Saltwater Café & St George's collecting items for Ukraine

Please Note: Collections below close/d on Wednesday 2nd March. 

We have been told that responses from across the village have been amazing.

We will let you know if any more collections take place. 

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Tony & Becca from Saltwater Café are collecting donations of items to help and support the people of Ukraine.

On Wednesday 2nd March they are going to drop off all items that have been collected for transportation to Ukraine early the next morning.

If anybody would like to donate any of the following items via Saltwater Café, then they would be more then happy to take them to the lorry despatch point:

• Thermal flasks
• Soap bars
• Bedding sets
• Baby wipes
• Baby nappies
• Milk powder
• Toiletries
• Sanitary towels
• Baby milk and formula
• Towels
• Canned food
• Dry food

Please can donations be put in a strong bag or a box. 

Donations can be left at the back door of Saltwater Café between 8am and 4pm.

Saltwater Café

106 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE

01590 643518

www.saltwatermilford.com

www.facebook.com/saltcafe106

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St Georges Nursing Home in De la Warr Road are also supporting a lorry leaving for Poland early on Thursday morning with items to support Ukraine such as:

Warm clothes, Bobble hats, Sanitary products, Blankets & Rugs, Paracetamol, Tinned Dried food and Bottled water.

Please drop off before Wednesday afternoon (2nd March) to:

St Georges Nursing Home

De la Warr Road, Milford on Sea SO41 OPS

01590 648000
enquiry@stgeorgescare.co.uk

www.stgeorgescare.co.uk

Job opportunities at Ray's Italian Restaurant

Ray's Italian Restaurant & Delicatessen are looking for front of house staff including baristas, servers and bar staff. 

As the high season approaches it’s a great time to join the friendly Ray's Italian Kitchen team.

To find out more, or just a chat, please send a private message to:

info@raysitaliankitchen.co.uk or call: 01590 645300.

Picture by The Winchester Blogger

Opening Times

Coffee, Cake & Delicatessen

Tuesday to Saturday: 9am to 4pm

Lunch

Tuesday to Saturday: 12noon to 3pm

Restaurant Evenings

Wednesday to Saturday: 5:30pm until last orders at 9pm

Takeaway Collection

Wednesday to Saturday: 5:30pm until last orders at 8.30pm

Ray’s Italian Kitchen
11 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF
01590 645300
info@raysitaliankitchen.co.uk
www.raysitaliankitchen.co.uk
ww.facebook.com/raysitaliankitchen

Mother's Day at South Lawn

South Lawn are now taking bookings for Mother's Day on Sunday 27th March 2022.

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Tables available at:

12.30pm, 3pm and from 5 to 8pm.

• 2 Courses £22.50
• 3 Courses £28.00
• *Plus a gift for Every Mum

To book, please call: 01590 643911

The South Lawn Hotel 

& Cedar Tree Restaurant

Lymington Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0RF

01590 643911

www.southlawnhotel.co.uk

www.facebook.com/southlawnhotel

events@southlawnhotel.co.uk

Village Window & Gutter Cleaning Service

Mike Dutton of Milford on Sea based business, MD Window & Gutter Cleaning provides a professional and friendly window and gutter cleaning service for both domestic and commercial properties.

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MD Window & Gutter Cleaning is a well established window cleaning business that has been built up over 30+ years, also offering a gutter cleaning service using the Skyvac system.

The Skyvac system means there is no need for expensive scaffolding, ladders or high access equipment. The lightweight telescopic poles can elevate up to 14 metres (46ft) making restricted areas, such as roofing above conservatories, easily accessible.

An inspection service is offered using a cordless recordable camera the customer, will never be in doubt that your gutters really needed cleaning.

If you are interested in Mike's services you can contact him below:

MD Window & Gutter Cleaning

07939 016958

m.dutton70@gmail.com

www.mdwindowandguttercleaning.co.uk

www.facebook.com/MDWindowandGuttterCleaning

Annual Stamp Club Auction

Milford on Sea Stamp Club are holding their first Annual Auction for three years and in a new venue.

