Free Live Music at The Cave: Now until November

The Cave have launch Free Wednesday Live Music Nights from Now until November 2023. Familiar popular acts are joined by some exciting & talented new faces. 

Come down and enjoy an evening of live music over a few drinks, and if you fancy, you can also enjoy some tasty dishes from the Tapas menu.

Wednesday 6th September 2023: 3 Go Mad 

Back with us for the 2nd time, these 3 chaps will keep you entertained with there relaxed tunes that take you through the decades starting from the 60’s. Sit back and enjoy the ride.

20th September 2023: Gavin & Chloe Wyatt 

This couple need no introduction to The Cave. We’ve managed to pin them down to play which in itself is a real task, so, please show your support and come along and get your boogie on while they play an eclectic range of covers through the ages.

Wednesday 4th October 2023: Alex Gonzato    

Back with us at The Cave, Alex will wow you drawing on inspiration from some of his musical heroes, like Paul McCartney, Freddie Mercury and Jeff Buckley. His voice lends itself to a wide array of musical genres, so let’s give Alex a big warm Cave welcome.

Wednesday 18th October 2023: Brendan Coles 

Brendan’s one of our true favourites here at The Cave, and his popularity never fails to impress us. A real crowd pleaser, he will have you singing and dancing along to some classics from the past to the present. You won’t want to miss this one!

Wednesday 1st November 2023: Emma Hardy & Paul Denson

It’s been a while since these 2 have played here, but rest assured their synergy in performing is nothing short of excellent. They’ll take there turn in singing some of your favourite hits, and maybe they might just throw some of their original tracks which always go down well.

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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 pub is also Dog Friendly.

The Cave

2 Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QH

01590 642195

info@thecavemos.co.uk

www.facebook.com/TheCavewinebar

www.thecavemos.co.uk

Watch Rugby World Cup over a pint

The Rugby World Cup starts on Friday 8th September 2023, and you can watch the matches live, over a pint or drink of your choice, in the village centre.

The tournament runs every weekend until the World Cup Final on Saturday 28th October.

England start their challenge for the trophy against Argentina at 8pm on Saturday 9th September.

You can watch the matches live at The Lazy Lion and Milford on Sea Club in the village centre, as below:

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Milford on Sea Club: 

Matches shown live on Big Screen and 4 large TV's. 

The club has a well-stocked bar with guest ales and excellent club prices.

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

To see matches and kick off times:

www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/matches

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The Lazy Lion: 

Matches shown live on Big Screen in The Lazy Lion's new marquee.

The marquee is set up in the garden with a small bar in there too! Lots of space for those that want to watch the matches.

Free Entry. Table reservations are not needed, as its first come first seated. 

Children and dogs welcome.

To see matches and kick off times:

www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/matches

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Milford on Sea Club

67 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QG

01590 643209

milfordonseaclub@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/MilfordonSeaClub

The Lazy Lion

01590 641111

info@thelazylion.co.uk

www.thelazylion.co.uk

www.facebook.com/lazylionmilford

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New Ocean Soul Yoga Classes in village

Lucie from Ocean Soul Yoga, is a Milford on Sea based yoga teacher who is now holding her new Vinyasa Flow Yoga Classes in the village, and newcomers will be very welcome.

The classes take place on:

• Monday evenings from 6pm to 7pm at The Bridge (Formerly Community Centre), 

and on: 

• Friday mornings from 9:30am to 10:30am in the Guide Hut in Sea Road.

Last Bank Holiday Weekend, as an introduction of her yoga to the village, Lucie ran three Pop Up Yoga Charity Events. Two were held on the beach and one on the Green in Swallow Drive. 

The weekend fundraiser, held in aid of  The Wave Project, was attended by 29 people who enjoy the sessions & kind weather, whilst collectively raising £135 for this worthwhile charity.

The new Ocean Soul Yoga Classes will be taught in a vinyasa flow style, meaning movement with breath. This often continuous flow of movement makes for an invigorating practice, and adds to the rewarding feeling during savasana, a relaxed supine pose which is used to bring every practice to a close. 

You do not need to be experienced or able to touch your toes to join this class, just a willing desire to move up and down and around the mat in a fun and judgement free zone!

Free Taster Session - £12 Drop In thereafter, - or 5 Class Pack £50.

Please bring your own mat & props if you have them. If you need to borrow equipment please get in touch. 

For more information, or to book upcoming classes, please contact Lucie on 07514 604104 or lucie@ocean-soul-yoga.com.

