Village Boutique Gym for everyone - including mums with babies

Have you heard about The Unit (Fitness centre & gym) in Milford on Sea village? 

The Unit is a boutique training facility in Laundry Lane, right in the heart of Milford on Sea. All ages abilities are welcome. There are even specific classes for mums with their babies or toddlers. The trainers can tailor each strength and cardio session to an individuals level with the aim to gain improvement week on week.

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Classes run early morning and evening throughout the week. Anyone who fancies trying a small group workout is invited to go along for a free trial session. To book or find out more; please contact Sophia or The Unit at the foot of this page.

The team at The Unit are dedicated to developing the community’s fitness and they believe that everyone can be fitter, stronger and in turn happier through exercise. So, they have created a facility to turn that belief into reality.

The Bring Your Baby Exercise Classes are run by Sophia Handscomb on Mondays and Tuesdays at 9am/10am/11am. These are fantastic for those mums who love to meet and chat with others mums whilst benefiting from a workout! There is a Bring Your Baby Morning Social on Friday 1st April; please see details below.

The Programmed Group Classes consist of a daily Workouts of the day (WOD) 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

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PS: Sophia also offers a 12 Week Weight Loss Plan and 21 Day Cleanses throughout the year. Sophia is a Weight Loss Coach, Personal Trainer & Life Coach who provides a variety of health support & advice through her business 'Trained by a Girl'. (More details can be found on her website, link below.)

Trained by a Girl
Sophia Handscomb

trainedbyagirl@outlook.com
Instagram - @trainedbyagirl

www.trainedbyagirl.com
Facebook Page

The Unit Fitness Centre

Unit 7, Laundry Lane, Milford on Sea, SO41 0WJ

info@theunit-fitness.co.uk
www.theunit-fitness.co.uk

Duff T's launch 'Peace Ukraine' range

Milford on Sea based clothing designer, Fiona MacDuff has added a 'Peace Ukraine' range to her collection.  All profits from the sale of this range will go to the Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal. Click here to view.

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Duff T's have also launched 'The Wall', where you can send us a picture of yourself wearing your duff-t tee, and you could win another one!​​​​​​​​ Simply create your picture in a cool location or style, then send to hello@duff-t.com. The most creative pic wins a duff-t of their choice.​​​​​​​​ Click here to see 'The Wall'.


About Duff T's

The Duff-T ranges of clothing is for women, men and kids and includes; t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and bags - all of which are made from 100% organic sustainable cotton, and/or use recycled or sustainable materials.

All of the Duff-T Tees products are printed in the UK in a renewable energy powered factory. Please click here to find out more. 

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Find Our more about Duff-T Tees in Milford on Sea. Please click here to read.

To see the full Duff-T Tees range; please click here.

Duff-T

hello@duff-t.com

www.duff-t.com

New Brunch Menu at Ray's Italian

As the sun comes out, Ray's Italian have launched their Brunch Menu which is now being served from 9.30am each day they are open. 

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Keep an eye on Ray's Italian Facebook page to see the latest delights on offer. Please click here.

Take a look, there is something for everyone to enjoy!

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Opening Times

Coffee, Cake, Delicatessen & Brunch

Tuesday to Saturday: 9am to 4pm

Lunch

Tuesday to Saturday: 12noon to 3pm

Restaurant Evenings

Wednesday to Saturday: 5:45pm until last orders at 9.30pm

Takeaway Collection

Wednesday to Saturday: 5:30pm until last orders at 8.30pm

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

Give your views on the future of the War Memorial Hospital

The Milford on Sea League of Friends are inviting the local community to take part in a survey about the Redevelopment of the War Memorial Hospital site in Sea Road.

To see the survey online; please click here. 

For a printable version; please click here.

This brief survey is to ask for your views. It aims to understand your current and future health care needs to help achieve improved access to sustainable additional local health services.

Please give your personal view of your priorities and we will achieve a community view when we aggregate the results.

Background

One of the ways the League of Friends will be helping the community is by discussing with the NHS Clinical Commissioning Group how local needs of the population can be met.

Local people wanted a war memorial to help everyone remember those who served and lost their lives in WW1. It was decided that the hospital was the best way to achieve this.

