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01 May 2023

Happy 15th Birthday to us!

Milford on Sea News is now 15 years old and continues to go from strength to strength. Hopefully you are enjoying the journey, and we thought you might like to look back to see where we have come from.

From day one we have always loved our independence and enjoyed sharing good news.

Our aim is simple: To inform and entertain people with local village news, local history, random stories, and to promote all that is happening in the village. We also look to help keep the village vibrant by promoting & supporting village businesses the best we can. 

All is done purely for the benefit of the community and not a penny is charged for anything. 

If it is happening in the village, it is in Milford on Sea News!

OUR HISTORY

We launched our first Milford on Sea village website in May 2008. 

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Milford on Sea Village Website: We decided to create our first village website in 2008.

Everything started as a hobby with the aim to provide local tourist information about the village. Over time the site became pretty dated in style, and as the content only focussed on tourism, it was decided to change the focus in 2011. 

The Milford on Sea News website was changed to publish local news articles, and comprehensive information on all happening in the village. In 2022 the Milford on Sea What's On Calendar was launched to provide an easy to use & comprehensive source of village events, activities and clubs & classes for adults and children alike.

The original www.milfordonsea.org website had over 2 million page views in the thirteen years before coming offline. The original website now links to Milford on Sea News.

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Connecting the Village: Today we currently have 2,223 people who regularly receive our free weekly e-mail News Bulletin from a village population of c.5000.

We never really considered that people would enjoy or appreciate what we built, however it appears people do, and it is satisfying to provide a service with a smile to the local community.

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MILFORD ON SEA NEWS

This community service is completely independent, and everything is free to everyone. 

Since launch of Milford on Sea News in 2011, and to April 2023 there has been 4,142 village news articles published with 2,991,358 page views. 

Milford on Sea News currently averages at around 45,000 page views per month.
April Fool's Day: We like to have a bit of fun, and our most popular ever article; 'Hurst Bridge Meeting Erupts' was published on 1st April 2017 and has been read over 12,500 times. If you would like to read it, please click here.

On 1st April 2022 we published an article entitled; 'Controversial Floating Pier', and on 1st April 2023 we published 'Fury as unwanted Hurst Spit Observation Wheel Approved', we are pleased to say they both had the desired effect!

To see past April Fool's articles, please click here.

At the start of the Coronavirus Pandemic in February 2020 an even greater number of articles were published in order to keep people informed of services available as well as things happening locally.

During the first Lockdown page views increased to over 80,000 a month and registered reader numbers also increased.  

We can also be found on Facebook where we have over 2,000 followers.

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FREE WEEKLY NEWS BULLETIN

Each week we send a free e-mail News Bulletin to anyone who wishes to register for a copy. 

As of April 2023, we have 2.223 Registered Readers from a village population of around 5,500. There appears to be a lot of people interested in Milford on Sea and our readers continue to grow. 

To get your copy, please click here to register. 

In April 2023 we published No.715 of our weekly e-mail News Bulletin which informs people of the articles that have been added to the news website that week. All news articles relate to what is happening in the village, and we also occasionally drop in some random articles simply to amuse.

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MILFORD ON SEA WHAT'S ON CALENDAR

Around 2016, this extraordinary village has so much happening that it was often tricky to keep tabs on everything, so we decided to put everything that is going on in one place.

The Milford on Sea What's On Calendar was launched featuring all village events, live music, shows, films, talks, meetings, themed dinners, activities, and many clubs & classes. Plus, things to do and places to go in the village.

In fact, we include anything that we think people may be interested in!

If you are looking for ways to enjoy yourself, you will find lots to interest you in the Milford on Sea What's On Calendar! 

Promoting anything in the village What's On Calendar is free for everybody. www.whatsonmos.org 

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MILFORD ON SEA CLUBS & CLASSES CALENDAR

In 2023 the What's Calendar became so full, so we decided to separate the Clubs & Classes into their own calendar.

This can be found on separate tab in the main What's On Calendar. 

Anyone can add their club, class, or regular activity to this calendar for free.

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WHERE TO EAT GUIDES

The village has so many dining options and a reputation as a great place to visit to dine. It only seemed right that this should get specific attention.

The first Where To Eat in Milford on Sea Guide was published in 2010 and continues to this day online. 

The guide features all of the places to eat in the village, as well as the village takeaway & delivery services.

