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11 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF
01590 645300
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30 September 2022
Free Blood Pressure Checks during October
One in three adults in the UK have undiagnosed High Blood Pressure with rarely signs or symptoms so many go undiagnosed until it’s too late. Based on these figures it is calculated that over 600 people in our village could have undiagnosed High Blood Pressure.
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The League of Friends Health Hub invite all residents of Milford on Sea, over the age of 18, who aren’t currently being monitored by their GP to a FREE Blood Pressure Check. This will be a walk-in service where the check itself will be conducted by a nurse.
The Free Checks will be taking place from Saturday 8th October 8.30am to 1pm at the Milford on Sea Community Centre, and each Saturday until the end of October.
Doctors recommend that you take your Blood Pressure at home at least every 6 months. If you haven’t got a monitor at home, The League of Friends Health Hub have organised a special offer for you to purchase an Omron M2Basic upper arm BP monitor at £24.95 from Milford Pharmacy.
The Blood Pressure programme has the support of the Milford Surgery, the Milford Pharmacy and the NHS Primary Care Network.
We hope you agree that this is an excellent way for the League of Friends Health Hub to continue supporting the health and wellbeing of everyone living in Milford on Sea.
The only way to find out is to come and have your Blood Pressure taken. They look forward to seeing you.
Milford on Sea War Memorial Hospital
Sea Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PG
milfordlof.healthhub@gmail.com
www.HealthHub-milfordlof.co.uk
29 September 2022
Charity Doubles Tournament at Milford Tennis Club
Milford Tennis & Squash Club are supporting Oakhaven Hospice by holding a Charity Doubles Tournament.
The tournament will be held on Friday 7th October from 9am to 1pm and the competition is open to all players, including non members, and will follow a fun based drawn partners format.
Entry is £15 per player which will cover both the entry fee and a lunch which will be served between 12noon and 1pm. A maximum of 28 places are available and will be allocated on a first come first served basis, contact Head Coach, Dan Hitchins to secure your place. (Click here.)
A raffle draw will also be running to raise more money with various prizes donated from local businesses. Thanks so far goes to The Coastal Bakery, Britannia Thai, The Lighthouse, New Forest Paddle Sport Co., The Beach House and other village and local businesses who donate prizes.
Raffle tickets will be sold on the day but if you are keen to support the charity and would like to buy them or offer any additional prizes please contact Cathy Simpson on 07887 642142 or via email at cathysimpson752@gmail.com.
For more information please contact Head Coach, Dan Hitchins at:
27 September 2022
Milford on Sea Newcomers Evening welcome
The Milford on Sea Newcomers Exhibition & Supper was a great success last Saturday.
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The day's events were possible because of many helpers, cooks and washer uppers from the 4 village church congregations and village volunteers.
The evening entertainment also featured dancers from NJ Dance and music from the singers of Straight Banana.
During the evening all newcomers were given an information bag which contained details of Milford on Sea Clubs, Societies, Classes, Charities and Events to let people know what goes on in the village, as well as things that people can join in with or support.
Local HHC and New Forest District councillor, Fran Carpenter was a guest and commented online:
"A lovely lady called Ruth and her husband organise a yearly ‘village newcomers’ event for recent residents to Milford On Sea. Local organisations exhibit their activities all day, followed by a meal in the evening. I was privileged to attend yesterday and meet what must have been 200+ new residents. Wow, what a great day and evening. True community spirit. Milford even has a village song! Thank you to Ruth and all the organisers."
Ruth sends her thanks to all newcomers that came and to the many people who helped make the day such an enjoyable success.
To see the Milford on Sea Village Song in full flow; please click image below.
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PS: The evening had been preceded by an Exhibition in All Saints' Church where newcomers and all village residents were invited to meet and discover many activities to enjoy or join in with, such as: Milford on Sea Clubs, Societies, Classes, Charities and Events.
Autumn Set Lunch at Ray's Italian
If you need an excuse for a tasty and good value set lunch, well here it is!
Ray's Italian new seasonal Set Lunch Menu will run until December when a Christmas Set Menu will commence.
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Ray’s Italian Kitchen
11 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF
01590 645300
New Friday Chair Yoga & Pilates Class
Are you looking for a gentle way to keep fit? If you are, this may be of interest.
Diana Briggs is a CBT & Yoga Therapist and social prescriber at the Milford on Sea Surgery and she has started up a weekly Friday Chair Yoga & Pilates Class at the Community Centre. The classes includes gentle stretching and strengthening. Diana is doing this to help people in the community to enjoy a sociable and safe way to improve their wellbeing.
