Try your hand a bowls

Do you fancy giving bowls a try? If you do, then why not come along to MoS Bowls Club and have a go for fun. 

 

Milford on Sea Bowls Club are holding a Newcomers Coffee Morning at 10.30am on Wednesday 24th April. The open day is free and shoes & bowls provided.

The club was founded in 1933 and is situated in Hurst Road on Milford on Sea seafront enjoying spectacular views of the Isle of Wight and the Needles.  The Clubs Green has 6 rinks that are amongst the finest in the area, and they have an extensive social calendar as well as plenty of opportunities to play competitive or fun bowls.

 

In its 80th anniversary year Milford on Sea Bowls Club will also be celebrating with a full calendar of events and competitions. Members of the public are always welcome to come along and watch the action, whilst enjoying the great panoramic sea views from the bowls green.

The summer season is from early April until late September with the Short mat bowls season taking place most days in the clubhouse during the winter.

Experienced bowlers moving to the area and any residents wishing to play this enjoyable sport are welcome to contact the club secretary for further details.

You can even try your hand at lawn green bowls at other times during the year to see if you like it. A Club Steward (a playing member of the club) is on hand during the open sessions to help and give advice if required. The public visitor sessions are just £5pp including hire of shoes and bowls, and the fun is free!

www.milfordbowls.co.uk

 


 

Entertain the Kids'!

The Easter Holidays are fast approaching and you may be looking for ways to Entertain the Kids'!

Milford Pre-School Plus Ltd organise Holiday and After-School Clubs - for all primary school aged children.

Children can come along on a casual or arranged basis, all the Pre-School need is a registration form!

Holiday: 8.45am to 3pm - £16.50, 3pm to 5.45pm - £8.00
After-School: 3.15pm to 5.45pm - £8.00
Please call in or telephone to book: Lymington Road, Milford-on-Sea, Hampshire, SO41 0RF.

Telephone: 01590 644684 - milfordpreschool@aol.com
www.milfordpreschoolplus.co.uk

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Friday 12th April: Kids’ Workshops – Chocolate & Cup Cakes

 Kids’ love nothing better than getting messy with food! Why not book to bring them along to a morning or afternoon workshop session at All Saints’ Church Hall.

£10pp including ingredients.

To Book Tel: 07796 171008 or nicola@loveyum.com
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Space Academy | Holiday Club: 10am to 12noon - Monday 8th to Friday 12th April
The Holiday Club is held at the Baptist Church in Barnes Lane. It is open for all children aged 5 to 11 years. The cost is only £1 per day. Email the church in advance, or just register on the day.

Everyone welcome, come along and have some fun!!
www.milfordonseabaptist.org.uk
 

Temporary Road Closure

NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE | B3058 LYMINGTON ROAD MILFORD ON SEA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that New Forest District Council, acting as agent to the traffic authority, Hampshire County Council, proposes to make an Order to allow carriageway reconstruction works to be carried out , as follows:

ROAD TO BE CLOSED:  That length of B3058 Lymington Road Milford on Sea between its junction with A337 Milford Road and its junction with Barnes Lane.

 

ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: From the northern point of closure west via A337 to its junction with B3058 at New Milton; southeast via B3058 to the southern point of closure and vice versa.     

PERIOD OF CLOSURE: From 1st April 2013 for a period of 12 months or until completion of works whichever is sooner. (Notwithstanding the above it is expected that the closure will be required for no longer than 6 days.)

 

Reasonable facilities will be provided to allow access to adjacent premises while the work is being carried out.

 

If you have any queries regarding the above please contact Hampshire County Council, Highways Department on 0845 603 5633 or email operation.resilience@hants.gov.uk
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We understand that the works might take place anytime between the 1st April and end of June, but is likely to take up to about 6 days. The Parish Council said:

 

“The Parish Council has worked closely with Highways and County Cllr Mel Kendal in getting this resurfacing works undertaken. It has taken quite a while to get to this point and while the closure will affect us all, the new surface will ensure that the B3058 is safer for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians who use the Everton to School footpath”.

 

 

The Cave on the Green!

We have heard of a new venture coming to the village soon. I am sure many of us have seen the mass of renovation work taking place in Church Hill, next to The Butchers Shop.  Well, I can reveal that this will be a new family owned Independent Wine Shop and Bar.

