Hurst Castle Sailing Club Regatta on Saturday

Hurst Castle Sailing Club will be holding their 68th Annual Regatta on Saturday 22nd July 2023 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm.

The Weekend Dinghy Racing courses are generally set in the Pool near the entrance to Keyhaven river.  Handicap races will be up to to 2 races of approximately 30 minutes and using the RYA Average Lap System or a single pursuit race of about an hour. Handicap racing starts will be from a committee boat. Pursuit races of approximately an hour will start from the pontoon line.  

Beginners always welcome.

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About Hurst Castle Sailing Club

Hurst Castle Sailing Club was founded in 1938, and today it is a small, friendly family oriented club where the emphasis is on enjoyment rather than competition. A warm welcome is given to people of all ages, with a range of boating interests and levels of experience.

The Clubhouse, completed in 2013, offers modern changing facilities and a well-equipped kitchen, with splendid views out across the creeks to the Solent.

The Club caters for dinghy, yacht sailors and also canoeists. The most common dinghy sailed is the Scow numbering some forty boats. There are also Mirror, Gulls, Enterprises, Wayfarers, Skippers, Wanderers, Lasers, Toppers and others. There is a full summer sailing programme for the racing, cruising or “pottering” sailor. The Club’s Annual Regatta provides a range of events for dinghies.

For those who do not yet own their own boats, the Club has several dinghies available to members for a nominal fee.

The Club also run a programme of training, delivered by RYA-qualified instructors for both adults (beginners and improvers) and junior members.

An active social calendar takes place throughout the year, and there is a Coffee Morning every Tuesday which provides a social meeting place.

To read about the clubs history, please click here.

Hurst Castle Sailing Cub

Keyhaven Quay, Keyhaven, Milford on Sea, SO41

01590 719361

admin@hcsc.org.uk

www.hcsc.org.uk

www.facebook.com/hurstcastlesailingclub

Ellie's Golf Success & Charity Skydive

A week following her final A level exam, Milford on Sea schoolgirl, Ellie Mans golfing career continued to develop when she was selected to play for the Dorset Ladies in the South West Inter-County Match Week. 

In her debut for the Ladies Team, Ellie was undefeated in her 4 matches as Dorset went onto claim the trophy & became South West Ladies County Champions.

Ellie and the Dorset Ladies have now qualified to play In the National English Women's County Finals in Kings Lynn in September, a contest between the 6 winning counties from the North, Midland North, Midland South, East, South & South West. The final match will be played on Sunday 24th September the day before Ellie flies to Rome to support the European Team in the Ryder Cup.

At the Dorset championships last weekend, Ellie carded a gross 71 (-2) at Dudsbury Golf Club & Spa in windy conditions with an eagle and 3 birdies, which as a Telegraph Junior golf qualifier, will position Ellie in 3rd place on the 2023 Justin Rose leaderboard. The top 12 girls are invited to compete on the South Course, Quinta Do Lago, Portugal in November which will be Ellie’s second invitation to compete and play.

Ellie's Free-Fall for Charity

Ellie is now preparing to free-fall in a skydive for charity on her 18th Birthday.

Never one to quietly sit down, on August 4th, Ellen will turn 18 and as Dorset Girls Captain she has chosen to free-fall for Charity. She is raising money to ensure there is a foundation available to provide opportunities for young girls in Dorset & Hampshire to commence & develop their golf game and have a skill for life. 

She is also supporting 'Will Does', dedicated to the memory of William Paddy, whose life ended early at the age of 14, but his energy lives on through those who knew him, helping young people achieve wellbeing.

For more information, please click here.

Milford on Sea Music Festival rocks Next Weekend

Are you getting over-excited yet?!

The Free Milford on Sea Music Festival starts next Friday 21st and runs until Sunday 23rd July 2023 on the village green.

Headline Act: John Illsley bass guitarist of the legendary rock band Dire Straits. Plus, 19 talented local bands, singers & musicians across a multitude of genres performing for our free entertainment.

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Milford on Sea Music Festival Bands

The Manatees | Picture House | The Heartbreakers | Emma Hardy Band | Six & Sax | Southern Companion | Roxanne Phillips | Lady Winwood's Maggot | Dog Ruff | Clockwork Carousel | The Blue Machine | Murphy's Lore | Danny Salamander Band | Bob Reece Band | Skamageddon | Glorias | The Strange Blues Band | Late Again.

