Music & Meals at South Lawn's 'Outside Inn'

South Lawn Hotel are almost ready to welcome everyone to The Outside Inn. 

A main marquee is being erected on Friday 9th April and the structures will create a Covid compliant Courtyard Inn as a Pop Up for people to enjoy for 5 weeks.

Owner, Tim commented: "Dress code is strictly for the weather and we urge anyone to remember that any structure we are using can only have walls on 50% of its sides to comply with the restrictions.  Temperature will of course be weather dependant and can change by the hour, (bring a coat just in case). 

We have new Wednesday to Saturday Menus and a Sunday offering which provides a more traditional Sunday fayre. 

We are open from Wednesday to Sunday each week except for the first week when we will open on Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th. Opening times are 12 noon to 8pm each day with last orders for main meals at 7pm. We have live background music from 6pm to 8pm each evening with an additional slot of 2pm to 4pm on those lazy Sunday afternoons.

We are taking bookings and it doesn't matter whether you come for a coffee, a full meal, a snack or just a drink. its up to you,  We have loads of tables all socially distanced but we are expecting and hoping to get busy.

We would like to thank Ivan for arranging our first weeks line who will be providing what we know will be some amazing background music."

Music Programme - April

Tues 13th April
Romeo Valente at
The Outside Inn

• Monday 12th April: 6pm to 8pm. The Go Go Five
• Tuesday 13th April: 6pm-8pm. Romeo Valente
• Wednesday 14th April: 6pm-8pm. John James Newman
• Thursday 15th April: 6pm-8pm. Millie Sandford
• Friday 16th April: 6pm-8pm. Smiley
• Saturday 17th April: 6pm-8pm. Melissa Jo
• Sunday 18th April: 2pm-4pm. Ellie Evans and the 6pm-8pm. Jan Robinson

South Lawn are sponsoring a charity every day and the South Lawn team are pleased to donate 50% of any cash tips to that days cause.  

The team are happy for any charity to put themselves forward for support and would expect a representative to promote 'their charity evening', they can if they wish run a one prize raffle for which the hotel will provide a meal for 2.  

Any nights that have no specific charity will be left to the South Lawn team to decide who they support.  So if you are raising funds please let Tim know on 01590 643911 and he will find you a date to call your own.

Tim said; "The restrictions are still tough and you will be required to be sat at a table to order, eat and drink a have a great system to look after you so please come and join us.  Please respect our responsibility to comply with the Covid restrictions and to keep us all safe.

Wednesday to Saturday Menu at The Outside Inn: Please click here.

Sunday Menu at The Outside Inn: Please click here.

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Tim and his team also continue to support the village with:

Dairy, Bakery and Meal Deliveries 

Fresh bakery deliveries and dairy products each morning along with an extensive menu for deliveries of lunch and dinner within 5 miles of South Lawn. Please click here to see menu

Takeaways

Lunch & Dinner delivered Monday to Saturday, with Sunday Lunch also available, as are celebration cakes if you need one! 

To see South Lawn Hotel's latest Take Away Menu: please click here.

The South Lawn Hotel 

& Cedar Tree Restaurant

Lymington Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0RF

01590 643911

events@southlawnhotel.co.uk
www.southlawnhotel.co.uk

Mexican Saturday back at Saltwater Café

The very popular Mexican Takeaway Weekend is back at Saltwater Café on: Saturday 17th April.

Collection only, pre order by 3pm the Friday before. Phone and leave a message on (01590) 643518 or send a message on Facebook Messenger and they will get back to you to confirm your order.

Saltwater Café

106 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE

01590 643518

www.facebook.com/saltcafe106

Botanical Notes opening in village centre

Botanical Notes are a Milford on Sea company owned by Ellie Whitehall and who provides skincare treatments aimed to resolve skincare issues, embrace natural beauty and generate confidence as well as an apothecary shop.

