Village Remembrance Service 2021

The Royal British Legion Milford on Sea Remembrance Service took place on Sunday 14th November 2021.

The local village community was represented by Milford on Sea Primary School, Churches, Scouts and Choir.

To view the video created by Paul French on behalf of the Milford on Sea Historical Record Society; please click here.

Holly Gardens raise over £2600 for Macmillan

Back in September the residents at Holly Gardens Milford on Sea came together and organised a fabulous coffee morning for Macmillan Cancer Support raising £2620.70.

Lis Cotts commented on Facebook; "As always these things don't just happen with a few people but with the support, encouragement, time and dedication of lots.

Our local community came together and we raised this phenomenal amount. All the business and individuals who contributed have been thanked for their donations personally and a huge thank you again to everyone who came.

We are looking forward to next year already!

About the Friends of Hurst Castle

The Friends of Hurst Castle are a local group of people who volunteer to support the historic castle in a number of ways, whilst having an active social side and enjoying the opportunity to meet new friends.

They also publish Hurst Tidings, a hard copy or online magazine for members. 

The Friends of Hurst Castle were formed in 1986. At that time, the Castle was managed by English Heritage, but since May 1996 there has been joint management; with English Heritage still in charge of the fabric of the building and general policies and the local everyday management provided by Hurst Castle Ferries, run by Jason Crane.

PS: We actually joined in 2013, to read an account of our experience, please click here.

Why not consider joining?

Friends of Hurst Castle

www.hurstcastle.co.uk/friends-of-hurst-castle

Annual Subscriptions:

Single: £12

Joint/family £19 (for children under 16 yrs)

To join, please contact: Tricia Hayne, Membership Secretary by clicking here.

Hurst Castle

www.hurstcastle.co.uk

Christmas Artisan Market on Sunday

The Milford on Sea Artisan Market returns on Sunday 28th November at 10am to 4pm at Milford on Sea Community Centre.

There will be lots of handmade gifts ideal for Christmas.

The event will also support 'Magical Milford at Christmas'. and help to make village look wonderfully festive this Christmas.

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Donations to Christmas Gift Drive

Local community group Step Up, Safe Space are looking for donations for their Christmas Gift Drive. 

The donations will be distributed to people & families in Milford on Sea and surrounding areas.

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Step Up, Safe Space
www.stepupsafespace.com

stepupsafespace@gmail.com

Aims: The Overall aim of our community group Step-up, Safe Space is to address unmet health needs, both physical and emotional, in a holistic way, alongside other groups and agencies in the area. In addition to provide individualised self-sooth and sensory boxes for adult and children with sensory disorders. And to also address practical needs with food, clothes and small household goods. We are a none profit making organisation run by volunteers.

Lunch raises £575 for School

The recent First Friday Lunch in aid of Milford on Sea Primary School raised a fantastic £575.

The organisers have sent a huge thank you to everyone that donated ingredients or raffle prizes:

Tesco New Milton, Morrisons New Milton, Village Veg Milford-On-Sea, Naomi Glass at Everton Hyundai, Amanda Maidment at The Coastal Bakery, Ligeia Lee at Oven Glow, Dominique Quinn and her beautiful handmade Hampers, Cambridge with Laura Legg, Jason and Dawn at Hurst Castle, Megan Tizzard at Scruffee to Fluffee & Victoria Gibbs for her re-gifting. 

The next First Friday Lunch in aid of Milford on Sea Primary School will be in July 2022.

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Punchy's Autobiography completed by friends

In April 2014 we published an article entitled; 'Punchy Through the Covers' about the life and times of Alan Rayment a former Hampshire county cricketer, latterly a dancer and a resident of Milford on Sea. Click here to read.

The Advertiser & Times this week reported in an article by Chris March that Alan had sadly died in October 2020 aged 92.

However, the story does not end there...

Alan was in the process of writing what would have been three volumes of his autobiography when he passed away. To ensure his memories were not lost, Alan's loyal friends stepped in to completed his latest volume using Alan’s extensive notes and recorded interviews.

Chris March completes the story. To read the A&T article; please click here.

 Alan in Wikipedia, please click here. 

Alan Rayment Obituary, please click here.

Inside All Saints' Church

HampshireLive recently published some photographs on the interior of All Saints' Church by photographer, Grahame Larter.

All Saints' is a Grade I listed building and dates back to the 12th century.

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To see all of the images; please click here.

Groyne Maintenance on Seafront

New Forest District Council are currently carrying out maintenance work to the timber groynes on Milford on Sea seafront.

The battle against the sea continues!

For more information on the works, please see letter below:

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Live Music, Films & Events Galore

From now, and in the run up until Christmas Milford on Sea is awash with entertainment for you to enjoy.

There is something to accommodate every taste, so why not take a look at the varied choice below.

To see What's On at the Community Centre; please click here.

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Art & Craft Sale in Everton on Saturday

If you are looking for somewhere to go on Saturday, there is an Art & Craft Sale at St. Mary's Church Hall in Everton village.

Christingle Service at All Saints' Church

There are limited space for this year's Christingle Service in All Saints' Church.

The Christingle Service is a family friendly festive service celebrating Jesus, Light of the World’ with carols and candles, oranges and sweets.

To book, please click here.

