Messy Easter for the kids!

Take the kids to enjoy a 'Messy Easter' with craft, messy play, drama and outdoor activities on Good Friday 15th April at All Saints' Church Hall.  Ideal for families of all ages.

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

Easter Services at All Saints'

If you fancy going to church this Easter from Maundy Thursday 14th April to Sunday 17th April, below are the services taking place at All Saints' Church.

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

Milford u3a for an active & fun retirement

Are you retired and looking to explore new interests or meet new people?, then the very active Milford on Sea u3a may be just the thing for you.

The u3a is a UK wide, cooperative movement of people no longer in full time work who come together to continue their educational, social and creative interests in a friendly and informal environment.

Milford On Sea u3a have a very active programme of topics which may interest you from the 40+ interest groups they run. Please click here to see the full list. 

Each of the interest groups are run by members, for members. Members help each other in their learning groups and form strong and meaningful relationships together with a sense of community, social wellbeing, fellowship and belonging. The subjects are extremely wide-ranging.

Other benefits for joining u3a include:

• Make a difference, stay active, keep learning and have fun
• Get out to meet face to face – learning together and making the most of life
• Access to online learning, training and resources to inspire you and attend learning events and talks for free
• Meet other people with similar interests: learn new things and share your skills

Joining Milford On Sea u3a is a great way to find and develop new interests and make great friends in a relaxed environment. It doesn’t cost much to join, membership is currently £15 per year from April 1st or £10 if you join from December-February. 

To find out more, please click here.

To ask any questions, please click here.

Milford On Sea u3a

milfordonseau3a@gmail.com

https://u3asites.org.uk/milfordonsea

Opportunity to become a Swimming Pool Engineer

Darryl Young Swimming Pools based in Milford on Sea are a family run business that have been established over 40 years designing, building and maintaining hundreds of swimming pools at homes throughout the New Forest. They also install and maintain hot tubs, spas and saunas.

With summer just around the corner, they have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person to join our team as a Swimming Pool Maintenance and Construction Engineer.

Specific experience within the swimming pool industry is not essential, as full training will be given to the right candidate. However, a knowledge of maintenance, electrics, plumbing, general building or groundwork would be of benefit. As they are looking for someone willing to learn and grow with the business, there would be the opportunity of ongoing training for the right candidate to develop a varied range of skills.

To find out more details about the role; please click here or contact: 

dyswimmingpools@outlook.com.

Application deadline :12pm Thursday 7th April 2022.

To find out more about Darryl Young Swimming Pools; please click here.

Darryl Young Swimming Pools

dyswimmingpools@outlook.com

www.darrylyoungswimmingpoolsltd.co.uk

www.facebook.com/dyswimmingpools

Dinosaur remains discovered at Hurst Spit

An extraordinary discovery was made by walkers on the far end of Hurst Spit two weeks ago…, the group of friends were out for a hike by the sea when they found some bone remnants jutting out from the shingle. Amazingly, these bones have now been identified as being from the skeleton of a 900 million year old dinosaur.

The tide at Hurst Castle is known for occasionally dredging up strange items. To this day WW2 armoury shells that had been fired into The Solent from what was a WW2 testing site near The Needles on the the Isle Wight occasionally appear on the beach. - But, there has never been a find like this before.

Palaeontologists from the British Museum are currently excavating the find site close to Hurst Castle. 

Since the discovery, crowds are regularly gathering to witness more of the remains being uncovered during the excavation, and an influx of fossil enthusiasts are getting very excited every time a new bone is revealed. 

A Milford on Sea local café owner said they were very pleased to see an increase in trade, particularly refills of Thermos flasks for the intrepid fossil hunters. One has even started selling takeaway burgers creatively renamed as ‘Brontosaurus Baps’.

Leading the archaeological project is eminent palaeontologist, Dr Ivor Dugit said; “I have excavated numerous dinosaur remains from the Jurassic period, and this one is in excellent condition. We can even tell it was a particularly attractive one from the remnants of the eyelashes”.

The species of dinosaur discovered has now been identified as a 'Jokasaurus’, a little know member of the ‘Fakapod’ family. When roaming the earth the dinosaur would have had a long tail and neck along with an unusual structure of four legs all of different sizes.

