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13 April 2023

New Railings on Beach Hut Step Seats

Walking along Milford on Sea Promenade you may have noticed that new metal frames have been installed on the back of the wooden bench seats on the steps to the beach hut roof walkway.

It is understood that these metal railings were installed following a site visit from the NFDC Health & Safety Team.

As the design of the wooden seats protrude from the steps, there was a concern than someone coming down the steps who may be partially sighted, or not paying full attention, may trip and fall.

The height of the railing are so that they are an appropriate height to match the other sea facing side railings on the top level walkway, any lower than that would create a potential trip hazard at the higher level. The double rail at the top prevents the top bar being used as a gymnastic bar.

Additionally, the railings can double as a back rest for the seat. 

So, not very pretty to some, but the practical reasons are explained.



12 April 2023

Help the Milford Music Festival

As we all eagerly await the Milford On Sea Music Festival, which is back on Milford on Sea Village Green this year from 21st to the 23rd July 2023, help from sponsors is still needed.

There are number of tiered sponsorship packages for local businesses and individuals to support the volunteer run Music Festival: Sponsorship starts from £100, so whatever the size of your budget it is hoped that there is something that will suit you, and allow you to become part of the Milford Festival family! This isn’t just about displaying your name and branding, but about becoming part of the fabric of the festival – and the village itself.


To see full details on sponsorship please click here. 
For more information, please contact: info@milfordonseamusicfestival.co.uk

The Milford on Sea Festival is free to attend and the sales from the Festival Programme are very important to help cover the festival costs, so please buy one when they are available later this year.

If you would like to spend a few hours as a volunteer, please contact Fiona at the festival team.


Milford on Sea Music Festival
The Festival Team


PS: Take a look a previous Milford on Sea Music Festivals, please click here.

Charity Shop Spring Fair on Saturday

This Saturday the Spring Fair for the Village Charity Shops is to be held in The Bridge (formerly Milford on Sea Community Centre) from 10am to 2pm.

The event is a great fundraiser for The Bridge to support our community. Pop in and see a great selection of:
  • Clothes
  • Books
  • Artworks
  • Bric-a-Brac
  • Tombola
  • Bargains galore!
The café will be open for Drinks and Snacks, including homemade cake by the fabulous Cakes on Sea!


What's On at The Bridge: please click here.

WHAT'S ON: See all the village events and activities: please click here.


The Bridge
Sea Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PH
01590 644861

Box Office Open:
Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm

Formerly: Milford on Sea Community Centre

Community Centre rebrands to The Bridge

Milford on Sea Community Centre has rebranded to now be known as The Bridge.

The new name of 'The Bridge' has been selected to encompass what the Community Centre aims to do; that is to bring together the whole community and all ages across the village. 

The new name has been selected to refresh the Community Centre’s image and to bring the branding up to date. 

The new logo can already be seen on the previously named Community Centre itself, and on the two charity shops which raise funds for the Community Centre/The Bridge; 'The Bridge on the Hill' in Church Hill, and the new 'The Bridge at No.78' in the high street which opened last weekend. 

The website and all other items featuring the logo will be updated over the coming weeks.



The Bridge
Sea Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PH
01590 644861

Box Office Open:
Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm

Formerly: Milford on Sea Community Centre

11 April 2023

Cliff Top changes through the years

A reader recently sent us a photo of the Milford on Sea cliff top towards The White House, taken by Carolyn Alison around six years ago in 2017.

This prompted me to take a picture from a similar position yesterday to compare the changes.

Over the six years you can see the row of beach huts have been lost to the sea, and also see that substantial rock sea defences have been installed over the past few years.

The images below show the changes to the cliff face over the decades, and hopefully the reinforced sea defences will slow the unstoppable power of the sea for years to come. 

click image to enlarge

New extension at front of South Lawn

South Lawn Hotel is undergoing another exciting development as the owners, Tim & Nikki Wedgwood continue to invest and improve this valuable local venue. 

In spring 2022, the construction of 24 new rooms were completed at South Lawn Hotel. (To read more about this previous extension, please click here.)


Tim & Nikki have now commenced building what will be an impressive extension to the front of the building, which will feature expansive glass windows and host an enlarged Cedar Tree Restaurant.


Since becoming the independent owners of the hotel in November 2015, Tim & Nikki have revived the hotel to a high standard with a warm welcome. 

Many locals will remember the extraordinary efforts the South Lawn Team made during the pandemic lockdown, including home deliveries of hot meals and a range of essential and quality dairy and bakery items. The team were supported by local people who volunteered as delivery drivers.

They also created a pop-up burger takeaway over this period and at the same time raised a significant amount of donations for Oakhaven Hospice.