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About Lucie and Ocean Soul Yoga

Lucie is an ocean lover and yoga enthusiast, and moved to Milford on Sea in 2020. Lucie’s family and friends are a big part of her life here, and when she’s not teaching yoga, or baby and preschool swimming, she is busy being Mum to Rubie-Lynn, Step-Mum to Madalyn and wife to American hubby Daniel.

Lucie takes great pleasure in anything ocean related. Paddle boarding, surfing, and scuba diving are all top of the list when it comes to ocean related sports and Lucie also enjoys sea swimming all-year round locally in the Solent. More often than not you will find her walking her dog Peaches or running to and from the village to pick up Rubie-Lynn.

Lucie has been teaching yoga since completing her yoga teacher training in 2016 and believes passionately in the benefits this practice can bring to the physical body as well as the mind.

 
She teaches vinyasa, hatha and restorative yoga, and is planning to complete a children's yoga training later this year and a pre and post natal yoga training next year.

Prior to moving to Milford on Sea, Lucie had a few transient years between the UK and America. For a number of years she was living and working in the Caribbean as a marine biologist specialising in sea turtles, whale sharks, and underwater buoy systems. She then went on to do a yoga teacher training in 2016 in Costa Rica, after which she moved to New Orleans to be with her then boyfriend, now husband Daniel, and worked offshore as a marine observer at sea on big dredge boats, and taught yoga at downtown yoga studios in New Orleans when on land.  

Lucie and Daniel were married in the village last year, and are now very happily settling into life in Milford on Sea.

Ocean Soul Yoga

07514 604104

lucie@ocean-soul-yoga.com

www.facebook.com/oceansoulyogamilford

September to December Season at The Bridge

The Bridge have published their latest Season Brochure, detailing much that happening in the current season from September to December 2023.

To see the upcoming entertainment, events, activities and more, please just click the image below.

There's a lot!

To view Season Brochure, please click here.

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To see what else is on at The Bridge: Please click here.

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The Bridge (Formerly MoS Community Centre)

Sea Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PH

01590 644861

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

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

Box Office Open:

Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm

More on the Lazy Lion Mystery Wall

You may have read our recent articles about the Random Wall beside The Lazy Lion and Lazy Lion Random Wall Mystery Resolved, as a result the story has taken another turn.

Local historian, Bob Braid, has sent us two photos of the front and back of Mrs Rickman’s Tea Rooms/Dolly’s Sweet Shop in High Street, Milford on Sea. The images are thought to date from the early 1960's and show the demolition of the shop front, and conversion of the building.

Interestingly, you can see from the pictures below that the original shop was converted into two individual cottages at 34 and 36 High Street, Milford on Sea. 

Mrs Rickman’s Tea Rooms/Dolly’s Sweet Shop
through the years

Rear of Mrs Rickman’s Tea Rooms/
Dolly’s Sweet Shop
Early 1960's

Lazy Lion Mystery Wall

I wonder where this story will take us next.

Note:

It is believed that Mrs Rickman’s Tea Rooms/Dolly’s Sweet Shop was virtually knocked down and re-built by Gerrards in the early 1960s.

The pictures are taken from freeze frames in a Gerald Mogg video; he produced several that were a combination of cine film, video film, still photos and old postcards, filmed, then transferred onto VHS video tape and then transferred to DVD. 

These archives are held by Milford on Sea Historical Record Society (MoSHRS)

Milford on Sea Historical Record Society

admin@milfordhistory.org.uk

www.milfordhistory.org.uk

Bob Braid, MOSHRS Archivist

moshrswebsitearchivist@gmail.com

Children's Book Signing & Reading by Local Author

Local Milford on Sea author, Jean Maye has published her latest book, Treasures Bright, which is aimed at ages 7 to 12. As with all children’s books, this edition can be enjoyed by adults and older people too!

Treasures Bright is a follow up to her hugely popular children's fantasy adventure book, The Doll's House. However, Jean has cleverly written her books so that they can be read as a stand alone or as part of the collective. If you’ve not read The Doll’s House, don’t worry, you’ll still be able to enjoy Treasures Bright.

Jean will be reading from her book, talking about what it’s like being a children’s author and will be signing copies of her book if you wish to purchase them at:

Treasures Bright Book Launch and Reading

Sunday 24 September 2023: 2.30pm to 3.30pm at The Imaginarium, 10 Angel Courtyard, Lymington, SO41 9AP.

This is a free event, but people are asked to please book a space so the organisers can be aware of numbers coming. Please click here.