Ellie says on her website; "I have a firm belief in the healing powers of nature and its potential to provide inner healing and outer beauty. I use products that are not tested on animals, kind to you and kind to the planet."

Botanical Notes will be opening alongside Tu Sei Bella in Milford on Sea village centre from Saturday 17th April. To find out more, or to contact Ellie, please click here.

Example of a skincare box available from
the Botanical Notes apothecary shop
Each box contains a candle, herbal tea, a skincare product,
bath/shower products and a bath accessory
from some of my favourite brands.

Products will vary from box to box.

Free delivery within 5 miles of Milford on Sea

Botanical Notes

at Tu Sei Bella, 47 High Street, Milford on Sea SO41 0QG

www.botanicalnotes.co.uk

www.facebook.com/BotanicalNotesMilfordonSea

Administrator Maternity Cover needed at Community Centre

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Ray's to Reopen with new offerings

Ray’s Italian Kitchen is re-opening on Tuesday 13th April with an exciting deli/lighter offering throughout the day that can be enjoyed in its courtyard, outside pavement seating or to take away to eat at the beach or on the village green.

Opening Times will be Tuesdays to Saturdays from 9am for coffee and cake, brunch at 10am and light lunch from 12pm to 3pm. Last orders will be at 4pm.

Due to government restrictions and the unpredictability of the British weather, Ray’s Italian Kitchen will open on Friday and Saturday evenings only from 5.30pm until the next restrictions are lifted. (Hopefully in May).

Bookings for outside evening seating will be taken on the day in line with the weather forecast. Takeaway will also be available on Friday and Saturday nights (Saturday evenings will start from 17th April).

As well as pizza and pasta, Ray's also offering Charcuterie and cheese platters for you to enjoy. Please e-mail info@raysitaliankitchen.co.uk for more details.

Stacey and her team at Ray’s Italian Kitchen are looking forward to safely welcoming you back and hope to see many of you soon!

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

New Dance Classes for children

NJ Dance are coming to Milford on Sea and are offering children a free trial.

Their website explains that they offer Family Oriented, Fun, Professional and Affordable Classes in, Ballet, Modern, Tap, AcroDance and Musical Theatre.

The classes are run by Highly Qualified Teachers and Members of the RAD and ISTD as well as a Fully Accredited Teacher of Acrobatics Arts, First Aid Trained and Full DBS.

To book your child’s free trial please click here.

To visit NJ Dance website please click here.

NJ Dance

www.njdancenewforest-com.stackstaging.com

www.facebook.com/NJ-Dance-New-Forest-166284447239976N

Milford Flower & Produce Show cancelled

Regrettably, it has been decided not to hold the Milford Flower & Produce Show this year due to continuing complications and uncertainties regarding Coronavirus safety.

The show had been due to take place on the 18th July 2021 and is now planned to return in 2022.

Community Centre seeks volunteers

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Travelling from Milford via Brockenhurst

Major railway track renewal through Brockenhurst station, Hampshire, means changes to trains and diversions for motorists

Signed diversions will be in place for two weekends on Saturday & Sunday 10th/11th April and Sunday & Monday 25th/26th April 2021. For more information please click here.

The Good News Newsletter: No.32

 To view of the latest edition of The Good News Newsletter: please click here.

To subscribe to get a regular copy please email: mosclibrary@gmail.com

About The Good News Newsletter

An enterprising group of local people have put together a 'Good News Newsletter' with the aim of keeping everyone informed and amused during this difficult time.

The Good News Newsletter has been created by Milford Library, Milford Mutual Aid Group, The Village Voice and MoS News Bulletin.

We will be publishing a copy of each edition here online and for those in the village who do not use digital communication, the Parish Council are printing some paper copies which will be available in some village shops and some distributed by volunteers.

