Award News from No64 Biscuit House

A message from Clare at No64 Biscuit House in Milford on Sea high street. Just as they win one award, they are now nominated for another:

Hi all!

Well, it’s been a whirlwind month here at No64 Biscuit House and guess what, thanks to so many of YOU, voting for us, We won the Muddy Stilettos Award for the Best Interiors Store in Hampshire & the IOW!

I’d be lying if I said I didn’t cry when we found out and, as I’m well aware, it couldn’t have happened without your support and so thank you, from the very bottom of my heart!

Next month is when we receive our trophy, but I couldn’t wait to tell you, oops!

Then, as if like buses, one of you nominated us for another award, one we didn’t even know existed if I’m to be perfectly honest! There’s such a touching story behind the award though, as you’ll read, and so we’d like to ask you to vote for us again, please?

The award is for Outstanding Customer Service; voting is quick & easy and closes on Sept 6th. Just click this link and you’ll be whisked away to where you can read about the award, and vote (all you do is select ‘No64 Biscuit House’ from the drop-down list and press ‘Submit’): To vote: Please click here.

I feel a little cheeky, asking you to vote for us again; we didn’t ask to be nominated though but as we have been, I feel I ought to try to get Milford on Sea on the worldwide stage (the award doesn’t just cover the UK)!

Thank you again, for your wonderful support, don’t forget to come and see us soon, at your award-winning village store!

Clare xx

No64 Biscuit House
Milford on Sea

Milford Music-Fest this Saturday

 Milford on Sea Community Centre are holding the first Milford  Music-Fest this Saturday. Entry is free, so why not pop along and enjoy the local acts.

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Village Panto Auditions this Saturday

Preparations are just commencing for the Village Pantomime 2022 and auditions are taking place this Saturday in the Guide Hut in Sea Road, Milford on Sea.

If you fancy 'treading the boards' as an actor, or would like to help behind the scenes in any way, simply pop along to find out more. Being involved is even more fun than being in the packed audience.

Should anyone be looking for something whilst you are there, don't forget to shout out; 'It's behind you!'.

Milford on Sea Bridge Club recommences

The Milford on Sea Bridge Club is to recommence in September. The Club is small but friendly and makes current and new members very welcome.  

The club is based in the hall of the Baptist Church in Barnes Lane and plays duplicate pairs on Monday afternoons at 1.45pm and Wednesday evenings at 6.45pm. The first sessions will be on the afternoon of Monday 13th September and Wednesday evening on the 15th September. 

After such a difficult time, many of the group now wish to meet up with fellow players and enjoy the social side of bridge as well as the wonderful game itself.

Everything will be made Covid compliant, and it is hoped to see as many keen players as possible on those dates. 

For more information please see the website below or contact Zena on zena_gibson@hotmail.com.

Milford on Sea Bridge Club

www.bridgewebs.com/milfordonsea

Stunning Full Moon at Hurst Lighthouse

Graham Wiffen has yet again caught a stunning scene in a photograph. This time it is of the full moon (August Sturgeon) on the 22nd August rising over Hurst Lighthouse with the hills of the Isle of Wight in the background. The moon glows a deep orange colour due to the sun shining through the Earth's atmosphere.

Graham's image was show on TV's South Today and also appeared in other media, which of course it thoroughly deserves to!

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To see more of Graham's photography, please visit his Facebook page below:

Graham Wiffen

www.facebook.com/grwiffen

Chris Evans loves The Coastal Bakery

Amanda Maidment and her team at The Coastal Bakery in Milford on Sea High Street recently got an impressive shout out on the Chris Evans Breakfast radio show. Chris also tells his story about; 'The best ever sandwich!'

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thoughts on The Coastal Bakery

The Coastal Bakery 

25 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF

www.facebook.com/TheCoastalBakery

Milford on Sea Community Centre celebrates 10 years

Join in the celebrations of 10 years for the Milford on Sea Community Centre moving from a portacabin set up to the purpose built buildings we now have to enjoy.

Due to Covid Lockdowns last year the celebrations are a year late, but as they say 'better late than never!' 

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Gut Health with 'Nutrition with Nikki'

Nikki Robertson of 'Nutrition with Nikki' lives in the village and specialise in gut health nutrition.

She is running a 'Six Week Gut Health Reset' programme in Milford on Sea Community Centre starting the 8th September. (The first one will be at a reduced price).

Gut Health Reset 

• Follow an anti-inflammatory diet and supplement protocol to cleanse, and build strength in your intestinal lining.
• For people who have digestive symptoms like IBS, heartburn, bloating.
• Educational, informal and hopefully fun evenings each week (except 29th Sept) in small group setting.