 

The Cave is the unique creation of Jon & Stacey Crouch. Having spent many years in the hospitality industry, originally training & meeting in the one of the finest UK hotel chains. Since then Jon & Stacey have continually demonstrated that they are natural entrepreneurs with a burning passion for service, as well as recent parents to little Sam, and well respected members of the Milford on Sea community.

 

In recent years they have been involved in a number of successful local restaurant & café ventures in Lymington & Milford on Sea, not least of which is Verveine, Hampshire's finest fish restaurant and winner of numerous quality & service awards. Today the restaurant continues to prosper in Milford on Sea under the sole ownership of former partner & head chef David Wykes. www.verveine.co.uk.

 

Jon's passion for wine & hospitality is expected shines through at The Cave. He loves to see people enjoy good company, and experience quality wines and beers at any budget. His 'tasting sessions' are certainly not to be missed!

 

A warm welcome is expected at any time of day, from morning coffee through to a fabulous selection of drinks to enjoy in comfort, or to take home.

 

If you are dining in the village, you will soon be able to enjoy an aperitif before enjoy a great meal at one of the village's great eating places.

 

No date has yet been set for the opening, but we understand when it does open, they will be open 7 days a week.

 

The Cave, 2 Church Hill, Milford on Sea

www.thecavemos.co.uk

 

The Great Tram Hunt

Word has reached us that an interesting story has recently appeared in ' British Trams - Online news.'

 

It appears that somewhere in Milford on Sea village, in a garden, is the remains of a Tram that used to pass through Bournemouth?

Hmm, intriguing, can anyone throw any light on the subject?

Click here to read full article
 

La Perle in Fizzing!

If you have a taste for champagne, then a visit to La Perle, French Bistro in Milford on Sea High Street will tickle your taste buds.  Not only is there a rather nice selection of champagnes, even more fascinating are the stories that go with each.

Many of you will know that La Perle was opened two years ago by chef/proprietor Lionel Sene, who was originally from Hautvillers, Epernay in the beautiful Champagne area of France and the capital of Champagne.  Today, Lionel serves champagnes that he has carefully selected from in and around the village of Hautvillers, where his family still have vineyards.

Champagne Lombard et Cie

Lombard & Cie House of Champagne was founded in 1925 and situated in Epernay, the capital of Champagne. Lionel's father worked for many years for Monsieur Lombard, and the Champagne house is highly regarded. All the grapes come from the selected areas of the highest quality due to the soil, area & exposure.

Billecart-Salmon Champagne House

Still under the ownership of the original family, Billecart-Salmon also has close ties to Lionel's family. Lionel's brother-in-law is the Maitre Chai, looking after the vineyards & creating new blends & variations. The blend varieties used in the non-vintage wine has not differed in over 50 years & is a classic mix of varieties in the region.

Champagne Pessenet-Legendre

Pessenet-Legendre is owned by Sylvie et Cyrille Pessenet. Sylvie grew up in Hautvillers with Lionel as a child and is a close family friend. The grapes are harvested from the vineyards in Hautvillers where the family have lived & owned vineyards for generations. A young family with two small children, the Champagne is named after their eldest daughter Cléo.

Charles Heston Champagne.

The Cooperative Les Six Coteaux is based in the village of Pouillon, 6 km to the North of Reims. Using only grapes from their vineyard, they launched their own brand, Champagne Charles Heston, in 2010 and have already won many rewards from prestigious wine competitions. La Perle are pleased to offer a selection of these fantastic champagnes at our restaurant.

 

So there you have it, quite a unique selection, and certainly worth a try on the next visit, or special occassion.

 

Keeping to a more modest budget, some of the dining offers La Perle are currently running look worth a try; 1/2 Lymington Lobster & Frites on Wednesday nights for £19.95 (with 1/2 corn fed Roast Chicken for meat preferers - £13.95). Both include any glass of wine from the pouring list. The Lymington Lobster is from our local Fisherman who docks & fishes from Lymington Quay.

 

The 'Grillade' is now available every day. = Lio buys 28 day aged Hampshire Rib Eye, Bavette & Sirloin 'the entire loin' and steaks are cut and tempered to order, and prices start from £12.95.