The Parish Council are now in discussion with the British Museum to establish what will happen to the remains once they are fully excavated. There are proposals to encase the shortest leg from the dinosaur in a Perspex case on the village green as a constant reminder of the village’s Jurassic history.

Long-term Milford on Sea resident, Diddy Fallforrit commented; “I’m not sure what all the fuss is about, my bones are over ninety years old and apart from my osteopath and the nurse that gets me up each morning, no one is really interested in them.“

Saltwater Café collecting Easter Boxes for Ukraine

Saltwater Café in the High Street, Milford on Sea are continuing to take donations for those in need in Ukraine.

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The current focus is to make up small shoe size Easter Boxes (or bags) of items for Ukrainian refugee children.

Items suggested are; a small teddy, little Easter egg, chocolate, colouring book, crayons, pencils, pens, small toy, notebook, stickers, etc. 

Local children can also add a drawing or little message inside the box should they wish.

The next convoy to Poland leaves on 9th April, so please make any donation before Friday 8th April 2022.

PS: Donation are also still accepted for items such as: Duvets, pillows, food from tea, coffee, biscuits to rice, pasta, flour, tins, instant food/meals, baby food pouches, baby milk, blankets, new underwear for women and children, soaps, shampoos, conditioners, washing sponges, cotton pads/buds, nappies, toiletries, deodorants, wipes, Sanitary towels and nails clippers.

Saltwater Café

106 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE

01590 643518

www.saltwatermilford.com

www.facebook.com/saltcafe106

Chloé Lawson launches her art on the web

Chloé Lawson is a local artist, illustrator and designer based in Milford on Sea and it has been her dream to create her own art and run her own business living by the sea. Her style is to create prints, digital downloads and greeting cards in a fun, witty & playful form.

 

Recently she took the first step by launching her website where you can view and buy her work. (Click here to visit website.)

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Her most recent artwork is a digital download piece entitled; "Peace & Love for Ukraine which is available from her online shop. All the money raised from the sales will be donated to Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) in support of Ukraine.

Chloé was formerly a graphic designer for both agencies and in-house; Chloé led the website design team for Urban Outfitters Europe and was the Art Director for a Singapore-based luxury and philanthropic publication; Billionaire.

After a 15 year career as a graphic designer the urge to focus on personal projects took over, and now Chloé is pursuing her passion to create her own artwork, taking inspiration from daily life, capturing observations in a fun, witty and playful way.

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She also has a keen interest in astrology.

Having recently escaped London in the midst of lockdown in 2020, she now resides in Milford on Sea, with her husband, two young kids, and a crazy Cockapoo called ‘Woody’.

If you would like to see Chloe's work soon, she will be selling her art at the New Forest Makers Market in Lymington Masonic Hall on Saturday 2nd April 2022.

Chloe Lawson Studio

mynameischloe@me.com

www.chloelawson.studio

www.facebook.com/chloelawsonstudio

Village Boutique Gym for everyone - including mums with babies

Have you heard about The Unit (Fitness centre & gym) in Milford on Sea village? 

The Unit is a boutique training facility in Laundry Lane, right in the heart of Milford on Sea. All ages abilities are welcome. There are even specific classes for mums with their babies or toddlers. The trainers can tailor each strength and cardio session to an individuals level with the aim to gain improvement week on week.

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Classes run early morning and evening throughout the week. Anyone who fancies trying a small group workout is invited to go along for a free trial session. To book or find out more; please contact Sophia or The Unit at the foot of this page.

The team at The Unit are dedicated to developing the community’s fitness and they believe that everyone can be fitter, stronger and in turn happier through exercise. So, they have created a facility to turn that belief into reality.

The Bring Your Baby Exercise Classes are run by Sophia Handscomb on Mondays and Tuesdays at 9am/10am/11am. These are fantastic for those mums who love to meet and chat with others mums whilst benefiting from a workout! There is a Bring Your Baby Morning Social on Friday 1st April; please see details below.

The Programmed Group Classes consist of a daily Workouts of the day (WOD) inspired by cross training. You can expect ‘METCONs’ (Metabolic conditioning), ‘EMOMs’ (Every minute on the minute) and ‘AMRAPs’ (As many rounds as possible) as standard. These workouts combine high intensity training with strength movements. 

The Programmed Group Classes run from Monday to Friday starting at 6.30am or 7.30am and there are evening sessions at 5.30pm or 6.30pm.

