Covid Secure Shows at Community Centre

The Community Centre is excited to bring back live entertainment - It's time to enjoy ourselves with friends again!  Tickets on sale now. 

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Milford on Sea Community Centre
9 Sea Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PH
Box Office: 01590 644861

enquiries@moscommunitycentre.org.uk

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

Blue Route Tour Bus is back

The New Forest Tour has once again become a regular sight in Milford on Sea having once again started services at the end of May and it will run until 12th September 2021.

The circular Blue Route Tour takes you from Milford-on-Sea to Lymington – Brockenhurst – Burley – New Milton – Barton-on-Sea and back to Milford-on-Sea.

You can Hop On and Hop Off wherever you like and catch the next tour, or switch between routes, all on the same ticket. As you ride you will hear the stories of the people, places and animals of the New Forest on the audio commentary – with characters, sounds and music, bringing the view to life.

Well-behaved dogs are permitted to travel for free at the discretion of the driver.

Your connecting bus travel to and from the Tour is included free on selected routes and there is space for up to 4 bicycles at a time.

The Blue Route is an opportunity for a relaxed day out to explore other places in the New Forest - and also see Milford on Sea from a new persective from the top of the bus.

Approximate tour duration: 2 hours 5 minutes.

To find out more; please click here.

Community Centre Box Office Reopens

The Milford on Sea Community Centre Box Office reopens on Tuesday 22nd June - 10am to 4pm.

A host of shows, films and entertainment is already arranged and tickets are now on sale, ...with plenty more to follow. Tickets can also be bought at: www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

It is getting to close to us all going out and enjoying ourselves again, so please click here to see what is coming for you to enjoy.

Milford on Sea Community Centre
9 Sea Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PH
Box Office: 01590 644861

enquiries@moscommunitycentre.org.uk

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

Summer Fair at the Community Centre

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Milford on Sea Community Centre

9 Sea Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PH

Box Office: 01590 644861
enquiries@moscommunitycentre.org.uk

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

The Birth of MEG

The Birth of MEG

(The Milford Environment Group)

1991 to 2011

So, what has Michael Fish got to do with the birth of MEG aka the Milford Environment Group?

Therein lays the tale that Keith Metcalf tells in his latest 44 page A4 mini-book on the formation of the group at the end of the 1980s.

He has been helped by the first and last chairpersons of the group; Sandra Ebbetts and Anne Jenks, with a little bit of help also from the former chairman of the Milford-on-Sea Wildlife Recording Group (WRG) Tony Locke.

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Keith opens the book by recalling the 15th October 1987 when BBC television weatherman; Michael Fish told the nation that in answer to a woman’s telephone call earlier in the day to the BBC offices, when she asked whether there was a hurricane on the way, unforgettably, Michael Fish said live on TV; “Don’t worry there isn’t”. The rest of course is history with 115mph winds of the Great Storm taking the lives of 18 people across southern England, uprooting an estimated 15 million trees and devastating the Pine Wood at Sharvells Copse.

With the Milford Environment and Wildlife Recording Groups amalgamating in January 2012, Keith recalls the historic records of MEG prior to the two groups joining together. The records have been taken primarily from MEGs minutes, which were recently handed to him by two of its former stalwart chairs; Sandra Ebbetts and Anne Jenks. Keith takes up the story from here.

“Having been handed box loads of papers by Sandra and Anne that included minutes, publications, press cuttings, maps, parish council minutes, letters, management plans and many old photographs, I thought that rather than just archive them, I should write a short summary of their content.” Keith goes on to say; “Whilst, these documents will finally be handed over to the Milford-on-Sea Historical Record Society, I thought it unlikely that anyone else would make the records available to a wider local audience, hence this account of how, 30-years ago, MEG came into being and what they did for the environment, the nature reserves, wildlife and the local community, their work of which has since been carried on by the Milford Conservation Volunteers (MCV) since January 2012.”

