Elvis for a Sunday Afternoon

Who can resist a bit of Elvis on a Sunday Afternoon. Enjoy the classic hits from 'The King' performed by one of country's leading tribute artists.

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See what else is coming to the Community Centre soon, please click here.

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

Halloween Quiz at The Gun

The Gun Inn in Keyhaven is hosting a Halloween Themed Quiz on Sunday 30th October from 7pm. 

Entry is £2 per person and a maximum of 6 per team.

Winner takes all the prize money plus a bottle of wine, also a bottle of wine for the best team name. 

The Gun Inn Team hope that this will be the first of a regular monthly quiz held on the last Sunday of each month.

The Gun Inn also has constantly changing seasonal food menu and grill specialities. You could of course take the opportunity to enjoy a bite to eat, or a relaxed drink, before testing your quiz knowledge. Click here to see a sample menu.

To read the History of The Gun Inn; please click here.

The Gun Inn

Keyhaven Road, Keyhaven, SO41 0TP

01590 642391

www.facebook.com/theguninnkeyhaven

www.theguninn.co.uk

Coast to Forest Jaunt-eBikes Tours

The village electric e-bike hire company, Jaunt-eBikes are inviting people to join them in the New Forest Cycling Festival 2022

This popular New Forest festival is back for 2022 with a host of events taking place, including a very special Jaunt-ebikes Guided Tour led by Steve Edmed.

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This specially curated adventure tour is taken on power assisted e-bikes following a breathtaking coastal route through the stunning Keyhaven & Lymington marshes and up into the New Forest for a well earned cuppa at Setley Ridge Vineyard. 

You will cover 19 pedal assisted miles in 4 hours arriving back at Jaunt-eBikes HQ, happy, refreshed and well exercised, but without any of the sweat or achy legs - and no lycra required!

An ideal day out with friends or loved ones, the super cool retro style e-bikes have five levels of pedal assist that put everyone on a level playing field - which means nobody gets left behind!

The Jaunt-eBike Tours take place: 10.30am to 2.30pm on 16th, 21st, 25th, 31st October and 4th November. Other dates available on request.

Free parking and all equipment provided.

Check out more and how to book by clicking here. 

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More about Jaunt-eBikes

Jaunt-eBikes are Milford on Sea's very own e-bike hire company.

The funky, retro chopper-style e-bikes have nippy little 250w batteries and chunky monkey fat tyres which make light work of any terrain including shingle banks.

With a handy 40 mile range on a single charge and an optional bike luggage rack they are perfect for jaunts to the many great picnic spots in the village or a bit further afield, - or simply jump on and has some fun!

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If you would like to give someone a special gift, then gift vouchers are available.

To find out more; please click here.

Jaunt-E Bikes 

hello@jaunt-e.co.uk

www.jaunt-ebikes.co.uk

www.facebook.com/jauntEbikes

*The address and phone number is on the website or Facebook.

Spooky Halloween at Hurst Castle

Hurst Castle are hosting some frighteningly good fun for kids this October half term! 

Enjoy the Halloween arts & crafts, complete the Wicked Witch Trail for a reward and if you are brave enough enter the new Trick or Treat Maze in the dark and spooky Tudor Keep basement! 

All activities are included in your castle admission. So, be there, if you dare!

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Hurst Castle

01590 642500

info@hurstcastle.co.uk

www.hurstcastle.co.uk

www.facebook.com/HurstCastle

New Prints & Card Designs from Chloe

Chloé Lawson is a local artist, illustrator and designer based in Milford on Sea and she creates prints, digital downloads and greeting cards in a fun, witty & playful form.

You can view and buy her work by clicking here to visit her website.

About Chloe Lawson Studio

Chloé was formerly a graphic designer for both agencies and in-house; Chloé led the website design team for Urban Outfitters Europe and was the Art Director for a Singapore-based luxury and philanthropic publication; Billionaire.

After a 15 year career as a graphic designer the urge to focus on personal projects took over, and now Chloé is pursuing her passion to create her own artwork, taking inspiration from daily life, capturing observations in a fun, witty and playful way.

She also has a keen interest in astrology.

Having escaped London in the midst of lockdown in 2020, she now resides in Milford on Sea, with her husband, two young kids, and a crazy Cockapoo called ‘Woody’.

