Free Bank Holiday Live Music at The Lighthouse

The Lighthouse seaside bar and restaurant on Milford on Sea seafront have free live music with Lucas Raye at 4pm this Bank Holiday, Monday 1st May.

The free live music is outside on the terrace, and if the sun isn't shining the music will be inside.

No need to book, just grab a drink and a spot on the sea wall to enjoy your Bank Holiday!

Restaurant tables for events can be booked here or by calling: 01590 718040.

Summer Sundowners are again going to be held from 6pm Every Friday during June to the beginning of September. Enjoy free live music outside on the terrace (weather dependent). No need to book, just grab a drink and a spot on the sea wall to kick start your weekend! - Full line up coming soon.

More Event Information & Menus:

www.thelighthousemilford.co.uk/functions

All events can all be booked online or by giving The Lighthouse a call on: 01590 718040.

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About The Lighthouse Seaside Bar & Restaurant

Situated on the seafront in Milford on Sea, The Lighthouse is an independent seaside bar and restaurant serving fresh, local dishes 7 days a week across Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner… and the bits in between! 

Enjoy Free Live Music at the Summer Sundowners, which are held at 6pm Every Friday during June to the beginning of September. The live music is outside on the terrace, if the weather is not great, it can sometimes be moved inside. No need to book, just grab a drink and a spot on the sea wall to kick start your weekend! 

The Lighthouse run a variety of special deals and entertainment throughout the year. To see their latest offers and events, please click here.

Private Function Room at The Lighthouse. Celebrate any occasion in the function room which can cater for private dining and small functions of 8 to 20 people. Ideal for a party, meeting or group event.

 

The Lighthouse Seaside Bar & Dining

Hurst Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PY

hello@thelighthousemilford.co.uk

www.thelighthousemilford.co.uk

www.facebook.com/thelighthousemilford

Sports Pavilion reopens after £45,000 refurbishment

A recent article in the Advertiser and Times by Roz Waters reported that the Chris Walford Pavilion at Barnes Lanes Recreation Ground has reopened following a £45,000 refurbishment.

The sports pavilion in Milford on Sea is predominantly used by the Milford on Sea boys and girls youth football and our village cricket teams.

The upgrade has now taken the building and facilities up to FA standards.

The Football Foundation funded £25,000 of the cost, the local district councillors contributed £1,600, and Milford on Sea Parish Council funded the remaining project costs. An application to New Forest District Council’s Community Support Fund for £10,000 was unsuccessful.

To read the full article and details of the changes, please click here.

About The Chris Walford Pavilion

Chris Walford looked after the pitches and facilities at the Recreation Ground in Barnes Lane for over 33 years. 

In 2021 the sports pavilion and clubhouse, which Chris almost single-handedly built, was renamed to The Chris Walford Pavilion by the Parish Council to honour the longstanding groundskeeper.

The sports pitches are used by Milford Youth FC, and Milford on Sea adult & girls cricket teams.

In 2022 a major refurbishment project commenced to bring the building and facilities up to FA standards. The work was completed and the clubhouse reopened in April 2023.

Milford on Sea Football Club is set to mark its 25th anniversary in 2023.

Chris Walford Pavilion reopening April 2023
Picture by the Advertiser and Times

Do you have an hour to spare for Milford Celebrates?

The organisers of Milford Celebrates are in urgent need of some more volunteers for the village green event to celebrate the King's Coronation on Monday 8th May. Can you spare an hour or so to ensure everything runs smoothly on the day for everyone?

No qualifications necessary, other than a willingness to help.

If you can spare a little time, please contact Clara at The Bridge* by email at: volunteer@moscommunitycentre.org.uk or call the office on 01590 644861.

*The Bridge is formerly Milford on Sea Community Centre. 

Deaf Awareness Course for Local Businesses in Milford on Sea

There is now an opportunity to teach your team or group about Deaf Awareness in Milford on Sea.

British Sign Language helps deaf people communicate with their silent world, and your business or organisation can learn about the importance of Deaf Awareness, and a enjoy a brief overview of this amazing language, in a valuable 90 minute course in Milford on Sea.

