The very popular Mexican Takeaway Weekend is back at Saltwater Café on: Saturday 17th April.
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| Example of a skincare box available from the Botanical Notes apothecary shop Each box contains a candle, herbal tea, a skincare product, bath/shower products and a bath accessory from some of my favourite brands. Products will vary from box to box. Free delivery within 5 miles of Milford on Sea |
NJ Dance are coming to Milford on Sea and are offering children a free trial.
Their website explains that they offer Family Oriented, Fun, Professional and Affordable Classes in, Ballet, Modern, Tap, AcroDance and Musical Theatre.
The classes are run by Highly Qualified Teachers and Members of the RAD and ISTD as well as a Fully Accredited Teacher of Acrobatics Arts, First Aid Trained and Full DBS.
To book your child’s free trial please click here.
To visit NJ Dance website please click here.
Signed diversions will be in place for two weekends on Saturday & Sunday 10th/11th April and Sunday & Monday 25th/26th April 2021. For more information please click here.
To view of the latest edition of The Good News Newsletter: please click here.
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A recent New Forest Council Meeting descended into chaos after a controversial floating pier was approved for Milford on Sea. Objections were raised at the meeting, but the NFDC Planning Committee overruled the objections and granted permission for construction of the pier this summer.
A key objection stated that the pier would ‘damage the unique character of Milford on Sea’. But it was counter-argued that the pier would ‘increase tourism to the village, provide a landing stage for boats and allow people an opportunity to get closer to sea-life’.
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The pier will be located opposite the Needles Eye Café with construction work due to commence on the 2nd June for completion within four weeks.
The innovative pier design is multi-functional providing a walkway to a jetty on calm days, the jetty also provides seating and a landing stage for small boats who wish to visit Milford on Sea. On days when the sea has a swell it provides a fun ‘moving walkway’ for the more adventurous. The design is based on an existing floating pier at Maliah Beach Club which can be seen by clicking here.
Angry local resident, Arty Fischel was appalled and said; ‘Anything new in the village should be for everybody, and how do they expect people with walking frames to use this monstrosity?’.
Never slow to see an opportunity, local entrepreneur, Joe King has stated that he intends to make an application to provide scuba diving classes and banana boat rides from the jetty from early summer.
The designer of the Floating Pier, Mr Ubin Hadd commented; ‘Just imagine…, the sun shining, the warm sea breeze in your hair, and the waves lapping over your feet. You’re going to love it!”
Local residents are expected to lodge an appeal in the coming days. If you have a view that you would like to express, please contact: April Day, NFDC Planning Officer, Lyndhurst, Hampshire on aprilday@nfdcplanning.jo.ke
To see a video of the Floating Pier design in action; please click here.
*Editor’s Note: If you plan to object, please share this story with your friends in Milford on Sea. We must stand united!
Last week we reported on a Burger Evening Verveine held a week or so ago. (Click here to read article.)
Only 4 for £2 and they can be ordered with a morning Bakery delivery or a Hot Meal delivery.Easter Sunday Lunch
Treat yourself to a roast dinner delivered hot to your door on Sunday 4th April 2021.
Roast Beef or Pork, Fish Pie or Nut Roast - £12.50
Hot Cross Bun Bread & Butter Pudding or Vanilla Baked Vanilla Cheesecake or Fresh Fruit Salad - £4.50
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Tim and his team also continue to support the village with:
The Lazy Lion in Milford on Sea High Street have announced that they will be opening outside from 15th April onwards for food & drinks Al Fresco style.
They will be opening on Thursdays through to Mondays from midday to 8pm each day until internal visits are permitted once again.
A message from Keith Metcalf about his first book on Milford on Sea wildlife:
"Just a short note to say thank you to everybody who purchased or received a copy of my first book on the wildlife of Milford-on-Sea parish.
As you may recall, I said that I would donate a small contribution to both Oakhaven Hospice and to Milford Conservation Volunteers for each book sold, plus from various additional sums given where recipients wished to make a personal donation to either, or both, of these wonderful causes.
I am therefore delighted to let you know that Oakhaven has acknowledged receipt of the £170 handed to them a couple of weeks ago and
I have also given £150 towards MCV conservation projects.
Thank you so much for making these contributions, which were gratefully received.
Keith Metcalf
PS: Look out for Book (2) late this year."
Milford Baptist Church is restarting live worship services again on Easter Sunday (4th April).
If the weather is nice we’ll be outside, in front of the church, otherwise we’ll gather inside – in either case the service starts at 10.30am as usual. We will of course still be wearing face coverings and maintain social distancing, but at least we will be gathering in person again.
We will also continue to livestream services for those who don’t feel ready to come to a live service just yet. For further info, please call (01590) 645469 or visit www.milfordonseabaptist.org.uk
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