To subscribe to get a regular copy please email: mosclibrary@gmail.com

Controversial Floating Pier approved at Milford on Sea

A recent New Forest Council Meeting descended into chaos after a controversial floating pier was approved for Milford on Sea. Objections were raised at the meeting, but the NFDC Planning Committee overruled the objections and granted permission for construction of the pier this summer.

A key objection stated that the pier would ‘damage the unique character of Milford on Sea’. But it was counter-argued that the pier would ‘increase tourism to the village, provide a landing stage for boats and allow people an opportunity to get closer to sea-life’. 

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The pier will be located opposite the Needles Eye Café with construction work due to commence on the 2nd June for completion within four weeks.  

The innovative pier design is multi-functional providing a walkway to a jetty on calm days, the jetty also provides seating and a landing stage for small boats who wish to visit Milford on Sea. On days when the sea has a swell it provides a fun ‘moving walkway’ for the more adventurous. The design is based on an existing floating pier at Maliah Beach Club which can be seen by clicking here.

Angry local resident, Arty Fischel was appalled and said; ‘Anything new in the village should be for everybody, and how do they expect people with walking frames to use this monstrosity?’.

Never slow to see an opportunity, local entrepreneur, Joe King has stated that he intends to make an application to provide scuba diving classes and banana boat rides from the jetty from early summer.

The designer of the Floating Pier, Mr Ubin Hadd commented; ‘Just imagine…, the sun shining, the warm sea breeze in your hair, and the waves lapping over your feet. You’re going to love it!”

Local residents are expected to lodge an appeal in the coming days. If you have a view that you would like to express, please contact: April Day, NFDC Planning Officer, Lyndhurst, Hampshire on aprilday@nfdcplanning.jo.ke

To see a video of the Floating Pier design in action; please click here. 

*Editor’s Note: If you plan to object, please share this story with your friends in Milford on Sea. We must stand united!

Verveine Burgers back on Thursday

Last week we reported on a Burger Evening Verveine held a week or so ago. (Click here to read article.)

Knowing the creative way that Dave Wykes, patron/chef cooks everything, it came as no surprise to discover that the burger night we completely sold out with a raft of positive feedback. Such was the success that the Burger Night will now be back each Thursday.

The Hamburglers Burger

1/2 brioche half Japanese milk bread bun, 1/4 pound ground chuck steak hamburger, home cured smoked streaky bacon, Emmental and Gruyere cheese, iceberg, beef tomato, Verveine burger sauce, crispy onion and controversially a pickled gherkin. 

The burger is served with the Verveine take on Southern style fries. 

Everything is made in-house, everything! 

Burger and southern style fries £13.50 

Pick up from 6pm to 7.30pm or call on 01590 642176 to book. 

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Restaurant Reservations Open: The Verveine reservation diary is now open and they are now taking bookings from Tuesday 18th of May.

Also on sale in the Verveine shop; tasty fish pies, bespoke chocolate bars, ice cream with crazy flavours, baked treats and takeaway Kebabs to enjoy at the weekend!

Verveine
98 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE
01590 642176
www.verveine.co.uk

www.facebook.com/VerveineFishMarketRestaurant

The Smugglers looking for staff

 

Hot Cross Buns from South Lawn

South Lawn are baking fresh homemade Hot Cross Buns and they are available this week.

Only 4 for £2 and they can be ordered with a morning Bakery delivery or a Hot Meal delivery.

Easter Sunday Lunch 

Treat yourself to a roast dinner delivered hot to your door on Sunday 4th April 2021. 

Roast Beef or Pork, Fish Pie or Nut Roast - £12.50

Hot Cross Bun Bread & Butter Pudding or Vanilla Baked Vanilla Cheesecake or Fresh Fruit Salad - £4.50

Call 01590 643911 to book your time slot for between 12noon to 3pm.

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Tim and his team also continue to support the village with:

Dairy, Bakery and Meal Deliveries 

Fresh bakery deliveries and dairy products each morning along with an extensive menu for deliveries of lunch and dinner within 5 miles of South Lawn. Please click here to see menu

Takeaways

Lunch & Dinner delivered Monday to Saturday, with Sunday Lunch also available, as are celebration cakes if you need one! 