About Treasures Bright

A new magical mystery begins to unfold for Sienna Taylor. This is the second book in the trilogy, but they have also been written, so you can read them independently.

When 10-year-old Sienna sees raindrops turning into little stars, she’s convinced these are clues to a new adventure she must investigate.

Her sister Anika is less enthusiastic, but this doesn’t stop Sienna’s quest to find answers. But what is Mr Panagopolous from The Old Curiosity Shop hiding?

And bully Robbie Webster from school – this time, he’s gone too far, and Sienna takes action.

To see more of Jean's children's books, please click here.

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About Jean Maye

Jean is a best-selling non-fiction author for children, young adults, and families, as well as a published fiction writer for classic children's stories and picture books. She is also a multi-award-winning screenwriter/producer at Mouse Chased Cat Productions.

Jean's passion for writing children's fiction stems from her childhood love for the works of Enid Blyton, C.S Lewis, J.R.R Tolkien and Kenneth Grahame. 

Prior to writing fiction Jean wrote non-fiction interactive workbooks for children and young adults which can be seen on her website. Jean is an international best-selling author in this field and an earlier publication called; 'My life and Me' was even translated into Japanese and published in Japan. 

Jean's earlier books were published when she was involved in social work. Her specialist books were written to help children who were fostered and preparing children for adoption.

Her creative writing skills are supported by a varied range of qualifications including a master's degree in Creative Writing at Kingston University in 2012. 

Jean has also had four short screenplays produced and in 2021, Jean won the Best Script Award in the international Script Summit Screenplay Contest in Michigan, USA.

Jean went on to write a colourful picture book, The Magic Snowflake, and a children's fantasy adventure book, The Doll's House. 

Early in 2023, her screenplay for the short film, The Adventurer's Diary, won Best Adventure Film Award at the US Wild Sound Film Festival.

In September 2023, Jean published Treasures Bright, a follow up to The Doll's House. This book is aimed at ages 7 to 12, but as with all children’s books, can be enjoyed by adults and older people too.

Jean Maye Author

www.jeanmayeauthor.com

www.mousechasedcat.com

Try out Nordic Walking in Milford on Sea

If you would like to try a different type of healthy walk with a friendly group, Suzanne & Trevor Madden offer Nordic Walking in Milford on Sea and across The New Forest. 

For the past ten years, residents of Milford on Sea and surrounding areas have been enjoying the benefits of one of the world's fastest growing fitness activities - Nordic Walking. 

Benefits of Nordic Walking

It's a great way of improving or maintaining fitness in beautiful local coast & forest surroundings.

Each week there are 12 dog friendly walks that include the Milford on Sea coastline and Keyhaven. 

Non members are welcome on a pay as you go basis.

However, it is not simply a case of grabbing a pair of poles and walking with them! It requires the correct technique in order to get the whole body working and it is essential you learn this from a qualified Instructor who will ensure you get the full benefit and fastest possible results. 

There are some Nordic Walking 'Free Taster Sessions' and 'Learn to Nordic Walk Courses' coming soon that you might like to join in with:

~ Free Taster Session: 10.30am: Tuesday 12th September 2023 in Milford on Sea.
For more information, please click here.

~ Learn to Nordic Walk Course: Starts on Wednesday 6th September 2023. (Run monthly)

For more information, please click here.

 

To book or find out more, please contact: Contact Suzanne Madden at:

nordicwalkingbrockenhurst@gmail.com or on 07903 772181.

“What makes it so appealing is that it’s suitable for all ages and fitness levels, is simple to learn and really sociable.” says Suzanne Madden, a local Nordic Walking Instructor. “By using the specially designed poles, you use all the major muscles in the body and burn up to twice as many calories as ordinary walking but without any extra effort!” she adds. “The fact that we allow well behaved dogs on our walks is a special selling point – they seem to enjoy it more than their owners!” 

"The poles also reduce the pressure on the knees and joints and the gentle upper body movement is great for easing back and neck pain too which is why local medical experts recommend it. Those that have tried it all agree that being outdoors is energising and that they feel fantastic afterwards!" 

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Nordic Walking

07903 772181

nordicwalkingbrockenhurst@gmail.com

www.nordicwalkingbrockenhurst.com

www.facebook.com/nordicwalkingbrockenhurst

PS: The website is not the most user-friendly, so if you would like to find out more, probably best to call or email for more information. 

