New Website for Community Centre

Milford on Sea Community Centre has itself a brand new and shiny website.

 

The website contains a raft of information, from the box office with a wide variety of shows and entertainment, details on regular events such as Milford Movies.  The site also covers all of the clubs & classes held in the Community Centre, plus information how you can hire the building for your own event.

 

It also has details on the Community Centre Cafe, which has free internet access from 9am to 4pm on weekdays and 10am to 1pm on Saturdays.

 

The new website was designed by Community Centre committee member, Victoria Hopkins, and built by Clive Price of Spartina Design, which is an established web development business run by Clive and Lisa Price and based in Milford on Sea.

To check out the new website please visit: www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

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Milford on Sea Parish Council: Clive and Spartina Design has also rebuilt the Milford on Sea Parish Council website. To view please visit: www.milfordonsea.org.uk
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Milford on Sea Village Community Centre
2 Sea Road
Milford on Sea
SO41 0PU
01590 644861
www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

Spartina Design
7 Swallow Drive
Milford on Sea
Hampshire
SO41 0XD

01590 641720-07842 259356
www.spartinadesign.co.uk

 

Snooker on Grass

Ever played Croquet properly, nope, me neither.

However, it appears that a number of Milford on Sea residents do play the game with Lymington Croquet Club, and the club is very interested in welcoming more members from the village.

 

Croquet is an extremely sociable sport and is now very egalitarian. It is relatively inexpensive and appeals to a wide range of abilities and ages.

 

At Lymington Croquet Club, which has its lawn in Woodside Gardens, club sessions are held several times a week from spring to autumn, often with a tea break in the middle, and new members soon feel at home. Free tuition in both variants of the game is available and new members can use club mallets until they find out what weight and length suit them best

 

If you fancy trying your hand with a mallet and ball, please contact Sheila Ward on 01590 671205 - sheilaward@talktalk.net

 

About Croquet: The origins of croquet are obscure. However we know that it was introduced to England from Ireland in the 1830s. From the late 19th century it grew very rapidly in popularity, being an agreeable pastime for the upper classes, while being played on equal terms by men and women, the old and the young. At the height of its popularity croquet spread throughout the Empire. But when lawn tennis took off, croquet declined in popularity and many courts were turned over to the new game. Indeed, the dimension of a tennis court owes itself to two fitting snugly within the area of one croquet court.

 

It is said that snooker probably owes its origins to croquet. One description of croquet in common use is 'snooker on grass', since the range of skills and tactics, allied to superb hand-eye co-ordination, is similar to that of snooker. A theory, supported by strong circumstantial evidence, suggests that in the rainy season in India, when croquet could not be played, an indoor version was devised. Based on the already established game of billiards, it had green baize instead of grass, six pockets instead of six hoops, multi-coloured balls were retained and the two games have much in common in terms of estimating angles, devising breaks, etc.

 

Croquet is played on a lawn or 'court' of flat, closely-mown grass (similar to bowls). There are six cast-iron hoops set firmly into the ground, and a peg. Balls, four to a game, each weigh one pound and have a diameter which, in top-class competition, is only 1/32" less than the inside width of a hoop. Mallets typically weigh three pounds.

 

There are two main variants of the game played in the UK: Golf Croquet and Association Croquet. In Golf Croquet the objective of each player is to get his ball(s) though each hoop first. When the first hoop is scored, all players move on to the second hoop, and so on. Each turn comprises only one stroke. The merit of Golf Croquet is simplicity, and an analogy between it and 'Association Croquet' is like that between draughts and chess.

 

In Association Croquet a large number of different strokes are used to achieve various aims. Once one ball is struck ('roqueted') it allows two further strokes - the croquet stroke, where the player's ball is placed next to the ball roqueted and both are struck, and a continuation stroke, in which another ball may be roqueted or a hoop run. In this way ‘breaks’ are established and a good player may take a ball through several hoops in one turn. In Association Croquet both of a player's balls have to go through every hoop (that is twelve - each is run in both directions) and hit the peg to win.

 

Lymington Croquet Club

Woodside Gardens

Rookes Lane

Lymington

SO41 8FP

 

Kids to Teach Silver Surfers

Ever looked at a computer screen and wondered what goes on in that funny little box? Ever heard people talk about Google, Twitter, E-Bay & Skype and wondered what planet they have come from?

 

Well, wonder no longer, the youngsters at Milford-on-Sea CE Primary School are looking to teach Silver Surfers the way around a computer on a couple of dates over the next couple of months.

 

You don't need to be a 'techy' at any level, you will simply learn the easiest way to use things that may be very useful to you.

 

A Silver surfer is a person of a certain age, who discovers the fascinating world of the computer - and that could be you!