To meet some of the bands playing at the Music Festival, please click here. 

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The full line up and timings of the band performances are now available in the sustainably sourced paper Music Festival Programme for just £3. 

The programme is available from: The Village News, The Cave, The Smugglers Inn, The Wash House, No64 Biscuit House, Saltwater Cafe, The Lighthouse, The Strawberry Gallery, Everton Post Office, Shorefield, East End Arms and other village locations. - Programmes will also be on sale on the day.

They may also be for sale on the village green this coming Saturday.

Please buy a copy, as the sale of programmes make an important contribution to the funding of the Music Festival.

The Milford on Sea Music Festival will also feature a well-stocked and well-staffed bar, a range of wonderful local food trucks, and all other facilities you’d expect from a professional festival, including attention paid to sustainability and disabled access.

To read more about the Milford on Sea Music Festival, the Music Festival Clothing Range, About John Illsley, Festival Volunteering & Sponsorship: please click here.

Milford on Sea Music Festival

The Festival Team

info@milfordonseamusicfestival.co.uk

www.milfordonseamusicfestival.co.uk

www.facebook.com/MilfordonSeaArtsandMusicFestival

PS: To take a look at the Milford on Sea Photo Albums, which includes some previous Milford on Sea Music Festivals, please click here.

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Last chance to grab your Milford Music Festival Clothing!

Have you ordered your favourite garment from the Milford Music Festival Clothing Range yet?

The tour style clothing range carries the colourful Milford on Sea Music Festival logo and the range includes Ladies, Gents & Kids Festival T-Shirts, Hoodies and a Tote Bag.

Items can now be ordered now, by clicking here. To ensure you get your item for next weekend, Sunday is the last day for orders. (Items takes about four days for delivery.) 

The Milford on Sea Music Festival clothing range is designed by Fiona MacDuff and produced by her Milford on Sea based sustainable leisurewear company Duff-T Tees. To see her full fashion range, please click here. Fiona is also one of the main organisers of the Milford on Sea Music Festival.

The Free Milford on Sea Music Festival starts next Friday 21st and runs until Sunday 23rd July 2023 on the village green. Please buy a programme which is available in village shops now, as this helps to fund the music festival. 

The programme is now available from: 

The Village News, The Cave, The Smugglers Inn, The Wash House, No64 Biscuit House, Saltwater Cafe, The Lighthouse, The Strawberry Gallery, Everton Post Office, Shorefield, East End Arms and other village locations. - Programmes will also be on sale on the day.

To find out more about the Milford on Sea Music Festival, please click here.

Milford on Sea Music Festival

The Festival Team

info@milfordonseamusicfestival.co.uk

www.milfordonseamusicfestival.co.uk

www.facebook.com/MilfordonSeaArtsandMusicFestival

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

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Pizza Pop Up back at The Cave on Friday

After last month's great success, Glen, from Milford on Sea's No64 Pizza, is once again holding a Pizza Pop Up in the layby outside of The Cave on the evening of Friday 14th July 2023. 

Pizzas served between 5pm to 7.30pm, or until there’s no more dough left! - Eat in The Cave with a beer, wine or cocktail, or takeaway and enjoy at home.

PS: The Cave will also be serving Tapas, if that is your fancy.

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About No64 Pizza

No64 Pizza is a mobile 'street pizza' business based in Milford on Sea and operating from a impressive horse box conversion, designed & styled by The Biscuit House.

Committed to using the freshest ingredients to create the finest authentic handmade wood-fired pizza, No64 Pizza offer catering for all event types, all year round, from private & corporate, to weddings, birthdays, festivals, and everything in between. The No64 Pizza trailer hire is available across Hampshire & Dorset.

To find out more, please contact: Glenn on enquiries@no64pizza.co.uk or 07950 933466. 

You can also pop in to Glen & Clare's shop, No64 Biscuit House, in Milford on Sea village centre for further details.

No64 Pizza

The Cave

2 Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QH

01590 642195

info@thecavemos.co.uk

www.facebook.com/TheCavewinebar

www.thecavemos.co.uk

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Good News from Saltwater

After their successful relocation to 60 High Street Milford on Sea in early June, owners, Tony Michael and Becca Stock have subtly rebranded from Saltwater Cafe to Saltwater - Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant.

This small change perfectly reflects what they do and the contemporary menu they serve.

Free Glass of Prosecco

Saltwater are also celebrating being granted their Premises Alcohol License. 