Diana says; "
As a social prescriber I have discovered a lot of isolation & loneliness within the community. I have experience teaching chair yoga Macmillan for 3 years over the pandemic & within their day care centre. I love embodying myself in the local community & enjoy & in my spare time working as a freelancer CBT & yoga therapist."
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The class take place on Friday's at 3.30pm to 4.30pm in the Community Centre. Participants are asked for a donation of £5 per person which includes a cuppa tea & sociable chit chat.
To book, or find out more please call Diana on 07807 016124 or contact on gentlenaturalyoga@gmail.com.
About Therapeutic Yoga UK
Using the traditional practices of yoga therapy & cognitive behavioural therapy techniques (CBT) to live your best life you can enjoy yoga therapy & CBT combined sessions or book separately. Together the sessions co-create a personal programme with your mental, physical & emotional health needs prioritised.
Diana also offers a personal sessions of CBT or Yoga therapy or both combined & become empowered through the transformational benefits of prioritising yourself & improving your whole wellbeing.
Diana Briggs CBT & Yoga Therapist
Time to get your barn dancing shoes on!
If you like a bit of line dancing this is the night for you!
Milford on Sea Community Centre
01590 644861
Box Office Open:
Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm
Charity Lunch for all
There will be a Charity Lunch held at the Milford on Sea Methodist Church at 1pm on Thursday 13th October to which everyone in the village is warmly invited.
The lunch will raise funds for Counselling Together, a Christian charity that provides counselling for all within the New Forest.
The cost of the two-course lunch will be £7.50 payable in cash on the day.
Booking in advance is essential, so please contact Margaret on 01590 641189 or at margaretjboyce@icloud.com by Thursday 6th October to book your place.
For more details about Counselling Together and the professional, confidential and affordable counselling services they offer, please click here.
25 September 2022
Walk for Wellness raises over £2000
The Walk for Wellness group have completed their collective 100 mile charity walk around Milford on Sea and surrounding areas in aid of Oakhaven Hospice.
In completing the challenge, the intrepid ladies raised over £2000.
Organiser, Melissa completed the full marathon distance in 7 & 3/4hrs with a couple of comfort breaks and a stop for a protein bar!, and most of the group did between 12 and 13 miles each. Halfway through, the ladies found time to meet for lunch in Lymington.
After completing their walks, the group met at The Needles Eye Café at 4pm for a well earned Prosecco, tea and cakes as a treat from Melissa and her husband. The Needles Eye Café proved warm hosts and even made a generous donation to the cause.
Some people even gave money to the group on route but most was donated on the Just Giving website in addition to some generous anonymous donations.
Melissa comments: "The walk itself was lovely. A beautiful day and everyone enjoyed it - even me after that distance - although my feet are still a bit sore!"
About Walk for Wellness
Walk for Wellness was set up by Melissa Page in August 2019, she is a qualified personal trainer and ex-lawyer who has a real passion for fitness, and has completed 4 marathons and various charity challenges.
Melissa wanted to give something back to the community so she started free walking groups at 10am on Mondays and Wednesdays for anyone who would like to go along. The aim being for people to get some exercise and simultaneously have some social company.
The exercise is followed by a well-earned coffee and chat. The groups tend to cover 3 to 3.5miles in the hour but different speeds can be catered for (including jogging). She always does a warm up to start and a stretch after.
Anyone that would like to join in can just turn up at 10am on Mondays and Wednesdays outside the Needles Eye Café.
The importance of fitness is clear, and people’s reasons for walking varies, and Melissa is keen to see new members join in for fitness and fun.
To join the Walk for Wellness free walking group, or to find out more, please contact Melissa on pagetwo@hotmail.co.uk or 07712 164310.
Join in the Community Centre Ayckbourn production
Open Auditions for: Absurd Person Singular by Alan Ayckbourn. Produced by the Milford on Sea Community Centre. Directed by Wendy Mason.
- Sunday 23rd October - 6pm: Read through
- Sunday 30th October - 6pm: Auditions
Performance Dates: 1st to 4th June 2023 at Milford on Sea Community Centre.
This sparkling comedy with black humour undertones is Ayckbourn at his very best!
Everybody welcome !
For further information and scripts, please contact Wendy on 07833 606455
This sparkling comedy with black humour undertones is Ayckbourn at his very best!
Everybody welcome !
For further information and scripts, please contact Wendy on 07833 606455
Have you seen a lion around the village?