There is a lot of history and emotion regarding The War Memorial site. We are committed to upholding its integrity.

The hospital hasn’t been a working hospital for over fourteen years, and has long been overtaken by the centres of healthcare excellence found at Southampton, Lymington and Bournemouth.

Milford on Sea League of Friends
Milford on Sea War Memorial Hospital, Sea Road
Milford on Sea, SO41 0PG

www.friendsofmilfordhospital.org.uk

www.HealthHub-milfordlof.co.uk

A Taste of Professional Master Chef

Sam Hughes, chef/patron at La Perle in Milford on Sea will be serving the menu that he prepared during his Professional Master Chef experience and enjoyed by Michel Roux Jr and Gregg Wallace.

Each course will be introduced by Sam and he will give an entertaining account of life behind the scenes at this popular TV programme. Any questions answered candidly!

Wednesday 6th April - Arrive 7pm: £49.95pp

To see the menu and reserve your table; please click here.

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La Perle Dining Options:

Home Deliveries are available 6 days a week on Mondays to Saturdays 5pm to 8.30pm. Menu includes burgers and more *Delivered to SO41 and BH25.

Fish & Chips available on Tuesdays.

To see the Home Delivery menu or order please click here.

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Dine-In at La Perle Restaurant on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Featuring French Thursdays each week.

To See the full Menu or to 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

Music Quiz and Blues Nights

Test your music knowledge, or enjoy some live blues, another couple of entertaining nights out in Milford on Sea.

Milford on Sea Community Centre

01590 644861

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

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

Box Office Open:

Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm

Greening Campaign Public Meeting - Postponed

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

Following the arrangement of the Village Meeting to Help Ukraine at the Community Centre on Wednesday 30th March, to stand with and show support for this meeting it has been decided to postpone The Milford Greening Meeting which was scheduled to take place on the same evening.

 The date for the revised Greening Meeting will be advised in due course.

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 Greening Campaign Public Meeting

Anyone interested is invited to attend the Greening Campaign Public Meeting on Wednesday 30th March 7pm to 9pm at All Saints Church Hall, Milford on Sea. 

Topics to include: 

• purchasing, running and maintaining an electric car
• retrofitting your home to be more energy efficient,
• rewilding your garden,
• the implications of climate change on Hurst Spit and the local area,
• the “Twenty is Plenty” campaign.

The meeting will be joined by Cllr Jan Warwick who is the Hampshire County Council Executive Member for Climate Change and Sustainability and Cllr Steve Forster Executive Member for Commercial Strategy, Estates and Property including electric vehicles who will be giving an overview of their roles and taking any questions.

If there is anything you would like to see covered or whether you have any ideas for reducing climate change in our Community, please contact: anne.cullen@milfordonseaparishcouncil.gov.uk

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If you would like to find out more or have some exciting ideas to share, the Milford on Sea Greening Campaign would love to hear from you. Please contact: anne.cullen@milfordonseaparishcouncil.gov.uk or take a look at the Milford on Sea Greening Campaign Facebook page by clicking here.

Milford on Sea Greening Campaign

anne.cullen@milfordonseaparishcouncil.gov.uk

www.facebook.com/greeningcampaign

Care4Calais at All Saints Church this Saturday

Milford Action for Refugees (MAR) will be collecting specifically required donations in aid of Care4Calais at All Saints Church on Saturday 2nd April between 10am & 1pm.

Please click here to read more.

There will also be an opportunity at make a donation to the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Appeal.

Care4Calais

www.care4calais.org

Table Top Sale

 

JAM Jazz Night collects for Ukraine

At the recent JAM (Jazz at Milford) on Friday 25 March £170 was raised in a collection for the Red Cross Ukraine appeal.

The JAM Jazz Nights are held on the 4th Friday of every month. You can buy tickets or pay on the door for just £10. Bar opens at 7.30pm.

Everyone is welcome, just come along!

Milford on Sea Community Centre

01590 644861

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

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

Box Office Open:

Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm

Village Meeting to Help Ukraine

Milford Community Centre are hosting a presentation by The New Forest for Ukraine organisation on Wednesday, 30th March at 6pm to outline what work they undertaking, what has been achieved so far and how we can work together to make a difference. Everyone is welcome.

