Milford Cards & Gifts to Judge Awards

Kayleigh & Sinan Hisim at Milford Cards & Gifts had some exiting news recently, as Kayleigh has been asked to be on the judging panel for The Henries Awards. She will be helping to choose the Best Greeting Cards of the Year. 

The Henries Awards are named after Sir Henry Cole (who introduced the first commercially produced Christmas card in 1843), and are the ultimate accolades in greeting card publishing. 

Their delightful shop has also featured in a recent article on the PG Buzz website. Please click here to read.

Added to this, they having been announced as a Finalist in the RETAS Greeting Card Retail Awards, and they will find out how they have done at the RETAS Awards Night in the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London in July.

Kayleigh & Sinan became finalists in recognition of their excellent response to the appeal for donations for the Earthquake Disaster in Turkey earlier this year.

We hope that they come back clutching a winners award.

Mark at The Village News also collected cash donations for the Turkey and Syria Earthquake appeal, which went directly to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) through his Payzone system. 

It was heart-warming to see how these village retailers did all they could to help a devastated community in desperate need.

To read original article, please click here.

Both shops now have an excellent selection of Fathers Day Cards as well as lots of other greeting cards, gifts and goodies!

Milford Cards & Gifts

35 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF

Facebook: click here

The Village News

74 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD

www.facebook.com/thevillagenewsmilfordonsea

Swing with New Forest Big Band

This month’s jazz & swing guests at JAM in Milford on Sea are The New Forest Big Band on Friday 23rd June 2023.

To find out more about The New Forest Big Band, please click here.

Entry: £12. Buy ticket in advance, or pay on door. Bar open on the night. Everyone welcome.

About Jam

JAM (Jazz at Milford) presents live Jazz & Swing Every Fourth Friday at The Bridge.

Entry is £12 and you can buy tickets in advance, or pay on door. The bar is also open for you to enjoy a drink during the show.

Acts are booked several months in advance and can be seen at:

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk/calendar/whats-on.

Everyone is welcome.

To see what else is on at The Bridge: Please click here.

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The Bridge (Formerly MoS Community Centre)

Sea Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PH

01590 644861

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

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

Box Office Open:

Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm

Colin at Opera in the Garden

Colin Judson, International opera tenor and Milford on Sea resident will be performing at the Opera in the Garden on Thursday 29th June 2023.

Whilst we would not normally promote events outside of the village, we have made an exception on this occasion, as it is literally just down the road and features one of our own.

This unique open-air performance by four world-class singers will bring a taste of Glyndebourne. Enjoy music from the world's most beautiful Operas and Operettas by four of the UK's most inspiring and talented singers. Tenor Colin Judson will be joined by soprano Ellie Laugharne, baritone James Cleverton and mezzo-soprano Annabella-Vesala Ellis, accompanied by the outstanding Matthew Fletcher on the piano.

Taking place in the garden of Kingfishers in Lymington, enjoy picturesque views of the Lymington-Keyhaven Nature Reserve and Solent shore across to the Isle of Wight. 

The garden will be open from 5pm with the performance starting at 7pm.

You can picnic on the lawn overlooking the Solent. Bring chairs and rugs, relax and enjoy a picnic on the lawn before the performance. Food and drink will be available at the event or bring your own picnic.

This special evening performance is in collaboration with The Curious Club and in aid of Lymington charity, Força - strength against cancer.

Tickets cost £35 per adult and £25 per person aged under 16, plus booking fee.

For more information, please visit:

www.forcaagainstcancer.org.uk/single-post/opera-in-the-garden

Opera in the Garden

Kingfishers, Normandy Lane, Lymington, SO41 8AE

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Offers This Week at Ray's Italian

Ray's Italian Kitchen have launched two special offers this week.

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Takeaway Summer Treat: Tuesday to Friday until this Friday 16th June.

Eat at home, on the beach or village green.

Choose Two dishes for £20. Burger, Pizza or Spaghetti plus two 330ml Bottles of Peroni.

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Locals Early Bird Offer: Tuesday to Friday until 16th June.

Main course of Burger, Pizza or Spaghetti plus a Drink for £14.95pp. Please quote Early Bird when booking.