If you are curious or enthusiastic about stamps this would be a pleasant way to enjoy a Saturday afternoon. 

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Saturday 19th March at All Saints' Church Hall, Greenbanks Close, SO41 0SQ. Viewing: 1pm to 2.15pm. Auction: 2.30pm with auctioneer Chris Hobby. 

Parking available at Church Hall.

To find out more please contact: The club secretary, Marion Adams who can tell you more, please click here.

About Milford on Sea Stamp Club

The Stamp Club meets at 2pm on the Second Tuesday of the Month in the Guide Hut (next to the Community Centre in Sea Road).

 

The club invites speakers to give a talk/stamp display for most afternoons. There is also a “packet” where you can purchase stamps or make up your own book to enable you to sell stamps.

The Stamp Club celebrated 60 years from foundation in 2021, and welcomes everyone from beginners to serious enthusiasts, and the meeting have a friendly and inviting atmosphere.

To cover club dues and mandatory insurance there is a small membership fee.

To keep everyone informed, there is a programme on the notice board outside the Guide Hut.

The meetings will continue through monthly to until next May 2022. 

Everyone is welcome, so please just come along.

To find out more please contact: The club secretary, Marion Adams who will gladly answer any questions you may have, please click here.

Spoonbills in Keyhaven

Local photography enthusiast, Graham Wiffen has captured some spectacular images of Spoonbills at the Keyhaven Nature Reserve.

Yet another glorious reminder of the amazing wildlife surrounding us in Milford on Sea.

Graham regularly captures delightful local scenes and if you would like to see more of Graham's photos you can see them on his Facebook page by clicking here.

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Part-Time Office Manager opportunity

All Saints' Church are looking for a Church Office Manager paying £17,500 for 25 hours per week. Ideally 10am to 3pm Monday to Friday.

All details can be found in the poster below:

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All Saints' Church & Church Hall
Greenbanks Close, Milford on Sea, SO41 0SQ
01590 644992

office@allsaintsmilford.co.uk
www.allsaintsmilford.co.uk
www.facebook.com/AllSaintsMilfordOnSea

Hurst Castle seek Cook/Café Assistant

If you fancy working at historic Hurst Castle they currently have a job opportunity for a Cook/Café Assistant for the season of April to November.

The role includes Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Hurst Castle Café, delivering a full café service to visitors of Hurst Castle.

This role would suit a multi-skilled cook/front of house person who is a self-motivated individual who can work independently, and with a genuine interest in customer service excellence. Cake baking and catering experience essential.

Salary £10.00 per hour 8-hour day from 9.30am to 5.30pm including weekends and bank holidays. This is a seasonal position from April to November.

To read the full job description, please click here.

For more information please contact: 01590 642500 - info@hurstcastle.co.uk

About the Working Environment

Hurst Castle, the ferries and café are managed on behalf of English Heritage by Hurst Marine, a local, family business that has been associated with the castle for more than 3 generations.

Hurst Castle is located at the end of a coastal spit, and you will be required to take the staff ferry to the castle each day. The café offers home-made cakes and sandwiches which are made on site.

Hurst Castle

01590 642500

info@hurstcastle.co.uk

www.hurstcastle.co.uk

Craft Fair on Saturday

A Craft Fair is to be held in Milford on Sea Village in Park Road on Saturday 5th March from 10am to 1pm.

The fair will feature products from local small businesses such as; handmade items, jewellery, gifts, home decor, baked goods and more.

Come along to MenMeet

MenMeet is a place when men can socially meet and chat in Milford on Sea.

The group is open to all men in the village and the organisation is done by some friendly guys, Mike Warren and Tony Styles who happen to be from the local churches. The gatherings are of general interest, and you do not have to be a church goer to come and meet with more local men.

MenMeet will next be held at 7.30pm on Thursday 17th March in The Beach House where you can enjoy informal talks in a varied programme.

All men in the village are welcome. Please contact Tony Styles to let him know you plan to go along. Please click here.

The Beach House 

Park Lane, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PT

www.beachhousemilfordonsea.co.uk

Tea, Toast & Toys for toddlers back at All Saints'

All Saint's Church social group for the parents and carers of babies and toddlers is back starting from the beginning of March.

