Bank Holiday Bootcamp success at The Unit

Our local gym, The Unit in the centre of Milford on Sea held a fun and friendly Bootcamp from 8am to 9am last Bank Holiday Monday 18th April for just £10 per person.

A good turnout were put through their paces and given a chance to work off any guilt of eating too many Easter eggs!

The coaches were very welcoming to newcomers and the session enabled all abilities to train happily together.

During the week The Unit offers 'Workout of the Day' classes each day from Monday to Friday at 6.30am, 5.30pm or 6.30pm and a Sunday Bootcamp at 8am. There are also Open Gym sessions available.

More activities are currently being planned, including classes for older people who want to keep fit. Keep an eye on The Unit website or their Facebook page for when the announcements are made.

Sophia Handscomb, a local Weight Loss Coach & Personal Trainer, also runs Social Workout Classes for local mum's who can bring their little one. The Bring Your Baby Exercise Classes run during the week and you can find out more by clicking here.

To find out more about The Unit or to book; please click here. 

The Unit 

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

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

www.facebook.com/TheUnitFitnessMilford

Trained by a Girl
Sophia Handscomb

trainedbyagirl@outlook.com
Instagram - @trainedbyagirl

www.trainedbyagirl.com

www.facebook.com/trainedbyagirl

Village made Beaded Jewellery

Liz Gates is a Milford on Sea maker of Bead Bracelets, Earrings, Necklaces and even Keyrings.

All pieces are handmade, using the finest quality beads and materials with care and attention at affordable prices.

Liz is happy to design your own, bespoke piece, simply get in touch to discuss colours and styles. Examples of her work can be found on her Facebook page: Please click here.

You can contact Liz by Messenger from her Facebook page, which also shows her phone number. She is also happy to answer any questions or queries.

B.E.A.D.S

lizbeads@outlook.com

www.facebook.com/Buff033

Local images captured by Graham Wiffen

Graham Wiffen lives in Milford on Sea and is a local photography enthusiast who regularly captures delightful images from places across the village.

Examples of some of images taken by Graham are below which shows the quality and variety of his photography.

His photos provide a glorious reminder of the wonderful surroundings we have in Milford on Sea.

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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New Forest Big Band back at South Lawn

The ever popular New Forest Big Band will be back at South Lawn Hotel: from 8pm to 10pm on Thursday 28th April 2022.

New Forest Big Band
www.newforestbigband.co.uk

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

Wire JD Live at Milford on Sea Club

Milford on Sea Club are presenting live music from Wire JD on Sunday 8th May at 1pm.

Entry is Free for members or £5 for non-members. Contact club for tickets or click here.

About Wire JD

Dave Wire is a singer songwriter from Southampton in a folk/indie type of way. People who inspire us, James Dean Bradfield, Mark Chadwick, Patti Smith, The Levellers, Walk Of The Earth, Gaz Brookfield....and anything that rocks in a good rhythmic way!!

Formed in the summer of 2014, Dave Larcombe singer/songwriter from Southampton, UK, along with Julie Godwin on percussion make up acoustic folk/indie duo Wire JD. Previously Lead Singer and Bass player for various cover bands, now with the emphasis firmly on self written material with occasional live guest performances by Brighton band 900 Spaces' lead singer Emma Lou.

'Dave delivers course bouts of energy laced acoustic punk, blending the aggressive tones of largely punk-rock inspired guitar-work with a swooping vocal range, emotive soft edge, and clever harmonies.'

Wire JD

www.facebook.com/DaveWire

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Milford on Sea Club is family friendly and open 7 days a week. You can enjoy live sports on Sky & BT, snooker & pool tables, a jukebox, Bingo each week, discos, live entertainment nights and benefit from excellent drink prices.

Non-members welcome to visit the club for a £2 entry fee. Just pop in and see for yourself.

Milford on Sea Club

67 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QG

01590 643209

milfordonseaclub@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/MilfordonSeaClub

Ellie plays in first professional golf event

Local Milford on Sea schoolgirl, Ellie Mans had an amazing experience at her first professional golf event, the Rose Ladies Series at the beautiful Brockenhurst Manor Golf Club. 

