Free Saturday Afternoon Live Music at The Gun Inn

More free live music is coming to The Gun Inn, with two energetic folk bands to entertain you this coming Saturday.

Enjoy the music as you have a drink or meal and you can also take a wander in the beautiful pub garden. Why not book a table now?

Saturday 24th August 2024: 4pm to 6pm: 

Captain Crackers & The Curiosities

Captain Crackers & The Curiosities: Based in the New Forest, Captain Crackers and the Curiosities say that they love frolicking through wildflower meadows, splashing across picturesque chalk streams, getting lost in ancient woodland and fetching up sweaty and bedraggled at The Gun Inn. Performances by this band are considered unique events of music and mayhem!

Meet Captain Crackers & The Curiosities at:

www.captaincrackers.band.

and: State of Undress 

The rocky rootsy fiddlesome band, play their own original songs, some traditional songs in their own style, & a few covers just 'cos them love 'em. From thought-provoking to fun!

State of Undress are a national folk rock band who have performed at all the major folk festivals, including Glastonbury!

Meet State of Undress at:

www.facebook.com/StateofUndress

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Upcoming Free Live Music Events at The Gun

Saturday 7th September 2024: 4pm to 6pm. Ed Martin

Ed Martin has a passion to entertain, he plays the forgotten gems and the "no way, I remember this tune" kind of songs. If he plays a classic it will be with his own little spin on it. No backing tracks, just live music from Marvin Gaye to Mumford, Will-I-Am to Womack.

Listen to Ed at:

https://soundcloud.com/user-345706375

Saturday 21st September 2024: 4pm to 6pm. John & Tatt - The Woven Crows

John Burke & Tatt Hussein from the fields of Glastonbury to a New Forest pub. The guys perform live acoustic covers. Singer songwriter John is an incredible acoustic artist, performing classic covers of well known songs with over 24 years of live gigging experience, and John's voice is simply superb.

Listen to the John singing 'Valerie':

www.youtube.com/johnandtatt

and at www.johnburkemusic.co.uk.

October 2024:  Ocktoberfest

Details to follow nearer the event.

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Regular Events at The Gun

Quiz Night at The Gun Inn

Every First Sunday of each month from 7pm.

Teams of up to 6 people. Bring a team or come and join up with new people on the night. 

(£2 entry fee per person).

Booking for the quiz is not essential as you can just come along and join in on the night, but booking a table is highly recommended if you are bringing a team.

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Folk Band & Open Mic Night at The Gun Inn

Every First and Third Thursday each month from 7.30pm.

Come along to an informal an evening of singing, playing or listening to singers and musicians. All types of music, from folk to whatever you fancy.

At the same time enjoy a beer, glass of wine, your favourite tipple, or a meal from the extensive menu using the best British seasonal produce.

Everyone welcome.

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The Gun Inn

Keyhaven Road, Keyhaven, SO41 0TP

01590 642391

landlord@theguninn.co.uk

www.facebook.com/theguninnkeyhaven

www.theguninn.co.uk

The Gun is now Open Daily from 11.30am to 7pm. (Please check for kitchen serving times)

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Mobsters and Molls Murder Mystery Dinner at The Beach House

A Murder Mystery Dinner, organised by Nova from New Forest Events, is coming to The Beach House at on the Saturday 12th October 2024 starting at 6.30pm.

After last year's sell-out events, you can now experience a brand new storyline with a Mobsters and Molls Murder theme as you indulge in a three course meal.

The evening is set in the 1920's with mafia bosses as secrets and lies linger in the air. Stay alert, as every bite and conversation might reveal the clues needed to solve the mystery hiding in the shadows.

You will have your own distinctive character with a personalized biography for the night as you participate in three hours of thrilling, unscripted immersive mystery gameplay orchestrated by an expert host. (Feel free to dress up for the night.). 

At the end of the evening there will be awards for best death and best actor.

Tickets: £65pp.

Places are selling fast, so please book via: 

www.newforestevents.uk.

Join the New Forest Events Email List to find out about all the other events coming soon, please click here.