Copies of the book are available directly from Keith by emailing him at keithmetcalf@btinternet.com giving him your postal address and contact details.

This limited edition book will be available from 1st July at £7.50 per copy: Free delivery to any household in Milford-on-Sea or, postage elsewhere, at cost.

Last copies of 'Tales of The Beach House and Beyond'

Some final copies of 'Tales from The Beach House and Beyond' are now available.

The book sold exceptionally well, with less than 20 copies remaining, and the local authors from The Scribe Tribe anticipate a sell out.  

Milford on Sea School will benefit by around £550, assuming all remaining books are sold.  

The Scribe Tribe have been inundated with positive comments and are delighted that their first venture into publishing has been such a success.  

To buy one of the few remaining copies please contact:

June Cooper 01590 645804 or e-mail: click here to e-mail or 

Sonia Sewell 01590 719285   or click here to e-mail. 

ABOUT THE BOOK

A group of local authors have written a book entitled; 'Tales of the Beach House and Beyond'.

The launch took place on the village green on Saturday 29th May between 10.30am to 4pm.

This was the great lockdown project for a writing group from Milford on Sea's U3A, whose nickname is The Scribe Tribe. 

The Editor, Anne Kelly says it was her salvation during the long days of the winter lockdown but that it was a group effort with everyone combing their various talents to reach a fantastic result.

She goes on to say that some time ago the group were given access to the Westover Hall archives and these inspired a number of fictional stories, loosely based on fact. (Westover Hall is now The Beach House on the cliff top.)

The book is published with the support of the U3A and all profits will go to Milford on Sea School to purchase books enabling a life long interest in reading.

The Scribe Tribe

Co-authors: Sonia Sewell, Anne Kelly, Catriona Coates Brown, June Cooper, Rosemary Marcuse and Cynthia Smith.

Table Top Sales coming to Community Centre

Milford Art Market in July

'Art in Milford', is a joint exhibition with local artists on the weekend of Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th July. The event is organised by, and held at Milford on Sea Community Centre.

If you enjoy seeing the creative talents of local people this will be worth a visit.

Venue: Milford on Sea Community Centre, Sea Road, SO41 0PH

Ray's Italian launches Charcuterie & Picnic Menu

As well as offering delicious pizza and pasta at Ray's Italian Restaurant, the new on-site Ray's Deli in Milford on Sea high street is now offering a range of eat-in and takeaway sweet & savoury treats.

With the serious effects of the pandemic on the hospitality trade, Stacey has had to amended her offering from a full-time restaurant until things return closer to normal. 

Since the first lockdown she has not taken the crisis laying down, and she has created a Delicatessen which is open during the day, plus the restaurant serves early morning coffee and cake from 9am, Brunch from 10am, Lunch from 12noon and the Restaurant & Pizza & Pasta Takeaway is open in the evenings at the weekend. As things improve there are plans for the restaurant to again open weekday evening as well.

If you enjoy a luxury and delicious later breakfast or early lunch, check out Ray's Italian Brunch Menu, or simply pop in for a coffee. Click here to view.

Stacey's latest innovation is a 'Charcuterie & Cheese Platter' and 'Luxury Picnic' Menu. Both are perfect for entertaining, or simply giving yourself a treat!

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Charcuterie & Cheese Platter Menu

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Luxury Picnic Menu

To view all of the Ray's Italian Menus, please click here.

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

First Aid Course for Children & more

We have read that some children's First Aid Workshops and Courses are being planned to run during the summer holidays.

The organisers are looking to find out how many children would like to take part.

If you have a child aged 5 to 11 years and would like to be considered for a place, please email: admin@twolinetraining.com and quote: 'Super-medic Milford'.

The predicted cost is £15 per child for a 3 hour session. (This may go down but won't be more).

Other First Aid Courses: Should demand be sufficient, consideration is also being given to holding Adult, Paediatric or Parent Courses from birth upwards. If any of these would be of interest to you, please email: admin@twolinetraining.com to state your interest.