To see South Lawn Hotel's latest Take Away Menu: please click here.

Lazy Lion Outside Reopening

The Lazy Lion in Milford on Sea High Street have announced that they will be opening outside from 15th April onwards for food & drinks Al Fresco style.

They will be opening on Thursdays through to Mondays from midday to 8pm each day until internal visits are permitted once again.

The Lazy Lion
01590 641111

info@thelazylion.co.uk

www.thelazylion.co.uk

www.facebook.com/lazylionmilford

Chocolate Eggs from Everton Garage

Sean Willson of Everton Garage has generously donated over 317 Chocolate Easter Eggs, via the PFA, for all the children at Milford on Sea C of E Primary School to enjoy. 

Milford-on-Sea CE Primary School Academy Trust

Lymington Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0RF

Tel: 01590 642945

www.mosps.hants.sch.uk

www.facebook.com/MilfordOnSeaPrimarySchool

Everton Garage

Hyundai Car Dealership 

01590 642235

www.evertongarageltd.co.uk

The Natural History of Milford-on-Sea Parish - Book (1)

A message from Keith Metcalf about his first book on Milford on Sea wildlife:

"Just a short note to say thank you to everybody who purchased or received a copy of my first book on the wildlife of Milford-on-Sea parish.

Nearly 100 books were sold and and another 50 that had been given to the numerous contributors to the books content. I now have just a handful left for sale at £30 each.

As you may recall, I said that I would donate a small contribution to both Oakhaven Hospice and to Milford Conservation Volunteers for each book sold, plus from various additional sums given where recipients wished to make a personal donation to either, or both, of these wonderful causes.

I am therefore delighted to let you know that Oakhaven has acknowledged receipt of the £170 handed to them a couple of weeks ago and 

I have also given £150 towards MCV conservation projects.

Thank you so much for making these contributions, which were gratefully received.

Keith Metcalf

PS: Look out for Book (2) late this year."

The Cave on the village green

The Cave will once again have picnic tables on the village green serving drinks and nibbles from Monday 12th April.

The very popular Tapas menu will be available alongside bar drinks.

As Spring and the sunshine reappears what better way to watch the world go by!

The Cave
2 Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QH
01590 642195

www.facebook.com/TheCavewinebar
www.thecavemos.co.uk

Caribbean Nights from Saltwater Café

Saltwater Café are offering a Caribbean Night Takeaway on: Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd April.

Collection only, pre order by 3pm Wednesday 18th November. Phone and leave a message on (01590) 643518 or send us a message on Facebook Messenger and we will get back to you to confirm your order.

Saltwater Café

106 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE

01590 643518

www.facebook.com/saltcafe106

Milford Baptist Church restart live services

A message from Rev David Hellsten at Milford on Sea Baptist Church:

Milford Baptist Church is restarting live worship services again on Easter Sunday (4th April). 

If the weather is nice we’ll be outside, in front of the church, otherwise we’ll gather inside – in either case the service starts at 10.30am as usual. We will of course still be wearing face coverings and maintain social distancing, but at least we will be gathering in person again. 

We will also continue to livestream services for those who don’t feel ready to come to a live service just yet. For further info, please call (01590) 645469 or visit www.milfordonseabaptist.org.uk 

Milford on Sea Baptist Church

Barnes Lane, Milford on Sea SO41 0RN

www.milfordonseabaptist.org.uk

(01590) 645469

Job opportunities at The Needles Eye Café

FULL TIME AND PART TIME VACANCY at The Needles Eye Café

(Applicants must be +17 years old)

We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and a friendly personality to join our happy and small team to cover all duties.

You must be prepared to work in a fast paced and professional working environment.