Tim has made it clear that he wishes to continue to support the village, and this is demonstrated by his continuing investment to entice more visitors to Milford on Sea, which in turn also benefits our village businesses and the local economy.

Tim & Nikki got married last September and we send our belated congratulations.

This charming photograph was taken on Milford on Sea Beach by local photographer Carrie Bugg from www.carriebuggphotography.co.uk.

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South Lawn is a busy hotel in an enviable location with an excellent reputation for both the hotel and its restaurant, The Cedar Tree. 

This charming country hotel is set in five acres of landscaped grounds, close to Milford on Sea village and the coast. The hotel has 51 en-suite bedrooms with the majority having views over the gardens and beyond. The venue also boasts a self-contained banqueting suite which seats up to 150 people and features private bar facilities. 

The Cedar Tree Restaurant serves tasty breakfasts, great value lunches and dinners, as well as delicious afternoon cream teas, which can be served in the hotel gardens.

South Lawn is currently rated as 'Excellent' on TripAdvisor.


The South Lawn Hotel 
& Cedar Tree Restaurant
Lymington Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0RF
01590 643911

08 April 2023

Open Day to try your hand at Bowls

Are you interested in learning to play bowls?, and perhaps joining Milford on Sea Bowls Club, then come along to the Free Open Day on: Wednesday 26th April from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

You will find out more about this friendly Club, and have the chance to try out the game for yourself.

Shoes, bowls and coaching available.

Everyone welcome!


About Milford on Sea Bowls Club

The club was founded in 1933 and provides an inviting seafront location for its members to enjoy the playing of bowls and participate in our social events.

The Club’s Green has 6 rinks that are amongst the finest in the area and are situated on Hurst Road, Milford-on-Sea enjoying spectacular views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight and the Needles.

The outdoor playing season runs from early April until late September. The mixed membership has Club roll ups on Wednesday and Friday afternoons and the club participates in the New Forest and Bournemouth & District Leagues. During the winter months the players enjoy indoor, short mat bowls.

Open to the Public

Locals and visitors are invited to give bowls a go on some days of the week when there are no league matches, competitions and/or special events taking place. Shoes and bowls available to hire. You can see the weekly timetable on the clubs website.

If you would like to play on the bowling green, please speak to the Duty Steward at the club who will be able to help you.

Milford on Sea Bowls Club
Hurst Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PY
www.facebook.com/milfordonseabowlsclub
www.milfordonseabowlsclub.org

07 April 2023

Milford to Barton Cliff Path Open

The cliff top path which runs from Milford on Sea cliff top through to Barton Sea is open once again for Easter walkers to enjoy.

It appears care need to be taken in some places, but it is nice to see access to this walk open once again, providing the opportunity to enjoy the spectacular views of Christchurch Bay and across to the Purbeck Hills and The Needles.


Jazz and Opera Shows coming

Milford on Sea Community Centre have two very different shows coming later this month. If you love Jazz or Opera, or both!, these are the shows for you.

A Salute to Trad Jazz is an evening of live music with Chris Walker & The Predigree Jazz Band.

Very different, but equally entertaining with be What's So Great About Opera, a show which takes you on an hilarious romp through the highs and lows of opera. 

The bar will be open to enjoy at both events as well!



What's On at the Community Centre: please click here.

WHAT'S ON: See all the village events and activities: please click here.


Box Office Open:
Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm

Girls Introduction to Tennis

Milford Tennis & Squash Club are running an Introductory Tennis Course for girls designed for an enjoyable and positive experience.

The course is ideal for 5 to 8 year old girls who have a little experience, or are brand new to tennis.

The six week introductory course is just £35 and includes:

  • 6 Coaching sessions
  • Tennis racket and set of balls
  • T-Shirt and pair of wrist bands
The courses will run:
  • Every Friday from 28th April to 2nd June 2023 - 4pm to 5pm
  • Every Saturday from 22nd April to 27th May 2023 - 10am to 11am
All course are run by an LTA Accredited Level 4 Senior Performance Coach.

To find out more, please click here.


If you have any questions about the coaching sessions, please do not hesitate to contact:


Milford Tennis & Squash Club
Lucerne Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PL

Tickets go on sale for Absurd Person Singular

The Community Centre’s forthcoming production of Alan Aykbourne’s dark comedy, Absurd Person Singular will be performed on Thursday 1st, Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd June at 7.30pm with a matinee at 2.30pm on Sunday 4th June 2023.

Following the acclaimed successes of her previous directions, Remembered in 2018 and Rumours in 2021 Wendy Mason again directs this intriguing – and funny - play documenting the rise of the ‘little man’ and the fall of his previously considered ‘superiors’ .

