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10 April 2022

Local Sculptor's Gorilla and Gordon Ramsey

Renowned stainless steel sculptor and artist Michael Turner, who lives in Milford on Sea, was surprised and delighted to see the magnificent Stainless Steel Gorilla he had created featuring in Gordon Ramsey's latest TV show.

Michael had previously made the Gorilla on commission for Gordon Ramsey as a feature piece for one of his prestigious restaurants. To read more, please click here.

You may also be able to see Michael's Gorilla by tuning into 'Gordon Ramsay's Future Food Stars'. The series is currently running at 9pm on Thursday evenings.


Michael also does smaller pieces to suit all budgets, so it is worth checking out his website. 

You can see more of Michael's work by clicking here.


About Michael Turner
Since leaving school, the development of his creative and artistic skills, has led to recognition both within the UK and internationally.

During his formative years, his talent became apparent. He had an innate understanding and ability to capture the form and beauty of nature by creating bugs and insects, created simply from the most basic of materials including nuts, bolts and sheet metal found in his fathers’ garage. To read more, please click here.


Michael Turner Studios
Setters Farm, Mount Pleasant Lane, Lymington,
SO41 8LS

Carrie Bugg Photography

WI Supports Oakhaven & Basics Bank

Milford on Sea WI will be supporting Oakhaven Hospice on Thursday 14th April by participating in the Annual Bunny Run. (...or as we were told 'we will be walking in our case!')

So please look out for lots of ladies wearing bunny ears meeting on the village green at 10am to walk around the village with collection boxes!

The Oakhaven Bunny Run is happening from Saturday 9th to Sunday 24th April 2022. If you would like to give it a go, or find out more; please click here.

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Then, on Saturday 16th April from 9am to 12 noon, The Milford on Sea WI will be collecting grocery items and monetary donations for the New Forest Basics Bank. Please support this much needed charity if you can.

Find out more about the good work the Basics Bank does in providing food and other essentials for local people in need. Please click here.

New Forest Basics Bank

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Find out more about the Milford on Sea Women's Institute
 by clicking the link below:

Milford on Sea WI

An evening at the Movies in Milford

Do you remember when we used to go to 'The pictures?'. The quality production of films since then have come on leaps and bounds, and throughout the year you can spend an evening watching blockbusters, classics, documentaries, live concerts and more at Milford Movies held at the Community Centre.

To see the upcoming showings; please click here.



All the movies and screenings in the Community Centre have 60 comfortable seats arranged cabaret style around small tables – this makes sure everyone has a good view and a place to put their drinks. Bar Open. 

Book early to avoid disappointment – sadly seats cannot be guaranteed if you just turn up on the door. 

For more information and to book seats pop along to the Box Office at the Centre in Sea Road (or telephone (01590) 644861 or visit website: www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk.


Box Office Open:
Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm

Craft and Gift Market this coming Saturday

A Craft and Gift Market will be held in the Community Centre this coming Saturday.

Generous donations at Care4Calais event

On Saturday April 2nd, Milford Action for Refugees had a successful collection of donations at All Saints Church.

Organiser, Liz Jennings commented: We are all deeply moved by the terrible crisis in Ukraine and support the drive to do what we can to help those fleeing the war. However, it’s so important to remember that there are over 26 million refugees from other countries too, and over 82 million displaced people in our world. Each of these statistics hides a human tragedy. Only a few months ago we saw, on our TV screens, the horrors taking place in Afghanistan. Some of the refugees fleeing war torn countries end up in Calais. Contrary to the popular view, most refugees do not end up in Britain, but flee to neighbouring countries, most of which are very poor.

We asked for specific items for Care4Calais and were pleased to receive: 550 items of toiletries; 281 pairs of socks; 168 pairs of pants. We also received £200. Many thanks to all of you who donated!"


Care4Calais

09 April 2022

Ellie to play in First Professional Golf Event

Milford on Sea's Ellie Mans (16 years old) has been invited to play in her first professional golf event on Wednesday 20th April in the 2022 Rose Ladies Series.

The Rose Ladies Series is a one-off ladies professional golf tour organised by Justin Rose his wife, Kate Rose & inspired by Liz Young. Last year’s Order of Merit was won by Charley Hull, with Georgia Hall second.

Ellie is over the moon having volunteered at previous events and cannot wait to play alongside these fabulous professional players.

Ellie with Liz Young (co-founder of Rose Series)
 and Charley Hull, 2021 Rose Series Order of Merit Winner

Ellie plays golf off a handicap of +1 and has been a member of the SW England U18 squad for the past 2 years. 

She will be in great hands on the beautiful Brockenhurst Manor fairways as on Ellie’s bag is caddie for the match, Kevin Flynn, PGA Coach of England Southern Boys & Hampshire Girls Coach. 