We are fortunate to have Nancy Weatherson running the course, she is a qualified Deaf Communications Professional living in the village, and she supports deaf and hard of hearing people throughout the UK.

Nancy is now offering a short course on Deaf Awareness in the village for your business or organisation. Just imagine the smiles, if you, or any of your team, could communicate with any deaf people you meet.

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DEAF AWARENESS COURSE

Normally: £350 - but, special Milford on Sea price of just £175 for your whole group.

The session is for 90 minutes, and you can have as many attendees as you want. (Subject to size of venue.)

How to book a course:

• Contact Nancy to agree a suitable date (nancy@feelhear.co.uk)
• Course Dates can be daytime, evenings or weekends
• Provide a venue to host the training
• Invite your attendees
• Come and learn about Deaf Awareness

If you only have a couple of people and wanted to pair up with another local small business or organisation for a course, that would be fine. (Maximum numbers would apply.)

If you think this is something you may be interested in, please contact Nancy now so that she is aware and can answer any of your questions. There in no commitment, but it would be useful for Nancy to know what interest exists in Milford on Sea.

Should these initial courses prove successful, more advanced courses may follow.

If you have any questions, please contact Nancy on:

nancy@feelhear.co.uk

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In 2022 the BSL Act was passed, meaning that British Sign Language has now been recognised as a language of England, Wales and Scotland in its own right. This is a wonderful success for the deaf community.

Nancy works closely with Deaf Professionals and together they have created this Deaf Awareness Course, which is designed to introduce some useful communication tactics to you as an individual, or your group.

If this is something that you believe your team, or your organisation will benefit from and enjoy, now is your chance to learn something new that will really make a difference.

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To see Rose's Dance
please click here

Few that saw it, will ever forget the stunning and highly emotional dance by Rose Ayling-Ellis, as she perfectly danced in silence on Strictly Come Dancing.

Rose is a big supporter of British Sign Language. She has been deaf since birth and uses BSL herself to communicate with the world. 

She & Giovanni became Strictly Come Dancing Champions in 2021, during which they performed 'Silent Symphony', without doubt, the best ever dance on this long-running and much loved show. 

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About Nancy

Nancy is a warm and friendly person with great communication skills, and she is also a qualified Enhanced DBS Lipspeaker for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people.

Her aim is to deliver deaf awareness across the whole of the New Forest and surrounding Coastal areas and promote and highlight us as leaders in this great new initiative.

Nancy has over 20 years experience in Hotel Management where she completed her CIPD – HR Masters qualification. This is also where she started her love for British Sign Language when she passed BSL L1 back in 2006. She did this to enable her to communicate with deaf guests that visited her hotel.

Based in Milford on Sea with partner Jon, Nancy travels regularly to clients in Bristol, London, Fleet and beyond.

To find our more about Nancy, Please feel free to visit her website for further details, qualifications and testimonials: www.feelhear.co.uk

FeelHear

Nancy Weatherson

Deaf Communications Professional

nancy@feelhear.co.uk

www.feelhear.co.uk

Enhanced DBS Certificate holder | NRCPD Registered 213333

Your Editor is supporting YoungMinds

You may not be aware, but in the business world, and away from writing Milford on Sea News, I have a company with a great team at Sourcing City.

Our team are doing a 310k Step Challenge in support of YoungMinds, a charity which aims to support troubled teenagers as they make their way through difficult times in life. 

We are doing this in memory of Flo, who was was a lovely, vibrant, talented and well-loved young member of our team, and who was tragically lost to many who loved her earlier this year.

The link to Milford on Sea is tenuous. However, we have a home here, I have this platform, and I also know how generous people in Milford on Sea are when they can be! So, it would be remiss not to take this opportunity to get more support for lots of vulnerable kids if I can.

Below, is a press release we have recently published to our industry, and it may be something you might like to support if you can.

Sourcing City supporting YoungMinds and more

The team at Sourcing City have decided to support a number of charities that may be less in the limelight, but no less deserving, for the critical work they do.