On Sunday Morning at 8am they hold a Weekend Bootcamp.

They also offer Open Gym Sessions on selected dates for those happy to do their own training.

• Pay as you go sessions are: £10 or if booked through the app; £40 for 5 sessions.

To find out more, please visit: www.theunit-fitness.co.uk

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PS: Sophia also offers a 12 Week Weight Loss Plan and 21 Day Cleanses throughout the year. Sophia is a Weight Loss Coach, Personal Trainer & Life Coach who provides a variety of health support & advice through her business 'Trained by a Girl'. (More details can be found on her website, link below.)

Trained by a Girl
Sophia Handscomb

trainedbyagirl@outlook.com
Instagram - @trainedbyagirl

www.trainedbyagirl.com
Facebook Page

The Unit Fitness Centre

Unit 7, Laundry Lane, Milford on Sea, SO41 0WJ

info@theunit-fitness.co.uk
www.theunit-fitness.co.uk

Duff T's launch 'Peace Ukraine' range

Milford on Sea based clothing designer, Fiona MacDuff has added a 'Peace Ukraine' range to her collection.  All profits from the sale of this range will go to the Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal. Click here to view.

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Duff T's have also launched 'The Wall', where you can send us a picture of yourself wearing your duff-t tee, and you could win another one!​​​​​​​​ Simply create your picture in a cool location or style, then send to hello@duff-t.com. The most creative pic wins a duff-t of their choice.​​​​​​​​ Click here to see 'The Wall'.


About Duff T's

The Duff-T ranges of clothing is for women, men and kids and includes; t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and bags - all of which are made from 100% organic sustainable cotton, and/or use recycled or sustainable materials.

All of the Duff-T Tees products are printed in the UK in a renewable energy powered factory. Please click here to find out more. 

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Find Our more about Duff-T Tees in Milford on Sea. Please click here to read.

To see the full Duff-T Tees range; please click here.

Duff-T

hello@duff-t.com

www.duff-t.com

New Brunch Menu at Ray's Italian

As the sun comes out, Ray's Italian have launched their Brunch Menu which is now being served from 9.30am each day they are open. 

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Keep an eye on Ray's Italian Facebook page to see the latest delights on offer. Please click here.

Take a look, there is something for everyone to enjoy!

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Opening Times

Coffee, Cake, Delicatessen & Brunch

Tuesday to Saturday: 9am to 4pm

Lunch

Tuesday to Saturday: 12noon to 3pm

Restaurant Evenings

Wednesday to Saturday: 5:45pm until last orders at 9.30pm

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
www.facebook.com/raysitaliankitchen

Give your views on the future of the War Memorial Hospital

The Milford on Sea League of Friends are inviting the local community to take part in a survey about the Redevelopment of the War Memorial Hospital site in Sea Road.

To see the survey online; please click here. 

For a printable version; please click here.

This brief survey is to ask for your views. It aims to understand your current and future health care needs to help achieve improved access to sustainable additional local health services.

Please give your personal view of your priorities and we will achieve a community view when we aggregate the results.

Background

One of the ways the League of Friends will be helping the community is by discussing with the NHS Clinical Commissioning Group how local needs of the population can be met.

Local people wanted a war memorial to help everyone remember those who served and lost their lives in WW1. It was decided that the hospital was the best way to achieve this.

There is a lot of history and emotion regarding The War Memorial site. We are committed to upholding its integrity.

The hospital hasn’t been a working hospital for over fourteen years, and has long been overtaken by the centres of healthcare excellence found at Southampton, Lymington and Bournemouth.

Milford on Sea League of Friends
Milford on Sea War Memorial Hospital, Sea Road
Milford on Sea, SO41 0PG

www.friendsofmilfordhospital.org.uk

www.HealthHub-milfordlof.co.uk

A Taste of Professional Master Chef

Sam Hughes, chef/patron at La Perle in Milford on Sea will be serving the menu that he prepared during his Professional Master Chef experience and enjoyed by Michel Roux Jr and Gregg Wallace.

Each course will be introduced by Sam and he will give an entertaining account of life behind the scenes at this popular TV programme. Any questions answered candidly!

Wednesday 6th April - Arrive 7pm: £49.95pp

To see the menu and reserve your table; please click here.