In 2023 a separate dining guide was produced for Kids Dining.

These guides can be found in the right hand column on the Milford on Sea News home page.

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VILLAGE PHOTO ALBUMS

In 2020 over 4,000 historic photos from Milford on Sea were loaded to a Village Photo Album.

The albums include many historic photos from years gone by, as well as a number of past village events.

You can see all of the village photo albums by clicking here. 


PANDEMIC PHOTO ALBUMS

Milford on Sea Lockdown Villagers on the Doorstep: During the first Covid Lockdown in February 2019 we asked people to send in photos for the Milford on Sea Villagers on the Doorstep photo album. 

Lots of people joined in to brighten what was a difficult time for many. The album contains pictures of over 200 villagers showing humour and defiance as they were locked down in their homes for many weeks.

To view the Doorstep album please click here. 


Milford on Sea Unsung Lockdown Heroes: Throughout the pandemic Milford on Sea had many 'Unsung Lockdown Heroes'.

These are people who have helped others with acts of kindness however large or small and we felt it was only right and proper to recognise them.

To see our Lockdown Heroes, please click here.

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PAST VILLAGE PUBLICATIONS: 

In 2010 the first Where to Eat & Stay Guide was launched, this was expanded to various Village Guides from 2012 and 2015 which included where to eat, shop, stay, visit and what to do.

In 2010 and 2013 there was a Community Directory published which featured local clubs, organisations, events, home services, charities, churches, kids' stuff, and lots more.

In 2015 a separate Village Tradesmen & Services Guide was published.

These publications are no longer in print as the information is now readily available online.

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PAST VILLAGE EVENTS: 

Milford on Sea Food Week took place in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2104 and 2016.

Food Week featured over 100 food related events across the village. This included celebrity shows in the Cookery Theatre with appearances from renowned chefs such as Tom Kerridge, Rosemary Shrager, Angela Hartnett, and Dick Strawbridge, to name just a few. 

Winners from The Great British Bake Off & Master Chef also appeared.

There were also themed events in the local restaurants, pubs & cafes.

Village groups & organisations also got involved with many of their own demonstrations and events. Added this, there were cookery competitions, food tastings, tours, parties, picnics, entertainment and much more.

The finale of Food Week was the very popular Sunday Food Market, with  over 50 food stalls on the village green and surrounding streets.


THE GREAT DINING BUS ran from 2013 to 2015, taking groups of diners for separate course in a variety of restaurants across Milford on Sea. A trip on The Great Dining Bus was not only a unique way to dine, but also a chance to visit many of great places to eat in the village.

LOVE MILFORD WEEK took place in 2015 with scores of events which promoted local shops, village trade services, small businesses, and community groups. 

THE EXOTIC CAR SHOW was held in the seafront car park as part of Love Milford Week. The car show featured scores of classic and special cars owned by village residents and gave people the opportunity to enjoy motors which are normally kept garaged and used only for special trips out.

The QUEEN'S 90th BIRTHDAY PICNIC was held in 2016 on the village green for all of the community to celebrate this special occasion.

Villagers bought a picnic and enjoyed live music throughout the afternoon. 

The event was organised by the Food Week team.

Photos from all of these village events can be found at:

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JOIN OUR MAILING LIST!

We are always looking for more village people to join our Free Weekly News Bulletin mailing list. (That's people who live in the village, not the YMCA pop band!).
 
So, if you can spread the word to any friends, family, or neighbours who you think would like to get our newsletter, we can then ensure all of our community are kept informed of local news and event, which on occasions contain some actual facts!

Please send them the link to this article, or ask them to complete the registration form by clicking here.

Thanks for your support and for as long as you keep reading, I’ll keep writing!

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Saltwater coming to La Perle

La Perle has a new café, bar, restaurant coming soon. 

The very popular, Saltwater closed its doors at 106 High Street on Sunday 23rd April. However, their many happy customers have no need to worry, as they are moving to 60 High Street Milford on Sea.

Becca said that she and Tony, are looking forward to the exciting times ahead and that the new venture will have new look, new menu and new opening times.

There is no opening date just yet, as there is so much to do, but an announcement will be coming here about the launch in the not to distant future.

In the past there have been a number of popular restaurants in 60 High Street, Milford on Sea. 

