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05 December 2021
04 December 2021
A Magical Night in Milford on Sea
A massive crowd turned out for the turn on off the village Christmas Tree Lights on Friday 3rd December, and nights like this make us all so grateful to live in this delightful seaside village community.
Carol singing, choirs, a band, Santa's Grotto and more made a truly special evening on the village green for adults and children alike.
To add to the decorations there are also Christmas art installations, wreaths and festive displays across the village centre.
As they say, 'A picture paints a thousand words', and the photos below by Graham Wiffen do just that:
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To watch a video of the switch on of the Christmas Lights, please click here.
Organisers, Tracey & Di of Magical Milford at Christmas have done a fantastic job along with the help of so many supporters, sponsors and helpers. Out thanks to go to them all, they have certainly made Milford even more magical this Christmas.
RAF Helicopters' Anniversary Flight over The Needles
If you spotted two helicopters flying above The Needles and Isle of Wight recently it was likely to have been the RAF Helicopters' Anniversary Flight.
The RAF explain: Chinook and Puma from RAF Odiham and RAF Benson have conducted a sortie to mark 90 years of combined service. The two uniquely painted airframes celebrated their individual anniversaries earlier this year, but this is their first formation flight as a pair. The Puma (XW224), has completed 50 years of service, while the Chinook (ZD984) has completed 40 years of service.
Each aircraft’s tail art was especially commissioned to commemorate the significant anniversaries of their entry into service with the Royal Air Force.
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The flightpath included a number of iconic sites, stretching from the Isle of Wight to central London; with each location offering unique joint training opportunities for the crews who often work together on operations.
The helicopters are expected to be returned to their standard operational markings early next year.
To read more, please click here.
03 December 2021
Pot of Gold at Sturt Pond?
This delightful photograph of a rainbow after a hail storm in Milford on Sea was captured by Dan Mapes on Saturday 27th November.
Did anyone find the pot of gold at the foot of the rainbow?
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02 December 2021
Carols on the Green & more this Friday
The Carols on the Green event returns this year on Friday 3rd December from 5.30pm to 6.30pm along with the turn on of the Christmas lights arranged by 'Magical Milford at Christmas'.
A live band will perform from 5.30pm, followed by festive songs and then the Traditional Carol Service featuring local churches with music courtesy of The Total Voice Choir, from 6pm to 6.30pm.
To join in the carols please click here to download the Carol Song Sheet.
The Village Shops will remain open until 7.30pm that evening and refreshments will be available from local businesses.
Comfort and Joy on the Village Green. This Saturday and Sunday our 'Churches Together' from Milford on Sea will be on the village green between 10am to 3pm encouraging people to write on ribbons for the Christmas trees what brings them ‘joy’ at Christmas and prayers for those who need ‘comfort’ at this time.
A village wide Nativity Story Trail is also set to be launched with a number of shops and businesses taking part. Families are encouraged to sign up to receive a trail map, which will enable them to track down the various characters from the nativity story, for the chance to claim a gift at the Christmas Eve Crib service. To take part, participants must sign up and register at the All Saints Milford on Sea Facebook Page (click here) or by contacting the church office on 01590 644992.
Enjoy a Magical Milford Christmas!
Christmas Menu & Hampers at Ray's Italian Kitchen
Ray's Italian Kitchen Christmas Set Menu is starting on Wednesday 8th December:
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Plus enjoy the Christmas Eve Bottomless Brunch. Serving times will be in 90-minute slots from 9:30am to 11:30am.
Christmas Hampers:
Don't forget to enquire about curated and bespoke Christmas Hampers at various budgets, or pop in to Ray's Deli for a range of Italian treats for Christmas.
Opening Times
Tues: 9am to 4pm
Weds-Sat: 9am to 4pm and 5.45pm to 9.30pm
Sun-Mon: Closed
Last orders for lunch 14:30 and for dinner 21:30
11 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF
01590 645300
info@raysitaliankitchen.co.uk
www.raysitaliankitchen.co.uk
ww.facebook.com/raysitaliankitchen
01 December 2021
Free village parking this Saturday
In support of Small Business Saturday, parking will be free in all NFDC owned town and village car parks on Saturday 4 December.