New Swim Academy for Kids

Courtney Shannon (who also runs Sea Shannon Swimming) and Melissa Rayner have announced the opening of the New Forest Swim Academy. Both are both STA qualified swim teachers and open water swim coaches.

Lessons are for children and adults from non-swimmers to improvers and beyond, and all will be welcome to join the group sessions or private sessions (1 to 1 or 1 to 2).

The current swimming lessons will be pool based at Ballards School, New Milton. There may be an offer of group sea swimming for kids in future.

This could be an opportunity to get your kids competent with this vital survival skill and have fun whilst keeping fit and achieving swim awards.

To register your interest, please click here.

More information can be found on the website:
www.newforestswimacademy.com

New Forest Swim Academy
NewForestSwimAcademy@gmail.com

www.newforestswimacademy.com

Local fresh strawberries at South Lawn

South Lawn Hotel are once again selling fresh Lymington Strawberries from Goodalls Farm at their roadside pop up stall.

Delicious and only £3 a punnet or 2 for £5.

Also, if you fancy a takeaway Cream Tea with 2 Fruit Scones, Clotted Cream & Strawberry Jam, South Lawn have them for you at £4.50 each.

Don't you just love summer treats!

The South Lawn Hotel 

& Cedar Tree Restaurant

Lymington Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0RF

01590 643911

www.facebook.com/southlawnhotel

events@southlawnhotel.co.uk
www.southlawnhotel.co.uk

Father's Day Lunch delivered from La Perle

La Perle will be delivering a Father's Day Lunch this Sunday 20th June between 11am and midday fully prepared and chilled, with easy to follow cooking instructions.

The menu reflects everything dad's like to eat!

MENU

Appetiser

New Forest Mushroom & Truffle Arancini with Chive Mayo

Starter

La Perle Prawn Cocktail, Isle of Wight Cherry Tomato, Avocado, Gem Lettuce, Marie Rose Sauce, Brown Bread & Butter

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Photo by Jason Lam 

Main

Free Range Chicken Kiev, Roasted Garlic Mash, Glazed Carrots, Peas & Mint

Dessert

Classic Treacle Tart with Salted Caramel Sauce and Clotted Cream

£34.95pp

Delivered to SO41 / BH25 or available for collection if out of area.

You can order your Father's Day lunch by clicking here.

To see all La Perle menus - Please click here

La Perle

60 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD

01590 643557

www.laperle.co.uk

www.facebook.com/laperlemilford

Group Sea Swim Sessions to start

Courtney Shannon of Sea Shannon Swimming is starting Wednesday Group Sea Swim Sessions from the 23rd June, meeting on the beach at Hordle Cliff, Milford on Sea.

• 5:30pm: Swimming safely for leisure
• 6:15pm: Stroke development
• 7:00pm: Swimming for fitness

All sessions are just £8, and last 45 minutes.

Please contact Courtney to book your place.

Sea Shannon Swimming

07593 584768

seashannonswim@gmail.com

www.seashannon.com

www.facebook.com/CourtneyAtSea

'Slurp and Munch' Menu at Lazy Lion

The Lazy Lion in Milford on Sea high street is serving a new 'Slurp and Munch' menu. (Click here to see menu). 

Also worth checking out every Wednesday are the Homemade Pie and Pudding Days for just £13.50.

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The latest menu includes pub classics, chef specials and kids meals. There are also breakfast with a takeaway options.

The Lazy Lion also has a large sheltered garden with a children's play area. For those that wish to stay over their are also rooms.

You can book now by contacting: 

01590 641111 or drop a line to: 

info@thelazyion.co.uk.

About Your Landlord

The Landlord, Ian Robertson, has been working in the hospitality industry for 39 years. He’s been involved with major events, arranging catering at some of the most prestigious venues around the country and was part of the LOCOG catering planning team involved in the Olympic Games 2012 set-up. He brings that wealth of experience to welcome you to The Lazy Lion.