For anyone that books a table for the afternoon of Monday 10th July they will give you a free glass of Prosecco to enjoy with your meal. (Age restrictions apply.)

As we now head into the height of summer, Saltwater will now also be open on Monday 10th and 17th July (closed Thursdays as normal).

You can book a table by calling: 01590 718390 or click here. Please note: Saltwater also have a new email address: saltwatermilford@aol.com

That's not the end of the good news from Saltwater...

5 Star Saltwater

Following a recent assessment, Saltwater are now the proud holders of a 5 Star Food Hygiene Rating.

Have you been in yet? If you love food with a twist, it's worth it!

Milford on Sea Music Festival Programme

Saltwater are also now selling programmes for the Milford on Sea Music Festival for just £3.

The full line up and timings of the band performances are available in the sustainably sourced paper programme.

Please buy a copy if you can, as the sale of programmes make an important contribution to funding the festival.

To read more about the Milford on Sea Music Festival, please click here.

The Free Milford on Sea Music Festival starts on Friday 21st and runs until Sunday 23rd July 2023 on the village green.

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About Saltwater 

Saltwater is a premium breakfast & brunch restaurant, that has been in Milford on Sea village since 2016 and is run by Tony Michael and Becca Stock.

This 5 Star Food Hygiene Rated restaurant provides a varied, interesting & tasty menu, and all of the dishes all have 'a twist' from breakfast through to lunch. They use premium ingredients from local suppliers where possible, and they specialises in creative, mouth-watering and different dishes. there are also vegan and gluten free meal options. The extensive drinks menu includes; speciality coffees, numerous teas, hot chocolates, iced coffee, smoothies and milkshakes. 

To see the current menu, please click here.

Saltwater is a dog friendly venue, which is available for private events and even outside catering. It is advised to book at busy times, as this is a very popular venue in Milford on Sea.

Originally, Saltwater were based at 106 High Street, and in June 2023 they moved to 60 High Street in the village centre and at the foot of Milford on Sea Village Green.

Saltwater - Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant

60 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD

01590 718390

saltwatermilford@aol.com

www.saltwatermilford.com

www.facebook.com/saltcafe106

Opening Times:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 9am to 3pm

Sunday: 9.30am to 2pm

Closed: Monday & Thursday

Sweet & Savoury Delights from The Coastal Bakery

The Coastal Bakery is now well established as the village's treasured bakery, offering delicious bread, cakes, bakes, takeaways and party food for us all to enjoy.

The bakery was opened by local resident Amanda Maidment, a very talented cake maker, in January 2021. 

Amanda baked cakes for the local doctor's surgery as a thank you during lockdown in 2020. This led to a pop-up bakery on her driveway. Then, during the height of lockdown, she started The Little Cake Company and delivered delicious homemade cakes from her home. 

She even developed a special cream tea for people to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day at home in May 2020. 

Recognising the popularity of her baking, Amanda decided to open The Coastal Bakery.

The Coastal Bakery's excellent selection changes daily and tends to sell out, so it is worth visiting early. They also have Gluten Free and Vegan options.

It is difficult to show all that the bakery shelves offer, but here we goes...

Individual Pastries & Cakes: Apple turnover, Eccles cakes, cream horns, custard slice, choux buns, doughnuts, brownies, Danish pastries, lardy cakes, brownies, doughnuts, iced buns, hot cross buns, Belgium buns, chocolate muffins, fondant fancies, croissants and more!

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Handmade Two or Three Tier Cakes: Carrot cake, victoria sponge, lemon drizzle, coffee & walnut, chocolate, Dorset apple cake. Boxes of 12 cupcakes. Also. Battenberg and madeira. You can also order bespoke celebration cakes.

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Savouries: Sausage rolls, Cornish pasties, pies, cheese & onion slices, sandwiches, toasties.

Bread: Spelt sourdough, rosemary & garlic focaccia, farmhouse, granary, baguettes , soft white rolls, wholemeal rolls, vegan brioche buns.

Takeaways & Parties: Coffee, afternoon teas, lunch & party sandwiches, party cakes, filled rolls, picnic boxes, brunch boxes full of sweet & savoury goodies.

Hungry yet?! Pop and try your favourite sweet or savoury treat.