Job Description

Prepping front of house ready for the day - Cash/card handling using EPOS tills

Assisting cook – preparing of food

Clearing and cleaning of tables - Serving food at counter and to tables

Serving of hot and cold drinks - Scooping ice cream

Keeping working environment stocked and clean

Washing up

NO TRAINING NECESSARY AS THIS WILL BE PROVIDED

To apply email: needleseyecafe@btconnect.com

Free Easter Trail for the kids

There is a free Easter Trail in All Saints' Churchyard from Monday 29th March until Monday 5th April.

Everyone is welcome to go along and take part in this self-guided Easter Trail where there are 10 egg posters to find during the daytime. 

Please look out for uneven ground, low branches and shrubs, loose gravestones and other natural hazards.

The event is organised by All Saints', Milford on Sea with St Mary's, Everton

Cliff Path being rebuilt

Many will be delighted to see that the Milford on Sea cliff path is currently being reinstated and the works are hoped to be completed by the Easter Weekend.

Parts of the of original cliff path were lost due to cliff erosion or became too close to the edge, and then the path was closed for the now completed sea wall repairs.

The path is now being moved further back and will once again restore the panoramic walk from the cliff top to Keyhaven and beyond.

To read more, the Save Milford from the Sea Facebook Page has further information; please click here.

Photo by Chris Mabey

If you would like to see Archie's Report and video, please click here.

Verveine create a burger like no other!

How about this for a Thursday night treat. Last week Verveine created the amazing burger below for lucky customers, it is not yet known if this will be a regular menu offering but it is certainly worth keeping an eye out for. 

1/2 brioche half Japanese milk bread bun, 1/4 pound ground chuck steak hamburger, home cured smoked streaky bacon, Emmental and Gruyere cheese, iceberg, beef tomato, Verveine burger sauce, crispy onion and controversially a pickled gherkin. 

The burger is served with the Verveine take on Southern style fries. 

Everything is made in-house, everything! 

Burger and southern style fries £13.50 Pick up from 6pm to 7.30pm or call on 01590 642176 to book. 

If this has whet your appetite, check their Facebook page by clicking here - or give them a call on 01590 642176 to see when they are doing them again.

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Also on sale in the Verveine shop; tasty fish pies, bespoke chocolate bars, ice cream with crazy flavours, baked treats and more.

Not to forget, there are also takeaway Kebabs to enjoy at the weekend!

Verveine
98 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE
01590 642176
www.verveine.co.uk

www.facebook.com/VerveineFishMarketRestaurant

All Saints' Church publish 'What we have learnt'

This is the story behind a 40-page booklet produced by members of All Saints’ and St. Mary’s, described by Florence Iles:

At the height of the pandemic, to uplift and encourage the congregation in Gardenstown New Church, near Aberdeen, the Pastor’s wife, Megan Gray was inspired to produce a booklet of contributions from church members relating their thoughts and reflections of 2020 and how with their faith, hope and trust they were able to ride the havoc the virus was causing. We were told how people benefited from the experience of writing their thoughts. We were given a copy and then purchased more copies for friends locally.

A seed was sown in our minds that our community too could benefit from this exercise of writing our thoughts, prayers and reflections during the last 20 months of being without a priest in charge (interregnum) but also in a war against an unknown and unseen enemy - Covid-19 (pandemic). It would also serve as a record of one of the most challenging times of the 21st century to date. The result is a collection of reflections from over 35 members of All Saints’ and St Mary’s. There is prose, there is poetry and there is spiritual awakening in many of the writings. People have established new priorities and appreciated and given thanks for the community we live in.

“What Have We Learnt During the Interregnum in a Pandemic” will be available for sale, at £3.00 per copy to cover printing costs, from the following church members and locations:

In Milford

Pearl: click here to email - 01590 642795. Orders will be taken and copies delivered

Libby: click here to email - 01590 643964. Orders will be taken and copies delivered or be available in the porch.