Quiz Nights coming to Milford on Sea Club

Milford on Sea Club will be running a Quiz Night, hosted by Bob West, each month until Christmas. 

The dates are: 

• Friday 15th September 2023
• Friday 15th October 2023
• Friday 15th November 2023
• Friday 15th December 2023

Quiz starts at 8pm. - £1 per person. Winner takes all!

Everyone is invited to enter the quiz, and enjoy the great bar prices! 

Non Members welcome with a £2 Entry Fee.

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There is also more entertainment coming with: Live music from 'Elvis', and then 'The Midnight Hour, Halloween and Christmas Parties for the kids, New Year's Eve Party and more.

To keep an eye on all that is happening, please visit the 'Upcoming Events page at www.mosclub.co.uk.

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About Milford on Sea Club

 This village family friendly and relaxed social club is open 7 days a week. 

You can enjoy live sports on Sky & BT, snooker & pool tables, darts, and a jukebox. There is also a well-stocked bar with guest ales and excellent club prices.

Regular activities include: Weekly Bingo on Sunday's & Thursdays, Tuesday Free Pool Night, Sunday Meat Draw, Quiz Nights, Discos, Live Music and Entertainment Nights.

Non-members welcome to visit the club for a £2 entry fee. Just pop in and see for yourself.

Milford on Sea Club

67 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QG

01590 643209

milfordonseaclub@gmail.com

www.mosclub.co.uk

www.facebook.com/MilfordonSeaClub

Milford on Sea Youth FC looking for U14 Players

Milford on Sea Youth FC are looking for U14's boys and girls to bolster there squad for the new season. Ideal for kids going into school year 9.

The squad trains early evening on Thursdays, and play games every Sunday in the Bournemouth Youth League. 

For more information, please contact Josh on 07480 255585.

Milford on Sea Youth FC are a superbly run club with Hampshire FA accreditation. The club is also linked to Bashley FC, giving the boys the best chance to progress from youth to senior football at an established senior football club.

Everyone is welcome and new players always invited. 

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Milford on Sea Youth Football Club

Barnes Lane Recreation Ground
Barnes Lane
Milford on Sea
SO41 0RP

enquiries@mosyfc.co.uk

www.mosyfc.co.uk

www.facebook.com/milfordyouthfc

Latest Movies in Milford on Sea

Did you know that The Bridge regularly show the latest films?

The screenings can be on a Thursday or Friday evenings, plus on occasional mid-week afternoons.

Tickets can be purchased in advance, or simply pay on the door. Entry is just £8 and the bar is also open to enjoy a drink as you watch.

 

To See upcoming Milford Movies, please click here.

The next Milford Movie will be:

'Book Club-The Next Chapter' at 7pm on Friday 15th September 2023

The film is described as being slightly scandalous and totally fabulous. The highly anticipated sequel follows our four best friends as they take their book club to Italy for the fun girls trip they never had. When things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure.

The cast includes: Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen, Craig T. Nelson, Giancarlo Giannini, Andy Garcia, and Don Johnson.

To see what else is on at The Bridge: Please click here.

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The Bridge (Formerly MoS Community Centre)

Sea Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PH

01590 644861

enquiries@moscommunitycentre.org.uk

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

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

Box Office Open:

Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm

Floral Art Club Meeting in September

The next Meeting of Milford Floral Art Club Meeting will be at 2pm on Thursday 14th September 2023 in All Saints' Church Hall.

The afternoon will feature National Demonstrator, Michael Bowyer presenting 'Looking to Autumn'.

Doors open at 1.30pm. There are also refreshments, floral sundries for sale and a raffle. 

Visitors are welcome for £10 on the door.

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About Milford Floral Art Club

Milford Floral Art Club are a thriving, active and sociable floral art club who were founded in Milford on Sea in June 1983, and they have members of all age groups and backgrounds.

Demonstrations from professional NAFAS demonstrators or workshops lead by fellow flower enthusiasts, floral sundries for sale, refreshments, raffles and more. 

Everyone is welcome to come and join them for a fun filled afternoon with fellow flower lovers.

The club generally meet on second Thursday of each month at 2pm to 4pm (Doors open 1.30pm) at All Saints' Church Hall, Greenbanks Close, Milford on Sea, SO41 0SQ. 

Visitors Most Welcome for a small charge.  

For more information on joining the club, please contact Brenda Paddison on: info.mfac1@gmail.com

To find out more, you can also find the club on Facebook - please click here.

