity, and love to have a chat as they knit together. 

During the height of the Covid Pandemic in January 2021, the Knit & Natter Group, along with the WI and other Milford on Sea residents, supported the Becton Rotary Club Knitted Hearts Project, knitting many hearts for patients & staff in local hospitals.

In 2022 the group commenced making knitted items for the displaced people from the Ukraine conflict. Many hundreds of practical items followed right into 2025.

Everyone is warmly welcomed to join in the Knit & Natter, so please just go along.

PS: The group is currently full, but please feel free to pop in and add your name to the waiting list.

Knit & Natter Group
Village Hall & Milford on Sea Community Library
Park Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QU

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If you are looking for other Classes, Clubs or Activities to join in within Milford on Sea.

Please take a look at www.whatsonmos.org/clubs-classes-sports - you will find so much happening in the village, and be spoilt for choice on things to do!

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Donating to Ukraine in Milford on Sea

Working with New Forest for Ukraine, the residents of Milford on Sea have continued to make generous donations to support hundreds of people deeply affect by the ongoing crisis in the region.

The priority items still required can be seen by clicking here.
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