To book please call: 01590 645300 or contact: info@raysitaliankitchen.co.uk

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Classic Italian Aperitivo: Available on Fridays and Saturdays 3.30pm till 5.30pm for the foreseeable future.

Selection of homemade Cicchetti for £12.95 per person. 

(Includes one drink and one plate of Cicchetti).

Choice of a refreshing Spritz, Vermouth or Pint of Peroni.

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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

Messy Church for Kids next Thursday

Messy Church, A family event for children and their parents/carers to enjoy together, will be taking place in the All Saints' Church Hall from 4pm to 6pm after school on Thursday 22nd June. This afternoon is free and for children and their families.

Enjoy: Craft, Messy Play, a Story, Songs and Refreshments at this fun, faith and food afternoon.

Entry is Free, but there are limited places, so pre-booking is essential for all adults and children.

To book, please click here.

Parents and carers remain responsible for their children at all times.

Alternatively email rebecca@allsaintsmilford.org.uk or call the church office; 01590 644992.

 

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All Saints' Church & Church Hall
Greenbanks Close, Milford on Sea, SO41 0SQ
01590 644992
office.allsaintsmilford.org.uk
www.allsaintsmilford.org.uk
www.facebook.com/AllSaintsMilfordOnSea

Successful first Junior Rackethon at Tennis Club

Milford Tennis & Squash Club hosted their first Junior Rackethon for members & non-members on Sunday 11th June 2023.

The Junior Rackethon was a fun team competition that allows older juniors to enjoy an afternoon at the club trying new sports.

24 juniors aged 10 to 16 years old battled it out in 6 teams of 4 in a variety of the racket sports at the club, such as: tennis, mini tennis, table tennis and squash.

Team ‘Table and Chairs’ came out on top at the end with a grand total of 394 points!

Milford Tennis & Squash Club Coach, Caitlin organised the day and also had a special prize for the ‘Player of the tournament’. This went to Aurelia who very much deserved the prize due to her sportsmanship in every single match that she played.

Thanks go to the kitchen volunteers, parent supporters and all the children who came along, - and to Butchers on the Green who supplied their amazing sausages!

It is now planned to make this a yearly event, and with an entry fee of £10 for Members and only £12.50 for Non Members, the event is not only great value, but also a fun way for the kids to get some extra exercise and try new sports.

Junior Tennis Events Coming Up

• Club Night: Friday 30th June for all 13 to 16 year olds.
• Family Tennis Tournament: Sunday 2nd July. Children playing doubles with an adult competing against those in a similar age group/ability.
• Club Night: Friday 28th July for all 13 to 16 year olds.
• Summer Holiday Tennis/Multi Sport Camps.

For more information please contact: club@milfordtennisandaquash.net

If you have any questions about coaching sessions, please do not hesitate to contact:

Dan: headcoach@milfordtennisandsquash.net or 

Caitlin: coaching@milfordtennisandsquash.net

Milford Tennis & Squash Club

Lucerne Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PL

01590 643899

club@milfordtennisandsquash.net

www.milfordtennisandsquash.net

www.facebook.com/milfordtennissquash

Clean Sweep for Milford Girl Cricketers

With the strength of their Girls’ Cricket Club growing, Milford on Sea Primary School was able to enter three teams into this year’s New Forest School Sports Partnership Girls Dynamo Cricket Tournament, held at Calmore Cricket Club, on Thursday 25th May.

The three Milford teams were named after Rachel Heyhoe Flint, the inspirational England cricketer who did so much for the women’s game and each of the Heys, the Hoes and the Flints were drawn in three different pools of three for the first part of the Tournament.

The Heys, The Hoes and The Flints

The Heys dominated their pool with convincing victories over Marchwood B and Abbotswood B, while the Hoes, up against Marchwood A and Calmore, lost both of their matches despite some super play. The Flints went up against Abbotswood A and Orchard and ended the morning with one victory and one loss.

These results meant that the teams were once again split into three different Tiers for the finals, allowing each to aim for their own ‘Top Spot’. The Heys were drawn against Abbotswood and Marchwood A teams in Tier 1; the Flints took on Abbotswood B and Calmore in Tier 2 and the Hoes played against Marchwood B and Orchard in the 3rd Tier.