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La Perle Dining Options:

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

Fish & Chips available on Tuesdays.

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. Featuring French Thursdays each week.

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

Music Quiz and Blues Nights

Test your music knowledge, or enjoy some live blues, another couple of entertaining nights out in Milford on Sea.

Milford on Sea Community Centre

01590 644861

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

www.facebook.com/Milford-on-Sea-Community-Centre

Box Office Open:

Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm

Greening Campaign Public Meeting - Postponed

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

Following the arrangement of the Village Meeting to Help Ukraine at the Community Centre on Wednesday 30th March, to stand with and show support for this meeting it has been decided to postpone The Milford Greening Meeting which was scheduled to take place on the same evening.

 The date for the revised Greening Meeting will be advised in due course.

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 Greening Campaign Public Meeting

Anyone interested is invited to attend the Greening Campaign Public Meeting on Wednesday 30th March 7pm to 9pm at All Saints Church Hall, Milford on Sea. 

Topics to include: 

• purchasing, running and maintaining an electric car
• retrofitting your home to be more energy efficient,
• rewilding your garden,
• the implications of climate change on Hurst Spit and the local area,
• the “Twenty is Plenty” campaign.

The meeting will be joined by Cllr Jan Warwick who is the Hampshire County Council Executive Member for Climate Change and Sustainability and Cllr Steve Forster Executive Member for Commercial Strategy, Estates and Property including electric vehicles who will be giving an overview of their roles and taking any questions.

If there is anything you would like to see covered or whether you have any ideas for reducing climate change in our Community, please contact: anne.cullen@milfordonseaparishcouncil.gov.uk

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If you would like to find out more or have some exciting ideas to share, the Milford on Sea Greening Campaign would love to hear from you. Please contact: anne.cullen@milfordonseaparishcouncil.gov.uk or take a look at the Milford on Sea Greening Campaign Facebook page by clicking here.

Milford on Sea Greening Campaign

anne.cullen@milfordonseaparishcouncil.gov.uk

www.facebook.com/greeningcampaign

Care4Calais at All Saints Church this Saturday

Milford Action for Refugees (MAR) will be collecting specifically required donations in aid of Care4Calais at All Saints Church on Saturday 2nd April between 10am & 1pm.

Please click here to read more.

There will also be an opportunity at make a donation to the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Appeal.

Care4Calais

www.care4calais.org

Table Top Sale

 

JAM Jazz Night collects for Ukraine

At the recent JAM (Jazz at Milford) on Friday 25 March £170 was raised in a collection for the Red Cross Ukraine appeal.

The JAM Jazz Nights are held on the 4th Friday of every month. You can buy tickets or pay on the door for just £10. Bar opens at 7.30pm.

Everyone is welcome, just come along!

Milford on Sea Community Centre

01590 644861

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

www.facebook.com/Milford-on-Sea-Community-Centre

Box Office Open:

Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm

Village Meeting to Help Ukraine

Milford Community Centre are hosting a presentation by The New Forest for Ukraine organisation on Wednesday, 30th March at 6pm to outline what work they undertaking, what has been achieved so far and how we can work together to make a difference. Everyone is welcome.

This presentation is in conjunction with the Milford on Sea Homes for Ukraine Facebook group.

In just four weeks, The New Forest for Ukraine have made huge achievements with everyone offering what support and aid as they are able.

Milford on Sea Homes for Ukraine aim is to complement this work in the village and support our Ukrainian guests. 

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Milford on Sea Homes for Ukraine

www.facebook.com/groups/962298981317897

The New Forest for Ukraine

www.newforestforukraine.co.uk

The Cave back on the Village Green

From Friday 1st April, The Cave will again be having picnic tables on the Milford on Sea Village Green.

What better way to enjoy a glass of wine, cold beer or a tapas snack in the sunshine whilst watching the world go by.

Bring on the sunny weather!

The Cave
2 Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QH
01590 642195
www.facebook.com/TheCavewinebar
www.thecavemos.co.uk

Milford Donations Points for Ukraine

Milford on Sea now has two drop off point for donations for Ukraine; Saltwater Café in the high street for a full range of items and the Community Centre in Sea Road for small items.

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Needs appear to change on a regular basis so an updated list of what's wanted can be found on www.newforestforukraine.co.uk. 

To see how local people are helping in other ways, please visit Milford on sea Homes for Ukraine by clicking here.