 

Feeling hungry yet?!

(PS: Did you know, in France they say Bistrot rather than Bistro.  The 'T' was dropped in the UK to make the word look more attractive.)

 

www.laperlemilford.co.uk

 

 

Good Food Guide Again

The Marine on Milford on Sea seafront has once again gained an entry in the prestigious 2013 edition of The Good Food Guide. Entries are awarded based on restaurant nominations from customers, and susequent inspections by The Good Food Guide inspectors.

 

This is the second consecutive year that The Marine been featured in The Good Food Guide, since opening their doors for business in August 2010.

 

www.themarinemos.co.uk

 

Love our village conservation

A merry bands of locals do sterling work as Milford Conservation Volunteers. The group is made up of people of all ages, and  they get up to many various projects to ensure our village environment, habitats and wildlife are well cared for.

If you appreciate what they do, would like to know more, our fancy joining in, why not pop along to their AGM

MILFORD CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS

Annual General Meeting

Friday, 8th March

Community Centre, Sea Road 7.00pm

 

Tea/coffee and biscuits will be available.

MCV are also taking this opportunity to publicise information about their new project - a Biodiversity Action Plan for Milford-on-Sea. Ian Barker from the National Parks Authority will be giving a short talk about Biodiversity Plans from other areas and from the County. If you are interested in finding out more do come along.

Non-members are very welcome.

The evening is open to all, and the more the merrier!

 

 

Recall Milford of Old Over Tea

The young people of MiCO (Milford Community Organisation) would like to meet anyone who spent much of their childhood growing up in Milford during the 70’s and 80’s, and who would like to share any memories and experiences of what it was like in Milford then!

 

If you have any photos or items documenting village life at that time that would be also be great……….

 

The MiCO Team are holding a Tea Party in the café area of the Community Centre on Thursday the 7th March at 3:30pm until 5pm, and invite you along to sample their home made cakes, warming tea and hopefully get talking and comparing the Milford of today to the Milford decades gone by……..

 

Please let us know if you would like to come along, and we look forward to seeing you!

 

RSVP: 15 Lawn Road, Milford-on-Sea, Hampshire, SO41 0QZ. Telephone: 01590 644961 | 07557 658495 Email: hellomico@yahoo.co.uk

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MiCO (Milford Community Organisation) is run by young people who are living in Milford-on-Sea, Keyhaven and Everton. Currently they are involved in a Lottery Heritage Project called “All our Stories” discovering more about the cultural heritage of our village.

 

In May they will be displaying exhibitions and performing at small events in locations including Milford School, St Barbe Museum, St George’s Nursing Home and the Community Centre in order to pass on what they have learned about the history of our village and what it is to be part of Milford’s community today.

 

 

 

A Five Star Stay

Milford Croft Self Catering bungalow has for the 4th year running achieved the Five Star Gold Award status as assessed by VisitBritain.

 

Just off the seafront in Hurst Road, Milford on Sea, Milford Croft was described as being: 'exceptional with a degree of luxury’. The owners, Tricia and Colin, are understandably delighted. www.milfordcroft.co.uk

 

Mulbery Barn at Old Walls is another five star self catering option in the village. Click here for more information.

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A New B&B

We have heard that the village has another new bed & breakfast, Juniper House B&B, to welcome visitors to the village. It looks pretty cosy, so why not check it out by clicking here.

 

Milford on Sea is naturally a great destination for visitors all year round, and to look after our guests comfortably there are many options on places stay. Indeed, there issomething to suit all styles and budgets.  If you know anyone coming to stay, why not get them to check out what is available by clicking here.

 

 

Thinking of Getting Married, or Divorced?

As it has just been Valentine’s Day it is probably a good time to give mention to people planning on getting married.

 

photographs by
helen rushton
photography

On Sunday 24th February from 10am to 5pm the New Forest Showcase takes place at many of the New Forest hotels, including our own South Lawns Hotel. The hotels will be dressed up to show potential brides and grooms how the venue handles weddings, they can also meet various local wedding suppliers, including Mandy Black of Elmsleigh Cakes from the village.