YoungMinds is particularly in our thoughts at the moment, as they support, and save, troubled teenagers as they make their way through difficult times in life.

The Sourcing City team have formed a team for the YoungMinds ‘Out in the Open’ 310k Step Challenge in May. 

During our lunch breaks, and after work, we will be collectively smashing that goal. We are doing this in memory of Flo, a lovely, vibrant, talented and well-loved young member of our team, who was tragically lost to many who loved her earlier this year.

We have already hit our £500 target, but we are sure that the YoungMinds charity would benefit greatly from any more that we can raise.

If anyone would like to support us, or just keep an eye on our progress, please visit: www.justgiving.com/team/sourcingcity

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Each month throughout the year the Sourcing City team donate £250 to each of three chosen charities. This month YoungMinds, the North Guildford Food Bank and Depher have all been selected.

Every month the team will consider if we want to change any of the charities we support, and any charity close to any of us will be added.

More about the charities supported:

• YoungMinds: www.youngminds.org.uk

• North Guildford Food Bank: www.northguildfordfoodbank.co.uk

• Depher: www.depher.com

Charity Open Gardens - Enjoy or Join In

Charity Open Gardens will be taking place in Milford on Sea and surrounding gardens on Sunday 25th June from 2pm to 5pm. As well as coming to enjoy the local gardens, you can also get involved by opening your own garden to visitors.

A Map to all of the Gardens, along with a timetable will be published nearer the time.

Whilst the gardens are open, tea, coffee and cakes will be available at Tideswell, West Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0NZ, and there will also be a sale of Steve Jennings’s culinary goodies at Cobwebs, 15 Keyhaven Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QW

More information to follow nearer the event, or available from Steve on: friendsofnamuwongo@yahoo.com

All monies raised from the Charity Open Gardens will be going to Friends of NCF.

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Would you consider opening your garden this year? 

You can get involved if you have a pleasant garden of any size, shape or design, it really doesn’t matter what the garden is like. 

The Friends of NCF would love to add new gardens in Milford on Sea to this event, and all you need is a warm welcome to visitors & t be willing to put out a donations bucket. 

If you are interested please let Steve or Matthew know below:

Matthew Brearley

Tideswell, West Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0NZ
matthew@thebrearleys.net

Steve Jennings
Cobwebs, 15 Keyhaven Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QW

friendsofnamuwongo@yahoo.com

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About Friends of NCF

In 2007 the founders of Friends of NCF, Steve and Liz Jennings went to Kampala. Whilst there they met some inspirational local Ugandans who had begun a small mission teaching slum children and supporting their families. They returned home determined to help the children and families living in the slum community in Namuwongo and ‘Friends’ was born.

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Support started with the sponsorship of children in secondary education and then developed into fundraising for a school building. As the project continued to grow, ‘Friends’ began to finance a feeding programme to help the undernourished children receive a meal during their school day.

Friends of NCF also provide a free newsletter for moral or financial supporters, and welcome anyone wishing to do a fundraising event or challenge. To find out more please contact Matthew at: office@friendsofncf.org

To see more information on the work of Friends of NCF, please visit:

www.friendsofncf.org.

Donations can also be made on the website.

Friends of NCF (Namuwongo Community Foundation)

office@friendsofncf.org

www.friendsofncf.org

Coronation Sunday on the Village Green

CORONATION SUNDAY on Milford on Sea Village Green will be a fun packed afternoon from 12noon to 5pm.

The Cave is hosting this family friendly few hours of fun, laughter, magic, singing and a BBQ for everybody to enjoy.

Let’s celebrate King Charles’s Historic Coronation in true British fashion. 

• BBQ 12noon to 5pm: Supplied and cooked by our local butcher, ‘The Butchers on the Green’
• Live Music: 1pm to 2.15pm: Emma Hardy 
• Live Music: 2.15pm to 2.45pm:Max Elmore
• Magician: 2.15pm to 4.15pm: Jamie Adams
• Family Games: Dad/Mum in the Stocks, Rat down a Drainpipe, Basketball Hoops, etc…

WHAT'S ON: See all the village events and activities: please click here.