Saltwater Café

106 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE

01590 643518

www.saltwatermilford.com

www.facebook.com/saltcafe106

Open for donations:

• 9am to 3pm: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
• Closed Thursdays
• Sundays 10am to 2pm

 

Milford on Sea Community Centre

01590 644861

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

Donations Box in Reception

• Small Items Only; such as; toiletries, baby care items etc.
• (No clothes, blankets or large Items.)

Donate your Old Tools

Tony Styles is the local Milford on Sea collector for the TWAM charity, and they would like any old tools or sewing equipment that you might have to spare.

Do you have any unwanted tools or a sewing machines that could be very useful to less fortunate people?

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TWAM stands for 'Tools with a Mission' and it is a Christian charity enabling people to earn a living and support themselves and their families.

In many countries people have few skills, little education and no means of earning a living. A switch from aid dependency to self-sufficiency is impossible without help.

TWAM started over thirty years ago, and has since provided this help by collecting and refurbishing tools and equipment no longer required in the UK and sending them overseas. Through collectors and refurbishment centres across the UK, the team of dedicated volunteers and supporters help transform thousands of lives every year.

The TWAM website contains a list of tools wanted, please click here.

Your local collector is Tony Styles 01590 643109 or click here to email.

TWAM
www.twam.uk

Art in Milford this weekend

Art in Milford is at Milford on Sea Community Centre this weekend; Saturday 26th March & Sunday 27th March from 10am to 4pm.

A chance to view or buy a wide range of paintings from talented artists based in Milford on Sea.

Exibition features: Pauline Stephens, Rosie Redpath, Janet Penny, Jan Hawker, Issy Cottard, Maryvonne Hallett, Sue Miles, Carol Mileusnic, Maureen Tait, Clare Morrell, Kate Danby, Gillian Morris (Saturday Only) and Maureen Guichard (Sunday Only).

Raffle for Michael Turner Sculpture

We recently we published an article about Simon Heaps who represents Great Britain at wheelchair table tennis Class 5 and his journey back to International tournaments. (Please click here to read previous article.) 

Having already lost his left leg as a result of Type 1 Diabetes in May 2019, in January 2020 Simon lost his right leg. In spite of these setbacks, he is determined to return to competitive wheelchair tennis for Great Britain. 

In his quest to raise funds to help pay for his Great Britain kit, he was generously donated a special piece of sculpture by well known local sculptor Michael Turner and this is now being raffled. (Click here to see Michael's extraordinary art pieces.) 

The piece donated is 'The Acorn' mounted on oak and it would normally sell for £250. 

(Dimensions: Acorn length: c.14cm - Wooden plinth:10cm x 10cm.)

How the raffle works:

1. Visit his Facebook post (click here) and say 'YES' in the comments.

2. Then, go to Simon's secure Go Fund Me Page (by clicking here) and donate £10.  

The lucky winner will be drawn around the 6th April by Michael Turner and will have this special piece delivered by Simon.

Simon has also posted a video on his progress in adapting to walking on prosthetic legs. 

I think it is fair to say his determination and effort is impressive.

To view video, please click here then scroll down to the bottom of the post. You will find the video amongst the photos.

Michael Turner Studios

Setters Farm, Mount Pleasant Lane, Lymington SO41 8LS

www.michaelturnerstudios.co.uk

www.facebook.com/Michaelturnerstudios

Carrie Bugg Photography

www.carriebuggphotography.co.uk

MoS League of Friends is Changing

Following on the Milford on Sea League of Friends EGM last Monday, they are happy to announce how they are changing and how they will be helping the community in these key areas:

1 Promoting Health and Wellbeing. We will share knowledge and advice with H+H First Aid Tips, approved by Dr Moody-Jones, Milford Medical Centre.

2 Redevelopment of The War Memorial Site. Discussing with the NHS Clinical Commissioning Group how local needs of the population can be met whilst upholding the integrity of the War Memorial.

3 Provide Voluntary and Financial Support. For additional health and care services, not provided by NHS funding, delivered through the Milford Medical Practice and other local organisations benefiting the Milford community.

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The Milford on Sea League of Friends have also produced a quiz to test your knowledge of what to do in a health emergency.

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The Milford on Sea League of Friends
www.HealthHub-milfordlof.co.uk