 

If you would you benefit from some friendly, basic support in using computers and the internet? Some of the schools Y6 pupils would like to offer their help, and will be holding initial ‘Silver Surfer’ sessions in the School ICT Suite on the following dates:

 

• Wednesday 22nd January -9.30-11.30am

 

• Wednesday 5th February -9.30-11.30am

To book a place, please call the School Office on: 01590 642945.
 

Get Fit with Cardio Tennis

Russell May, tennis coach at Milford Tennis Club, has come up with a novel way to get into shape with the launch of Cardio Tennis at the Club. This is a fun, tennis inspired way to keep fit, but no tennis skills are required to participate.

 

There are junior, ladies and mixed sessions of Cardio Tennis, all of which are open to non-members.

 

To find out more please contact the Russell on:
coaching@milfordtennisandsquashclub.net - 07793 539275

 

Milford Tennis Club are a thriving Club in the heart of Milford on Sea with over 500 members playing tennis, squash, bridge, mah-jong, table tennis etc, but I am sure there are lots of residents who have never heard of the club. They also have around 100 junior tennis members.

New members are always warmly welcomed. You can go along to visit any time, meet the friendly club members and see the excellent facilities.

The club has excellent Tennis section, with 7 all weather courts with full adult tennis and junior tennis programmes running throughout the year.

 

The Squash section enjoys two heated courts, with over 90 members playing social and competitive games.

 

You don't even need to play tennis, as they also offer a full range of other activities, including a social activities programme, an art group, bridge, table tennis and mah jong.

Find out more at: www.milfordtennisandsquash.net


Milford Tennis & Squash Club
Lucerne Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PL
www.milfordtennisandsquash.net


 

Verveine & La Perle go Thai!

You wouldn't expect to visit Verveine & La Perle and eat Thai?!  Well, you now can on the unique Thai Dining Tour on Saturday Lunchtime on 25th January.

The respective chef/patrons, David & Lionel, are looking forward to creating Thai themed dishes to surprise any of their regular customers, and to impress new ones!

THAI DINING TOUR | 3 Courses in 3 Restaurants Saturday Lunchtime on 25th January Enjoy a 3 course meal, with each course served in 3 different Milford on Sea village restaurants. COURSES: Spicy Canapés & Welcome Drink at Verveine Asian Style Starter at La Perle Main Course at Britannia Thai Restaurant *Each course includes a non-alcoholic or paired drink. Other drinks at an additional charge.
*Tours start at 1pm: Meet at the first venue of your Dining Tour & then Stroll to each different course. Tickets: £24 - click here to visit Ticket Office Tickets can also be purchased in person by cash and with no booking fee at: Community Centre Box Office, Sea Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PH - and The Cave, 2 Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QH If you have any queries at all, please contact: info@greatdiningbus.co.uk To View the full Dining Bus Programme or to find out more please visit: www.greatdiningbus.co.uk - www.ticketsource.co.uk/greatdiningbus

Superfast Broadband on the way

We have heard that Superfast broadband may soon be on its way to some of Milford on Sea.

Superfast Broadband Map
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Tony Harrison, our local Milford Village Agent by Age Concern, has received information from the Hampshire Broadband team, which indicates that superfast broadband will be coming to majority of Milford on Sea private and commercial premises between April and September 2014.

 

Sadly, some houses near the exchange will not get superfast broadband under the 2014 programme. (They are indicated by the yellow areas on the attached map, but it is hard to spot exactly how it affects Milford.)
 

To find out more please click here.

 

Milford Village Agent by Age Concern
Tony Harrison
milfordonseava@ageconcernhampshire.org.uk

 

 

 

Naked New Year's Eve Rugby

Word has reached us that there was a rather strange way for a group of local revellers to celebrate the night of New Years Eve, when a game of naked rugby took place on Milford on Sea village green at around 3am in the morning.

It is understood that this is not a regular fixture, and it was difficult to know who was on which team due to the lack of any clothing. It is thought that around 8 players took part and they were all of an age that should know better!

It is unclear whether they started with any kits, or whether all of their clothes simply fell off simultaneously!

The wet and cold weather meant the match did not last the full game time, and that ample amounts of mud covered the modesty of some.

Thankfully, there were no obvious injuries, but no doubt there would have been suffering the following day, not just from the exertion of the game, but also as a result of the night's celebrations.

Fortunately for us, there are no pictures that we know of. If anyone has any, whatever you do please don't send them in, just delete them from your camera!

Whilst there is a wide variety of clubs in Milford on Sea, we are unable to help anyone who may wish to get involved in any future games, as we do not believe there is a formal Naked Rugby Club to join in the village.

The full list of the night's players is unknown to us, but they know who they are!