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About The Cave

The Cave is a popular and vibrant Wine & Gin Bar, as well as a Tapas Restaurant and Off-Licence. The venue specialises in premier quality wines, speciality gin & tonics, spirits and beers.

The Cave has stylish and relaxing surroundings, and is the place to meet friends at any time of day for a light lunch, afternoon tea/coffee, through to pre-dinner or after-dinner drinks to finish off your evening in style. There are also regular Live Music Nights and Tasting Evenings.

This unique business has been in Milford on Sea since May 2013, and can be booked for private hire to host parties and gatherings.

The Cave

2 Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QH

01590 642195

info@thecavemos.co.uk

www.facebook.com/TheCavewinebar

www.thecavemos.co.uk

Ray's Italian brings Italy to Milford on Sea

Your Italian larder, and sweet & savoury takeaway in the heart of Milford on Sea!

In addition to all the restaurant has to offer, there is a whole range of speciality Italian goods for you take home, from olive oil to cheese, pasta, Italian ingredients and much more.

Also, not to missed is the tasty selection of hot and cold freshly baked savoury treats, together with ever changing delicious home-baked cakes and other sweet delights.

The images below are likely to get your taste buds going, but nothing beats calling in and seeing these delights in person.

Regional Italian Wine Dinner

Ray's Italian will be hosting another special Wine Dinner on Thursday 9th June. the evening will consist of 4 regional Italian courses, paired with a  selection of Italian wines.

Booking now being taken at £59.95 per person

Please note: The Wine & Cicchetti Dinner on 17th May is now sold out with a waiting list. So please book early for the dinner above on 01590 645300.

About Ray's Italian Kitchen

Ray’s Italian Kitchen opened in December 2018 and is owned and managed by local restaurateur, Stacey Crouch. Located in the heart of Milford on Sea, which is a foodie-renowned seaside village in the New Forest, the restaurant, takeaway and delicatessen is a place not to be missed for anyone living in or visiting Milford on Sea.

Lovingly named after Stacey’s father, Ray’s Italian Kitchen offers relaxed and sophisticated dining options throughout the day. 

In 2021 the delicatessen with a wonderful range of Italian ingredients, and hot & cold sweet & savoury treats to enjoy at home was added, alongside a luxury picnic menu to takeaway and enjoy at the beach.

Every detail of the restaurant has been carefully selected by Stacey, down to the sophisticated interior in gold and blue tones, creating a place for eating, drinking, talking and sharing.

The restaurant is open as a cafe during the day, serving breakfast, brunch and lunch. In the evening there is an extensive and tasty a la carte menu full of home-made Italian dishes with vegan and gluten free options. All of the dishes are carefully selected to be big on flavour and taste with the option of a 'Small Plate' grazing menu for sharing. To tempt you further, there is also a naughty, but delicious dessert menu. To compliment your meal there is also a comprehensive wine list.

If you would rather eat at home, there are pizza and pasta meals that you can order and enjoy as a takeaway. 

Alfresco dining can also be enjoyed in the warmer months in the sun-soaked courtyard, where flatbreads and small plates can be enjoyed until 9pm.

Ray’s Italian Kitchen, with its vibrant atmosphere, is a must eat place for both locals and visitors alike.

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

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

Milford on Sea Rowing Regatta this Saturday

The ever popular Milford on Sea Rowing Regatta takes place this Saturday 29th April on the seafront.

Racing starts from 10am with the race briefing at 9.30am.

The racing can be viewed from Milford on Sea beach throughout the day and it is always fun to watch as the competition unfolds.

This regatta is the first Hants and Dorset Regatta of the summer season and will be a day full of coastal racing.

The Milford on Sea Rowing Regatta is hosted by Lymington Rowing Club.

Live Music for the Coronation at The Smugglers

The Smugglers in Milford on Sea have Live Music to celebrate the King's Coronation on Monday 8th May.

The music with run throughout the afternoon and there will be the option to have food outside.