There are also a series of Wedding Showcases taking place every Tuesday evening, from 5pm to 8pm at The MacDonald Elmers Court Hotel in Lymington. Each evening the ballroom is decorated in differing chosen theme/colour, from chairs, sashes, table plans, place settings, cake and flowers. The lovely ladies responsible for the displays and also the photographer who captures the impressive displays, will be there for you to discuss your own ideas and requirements for your big day.

On Sunday March 17th there is an even bigger Grand Wedding Fair at Elmers Court Hotel in South Baddesley Road, Lymington, from 11am until 3.30pm ,where a number of wedding suppliers and services will come together for one large show.

Sounds a busy month for brides and grooms. 

Thankfully, I do not have a wedding to research, arrange, or pay for. Having done it twice already, I know exactly how much it can be, and that a divorce is about ten times the cost of any wedding!

I am thinking of taking a stand at the shows to gently point out to the potential grooms the exact risks he is taking. It is only fair that the poor chap should know both sides I feel. Yes, I am sure my delicate counselling skills would be really appreciated, but perhaps not by the brides and their mothers! The other wedding service suppliers also might not appreciate my presence, and the risk is quite high that I might get dunked in a chocolate fountain, (which wouldn’t be a bad thing), however, it is more of a concern where a wedding umbrella might end up!

 

www.elmsleighcakes.co.uk
www.helenrushtonphotography.co.uk
www.fundooweddings.co.uk

www.laureldesignstationery.com
www.thenewforest.co.uk

 

Verveine is 'Smoking!'

Our local award winning fish restaurant, Verveine in Milford on Sea High Street, was featured in an article in The Independent today.  Looks like David Wykes, Chef/proprietor and Hampshire Chef of the Year, is now making a mark for Milford on Sea on a national scale with his imaginative and flavour full cooking. All sounds very tasty to me!

No wonder they have won five major awards in the past two years.

Here is how Verveine was featured in the article:

"Although there's plenty of smoking going on in London – on the roofs of Mayfair, where Mark Hix and Richard Corrigan smoke their salmon, on the balconies of bistros and in the bars of speakeasies elsewhere in the capital – nowhere can it be more prevalent than the New Forest, where both Lime Wood and The Pig, the area's most-acclaimed restaurants, have their own smokehouses.

However, they can't hold a candle in variety to the fumes generated by David Wykes, chef-proprietor of nearby Verveine, tucked behind a fishmonger's in Milford on Sea. He smokes flour, eggs, butter, lobster shells, parsnips, celeriac, potatoes, vanilla – and chocolate, which is a huge trend among the artisan chocolatiers of New York and Chicago, but not generally available here.

"I'm working on smoked chocolate and cep-powder truffles at the moment," says Wykes, who believes smoking his lobster shells gives a deeper flavour to bisques, and favours smoked butter to wrap into mash. "We also have a smoking gun for infusing food under glass cloches," he adds, reporting that rapidly infusing herbs, flowers and spices with this latest culinary tool results in "wonderfully aromatic" dishes such as elderflower-smoked scallops and rosemary-scented spinach.

The gun comes out again at Verveine with a siphon charger to infuse alcohol. "Smoke is fed in, the top is screwed on and charged with nitrous oxide. This displaces the oxygen in the container and forces the smoke into the alcohol. Brandy smoked with elderflower is truly beautiful, as is red wine with oak smoke.

"We're also putting a screw-top Kilner jar on the table 10 minutes before the customer arrives; the jar is filled with smoke and pork skin transformed into smoked bacon crisps. The customer opens the jar as the first amuse-bouche, to enjoy with an apple-and-sage espuma."

Wykes is also burning hay to make smoked-hay ice cream and infusing brandy with cigar smoke for the ultimate digestif, perhaps cognisant that smoked spirits are a major feature of the London cocktail scene. The British vodka-distiller Chase reports that it has had to double its production of smoked vodka to cope with the increased demand for smoked Bloody Marys, and there are plenty of London bars that wield a smoking gun to inject instant fumes into bourbon or rye.

Wykes believes we've missed a beat by turning our backs on our culinary heritage for the past 60 years: "We never picked up our cultural identity after the Second World War, when smoking food was massive, although in those days it was mainly used as a preservative. It wasn't realised there's more to it than that – smoked food tastes so much more alive, less one-dimensional. It has more edge."

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