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27 November 2023

Verveine Christmas Lunch Tasting Menu

Verveine have announced their Christmas Lunch Tasting Menu, which will be running on lunchtimes from Wednesday 6th December until Saturday 23rd of December 2023.

As always, each course made by David Wykes has a twist! Take a look:

Thermal mulled wine

Clementine and pine
Home smoked salmon and Babycham
Prawn cocktail, toast ice cream

The trimmings’
Brixham Hake, parsnip, cranberry, bread
sauce smoked bacon fat

All of the selection box! Why choose one?

Can you flambé an ice cream?

Mince pie, Mon Cheri, Lemon meringue

Cocktails
Christmas tree martini, Christmas pudding
Rum cocktail, Mirror espresso

Chance to Win Verveine Cook Book & Spice Tins

Anyone on Facebook who shares the Verveine post below has a chance to win a either signed copy of the Verveine Cook Book, a set of Verveine Spices Tins, or a £50 Verveine Voucher for 2024. Three winners will be chosen at random on 15th of December 2023.

To visit post, please click here.   

To book for lunch, please call 01590 642176 or contact: info@verveine.co.uk.

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Gifts from Verveine

Perfect presents for the foodies in your life.

Verveine Spice Tin Blends.

Spices & Seasonings blended by David Wykes.

To add to the existing range, there are two new editions to the Verveine Spice and Seasoning Collection, Marine Salt and Merchants Pepper. Inspired by a love of sea and the exotic ingredients it’s brings to our shores these seasonings work perfectly with fish and shellfish, an essential edition to any food lovers pantry.

Available to buy online or from the restaurant. Please click here to view range.

Spiced Christmas Pudding Rum Liquor

Bottled Verveine original clear rum and ready to give your Christmas celebrations some extra spice. And yes it really does taste like Christmas pudding!

Cocoa Nib & Coffee Rum Liquor

Original Verveine clear cocoa nib and coffee rum liquor bottled and ready to give your Christmas celebrations a kick. Perfect present for any coffee lovers out there.

Both available to buy from the restaurant (Collection only.)

The Verveine Cook Book

Author David Wykes, Verveine Chef/Patron. 

This beautiful hard-backed book would grace any kitchen or coffee table with its exceptional recipes and spectacular photography.

Gift Vouchers. Available in the restaurant or on the website now.


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Verveine Christmas Supper Club

This is a great way to enjoy a social gathering, meet new people, and at the same time experience David Wykes incredible dishes.

The Supper Club consists of One Communal Table and 4 courses for £32.

Upcoming dates:



Verveine Christmas Supper Club on Wednesday 13th December 2023. Arrival at 7.15pm, food served at 7.30pm.

Verveine Supper Club on Wednesday 17th January 2024. Further dates for 2024 will be announced.

To book, please call 01590 642176 or contact: info@verveine.co.uk.

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About Verveine Fish Market Restaurant

Verveine was opened in February 2010 by renowned chef/patron David Wykes. This exceptional fish restaurant offers high quality and relaxed dining in a cordial atmosphere, whilst serving imaginative, unusual and exciting modern dishes. Dining at Verveine is quite simply, 'A dining experience'.

The restaurant holds a Five Star Exceptional Food Rating in the renowned Harden's Guide.

They take a slightly different approach to dining out, rather than selecting dishes they ask: How many courses would you like? - Is there anything you don't fancy eating? - and Do you have any allergies?

From there, they create a meal to include a mixture of Verveine favourites alongside new and seasonally inspired creations with the very best ingredients.

They offer great value 2 or 3 course lunches, a 6 course tasting lunch, through to exceptional evening tasting menus with 4, 6 or 8 courses. Gift vouchers are also available all year round.

On selected dates throughout the year, they also run The Supper Club, which consists of One Communal Table with an enticingly priced 4 course menu. This is a great way to meet people and enjoy a fun evening with delicious food! 

Verveine
98 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE
01590 642176

Christmas Gifts for your furry friend

If you are looking for some Christmas treats for your dog, cat or local wildlife this year, then Paddy's Pool in the village can help.

Choose from a large selection gifts & hampers: Luxury Christmas Hampers from £25, Small Gift Set £12.99, Large Gift Set £16.99, Ruff & Tumble Dog Drying Coats, Doggy Advent Calendars now £6, as well as some festive specials!