Shooting 75 (T14) with some great wedge play, sadly too many putts slipped by with 10 birdie opportunities within 15 feet & just two conversions. On her bag for the round was Kevin Flynn, PGA Coach of England South Boys who was a phenomenal caddy and Stuart Mitchell, match referee said, “Ellie played so well - definitely looked at home amongst these great golfers.”

Ellie thought Brockenhurst Manor was “in awesome condition, the greens were just perfect, such a joy to play on.” 

Urgent Items needed for Ukraine

Saltwater Café in the High Street, Milford on Sea, in conjunction with New Forest for Ukraine, are are continuing to take donations for those in need in Ukraine. They have another van going out to Poland this weekend (Trip No.19!) and need your help and support to fill it please. 

The most up to date requirements from the team on the ground are:

Urgent Items: Instant meals, Shampoo, Hand and face creams, Lip balm, Body wash, New flannels or sponges, Flip flops, Soaps, Wipes, Wheeled Suitcases/bags, New Underwear for woman and children (all ages and sizes).

Other Requested Items: Tea, Coffee, UHT milk, Sugar, Chocolate bars/high protein and cereal bars, Disposable cups, Disposable plates and bowls, Plastic plates and bowls, Body lotion.

Please drop off donations to: Saltwater Café or the Community Centre.

Thank you to everyone who has generously donated.

Saltwater Café

106 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE

01590 643518

www.saltwatermilford.com

www.facebook.com/saltcafe106

New Forest for Ukraine

info@newforestforukraine.co.uk

www.newforestforukraine.co.uk

Fundraising lunch for Simon at La Perle

La Perle are hosting a fundraising lunch for Simon Heaps on Thursday 28th April at 12.30 for 1pm.

Chef/patron Sam is delighted to be supporting Simon in his fund raising efforts, with 50% of the proceeds of this lunch helping with the costs of his international Para Table Tennis Tournaments representing Great Britain.

Simon is a 66 year old Milford on Sea based GB Para Wheelchair Table tennis player and a bilateral amputee. He relies solely on fundraising to compete for Great Britain in tournaments.

MENU

Duck Confit with Puy Lentils, Bacon Lardons, Wild Mushrooms, Baby Onions, Spinach, Celeriac Puree and Truffle Sauce

OR

Coulibiac: Fillet of Loch Duart Salmon en Croute wrapped in Crepes, Spinach, Dilled Chopped Egg, Spiced Rice, Caramelised Onions and Wild Mushrooms served with Dill Beurre Blanc

Apple Tarte Tatin, Salted Caramel Sauce, Crispy Almonds, Vanilla Ice Cream

OR

Dark Chocolate Fondant, Roasted Pistachios, Chocolate Crumble, Pistachio Ice Cream

Tickets: £35pp including a large glass of red, white or rose wine, a bottle of San Miguel or Jurassic Ale, or a soft drink.

To book; please click here.

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La Perle

60 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD

01590 643557

info@laperle.co.uk

www.laperle.co.uk

www.facebook.com/laperlemilford

Discover Stuart Pond Bird Hide

Have you ever been to the Sturt Pond Bird Hide?

The entrance is tucked in alongside The Lighthouse café/bar on Milford on Sea beach at the start of Hurst Spit.

Sturt pond is a haven for swans, ducks, Brent geese, mallard, teal, shelduck & grebes. The Bird Hide is free to enter and open to the public every day (but locked at night) The hide gives you an elevated view over the whole of the pond and the abundance of activity.

Close by are two wooden bridges which cross the stream which runs from Sturt Pond to the salt marshes and where you can get further views of the wildlife or even try some crabbing. (Nets & buckets available from Milford News by the village green in the village centre.) The marshes of Keyhaven Nature Reserve have an abundance of wading birds including little egret, redshank, ringed plover, oystercatcher, dunlin & curlew, plus a whole variety of regularly changing visitors.

The Sturt Pond Bird Hide is run by MCV.