Prior to 2011 it had been Piccolo Mondo's, an authentic Italian restaurant run by Jon & Stacey Crouch. These successful restaurateurs are both are still in the village with The Cave and Ray's Italian Kitchen. 

After this it became La Perle, a French bistro and restaurant serving excellent French classics and owned by chef/patron Lionel Sene from 2011 to 2015. 

In 2015, Sam Hughes took ownership of La Perle and served quality British food with a clever twist. Then, adapting throughout the pandemic to provide takeaway meals for people on lockdown. Sadly, he was unable to navigate the financial impact, and the restaurant closed in October 2022. Most recently, Black Butter created a pop-up restaurant over the Christmas period of 2022.

Having stood empty since then, this prime site is crying out for new owners, and they will be here and announced soon. It will be worth waiting for!


Saltwater café, bar & restaurant
60 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD
01590 643518

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Coronation Aperitivo at Ray's Italian

Treat yourself to a Coronation Aperitivo at Ray's Italian on Saturday 6th May from 2pm until 5.30pm.

Tasty refreshing drink options to choose from and served with a selection of savoury & sweet dishes, all made with the usual Ray's Italian style.




Ray’s Italian Kitchen
11 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF
01590 645300

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Knit & Natter Group to be on Countryfile

Milford on Sea's Knit & Natter Group, run by Jacky Harrison, will be featured on BBC's Countryfile at 6pm this Sunday 7th May. (With Catch Up on iPlayer.)

The show are doing a segment on the crisis in Ukraine, and our village Knit & Natter Group were delighted to be asked to represent the UK's knitting groups.

The show's host, Matt Baker recently visited the village to chat to the ladies and by all accounts was described to be a 'charming man'.


Village Hall Chairman, Gloria Grantham Hill commented: "The sun shone and the Village Hall was filled with laughter as Matt Baker and BBC film crew from Countryfile visited Milford. What a well kept secret!

Matt came to interview the Knit & Natter group who, under the leadership of Jacky Harrison, have for the last sixteen years spent Monday afternoons, during library opening times, producing a wonderful selection of knitted garments and toys for many well deserving charities, including Premature Babies, the Christmas Shoebox Appeal, Seamen’s Rest, Women’s Refuge, and Ukraine.

Matt was particularly interested in their knitting for Ukraine and admired the tables piled high with their own efforts, and also from other groups. He then attempted to try a few stitches himself, with some difficulty, and it was a row of knit one, drop one. Matt was charming and fun, as you will see in the Countryfile programme to be shown on Sunday 7 May."

Following the filming of the ladies, and on behalf of the Milford Village Association who run the Village Hall/Library, Matt presented them with a bookmark to celebrate the Coronation. Matt Baker and his television crew were also given Coronation bookmarks as a memento of a happy afternoon in Milford on Sea.

If you have any spare balls of wool, the Knit & Natter ladies would be very happy to put them to good use. See them in action on Sunday!

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The Knit & Natter Group meet on Monday's from 2pm to 4pm in the Village Hall in Park Road. 

The group was founded in 2007, and they often knit items for a good cause or charity, and love to have a chat as they knit together. 

During the height of the Covid Pandemic in January 2021, the Knit & Natter Group, along with the WI and other Milford on Sea residents, supported the Becton Rotary Club Knitted Hearts Project, knitting many hearts for patients & staff in local hospitals.

Everyone is warmly welcomed to join in the Knit & Natter, so please just go along.

Knit & Natter Group
Village Hall & Milford on Sea Community Library
Park Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QU

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If you are looking for other Classes, Clubs or Activities to join in with in Milford on Sea, please take a look at www.whatsonmos.org - you will find so much happening in the village, and be spoilt for choice on things to do!

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Donating to Ukraine in Milford on Sea

Working with New Forest for Ukraine, the residents of Milford on Sea have continued to make generous donations to support hundreds of people deeply affect by the ongoing crisis in the region.

Donations can still be made from 10am to 1pm most days at The Bridge (Formerly Milford on Sea Community Centre) in Sea Road.

The priority items required can be seen by clicking here.
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Coronation Sale at No64

No64 Biscuit House, the boutique interior design and gift shop in Milford on Sea high street, are holding a sale with 20% Off All Homewares to celebrate the King's Coronation.

The sale is running every day in-store until Monday 8th May with lots of attractive and interesting items for your home, so why not pop in to take a look.