New Forest Events

Event Organiser: Nova Milesko

07894 588002

hello@newforestevents.uk

www.newforestevents.uk

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The Beach House

Park Lane, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PT
01590 643044
beachhouse.reception@hall-woodhouse.co.uk

www.beachhousemilfordonsea.co.uk
www.facebook.com/thebeachhousehw

To Read the history of Westover Hall 

before it became The Beach House, please click image above. 

Actors sought for 2025 production of 'And a Nightingale Sang'

Planning is underway for another theatrical production at The Bridge in May/June 2025. The show is inviting any men and women amateur actors who would like to be involved. (The cast is especially in need of 20 to 40 year old men).

The production will be the classic 'And a Nightingale Sang' by C. P. Taylor, and will be directed by Wendy Mason, who is looking forward to lots of new faces joining the show.

Casting will take place soon, so if you would like to be involved, or for more information, please contact Wendy on

wendymason673@gmail.com.

Valuation Day at New Forest Emporium

New Forest Emporium are hosting another Valuation Day between 10am to 2pm on Saturday 24th August 2024.

Antiques expert, Sarah Cordory will be on hand to provide a valuation of a variety of items, such as Jewellery, Tin Toys, Antiques, Collectables and Art glass.

If you choose that you may wish to sell any items on the day cash purchases may be agreed.

No need to book just go along.

Any enquiries, or if you would prefer to book a consultation, please call Wendy on 07811 767510.

During the Valuation Day you can get a homemade cake, coffee, or lunch in The Nako Café.

To book a table in advance please call 07811 767510 or contact: 

info@forestemporium.co.uk.

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About The New Forest Emporium

The New Forest Emporium was opened in July 2023 by Wendy Carr, and features an eclectic range of items from numerous traders. Such as antiques, vintage, retro, contemporary, and collectables. The emporium is crammed full with a surprising variety of art, curios, furniture, glass, china and jewellery to choose from.

There are also many items to spruce up your garden, such as bistro tables & chairs, Haddon stone ornaments, urns, planters, obelisks, sculptured metal work, and fire pits. Plus trees, shrubs, roses, ponds, pumps, fish food, and water plants. 

Dogs welcome.

Venue Hire: The inside, or outside spaces at The New Forest Emporium, can be hired by the hour, or full day. The spaces provide an ideal environment for workshops, community groups, classes, pop-ups. wakes, events and more.

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About The Nako Café: The cafe situated inside The New Forest Emporium opened in July 2023 and it is owned and run by Roxanne and Wendy.

They serves breakfast, lunch, soup, salad, speciality coffee & home-made cakes (including gluten free) - and on occasions, afternoon cream tea. 

The café is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9.30am to 4:30pm. Dogs are welcome, and tables can be booked in advance.

New Forest Emporium & The Nako Café

New Forest Water Gardens, Newlands Manor Farm, Milford on Sea, SO41 0JH
07534 442215
info@forestemporium.co.uk

www.newforestemporium.com

www.thenakocafe.co.uk
www.facebook.com/newforestemporium

www.facebook.com/nakocafe

Located in the Water Gardens at the junction of Christchurch Road A337 and Lymington Road B3058 which becomes the High Street in Milford on Sea.

Keep in touch with The Bridge

The Bridge have proudly announced that they now has passed 1000 followers on Facebook.

Sitting at the heart of the village centre, The Bridge, which was formerly the Milford on Sea Community Centre, provides entertainment, classes and activities for all ages across the community.

With so much constantly going on it can be hard to keep track, and of course you could miss something you are interested in, so following them on Facebook can help.

The website is also a great source of information at

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

To follow The Bridge of Facebook, please visit:

www.facebook.com/MoS-Community-Centre

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The Bridge 

Formerly: Milford on Sea Community Centre

Sea Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PH

01590 644861

office@moscommunitycentre.org.uk 

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

www.facebook.com/MoS-Community-Centre

Box Office Open:

Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm

01590 644861

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Private Events at The Beach House

Did you know that The Beach House are happy to host private events?