Just come down and enjoy!

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About The Smugglers Inn

This traditional family friendly seaside village pub serves tasty home-cooked meals all day. 

The comprehensive food menu includes daily specials, home cooked dishes, Sunday roasts and vegetarian & vegan options. The drink options include all pub favourites, as well as quality cask ales & local gins. 

 

There are log fires in winter, a conservatory, and a family friendly large garden with a play area for the kids to enjoy. Children & dogs are welcome inside and out.

Live music, themed evenings, and quizzes are held on special occasions. Private parties are also catered for.

The Smugglers Inn

88 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE

01590 644414

smugglersinn@ymail.com

www.thesmugglersinnpub.com

www.facebook.com/Smugglersinnmos

King's Coronation Celebration Events in Milford on Sea

As King Charles III takes to the throne, get ready for your Coronation Celebrations in the village!

KING'S CORONATION MOTOWN & 70'S DISCO PARTY

Friday 5th May at 7.30pm:  

Celebrate the Kings Coronation at The Bridge (Formerly Milford Community Centre).

It will be a fun night of Motown, Northern Soul & 70s Disco Inferno music with dancing. There will also be a Coronation Raffle to raise funds for The Bridge.

Tickets: £10 from Box Office: please click here.

THE CORONATION OF KING CHARLES III

Saturday 6th May at 11am: 

Watch the live streaming of the King's Coronation in All Saints’ Church.

The Coronation service starts at 11am and they will be live streaming for anyone to come and enjoy in the atmospheric church surroundings. Coffee and cakes will also be served before the Coronation takes place.

For more information: please click here.  

CORONATION FUN AT HURST CASTLE

Saturday 6th to Monday 8th May from 10am to 5.30pm:

Visit Hurst Castle to celebrate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. Create a crown, dress up and take your place on the throne!

All activities are included in castle admission.

Ferry available from Keyhaven from 10am and then approx. every 30 mins.

KING'S CORONATION BBQ & DISCO

Saturday 6th May from 3.30pm:  

Come and celebrate with a BBQ & Disco from 3:30pm at Milford on Sea Club. 

Non Members Welcome - Entry: £2. Please pay and complete visitor book at the bar.

CORONATION CELEBRATION SERVICE

Sunday 7th May at 10am:  

All are welcome at the Coronation Celebration Service in All Saints' Church.

Refreshments afterwards. 

CORONATION SUNDAY on Milford on Sea Village Green

Sunday 7th May: 12noon to 5pm:  

The Cave is hosting a family afternoon of fun, laughter, magic, singing and a BBQ for everybody to enjoy.

BBQ 12noon to 5pm: Supplied and cooked by our local butcher, ‘The Butchers on the Green’

Live Music: 1pm to 2.15pm: Emma Hardy 

Live Music: 2.15pm to 2.45pm:Max Elmore

Magician: 2.15pm to 4.15pm: Jamie Adams

Family Games: Dad/Mum in the Stocks, Rat down a Drainpipe, Basketball Hoops, etc…

CORONATION CONCERT

Sunday 7th May from 2pm to 4pm:  

Lymington Town Band with Encore Choir at The Bridge (Formerly Milford on Sea Community Centre.) Featuring special guest Pipe Major Roger Huth.

Tickets £8 in advance or £10 on the door.

MILFORD CELBRATES on the Village Green

Monday 8th May from 11am to 4pm: 

 

Milford on Sea will be celebrating the Coronation of King Charles in classic style at 'Milford Celebrates' on Milford on Sea Village Green. As always, everyone is welcome!

Milford Celebrates will include: Maypole Dancing, Live Music, Traditional Games, Fairground Rides & Sideshows, Performances, Dog Show and Fun Competitions. There is also a quiz, lots for kids and cakes & afternoon teas.

Wristbands will be on sale on the day for you to enjoy the rides at this traditional May Day.

To see Full Programme of the Day's Events, please click here.

