16 May 2021
Friday Sundowners live music at The Lighthouse
Try Wingsurfing and Windfoiling at Keyhaven
The New Forest Paddle Sport Company based in Milford on Sea high street are inviting people to try the latest new thing in watersports:
They offer a 2 hour intro called 'Wingtro' where you can learn to control a wing on a 'Windsup board' before moving onto 'Winggo' to get you on a foiling board for your first flight!
All sessions are based from Keyhaven with a rescue boat and qualified instructor to get you up and winging.
Sessions can be booked as 1-1 or 2-1.
Note: Sean is also still offering Sea Paddle Boarding and Kayaking.
To find out more contact Sean by clicking here.
15 May 2021
Lymington Strawberries from South Lawn
14 May 2021
Milford School says 'We'll Meet Again'
Saturday 8th of May marked the 76th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day and Milford on Sea CofE Primary School produced a video to mark the occasion.
Here is how the school described their video and the dual meaning of 'We'll Meet Again':
"Last year (75th anniversary) was a very special occasion and the country managed to celebrate and remember our military heroes in the face of adversity and the Covid 19 pandemic. ‘We’ll meet again’ played with an even more poignant message that year and MOS Primary School sent out their own Commemorative film to our children and families, which we were all missing so much.
So, cast your mind back and think about how far we have come together over the past year.....Have fun spotting the staff and children in their 1940's outfits!"
The video is delightful, charming and could also bring a tear to your eye.
To view video, please click here.
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13 May 2021
Ever fancied sea water swimming?
Ray's Italian prepares for life after Lockdown
An update from Ray's Italian Kitchen:
We’re excited to announce that from Tuesday 18th April we’ll be open outside and inside from 9am.
As many of you understand this last year has been hugely challenging for local businesses and here at Ray’s Italian Kitchen, we’ve had to constantly adapt in order to survive.
Our takeaway service has been a lifeline to the business over the last year and thank you to those who have supported us by using this. This will be our last weekend (14/15 May) of the online ordering system, but we will continue to offer the takeaway option on Friday and Saturday evenings, but it will be collection only and call direct to order.
One of our biggest changes recently has been our new deli counter that was installed after research showed that guests are after a lighter offering in the day. We’re now pleased to say this has been massively well received by the local community and visitors and expecting this to be popular in the upcoming summer months.
We’ll be open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 9am for coffee and cake, brunch at 10am and light lunch from 12pm to 3pm, with last orders at 4pm.
The restaurant will only be open in the evenings on Fridays and Saturdays for the time being and bookings can be made in groups of 6 or two households inside. Bookings for outside evening seating will be taken on the day in line with the forecast.
Please call 01590 645300 or email info@raysitaliankitchen.co.uk to book.
Stacey and her team at Ray’s Italian Kitchen would like to say a big thank you for your support over the last year and are looking forward to safely welcoming you back into the restaurant.
09 May 2021
Acro Dance classes for children
NJ Dance have opened two further Acro Dance classes for children in Milford on Sea.
Acrobatic Arts (also known as Acro Dance) is a unique blend of dancing and gymnastics disciplines that is taking the world by storm.
To see what Acro is all about, please click here.
If your child would like to go along for a free trial please click here, or contact njoydance@sky.com.
The NJ Dance website explains that they offer Family Oriented, Fun, Professional and Affordable Classes in, Ballet, Modern, Tap, AcroDance and Musical Theatre.
To visit NJ Dance website please click here.
NJ Dance
La Perle Street Food on The Village Green
Current Specials Menu - Subject to change, check Facebook or website links below for latest menu.
Longhorn Beef Chilli with Steamed Rice, Sour Cream, Jalapeños & Coriander £7.50
Grilled Luxury Pitta Bread £1.95
French Fries £2.50
'The Milford Mess Flurry' with New Forest Strawberries £3.95
Hurst Spit to Lymington Project
The Environment Agency in partnership with New Forest District Council, Hampshire County Council and Natural England, with expert support from JBA Consulting, are exploring a sustainable future for the coastal frontage between Hurst Spit and Lymington in relation to flood and coastal erosion risk management.
This coastal frontage is located within the New Forest and extends from Milford-on-Sea in the west, encompasses Keyhaven and Pennington Marshes extending up the Lymington River to the east.
To find out more please click here.Restaurant and Housekeeping vacancies at South Lawn
08 May 2021
Real Ale Takeaway from The Wash House
- Gamma Ray from Beavertown, a favourite American pale ale with the locals.
- Citra from Hopback.
- Summer Lightning by Hopback.
- Fine Tuned - Don't worry be hoppy.
07 May 2021
06 May 2021
Zac & the Zeros at The Outside Inn
Saturday May 15th from 5pm to 8pm will see all diners entertained by party band, Zac & the Zeros in The Outside Inn at South Lawn Hotel.
In addition to an A La Carte Menu there will be a raffle with a prize of a 3 Course Dinner For Two donated by Tim & Nikki at South Lawn Hotel.
The nominated charity for the night will be Becton Rotary Charities.