You can also view a range of sale items online by clicking here. As there are many 'one-offs' on sale, not all items are shown online.

To be intermittently informed of sale items, you can register for the No64 Newsletter.

About No64 Biscuit House

This delightful boutique interior design & gift shop has a range of items not generally seen in high street stores. You can find home accessories, soft furnishings, furniture & lighting, table & glassware, kitchen knickknacks, candles & fragrance, Annie Sloan paints and more.

Owner, Clare has a clear eye for dressing interiors and finding unusual and attractive items. If you wander around the shop, it will be hard not to be tempted by lots of items to brighten your home.

No64 Pizza was launched in early 2023 by Clare's husband Glenn, and provides tasty pizza for outdoor catering events.

No64 Biscuit House
64 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD
01590 643765

No64 Pizza
64 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD
01590 643765

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30 April 2023

Ray's Italian nominated for the Muddy Stilettos Awards

Ray’s Italian Kitchen are delighted to have been nominated for the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2023 in two categories: Best restaurant in Hants & IOW and Best Café in Hants & IOW.

Anyone can vote and nominations are open until Sunday 8th May for the first round ‘favourite local business’. If they win in either of the categories, Ray’s will go into the Regional Finals.

To Vote for Ray's, please click here, you then enter your email and you will be sent a voting form. (Login twice from the email to vote for both categories.)


About Ray's Italian Kitchen

Ray’s Italian Kitchen opened in December 2018 and is owned and managed by local restaurateur, Stacey Crouch. Located in the heart of Milford on Sea, which is a foodie-renowned seaside village in the New Forest, the restaurant, takeaway and delicatessen is a place not to be missed for anyone living in or visiting Milford on Sea.

Lovingly named after Stacey’s father, Ray’s Italian Kitchen offers relaxed and sophisticated dining options throughout the day. 

In 2021 the delicatessen with a wonderful range of Italian ingredients, and hot & cold sweet & savoury treats to enjoy at home was added, alongside a luxury picnic menu to takeaway and enjoy at the beach.

Every detail of the restaurant has been carefully selected by Stacey, down to the sophisticated interior in gold and blue tones, creating a place for eating, drinking, talking and sharing.

The restaurant is open as a cafe during the day, serving breakfast, brunch and lunch. In the evening there is an extensive and tasty a la carte menu full of home-made Italian dishes with vegan and gluten free options. All of the dishes are carefully selected to be big on flavour and taste with the option of a 'Small Plate' grazing menu for sharing. To tempt you further, there is also a naughty, but delicious dessert menu. To compliment your meal there is also a comprehensive wine list.

If you would rather eat at home, there are pizza and pasta meals that you can order and enjoy as a takeaway. 

Alfresco dining can also be enjoyed in the warmer months in the sun-soaked courtyard, where flatbreads and small plates can be enjoyed until 9pm.

Ray’s Italian Kitchen, with its vibrant atmosphere, is a must eat place for both locals and visitors alike.




Ray’s Italian Kitchen
11 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF
01590 645300

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Excellence Award for Milford Cards & Gifts

Milford Cards & Gifts were delighted to be rated as Excellent for Customer Experience by NFDC's New Forest Shop Doctor programme.

Owners, Sinan and Kayleigh, were delighted to receive their award, and commented: "We did it! We are so thrilled to be rated Excellent for Customer service. Thank you to everyone who has believed in us and continues to support us."

To add to the good news, Milford on Sea village shops were rated at 90% for overall customer service.

The New Forest Shop Doctor programme aims to improve the customer experience in identified town centres throughout the New Forest through a series of Shop Doctor (Mystery Shopper) visits to participating high street businesses. www.newforest.gov.uk/shopdoctor


Milford Cards & Gifts have also been nominated for 'Best Children's shop in the South' in the Muddy Stiletto Awards. 

If you would like to vote for them, please click here - you will then be asked to enter your email address at the foot of the page to receive voting details.


King's Coronation Party Supplies at Milford Cards & Gifts. The shop still has a large range of colourful hats, bunting, flags, balloons, party essentials and lots more all in stock. Please pop in to take a look, and get ready to party!

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About Milford Cards & Gifts

Sinan and Kayleigh opened Milford Cards & Gifts in Milford on Sea high street on 24th November 2018 and are now approaching the end of their fourth year in the village.

The shop specialises in a wide selection of greeting cards, gifts, beach & crabbing items and toys & games for children, with something suitable for every occasion.