After their nervous start to the tournament, the Hoes and the Flints grew in confidence with each game played and all three teams shone during the afternoon, playing some amazing cricket and showing fantastic teamwork.

They each won all of their final matches, securing a clean sweep of 1st places and Gold Medals for Milford on Sea – a truly amazing result! For the second year in a row, The Heys brought back the NFSSP trophy and have qualified for the Hampshire County Finals to be played on 20th June at the Ageas Bowl.

The Heys – Overall Winners of the Tournament and 

qualifiers for the Hampshire County Finals at the Ageas Bowl

Back L to R: Georgia Barber, Kayla Phillips, Beau Tate

Middle L to R: Ellie Courts, El Lane

Front: Daisy Wills

About Milford Girls Cricket 

The Milford Girls Cricket teams started when Carolyn Brown and some other local coaches made a number of homemade cricket videos during the first Covid Lockdown in March 2020, and then invited Milford on Sea Primary School to form some girls cricket teams. Since then, the teams have grown from strength to strength.

The teams play at Barnes Lane Recreation Ground and train weekly during the season to play in three teams; The Heys, The Hoes and The Flints (named after Rachael Heyhoe Flint, the former English Women’s Captain).

In the first two seasons, from complete novices, nine girls played District Cricket, with two featuring in the U11 Hampshire Girls squad. Five Y4 Milford schoolgirls were crowned Hampshire U9 Champions, and eight of the U11s became Hampshire Champions or Runners-up in both softball and hardball.

Milford on Sea Primary School also won the Girls Dynamos Cricket Hampshire County Final after taking a staggering 10 wickets at the Ageas Bowl on Tuesday 28th June 2022.

In 2023, the three Milford on Sea Primary School teams entered the New Forest School Sports Partnership Girls Dynamo Cricket Tournament held at Calmore Cricket Club on Thursday 25th May. They each won all of their final matches, securing a clean sweep of 1st places and Gold Medals for Milford on Sea.

At the same tournament, and for the second year in a row, The Heys brought back the NFSSP trophy and qualified for the Hampshire County Finals to be played on 20th June 2023 at the Ageas Bowl.

New players are always welcome, to find out more, please contact Carolyn Brown at capat40@hotmail.com.

Beach Huts for sale

Ever thought of having a beach hut on the seafront in Milford on Sea?

Well, the Hordle Cliff Happy Hutters Facebook page shows a few for sale now, as well as listing some that were for sale in the past.

To take a look at beach huts for sale, please click here.

The Hordle Cliff Happy Hutters are an independent group that serves the beach hut owner community at Hordle Cliff, next to Milford on Sea beach.

The group liaise with the New Forest District Council (NFDC) on any beach hut issues. 

They also provide a Facebook page, with over 1000 followers, which provides hut owner discussions, beach news and picture sharing, as well as postings of beach huts for sale, and help for people looking for a hut to buy.

Hordle Cliff Happy Hutters

Facebook page: click here.

Help with the Grass Cutting in the Churchyard

Milford on Sea's ancient parish churchyard needs more volunteers to help to cut the grass and keep the grounds tidy.

There is currently an opportunity to join a friendly team, each team member has their own small area to cut, and choose when they wish to do the grass cutting.

Mowing machines and petrol is provided.

The churchyard is a special place to spend time, and they would love you to join the team.

For more information, please contact; Stewart Gillespie-Smith on 01590 643964.

All Saints' Church & Church Hall
Greenbanks Close, Milford on Sea, SO41 0SQ
01590 644992
office.allsaintsmilford.org.uk
www.allsaintsmilford.org.uk
www.facebook.com/AllSaintsMilfordOnSea

The Beach House Family celebrate 246th Birthday

The Beach House Pub Restaurant & Hotel in Park Lane, Milford on Sea are owned by Hall & Woodhouse, who are celebrating their 246th birthday!

The Hall & Woodhouse brewery was founded back in 1777, and to celebrate their birthday, every year their locations do something extra for their local community. Our own Beach House team annually head out on a litter pick in the village and around The Beach House in Milford on Sea.