The group starts on Tuesday 8th March from 9:30am to 11am and will run every Tuesday during Term-Time in All Saints' Church Hall. Everyone is welcome to come along.

If you are a parent, grandparent or carer with a baby or toddler aged 0-4, or expecting your first baby soon, come along for tea and toast (and toys) to share your ideas and say 'Hi'. 

Donation suggested £1 per child.

The team would love to meet you, just come along.

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All Saints' Church & Church Hall
Greenbanks Close, Milford on Sea, SO41 0SQ
01590 644992

office@allsaintsmilford.co.uk
www.allsaintsmilford.co.uk
www.facebook.com/AllSaintsMilfordOnSea

Music Quiz Night on Friday

Test your music knowledge in a quiz devised by local residents Steve Carter and Gordon Miller and hosted by the WI.

Entry is only £5 for a fun evening. Everyone welcome. Tickets on sale now.

Milford on Sea Community Centre

01590 644861

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

Box Office Open:

Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm

Loaded Jackets at Pickled Weasel

Feeling peckish?

Now available at Pickled Weasel in the high street; Loaded Jacket Potato with Smoked Haddock with Spring Onions, Cheddar and Creme Fraiche.

Served every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 

How is it that a picture can make you feel so hungry!

Pickled Weasel

54 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD

01590 641155

www.facebook.com/Pickle

Lifeboat rescue in Keyhaven Harbour

The RNLI Lymington Lifeboat, along with the Coastguard and Ambulance Service made a dramatic rescue of stricken sailors in difficult sea and wind conditions at Keyhaven Harbour on Monday evening.

The full report from the lifeboat team can be read below: 

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Multi agency rescue of two people in difficulty near Keyhaven.

Last night (21st Feb) the Lymington crew were arriving at the station for their weekly training session when their pagers went off. 

The station's Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat B-882 David Bradley launched under the helm of Phil and within 3 minutes of the pagers going off. The weather was settling after storm Franklin, but there was a strong SW F5 wind.

Initial reports said one person had been in the water and two people were separated in two different craft. The lifeboat exited the Lymington River using a safe speed due to the lack of visibility and made their way to the Eastern entrance of Hawker’s Lake. 

Due to the low tide the lifeboat could not get close to the entrance of the eastern approach. The crew decided to illuminate the area in order to locate the casualty, using a white parachute flare but were unsuccessful. 

They then proceeded to the entrance of Keyhaven River and proceeded to the Western approach of Hawker’s Lake where again the crew illuminated the area using a white parachute flare ,which helped the Coast Guard mud rescue team locate the casualty.  

The lifeboat then proceeded to the quay area where they located the second casualty that was keeping out of the wind in a Shetland dinghy. The casualty had been immersed in water and was getting very cold, so from a distance of 100 m the crew monitored their condition until the mud rescue team were able to reach them.

Mud rescue teams from Lymington and Hillhead Coastguard both deployed to the two separate casualties and got them safely into the care of the ambulance service. The lifeboat was then stood down and return to station.

Helm Phil said “It was great to see all the rescue agencies work together so well.  It is also really important to ensure you have a means to call the Coastguard if you are in difficulty.  The water temperature is also really cold at this time of year and its important to ensure you have appropriate clothing.  It was also the first rescue for crew member Luke.”

Crew. Phil, Dave, James, Luke.

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Thanks of all you do guys!

RNLI Lymington Lifeboat

www.facebook.com/LymingtonLifeboat

Green Hand Gardening in Milford on Sea

We have spotted a new gardening business based in Milford on Sea called Green Hand Gardening and run by Thomas.

The website lists service available as; General garden maintenance, Lawns, Hedges, Weeding, Raised beds, Fencing, Tree work, Patio design & laying and Garden design. No job too small. Free quotation with no obligation.

The Green Hand Gardening Facebook page shows a lot of work undertaken.

No doubt he is busy following Storm Eunice, but contact details for Thomas can be found on the links below.