Starts 8th September at Community Centre, Wednesday nights at 6.30pm

Discounted Course Cost for 6 Weeks is £225 which includes all supplements worth £150.

For more information please click here.

If you think you might be interested, or would like to know more you can also contact her through her e-mail or Facebook Page below.

Nutrition with Nikki 

info@nutritionwithnikki.com

www.facebook.com/holisticnutritionwithnikki

www.nutritionwithnikki.com

MacMillan Coffee Morning at Holly Gardens

The residents of Holly Gardens Milford on Sea are once again arranging a MacMillan Coffee Morning.

The event will take place at 11am on 11th September and everyone is invited to come along to enjoy the tea, coffee, cakes, games and a raffle.

The coffee morning has been generously supported by a number of local businesses which include; Hayward Fox, No 64, The Lighthouse, Ray's Italian, Village Veg, Lymington Golf Centre, Saltwater Café, La Perle, New Seasons Florists and some individuals who have donated wine.

The event has raised a substantial amount of donations for MacMillan in past years, and it is hoped this event will be well supported so that even more can be donated to such a good cause this year.

Add the date to your diary and go along, - everyone loves homemade cakes!

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First Friday Lunches are back

Every first Friday in a month a charity is invited to arrange a fund raising lunch at the Milford on Sea Community Centre.

Chris and Julie (Lunch coordinators) are pleased that lunches are now able to resume and look forward to welcoming both regular and new diners.

The next lunch on Friday 3rd September at 1pm is in aid of the Community Centre which was opened 11 years ago on this day. This is the first activity in a weekend of events celebrating the first 10 years of the Centre’s existence and looking forward to a the next 10 years.

Put the date in your diary and for £6 come and enjoy a sociable two course hot meal while supporting a good cause - your Community Centre. No need to book, just come along.

If you would like to support your own good cause by running a lunch or to volunteer to help out at the lunches then please get in touch with: 

Chris: cm952@hotmail.com or Julie: juliedawnjames@yahoo.co.uk

Are you new to Milford on Sea?

If you, or anyone you know are new to the village, did you know that there is a free 'Welcome Pack' available from Ruth Bufton. Ruth has been welcoming newcomers for many years and prior to the pandemic organised the 'Newcomers Supper' annually.

Whilst the 'Newcomers Supper' is on hold, you can still get a 'Welcome Pack' which contains lots of local information and details of clubs and organisations across the village.

For a copy, please contact Ruth via Facebook by clicking here, or calling 01590 641875.

Pensioners Lunches in Milford on Sea

We have been asked if there is anywhere in Milford on Sea that does a weekly lunch for pensioners as a social gathering.

There is of course the First Friday Lunch at the Community Centre which is now happening again on the first Friday of each month. Click here.

Ray's Italian does 'Vulnerable Wednesdays' where diners are asked to wear masks when dining. Click here.

Apart from that, we are not aware of any pub or restaurant which invites pensioners on a specific day to get together, meet new people and enjoy a lunch.

If anyone knows of anything else that takes place, please let us know and we will pass the information on.

Hannah researching coastal management

Hannah Hemmant is an A Level Geography student currently basing her studies on the success of coastal management in Milford on Sea.

Picture by Southampton University
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To gather people's views, she has created an online questionnaire and would welcome any opinions she can receive from across the village.

To help Hannah with her data collection please complete one of the surveys below:

Short Questionnaire: (2 minutes): please click here.

Detailed Questionnaire: (5-10 minutes): please click here.

Ben graduates at Hendon Police College

Sarah Rix, Milford on Sea Pre-School manager and Forest School leader is one very proud mum.

Last week her son, Ben Rix officially became as a Metropolitan Police Officer. Sarah attended the passing out parade at Hendon Police College along with Ben's girlfriend.

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Been already has plenty of policing experience as he has been working in Croydon for a year but because of Covid his graduation ceremony was postponed.

Prior to joining the police, Ben attended Milford Primary School, Priestlands School and went onto the public services course at Brockenhurst College.

Well done Ben and congratulations on picking such a worthy career.

Art Exhibition in the Keyhaven Scout Hut

The annual Art Exhibition in the Keyhaven Scout Hut is now open every day 10am to 4pm until the last day on Bank Monday 30th August. (The Scout Hut is in the car park opposite The Gun Inn pub).