THE FRIENDLY DOG CLUB DOG SHOW on the Village Green
Monday 8th May from 1pm to 1.45pm:

See who wins the Handsome King, Prettiest Queen, Prince/Princess with Most Appealing Eyes and Best Regal Fancy Dress.

Organised by the Friendly Dog Club.

To see show classes & times, please click here.

CORONATION CHILDREN'S CRAFTS on the Village Green

Monday 8th May from 11am onwards:

Bring the kids to enjoy Children's Crafts on the Green.

Courtesy of All Saints' Church.

LIVE MUSIC FOR KING'S CORONATION at The Smugglers Inn
Monday 8th May from 12 noon:

The Smugglers Inn have Live Music to celebrate the King's Coronation on Monday 8th May.

From 12noon: Hog roast, burgers, hot dogs and Pimms tent.

2pm to 4pm: Live Music from local covers band Sunstroke.

Just come down and enjoy!

EVERTON CORONATION FETE at Everton Recreation Ground
Monday 8th May 12noon to 4pm:

Celebrate with Grand Raffle, Traditional Games, Craft Stalls, Volunteer stalls, Name the Royal Bear, Live Music and Dance, Make a Crown Competition, Dog Show, Bottle Tombola, Classic Cars, and Face Painting. Bar / BBQ / Tea & Cakes & Ice Creams.

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CORONATION OFFER from JAUNT E-BIKES 
Saturday 6th May 10am to 4pm: 

Jaunt E-Bikes have a huge Coronation Day Offer of 1/3 Off All Day E-Bike Hire on Coronation Day Saturday 6th May. 

Enjoy a brilliant Coronation Day out with family and friends, enjoying fun and fresh air from 10am to 4pm for just £36.50pp. 

Use offer code KING when booking. To book or find out more, please visit: 

www.jaunt-ebikes.co.uk/coronationdayoffer

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CORONATION PARTY ESSENTIALS 

Milford Cards and Gifts located at 35 High Street Milford on Sea are Coronation ready!

Sinan and Kayleigh have a large range of colourful hats, bunting, flags, balloons, party items and lots more all in stock. Please pop in to take a look, and get ready to party!

Mark at The Village News at the foot of the village green, are now stocking a range of retro Travel Sweet Tins to commemorate the King's Coronation. 

Added to this he has a range of patriotic commemorative bunting, as well as various Commemorative Magazines worth going in to see.

WHAT'S ON: See all the village events and activities: please click here.

Champions at Milford on Sea Youth FC

Milford on Sea Youth FC U14s have been crowned champions of their division in the Bournemouth Youth League.

During the season the boys amassed over 100 goals and many impressive performances. To mark this special occasion, the team then went on the enjoy a well deserved celebration with family and friends in the club's recently renovated clubhouse.

Congratulations to all the players and coaches involved in this stand-out achievement.

Picture from MOSYFC

Milford on Sea Youth FC U9 Whites Team ended their season in style with a fine victory. This completed a successful season, during which they scored a mighty 148 goals. Throughout the season the team showed not just solid performances, but also great sportsmanship and team spirit.

Picture from MOSYFC

Former Milford on Sea Youth FC player, Eddie Beach has made his International debut for Wales. 

Eddie started for Cymru U21 on the 26th March 2023 in the 3-0 friendly victory over Scotland in Pinatar, Spain. The match was part of the team's preparations for their UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying campaign.

Eddie currently plays as a goalkeeper for Chelmsford City FC, on loan from Chelsea. In their final league match of the 2022-23 season, Eddie saved a penalty in the 77th minute to help achieve a 2-1 win over Cheshunt, and secure Chelmsford City's place in the National League Play Off Finals.

To see Eddie's post match interview, please click here.

To read more about Eddie's rise from Milford on Sea Youth FC to the international stage, please click here.

About Milford on Sea Youth FC

The village youth football club was founded in May 2002, by three local ladies; Sarah Elliott, Sara Jeffcock and Hilary Short. 

The club play at Barnes Lane recreation ground, and have some 130 players and are considered a friendly, successful and well-run club.