If you would like some smaller festive fun treats or toys, the following favourite brands are stocked: Forthglade, Kong, Fish4dogs, Natures menu, Adios plastic & more! 


Last orders for Hampers: Friday 15th December 2023. (Collection on 21st December.)

If your dog loves to get in the water, you and they may like a Ruff & Tumble Drying Coat.

The coats come in a colourful range, and are designed with care and made from top quality double-layer cotton towelling. 

The ultimate solution for managing wet dogs!



To buy any of the above, please pop into Paddy's Pool on Milford Trading Estate, Laundry Lane, Milford on Sea, SO41 0WJ or contact: 01590 643054
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About Paddy's Pool & Grooming Studio

Run by a professional and dedicated owner who's passionate about dogs. Services offered include a welcoming canine hydrotherapy pool for your dog. Ideal if your dog needs to recuperate from an injury or an operation, help with a weight loss programme, gain confidence in the water or simply enjoy an occasional good fun swim.

These is also a well-stocked Pet Shop, as well as a Grooming Studio

To find out more please click here.

Paddy's Pool Canine Hydrotherapy
Milford Trading Estate, Laundry Lane, Milford on Sea, SO41 0WJ
01590 643054

Milford on Sea Christmas Dining Guide


Enjoy dining out with family and friends in Milford on Sea this ChristmasBookings now being taken.
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The Smugglers Inn:
CHRISTMAS MENU - Please click here.
CHRISTMAS DAY MENU - Please check with restaurant: 
01590 644414 - 88 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE 
Dog Friendly.


Ray's Italian Kitchen: 
CHRISTMAS MENU - Please click here.
CHRISTMAS EVE BRUNCH - Please click here.
PRIVATE DINING - Please click here.
01590 645300 - 11 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF
Dog Friendly Courtyard.


The Lazy Lion: 
CHRISTMAS MENU - Please click here.
01590 641111 - 32 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD
Dog Friendly.


The Beach House: 
CHRISTMAS MENU - Please click here.
CHRISTMAS DAY/NEW YEAR MENU - Please click here.
www.beachhousemilfordonsea.co.uk - www.facebook.com/thebeachhouse
01590 643044 - Park Lane, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PT
Dog Friendly.


The Cedar Tree at South Lawn: 
PRE-CHRISTMAS MENU - Please click here.
CHRISTMAS DAY/NEW YEAR MENU - Please click here.
www.southlawnhotel.co.uk - www.facebook.com/southlawnhotel
01590 643911 - Lymington Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0RF
Dog Friendly.


The Lighthouse: 
CHRISTMAS FESTIVE MENU - please click here.
CHRISTMAS FUNCTIONS MENU - please click here.
NEW YEARS' EVE - Please check with restaurant:
01590 718040 - Hurst Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PY
Dog Friendly.


The Gun Inn:
Book before 10th November to receive a 10% discount. 
CHRISTMAS MENU - Please click here.
01590 642391 - Saltgrass Lane, Keyhaven, Lymington, SO41 0TP
Dog Friendly.


Verveine: 
CHRISTMAS MENU - Please check with restaurant:
www.verveine.co.uk - www.facebook.com/VerveineFishMarketRestaurant
01590 642176 - 98 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE
Saltwater - Brunch Restaurant:
CHRISTMAS MENU - Please check with restaurant:
www.saltwatermilford.com - www.facebook.com/saltcafe106
01590 718390 - 60 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE
Dog Friendly.
Needles Eye CafĂ©: 
CHRISTMAS MENU - Please check with restaurant:
www.needleseyecafe.co.uk - www.facebook.com/needleseyecafe
01590 642458 - Seafront Promenade, Hurst Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PY
Dog Friendly.


Britannia Thai: 
CHRISTMAS MENU - Please check with restaurant:
www.britanniathai.com/milfordonsea - www.facebook.com/BritanniaThai
01590 642226 - 1 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF
 

Monsoori Heights: 
CHRISTMAS MENU - Please check with restaurant:
01590 644441 - 69 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QFWine Bar & Tapas




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Have an informal Christmas get-together over a coffee, wine or beer.

BARS, CAFES & TEA SHOPS

The Cave:
01590 642195 - 2 Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QH
Dog Friendly. - Open Christmas Day: 12noon to 2pm. 

The Wash House: 
27 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF
Dog Friendly.
The Paddle on the Green:
www.thepaddleonthegreen.com - www.facebook.com/thepaddleonthegreen
01590 642718 - 4 Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD
Dog Friendly.