After undergoing a knee op in early January she has only played 18 holes thus far, so between now and the April tournament there is a lot of rehabilitation to do.


Picture to left: Ellie at the inaugural Mixed U18 2021 competition and English Girl’s Championships.

08 April 2022

10% Off at Ray's Italian Next Tuesday

Ray's Italian Kitchen in Milford on Sea High Street are offering customers:
'10% OFF Your Total Bill' to anyone visiting for refreshments or meals on Tuesday 12th April. (Excludes items from the shop.) 

Ray’s are now fully open five days a week and to celebrate the start of the season they are making this special offer to mark their first Tuesday evening service of the year. 

Also, New Head Chef, Karl Wiggins is now in the kitchen, which means that local owner, Stacey Crouch is now back on the floor front of house. 

As the sun appears, why not enjoy al fresco dining in their sun-drenched courtyard “Terrazza” garden. Book now to avoid disappointment. 

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Ray's Italian Kitchen Opening Times
DELICATESSEN: Tuesday to Saturday: 9am to 4pm

DINING: (Indoor or Outdoor)
Brunch, Coffee & Cake: Tuesday to Saturday: 9am to 4pm
Lunch: Tuesday to Saturday: 12noon to 4pm
Evening Dining: Tuesday to Saturday: 5:30pm until last orders at 9.30pm
Takeaway Collection: Tuesday 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


06 April 2022

Do you fancy being a Milford on Sea Tour Guide?

Lymington Town Tours are looking for new tour guides and one of their walks features The Story Milford on Sea.

The new Tour Guides are needed for later in this season and for 2023 and beyond. Walks are conducted from May to September and free training is provided by experienced guides, some of whom have been with the volunteer, non-profit group since the start of the project in 1986.

Anyone with a love or passion for local history who feels able to communicate that interest to a group of people in an enthusiastic manner can apply. You do not have to be an accomplished public speaker but you do have to be able to command some facts and communicate them to the audience in a clear and concise, non-partisan manner – a good sense of humour also helps make the walk memorable for our attendees. 

You will also need be able to donate time to the project – for training and the walks themselves take place normally (May to October). The position is as an unpaid volunteer, but a great way to get out and enjoy the village whilst sharing local knowledge.


The Story of Milford Walk takes a stroll through the village of Milford-on-Sea and its lovely wooded Pleasure Grounds. The walk starts on the Village Green  taking about 1¾ hours and including some footpaths and finishes on the cliff top at the Beach House.

If you are interested in finding out more about being a guide, please contact by clicking here or sending a message through their Facebook page on the link below.

Lymington Town Tours

What Fitness Classes would you like?

Local fitness trainer Sophia Handscomb from 'Trained by a Girl' and based at 'The Unit' in the village, is looking to find out what new fitness classes ladies and gents of all ages may want in Milford on Sea, and when they would like them to take place.

She is looking to expand the options for gym classes in the area at The Unit fitness centre in the heart of Milford on Sea village.

Sophia would love to hear your suggestions and ideas.

So far she is currently considering:

  • Women only class
  • Legs, bums & tums class
  • Walking workout class (Walk and then stop for exercise stations)

She currently has time slots on Thursday mornings and afternoons to add new classes in. 

Please send your thoughts and ideas to: trainedbyagirl@outlook.com.

Sophia also runs Bring Your Baby Exercise Classes on Mondays and Tuesdays.

To find out more about the The Unit gym and other classes they offer, please visit: www.theunit-fitness.co.uk





Trained by a Girl

Sophia Handscomb
trainedbyagirl@outlook.com
Instagram - @trainedbyagirl


The Unit Fitness Centre
Unit 7, Laundry Lane, Milford on Sea, SO41 0WJ


05 April 2022

Free Fizz or Coffee Offer at Ray's Italian

Ray's Italian Kitchen in Milford on Sea High Street are offering customers a voucher for a Free Glass of Bucks Fizz or Coffee with every item off the brunch menu. The offer is available Tuesday to Friday from 9.30am to 11.30am until the end of April.

The voucher is only available through the Visit Milford on Sea website. Please click here to find out more

To claim your voucher please click the link above, sign in to 'Visit Milford on Sea' and subscribe to their newsletter. Once registered, you will then be able to download or print the voucher, and present the voucher at time of booking.

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Ray's Italian Kitchen Opening Times
DELICATESSEN: Tuesday to Saturday: 9am to 4pm

DINING: (Indoor or Outdoor)
Brunch, Coffee & Cake: Tuesday to Saturday: 9am to 4pm
Lunch: Tuesday to Saturday: 12noon to 4pm
Evening Dining: Tuesday to Saturday: 5:30pm until last orders at 9.30pm
Takeaway Collection: Tuesday 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

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About Visit Milford on Sea

Visit Milford on Sea is an independent website run by two village entrepreneurs who are looking promote Milford on Sea to visiting tourists and to support village businesses by keeping local people informed on what they have to offer.