PS: The New Milton Advertiser & Lymington Times heard about the story here, and yesterday it was published on the front cover of the 10th January edition of the newspaper for all to see. I bet there are some embarrassed lads around Milford on Sea right now!

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Help for Open Sight

We have receivd the e-mail below from Terry Smith of Open Sight. If you can help him out, please give him a call.

 

"I am writing in anticipation that a number of Milford on Sea News readers may be able to help one of New Milton’s oldest charitable groups.

 

The Open Sight New Milton Club for blind and partially sighted people has been serving the local community for many years, providing vital support and understanding for the significant number of visually impaired adults in the area. The value of the Club is immeasurable as many of the Members would face isolation and loneliness without it. The Club, which meets monthly at Bashley Village Hall, is run by a dedicated team of volunteers.

 

However, due to impending retirements, the Club needs to enrol enthusiastic Committee Members to fulfil key roles in helping to organise the monthly activities and carry out administrative duties.

 

If readers are able to offer a few hours once a month on a Wednesday afternoon, we would love to hear from them. All Open Sight volunteers are given sighted guiding training, ongoing support and become part of a much appreciated team.

For full details, please call 023 8064 6377 or email terry.smith@opensight.org.uk. 

Thank you.

Terry Smith"

Open Sight
Terry Smith
Community Development and Support Manager
Tel: Direct: 02380 646 377 Office: 023 8064 1244
www.opensight.org.uk

Angela Hartnett at Food Week

We are delighted to announce that 'An Afternoon with HARTNETT & HOLDER' will be taking place at Food Week at 3pm on Wednesday 9th April 2014.

Angela Hartnett is one of the most high-profile female chefs in the restaurant world.

In 2004 she gained her first Michelin star after previously working alongside Gordon Ramsay and Marcus Wareing. Today she holds a Michelin star in her restaurant Murano in Mayfair.

Angela is also very active in 'Harnett, Holder & Co' at Lime Wood Hotel, Lyndhurst. Alongside her at 'HH&Co' is Luke Holder, the creative and highly experienced Michelin star trained Head Chef.

HH&Co is receiving rave reviews for its inspired English dishes with a respectful nod to the seasons and to Italian culinary ideologies. During the afternoon, Angela and Luke will be demonstrating some of their dishes whilst sharing stories of their kitchen careers to date.

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 An Afternoon with HARTNETT & HOLDER

Tickets on Sale Now: £15 - Available from the Community Centre Box Office or Online Ticket Office - click here.

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10% Discount for 'Friends of Food Week' on all community organised shows: click here to find out more.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT FOOD WEEK - please click here

Milford on Sea Food Week

Monday 7th to 14th April 2014

www.milfordonseafoodweek.org

Get Back to Shape at Shorefield

No doubt like us, you may have overdone it a bit over the Christmas festivities!

 

Shorefield Health & Fitness Club

I am sure we have contibuted more than our fair share to the bottle bank, my wife has even eaten some puddings, and the weather has made eating and drinking the only sensible option.

 

At times like these, people often look for way to get back to where they were, or perhaps even to better shape, so a trip up to Shorefields to find out about their 'New Year - New You' may be just the thing for you.

 

The friendly team at the impressive Shorefield Health & Fitness Club are holding an Open Weekend this Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th January 2014 - 10am to 6pm.

 

The Shorefield Health & Fitness Club is available to everyone from Milford on Sea and features the latest Technogym equipment, Dedicated weights are, Weekly personal training, Great aerobic classes, the Renowned Elemis Spa, Outdoor tennis & all sports courts and ample parking.

 

To see the facilities and courses on offer, simply pop along.

 

The Shorefield team are also offering a Special Trial Offer: £24 for 4 Weeks, if you sign up at the Open Weekend.

At the Open Weekend you can also get a Free Swim, Sauna and Spa Bath, so bring your costume.

 

Finally, if you book on the day you can get 50% off All Reflections Elemis Day Spa treatments taken before the 10th February 2014. Plus…No Joining Fee!

 

Open to Non-Residents all year round.

 

Shorefield Health & Fitness Club

www.shorefield.co.uk/Health-and-Fitness.aspx

 

Food Week Website Launched

The Milford on Sea Food Week website has been completely rebuilt and has today been launched.

The website contains lots of information about Food Week, and will show you what a fabulous week we have in store for Foodies from Monday 7th April until Sunday 13th April 2014.

Our twenty village restaurants, pubs and cafés are offering a wide range of events and dining offers.  Local organisations like the WI, Milford on Sea Club, the Sea Scouts, the Guides, MoS Primary School, MiCO, New Forest Transition, League of Friends, MoS Library, the Village Churches, Total Voice Choir, Milford Makers, Folk Club ...and more, are all involved!