Polly's Pantry Tea Rooms

01590 645558 - 46 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD
Dog Friendly.

The Pickled Weasel Bakehouse & Takeaway: 
www.facebook.com/PickledWeasel
01590 641155 - 54 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD

Hurst Castle CafĂ©: 
www.hurstcastle.co.uk - www.facebook.com/HurstCastle
01590 642344 - Hurst Castle, Hurst Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QU
Dog Friendly.

Braxton Gardens & Tea Room: 
www.braxtongardens.co.uk - www.facebook.com/braxtongardens
01590 643601 - Braxton Courtyard, Lymore Lane, Milford on Sea, SO41 0TX - Dog Friendly.

New Forest Emporium & Cafe
07534 442215 - New Forest Water Gardens, Newlands Manor Farm, Milford on Sea, SO41 0JH Dog Friendly.

Camellias Coffee Shop & Restaurant: 
www.evertonnurseries.co.uk - www.facebook.com/evertongardencentre
01590 642155 - Farmers Walk, Everton, SO41 0JZ
Dog Friendly.

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Junior Christmas Party at Milford Tennis Club

Milford Tennis Club are holding a Junior Christmas Party for Ages 5 to 12 years and all kids in the age group are invited.

The party will be held from 4pm to 6pm on Friday 15th December 2023.

This children's event includes tennis on court and games in the clubhouse, and for some more fun, wear your Christmas jumpers & hats.

Food & drink included.

Tickets: Members: £6 / Non-Members: £8. 
Pre-booking required.

Please contact Tennis Club: 
01590 643899

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Dan's Christmas Holiday Camp

The Holiday Camp hosted by Dan Hitchins is for Mini Tennis Reds: Ages 5 to 8 years.

This event will take place from 9am to 12.30pm on Wednesday 20th December 2023.

Tickets: Members: £18 / Non-Members: £25.

To Book, please visit:

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Junior Club Nights & Tennis Coaching

If you have any questions about the regular Junior Club Nights or coaching sessions, please do not hesitate to contact:

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

Bring the kids to a Merry M3 Christmas Party

A Merry M3 Christmas Party will be held in The Bridge on Monday 18th December 2023 from 2pm to 4pm.

The event is ideal and lots of fun for children ages 10 and under, together with their families.

From sweet treats to sparkly crafts, festive games to disco dancing, there’s something for everyone at this family-friendly event. 

Get ready for a holly jolly party that will leave your family feeling merry and bright!

Santa’s making his list and checking it twice; he is looking forward to hearing all your children’s Christmas wishes in his enchanting winter grotto.

Tickets: Child £6 - 2 and Under £3

Children must be accompanied - Free Pre-school area.


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About M3
M3 is the new name for Milford Monday Madness, which was was launched by The Bridge in the summer of 2022 with the purpose to provide activities for the age group between the Seahorse Community Stay & Play Group and Youth Club. 

The series included seasonal celebrations, workshops, and performances, primarily aimed at children aged 4 to 10 years who attend along with their families.

The events ran every Monday in the Summer Holidays (except bank holidays) and on other special dates throughout the year.  

The series is programmed by a small team of three (all parents at Milford on Sea Primary School) and the days are supported by both parent volunteers and volunteers from the Bridge Team.  

In 2023, M3 provided magic, music, movies, craft, and storybook making sessions, in addition to the Easter, Christmas, Halloween and Summer Celebrations.

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The Bridge 
Formerly: Milford on Sea Community Centre
Sea Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PH
01590 644861

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

Memoryworks Sessions come to Milford on Sea

Memoryworks, an organisation enabling people to live well with dementia, are now running a new Memory Group Every Monday between 1.30pm to 2.30pm at The Bridge in Milford on Sea.

Group sessions are available in Milford on Sea for £12 per person per session, together with a free Memoryworks Activity Group in New Milton that meets once a month for people with dementia and their carers. 

The Memory Group is based on Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and aims to help improve attention, problem-solving skills and overall mental well-being for people living with memory loss or dementia.

The Memoryworks Team aim to offer engaging and interactive sessions in a supportive and friendly environment.

What is Cognitive Stimulation Therapy?

Cognitive Stimulation therapy is used to help people living with dementia to maximise cognition, independence, and well-being. The UK Government NICE guidance (2006, 2018) on the management of dementia  recommends  the use of group Cognitive Stimulation for people with mild to moderate dementia, irrespective of drug treatments received. 