If you have any type of gathering coming up, this historic venue is a great place to get together whilst enjoying the elegant surroundings and excellent sea views.

So, if you have a anniversary, birthday, or any other reason to celebrate, or simply meet up with a small or large group of friends or family, The Beach House could be ideal.

To find out more, please contact The Beach House Team on 01590 643044 or email: 

beachhouse.reception@hall-woodhouse.co.uk.

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The Beach House

Park Lane, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PT
01590 643044

beachhouse.reception@hall-woodhouse.co.uk
www.beachhousemilfordonsea.co.uk
www.facebook.com/thebeachhousehw

To Read the history of Westover Hall 

before it became The Beach House, please click image above.

Temporary Bathing Warning at Milford on Sea Beach & Dane Stream

Update Tuesday 20th August 2024

Southern Water has apologised and promised to launch an investigation after a sewage discharge killed hundreds of fish in the Dane Stream, Milford on Sea.

The company said an electrical fault at its pumping station was the issue.

The Environment Agency website no longer has a warning again bathing locally. Please click here.

Milford on Sea's Bathing Water Profile has had 'Excellent bathing water quality' for many years and holds the highest 3 Star rating. 

Let's hope that incidents such as this do not reoccur.

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Yesterday, Friday 16th August 2024, The New Forest District Council issued a temporary warning against bathing and swimming in Milford on Sea. This warning is expected to be lifted on Sunday 18th August 2024. Notices have been placed along the seafront and cliffs.

It has also been observed that large numbers of dead fish are lying in the Dane Stream in the Pleasure Grounds, and one dead fish was also seen under New Lane bridge over The Cut.

As at 7am this morning there were no warnings on the Dane Stream or The Cut Footbridges where numbers of children go crabbing, so those with children, or dogs, might wish to keep them out of the water for now.

Reports have been made to all official bodies. An assumption that the the dead fish and the 'incident' on the warning notices may be connected is not unreasonable.

The incident, is reported to have been caused by a power outage to Southern Water's site, which resulted in wastewater (sewage) entering their network and flooding the pumping station.

It is hard to say how disappointing this is in light of the village being so used to having a 'Blue Flag Beach.'  Hopefully, our normal safe fun in the sea will be restored soon.

To view the current situation, please click here.

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The New Forest District Council issued the following warning: 

Milford on Sea - Advice against bathing issued

An advisory has been issued by the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) Environment Agency (EA) against bathing in the sea at Milford on Sea.

The incident, caused by a power outage to Southern Water's site, resulted in wastewater entering their network and flooding the pumping station.

Although the power issue has been resolved, the precautionary measure against bathing is expected to be in place from today (Friday 16 August 2024) until Sunday, 18 August 2024.

We are installing signs on site today to advise of the no bathing guidance.

When safe to swim in the area the signs will be removed, the Environment Agency's website will be updated, and we will add the information to our social media channels.

We are working closely with Southern Water, the Environment Agency, and other partners to monitor the situation.

Volunteer Meeting for Milford on Sea Music Festival 2025

Plans are underway for the Milford on Sea Music Festival 2025, and the search is on for valuable volunteers to help this free community event next summer!

Everyone interested in helping out are invited to come along to the: 

• Music Festival Volunteer Meeting on Tuesday 27th August 2024 from 7pm to 9pm in All Saint's Church Hall.

The next Milford on Sea Music Festival 2025 will take place on Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th July 2025.

Volunteers are needed to cover the following important roles, either as a Team Leader or Foot Soldier:

• Health & Safety.
• Security and Medical.
• Site Building.
• Administration.
• Volunteer Co-ordination.
• Food Safety.
• Social Media.
• Sponsorship Sales.
• Sponsorship Administration.
• Email Response.
• Donation Buckets.
• Bar.
• Information Tent.
• Programme & Merchandise Sales.
• Litter and Waste Management.
• Toilet Management.
• Road Barrier Manning.

Key Service Providers that remain to be arranged are:

• Stage and Marquee Hire. 
• Bin Provider. 
• Portable Toilet Provider. 
• CCCTV Provider.
• Wi-Fi Provider.
• Radios Provider. 