Chloe Lawson Studio

mynameischloe@me.com

www.chloelawson.studio

www.facebook.com/chloelawsonstudio

Operations Manager opportunity at All Saints Church

All Saints Church are looking for an Operations Manager.

The hours are around 25 per week and more details of the role can be found on the poster below.

Applications close on the 31st October 2022. 

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

Live Music at The Wash House

The Wash House Micro Ale Bar in Milford on Sea high street are promoting a programme of live music through October and up until Christmas. Check out the image below to see the dates and acts playing. 

Tickets will soon be on sale for New Year's Eve when the bar will be welcoming Retro Grooves to get the party night rocking. (Keep an eye on their Facebook page for more details)

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Did you know?: The Wash House is listed in The CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) Good Beer Guide 2022.

So, if you are partial to a variety of quality real ale, you don't have far to go!

The Wash House Micro Ale Pub

27 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF

01590 644665

www.thewashhousebar.co.uk

www.facebook.com/thewashhousemilfordonsea

Milford Pantomime Tickets about to go on sale

A great way to start the year is by enjoying the Village Pantomime. The show features many familiar faces from around the village, and a bellyful of laughs is guaranteed!

Tickets go on sale from next Monday and it is always good to ensure your seat early - and they could also make nice Christmas presents for friends or family.

PS: Brenda Evans, the pantomime director sends her thanks to everyone who donated paint for the set and scenery.

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Live Jazz from The Karen Pitt Sextet

A Friday evening of Live jazz is coming for you to enjoy. Simply book your tickets, or pay on the door, for a night of foot tapping fun.

See what else is coming to the Community Centre soon, please click here.

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

Art & Crafts Exhibition and Sale

If you enjoy Art & Crafts this Exhibition and Sale is worth visiting:

Sat 22nd & Sunday 23rd October: 10am to 4pm at Keyhaven Scout Hut (Opposite The Gun Inn)

Event includes: Paintings, Jewellery, Mats, Coasters, Cards and many other gift items for sale.

Artists featured include: Tessa van Hassalt, Joanna Cecil Wright, Carolyn Howden, Ed Hood (wood turner) Gill Morris, and others. 

Free Entry. Refreshments available.

Music for Remembrance & Reflection

Choralia Milford with be performing in a concert entitled Music for Remembrance & Reflection on the afternoon of Saturday 5th November - which means that people can be home before dark, fireworks and in time to watch Strictly!

The event will take place in the atmospheric All Saints' Church and supports the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

Tickets are now on sale from the The Village News, or Community Centre Box Office.

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New Forest Big Band back at South Lawn Hotel

The ever popular New Forest Big Band will be back at South Lawn Hotel: from 8pm to 10pm on Thursday 27th October and Thursday 24th November 2022.

Entry is free, so just go along and enjoy. 

South Lawn's Cedar Tree Restaurant is also worth a visit if you would like to dine on either evening. Click here to find out more.

New Forest Big Band
www.newforestbigband.co.uk

The South Lawn Hotel 

& Cedar Tree Restaurant

Lymington Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0RF

01590 643911

www.southlawnhotel.co.uk

www.facebook.com/southlawnhotel

events@southlawnhotel.co.uk

La Perle becomes victim of the economy

We are very sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but La Perle has closed its doors.

Sam commented: "I'm sad to tell you that La Perle has now ceased trading, having found the current economic situation impossible to negotiate.

Please pass on our thanks to all the local residents who have supported us over the last seven years. We have thoroughly enjoyed being part of Milford village life!

Hopefully, someone else will take over the restaurant soon and offer a new experience for everyone to enjoy.

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In the time that Sam ran La Perle he has demonstrated his exceptional skills in the kitchen and delighted many diners with his creative menus. He is a generous guy, and he took great pride in what he created during his seven years heading up la Perle.

His caring character was very clear, and over the Covid Lockdowns he modified his trading to provide takeaway meals, and even delivered to peoples homes. Having tasted the fare, it was never a disappointment.

It is sad that the economic climate has taken this toll on a popular local restaurant, and Sam and his food is going to be a loss for the village and his many customers. With the UK and much of the world in the centre of complete economic turmoil our local village businesses need all of the support they can get right now.

We wish Sam and his team all the best for the future, and hopefully his talent as a chef is not lost to Milford on Sea for too long.