To find out more about Milford Conservation Volunteers, please visit: 

www.milfordconservation.org

Free Open Days at Milford on Sea Bowls Club

Milford on Sea Bowls Club are holding Two Free Open Days where anyone is invited to come along and give bowls a try.

The Open Days will be held on Wednesday 27th April and Sunday 8th May from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

Simply go along and have a go at the game of bowls (Shoes, bowls and tuition from Club Coaches provided) and find out all about our friendly Club. Everyone is welcome. 

You will also get lots of information about every aspect of the Club and begin learning how to play the game. If you enjoy the morning and are keen to join us you will then be able to participate in weekly coaching sessions to get you started.

About Milford on Sea Bowls Club 

The Bowls Club was founded in 1933 and provides an inviting seafront location for its members to enjoy the playing of bowls and participate in our social events.

The Club’s Green has 6 rinks that are amongst the finest in the area and are situated on Hurst Road, Milford-on-Sea enjoying spectacular views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight and the Needles.

​Our outdoor playing season is from early April until late September. The mixed membership has Club roll ups on Wednesday and Friday afternoons and we participate in the New Forest and Bournemouth & District Leagues. During the winter months we enjoy indoor, short mat bowls.

Milford on Sea Bowls Club
Hurst Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PY
www.facebook.com/milfordonseabowlsclub
www.milfordonseabowlsclub.org

Events & Weddings at South Lawn

If you are looking for a venue for a large event, wedding or celebration, look no further than the Cornwallis Suite at South Lawn Hotel.

Nestled in the gardens on the quiet side of the hotel, the Cornwallis Suite provides a bright, elegant, modern interior, making it the ideal space to host a large event or a dream wedding. Licenced for civil ceremonies and partnerships, the room can welcome up to 150 guests for a ceremony, 150 for a seated meal and up to 200 for an evening reception. It boasts a separate entrance and its own private bar. There’s also a reception area and a cloakroom. The French windows open onto the terrace and gardens. If you wish to enjoy an outdoor celebration, a marquee can be set up in the gardens.

South Lawn is a busy Hotel in an enviable location with an excellent reputation for both the hotel and its restaurant, The Cedar Tree. It boasts an excellent banqueting suite which seats 150 on rounds with separate bar facilities. The hotel also has 24 superior bedrooms under construction which will take the room total to 50.

To reply, please send your CV to events@southlawnhotel.co.uk

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

Town Band Spring Concert on Saturday

Come along to the Community Centre on Saturday for and Spring Concert of some rousing songs and marches from Lymington Town Band.

Details below:

Tu Sui Bella launches online booking

Caileigh Mann, owner/therapist at Tu Sui Bella a small, friendly and welcoming beauty boutique in the centre of the village has launched a new online booking system.

Tu Sui Bella offer a wide range of treatments and stand firm in their beliefs of beauty without cruelty. Take some time to pamper yourself with a massage, manicure, pedicure, facial, make up, waxing, spray tan, electrolysis, plasma, lash tinting or ear piercing.

To se all of the services on offer; please click here. 

You can also keep up to date with all of Caileigh’s news from her Facebook page link below.

Tu Sui Bella

47 High Street, Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QG

01590 636060

caileighmann@yahoo.co.uk

www.tuseibella.co.uk

www.facebook.com/TuSeiBellaBeauty

Soul & Motown Show at Milford on Sea Club

Milford on Sea Club are presenting a Soul and Motown Show with Patrick Nicholas Ex member of The Drifters on Saturday 30th April at 8.30pm. Musical memories guaranteed!

Free for members

£5 for non-members

Contact club for tickets

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Milford on Sea Club is family friendly and open 7 days a week. You can enjoy live sports on Sky & BT, snooker & pool tables, a jukebox, Bingo each week, discos, live entertainment nights and enjoy excellent drink prices.

Non-members welcome for a £2 entry fee. Just pop in and see for yourself.

Milford on Sea Club
67 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QG
01590 643209
milfordonseaclub@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/MilfordonSeaClub

Jazz at the Community Centre This Friday

Everyone is welcome to enjoy a night of live jazz.