The Music Festival Site Management is led by Paul White, Mike Thorpe, and Adrian Saunders. Bar Management is led by Jon Crouch.

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About the Milford on Sea Music Festival

The Milford on Sea Music Festival is a free community event created for the village to enjoy and organised entirely by village volunteers.

The music festival is funded by generous sponsors, Friends of the Festival, donations, programme sales, and commissions on festival stalls.

Milford on Sea Music Festival
Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th July 2025
Milford on Sea Village Green
info@milfordonseamusicfestival.org
www.milfordonseamusicfestival.org

The Friends of Hurst Castle are looking for a Chairman & Volunteers

The Friends of Hurst Castle are looking for volunteers to become Chairman and Secretary on their friendly easy-going committee.

Qualifications are simply to have an interest in Hurst Castle, and a sense of humour.

Meetings are held approx. four times a year, and a job description is available on application.

Please note: Candidates for these positions also need to be, or become, members of The Friends of Hurst Castle. 

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About the Friends of Hurst Castle

The Friends are a local support group to Hurst Castle who are also always happy to welcome new friends and volunteers.

Members support Hurst Castle with their membership fees. Some members provide hands-on help in any way they can, which over the years has included enhancement of the building, mounting information panels and displays, guiding visitors and research.

There is also an active social programme, and a regular newsletter; Hurst Tidings, which has published over 100 editions. As well as news about the castle, it features articles that range from history to the environment, as well as coverage of activities and events organised for all members to enjoy.

Annual Subscriptions:

• Single: £14
• Joint: £22.50: Includes two adults at one address.
• Family: £35: Includes two adults at one address, and their children or grandchildren aged 17 and under.

Please Note: Only three children may be taken into the castle per visit.  Additional children will of course be welcome, at the current entry fee of £5.50 per child aged 5-17, while children under five remain free of charge.

Membership includes free entry to Hurst Castle.

If you would like to become a member, please email trjhayne@gmail.com

Friends of Hurst Castle

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

Hurst Castle

01590 642500

info@hurstcastle.co.uk

www.hurstcastle.co.uk

www.facebook.com/HurstCastle

Auditions announced for Village Pantomime 2025

If you would like to be part of next January's Milford on Sea Village Pantomime, auditions will be held on Sunday 8th September 2.30pm at The Bridge.

The 2025 pantomime will be Dick Whittington and His Cat early in January 2025.

Everyone is invited to join in.

Whatever your talents; acting, singing, painting, creating, sewing, admin - the production team can put them to use so please get in touch if you’re interested in joining us.

This exciting production is ready and waiting to be brought to life so don't miss out on this great opportunity to join the cast and crew.

To book your place at the auditions, or for more details about joining the backstage crew, please contact:

Brenda on 07702 858987 - brendavoce@hotmail.com or

Chrissy on 07798 868184 - chriskingcoaching@yahoo.co.uk

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The Bridge has a wide variety of entertainment with something for everyone. 

Check out what is coming up at www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk/whats-on.

The Bridge 

Formerly: Milford on Sea Community Centre

Sea Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PH

01590 644861

enquiries@moscommunitycentre.org.uk

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

www.facebook.com/MoS-Community-Centre

The Bridge Box Office Open:

Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm

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Village Art Exhibitions featuring in Hampshire Open Studios

Hampshire Open Studios is back again this year where local artists & craft studios will be open on dates from the Saturday 17th August to Bank Holiday Monday 26th August 2024. 

The event features many artists from Milford on Sea and the surrounding New Forest area. Local village events to enjoy are listed below:

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Keyhaven Artists' Summer Art Exhibition

Saturday 10th August until Bank Holiday Monday 26th August 2024. 10am to 4pm.

The six local Milford on Sea artists exhibiting are Shaun Stevens: Watercolours, local scenes & giftware. Sue Page: Semi-precious gemstone jewellery. Kate Smith: New Forest Lino Printmaker, Lucy Bramley: Fused glass, jewellery, and giftware. Sally Ovenden: Ceramics inspired by nature. and Rachel Palmer: Ceramic sculpture and pottery.