La Perle

60 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD

01590 643557

info@laperle.co.uk

www.laperle.co.uk

www.facebook.com/laperlemilford

Part of Milford on Sea Beachfront for Sale

A prime 120m x 22m of the Milford on Sea beachfront roughly seawards from The Beach House Hotel is up for sale for £1.25m in cryptocurrency.

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The land has an approximate 380m perimeter and area of 2680sqm, with a topography consisting of a sloping sand, gravel and cliff face overlooking the sea.

Property consultants West London City Lets has launched a sub-agency Tokenized Properties to facilitate the sale of a the plot of land using a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) for the transaction. 

It is understood that this would be the first land sale with this type of transaction in UK history.

If you are unclear exactly how cryptocurrency, blockchains and NFT's work there is no point asking me. I have tried, but I simply do not understand how they work! They are however a growing method of trading for those that embrace the crypto concept.

You can find out more about the Milford on Sea land sale by clicking here to visit the sellers website.

PS: If you do buy the land, please explain NFT property sales to me!

Difficult RNLI rescue off of Milford on Sea

At 5.11am on Monday 26th September the coastguard received a Mayday call.

The 'Mudeford Servant' lifeboat was launched to find a yacht drifting towards the rock defences at Milford on Sea and found the single sailing skipper unwell below decks.

The full story of this challenging and daring rescue can be read by clicking here.

The 'Mudeford Servant' lifeboat

Calling Live Musicians & Singers

The Cave are arranging Wednesday Live Music Nights and are welcoming local musicians and singers to get in touch.

They are specifically searching for solo or duo acts to play at some of these weekly events.

If you are interested in performing, please contact The Cave Team on 01590 642195, or at:

info@thecavemos.co.uk.

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For those interested in coming to enjoy the music, a drink and perhaps some tapas, we will let you know when the programme is launched for the Wednesday Live Music Nights.

The Cave

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

www.facebook.com/TheCavewinebar
www.thecavemos.co.uk

No64 Xmas Launch Night – Next Thursday

An invitation from Clare at No64 Biscuit House in Milford on Sea high street: 

Finally, after an absence of 3 years, we’re able to host our Christmas Launch Night again!

The date we've settled on is... Thursday, 20th October, between 6pm & 8.30pm (so next Thursday!) and here's what the evening will entail:

• Exclusive 'first visitor' access to my Christmas room / range

• A glass (or 2!) of bubbly, or something alcohol free for the drivers

• A mince pie / nibbles

Before anyone gets too excited, we're just little old No64 and so don't expect a fly-by by the Red Arrows or anything! It's just a bit of fun, a chance to catch up with friends over a glass of something, and a chance to see my Christmas stock before it's launched officially the following morning.

Now, sadly, we do need to limit numbers as we only have a small shop and, previously, you've told us it was a little too busy. We would therefore need to send out invites on a strictly 'first come, first served basis', and so do please register your interest as soon as you can.

Also, can I just add, you won't miss anything if you're not here at exactly 6pm, far from it! I say this as if we can spread the evening out it makes it a little easier to manage, and so if you come for 7pm, or later, you'll miss nothing - you don't need to be here first, there's no benefit, as it's not a sale or a limited event of any kind.

If you would like an invite do please let me know in-store (or give us a call - 01590 643765), or email me (clare@no64.co.uk) and let me know that you would like to come, and if you need a +1.

We hope you can make it!

Clare xx

No64 Biscuit House

64 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD

01590 643765

www.No64.co.uk

www.facebook.com/No64BH

Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Boxes

Milford Cards and Gifts located at 35 High Street Milford on Sea have been working with All Saints' Church to put together suitable toys and stationery to fill the Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas boxes.

The items selected include: Footballs and Pumps, Plush toys, Marbles, Skipping ropes, Games and Stationery, plus lots more! 

All of these items are also available in-store as general presents or Christmas gifts.

Please pop in to take a look, or for more details.

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About Milford Cards & Gifts

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

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

Milford Cards & Gifts

35 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF

Facebook: click here

Free Feather Flag Poles

Would you business, organisation or event be interested in some Free Feather Flag Poles?

For anyone interested there are: Four feather-flag poles with eight ground spikes. (There are also another three with bent centre poles that could be slightly shortened and still used.) (No flags.)

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These are available for Free and left over from historical village events.

To find out more or to collect in the village, please contact: Colin on:

mos.foodweek@yahoo.co.uk.

First come, first served.