This presentation is in conjunction with the Milford on Sea Homes for Ukraine Facebook group.

In just four weeks, The New Forest for Ukraine have made huge achievements with everyone offering what support and aid as they are able.

Milford on Sea Homes for Ukraine aim is to complement this work in the village and support our Ukrainian guests. 

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Milford on Sea Homes for Ukraine

www.facebook.com/groups/962298981317897

The New Forest for Ukraine

www.newforestforukraine.co.uk

The Cave back on the Village Green

From Friday 1st April, The Cave will again be having picnic tables on the Milford on Sea Village Green.

What better way to enjoy a glass of wine, cold beer or a tapas snack in the sunshine whilst watching the world go by.

Bring on the sunny weather!

The Cave
2 Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QH
01590 642195
www.facebook.com/TheCavewinebar
www.thecavemos.co.uk

Milford Donations Points for Ukraine

Milford on Sea now has two drop off point for donations for Ukraine; Saltwater Café in the high street for a full range of items and the Community Centre in Sea Road for small items.

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Needs appear to change on a regular basis so an updated list of what's wanted can be found on www.newforestforukraine.co.uk. 

To see how local people are helping in other ways, please visit Milford on sea Homes for Ukraine by clicking here.

Saltwater Café

106 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE

01590 643518

www.saltwatermilford.com

www.facebook.com/saltcafe106

Open for donations:

• 9am to 3pm: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
• Closed Thursdays
• Sundays 10am to 2pm

 

Milford on Sea Community Centre

01590 644861

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

Donations Box in Reception

• Small Items Only; such as; toiletries, baby care items etc.
• (No clothes, blankets or large Items.)

Donate your Old Tools

Tony Styles is the local Milford on Sea collector for the TWAM charity, and they would like any old tools or sewing equipment that you might have to spare.

Do you have any unwanted tools or a sewing machines that could be very useful to less fortunate people?

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TWAM stands for 'Tools with a Mission' and it is a Christian charity enabling people to earn a living and support themselves and their families.

In many countries people have few skills, little education and no means of earning a living. A switch from aid dependency to self-sufficiency is impossible without help.

TWAM started over thirty years ago, and has since provided this help by collecting and refurbishing tools and equipment no longer required in the UK and sending them overseas. Through collectors and refurbishment centres across the UK, the team of dedicated volunteers and supporters help transform thousands of lives every year.

The TWAM website contains a list of tools wanted, please click here.

Your local collector is Tony Styles 01590 643109 or click here to email.

TWAM
www.twam.uk

Art in Milford this weekend

Art in Milford is at Milford on Sea Community Centre this weekend; Saturday 26th March & Sunday 27th March from 10am to 4pm.

A chance to view or buy a wide range of paintings from talented artists based in Milford on Sea.

Exibition features: Pauline Stephens, Rosie Redpath, Janet Penny, Jan Hawker, Issy Cottard, Maryvonne Hallett, Sue Miles, Carol Mileusnic, Maureen Tait, Clare Morrell, Kate Danby, Gillian Morris (Saturday Only) and Maureen Guichard (Sunday Only).

Raffle for Michael Turner Sculpture

We recently we published an article about Simon Heaps who represents Great Britain at wheelchair table tennis Class 5 and his journey back to International tournaments. (Please click here to read previous article.) 

Having already lost his left leg as a result of Type 1 Diabetes in May 2019, in January 2020 Simon lost his right leg. In spite of these setbacks, he is determined to return to competitive wheelchair tennis for Great Britain. 

In his quest to raise funds to help pay for his Great Britain kit, he was generously donated a special piece of sculpture by well known local sculptor Michael Turner and this is now being raffled. (Click here to see Michael's extraordinary art pieces.) 

The piece donated is 'The Acorn' mounted on oak and it would normally sell for £250. 

(Dimensions: Acorn length: c.14cm - Wooden plinth:10cm x 10cm.)

How the raffle works:

1. Visit his Facebook post (click here) and say 'YES' in the comments.

2. Then, go to Simon's secure Go Fund Me Page (by clicking here) and donate £10.  

The lucky winner will be drawn around the 6th April by Michael Turner and will have this special piece delivered by Simon.