Previously, Iain enjoyed great success in setting up the Monkey House in Lymington before returning to Milford-on Sea to share some wholesome homegrown hospitality with you. When taking over what was The Red Lion, Iain and his wife Ruth set out to embrace the relaxed and friendly village vibe of Milford. They have created a welcoming inn, packed with all the character and charm you want from a proper country pub, plus some extra touches we’re sure you’ll love!

The Lazy Lion
01590 641111
info@thelazylion.co.uk
www.thelazylion.co.uk
www.facebook.com/lazylionmilford

Ultrafast Broadband coming to Milford

Internet company Openreach plans to roll out faster full fibre Ultrafast Broadband to 22 rural locations in Hampshire, including Milford on Sea.

A significant recruitment drive is underway to provide the manpower required for this massive project and no deadline appears to be set for completion. 

It is sure that this cannot come fast enough for Milford on Sea, but at least it is on its way in the future!

To find out more, please click here. 

No64 Biscuit House up for an award

No64 Biscuit House have been nominated for Best Interiors Store and Best Gift Shop in the Muddy Stilettos Awards for Hampshire & the Isle of Wight.

Glenn comments: "Well, it’s been a rollercoaster year for everyone and thankfully No64 has survived, and we’re loving seeing you all again!

And there’s even more light at the end of the tunnel for us as No64 Biscuit House, your local independent interiors emporium and Annie Sloan chalk paint specialist, have been nominated for an award in not 1, but 2 categories of the Muddy Stilettos awards!

We’d be honoured if you would spend a few moments to vote for us, here’s what you do…..

1. Click here and enter your email address.

2. Click the 'Nominate Now' link on the email you'll receive, it will take you to the voting site, and then scroll to the categories we're nominated for, which are: Best Interiors Store and Best Gift Shop.

3. Click the 'Nominate' button under those categories, type in No64 Biscuit House, and click 'Submit Your Nomination'.

4. Done!

Voting closes on June 22nd, so not long, and then we find out if we're in the finals! We're very excited.....

If we make the final we'll let you know and you can then, hopefully, vote for us to become Best Interiors Store and/or Best Gift Shop in Hampshire & the Isle of Wight!

We would really appreciate your support, like I said it's been so tough and so even getting to the final of an award would make the struggle just that little more worthwhile.

Thank you so much for all of your support & take care,

Clare & Glenn

No64 Biscuit House

64 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD

01590 643765

www.No64.co.uk

Dolphins off Milford on Sea Coast

The Bournemouth Echo ran a recent article about a family who had the thrilling experience of seeing a pod of at least ten dolphins as the crossed Christchurch Bay just off of Milford on Sea Beach.

Photo by Susie Dent

To read the article in full and to see a video, please click here.

Picnic goodies at Pickled Weasel

Everyone loves a picnic when the sun it out, and Pickled Weasel has lots of lovely savouries to enjoy.  Including a selection of homemade quiche and scotch eggs, filled deli rolls, salad boxes, local cheeses and olives.

Pack your blanket, choose your favourites and enjoy the sunshine whilst it is here!

Pickled Weasel

54 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD

01590 641155

www.facebook.com/PickledWeasel

A Milford Gorilla on a Motorbike!

Michael Turner is a renowned Stainless steel sculptor and artist who lives in Milford on Sea.

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Photo by Milford on Sea Photographer
Carrie Bugg

From his studio in Lymington he creates magnificent and detailed bespoke sculptures as major statement pieces for gardens or smaller interior art for the home.

One of his latest and many extraordinary creations is the 'Gorilla on a Motorbike' which now proudly sits in the lucky owners garden.

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

About Michael Turner

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

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

Michael Turner Studios

Setters Farm, Mount Pleasant Lane, Lymington SO41 8LS

www.michaelturnerstudios.co.uk

Carrie Bugg Photography

www.carriebuggphotography.co.uk

Vote for Saltwater Café

Saltwater Café in Milford on Sea high street are very excited to have been nominated for the 'Best Café in Hampshire' category of the Muddy Stilettos Awards.