If so, it probably means that you have seen the poster advertising the "I am Mark" event being held at the Community Centre at 7:30 pm on Wednesday 5th October.
Action-packed with no less than 19 miracles, the book of Mark was written to be shared live with first century audiences, in one sitting. Aimed at those outside the Jewish faith, the book of Mark has the potential to capture 21st century hearts and minds like no other story.
In this dynamic new, word-for-word, solo performance, directed by Lisa Gilmour, Stefan Smart brings us the story as it was originally narrated. I am Mark is the resulting full-bodied drama, with its characters and nuances brought startlingly to life. Because it's so accessible and involving, I am Mark has the added advantage of being a great conversation opener.
So, sit back, relax, and imagine yourself among Mark's first audience, as you experience the Good News of Jesus 'as it was in the beginning', in all its urgency and power, challenge and comfort.
"Sometimes it takes a living voice... to make you hear the Bible for the first time" Archbishop Rowan Williams.
Tickets cost £7 per person from the Community Centre Box Office and have been selling fast. Tea and coffee will be served during the interval.
This showing is organised by: Christians Together in Milford on Sea and Everton.
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Milford on Sea Community Centre
01590 644861
Box Office Open:
Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm
22 September 2022
Enjoy a night of Comedy
Time for a laugh with top class comedians...
Milford on Sea Community Centre
01590 644861
Box Office Open:
Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm
More Poppy Appeal Collectors Needed
The Annual Poppy Appeal starts at the end of next month, and the village organisers would be grateful if you can you spare a few hours to volunteer as a Poppy Appeal Collector?
House to house collections no longer take place, therefore all collections are made in the village centre. It is hope people will give generously to the Poppy Appeal volunteers.
To find out more, or to volunteer to help out at the time, please contact:
Carole Barnett
RBL Poppy Appeal Organiser
01590 718633
The Royal British Legion say the Poppy Appeal is to remember those who lost their lives on active service in all conflicts; from the beginning of the First World War right up to the present day. We also remember all those who have served and their families.
21 September 2022
Your Invitation to Newcomers Exhibition on Saturday
The annual Newcomers Exhibition & Supper takes place on Saturday - and whether you are a newcomer, or an established resident of Milford on Sea, you are welcome to come to the Saturday afternoon exhibition.
The Newcomers Exhibition is being held on Saturday 24th September from 2.30pm to 4pm in All Saints' Church. Please come along.
NB: The evening supper is for newcomers to the village by invitation. The exhibition re- opens from 6pm until 7.15pm for the evening guests.
For more information, please contact:
Newcomers Exhibition & Supper
Ruth Bufton
All Saints' Church Office
01590 644992 - office@allsaintsmilford.co.uk
20 September 2022
Private Dining Room at Ray's Italian
Did you know that you can book a Private Dining Room situated at the rear of Ray's Italian for your party, celebration, meeting or Christmas?
There are a range of set menus to choose from, or bespoke menus to suit your requirements. Simply contact them with what you would like to do, and they will do the rest. (Call: 01590 645300 or email: info@raysitaliankitchen.co.uk.)
The room can accommodate a minimum of 8 guests and maximum of 14 at lunchtimes or evenings.
If you are thinking of any event they would love to hear from you!
NB: Christmas bookings are now being taken and all deposits are fully refundable if you need to cancel before 28th November.
Ray’s Italian Kitchen
11 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF
01590 645300
New: Circuits with Sophia
Local personal trainer, Sophia Handscomb from Trained by a Girl is launching a new class; Circuits with Sophia from the 3rd October on Mondays from 6pm to 7pm at The Unit in Milford on Sea.
Details can be found on the poster below:
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Sophia also runs the Bring Your Baby Exercise Classes four days a week.
- Monday 9am | 10am
- Tuesday 9am | 10am | 11am
- Thursday 9am
- Friday 9am
All classes are adaptable and suitable for all levels of fitness. All sessions are held by Sophia Handscomb, fitness & weight loss coach at The Unit Fitness in Laundry Lane, Milford on Sea.
If you are interested in coming to one of these classes, Sophia's contact details are below:
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Sophia Handscomb
07946 603873
trainedbyagirl@outlook.com
Instagram - @trainedbyagirl
Instagram - @trainedbyagirl
Unit 7, Laundry Lane, Milford on Sea, SO41 0WJ
Video Tour of Milford on Sea
We have been sent a charming Video Tour of Milford on Sea created by Karl Coates.
Karl has captured the many reasons that Milford on Sea is such a special place to live.
As they say, 'a picture paints a thousand words', so just click the image below and enjoy the village tour.