The Coastal Bakery 

25 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF

01590 645395

hello@thecoastalcakecompany.com

www.facebook.com/TheCoastalBakery

www.thecoastalbakery.com

Free Ceramic Demonstration at The Strawberry Gallery

The Strawberry Gallery, our pop up contemporary art gallery at 106 High Street, Milford on Sea is holding a free Ceramic Demonstration on Thursday 13th July from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

The 'Pinch Pot Pottery Demo & Have A Go' is a demonstration of how to turn little balls of clay into pinch pots and pebbles will be done in the gallery by Sally Ovenden of Just So Studio in the New Forest.

The morning is free to attend, and if you wish to have a go, there would be small charge to fire & glaze a piece.

Sally makes handmade ceramics using her favourite materials, which are primarily stoneware clay with occasionally some porcelain and earthenware. She is also a collector and loves to forage for materials to work with. 

To find out more about Sally, please visit: www.justsostudio.com.

Upcoming Events

- 24th July: Artists Exhibition featuring Chloe Lawson
- 26th July: Pottery Bowls Workshop with Sally Ovenden. Limited places.
- 29th July (pm) & 30th July: Artists Exhibition featuring Trina Hart.

Pottery Bowls Workshop

with Sally Ovenden. Limited places.

Wednesday: 26th July: 1.30 to 3.30pm. 

A relaxing afternoon making and decorating your own pottery bowl with Sally Ovenden from Just SO Studio. £65 pp includes all materials and firings.

To book, or find out more about any of the above events, please follow The Strawberry Gallery on social media or contact Strawberry Gallery.

To read more about The Strawberry Gallery, please click here.

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The Strawberry Gallery

106 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE

07809 431866

info.strawberrygallery@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/strawberrygallery

The gallery is open:

Tuesdays: 10am to 4pm

Wednesdays: 10am to 1pm

Fridays & Saturdays: 10am to 4pm at the moment.

Open Mic Nights at The Gun Inn

The Open Mic Night takes place at The Gun Inn Every Thursday evening from 7.30pm.

No need to book, simply, go along to enjoy an evening of singing, playing or listening to singers and musicians over a beer or meal.

Also, The revamped garden and 'The Gun Fire' outdoor kitchen are now fully open and ready for bookings or walk-ins.

Over recent months numerous refurbishment works has taken place at this historic pub, making it a great place to visit for a drink or meal.

The pub are now serving their constantly changing seasonal food menu and grill specialities, as well as light bite bar snacks and Sunday Roast Dinners. 

Bookings are now being taken for the restaurant. Please check with pub for food serving times.

To view some sample menus, please click here.

New Summer Pub Opening Hours

• Monday: 11.30am to 8pm
• Tuesday - Closed
• Wednesday to Sunday: 11.30am to 10pm

On Busier evenings The Gun stays open later and on quieter evenings last orders are called half hour before closing. 

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History of The Gun Inn

We think there has been a dwelling on the site of the Gun Inn since the 1600’s, but the earliest tangible reference is from the Churchwardens accounts of 1783 when it is referred to as ‘The House at the sign of the Gun’. By 1790 it is simply named ‘The Gun’. Various other sources mention ‘The Pot House’ or ‘Ale House’, so we have assumed that rate payers at this property were in fact ‘Landlords’.

We have found reference to 27 landlords since 1783. Two were drowned at Keyhaven, five were named George, two were women and most served for two to three years. The longest serving was Arthur Payne (pictured below) from 1871 until his death in 1909, some 38 years. The most recent tenants, Paul and Jacquie Hill, come in a close second at 33 years service. 

Due to his fame in the world of Wild Fowling, it has often been said that ‘The Gun’ was named for Colonel Peter Hawker’s punt gun, but Hawker didn’t make his first visit to Keyhaven until 1814, some 24 years after the first records appear naming the building as ‘The Gun’. We think it is more likely that the sign post for Hurst Castle simply had a gun on it, and that sign stood in front of the building which now carries its name.

To read the History of The Gun Inn; please click here.

The Gun Inn

Keyhaven Road, Keyhaven, SO41 0TP

01590 642391

landlord@theguninn.co.uk

www.facebook.com/theguninnkeyhaven

www.theguninn.co.uk

Summer Opening Hours

Monday: 11.30am to 8pm
Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday to Sunday: 11.30am to 10pm
On Busier evenings the gun stays open later and on quieter evenings last orders are called half hour before closing. Please check with pub for food serving times.

Group Trips to Hurst Castle

Did you know that Hurst Castle welcome groups, coach trips, education visits and school bookings.