The company also support the community in other ways:

Hall & Woodhouse Community Chest 

Hall & Woodhouse are always striving to give back, and as well as having raised over £1 million in the last decade fundraising for local charities, they also support voluntary organisations and charities through their Hall & Woodhouse Community Chest. 

The Community Chest in 2023 includes an annual pool of funds totalling £50,000 and applications are welcome from any voluntary or community organisation including those in Milford on Sea.

Local grants or funds raised could be used to support the following:

• Youth work and activities
• Sports and social clubs
• Elderly and people with disabilities
• Health and social care
• Local arts and culture
• Conservation and the environment

To find out more, or to make an application, please click here.

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About The Beach House

The Grade II listed Westover Hall was built in 1897 for Alexander Siemens (who created the world’s first public electricity supply) as a summer house for his family.

Built in the Arts and Crafts style by architect Arnold Mitchell, it was once judged the most luxurious residence on England’s south coast. 

Siemens had married Louisa Dodwell in 1881 and she didn’t like the Victorian style of décor which resulted in the wonderful stained glass windows instead of heavy drapes. 

A number of the imposing stained glass windows, which can still be seen when visiting today, portray Pre-Raphaelite scenes from the “The Enchanted Wood”.  The windows were designed by Oscar Patterson who was renowned for his work in the Glasgow style. 

click image to enlarge

Following his death in 1928 Westover Hall was bought in 1930 by William Morris, later Lord Nuffield, who was the founder of the Morris Motor Co. 

During World War Two, Westover Hall was requisitioned by the war office and used as officers’ quarters for the whole of WWII.

After a number of other owners, it became a hotel in 1977. 

Hall & Woodhouse bought Westover Hall in 2012 and renamed it to; ‘The Beach House’, to reflect how the Siemens family had always used it. 

The Beach House pub restaurant & hotel has impressive raised patio areas and extensive gardens with great views across to The Needles and the Isle of Wight. There are also 14 charming hotel rooms, each one unique and boutique styled. The pub is also dog friendly, and if you want a bowl of water or even a little treat for man’s best friend, please just ask.

*Part of the building history from Milford on Sea Historical Record Society (MOSHRS)

About Hall & Woodhouse

Hall & Woodhouse was built on beer, and they have come a long way since 1777. Each generation of the Hall & Woodhouse family has developed their position within the drinks and hospitality industries and left a strong legacy for the next generation.

Best known for pub restaurants serving classic food in great locations across the South of England, and of course their Badger Beer brand, the company remains family-owned and based in Dorset.

Read more: www.hall-woodhouse.co.uk/brewery/history-of-brewing

The Beach House

Park Lane, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PT
01590 643044
www.beachhousemilfordonsea.co.uk
www.facebook.com/thebeachhousehw

Jobs at The Smugglers Inn

To keep up their excellent service, The Smugglers Inn are now looking to recruit a Full Time Front of House Supervisor, Full Time Experienced Chef with a busy pub background - and Part Time Bar/Waiting Staff 16+.

The Smugglers Inn Team are a fun loving and dynamic bunch who enjoy a lot of laughs while working in a busy pub environment. 

Hours can be flexible for the right person, good rates of pay and company benefits.

This popular village pub is well-known for their traditional home cooked food, quality cask ales, local gins and they have a large family garden with a play area for the kids. They also happily cater for parties.

Call Suzy on 01590 644414 - or email: smugglersinn@ymail.com

The Smugglers Inn

88 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE

01590 644414

smugglersinn@ymail.com

www.thesmugglersinnpub.com

www.facebook.com/Smugglersinnmos

Cows sought for land in Milford on Sea

I very much doubt that this will apply to many, but the New Forest District Council are looking for Dexter or Hereford cows to graze on land at Milford on Sea. 

If you’re a cattle farmer of small stature stock and would like to support sustainable grazing methods in the village, as well as values relating to climate and nature recovery. please contact: openspaces@NFDC.gov.uk.

 

New Forest District Council

www.newforest.gov.uk/article/952/Open-spaces

openspaces@NFDC.gov.uk

Choralia Milford Summer Concert soon

Milford on Sea's popular chamber choir, Choralia Milford will be performing their their summer concert, ‘A Choral Rhapsody’ on Saturday 24th June, 7pm at St Mary Magdalene Church, New Milton. The concert will be in support of Oxfam.