You can vote for Saltwater Café by clicking here.

Better still, pop in and try the wide variety of goodies they offer!

Saltwater Café

106 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE

01590 643518

www.facebook.com/saltcafe106

Magical Milford at Christmas

We have had the message below from Tracy and Diana, the organisers of 'Magical Milford at Christmas'. Last year they did an excellent job in bringing a exciting festive feeling to the village which was enjoyed by many. Now to job starts again for next year!

Tracy and Diana write:

Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on last years Christmas decorations.

Following the recent survey we have looked through all the comments and as a result, have plans to make it even better than last year! 

However to do this, we do need to raise a substantial amount of money.

If you would like to contribute to the fund we have an account with the Milford Charitable Trust and you can make donations to this via BACS to:

• Sort code 40-30-36
• Account number 11565532
• Account name Milford on Sea Charitable Trust

…. marking your donation under the Reference as Magical Milford at Christmas (or Magical Milford if restricted with letters).

Cheques are also accepted - made payable to Milford on Sea Charitable Trust [on the reverse please mark it as Magical Milford at Christmas]

Cheques can be left at the parish office.

We will also take cash and again this can be left at the parish office in the collection bucket.

Thank you so much for your continued support.

Magical Milford at Christmas

Tracy and Diana

tracyhaupt@btinternet.com

dianabrushwood@gmail.com

Splinters Art Group Summer Exhibition

Splinters Art Group will be holding their Summer Exhibition from August 21st to August 30th in The Dance Studio, Sea Road Car Park, Milford on Sea. (Rear of Community Centre.)

Splinters is a group of local artists who meet regularly to paint and exchange ideas.

The artists produce work in a variety of media and subject matter.

Artists include: Cathy Beggs, Jo Britton, Enid Freshwater, M’eudail Latham, Barbara Lathwell, Barbara Rousseau, Gill Stopher, Sheila Thompson.

New Freelance Hairdresser

A new freelance hair business is now available in Milford on Sea.

Emma has founded Red Wren Hair Company and she has over 20 years hairdressing experience and specialises in cutting & styling. She is now looking for models for for the purpose of building a portfolio of wonderful images. 

The hair services and prices are detailed in the poster below as are her contact details. *Model prices for a limited time only.

Red Wren Hair Company

www.facebook.com/redwrenhairco

Milford on Sea Greening Campaign - Voting is now open

Milford on Sea’s Greening Campaign takes a step forward this month. 

This is part of a programme to tackle climate change by reducing carbon emissions in the village and making Milford on Sea a greener place to live. 

Voting has now opened for residents to vote for their Top 3 “Greening” challenges. Details of the challenges themselves can be found on the Milford on Sea Parish Council website by clicking here, or in the May issue of the Village Voice. 

Everyone is now asked to choose their Top 3 from the list. You can also vote by clicking here or alternatively by completing the slip on page 42 of the May Village Voice and dropping it off at the Parish Council Office.

Voting is open until the 17th July 2021. 

In September special Greening challenge cards will be delivered to every household in Milford on Sea Parish. The cards will show a list of the Top 8 challenges voted for by the Village and each household will be invited to commit to 5 of these over the period of the campaign. Further details of how this will work will be announced in September.

Supermoon over The Needles

Local Milford on Sea resident and accomplished photographer, Graham Wiffen is well-know for capturing excellent images of Milford on Sea and the surrounding areas.

At the end of last month Graham caught on camera a spectacular photograph of the evening's Supermoon which is also called the Flower Moon. This is an occasion when a full moon comes closest to the earth in its elliptic orbit, resulting in the moon appearing 30% brighter and 14% bigger than normal.

There are two Supermoons in 2021, and the last Supermoon this year will occur on 24th June and will be a Super Strawberry Moon.

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To see more images of Milford on Sea please click here to visit Graham's Facebook Page.