Booking Essential: Please call: 01590 643911.
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To see South Lawn Hotel's 'Outside Inn' Menu: Weds to Saturday - Sunday.
To see South Lawn Hotel's latest Home Delivery Menu: please click here.
05 May 2021
Change your plans for next Tuesday
So, there we were, looking forward to a Bank Holiday off work and a chance to enjoy the seafront and the stunning surroundings.
Well, that plan didn't work..., Global Warming deserted us and the weather turned like the north pole on a really bad day for the Inuits, and walking the dog was like trying to fly a kite in a wind tunnel stuck on overdrive.
Monday written off, we looked for a way to cheer ourselves up. The answer of course was to go out for a drink and have a takeaway.
The first objective was achieved when we sat on a bench on the village green opposite The Cave with a perfectly served pint for me, a half for my wife and our dog deciding to relax in the late afternoon fine weather. Perfect! Does life get better than this?
Yep, sometimes it does... As booked, our takeaway from La Perle arrived at our door on time and with a smile. Fish Finger Burger & Chips (They must have been triple cooked!), Cod & Chips with homemade tartare sauce, and a totally hedonistic side of Southern Fried Chicken Strips with garlic mayonnaise, all of which were awesome. There was never any doubt that Sam is an excellent chef, but boy, this proved it again. Doing what appears to be simple things brilliantly is a masterful skill.
So, whatever you plans are for next Tuesday, change them, and order you takeaway for next week by clicking here!
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03 May 2021
Happy 13th Birthday to Us!
OUR HISTORY
We launched our first Milford on Sea village website on 20th May 2008.
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At the start of the Coronavirus Pandemic in February 2020 an even greater number of articles were published in order to keep people informed of services available as well as things happening locally.
Food Week also took place in 2011, 2012, 2104 and 2016.
From 2013 to 2015 the Great Dining Bus took groups of diners for separate course in a variety of restaurants across the village.
In 2015 there was Love Milford Week with scores of events which promoted local shops, village trade services, small businesses and community groups. There was also an Exotic Car Show on the seafront.
Photos from all of these village events can be found at: www.flickr.com/photos/milfordonsea/albums
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Village Publications: In 2010 the first Where to Eat & Stay Guide was launched, this was expanded to various Village Guides from 2012 and 2015 which included where to eat, shop, stay, visit and what to do.
In 2010 and 2103 there was a Community Directory published which featured local clubs, organisations, events, home services, charities, churches, kids stuff and lots more.
Village Photo Albums: In 2020 over 4,000 historic photos from Milford on Sea were loaded to a Village Photo Album, this includes many photos from years gone by, as well as a number of past village events.
See Village Photo Albums here: www.flickr.com/photos/milfordonsea/albums
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Connecting the Village: We currently have c.2,000 local people who regularly receive our e-mail News Bulletins, and we know of some people who don't want it at all!
We never really considered that people would enjoy & appreciate what we built, however it appears people do and is satisfying to provide a service with a smile to the local community.
Join Us!: We are always looking for more village people to join us (That's people who live in the village, not the YMCA pop band!).
Thanks for your support and for as long as you keep reading, I’ll keep writing!
Jump on a Jaunt-E Bike and ride!
Walk for Wellness is back
Walk for Wellness was set up by Melissa Page, a qualified personal trainer and ex-lawyer who has a real passion for fitness, and has completed 4 marathons and various charity challenges.
During the pandemic Melissa has adapted, at the moment walking with people individually but maintaining contact through a What's App group.
From 29th March Melissa restarted but with groups of 6 on both Mondays and Wednesdays at 10am and 11am (subject to demand and pre-booking). As the lockdown eases she hopes she will be able to revert to the larger open groups and hopes that from 17th May there will be no pre-booking and anyone that would like to join in will be able to just turn up at 10am on Mondays and Wednesdays outside the Needles Eye Café.
The pandemic has highlighted the importance of fitness and whilst people’s reasons for walking varies feedback on the groups has been very positive and Melissa is keen to see new members and be flexible to ensure people get the most out of the walks.
All enquiries please contact Melissa on
Walking for Oakhaven Hospice
If you would like to Sponsor Melissa and raise funds for Oakhaven Hospice, please click here.
To find out more about The Hospice Walk, please click here.
Charity night for Motor Neurons at South Lawn
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To see South Lawn Hotel's 'Outside Inn' Menu: Weds to Saturday - Sunday.
To see South Lawn Hotel's latest Home Delivery Menu: please click here.
Squash & Racketball back at Milford Tennis Club
02 May 2021
Coffee, cakes and more at Hurst Castle
Hurst Castle Ferry - Photo by Ian Boyle |
Optical illusion at Hurst Castle
Hurst Castle appears to be floating in a unusual pictures captured by amateur photographer, Joss Mullinger from Lepe beach.
The rare optical illusion is due to a phenomenon known as Fata Morgana.
To find out more in an article written by Sara Grealish; please click here.
Photo by Joss Mullinger click image to enlarge |
Photo by Joss Mullinger click image to enlarge |