Florence: click here to email - 01590 644355. Orders will be taken and copies delivered or be available in the porch.

At All Saints’ on Sunday afternoon when the church is open

In Everton

Myra: click here to email -  01590 643615

Gillian: click here to email -  01590 644739

Copies will also be available for sale at:

Hayward Fox

The Village News

Collins & Butler

It is difficult in a lockdown to make copies available to all but we hope that the distribution centres listed above will enable everyone who wants a copy to be able to obtain one easily.

Florence Iles

On behalf of the Editorial Team

Valerie Kidd, Stewart Gillespie Smith, Stephen Holt, Michael Iles

Ray's serves 2000+ lunches looking after our community

After almost a year, Stacey at Ray's Italian Kitchen has provided many takeaway meals around the village.

What people may not know is that she has also provided great value and tasty three-course lunches every Wednesday lunchtime for the more vulnerable in the village. This proved so popular that she has now provided over 2000 meals!

Now that lockdown is gradually lifting, she is making plans to reopen from 13th April serving her restaurant menu in the garden at Ray's Italian Kitchen. She is also introducing a new Deli Counter in place of the pop-up larder shop.

Well done Stacey, I know there are many grateful people out there.

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

MOSHRS Podcast: Milford and the Great War 1914-1918 - Part 1

Milford on Sea Historical Record Society have launched their latest podcast, this time the subject is: Milford and the Great War 1914-1918

The new video podcast mini-series is in four parts and will be rolled out over the rest of the year.

The series explores the roles played by Milford residents in the First World War and the impact of the War on our community.

Part 1 is called “The Gathering Storm”.  Look out for the rest of the series during 2021.

To view the podcast, 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

 

Churches in National Day of Reflection

All Saints’ and St Mary’s Churches are pleased to be supporting the National Day of Reflection on Tuesday 23rd March, the anniversary of the first UK lockdown. 

Both churches will be open to anyone wishing to come to reflect on or pray for those suffering from the loss of those who have died during the pandemic. You do not need to be a member of the church to attend.

All Saints' will be open from 10am to 4pm and St Mary’s from 11am to 2pm. A bell will be tolled at each church from 12:01 to mark the end of a minute’s silence.

The church said: "We feel that it is important to commemorate this tragic loss of life and to stand together with everyone who is grieving. We will have empathetic people in both churches whom you can speak to if you are suffering from grief or loss."

La Perle celebrate New Forest Asparagus

La Perle are now offering a 'Make Saturdays Special' menu which celebrates this season's New Forest Asparagus!

A delicious restaurant quality 4 course meal, prepared using fresh local produce and delivered chilled, with simple to follow cooking instructions.

Make Saturdays Special Menu - 20th March

Image by Evan-Amos

Appetiser

Asparagus, Pea & Mint Arancini, Pea Puree, Watercress, Mint Vinaigrette

Starter

Grilled Asparagus wrapped in Smoked Salmon, Gribiche Sauce, Fennel, Cherry Tomato & Rocket Salad

Main

Fillet of Wild Seabass wrapped in Parma Ham, Fricassee of Asparagus, Crayfish, Jersey Royals, Wild Mushrooms, Tomato & Basil

Dessert

Vanilla, Lemon & Rum Panacotta topped with Poached Champagne Rhubarb

£39.95pp

Order your Make Saturdays Special meal by clicking here.


New this Sunday

Sunday Roast Lunch

A delicious new menu delivered hot to your door for only £14.95pp

Spring Special Sunday Lunch

Whole or Half Roast Free Range Chicken with Lemon, Garlic & Herbs de Provence, served with:

Rosemary, Garlic & Sea Salt Roasted New Potatoes, Chargrilled Asparagus, Tenderstem Broccoli, French Beans, Confit Shallots & Toasted Almonds, Mixed Baby Leaves with Soy, Honey & Mustard Dressing.