Once again the set will show a challenging and ingenious backdrop created by stage manager Grahame Goodyear together with Dave Ellis their props and costume team. The Community Centre’s stage will be transformed into three very different kitchens forming the backdrop for three years’ successive Christmas Eve parties where many potentially disastrous and sometimes hilarious events take place.

Tickets, £15, will be on sale from 10am on Monday 17th April from the Community Centre box office, on line at www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk or by reservation at the box office on 01590 644861.


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What's On at the Community Centre: please click here.

WHAT'S ON: See all the Village Events & Activities: please click here.


Box Office Open:
Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm

Beaver and Cubs Scouts Taster Session

If anyone knows of any boys or girls from 6 to 10 years old who may be interested in joining the Cub Scouts or Beavers there is a taster session taking place from 6pm to 7.30pm on Wednesday 10th May.

The evening will include games and activities and a chance to meet the team leaders.

Milford & Keyhaven has a fantastic Sea Scouting base in the community. They now have space for a new Beaver section for children aged 6 & 7 years. There are also spaces for more cubs, who are 8 to 10 years. 

This event is an opportunity for families to come along and sample a little bit of Scouting whilst finding out more about how we can work together to make this a brilliant group.

The light nights are coming together with warmer weather (fingers crossed) come and find out how to get involved in a trial 4 week programme of scouting for free.

Simply come wearing comfortable clothes and be prepared to have fun!




Milford & Keyhaven Sea Scouts
Scout HQ, Keyhaven Rd, Keyhaven, SO41 0TP

Easter Lamb Trail at Everton Nurseries

Take the family to the Easter Lamb Trail at Everton Nurseries on Good Friday OR Easter Saturday. (7th & 8th April)

Free to enter, no need to book and Free Easter Egg for kids.

Collect your clue sheet from the shop tills and once you have found the names of all of the 8 breeds of lamb, head back to the tills for the children to claim their free Easter Egg.


Everton Nurseries & 
Camellias Restaurant
Christchurch Road, Everton, SO41 0BF
01590 642155

Countdown to Saturday Opening of New Charity Shop

The Community Centre Team are counting the hours to the Grand Opening of the new Charity Shop at No.78 High Street on Saturday.

They are looking forward to as many people and families as possible coming along at 10am to see our great local celebrity opera singer, Colin Judson, cut the ribbon and open our latest fundraising shop to everyone.

10% discount vouchers, valid for the opening day, can be collected from our Church Hill Charity Shop shop.

There will be a free Easter Egg raffle in both shops and mini eggs for the children.

Come and join in the fun, be part of this landmark event and support our volunteers at our great new village centre shop.

To read more about the new shop, please click here.

If you would like to donate any items to the new Charity Shop, please contact the Community Centre.

If you would like to volunteer to work in the new Charity Shop in the mornings, afternoons, or just occasionally; please contact:



Box Office Open:
Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm

06 April 2023

Monsoori Heights as good as ever

Good Friday tomorrow, and the Easter Weekend coming, what better way to start the break than with a 'good ol' curry.

Our visit for a takeaway from Milford on Sea's popular Indian restaurant, Mansoori Heights was as good as ever.

Each dish we had was packed with spice and flavour and all of the the side dishes fresh and tasty. Plus of course, crisp poppadums' with a nice selection of chutneys.

Having visited 'curry house' across the country over many years, Monsoori Heights are up there with the best.

Now fully re-opened following the owner returning to Bangladesh to get married, the team are now back providing delicious meals for the village. Easter is a great excuse to treat yourself!


Monsoori Heights offer contemporary and traditional cuisine from the Indian subcontinent including many favourite curry dishes. If you enjoy a Indian meal you will not be disappointed.


Monsoori Heights
69 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QG
01590 644441

05 April 2023

What's On in the Village this Easter

Check out what is happening in Milford on Sea this Easter weekend by visiting:

Things to do in Milford on Sea

Ideas for a Day, or Trip Out in Milford on Sea, enjoy a special time with friends or family.