It is probably no surprise that the natural beauty of the Milford on Sea coastline and surrounding countryside creates inspiration for many local artists. For most of the year they are hidden away quietly creating works with their brushes and this is the time of the year they emerge to show us the results of their efforts.

The exhibition is Free Entry with refreshments available in aid of Keyhaven Sea Scouts. 

The event features local artists;

Shaun Stevens a well-known local scene artist, Wood Turner, Graham Turner who also does Pyrography workshops, Sue Page who makes individual items of jewellery and sells gem stones, crystals etc., and Tessa van Hasselt who specialises in and sells her oil paintings and cards.

Just pop along to view the art and if you fancy, many pieces are for sale.

PS: 'Art on the Green' is on Saturday & Sunday (21st  & 22nd August) from 10am to 5pm. Discover original paintings for sale from 25 local artists.

Natural beauty in Milford on Sea

On a local walk Derek Batterbee, a volunteer for Milford Conservation Volunteers, captured this enchanting image of a deer in full flight. The photo was taken at the end of Keyhaven Road looking into the farmers field with Hurst Spit in the mid-background.

Another great example of the natural beauty of Milford on Sea.

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Click the link below to find out more about:

Milford Conservation Volunteers
www.milfordconservation.org

Join the Milford on Sea Probus lunch club

Milford on Sea Probus are delighted to once again be opening it’s doors after lockdown.

Probus is a local, national and international association of retired or semi-retired gents, who meet once a month with other members of similar interests, make new friends, listen to a speaker and have lunch at South Lawn Hotel.

Our village Probus is one of the friendliest and most active clubs in the area with over 50 members and they meet on the 4th Tuesday each month except August and December at the South Lawn Hotel.

The meetings start with coffee around 10.30am, followed by a brief admin section and then an outside speaker covering a wide range of topics. After the talk there is an opportunity for pre-lunch drinks followed by lunch and the meeting closes at 2pm.

Each year there is a Christmas lunch attended by wives and partners and there is also a spring lunch at a local venue on the same basis.

In addition to this there are occasional trips to places of local interest, such as; Hall and Woodhouse Brewery and Breamore House proving popular.

If you are interested in joining Milford on Sea Probus and making new friends, please e-mail Chris Gilmour, the current chairman at: 

cb.gilmour@btinternet.com.

Entertainment coming back to Milford on Sea Club

Free for members
£5 for non-members
Contact club for tickets

Milford on Sea Club is family friendly and open 7 days a week. You can enjoy live sports on Sky & BT, snooker & pool tables, a jukebox, Bingo each week, live entertainment nights and discos.

Non-members welcome for a £2 entry fee who will enjoy excellent drink prices. Just pop in and see for yourself.

Milford on Sea Club

01590 643209

milfordonseaclub@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/MilfordonSeaClub

Stunning Milford on Sea Calendar launched

Local retired semi-professional photographer, Graham Wiffen who is well known for taking stunning pictures of the beauty around the village has launched a calendar for 2022.

As Graham explains: 

"I am happy to announce that I have launched my 2022 Calendar and it is available to pre-order.

After a number of you asked me last year to do one, this is my first calendar, so am offering this in limited numbers but I will be making a donation to Oakhaven Hospice from any profits generated from the sale.

The calendar includes a range of images from across the local area of the New Forest National Park.

It includes a few of my own favourites and hopefully some of yours too but mostly includes those which you have shown interest in through social media over the past year. I trust you will enjoy looking at it hanging on your wall.

Since the start of the pandemic I have been posting regularly to try and bring something positive into your lives, especially for those who have been isolating or spending much more time at home. My aim was to bring a smile, some colour or simply some joy into all our lives over the past 18 months or so. Thank you to each and every one of you who have liked/commented/shared my images and especially to those who have expressed thanks for the pictures and how they have helped you in this difficult time. I hope the calendar will do the same over the next 12 months when you look at the images.

The calendar is professionally printed on high quality card and provided with a gloss finish, so will look great hanging up at home. It is spiral bound across the centre fold, with an A4 landscape glossy photo above and an A4 landscape month-to-a-view calendar page below. The page also includes some background information on each shot.

The calendar is now available for pre-order and should be ready to ship in September. The cost is £9 plus p&p and at the moment I am only offer shipping to the U.K. If you would like International shipping, then please drop me a message and we can work something out.

I hate to mention this but Christmas is on the way and they will make great stocking fillers or just simply presents for friends and family.

Thank you in advance for your interest."

To find out more about Graham's photography; please click here.

To order the calendar; please click here.

Five Star Swing at the Community Centre

If you enjoy jazz and swing, this could be the night for you.

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