Green Hand Gardening

www.greenhandgardening.com

www.facebook.com/Green-Hand-Gardening

Storm Eunice hits Milford on Sea

On Monday 14th February 2022, Storm Eunice caused havoc across the village bringing back memories of the previous Valentine's Day Storm in 2014.

This time, Hurst Spit again had large chucks of shingle disappear, fences and trees came down, and the wooden beach huts at Hordle Cliff took an extreme battering.

The wind was so strong that a gust of 122mph was measured at The Needles on the Isle of Wight setting a new record for England.

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Photos by Ginny Campbell

Coffee Morning for Oakhaven Hospice

A Coffee Morning raising funds for Oakhaven Hospice is taking place at Milford on Sea Guide Hut in Sea Road at 10am to 11.30am on Friday 11th March.

The event will feature an author signing of Jan Swallow's Memoir. Jan was the founder of Oakhaven.

Volunteering opportunities at Community Centre

Milford on Sea Community Centre has a host of opportunities for people to help out, even if they only have a couple of hours a week to spare.

The Community Centre run a myriad of activities and events and this can only happen with the kindness of people who wish to get involved.

Why not take a look at the list below and check out where you may want to lend a hand, - and meet new people at the same time.

For more information please contact: volunteer@moscommunitycentre.org.uk or call 01590 644861

Milford on Sea Community Centre

01590 644861

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

Box Office Open:

Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm

Survey Responses from Magical Milford at Christmas 2021

The organisers of Magical Milford at Christmas 2021, Tracey & Diana have now completed the results from the survey and share the outcome below:

We would like to thank all those who completed the annual survey. The feedback is very useful and provides ideas and thoughts when planning the vision for this year.

The majority of people loved Christmas 2021. The lights, the larger trees, the increased nativity scene and of course, the lit lime tree. One person commented on the use of the word “Magical.” saying there simply wasn’t a more appropriate word.

Many of the other decorations were mentioned too, but it was the green, that stole the show in 2021.

The trader’s trees and lack of lights were highlighted as an area needing improvement. Therefore, we are currently exploring other means of lighting these small trees, to try and create a more unified and bright effect.

In 2021 we decided not to ask the children to decorate the trees. In previous years we have endured bad weather including high winds. We were picking up broken decorations every day, this was heartbreaking when the children had spent so much time making them.

Some people commented on the lack of lights and decorations on the outer fringe of the village. Whilst it would be fabulous to light all the way to The Britannia Thai and down the Keyhaven Road, it simply isn’t viable, especially when you consider the costs involved.

Another area mentioned was the standard of the audio system at Carols on the Green. Nobody expected the large number of people to arrive that evening. Around 1500 people attended and the system couldn’t cope. We are now discussing what can be done to improve the situation, but feel we need to remember it’s a village event and not a music festival at Christmas!

The cost for last year was approximately £9,000 and this was raised through sponsorship, local councils, associations, and individual donations. This year, we hope to spend less, however as our focus is now on the trader’s trees, who knows!

Overall, everybody felt this was the ‘best ever’ that Milford has experienced. The green was enjoyed by so many people; young and old, whether it was the trees, the lights, the nativity scene, or the reindeer.

Magical Milford at Christmas 

Tracy and Diana

tracyhaupt@btinternet.com - dianabrushwood@gmail.com

Coming soon at the Community Centre

 A variety of events are taking place at the Community Centre in the coming weeks, why not click below to check out what you fancy seeing.

Milford on Sea Community Centre

01590 644861

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

Box Office Open:

Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm

African Tea & Project Update

Having just returned from Uganda, Matthew and Nicola Brearley, of the Milford on Sea Charity, Friends of NCF (Namuwongo Community Foundation) are hosting an 'African Tea & Project Update' on Sunday 20th Feb at 3pm in All Saints Church Hall.

Everyone is invited to just come along, and they will be bringing back fresh Ugandan tea & coffee to enjoy, plus all the cakes will be homemade in Milford on Sea!

Entry and refreshments are free. The presentation, tea & cakes are expected to last around 90 minutes, normally around 50 or so people attend and of course, new faces are always welcome.