You can sign up to get their news bulletins by entering your email on the 'Stay in touch' section at the bottom of the home page. Please click here. You can also follow them on Facebook from the link below.

The site is definitely worth a look around, you might even find something you did not know was in the village!


Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Poems and Pictures Competition for kids

Starting Wednesday 6th April, the Milford Village Association is organising a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Poems and Pictures Competition for children 4 to 11 years.

It is hoped hoped that local children will use the Easter holidays creatively to celebrate this special occasion. All entrants will receive a certificate and there will be prizes for the category winners.

The Library is helping with this fun activity and it will run until 11th May to allow for judging before displaying the entries in the Library over the Jubilee weekend. 

To find out more and to see how to enter; please see flyer below:
 
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Hurst Castle opens for the season

Hurst Castle is now open for the season. A visit is always a great experience. There is lots to see as you explore this powerful fortress steeped in centuries of military history, and enjoy one of the best sea views in England from the roof of the Tudor Keep. 

You can also take a break during your visit for something sweet or savoury at Hurst Castle Café.

To see the castle opening times; please click here. Ferry details can also be found by clicking here.



Friends of Hurst Castle is a very local active support group to Hurst Castle; who provide help in any way they can from enhancement of the building, assisting educationally to financially helping with any current project.

Within the castle, the Friends of Hurst Castle has an exhibition about their work and displays of military memorabilia that has been donated to the castle.

If you would like to become a member of The Friends of Hurst Castle, or would like to find our more; please contact Tricia by clicking here.

The Gun Inn plans expansion

The Gun Inn in Keyhaven have submitted plans for a single story extension and alterations to the historic listed pub.

Since changing ownership, the restaurant menu changes regularly and features the best of British seasonal produce. Click here to see menu. Dogs welcome with their walkers!

To view the future extension plans; please click here.


To read the History of The Gun Inn; please click here.


The Gun Inn
Keyhaven Road, Keyhaven, SO41 0TP
01590 642391

Milford on Sea Beaches have Highest Quality Rating

A recent article by Chris Yandell at the Daily Echo has revealed that Milford on Sea Beaches has been awarded the highest three star water quality rating by the Environment Agency.

The rating, which follows a laboratory analysis of water samples, means the beaches in the New Forest district are rated as excellent.

To read the full article; please click here.




Stand Up Paddleboard For All at Hurst Castle

Claire, Sean and the Team from the The New Forest Paddle Sports Company are once again running their popular 2 day Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Event on Saturday 30th of April and Sunday 1st of May 2022 at Hurst Castle.

The SUP Event is run in association with Hurst Marine and Starboard SUP UK and includes; Demonstrations, 30 minute Taster Session, 30 minute Improver Clinics, Time Trial Challenge, Family Mega Board, Keyhaven SUP Race and Raffle.

The events provide a range of activities to suit everyone from novice to seasoned paddler!

To find out more, please click here.




Milford Festival Programmes on sale

Programmes are now on sale for the Milford Festival which this year will be know as Greener Round the Green and run from Friday 6th to Sunday 8th May.

A limited number of programmes are on are on sale in the Village News, Hollands and Co-op. They will also be available in the local participating pubs soon.

The festival is taking a very different format this year, to find out why, please click here.


Festival Volunteers: If you would like to get involved with the festival, either as part of the planning team, or just for a few hours on the day, please drop and email to info@milfordfestival.com and they can tell you more.

Milford on Sea Music & Arts Festival
The Festival Team

Have Your Say about the future of Milford War Memorial Hospital

Give your views on the future of the War Memorial Hospital by completing a quick survey.

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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 onlineplease click here

For a printable version; please click here.

To read more background; please click here.


The Milford on Sea League of Friends
Milford on Sea War Memorial Hospital, Sea Road

Holiday Ideas with Milford Travel

Milford Travel who were located in Milford on Sea high street before relocating to Lymington, are holding a Spring Soiree of holiday ideas at the Milford on Sea Community Centre 1pm - 4pm on Thursday 28th April.

Glass of Bucks Fizz on arrival and Free Prize Draw for £50 travel voucher.

If you are interested in attending; places are limited, so please book your ticket before Wednesday 20th April  by clicking here or calling: 01590 630552.

Musical Fundraiser for Ukraine on Saturday

Come along to enjoy some music, cake and fun between 10am to 2pm on Saturday 9th April at the Community Centre.

The event is to raise funds for those in need in Ukraine.

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Enjoy La Traviata by The Royal Opera

Milford on Sea Community Centre are screening an encore performance of 
La Traviata by The Royal Opera on Saturday 16th April.