Tickets £15 from The Bridge Box Office (Milford on Sea Community Centre).

For more details, please click here.

PS: The choir recently launched a new website: www.choraliamilford.org.uk

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Choralia Milford

www.choraliamilford.org.uk

www.facebook.com/ChoraliaMilford

Adrian Blake Remembered

It is with great sadness that we have heard of the passing of Adrian Blake, locally known as Adie.

Adrian with Mark in happy times

Adrian was a friendly and popular face in Milford on Sea, where until recently he had been the village fishmonger.

At just 56 years of age, Adrian passed away on Wednesday 31st May after an extremely short battle with cancer.

Having lost his job in the village last year, Adrian had moved to become a fishmonger in Southampton, and to live with his brother on a farm nearby to his new work.

Adrian had a daughter, Chloe, and he was so very proud of her. She is a ballroom dancer living in Rome, and at only 26, it is far too young for her to lose her loving father.

He was also very good friends with Mark Cummings, owner of The Village News, and he would often be seen in Mark’s shop, chatting to him and the locals that came in.

Adrian was a well-known and very much liked, part of the Milford on Sea community, and he had lots of friends and former customers in the village. He will be sorely missed by many.

The funeral will take place on the 16th June at 9.30am at New Forest Crematorium and Memorial Gardens, Stem Lane, New Milton BH25 5FH. The family will then have a wake to celebrate Adrian's life at Pennington Social Club at 11.30am.

Saltwater Café back very soon

The very popular, Saltwater Café, Bar & Restaurant will be back in the village for everyone to enjoy very soon.

Having been based at 106 High Street, Milford on Sea, until Sunday 23rd April this year, Tony & Becca have be refurbishing and redesigning 60 High Street, in the building previously occupied by the La Perle restaurant at the foot of the village green.

Their many happy customers won't have too much longer to wait until they can enjoy their delicious menu once again, and the pictures below give a taste of what to expect. It looks like the stylish design will be something to enjoy and worth waiting for!

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About Saltwater Café

Saltwater is a café, bar & restaurant that has been in Milford on Sea village since 2016 and is run by Tony Michael and Becca Stock.

The café provides a varied, interesting & tasty menu unlike a 'standard café' from breakfast through to lunch. They use premium ingredients from local suppliers where possible, and they specialises in creative, mouth-watering and different dishes. there are also vegan and gluten free meal options. The extensive drinks menu includes; speciality coffees, numerous teas, hot chocolates, iced coffee, smoothies and milkshakes. Saltwater is also licensed, so alcoholic options are also available.

Saltwater is a dog friendly venue, which is licenced for private events and even outside catering. It is advised to book at busy times, as this is a very popular venue in Milford on Sea.

Originally, Saltwater were based at 106 High Street, and in June 2023 they moved to 60 High Street in the village centre and at the foot of Milford on Sea Village Green.

Saltwater café, bar & restaurant

60 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD

New Tel No: 01590 718390

saltwatercafe@aol.co.uk

www.saltwatermilford.com

www.facebook.com/saltcafe106

Pop Up Pizza at The Cave next Friday

No64 Pizza makes its Milford on Sea debut with a Pizza Pop Up at The Cave on Friday 16th June.  Pizzas served between 5 & 7pm, or until there’s no more dough left! - Eat in, or takeaway.

About No64 Pizza

No64 Pizza is a mobile 'street pizza' business based in Milford on Sea and operating from a impressive horse box conversion, designed & styled by The Biscuit House.

Committed to using the freshest ingredients to create the finest authentic handmade wood-fired pizza, No64 Pizza offer catering for all event types, all year round, from private & corporate, to weddings, birthdays, festivals, and everything in between. The No64 Pizza trailer hire is available across Hampshire & Dorset.

To find out more, please contact: Glenn on enquiries@no64pizza.co.uk or 07950 933466. 

You can also pop in to Glen & Clare's shop, No64 Biscuit House, in Milford on Sea village centre for further details.