Ray's Italian launches Christmas Menu

Ray’s Italian Kitchen is pleased to present its Christmas Menu for 2022. This Christmas Set Menu will be available for lunch and dinner from 1st to 24th December 2022. 

Chef Karl Wiggins has combined the best of Italian flavours and produce with locally sourced ingredients (where possible) to bring you some special Winter dishes. Get stuck in to some sticky figs, candied nuts and fruits, and of course the perennial favourite – the Bailey’s cheesecake.

Choose between 2 courses for £24.95 or 3 courses for £29.95.

If you have 10 or more guests for your Christmas get together, then why not think about booking Ray's private dining room? To find out more please contact: info@raysitaliankitchen.co.uk or call: 01590 645300.

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For your calendar: Ray’s Italian will be closed from 25th December 2022 through to 2nd January 2023 to give our wonderful team a well-earned holiday to share with their friends and family. The team will be back to serve you from Tuesday 3rd January 2023.

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

Free Blood Pressure Checks success and still available

Free Blood Pressure checks kicked off on Saturday at the Milford on Sea Community Centre. Over 120 people stepped up for a check attended by four nurses. 

League of Friends
Health Hub volunteer
Diane Christie
with Missie

Dog walkers were happy to have League of Friends Health Hub volunteers watch over their dogs while going in for a blood pressure check. The majority of those checked were reassured to know they had no cause for concern; 30% were found to need further investigation. 

Volunteers too were checked and commented one who will also now be referred; ‘I need to say thank you! I was all for helping on Saturday not realising it was me who needed it. You are all saving lives. I am so pleased I am a member of the League of Friends Health Hub.’

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Free Blood Pressure checks will continue to be offered over the next three Saturdays in October – 15th, 22nd and 29th October from 8.30 to 1pm at the Community Centre organised by the League of Friends Health Hub. 

This initiative to support the health of the residents of Milford on Sea has the support of Milford Surgery, the Milford Pharmacy and the NHS Primary Care Network.

For further information contact: Paul Highett-Smith: 07770 236642.

Milford on Sea League of Friends
Milford on Sea War Memorial Hospital
Sea Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PG
milfordlof.healthhub@gmail.com
www.HealthHub-milfordlof.co.uk

Come and Tread the Boards in Milford on Sea

If you have ever fancied trying your hand at acting now is your chance, and everyone is invited to the readthroughs and auditions.

Open Auditions for: Absurd Person Singular by Alan Ayckbourn. Produced by the Milford on Sea Community Centre. Directed by Wendy Mason. This sparkling comedy with black humour undertones is Ayckbourn at his very best!

• Sunday 23rd October - 6pm: Read through 
• Sunday 30th October - 6pm: Auditions

Performance Dates: 1st to 4th June 2023 at Milford on Sea Community Centre.

Everybody welcome !

For further information and scripts, please contact Wendy on 07833 606455

Milford Tennis Tournament raise £628 for Oakhaven

Milford Tennis & Squash Club held a Charity Doubles Tournament in support of Oakhaven Hospice last Friday 7th October and raised £628.

A raffle draw was also held with various prizes donated from local businesses including: The Coastal Bakery, Britannia Thai, The Lighthouse, New Forest Paddle Sport Co., The Beach House and other village and local businesses who donate prizes.

Congratulations go to the tournament winners: Jane Sabin & Dan.

Thank you goes to everyone who generously supported the raffle, local companies for donating prizes, Dan for organising the tennis and stepping in to play, Chris Cabot for getting the courts ready, Frances Quinn and Sue Donkin for all their help in the kitchen, bakers Bev Cabot, Di Clarke, Joan Green, Heather Jones & Maggie Willcox and of course all the players.

For more information please contact Head Coach, Dan Hitchins at: 

headcoach@milfordtennisandsquash.net

Milford Tennis & Squash Club

Lucerne Road, Milford-on-Sea, SO41 0PL

www.milfordtennisandsquash.net

www.facebook.com/milfordtennissquash

Donations still urgently needed for Ukraine

New Forest for Ukraine CIC have just celebrated delivering 50 vans of aid directly to refugees in Poland and Ukraine. The operation is run entirely by a network of volunteers who collect, sort and pack donations, load vans, as well as driving the aid to Poland. The team also makes improvised medical trauma kits with over 2,000 of these life-saving items being delivered into Ukraine.