The programme provides mental stimulation so that people can create new connections. It encourages new ideas, thoughts, and associations so that people experience the process of learning again, and it stimulates memory so that people can reconnect with their identity. 

Why is Cognitive Stimulation Therapy important for people with dementia? 

CST is important because, as well as stimulating the mind, the group sessions offer an opportunity to share experiences and talk with other people with dementia in a relaxed and supportive way.  Being part of the group helps to build self-esteem, to feel better about yourself  and more confident to join in conversations and interests. 70% of groups said they were less lonely, and 2/3 thirds said that their mood had improved. 

What is the service? 
 
Memoryworks offers a vital early stage support with our structured programme of group activities and discussions. Their aim is to keep people’s mind active and engaged. This counters the risk of people becoming withdrawn which results in further impairment due to loss of skills and confidence.  Each group meets for one hour once a week for a period of 14 weeks. We have small groups of eight to encourage discussion. 

What about the carers? 

Carers provide 1.1 billion hours of unpaid care to the 944,000 people living with dementia in the UK. Whilst loved ones attend the group Memoryworks offers an opportunity to share the ups and downs of their lives and some of the challenges that dementia can bring in a supportive environment over a cup of tea. Health professionals are invited to talk informally based on the carers needs. 


To find out more about the Memoryworks Sessions: 
Please contact Elena Prieto-Ruiz, Lead CST Facilitator for Memoryworks Hampshire CIC on: 07590 503210 or email: 

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OTHR VILLAGE SERVICES FOR ELDERLY & DEMENTIA

The Milford on Sea Charitable Trust is a village organisation providing a valuable support to the elderly and those with dementia. Services include:

Milford Volunteer Drivers (MVD): Provide reliable transport for villagers to medical appointments. During this time, the group was driving 40 people a week to medical appointments.

Milford Music: Held Second & Fourth Thursday of every month from 2pm to 3.30pm in the Bridge. This inclusive community music group is open to anyone who likes to sing, or just sit and listen to the music. People affected by dementia, or any other conditions, are particularly welcomed with a family member or carer. 

Memory Afternoons: Held First & Third Thursday afternoon of every month from 2pm to 3.30pm in the Bridge. Anyone who is caring at home for a relative or friend is welcome, either with or without the person they care for. There are games and reminiscence activities.

To find out more, please click here.

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Driving Miss Daisy Lymington can provide round trip transport for anyone wanting to go to Memoryworks sessions. Please click here for their contact details.

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About Memoryworks

Memoryworks Hampshire is a Community Interest Company (CIC) enabling people to live well with dementia.

There are different ways in which they can help people with dementia improve their memory and thinking skills. One way is Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) a therapeutic system designed to help improve cognitive skills for people living with memory loss or dementia.

Memoryworks
07590 503210

26 November 2023

Milford Pre-School Plus Christmas Fair on Saturday

Milford on Sea Pre-School Plus Christmas Fair & Raffle Saturday 2nd December from 2pm to 4pm.

This is certainly an event for the whole family to enjoy!

They will have lots of Christmas Crafts. Christmas baking, face painting, bottle tombola, homemade gifts, mulled wine and Santa's Grotto! And a excellent Christmas Raffle with amazing prizes such as:
  • Annual Family membership at Shorefield.
  • Afternoon tea for two at Otters Nursery.
  • The Retreat - Massage and shellac nails.
  • A block of 5 yoga lessons.
  • Family breakfast at The Lighthouse.
  • £50 voucher The Haven.
  • Hurst Castle family trip.
  • And lots more!
Tickets now on sale at pre-school.



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About Milford on Sea Pre-School Plus

The Pre-School are an active, energetic, nurturing and developing pre-school that has been established for over 30 years. They encourage children to learn through play and have extensive knowledge, expertise, space and resources to help children develop in line with the EYFS curriculum. 

The Pre-School's vibrant, engaging indoor space includes Role Play Stations, a Technology Corner, Creative Area, Reading Snug and Loft Playhouse. The large outdoor space includes a Forest School, Allotment, Outdoor Play Area, Mud Kitchen and Sand Pit.

They accept children aged 2 years and 9 months upwards, and help prepare children with their transition to Primary School.

Milford on Sea Pre-School Plus also run a Holiday Club, and After School Club for Milford on Sea Primary School. 

Milford on Sea Pre-School Plus
Lymington Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0RF
01590 644684