30 November 2021
Live Shows Galore at Community Centre
If you would like an entertaining night out, - one or all of these should do it!
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Cartwright & Butler gift range at Pickled Weasel
Cartwright & Butler's excellent quality range of uniquely packaged products are back in time for Christmas at Pickled Weasel. The range of fudge, chocolate, truffles, speciality drinks & more makes a perfect gift idea, or a "naughty but nice" seasonal treat just for you perhaps?
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Come along on Friday 3rd December when they will be staying open later and serving up sweet and savoury treats throughout the evening, as you enjoy the annual Carols on The Green and Christmas tree lights switch on.
54 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD
01590 641155
Kindness from Pleasure Grounds to Southampton
For those that don't follow the 'We love Milford on Sea' Facebook page, this recent post demonstrates one man's exceptionally good deed for the day:
Post: To the lovely man who found my daughters purse in the Pleasure Grounds and drove it all the way to Southampton to return it to her. She sends her very grateful thanks...
Reply: I hope the gentleman sees this! We were in the pleasure gardens and he was asking us if we had seen your daughter. He was so caring and so concerned and had been looking for 30 minutes when we met him! What a star!
We also hope the gentleman sees this and knows that his generosity of spirit is admired by many.
28 November 2021
Free Hi Viz Community Gilets
We have come across some new unused Milford on Sea Food Week stock.
There are 18x Hi Viz Community Gilets in various sizes.
If you run any community events and would like these for free, please click here to let me know.
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A knitted celebration to raise smiles at Christmas
It is very rare that we post any articles that are not directly related to Milford on Sea, but this Christmas idea deserves sharing.
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In Guildford, every year a group of volunteers knit Christmas characters and tie them to a railing with a laminated sign inviting people to help themselves.
This simple and generous idea creates a festive display, delights children, raises a smile and brightens many peoples day.
Wouldn't it be great to see something similar on the bridge in Sea Road or somewhere else suitable?
If anyone takes this concept on, please let me know at:
PS: We could also invite people to join a 'Knitting Ninja Group' if someone was happy to co-ordinate a group of festive knitters?
PPS: We might even be able to find a sponsor if buying the wool is an issue. If that's the case, let me know and we can see if we can find someone help.
PPPS: If you would like to sponsor the 'Knitting Ninja Group', please let me know.
27 November 2021
Santa is coming to town!
Santa Claus is coming to Milford on Sea on Wednesday 15th December.
The New Milton Round Table (which also has numerous members from Milford on Sea) will shortly be posting the area maps where Santa will be calling.
To check when it comes online, please click here.
You must have a sign so Santa knows where to stop!
100% of the profits made on the night goes straight back into the local community.
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*Do you have an elf at home aged 18-45 who could do with meeting up with some other elves for a pint or two twice a month? More elves on the team means we can do more areas over Christmas. We also arrange social events for ourselves such as golf, rock climbing and go-karting. Get in touch and we'll give that elf a home.
Please contact the guys at New Milton Round Table by clicking here.
Table Top Sale this Sunday
If you are looking for Christmas gifts, this will be worth a visit:
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La Perle Launch December & Christmas Menus
If you are looking for choices for dining out or dining at home, the new menus from La Perle in Milford on Sea high street are worth a look:
Chef's Midweek a la Carte Menu
Available on Tuesday to Thursday Evenings from 5.30pm until 16th December. Featuring favourite classics.
From delicious Double Baked Dorset Blue Vinney Soufflé, tasty Mussels to Chargrilled Aged Meadowbrook Steaks, Fillet of Loch Duart Salmon. or finish with Sam's spectacular Sticky Toffee Pudding.
To See the full Menu and reserve your table please click here.
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Thursday Lunches: Continue during December on 2nd, 9th and 16th only.