Simon has also posted a video on his progress in adapting to walking on prosthetic legs. 

I think it is fair to say his determination and effort is impressive.

To view video, please click here then scroll down to the bottom of the post. You will find the video amongst the photos.

Michael Turner Studios

Setters Farm, Mount Pleasant Lane, Lymington SO41 8LS

www.michaelturnerstudios.co.uk

www.facebook.com/Michaelturnerstudios

Carrie Bugg Photography

www.carriebuggphotography.co.uk

MoS League of Friends is Changing

Following on the Milford on Sea League of Friends EGM last Monday, they are happy to announce how they are changing and how they will be helping the community in these key areas:

1 Promoting Health and Wellbeing. We will share knowledge and advice with H+H First Aid Tips, approved by Dr Moody-Jones, Milford Medical Centre.

2 Redevelopment of The War Memorial Site. Discussing with the NHS Clinical Commissioning Group how local needs of the population can be met whilst upholding the integrity of the War Memorial.

3 Provide Voluntary and Financial Support. For additional health and care services, not provided by NHS funding, delivered through the Milford Medical Practice and other local organisations benefiting the Milford community.

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The Milford on Sea League of Friends have also produced a quiz to test your knowledge of what to do in a health emergency.

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The Milford on Sea League of Friends
www.HealthHub-milfordlof.co.uk

Laughter & Party Nights at the Community Centre

 Some more evenings for you to enjoy at the Community Centre soon.

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Milford on Sea Community Centre

01590 644861

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

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

Box Office Open:

Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm

Polly's Pantry seek Part-Time Waiting Staff

Polly's Pantry Tea Rooms in Milford on Sea high street are looking for part time waiting staff. 

Hours available are 9am to 2.30pm and 10.30am to 4.30pm. 1 to 3 days a week - Monday to Friday.

Experience not required and full training given. Ideal for semi retired mature persons. 

To find out more, please drop in or call 01590 645558.

Polly's Pantry Tea Rooms

46 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD

01590 645558

Prayer for Ukraine & Mothering Sunday at All Saints'

All Saints' Church are holding a special service to pray for people of  Ukraine on Saturday. Each session is half an hour, so people can come and go between 2pm & 5pm on Saturday 26th March.

On Sunday 27th March, there are Mothering Sunday Services, the first starting at 9am, for those that remember that the clocks change!

All Saints' Church & Church Hall
Greenbanks Close, Milford on Sea, SO41 0SQ
01590 644992

office@allsaintsmilford.co.uk
www.allsaintsmilford.co.uk
www.facebook.com/AllSaintsMilfordOnSea

Jazz this Friday

Live Jazz at the Community Centre to start your weekend.  Book tickets or pay on the door.

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Milford on Sea Community Centre

01590 644861

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

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

Box Office Open:

Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm

Milford on Sea Homes for Ukraine

A new Facebook page has been set up to help Ukrainian refugees by Milford on Sea resident Amanda Langford. 

Milford on Sea Homes for Ukraine is a support group for the hosts and guests in the village.  

The page is described as; 'A forum to share information through the early days as the Government Homes for Ukraine scheme gets under way. Later, it will evolve to ask and answer questions relating to the topic, arrange for our Ukrainian guests to meet, socialise and feel part of our community - so many positive ways to ensure support and pleasure at having our guests living amongst us.'

If you would like to join the group, please click here.

For more background on the crisis, you can watch the video on the www.sanctuaryfoundation.org.uk website.

The Sanctuary Foundation are Supporting New Arrivals from Ukraine. Their website explains: 'Watching the humanitarian disaster unfolding in Ukraine right now, many of us are wondering what we can do to help. The Sanctuary Foundation invites you to join us to make a real difference to the lives of Ukrainian people.'

Milford on Sea Homes for Ukraine 

www.facebook.com/groups/962298981317897

La Perle donate to Ukraine

Last weekend Sam at La Perle donated the £200+ profits from his 'Make Saturday Special' Menu to the Ukrainian Red Cross.

The 'Make Saturday Special' Menu is a restaurant quality 3 course menu at £29.95pp, delivered between 3pm to 5pm chilled for you to enjoy at home.  