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No64 Pizza

64 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD

01590 643765 - 07950 933466

enquiries@no64pizza.co.uk

www.no64.co.uk/no64-pizza

The Cave

2 Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QH

01590 642195

info@thecavemos.co.uk

www.facebook.com/TheCavewinebar

www.thecavemos.co.uk

SLAM: Manor Road Development Update

SLAM (School Lane and Manor Road), a group of local residents who want to preserve Milford on Sea for current and future generations, have sent us the notes from a recent meeting relating to an outline planning application submitted by local builder, Pennyfarthing Homes.

The planning application is for up to 190 new homes on 'Swallowfield Park', on land north of Manor Road, Milford on Sea, opposite Milford on Sea Primary School.

Good evening all,

Firstly thanks so much for all the feedback we have received today from members who went to the Parish Council planning meeting last night. We really appreciate you reporting back with your feedback from the meeting. Here is a couple of the reports we had back with some interesting points:

Manor Road Development Site
Picture by Advertiser & Times

A few of us went to the Parish Council meeting last night chaired by Sue Whitlock. Sue outlined the Parish’s position which is very much against the proposal. She was well prepared, had read all the objections submitted and said the Parish would submit their revised response by June 9th. 

Basically the key points are the same: density, infrastructure, access, traffic, etc. Collectively it was agreed the submission by Penny Farthing was arrogant and cynical and way above the village's needs and requirements. 

One interesting point was that Sue stated the village needed 54 affordable homes to meet current demand. Affordable being either rent, shared ownership or low cost purchase, thus adding to the point that the proposal was simply outrageous. 

There were a number of suggestions from the audience including exploring a covenant to ensure only homes are sold as primary homes, to explore the designation of green belt now that Michael Gove has changed legislation. There were residents from Manor Road, Barnes Lane and Newlands Manor present.

Sue confirmed there would be a full public meeting at a future date chaired by the Parish Council.

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I do wonder if the Parish Council deliberately made details of the meeting quite difficult to find as all of the public attendees were there for the Pennyfarthing development and if it were more apparent on their website I believe they would have been inundated. 

The Chairperson pre-empted the comments and in some detail talked about the infrastructure issues, mainly drainage. Schools at capacity were mentioned and the traffic impact on Manor Road. She then asked that these issues were not repeated by members of the public. One member of the public pointed out that the traffic surveys were carried out in 2020 being the height of the Covid restrictions meaning that the results were not a true picture. 

Also discussed was the Government’s proposed change of policy with regard to the development of Greenbelt land. The Greenbelt status has been removed from this land and David asked whether it could be restored. David is to speak to the Council Clerk with the view of establishing whether this could be achieved. It was also proposed that, if possible a covenant could be implemented whereby the houses could only ever be owner occupied as a main residence. There was an overall consensus that Pennyfarthing had not publicised their plans as much as they should have. The criteria for the households who received a letter does not seem to have been met. We should individually have received letters. Personally I think Covid was a golden opportunity for Pennyfarthing. An online presentation and as far as I’m aware the only other detailed information was pinned to the fence at the entrance to the public footpath on Manor Road. It is no wonder that many local residents are blissfully unaware.

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We have also had other emails from people asking to join SLAM and how they can help out. With Pennyfarthing looking to move forward with more detailed plans once they have had feedback on the outlined planning we feel now is a good time to ask for more help. Over the next few months, and probably years, we are going to need some more people to help out with the running of SLAM and bring some new ideas to the table. With this in mind would you like to be one of those to get involved?

SLAM has slimmed down somewhat since the last time we met over MOS1 (The Swifts Estate) so going forward it would be great for others to take a greater role on how it is run and possibly more regular meetings. If you feel like you can and would like to help then please do email us and we can set up a meeting for those who would like to and take things from there.

There have also been a few calls for a village meeting to discuss the proposed new estate. At this point we feel that as the planning application is just an outlined one then once we know more, fuller details about their plans, and with the current deadline of the 9th June for comments (objections) then it would be too soon to organise but its certainly something we can do in the near future.

Please do share this email with friends and family and remind them of the deadline coming up and also if they want to receive these updates too then we ask they send us a quick email to ask to be put on the list.