Includes a 500ml Carafe of Red or White per couple. A great way to catch up with friends or family on the lead up to Christmas.
To See the full Menu and reserve your table please click here.
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Chef’s Weekend Menu: Served on Friday and Saturday evenings until 18th, plus Monday 20th to Thursday 23rd December.
MENU
- La Perle Buttermilk Sourdough with Homemade Butter
- New Forest Mushroom and Truffle Arancini with Roasted Garlic Mayonnaise
Starters
- Loch Duart Smoked Salmon, Potato Pancake, Dressed Leaves, Dill Crème Fraîche, Pickled Cucumber, Caviar
- Double Baked Dorset Blue Vinney Soufflé, Spring Onion Cream
Mains
- Fillet of Wild Seabass, Crushed New Potatoes, Baby Spinach, Confit Tomatoes, Crayfish, Lymington Lobster Sauce
- 24 hour Pork Belly, Crackling, Choucroute, Celeriac, Potatoes Savoyarde, Red Wine Sauce
Desserts
- Dark Chocolate Fondant, Roasted Pistachios, Chocolate Crumble, Blackcurrant Coulis, Pistachio Ice Cream
- Apple Tarte Tatin, Vanilla Ice Cream, Salted Caramel Sauce, Crispy Almonds
£44.95 per person
To reserve your table please click here.
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Christmas and New Year's Eve Meals at Home
Take the stress out of cooking this year. Delivered chilled with easy to follow cooking instructions.
Limited capacity, so please place your orders early.
To See the full Menu and order your meal delivery please click here.
La Perle
60 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD
01590 643557
info@laperle.co.uk
www.laperle.co.uk
www.facebook.com/laperlemilford
New Gym & Fitness Centre in the village
Well when I say new, according to their website The Unit (Fitness centre & gym) has actually been in the village since April 2021 - but I've only just heard about it!
The Unit is a boutique training facility in Laundry Lane, right in the heart of Milford on Sea.
All abilities are welcome. The trainers can tailor each session to an individuals level with the aim to gain improvement week on week.
Their Programmed Group Classes consist of a daily WOD (Workout of the day) inspired by cross training. You can expect ‘METCONs’ (Metabolic conditioning), ‘EMOMs’ (Every minute on the minute) and ‘AMRAPs’ (As many rounds as possible) as standard. These workouts combine high intensity training with strength movements.
The Programmed Group Classes run from Monday to Friday starting at 6.30am or 7.30am and there are evening sessions at 5.30pm or 6.30pm.
On Sunday Morning at 8am they hold a Weekend Bootcamp.
They also offer Open Gym Sessions on selected dates for those happy to do their own training.
Pay as you go sessions are: £10 or if booked through the app; £40 for 5 sessions.
To find out more, please visit: www.theunit-fitness.co.uk
Unit 7, Laundry Lane, Milford on Sea, SO41 0WJ
26 November 2021
Local Coop launches Mission Christmas
Our local Southern Co-op store in Milford on Sea are taking part in Mission Christmas.
The charity is run by radio station; Wave 105. The station's charity; “Cash for Kids” run this project every year to help disadvantaged children that without everyone’s help would not receive presents this Christmas.
All gifts must be unused/new (preferably unwrapped so they can be distributed to the correct age groups/gender).
All donations must be in by the 9th December and they will be very grateful for everything received.
In addition to this, the Milford Co-op Team have created a local Christmas Raffle of luxury Christmas items for one lucky winner.
Tickets are £1 each or 5 for £4. All proceeds will be going towards Cash for Kids - so jump down to the store and potentially win yourself a treat as well as donating to an amazing cause.
Your local Co-op team hope you all have a wonderful Christmas.
Bring Your Baby Exercise Class
There are new Bring Your Baby Exercise Classes coming to Milford on Sea.
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Trial Sessions are on the 14th December with classes starting in January. (Date TBC). The classes cover babies from 3 months to 2 years old.
There are 6 mum and baby spaces available for each trial session, so you will need to book ahead as these will fill up fast!