Everyone is invited to come along to simply enjoy viewing the art, and if you fancy, you can buy some artwork to brighten your home.

Refreshments available to visitors in aid of Milford & Keyhaven Sea Scouts.

Venue: Keyhaven Scout Hut, Keyhaven Road, S041 OTP.

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Kate Danby Exhibition

Friday 23rd August until Bank Holiday Monday 26th August 2024. 10am to 4pm.

Church Hill Studio: Kate draws her inspiration and ideas from coastal and country scenes, and she works mainly in oils.

Venue: Old Walls, Church Hill, Milford on Sea,SO41 0QJ.

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Four Artist Exhibition

Saturday 17th August & Sunday 18th August 2024. 10am to 4pm.

and

Thursday 22nd August to Monday 26th August 2024. 10am to 4pm.

Vibrant paintings, prints and cards with an eclectic mix of subjects from four painters inspired by the local coast and more.

Featured Artists: Heather Jolliffe, Jane Andrews, Claire Ferrar, and Hilary Linda.

Venue: Crinan, West Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0NZ.

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Eileen & Peter Sey Exhibition

Saturday 17th August & Monday 26th August 2024. 10am to 4pm.

Eileen, Paintings inspired by natural forms of landscapes & coastlines, ranging from representational to abstract in acrylics & oils, textiles.

Peter, Paintings in acrylics, pen & ink prints, local views.

Venue: Coppins, Barnes Lane, Milford-on-Sea, SO41 0RR

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All Saints' Church Hall Art Exhibition

Saturday 17th August & Monday 26th August 2024. 10am to 4.30pm.

Featuring local artists: Christine Calder, David Comley, Joyce Grainger, Janet Wheat, Mary Williams ARBSA. 

A range of styles using all media including paint, ink, mixed media, textiles, wood and craft in which we express our delight in colour, pattern and form. 

If possible, tea and homemade cake served in aid of charity

Venue: All Saints' Church Hall, Greenbanks Close, Milford on Sea, SO41 0SQ

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Splinters Art Exhibition

Saturday 17th August & Monday 26th August 2024. 10am to 4pm. (Except BH until 4pm)

Featuring local artists: Enid Freshwater, Cathy Beggs, Jo Britton, Gill Stopher, Barbara Rousseau, Sheila Thompson, M’eudail Latham & Ann Warren. 

Splinters are are a group of artists who meet regularly to paint & exchange ideas, working in all media and subject matter.

Venue: The Bridge, Sea Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PH

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Art on the Green 

Saturday 17th August & Sunday 18th August. 9am to 5pm.

Exhibition from local artists with art to view, enjoy and buy.

Venue: Milford on Sea Village Green.

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To view map of all Open Studios, please click here.

Hampshire Open Studios
www.hampshireopenstudios.org.uk/artists/newforest

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Danielle announced as a finalist in the Texture Stylist of the Year

Local hairdresser, Danielle Willis of Ivy Hair Studio was recently announced as a finalist in the Texture Stylist of the Year in the Salon Awards 2024. The finals take place in November 2024 and we hope Danielle can bring the title back to the village.

Milford on Sea based Danielle has seventeen years experience in the hairdressing industry, and her specialty lies in the art of embracing natural texture, particularly curly hair. 

After experiencing her own curly hair journey, she has mastered the transformative power of the curly girl method, and performs the craft of dry cutting curly hair to unveil its full potential.

The Ivy Hair Studio provide one to one hair appointments and guides you on the best colours and cuts that will compliment your style and skin tone. Services include Curly Hair Dry Cutting, Balayage, Highlights, Haircare and Styling Advice.

To see all of Danielle's hair services, or to book an appointment, please click here.

Ivy Hair Studio

16 Swallow Drive, Milford on Sea, SO41 0XD

daniellemariehairstylist@gmail.com

www.instagram.com/ivy.hairstudio

www.facebook.com/ivyhairstudiodanielle