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

Milford on Sea WI 'Bunnies' raise £500

The intrepid ladies from our local WI participated in the Oakhaven Bunny Run on Thursday 14th April.

Starting from the village green resplendent in bunny ears!, they made their way around the village with their collection boxes. The morning raised around £200, which was added to a previous collection and registration fees raising around £500 to donate to Oakhaven Hospice.

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. 

Spring Art Classes for All

As the Easter Holidays draw to a close, take a look at the art classes on offer with For The Love of Art - weekly pay-as-you-go, fun and friendly. 

Adult Art Classes, suitable for beginners and improvers at the Milford on Sea Community Centre.

Children's Art Classes for ages 8-12 years starting up again next week at the Milford on Sea Community Centre 

NEW art class for teens, aged 13-15 in Highcliffe - brand new for this Spring, starting next week - at The Old School House on Lymington Road..

To find out more or book; please click here or drop a line to:

info@fortheloveofartclasses.co.uk

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For The Love of Art was created by Rhiannon Eva to provide unique, personalised and enjoyable art tuition for adults and children at Milford on Sea Community Centre. She believes that with practice and the right knowledge, anyone can be an artist - and have fun whilst doing it!

For the Love of Art

info@fortheloveofartclasses.co.uk

www.fortheloveofartclasses.co.uk

Guided Walks Launch in Milford on Sea

Visit Milford on Sea – the tourism destination website for the village – is launching two guided walks for visitors and residents to enjoy during the summer season.

The first walk – ‘Discover Milford on Sea’s Hidden Woodland’ - will take a maximum of 10 walkers per walk into the village’s Pleasure Grounds, where a local guide will explain its history, wildlife and fauna.

This 3.5km (2.2 miles) walk will start this Thursday (21st April) at 10.30am on the village green and will be a regular feature every other week.

The other walk, which is set to be a favourite with visitors is the ‘Insider’s Guide to Milford on Sea’ that gives the local low down on what Milford on Sea has to offer.

Visitors will be taken to the village’s secret meadow, given a glimpse into the nature reserve, whilst getting the ins and outs of where best to eat, what to do and where to go whilst staying here.

The first of these walks will take place on Thursday 28th April at 10.30am and will run fortnightly. 

The walks will be £10 per person and 90 minutes long.

To book a place on a guided walk please click here.

Visit Milford on Sea
hello@visitmilfordonsea.co.uk
www.visitmilfordonsea.co.uk
www.facebook.com/visitmilfordonsea

New Novel from Village Author

Milford on Sea resident, Ian Hey has published a humorous thriller novel entitled; No Lift and No Stairs.

Ian moved down to Milford just over 7 years ago with his partner, Anne. He has also appeared in the last six Milford Pantomimes and played Ken in Wendy Mason’s acclaimed production of Rumours at the Community Centre at the end of last October.

Advanced copies are now on sale in The Village News at the foot of the village green.

More about No Lift and No Stairs.

A hilarious combination of thriller, romance and comedy, sprinkled liberally with banter and drama for an entertaining ride.

Inspired by the author's 20+ years of experience in the removals industry and written in a relatable tone, despite the thrilling plot.

38-year-old Hawkwind fan and Stoneway’s removal porter Peter Booth has recently split up with long-time girlfriend, Sarah, and finds himself in a tiny studio flat, self-confidence dwindling and alcohol levels rising.

Possible salvation appears in the form of Stoneway’s new employee, the attractive and sophisticated, Emily. A relationship tentatively blossoms but Peter is aghast to learn that Emily’s baggage not only includes her overprotective and impudent teenage son, Charlie but also her jealous ex-husband, the notorious local crime lord, Ray Henderson.

Peter finds himself unwittingly dragged into an underworld of sexual intrigue, blackmail and murder.

Set against the backdrop of council estates, squats, pubs, café’s, Saturday afternoon football and the omnipresent humour of removal men, No Lift and No Stairs is a romcom thriller full of colourful characters that won’t let the reader rest until the very last page.

Note: The book contains some ‘boy’s talk’ bad language, and adult themes but, hopefully, nothing too untoward.