To Book please contact Sophia by clicking here, or by sending a Facebook message.
The classes are run by Sophia Handscomb, a health coach & life coach who provides a variety of health support & advice through her business 'Trained by a Girl'.
Sophia also offers a 4 Week Weight Loss Plan and 21 Day cleanses throughout the year. (More details can be found on her website, link below.)
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www.trainedbyagirl.com
Instagram - @trainedbyagirl
Reflexology & Facial Reflexology at Home
Alison Jane has been a practising reflexologist for 20 years, specialising in general women's health, fertility and pregnancy (this doesn't exclude men's health). She is a Member of the Association of Reflexologists (MAR) and has worked with many conditions, symptoms and imbalances.
Alison provides home visits in and around Milford on Sea with services including; Foot reflexology, facial reflexology and holistic therapeutic massage.
Facial Reflexology can also help stress and anxiety and is claimed to have the added benefit of reducing fine lines, puffiness and encouraging a healthy glow. Alison says that combined with Natural Facelift Massage, this is 100% natural & non-invasive.
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Prices are: £40 for foot reflexology, £45 for therapeutic body massage and facial reflexology, all in your own home.
‘A Christmas To Remember’
The Community Centre is delighted to present a real treat for Christmas Eve.
Colin Judson is back for a Christmas Special together with two wonderful singers and accompanied by the brilliant Richard Black.
Helen completed
her music studies at Trinity College of Music, London, and the Guildhall School
of Music & Drama where she received full scholarships. Helen is a member of the Opera North Chorus,
and has covered and performed numerous roles for the company. Most recently she
played Countess Charlotte in A Little Night Music in the Opera
North / Leeds Playhouse co-production; covered the role of Dinah in Bernstein's
Trouble in Tahiti and performed the role of Mercedes Carmen in Opera
North's new production. Her forthcoming performances include further appearances as Mercedes
in Carmen early next year; and Flowermaiden Parsifal in June
2022.
Renowned and critically acclaimed soprano Claire was
born in South Shields, of Scottish Norwegian descent, and studied at the
Guildhall School of Music and Drama and National Opera Studio, sponsored by
English National Opera. She won YCAT (Young Concert Artists’ Trust) among
several other leading opera prizes. She has sung title and lead roles worldwide at esteemed opera houses
including most recently at Sydney Opera House and Dallas Opera.
Following many cancellations last year due to Covid Claire looks forward to returning to the opera stage in February 2022 with Wagner’s Die Walküre for Icelandic Opera, and to the concert platform for concerts and recitals in the U.K. including Cheltenham Festival, Swindon Recital Series and the Sherborne Abbey Festival.
Colin Judson has a busy forthcoming year as one of
the most sought after character tenors of his generation. He is a regular at the Royal Opera House
Covent Garden, English National Opera, The Glyndebourne Festival, Glyndebourne on tour and Garsington opera.
Next season Colin will travel to Opera Bastille, Paris, to sing the funeral director in Leonard Bernstein’s A Quiet Place. He will return to the Glyndebourne Festival and tour for The Marriage of Figaro, fly to Berlin for a recording of Tosca and then return to London for Mozart’s The Magic Flute at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden.
Tickets £25 to include Festive snacks and a sparkly glass.
Tickets from the Community Centre box office. Open Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm or online from www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk or reserve by phone 01590 644861 during box office opening times.
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Christmas Shindig with The Go Go Five
South Lawn Hotel are going to be hosting a Christmas Shindig with local live band, The Go Go Five.
Saturday 11th December. Tickets £15 including a festive party tapas.
Book to enjoy a night of Motown, Soul, Jazz, Rock & Blues.
The South Lawn Hotel
& Cedar Tree Restaurant
Lymington Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0RF
01590 643911
25 November 2021
Christmas Lights & Carols on the Green
A forest of enchanted trees is set to spring up on the Milford on Sea village green next week, ahead of the official switching on of the festive lights. The Carols on the Green event returns this year on Friday 3rd December from 5.30pm to 6.30pm.