In April 2023 Milford Cards & Gifts were rated as Excellent for Customer Experience by NFDC's New Forest Shop Doctor programme. In May 2023 they were also announced as finalists in the Retas Awards for their efforts in collecting for the Turkey earthquake Appeal.


Milford Cards & Gifts
35 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF
Facebook: click here


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Free Family Open Day at Milford Tennis Club

Milford Tennis Club are hosting an Open Day with Free Tennis for all ages and abilities on Saturday 13th May from 10am to 12.30pm.
  • 10am to 10.45am: 8 & under Coaching & Family Time
  • 10.45am to 11.30am: 9+ Coaching & Family Time
  • 11.30am to 12.15pm: Family Cardio
  • 12.15pm to 12.30pm: Raffle Prize Draw
Prize draw for junior memberships, caps, junior t-shirts and hoodies. Refreshments available.
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If you have any questions about coaching sessions, please do not hesitate to contact:


Milford Tennis & Squash Club
Lucerne Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PL

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Free Live Music at The Cave on Wednesday

Come down and enjoy the free live music at The Cave on Wednesday 3rd May with Emma Hardy & Paul Denson on stage.

This duo both play guitar as they sing in unison. A definite favourite with regulars at The Cave as they play to the crowd and have a nice mix of genres in their repertoire.

To hear Emma & Paul performing, please click here.

Enjoy this evening of live music over a few drinks, and if you fancy, you can also enjoy some tasty dishes from the Tapas menu.

Still to come later this month: Gavin & Chloe Wyatt on Wednesday 17th May and Lucas Raye on Wednesday 31st May.

Watch this space for more Live Music Nights at The Cave later in the year, or keep an eye on their Facebook page for updates on who's playing.


WHAT'S ON: See all the village events and activities: please click here.

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About The Cave

The Cave is a popular and vibrant Wine & Gin Bar, as well as a Tapas Restaurant and Off-Licence. The venue specialises in premier quality wines, speciality gin & tonics, spirits and beers.

The Cave has stylish and relaxing surroundings, and is the place to meet friends at any time of day for a light lunch, afternoon tea/coffee, through to pre-dinner or after-dinner drinks to finish off your evening in style. There are also regular Live Music Nights and Tasting Evenings.

This unique business has been in Milford on Sea since May 2013, and can be booked for private hire to host parties and gatherings.


The Cave
2 Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QH
01590 642195

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Top Reviews for Lazy Lion's New Menu

The Lazy Lion pub /restaurant in Milford on Sea high street has been receiving excellent reviews on TripAdvisor following the launch of their Spring seasonal menu at the beginning of April.

If you need an excuse to make some time to get together with family or friends to enjoy quality food and friendly service, trying this menu could be it!

Simply book your table to enjoy a tasty home-cooked meal and warm welcome at the same time.

Take a look below to see what you fancy next time you visit!


To see all of the menus, or to book; please click here - or call: 01590 641111 or email: info@thelazylion.co.uk. 

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Forthcoming Lazy Lion Events

Pie & Pudding Night every Wednesday.

Taster Dinner Evenings. Launching their new seasonal menus:
  • Thursday 29th June: Summer 5 course Taster Dinner
  • Thursday 26th October: Autumn 5 course Taster Dinner
Charity Quiz Night
  • Tuesday 30th May
  • Tuesday 26th September
  • Tuesday 28th November
WHAT'S ON: See all the Village Events & Activities: please click here.

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About The Lazy Lion

A popular village pub serving quality food for breakfast, lunch, and evening meals and situated in an historic Grade II Listed former eighteenth century inn with stables.

The pub is dog friendly, and they run regular events such as Quiz Nights & Dinner Evenings. They also hold a Pie & Pudding Night every Wednesday with a changing menu of tasty homemade pies.

Garden: The pub has a large garden with outside seating, a gazebo, and children's play area.

Private Dining Area: should you wish to enjoy a meal with family or friends (Up to 20 people) a private dining area is available.

B&B Rooms: If you have guests who wish to stay over, there are four comfortable double Bed & Breakfast Rooms. Each have modern facilities such as free Wi-Fi, en-suite bathrooms, tea and coffee facilities, and of course optional lunch and evening dining on hand.

The Lazy Lion was formerly known as The Red Lion until being renamed after a major refurbishment in July 2019 by current landlord Iain Robertson.