Box Office Open:
Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm

04 April 2022

Draft scheme for 190 New Homes in Milford on Sea

A recent article in the Advertiser & Times by Roz Waters reports on plans for 190 new homes on former greenbelt land near Milford Primary School

The draft scheme by Pennyfarthing Homes is for fields to the north of Manor Road, and follows its construction of 42 properties nearby off Lymington Road, which sparked protests before it was granted permission.

The scheme includes plans for 50% of affordable housing, of which 25% would be discounted "first homes", designed exclusively for first-time buyers with a local connection. The development would also feature infrastructure improvements such as new cycling routes and significant areas of public green space, delivering promoted as a “biodiversity net gain”.

To read the full article; please click here.

Tickets to see the Andre Rieu Live Concert

Local resident, Geoff Fall has two pairs of tickets for the Andre Rieu concert at Wembley on 21st May.

He is now unable to go. The tickets were bought over two years ago, pre-Covid, and are now valid for this rescheduled concert. The two pairs are not together, but both pairs are in a very good position within the audience.

The price of the tickets are £105 each, and if someone would like, either all 4 or just 2, then he would like to donate the money to the Red Cross Ukraine fund.

Please contact Geoff to find out more; please click here  – or call him on: 07770 382054

Learn to Crew Row Course with Rowing Adventures

Rowing Adventures Ltd run by Milford on Sea resident, Kirsty Melin, offers a gateway to safe, socially-distanced, single and double sculling coastal rowing in and around The Solent for adults and children.

The Learn to Crew Row Courses are held at Lymington Rowing Club. Other 1:1 sessions are also available to prepare rowers to adventure in the waters around Lymington and Keyhaven/ Hurst Castle.  

Upcoming Learn to Crew Row Course Dates:
  • Juniors: Easter Holiday Course: 12th to 14th April - 09.30am to 12noon or 1pm to 3.30pm.
  • Adults: Easter Holiday Course: 12th to 14th April - 1pm to 3.30pm.
The courses offer relaxed, efficient and progressive learning, boat and clubhouse tour, Concept 2 indoor rowing (Ergs), rowing specific conditioning, teamwork, Glide Solo stable single sculls, Coxed Coastal Quad.

Sessions to suit adults & children (8yrs+) and are an entry point for all abilities. 

To find out more; please click here.


Rowing Adventures Ltd
Lymington Rowing Club, Almansa Way, Lymington, SO41 9PY

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The Annual Milford On Sea Coastal Rowing Regatta
 will be held on Saturday 14th May. 

Spectators can watch this exciting day of racing from the beach front promenade near the The Needles Eye CafĂ© in Hurst Road Milford on Sea.

There will also be a BBQ with Fresh Chulli Pizza, a Snack Bar with Goodall’s Strawberries and a Pimms Bar. 

Lymington Amateur Rowing Club's (LARC) Annual Coastal H&DARA Regatta is held in Milford on Sea each May. Points won contribute to the H&DARA championship. 

Refreshments, racing and prize giving between 10am and 4pm. Click here for more information.



Lymington Amateur Rowing Club are also hosting am Off Shore Regatta on the 23rd & 24th April. This will be held west of the River Channel and viewable for the Keyhaven to Lymington sea wall rather than from Milford on Sea beach. Click here for more information.



Lymington Amateur Rowing Club 
Almansa Way, Lymington, SO41 9PY

“Our mission is to encourage all forms of rowing in the Lymington and New Forest areas and to provide a fun and thriving social community for our members”

Spring Promotion from Botanical Notes

Botanical Notes have a Spring Promotion running from 2nd April until 30th May where you can enjoy 75 minutes of relaxation and balance your body and mind with a full treatment featuring Neal's Yard Remedies products.

Botanicals Notes is run by Milford on Sea resident Ellie Whitehall who provide skincare treatments to help you solve skincare issues, and to embrace your natural beauty and feel confident in your own skin. 

Ellie is based in Tu Sei Bella at 47 High Street, Milford on Sea on Saturday mornings and Monday evenings.
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This treatment includes:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
  • A deeply relaxing aromatic back, neck and shoulder massage with Women's Balance massage oil ​​​​​​​​
  • Back exfoliation with Rose and geranium body polish ​​​​​​​​
  • Organic facial with replenishing mask ​​​​​​​​
  • Eye treatment with Rose Eye Brightener ​​​​​​​​
  • Hand and arm massage ​​​​​​​​
  • Scalp massage ​​​​​​​​
​​​​​​​​Plus a goody bag of Neal's Yard Remedies samples to take away with you. ​​​​​​​​​​​

All for just £65​​​​​​​​.

This is a complete Autumn Holistic Mind, Body, Soul treatment aimed at feeling the stress and anxiety reduce as you are enveloped in the beautiful fragrance of essential oils.

To Book: Please contact Ellie by clicking here or through a Facebook message on the link below.


Botanical Notes
Tu Sei Bella, 47 High Street, Milford on Sea
Facebook Page: click here.