The village defibrillator has been found

Update: 2nd June 2021:

The village defibrillator has been found. The machine was accessed for an emergency but arrived at the scene after the ambulance crew had got there. 

In consequence, the machine is understood to have been taken to the hospital with the patient, unused. It then remained on board the ambulance or at its base station. There are now plans to collect it from the Ambulance Station later today and if in good order with pads etc it will be restored to the cabinet for emergency use once again.

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Have you seen the village defibrillator?

Last Thursday 27th May around 5.30pm the Southern Central Ambulance Service received a call to request the code to open and remove the defibrillator from its cabinet on the wall of the Coop in the village centre. 

Should it have been used in an emergency, we hope whoever needed it is OK. As yet, the user may not had an opportunity to return the defibrillator and efforts are underway to establish its location. 

The defibrillator was donated to the village in 2015 by a group of village organisations, including; Milford on Sea Food Week The WI, Parish Council, County Councillor and Milford on Sea Memorial Hospital League of Friends and the Coop kindly gave permission for it to be installed on their side wall. 

The Parish council became owners during 2020.

If you know where the defibrillator might be please contact:

david@milfordonsea.org

Choosing where to eat in Milford on Sea

As the sun comes out to welcome summer to Milford on Sea the dilemma arrives of where to go to eat!

Naturally, as we have over 20 places to eat in the village, from fine restaurants to pubs and cafes, it is easy to forget somewhere you have always wanted to try.

Worry not! - The home page of the Milford on News website has a button (as indicated below), which takes you to comprehensive list of Milford on Sea eating places with links to all websites and even their Facebook Pages where you can see what is happening right now.

Enjoy picking your favourites, or simply try them all!

Place to Eat in Milford on Sea: please click here. 

Step Up, Safe Place Tabletop Event

Step up, Safe Space is a non-profit making community support company run by volunteers who support families in need in New Milton, Milford on Sea and surrounding areas:

They will be holding a Tabletop Event on Saturday 5th June at 2pm to 3pm at the rear of the All Saints Church Hall in Greenbanks Close, Milford on Sea, SO41 0SQ.

They will have children and adults clothes, school uniform, toys, baby and child items, bedding, plus small household items by arrangement.

The volunteers aim to work together to support each other and recycle as much as possible for local communities.

If there is anything you are particularly looking for please let them know by clicking here.

To provide the community support the organisation have several bills to pay each week/month, if you are able to contribute a small voluntary monetary donation it would be greatly appreciated. (No worries if you can’t.)

The usual drop off/collection point at New Milton library will be open from 10am to 11am on Saturday 5th June.

Step Up, Safe Place

www.stepupsafespace.com

www.facebook.com/groups/403541067674515

Hurst Castle repairs commence

The 'Save Milford from the Sea!' Facebook Page has posted an interesting photo and update by Tony Graham.

Following the substantial collapse The castle’s Victorian east wing in February 2021, the photo showing initial work is underway.

There is a lot more to do, but it is nice to see something positive is now happening.

Graeme Blackwood has also produced an excellent video of the works from the air - To view video, please click here.

Graeme often posts a number of aerial views of Milford on Sea and you can see these by following him on his Facebook Page by clicking here.

To keep up to date with the progress at Hurst Castle you can follow:

Save Milford from the Sea!

www.facebook.com/groups/3199369226790674

The Good News Newsletter: No.34

To view of the latest edition of The Good News Newsletter: please click here.

To subscribe to get a regular copy please email: mosclibrary@gmail.com

About The Good News Newsletter

An enterprising group of local people have put together a 'Good News Newsletter' with the aim of keeping everyone informed and amused during this difficult time.

The Good News Newsletter has been created by Milford Library, Milford Mutual Aid Group, The Village Voice and MoS News Bulletin.

We will be publishing a copy of each edition here online and for those in the village who do not use digital communication, the Parish Council are printing some paper copies which will be available in some village shops and some distributed by volunteers.

To subscribe to get a regular copy please email: mosclibrary@gmail.com