After his partner mentioned that his writing was funny in 2007, Ian started writing in earnest. Since then, he has had three of his One Act plays performed at The Cornerhouse in Tolworth, Surrey as part of their OneAct Festival. No Lift and No Stairs is his debut novel. Ian now lives in Milford on Sea with his partner Anne, and Lola, their wire-haired dachshund.

Publication Date: 28th May 2022 - Copies: £9.49

ISBN: 9781914471698

Please order this title by; phone, email, pubeasy or teleordering from:

Troubador Publishing (Distributor) 

0116 279 2299

tradeorders@troubador.co.uk

www.bookguild.co.uk

www.troubador.co.uk

Try a Boot Camp at The Unit on BH Monday

The Unit in the centre of Milford on Sea are offering anyone a chance to work off the Easter eggs this Bank Holiday Monday!

You can join a fun and friendly Bootcamp from 8am to 9am on Bank Holiday Monday 18th April for just £10 per person (Limited space). 

All abilities welcome.

To find out more or to book; please click here. You can also contact The Unit directly or contact Sophia. (Details on poster below.).

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The Unit Fitness Centre

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

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

Experience Dining at Verveine from Just £23

Did you know that Verveine, Milford on Sea's spectacular fine dining fish restaurant has an amazing lunch offering from £23 for two courses.

At just £37pp, the Six Course Lunchtime Taster Menu offers fantastic value for a top class meal by a extraordinary chef. This would easily be over £100 per person in London.

Verveine take a different approach to dining out, their menu is created to include a mixture of Verveine favourites alongside new and seasonally inspired creations with the very best ingredients.

They simply ask 3 questions when you arrive:

1. How many courses would you like?
2. Is there anything you don't fancy eating?
3. And do you have any allergies?

They then take it from there, whilst you sit back and relax and enjoy your extra special dining experience.

Daily Changing Lunch Menu

• 2 course: £23
• 3 course: £27
• 6 course tasting lunch menu: £37

Evening Menu

• 4 courses: £55 - £88 with matching wines
• 6 courses: £75 - £110 with matching wines
• 8 courses: £95 - £130 with matching wines

As always the menu is packed with flavours and the creative flair that only chef patron, David Wykes can pull off.

To book please call: 01590 642176 or visit: www.verveine.co.uk.

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

www.facebook.com/VerveineFishMarketRestaurant

Easter Family Fun at Hurst Castle & All Saints'

Take the family to Hurst Castle on the Saturday & Sunday of the Easter weekend and join in the Step Challenge. Also, enjoy the arts & crafts. See poster below for more information.

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You can also take the whole family for 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.

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Children's Easter Party at Milford on Sea Club

Milford on Sea Club holding a Children's Easter Party on Saturday 16th April from 3pm to 6pm. Fun, games, party food and Easter egg!

Entry Free for members or £5 for non-members. Contact club for tickets

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Milford on Sea Club is family friendly and open 7 days a week. You can enjoy live sports on Sky & BT, snooker & pool tables, a jukebox, Bingo each week, discos, live entertainment nights and enjoy excellent drink prices.

Non-members welcome to visit and enjoy the club for a £2 entry fee. Just pop in and see for yourself.

Milford on Sea Club
67 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QG
01590 643209
milfordonseaclub@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/MilfordonSeaClub

St. George’s Night at the Community Centre

Celebrate St. George’s Night at the Community Centre on the Saturday 23rd April. Country dancing, songs, stories and a brief Mummers play – plus a one-course meal.

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

Free Home Delivery from Butchers on the Green

Did you know that you can get Free Home Deliveries by Butchers on the Green on a Wednesday or Saturday. To place an order, or to find out more, please call 01590 642136 or send them a Facebook message with your order.

If you fancy trying something different, the team are now regularly making batches of their popular Gluten Free Chicken Kiev's. They look like they are worth a try!

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Butchers on the Green
3 Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QU

01590 642136
butcherbythebeach@gmail.com
facebook.com/butchersonthegreen

*Closed on Mondays