DONATIONS STILL NEEDED
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The team includes Ukrainians and Polish nationals who have settled in the UK. Using their network in their home country they have set up a direct supply route to ensure all the aid gets directly to people who need it. So far over £1 million pounds worth of donations have been delivered. John Stanton (Lead Coordinator) said ‘The shipment of our 50th truck of general aid along with 2,000 improvised trauma kits is a huge milestone for our team. It couldn’t have been achieved without the on-going support of the wonderful people in the New Forest and further afield. Each truck is not only very much needed humanitarian aid it is also a sign of affinity with the Ukrainian people and what they are going through’.

Unfortunately, the flow of donations is slowing up whilst the need for support is increasing. With the onset of winter as well as the on-going atrocities of the war, there continues to be millions of displaced Ukrainians who need our support. There continues to be people arriving in Poznan needing basic supplies whilst the people around Kharkiv have lost everything and are in urgent need of direct support. Temperatures will drop to minus 40 in Poland and Ukraine meaning the need for support is greater now than ever before. 

The priority items include food, toiletries, infant supplies, pet supplies, bedding and clean, warm, winter clothing. These donations can be dropped-off at the Saltwater Café or the Community Centre in Milford on Sea as well as across the New Forest where they will be collected and taken to the main hub in Lymington before shipment directly to Poznan in Poland and Kharkiv, Berdyansk or Lyubar in Ukraine.

New Forest for Ukraine is looking for more support from volunteers to help in areas ranging from new collection points, transportation of aid, sorting aid and making improvised trauma packs. Any support is most welcome and every bit helps in supporting the Ukrainian people.

For more information please see their website: www.newforestforukraine.co.uk

Saltwater Café

106 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE

01590 643518

www.saltwatermilford.com

www.facebook.com/saltcafe106

Milford on Sea Community Centre

01590 644861

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

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

New Forest for Ukraine

info@newforestforukraine.co.uk

www.newforestforukraine.co.uk

Half-Term Tennis Camps & Halloween Party

Milford Tennis & Squash Club are holding Half-Term Junior Tennis Camps & a Halloween Party for kids.

Half-Term Junior Tennis Camps: Monday 24th October to Friday 28th October 9am to 5pm.

15 places per group so be quick to guarantee a spot. Players will need to bring drink, snacks and wet weather gear if it looks like light rain. Tickets: £15 members - £20 non members.

Members can book via the usual ClubSpark link, Non-Members can contact Dan Hitchins at: headcoach@milfordtennisandsquash.net

Juniors Halloween Party: Friday 28th October 3pm to 5.30pm.

Tickets: £5 members - £6.50 non members.

Frightful forehands, spooky serves, ghostly backhands and vampire volleys.

Come in fancy dress with a carved pumpkin for on-court tennis games, music and pizza.

Prizes for best fancy dress and the best carved pumpkin!

For more information please contact Head Coach, Dan Hitchins at: headcoach@milfordtennisandsquash.net

Milford Tennis & Squash Club

Lucerne Road, Milford-on-Sea, SO41 0PL

www.milfordtennisandsquash.net

www.facebook.com/milfordtennissquash

Magical Milford at Christmas 2022

Since April of this year, Tracy Haupt and Di Brushwood have been busy planning Carols on the Green, along with the Christmas displays.

This year, the ladies are working with the traders to create an integrated lighting display and are delighted to report that to date, there has been a great response.

The following traders have all agreed to support the vision:

Milford Club, Winkworth Estate Agents, New Seasons, Pollyanna Hair Fashions, Collins and Butler, Sears, The Cave, Britannia Thai, Rockpool Cheese Ltd, Boots, London IP, Village Veg, Butchers on the Green, Coastal Bakery, Dagless and Whitlock, The Pickled Weasel, Charity Shop, Sassy’s, The Retreat and Village News.

In addition, Nixor Design & Build has just confirmed they are happy to be a Silver Sponsor for this event. 

For any business looking for a good community project to be involved with, there are other packages available. Please contact: magicalmilford@gmail.com for more information.

Carols on the Green will take place on Friday 2nd December and will include Carol singing, the light switch on, Santa’s Grotto, late night shopping and take away food.

To keep up to date with all that is happening, please follow the Magical Milford Facebook page.

Magical Milford at Christmas

magicalmilford@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/MagicalMilford