All Saints' Church

Greenbanks Close, Milford on Sea SO41 0SQ
01590 644992
office@allsaintsmilford.co.uk

www.allsaintsmilford.co.uk

Join the MoS Stamp Club

Milford on Sea Stamp Club are once again meeting at 2pm on the Second Tuesday of the Month in the Guide Hut (next to the Community Centre in Sea Road).

 

The Stamp Club invites speakers to give a talk/stamp display for most afternoons. There is also a “packet” where you can purchase stamps or make up your own book to enable you to sell stamps.

The Stamp Club will have been founded 60 years this year, and is for everyone from beginners to serious enthusiasts, and the meeting have a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

To cover club dues and mandatory insurance there is a small membership fee.

To keep everyone informed, there is a programme on the notice board outside the Guide Hut.

The next meeting will be 14th December and continue through monthly to until next May 2022. 

Everyone is welcome, so please just come along.

To find out more please contact: The club secretary, Marion Adams who will gladly answer any questions you may have, please click here.

Curry Night at The Smugglers Inn

 Who doesn't love an excuse to go out for a Curry Night?!

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Lost Cat - (Update: Now found!)

UPDATE 12th November 2021: The missing cat has been spotted a couple of times. The lady looking for it is very relieved that the cat is safe, and she in touch with the owner of the garden it now frequents.

Happy ending!

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We have received the message below, can you help?

"Can you help us find our semi-feral cat please. She is pure white with black tail and patches.

She has been living here for 18 months when she "adopted" us. She is very nervous but lets us stroke her and purrs. Loves being fed good food regularly! Its such a worry and we feel bereft.

If you have any information, please contact: david@milfordonsea.org

MOSHRS Podcast: Milford-on-Sea and the Great War

Milford on Sea Historical Record Society have published the final part of their excellent four-part video podcast mini-series; “Milford and the Great War 1914-1918”.

Part 4 is called “Remembrance” and can be viewed here. You can also use the link to catch up with all previous videos.

“In the Great War of 1914-1918 over 300 persons connected with Milford on Sea served in the forces. They fought on land, at sea and in the air and over 40 gave their lives. They came from all walks of life and were all ages - the youngest was 17, the oldest 67 and the average age was just 28 years.”

To view the complete podcast series; please click here.

To view the Milford on Sea: Village at War Photo Album; please click here.

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The Milford on Sea Historical Record Society has an excellent website with a lot of information and old pictures of Milford on Sea in the past. 

The MOSHRS meet 5 times a year where you can hear an interesting talk and meet people from across the village. There are also annual visits to places of interest. Membership is just £10. 

To find out more; please click here.

MoS Historical Record Society

www.milfordhistory.org.uk

  

 

New Set Lunch Menu at Ray's Italian

Ray’s Italian Kitchen have launched a new Set Lunch Menu with a selection of meals to suit all tastes.

1 Course for £10.95, 2 Courses for £15.95 or 3 Courses for £19.95. Yummy!

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Ray’s Italian Kitchen
11 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF
01590 645300
info@raysitaliankitchen.co.uk
www.raysitaliankitchen.co.uk
ww.facebook.com/raysitaliankitchen

Welcome to 'Butchers on the Green'

Following the well-earned retirement of our longstanding and excellent village butcher, David Gates, the new owner, experienced master butcher Keith Potter is now putting his mark on the shop.

Initial feedback on Facebook has been very positive and people are enjoying the traditional meats everyone would expect, plus other specials such as duck and chicken stir frys, steak and kidney pies, ham and even Marmite sausages - certainly a filling you will love or hate!

The Butchers Shop in Church Hill Milford on Sea is also to have a new name; 'Butchers on the Green'.

PS: The shop also recently had a competition on  Facebook to find the Marmite sausages in the picture below. The winner will enjoy tasting them soon. 

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Marmite Sausage Competition
(It was 'C'!)

Butchers on the Green
3 Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QU

01590 642136
butcherbythebeach@gmail.com
facebook.com/butchersonthegreen

*Closed on Mondays

Book for All Saints' Christmas Eve Crib Service

Bookings are now being taken for the Christmas Eve Crib Service at All Saints' Church.

The Crib Services will take place during the afternoon of Christmas Eve on Friday 24th December. 

All children are encouraged to dress up as characters from the Nativity to take part in the Christmas Story.

Numbers will be limited inside the church so to accommodate everyone the church may have to run two consecutive services. Please book your tickets (remembering to include all adults and children who are coming) before Monday 13th December.

Service times will be confirmed by Friday 17th December. 

To book, please click here.

All Saints' Church

Greenbanks Close, Milford on Sea SO41 0SQ
01590 644992
office@allsaintsmilford.co.uk

www.allsaintsmilford.co.uk

Christmas Hampers from Ray's Italian

A favourite village restaurant and delicatessen are doing a very special range of 'Rays’ Christmas Hampers' packed with goodies for the festive period.

The hampers start from £40, and the team at Ray's Italian are happy to make up bespoke hampers as you wish.

These make great gifts, or a treat for you & your family. Plus of course, Ray's Italian delicatessen has a complete range of cakes and savouries to add that special sparkle to your Christmas.

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Ray’s Italian Kitchen
11 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF
01590 645300
info@raysitaliankitchen.co.uk
www.raysitaliankitchen.co.uk
www.facebook.com/raysitaliankitchen