Available all week
 please see details on websites:
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Hurst Castle
Hurst Spit, Milford on Sea | Dogs welcome in Castle
www.hurstcastle.co.uk
www.facebook.com/HurstCastle 
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Hurst Castle Ferry Ride from Keyhaven Harbour
(& optional Visit to Hurst Castle)
Keyhaven Quay | Dogs welcome on Ferry
www.hurstcastle.co.uk/ferry-ride
www.hurstcastle.co.uk/how-to-get-here
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Walks In and Around Milford on Sea
- Guided Walks: please click here.
- Village Walks: 4 to 7 miles. please click here.
- The Pleasure Grounds. please click here.
- Sturt Pond. please click here.
- Keyhaven Nature Reserve. please click here.
- Dog Friendly Walks. please click here.
- Guided Milford Walks. please click here.
- The Village News: Local walk leaflets. (Including Nature Reserve Walks)
* Shop at the foot of Milford on Sea village green.
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Cycling Routes: please click here.
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Jaunt-E Bikes07846 395684 
Keyhaven Road, Keyhaven, SO41 0TH
Electric bike hire
hello@jaunt-e.co.uk
www.jaunt-ebikes.co.uk
www.facebook.com/jauntEbikes
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Milford on Sea Club01590 643209 
67 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QG
Play Pool, Snooker or Darts | Watch Live Sports on TV
mossocialclub@gmail.com
www.mosclub.co.uk
Non Members Welcome - Entry: £2. Please pay and complete visitor book at the bar.
Membershipwww.mosclub.co.uk/memberships
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Milford on Sea Bowls Club
Hurst Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PY (On seafront)
Open for public to play when club matches not in progress. Please speak to the Duty Steward.
www.milfordonseabowlsclub.org
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Milford on Sea Bowls Club
Hurst Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PY (On seafront)
Open for public to play when club matches not in progress. Please speak to the Duty Steward.
www.milfordonseabowlsclub.org
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Reel Easy Angling Charters07907 125121
Keyhaven Harbour, Milford on Sea
Day fishing
info@reeleasycharters.co.uk
www.reeleasycharters.co.uk
www.facebook.com/solentfishing

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Greg Pitt Sea Fishing & Boat Trips: 01425 612896
Keyhaven Harbour, Milford on Sea
Boat Trips & Day fishing 
greg@gregpittseafishing.co.uk
www.gregpittseafishing.co.uk
www.facebook.com/gregpittseafishing

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The New Forest Paddle Sports Company01590 645270
Keyhaven Quay, Milford on Sea
Courses for paddleboarding, kayaking, wingsurfing and wingfoiling, as well private Dinghy Sailing Tuition. Water sports gear & equipment for hire or sale.
info@thenewforestpaddlesportcompany.co.uk
www.thenewforestpaddlesportcompany.co.uk
www.facebook.com/thenewforestpaddlesportcompany
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Vinegar Hill Pottery01590 642979 (9am to 7pm)
Vinegar Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0RZ
Pottery courses
info@vinegarhillpottery.co.uk
www.vinegarhillpottery.co.uk
www.facebook.com/vinegarhillpottery

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WHAT'S ON: See all the village events and activities: please click here.

04 April 2023

‘Wildlife Vision’ Presentation and WINGS AGM

Wings Wildlife Heritage have their first AGM and Wildlife Vision Presentation at the end of the month on Saturday 29th April in the Community Centre at 10.30am. 

This event is for Youngsters and the Young at Heart and the theme is: Help us Recover Milford and Keyhaven’s Lost Wildlife.

Everyone (members and non-members) are welcome to attend and you can hear what progress is being made with their wildlife projects and how you may be able to help them. Two short RSPB films will also be shown.

Free Entry or Donation. Refreshments available.

To read more about the WINGS Vision and activities to date, please click here.

Wings Wildlife Heritage (known simply as ‘Wings’) was set up a year ago by Keith Metcalf and friends when they launched their ‘Nature Story-telling’ sessions for youngsters on the Village Green at the May Fair 2022.

The new ‘not for profit’ group aims to encourage youngsters and ‘those still young at heart’ to help our depleted local wildlife.  Keith said; “Everybody is welcome to help us in our quest to inspire others and enable wildlife recovery on our doorstep”.

Wings
keithmetcalf2022@btinternet.com

First Friday Lunch moves for this month

This month's First Friday lunch is actually not on the first Friday in April for one month only, it has moved to the second Friday 14th April 2023 because of Good Friday.

Everyone is invited to come along to enjoy a social lunch and chat for just £8, payable upon entry

  • 1pm Friday 14th April 2023
Milford on Sea Community Centre, Sea Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PH

All profits will go towards supporting the work of Counselling Together, a registered charity (no 1108406). The charity provides counselling services to address mental health issues which include, but are not limited to, abuse, anxiety, bereavement, depression, loneliness, relationship difficulties, stress, trauma, and suicidal thoughts.


What's On at the Community Centre: please click here.

WHAT'S ON: See all the village events and activities: please click here.


Box Office Open:
Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm

03 April 2023

April Fool Tickles Village

Last week's April Fool article, 'Fury as unwanted Hurst Spit Observation Wheel approved' had a massive response, with over 7,000 visits to the MoS News website last week.

There were also numerous likes on Facebook, along with many happy comments from people the spoof story tickled.

If you would like to revisit some of our old 'April Fool's' please just click on the titles below:








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