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19 September 2022
PFA Quiz Night at The Smugglers
The PFA Team who raise much needed funds for our local Milford on Sea Primary School have organised a General Knowledge, Music & Picture Quiz Night.
Tuesday 15th November at The Smugglers Inn, Milford-on-Sea. Arrive 6.30/7.00pm for meal before Quiz commences at 8pm.
Maximum Teams of 6, Minimum Teams of 4. Everyone welcome.
Tickets: £15pp to include a Hot Meal of either Meat or Vegan Cottage Pie.
To Book: Please contact The Smugglers directly on 01590 644414.
Full payment upon booking. Book early to avoid disappointment!
www.facebook.com/PFAatMOSPS
Microblading Offer at Beauty Queen
Beauty Queen is a Beauty & Cosmetic Tattoo Studio based on Laundry Lane, Milford on Sea (behind the car wash) and run by local beautician Karlie-Ann Birtchnell.
Other services at Beauty Queen include; lash extensions, lash lifting, waxing, intimate waxing, microblading and Permanent Make-up Brows. To find out more, please click here.
About Beauty Queen
Karlie-Ann entered the beauty industry in 2016, originally starting out as a mobile lash and nail technician.
After moving locally from Buckinghamshire in 2017 she started up The Lash Lady Lymington working mobile in lashes, lash lifts and brows. Karlie retook her waxing qualifications in 2019 followed closely by her intimate waxing qualifications and this side of her business has really taken off through her fantastic reputation and great reviews. She has since gained 2 extra qualifications for intimate waxing and as this is her most popular treatment it is the treatment she has chosen to specialise in.
Karlie is an award winning lash lift technician, a master lash extension artist, highly qualified brow technician and has advanced certification in waxing and intimate waxing. She was also recently made a finalist in the Hair and Beauty awards lash extension stylist of the year award. Has recently been shortlisted as the British Beauty Awards Waxing Specialist of the year and took 3rd place master lash lift in the Jade Jones lockdown competition.
Most of all though she just loves and has a massive passion for her work, enjoys learning each treatment she takes on as thoroughly as possible and having a laugh.
18 September 2022
Part time vacancy at Mr Pink's
Mister Pink's fish and chips in Milford on Sea village centre are now looking part time staff.
Hours would be 10am to 2pm Tuesday to Friday - Total of 16 hours per week. Duties to include general cleaning in the morning to serving customers during the lunch shift.
Please pop in for more information.
Mister Pink'sChurch Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QH
01590 642930
NT Live This Autumn at the Community Centre
Come and watch classic performances from the National Theatre at the Community Centre. Bar open on the night.
National Theatre Live - Much Ado About Nothing
Friday 22nd September at 7pm - Tickets: £15
Friday 22nd September at 7pm - Tickets: £15
Katherine Parkinson (The IT Crowd) and John Heffernan (Dracula) lead the cast in Shakespeare’s romcom of sun, sea and mistaken identity.
National Theatre Live - Prima Facie
Friday 30th September at 7pm - Tickets: £15
Back by popular demand – another chance to see this amazing award winning play, filmed live at The Harold Pinter Theatre.
National Theatre Live - Jack Absolute Flies Again
Friday 27th October at 7pm - Tickets: £15
A rollicking new comedy by Richard Bean (One Man, Two Guvnors) and Oliver Chris (Twelfth Night).
Milford on Sea Community Centre
01590 644861
Box Office Open:
Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm
15 September 2022
All Saints' Live Streaming Queen's State Funeral
For anyone wishing to watch the Queen's State Funeral in solace or with the company of other members of the community, All Saints Church in Milford on Sea will be showing a live stream of the funeral on Monday from 10:30am.
All Saints' Church & Church Hall
Greenbanks Close, Milford on Sea, SO41 0SQ
01590 644992
Hurst Spit to Lymington Strategy
The Environment Agency, in partnership with New Forest District Council, Hampshire County Council, Natural England and JBA Consulting are exploring a sustainable future for the coastal frontage between Hurst Spit and the town of Lymington in relation to all sources of flooding, and coastal erosion risk management. This will focus on the next 100 years to 2124.
The Hurst Spit to Lymington Strategy will assess the pressures facing this coastline now and in the future, and consider how best to respond to these challenges.
The aim is to have a completed Strategy by the end of 2024.