To read the history of the pub and building with contributions from the Milford on Sea Historical Record Society, please click here.


The Lazy Lion

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Bingo Night coming to The Bridge

 Eye's down! Bingo Night coming to The Bridge on 10th May.


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WHAT'S ON at The Bridge: please click here. 

WHAT'S ON: See all the village events and activities: please click here.


The Bridge
Sea Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PH
01590 644861

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

Formerly: Milford on Sea Community Centre

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The Millennium Clock needs funds for repairs

Back in 2000 The Millennium Clock was a wonderful addition for the village. This beautiful double-sided illuminated clock sits on the wall of Collins & Butler in Milford on Sea High Street. However, funds are needed for specialist repairs to take place.

Councillor Peter Jennions writes: In 2008 an appeal for funds to move the clock to a lower position was held. Due to the generosity of villagers, that appeal raised £3,000 and the Millennium Clock was serviced and moved lower down making it easier for villagers and visitors to see it.

Unfortunately due to the pandemic, lack of regular service and its exposed position the clock now keeps a time of its own, either six hours fast or six hours slow depending on your viewpoint.

Approximately £5,000 is now required to repair and service the clock “in-situ” by renowned clock specialist “Smiths of Derby”

Once again I am looking to our residents to raise the money needed please. I appeal to all those who would like to see our attractive clock serviced and repaired to come forward with any funds they can spare.

The Parish Council will also commit to the cost of undertaking a regular service every 18 months going forward.

To prime the fund I have pledged the first £50 and I hope there are many other prospective donors.

The Parish Office will keep a “pledge” list of prospective doners and the sum committed.

This will breathe new life into our exquisite clock once again.

Thank you. Peter 

To donate to The Millennium Clock repairs, please drop a line to:
clerk@milfordonseaparishcouncil.gov.uk, or call into the Parish Council office.


Milford on Sea Parish Council
The Old Clockhouse, 22 High Street, Milford on Sea SO41 0QD
01590 644410
clerk@milfordonseaparishcouncil.gov.uk

The Parish Office is open most days from 10am to 3.30pm on Monday to Friday.

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Adrian going to Coronation - for the 2nd Time!

Local Milford on Sea resident, Adrian Dence sang as a 13 year old chorister at the Queen's Coronation 70 years ago in 1953, and he is about to go to his second Royal Coronation.

The Sun on Sunday newspaper, on hearing the news that he dreamt of attending the King's Coronation next weekend, have somehow arranged for him, and his wife Anne, to have grandstand seats at this very special occasion.

It sounds like this will be another day that he will never forget.


To read more in an A&T Article, please click here.

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29 April 2023

Forest School Provider Award for Milford Pre-School

Milford on Sea Pre-School Plus has been recognised as a one of only a few in the whole of Hampshire to achieve becoming a Forest School Provider with the Forest School Association.

To achieve this accreditation, the school team have to send in lots of evidence of their practice, which includes evidence of illustrating the six principles that make up the unique ethos that is a Forest School.

This includes regular sessions, so the children can see changes within Little Wood (inside the school grounds) and can re-visit and develop their play, and risk taking which is so important for children to understand their limits and how to deal with risks in the future. Not to mention physical development and confidence building. 

Free play, fire lighting and the tasty snacks provided are also high up on the children’s list!


About Milford Preschool Plus
 
Milford Pre-School Plus is located in the grounds of Milford Primary School, with their own purpose built building with an immediate outdoor play area. They also have use of the school field, playground and Little Wood area where children take part in regular Forest School Activities.

In addition to the Preschool they offer out of school facilities, outdoor learning, an Afterschool Club and Holiday Clubs for Primary school aged children. 

The pre-school have a team of highly qualified and committed early years practitioners supporting the children to reach their full potential. 

Many of the team have been working with at the pre-school for over 15 years, enabling them to support the children well beyond their pre-school years. Children often return to our setting when they join after school and holiday clubs, finding it easy to settle with the same familiar faces caring for them. It also means our staff can offer better and greater support to families and siblings starting at the preschool.


Milford Pre-School Plus
Lymington Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0RF
01590 644684
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Mister Pink's looking for Evening & Weekend

Mister Pink's Fish & Chip shop in Milford on Sea village centre are looking for seasonal evening and weekend front of house members for the team. Hours range between 12 to 20 hours per week.