The Food Week Cookery Theatre has a packed programme of demonstrations and shows, with everything from local home cooks sharing their recipes, to Michelin star TV Chefs like Angela Hartnett & Luke Holder, Atul Kochhar and personalities such as Shappi Khorsandi, and Sal Bashir, The world’s only Pakistan Elvis, plus Alex Aitken and top chefs from The Pig, Montagu Arms, Chewton Glen and The Jetty coming to do shows.

Added to this, there is loads for the family and the kids to do, a CakeFest, educational films and talks, wine tastings, beer brewing demonstrations, the Great Dining Bus, cookery classes, the Sunday Food Market, ...and even a walk to try and shed some of the pounds you may have put on!

Chef for a Night Auction: You can bid online to have David Wykes, Chef/Patron of the award winning & Michelin recommended Verveine Fishmarket Restaurant, come to your home and cook three courses for a dinner party of 4. - All menu ingredients and washing up included! In both 2012 & 2011 David was recognised as 'Hampshire Chef of the Year'.

Generous Sponsors & Friends. Food Week is delighted to say that we have received more support than ever from every level of the community. Check out all of our sponsors and the Friends of Food Week here: www.milfordonseafoodweek.org-our-sponsor-friends

*If you are quick you can still become a Friend of Food Week or a Business Sponsor. If you e-mail me by this Thursday at the latest, we can get you in the programme. Send e-mail to: david@milfordonsea.org

Food Week Goodies: A whole range of Food Week merchandise will be on sale in The Village News newsagent opposite the village green from the end of February. But if you can't wait, they now have stocks of Food Week Shopping Bags (£4), or Tea Towels (£3). Choose from our fun branding of: Keep Calm & Bake Cake, Keep Calm & Dine Out,  Keep Calm & Drink Wine, and Keep Calm & Curry On!

The Free Food Week Programme is now going to print and 40,000 copies are going to be distributed door to door around the End of February, copies will also be available in Milford on Sea village shops and key locations across the New Forest.

We are very proud that Food Week is exclusively run by volunteers whose sole reward is in the enjoyment gained by others. Food Week is truly a ‘By the community, for the community’ event.

Your support is critical to us, and we thank you for getting involved whether by participating or simply enjoying the many events throughout the village.

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10% Discount for 'Friends of Food Week' on all community organised shows: click here to find out more.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT FOOD WEEK - please click here

Milford on Sea Food Week
Monday 7th to 14th April 2014
www.milfordonseafoodweek.org

Milford on Sea Club Taster Day

Milford on Sea Club are holding a Taster Day on Saturday 25th January 2014. There is no need to be a member to come on in to try a taster from their new, improved, and excellent value lunch and dinner menu. There is also the opportunity to take a look around at all of the club facilities.

 

The new menu has a wide range of dishes to choose from -

Starters: Garlic Mushrooms, Chicken Strips with a Dip, Pate or Loaded Skins

Mains: Homemade Curry and Rice, Homemade Cottage Pie with Chips or Mash & Veg, Scampi with either Salad or Chips, Homemade Lasagne with Chips or Salad & Garlic Bread or Homemade Meat and Potato Pie with Roast Potatoes and Veg.

You don't have to be a member, just come on in!

 

Milford on Sea Club is situated in the High Street, next door to Zaika Indian Restaurant and opposite Dave Gregory's Butchers Shop. The club is large and comfortable with facilities that are also pretty impressive; with modern lounge seating, fully equipped stage, 4 Big Screen TV's which regularly show live sport,  2 Snooker Tables, Pool Table, 5 Dart Boards & Skittles.

 

Milford on Sea Club also puts on regular social activities, such as; Bingo, Quiz Nights, Prize draws,  Poker, Live Music and Discos. The bar offers keenly priced drinks & guest ales, and you can also enjoy eating from the great value Daily Food Menu, including Sunday Lunch (Pre-booked) and numerous Bar Snacks.

 

The club really want people to be more aware of what they can offer to everyone. So, if you would like to pop in to take a look around for yourself, you will be warmly welcomed on Saturday 25th January 2014 at:

 

Milford on Sea Club Taster Day - Saturday 25th January 2014
Open to everyone, all locals and visitors welcome. Entry is free. The Club will be open from 12 noon until 9pm for people to have a look around. The bar will also be open with drinks at excellent prices.

Milford on Sea Club

67 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QG

01590 645201

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Opening Hours:

Monday to Thursday: 4pm to 11pm

Friday and Saturday: 12 noon to 11pm

Sunday:12 noon to 10.30pm

 

Membership Costs

Joining Fee and Share - £14.05

Full Membership: £10pa

Senior Membership: £5.50pa

(Joining Year Full Membership for Seniors)