Village Shops will remain open until 7.30pm that evening and refreshments will be available from local businesses. A road closure from 4.30pm to 7.30pm (High Street; Boots to the Coastal Bakery) will be in place, with Marshalls diverting traffic accordingly.
A live band will perform from 5.30pm, followed by festive songs and then the Traditional Carol Service featuring local churches with music courtesy of The Total Voice Choir, from 6pm to 6.30pm.
To join in the carols please click here to download the Carol Song Sheet.
This year’s main sponsor; Suzie from The Smugglers Inn, will officially switch on the Christmas lights at around 5.30pm that evening.
This year’s seasonal illuminations have been masterminded by Christmas loving duo Tracy Haupt and Diana Brushwood, who have been busy transforming Milford on Sea's village green since 2019 with support from local artists, crafting groups and volunteers.
This year Tracy and Diana have been working really hard to make sure the display is the most spectacular so far. The project has grown each year and is now a year round job, planning everything and getting organised for December.
Last year people loved the small forest of trees, but asked to see even more trees and more lights, so this has been the main focus of the vision for 2021’s display.
A collection of bicycle wheel wreathes will again be used to decorate the Sea Road bridge and hand crafted decorations will feature on benches, poles, litter bin tops, post box and telephone box and bollards.
Keen to add more to this year’s display, the ladies have added additional characters to the life-sized nativity scene with additional contributions from local artist Gillian Key and Richard Wadley another local artist, has kindly provided more of the hand-painted supersized greetings cards on The Smuggler’s Inn fence.
A village wide Nativity Story Trail is also set to be launched with a number of shops and businesses taking part. Families are encouraged to sign up to receive a trail map, which will enable them to track down the various characters from the nativity story, for the chance to claim a gift at the Christmas Eve Crib service. To take part, participants must sign up and register at the All Saints Milford on Sea Facebook Page (click here) or by contacting the church office on 01590 644992.
This year, Tracy and Diana have been thrilled to received such a great response from local businesses by way of sponsorship, and are grateful of the help from valuable volunteers. They send their thanks to everyone who has been involved.
Should anyone wish to make a donation, please visit the Milford Magical Christmas fundraising page: by clicking here. To date, donations are at £795 against a target of £1,000.
Enjoy a Magical Milford Christmas!Magical Milford at Christmas
Tracy Haupt / Diana Brushwood
24 November 2021
Nativity Story Hunt in village
From Friday 3rd December until Christmas Eve, families and individuals are invited to track down various nativity characters and scenes set up around the village in the Nativity Story Hunt.
Participation is free and everyone is welcome, you just have to register by clicking here.
If you take part, you also have the opportunity to collect a small gift at the All Saints' Christmas Eve Crib Service. (Please remember to sign up here to attend the service).
PS: Friday 3rd December is also the evening of Late Night Shopping in Milford on Sea, and the turn on of the Village Christmas Lights alongside Carols on the Green.
23 November 2021
Perfect Christmas Gifts at The Cave
Some people are very difficult to buy Christmas presents for, but a nice bottle of something to enjoy is always popular.
The Cave now have a stock of festive champagne, wine, presentation packs, port, sherry, gin & other spirits to suit all budgets and tastes.
For example, if you have someone special to buy for, why not check out this keepsake Wooden Chest, complete With 6 Bottles Of Rioja - perfect after dinner, or any time in fact! - There is plenty more to see if you pop in.
Fizz & Port Tasting Evening: 7pm on Wednesday 1st December.
Last few tickets available.
As winter is coming thick and fast, the team at The Cave have decided to pick your spirits up with a Tutored Fizz & Port evening hosted by Maison, Marques et Domaine (MMD) in time for Christmas.
Tickets are £25 per person and sold on a first come basis. Limited spaces apply, and when they’re gone, they’re gone.
Please contact The Cave on 01590 642195 to reserve your places. Payment will be taken upon booking.
The team look forward to seeing your smiling faces enjoying a evening at The Cave.
2 Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QH
01590 642195
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