We look forward to hearing from you if you would like to get involved.

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To read previous SLAM article, please click here.

To view the outline planning application, please click here. 

About SLAM Group 

SLAM (School Lane and Manor Road) is a group of local residents who want to preserve Milford on Sea for current and future generations. SLAM believes the affordable housing should be built on brownfield sites in the village and not on the Green Belt and which surround and define Milford on Sea.

SLAM (School Lane and Manor Road)
slam.milford@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/slamresidents

Hurst Spit to Lymington Strategy Public Exhibition

The Environment Agency are hosting a Public Exhibition on the Hurst Spit to Lymington Strategy, where you can hear about the leading options to help tackle the challenges of climate change and sea level rise along our coastline.

Pop in at any time.

Tuesday 13th June 2023: 10am to 4pm at The Bridge. (Formerly Milford on Sea Community Centre.) (Joint event with Christchurch Bay and Harbour Strategy.)

Wednesday 12th July 2023: 2pm to 7pm at All Saints Church, Milford on Sea.

 

Thursday 13th July 2023: 7pm to 8.30pm Online Briefing. Please register at hurstspit2lymington@environment-agency.gov.uk

For further information please visit: www.hurstspit2lymington.co.uk or email hurstspit2lymington@environment-agency.gov.uk

The Bridge (Formerly MoS Community Centre)

Sea Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PH

01590 644861

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

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

Milford on Sea Parish Council

The Old Clockhouse, 22 High Street, Milford on Sea SO41 0QD

01590 644410

clerk@milfordonseaparishcouncil.gov.uk

www.milfordonseaparishcouncil.gov.uk

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

Treat Dad on Father's Day

Father’s Day is on Sunday 18th June, so why not book a table to dine out in the village.

We are fortunate to have so many great places to eat in the village, so simply book a table to treat dad to a restaurant meal, pub lunch or even breakfast at a village cafe!

To see all of the great options to dine in Milford on Sea, please click here.

click image, and chose where to dine

Home-Based Administrator needed by MVD

Milford Volunteer Drivers (MVD) are looking to recruit a volunteer as an administrator to take over the recruitment for the Group’s volunteer drivers and /or office coordinators.  

This is a home-based ad hoc role responding to prospective volunteer calls, sending application forms and any supporting paperwork to prospective volunteers and progressing applications to interview.

If you are interested in joining our friendly group as a volunteer, please leave a message on our prospective volunteer mobile 07716 118914 and we will respond ASAP.

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Volunteer Drivers are also always needed:

Drivers are paid 50p per mile for every journey undertaken, you decide when you are available and the MVD provide personal liability insurance and also cover car insurance excess and no claims discount. 

Please contact: Will on 07716 118914. 

The Milford Volunteer Drivers deliver a valuable transport service to the elderly and people in need in the village. Their service provides transport for adults who request it, to medical appointments at hospital, GP surgery, dentist, chiropodist, opticians and physiotherapy, or similar. 

To book a journey, please call: 01590 641700 

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History of the Milford Volunteer Drivers

The Milford Community Care Group was founded in 1982 by two ladies from All Saints’ church, who recognised villagers’ need for reliable transport to medical appointments. From these small beginnings the Group expanded into the Registered Charity it is today. 

In 2022 the group was renamed to Milford Volunteer Drivers (MVD). The MVD are based in The Bridge (Formerly the Community Centre) and affiliated to Milford on Sea Charitable Trust. 

The volunteer driver service is provided to those living in Milford on Sea, Keyhaven, Everton and Downton, and at its peak the Group was driving 40 people a week to medical appointments. 

The aim of Milford Volunteer Drivers is to provide transport for adults who request it, to medical appointments at hospital, GP surgery, dentist, chiropodist, opticians and physiotherapy, or similar. The organisation's name clearly describes what this voluntary group in the village continues to do with enthusiasm, empathy and kindness.

To find out more about the Milford on Sea Charitable Trust, please click here.

Milford Volunteer Drivers (MVD) 

Part of Milford on Sea Charitable Trust

Charity No. 1172750

MVD Office, The Bridge, Sea Road, SO41 0PH

01590 641700