Candidates would need to polite and confident in talking to customers. 16 years old plus.

Please pop in for more information.


Mister Pink's
Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QH
01590 642930

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Learn about Aromatherapy and Essential Oils

Ellie Whitehall of Botanical Notes in Milford on Sea, is running an Introduction to Aromatherapy Workshop at The Lighthouse on Saturday 20th May from 09.30am to 11.30am.
This two hour workshop is a beginners guide to using essential oils safely.

In this workshop you learn about four different essential oils, their benefits and features, also you can discover how to make your own bespoke blend and make a hair and body wash and a massage oil to take away with you.

Ticket: £35

To book, or find out more, please click here. *There are only 10 places available.

Botanical Notes

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Free Bank Holiday Live Music at The Lighthouse

The Lighthouse seaside bar and restaurant on Milford on Sea seafront have free live music with Lucas Raye at 4pm this Bank Holiday, Monday 1st May.

The free live music is outside on the terrace, and if the sun isn't shining the music will be inside.

No need to book, just grab a drink and a spot on the sea wall to enjoy your Bank Holiday!

Restaurant tables for events can be booked here or by calling: 01590 718040.


Summer Sundowners are again going to be held from 6pm Every Friday during June to the beginning of September. Enjoy free live music outside on the terrace (weather dependent). No need to book, just grab a drink and a spot on the sea wall to kick start your weekend! - Full line up coming soon.

More Event Information & Menus:

All events can all be booked online or by giving The Lighthouse a call on: 01590 718040.

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About The Lighthouse Seaside Bar & Restaurant

Situated on the seafront in Milford on Sea, The Lighthouse is an independent seaside bar and restaurant serving fresh, local dishes 7 days a week across Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner… and the bits in between! 

Enjoy Free Live Music at the Summer Sundowners, which are held at 6pm Every Friday during June to the beginning of September. The live music is outside on the terrace, if the weather is not great, it can sometimes be moved inside. No need to book, just grab a drink and a spot on the sea wall to kick start your weekend! 

The Lighthouse run a variety of special deals and entertainment throughout the year. To see their latest offers and events, please click here.

Private Function Room at The Lighthouse. Celebrate any occasion in the function room which can cater for private dining and small functions of 8 to 20 people. Ideal for a party, meeting or group event.

 

The Lighthouse Seaside Bar & Dining
Hurst Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PY
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Sports Pavilion reopens after £45,000 refurbishment

A recent article in the Advertiser and Times by Roz Waters reported that the Chris Walford Pavilion at Barnes Lanes Recreation Ground has reopened following a £45,000 refurbishment.

The sports pavilion in Milford on Sea is predominantly used by the Milford on Sea boys and girls youth football and our village cricket teams.

The upgrade has now taken the building and facilities up to FA standards.

The Football Foundation funded £25,000 of the cost, the local district councillors contributed £1,600, and Milford on Sea Parish Council funded the remaining project costs. An application to New Forest District Council’s Community Support Fund for £10,000 was unsuccessful.

To read the full article and details of the changes, please click here.


About The Chris Walford Pavilion

Chris Walford looked after the pitches and facilities at the Recreation Ground in Barnes Lane for over 33 years. 

In 2021 the sports pavilion and clubhouse, which Chris almost single-handedly built, was renamed to The Chris Walford Pavilion by the Parish Council to honour the longstanding groundskeeper.

The sports pitches are used by Milford Youth FC, and Milford on Sea adult & girls cricket teams.

In 2022 a major refurbishment project commenced to bring the building and facilities up to FA standards. The work was completed and the clubhouse reopened in April 2023.

Milford on Sea Football Club is set to mark its 25th anniversary in 2023.

Chris Walford Pavilion reopening April 2023
Picture by the Advertiser and Times

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28 April 2023

Do you have an hour to spare for Milford Celebrates?

The organisers of Milford Celebrates are in urgent need of some more volunteers for the village green event to celebrate the King's Coronation on Monday 8th May. Can you spare an hour or so to ensure everything runs smoothly on the day for everyone?

No qualifications necessary, other than a willingness to help.

If you can spare a little time, please contact Clara at The Bridge* by email at: volunteer@moscommunitycentre.org.uk or call the office on 01590 644861.

*The Bridge is formerly Milford on Sea Community Centre. 
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