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About Friends of NCF (Namuwongo Community Foundation) is a Milford on Sea based charity run by long-term village residents, Matthew & Nicola Brearley. Many in the village will know Nicola, as she was a teacher at the village school for 25 years & is now back again helping out in these Covid times.

The Friends of NCF fundraising goes towards village education of orphans, widows, and the disadvantaged, looking to break the cycle of poverty for some of the most vulnerable in the slums.

Friends of NCF was originally founded as 'Ray of Hope' in 2007 by Steve and Liz Jennings. This occurred after they visited Kampala where there they met some inspirational local Ugandans who had begun a small mission teaching slum children and supporting their families. They returned home determined to help the children and families living in the slum community in Namuwongo and ‘Friends’ was born. This work now continues through Matthew & Nicola and their supporters in the village.

The Friends of NCF supports the project has a primary school, a secondary, student sponsorship in vocational & university education, a medical centre, a social care programme, micro-business programme for vulnerable women, a feeding programme, and more. 

To find out more, or to donate, please click here.

Friends of NCF
www.friendsofncf.org

Have a laugh at the Community Centre

The ever popular funny man, Stephen Grant is back in Milford on Sea with his touring show soon:

Milford on Sea Community Centre

01590 644861

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

Box Office Open:

Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm

Valentine's Day Storm of 2014 remembered

Eight years ago today Milford on Sea made the national news as a massive 80mph storm annihilated the seafront, beach huts and Hurst Spit.

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The winds were so ferocious that cars were sweep away, the old beach huts decimated, and 32 Valentine's Night diners were trapped in The Marine Restaurant had to be rescued by the Army, Fire Service and Lymington Coastguard.

To read the full article from the time, please click here.

Village Scouts & Cubs on verge of closing

Group Scout Leader, Lee Snook has made a final appeal for helpers for the Beavers, Cubs & Scouts. (Please see Lee’s letter is below.)

A number of appeals have been made over past months with little success, and it has now reached a stage where is it becoming increasing possible that this excellent grounding opportunity for our young people may be taken away from them. That would be sad to see, as anyone who was in the scouting movement in our younger years would agree.

If you, or anyone you know can help please contact: Lee Snook at:

myscout@onlinescoutmanager.co.uk

Dear all,

As you are aware our group is in immediate danger of closing as we have no Beaver or Scout leaders and Cubs are just getting by with the help of a few parents.

We really need your help to keep the group alive. We have an amazing hut in a fantastic location, an abundance of camping equipment, kayaks and sailing boats.

With the country getting back to some sort of normality there will soon be district and county events taking place, camps, mud runs, swimming galas, junk wars to name a few.

All we need to enable our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts to enjoy and learn from these events is you.

Please step forward and help our group get back on it feet and let your kids benefit from the variety of different activities that scouting can offer.

All training is free and is mainly done through online learning.

Each section could do with 3 or 4 parents, careers or other family members to share the role of joint leaders.

Support is here to get you started.

So please have a think about what you can offer to Milford and Keyhaven scout group and your children.

Please email with offers of help, questions or anything else you would like to know. (Click here)

Yours in Scouting,

Lee Snook

GSL/Acting chair

Milford & Keyhaven Sea Scout Group

myscout@onlinescoutmanager.co.uk

www.milfordandkeyhavenseascouts.org.uk

Kombucha Workshop starts next Thursday

Saltwater Café are hosting a Kombucha Workshop on Thursday 24th February at 6pm to 7.30pm.

To find out more: please click here.

French Thursdays back at La Perle

La Perle have reintroduced their popular 'French Thursdays'.

The Set Menu is being served for only £24.95 for 2 courses / £29.95 for 3 courses.

To view the French Thursday menu, please click here.

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Home Deliveries are now available for burgers and more 6 days a week on Mondays to Saturdays 5pm to 8.30pm. *Delivered to SO41 and BH25.

To see the Home Delivery menu or order please click here.

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Dine-In at La Perle Restaurant on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.

To See the full Menu or to order your meal delivery please click here.

La Perle
60 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD
01590 643557
info@laperle.co.uk
www.laperle.co.uk
www.facebook.com/laperlemilford