In view of its popularity, Sam will be doing the same fundraising this weekend. Please click here to view or order.

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La Perle Home Deliveries are available 6 days a week on Mondays to Saturdays 5pm to 8.30pm. Menu includes burgers and more *Delivered to SO41 and BH25.

Fish & Chips available on Tuesdays.

To see the Home Delivery menu or order please click here.

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Dine-In at La Perle Restaurant on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Featuring French Thursdays each week.

To See the full Menu or to 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

Sassy's opens in Milford on Sea

Sassy's has opened in Milford on Sea high street between La Perle and Pickled Weasel.

The shop offers comprehensive selection of bags, clothing and accessories which combine the joy of colour and exciting design. 

Formerly known as Beyond The Skin Handbags, Sassy’s new venture in Milford on Sea, owned by Sarah Fitzgerald, is in addition to stores in Lyndhurst and Ringwood, as well as their range being available online through their website.

Coin Purse Ukraine Appeal 

Sassy's are giving anyone who donates any amount to Ukraine, in any of their shops, a free leather coin purse. 

All donations go through the till, so everyone has a receipt and Sarah will then forward all money collected to the DEC (Disasters Emergency Committee) British Red Cross. Donations then benefit from the Government matching scheme. 

On the first day they raised £22 in Milford and will forward the money at the end of each week. 

Sassy's New Forest

58 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QG

01590 641909

www.sassysnewforest.co.uk

www.facebook.com/sassysnewforest

sassysnewforest@gmail.com

Music Festival reinvents itself

The Milford on Sea Music & Arts Festival has been a much-loved community event for many years, however due to the costs and organisational work involved it is just not possible for the very small team to bring back the festival in its pre-Covid format in a short space of time.

So, it has been decided to take this opportunity to create a more ethical and greener event which supports the local businesses and creates less waste and noise with and a village size event for locals and visitors to enjoy. The week will also incorporate a 'Greener on the Green Faire'. 

Venues and times are being finalized with acts being booked in venues and pubs around the village. This will help to support them post Covid and able events to run safely with predicted numbers through free/donation ticketing.

This structure is similar to Southwell or Bristol Folk festival, where the green is a focus for the stalls and pop-ups and the bands can do sets in multiple venues around the village over the week.

The current plan is to have events, music acts, restaurants with carbon footprint menus running in the venues around the village all week from Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May to Sunday 8th May. Venues will include the Community Centre,  pubs, bars, restaurants, churches and other halls. 

On the Saturday and Sunday there will be food stalls, workshops and pop up acoustic sessions on the green from 11am to 5pm with bands and acts in the surrounding venues continuing into the evening. 

The goal is to raise funds for local greening projects and for the local community to get together to make memories and make good things happen.

Can you spare a few hours to help?

There really aren't many people on the organising committee, so the team could really do with some help to make everything happen this year. 

They would love to hear from anyone who could spare a few hours to assist with social media, sponsorship, fundraising, liaising with potential performers and gathering donations for the raffle. 

If you are willing to help, Please contact: info@milfordfestival.com 

Would you like to perform or have a stall at the event?

Local eco based stalls, live acts, and pop-up workshops wishing to get involved are invited to get in touch. Please contact: info@milfordfestival.com

Milford on Sea Music & Arts Festival

The Festival Team

www.milfordfestival.com
info@milfordfestival.com

MAR donation event for Care4Calais

Milford Action for Refugees (MAR) will be holding a collection of specifically required donations in aid of Care4Calais at All Saints Church on Saturday 2nd April between 10am & 1pm.

In Calais there are people from countries such as Afghanistan, Sudan and Syria who need our help. They are living in awful conditions and lack the basic necessities for human dignity. 

Donations are invited of new; men's underpants (size medium), men's socks, deodorant, shaving cream, razors, soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes. (Sorry, we cannot accept second hand items.)

Please take whatever you can donate from this specific list to All Saints' Church on the day, and help someone a lot less fortunate than ourselves.

Everyone coming along is welcome to stay to enjoy free coffee & biscuits and a chat. 

HELPING UKRAINE 

There will be an opportunity at All Saints' to make a donation to the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Appeal.

Care4Calais

www.care4calais.org