A dedicated website is now available and will be continually updated. The website is a worthwhile read and provides lots more information: www.hurstspit2lymington.co.uk
You can also go along to see:Hurst Spit to Lymington Strategy Public Exhibition;21 September 2022: 2pm to 7.30pm in Milford on Sea Village Community Centre
Swing Unlimited Big Band in Milford
Enjoy the Big Band Sound this Friday:
Milford on Sea Community Centre
01590 644861
Box Office Open:
Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm
14 September 2022
Historic Birdlife Records of Milford (1802-2022)
Keith Metcalf’s second wildlife book; ‘The Historic Birdlife Records of Milford-on-Sea’ is on sale from 1st October. His first major book, ‘The Natural History of Milford-on-Sea’ was published in 2020 and sold-out within a year of publication.
Keith said; “This is the second book in my 4-book wildlife series with this one being devoted entirely to our local birdlife. It is an historic record covering the past 220 years”.
The more I delved, the more interesting the records seemed to become. I doubted that many readers would have come across these important older books and reports so, despite the enormous amount of additional work and time this took to include, I thought it was imperative that these old, often obscure records be fully embraced and shared with everyone. It added about a year to the books writing and production, but for those with an interest in local bird history it will at least allow readers to go to a one-book source and pick out the most interesting birding information for each species recorded in our area since 1802”.
Keith went on to say; “In the 1800s I was intrigued to read about black grouse and capercaillie in the New Forest, these being raised and reintroduced by local gamekeepers. Blackcock was regarded as a ‘Royal’ bird and kept only for the King’s table. At this time it was even thought that with the spread of Scottish fir plantations in the New Forest that both black grouse and capercaillie might feel quite at home here and survive … which of course they didn’t! According to a story published in one of Colin Tubbs books, black grouse actually did survive for a time in the extreme north of the Forest until well after the 1939/45 second world war had ended.”
Keith told us that without the collaborative help from Marc Moody, Peter Hobby, the late Tony Locke and Chris Barrass (MCV & Wings) each of whom has submitted their individual records to be included in this book, the more modern birding history for Milford-on-Sea, Hurst and Keyhaven would have been so much the poorer.
Signed copies of Keith’s 400 page A4-size full-colour book are available to order online from: keithmetcalf2022@btinternet.com at a recommended retail price of £49. A free handy bookmark that gives the key to all the important nature reserve sites and the acronyms used to the older historic records is included with each order. There is also free delivery to any address in Milford-on-Sea parish (including Keyhaven, Lymore, Agarton and Downton), plus Everton, Lymington, New Milton and Barton-on-Sea. For deliveries elsewhere a £13.50 p&p charge should be added to the payment. Alternatively, books can be collected (by arrangement with Keith).
A £1 contribution for every book sold will be donated to ‘Wings’ youth group to put towards one of their visionary birding conservation projects. Online payment details will be sent upon receipt of all email orders.
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Dance with The Silver Swans
Do you like to dance? Then you might like to join The Silver Swans.
These local dance lessons were started about 3 years ago by Stephanie Constantine-Smith and she now runs classes in All Saints' Church Hall Milford on Sea, including an newly introduced additional class.
The Royal Academy of Dance Silver Swans ballet classes are specially designed for older learners. Silver Swans will help improve your mobility, posture, co-ordination and energy levels.
These ballet classes have been specifically designed for the over-55s, but any adult is welcome to join, whatever their age.
Research shows that 75% of the factors affecting quality of life and longevity are related to lifestyle, while only 25% are hereditary. This means that there’s no excuse for not getting more active whatever your age. And dance in particular, can play a vital role in ensuring a longer and better quality of life.
Research also often puts dance ahead of other physical activities in the variety of health benefits that it brings. Ballet and dance are also very social activities and Silver Swans classes can be great places to meet new people with a passion and joy for life.
Silver Swans meet on:
- Thursdays 10.45-11.45am - All Saints Church Hall, Milford on Sea. *New class
- Mondays 12.00-1.00pm – All Saints Church Hall, Milford on Sea
To contact Stephanie about village classes, please email:
To find out more about The Silver Swans at the Royal Academy of Dance, please click here.
12 September 2022
Remembering Queen Elizabeth ll
As The Queen lays in state and the country mourns, tributes ring out from around the world.
Everyone will have their own memories of her majesty, and their own thoughts towards her passing, personally she has my upmost respect, - and it is sad that someone who has been there for my entire life, and led by example, is now missing. She made so many of us proud to be British.
It was only in June this year that the country celebrated her Platinum Jubilee after 70 years of unwavering service. It seems appropriate to once again share the 'Queens Platinum Jubilee Photo Album' featuring the community of Milford on Sea celebrating this very special occasion.
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and... This is just perfect:
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