Groups can enjoy the leisurely ferry ride down the Keyhaven River to the castle travelling together on Solent Rose, Hurst Castle's large passenger ferry, before having time to explore the castle - either independently or on a guided tour.

Hurst Castle, is a unique attraction, with centuries of military heritage to discover in this group-friendly venue.

If you are planning a group visit to Hurst Castle they can offer the following:

• 15% discount for groups of 11 people or more paying together (English Heritage members, coach drivers and tour leaders do not count towards the group total) applies to advance bookings only.
• Group café offer and menu choice available, advance booking required.
• Guided tours available on request.
• Free entry for one tour leader.
• Free entry for one coach driver.

To find out more, please visit, www.hurstcastle.co.uk/group-visits

See What's On at Hurst Castle, please click here.

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About Hurst Castle

Hurst Castle was built between 1541 and 1544 by Henry VIII as one of a chain of artillery defences protecting key ports and landing places around southern England from continental attack.  This Tudor castle was also a prison for King Charles I in 1648. At the heart of Hurst Castle is the Tudor fort and you can discover the interesting history of the castle over the years when you visit.

Hurst Castle Open: 27th March to 31st October - 10am to 5.30pm Daily.

• Adult: £6 - Concession: £5.50 - Child: (5-17 years) £4
• Family: (2 adults, 3 children) £19 - Children under 5: Free
• A Local Resident Annual Pass is available for people living locally to Hurst Castle

Well behaved dogs on short leads welcome in Hurst Castle and on Ferry.

Take the Ferry to Hurst Castle: www.hurstcastle.co.uk/how-to-get-here

For further information about your visit please call 01590 642500 or email:
info@hurstcastle.co.uk

Hurst Castle

01590 642500

info@hurstcastle.co.uk

www.hurstcastle.co.uk

www.facebook.com/HurstCastle

Friends of Hurst Castle

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

Get Your Milford on Sea Music Festival Programme

The full line up and timings of the band performances are available in the sustainably sourced paper Milford on Sea Music Festival Programme for just £3.

The programme is now available from: The Village News, The Cave, The Smugglers Inn, The Wash House, No64 Biscuit House, Saltwater Cafe, The Lighthouse, The Strawberry Gallery, Everton Post Office, Shorefield, East End Arms and other village locations. Programmes will also be on sale on the event days.

They may also be for sale on the village green this Saturday.

Please buy a copy if you can, as the sale of programmes makes an important contribution to funding of the music festival.

To read more about the Milford on Sea Music Festival, please click here.

The Free Milford on Sea Music Festival starts on Friday 21st and runs until Sunday 23rd July 2023 on the village green.

Milford on Sea Music Festival

The Festival Team

info@milfordonseamusicfestival.co.uk

www.milfordonseamusicfestival.co.uk

www.facebook.com/MilfordonSeaArtsandMusicFestival

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MILFORD ON SEA NEW BULLETIN

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Do you have any old tools you could donate?

It appears that only a few people have heard of TWAM (Tools with a Mission), and that we have our own collection point for old tools here in Milford on Sea.

TWAM collects any unwanted and usable household or garden tools, and even things like sewing and knitting machines.

They are then refurbished and sorted into tool kits, and sent to the developing world to support communities and create livelihoods.

Milford on Sea Baptist Church supports TWAM and is our local collection point.

If you would like to donate tools, please call Tony Styles on 01590 643109.

About TWAM

TWAM sends unwanted and usable household or garden tools to over 500 organisations every year, each serving 20 to 150 vulnerable members of their communities.

To find out more about TWAM, please click here. www.twam.uk

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Milford on Sea Baptist Church
Barnes Lane, Milford on Sea SO41 0RN
01590 645469

pastormosbaptist@gmail.com 

www.milfordonseabaptist.org.uk

The Bandwagon coming to Milford on Sea Club

Milford on Sea Club have The Bandwagon playing live on Saturday 15th July from 8pm.

The Bandwagon are one of the South's best covers band, playing hits from across 4 decades, and you can also get to enjoy great bar prices!

Everyone is invited. Non Members welcome with a £5 Entry Fee.

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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 and benefit from the excellent drink prices. 

Regular activities include: weekly bingo, discos, live music and entertainment nights.

Non-members welcome to visit the club for a £2 entry fee. Just pop in and see for yourself.

Milford on Sea Club

67 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QG

01590 643209

milfordonseaclub@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/MilfordonSeaClub