Whole Roast Chicken meal (serves 4) £59.80

Half Roast Chicken meal (serves 2) £29.90

Place your order for Spring Special Sunday Lunch by clicking here.

All meals delivered hot to your door

Plus of course there is the Fish & Chip Day and Sunday Roast Lunches.

Click here to see all menus

La Perle

60 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD

01590 643557

www.laperle.co.uk

A taste of Mexico from Saltwater

Saltwater are offering Mexican Takeaway Evenings on Friday 26th & Saturday 27th March.

You can see the menu below:

click image to view menu

To order, please phone 01590 634518 (and leave a message) or click here to send a message to book or ask any questions.

Saltwater Café

106 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE

01590 643518

www.facebook.com/saltcafe106

Wash House looking forward to doing takeaway beer

The Wash House are looking to reopen doing takeaway beer from Thursday 15th April.

Until business can fully reopen and return to normal, they plan to initially open Thursday to Sunday for collections every week.

You can keep your eyes peeled for times on their Facebook Page and on the chalk board outside the bar.

The Wash House Micro Ale Bar

27 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF

01590 644665

www.thewashhousebar.co.uk

www.facebook.com/thewashhousemilfordonsea

Parish Council Consult on Public Open Space

Milford-on-Sea Parish Council will shortly formally adopt the new public open space north of School Lane when the housing has been completed. Decisions have been made for this land except those made at the public enquiry for small scale play equipment to be provided for younger children at the southern end of the site as well as 8 small allotment plots and a car parking area at the northern point of the site.

To view plans
please click here

No decisions have been made for this land as yet and The Parish Council considers it is essential that all interested residents and groups have a full opportunity to express their views as to how they consider the remaining land can best be used. To this end, the Parish Council is conducting this full consultation beginning on 15th March which will run to the end of April. The Parish Council will then set out proposals for a final period of consultation in the light of the views that have been gathered. 

The Parish Council recognises that there may be strongly held and differing views within the community. The aim of the Council is to ensure all residents have a full opportunity to be consulted, to express their view and to consider the views of others.

As you can also see by the dimensions, the land is of reasonable size and the Parish Council is keen to find out from the community what additional facilities might be added to make this parcel of land beneficial to the whole community.

There are currently no limitations to what may be considered, including sport activities, additional equipment, long term projects, wildlife areas, additional planting & landscaping. Therefore, the Parish Council would like to know your thoughts and aspirations.

If you would like to inform us of any ideas you may have on how best to utilise this community asset then complete our quick online survey - please click here. 

Milford-on-Sea Parish Council

Sarah Pitt Assistant Parish Clerk

01590 644410

www.milfordonseaparishcouncil.gov.uk

Village enters the Greening Campaign

In 2020 the Parish Council voted to Declare a Climate Emergency. Hampshire County Council has done the same. Our County Council is also promoting the Greening Campaign.

On Feb 2nd this year Councillor Ken Cameron proposed that Milford on Sea Parish Council should adopt phase 1 of the Greening Campaign. This was carried. This is seen by our Parish Council as a significant opportunity for our Community to take action against Climate Change.

This campaign has been taken up by a number of towns and villages in England following an initiative by Teresa Plowright. Milford on Sea will be the first village in NFDC to add its voice to the campaign.

This Campaign is designed to involve the whole of the village community and its object is to seek to persuade as many people as possible to make small changes in their behaviour at home and so reduce the CO2 emissions of the village.

Following an information campaign to inform the village about the campaign, everyone will be invited to vote on their preferred challenges out of suggested measures to reduce the emission of CO2 for the village.

Subsequently each household will receive a card setting out the result of the vote and listing the preferred challenges. There will also be a public meeting to launch the campaign.

Each household which adopts the challenges will be requested to place the card in their window in a conspicuous place where they can be seen and following a period of time these cards will be collected to calculate the effect of the challenges accepted on the carbon emissions for the community as a whole.

Greening Campaign

www.greening-campaign.org