All players are welcomed by experienced and fully-qualified coaches with teams from U7 to U16. There are also girls' & mixed teams for the youngsters.

Once they reach the U16 age group players have the opportunity to go into the Bashley FC development programme. 

Milford on Sea Youth FC have also partnered with New Forest Academy to encourage boys and girls aged 4-6 years to get involved in the New Forest Academy Soccer School. 

The club always welcome new players, and every year they need new coaches to take charge of the youngest team. Please feel free to get in touch.

Milford on Sea Youth FC
Barnes Lane Recreation Ground, Milford on Sea, SO41 0RJ

enquiries@mosyfc.co.uk
www.mosyfc.co.uk

www.facebook.com/milfordyouthfc

Jack from The Garage runs London Marathon

Jack Andrews, village business owner at The Garage in Milford on Sea high street, has run the London Marathon raising donations for the British Heart Foundation.

Jack chose to run on behalf of the British Heart Foundation because his son, Oscar, just before he was 6 months old, had to have emergency heart surgery in 2021. This was due to a congenital heart condition, which will require ongoing support. 

Any parent will appreciate how traumatic that this will have been for the family, and by all accounts Oscar have been strong & brave throughout.

Jack said: "When Oscar was in hospital and we sat by his bed feeling useless. We were able to look up his condition on the British Heart Foundation website and it really helped us to understand more about the situation we found our family in. Going forward, I am passionate about the British Heart Foundation's funding for research, development and support to children’s heart conditions and surgery. They really do fabulous work to save lives and support families."

Jack also commented on his race; "I found the start of London Marathon very emotional. This brought back a lot of feelings of what Oscar went the during his 6 week stay in PiCu following emergency life saving open heart surgery. I was running 26.2 miles for my son Oscar and to raise sponsorship for the BHF.

I very much enjoyed the first half, I was able to see my wife Emma, my son Oscar and my in-laws on tower bridge I stopped briefly to give Oscar a hug. From twenty miles I felt drained and it becomes a mental fight to push the last part.

The end is huge so much energy from all spectators, I saw my Mum, Emma and Oscar just before the finish this gave me strength to finish smiling."

Jack has a Just Giving Page for anyone who would like to sponsor, or see how much he has raised now, please click here.

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Jack owns The Garage in Milford on Sea high street, where he also carries out the role as a vehicle technician & MOT tester. 

Jack has loved cars from a young age and he started working at Downton Service Station, owned by his father, in the school holidays. He went on to train as a mechanic and gain experience over the years. In 2015, he became a partner in the Downton garage business, before taking ownership of The Garage in Milford on Sea in 2021.

Alongside Jack are a team of a car experts, including Steven Drodge. Steve started work at Harfield Motor Services in 1992, and continues to look after customers now that the business has become The Garage. Steve grew up around cars, initially banger racing with his dad, he went on to train to become a level 3 mechanic. He is happiest when he can bring his expertise to the many customers' classic cars that they keep in top shape.

About The Garage - Milford on Sea 

The Garage is a family run car garage in Milford on Sea, which provides a local service delivered to the highest standards of convenience and quality.

They specialise in fast and honest MOTs, car repairs, maintenance and servicing.

The Garage - Milford on Sea is owned and run by Jack Andrews. His dad, Stephen has owned and operated the family's sister garage, Downton Service Station since 1996. 

The two generations of the Andrew's family have over 25 years experience in the motor industry, providing high-quality service, attention to detail and commitment to quality.

This garage has a long history in the village. Fred Keeping originally opened 'Fred. Keeping' cycle shop in 1896. This was later expanded into the current building and the business renamed to Keeping & Son, which was a a Morris car showroom, garage, petrol station and cycle shop. 

In more recent times, the car garage was occupied by Harfield Motor Services Ltd. In September 2021, Jack Andrews purchased the business and it was renamed to The Garage - Milford on Sea.

(To read more about the fascinating Keeping Family; please click here) 

The Garage - Milford on Sea

7 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF

01590 642261

thegaragemos@hotmail.com

www.garagelymington.co.uk

Facebook please click here