Milford Floral Art Club

info.mfac1@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/Milford-Floral-Art-Club

Eddie Beach on Chelsea FC bench

Local young professional footballer, and former Milford Youth FC player, Eddie Beach has made another step on his journey to become a Premiership player.

On Friday 25th August 2023, Eddie was named as Chelsea FC's substitute goalkeeper for the Premiership match against Luton Town. 

Whilst Eddie did not play, being part of the Chelsea first team squad is another significant development in his hopefully long and successful career.

Unlike outfield players, who can come off the bench to potentially play in a few different positions, there is only one goalkeeper. So, unless chosen to start the match, opportunities to play only really occur when there is an injury or sending off.

Fingers crossed Eddie get his chance to start a match for Chelsea in the not too distant future, however at just 19 years of age, he still has plenty of time on his side. 

To read Eddie's professional profile at Chelsea FC, please click here.

About Eddie Beach

Milford on Sea raised Eddie Beach was born on 9th October 2003, and he is a goalkeeper who signed professional terms with Chelsea FC from Southampton FC in June 2022. 

Eddie first played football for Milford Youth FC, and his career has impressively developed from there. 

He has also been capped at youth and under 21 level by Wales.

On joining Chelsea in 2022, Eddie trained regularly with the Chelsea first-team goalkeepers and was involved in seven first-team matchday squads. 

In order to gain matchday experience, in January 2023 he was then loaned to Chelmsford City FC in the National League where he made 21 first team appearances. During his loan period, Eddie continued to train with the Chelsea senior team during the week.

On his return to Chelsea for the 2023-24 season, Eddie was rewarded with the No.50 squad number, and on Friday 25th August 2023 he was on the substitutes bench for the Premiership match against Luton Town.

A really open and honest article was published in 'football.london' in February 2023, where Eddie gives a frank interview on his journey from Sunday league football, both outfield, as well as between the posts.

To read the full article in 'football.london', please click here.

Milford on Sea Famous Footballers

Milford on Sea has also has had some other famous professional footballers as village residents in the past:

David Peach: (born 21 January 1951) is a former professional footballer, who played at left back for Southampton FC. He was also in the FA Cup Final winning Southampton FC side in 1976.

Michael Keeping: Southampton FC and Fulham FC professional footballer in the 1920/30's. He went on to manage the giant Real Madrid from January 1948 to October 1950.

Fred Keeping: Father to Michael above, was not a footballer, but he did win an Olympic silver medal in the 12 hour cycling race. He also founded Fred Keeping & Sons, a business selling & servicing cars and bicycles. 

The building still exists, and still trades servicing cars in Milford on Sea village centre. Now known as 'The Garage', it harks back to the days when the big sign above Fred's door simply read 'Garage'. 

New Members wanted for Total Voice Choir

Our very popular village choir, Total Voice, are inviting new members to join them.

The choir sing contemporary rock and pop songs and learn by ear. No previous musical skills are required and you don’t need to read music or audition.

New singers, both men and women, are welcome to join the soon to start autumn/winter term, which will include exciting performances opportunities.

Established in 2010, the choir are a large friendly group, and if you love having fun, singing and socialising, this would be for you. Also, it's a great way to unwind and meet new friends.

Total Voice Choir meet weekly Thursdays from 11.15am to 1pm (during term time) at The Bridge in Milford on Sea.

Christine would be delighted if you went along for a free taster to experience one of their enjoyable sessions, simply get in touch, or turn up on the day.

Interested, or would like to find out more? Please contact Christine: christine@totalvoice.co.uk

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About Total Voice Choir

Total Voice started from an idea for a community choir by Christine Mulgrew in 2010.

At the time she was studying for a degree in music performance and technology, and wondered if there was any appetite for singing in Milford on Sea, where she lives. To find out, she decided to start a choir that would learn and perform rock and pop songs, and would be open to all.

The first rehearsal took place the Milford on Sea Guide Hut in January 2010. The weather was absolutely dreadful, with thick ice on all the roads. Only seven people made it to the venue that night, but the following week, after a thaw, the numbers began to climb. 

Today the Total Voice Choir is at the heart of community singing in Milford on Sea. From local events, concerts to festivals, flash mobs and pub singalongs, you name it they’ve done it and had lots of fun and made lots of memories along the way! They even carried on through lockdown on Zoom, twinning online with choirs all over the world whilst keeping everybody’s spirits up and having fun.

The choir has a reputation for its well-known tunes, relaxed style and boundless enthusiasm.

The Total Voice Choir meet weekly Thursdays from 11.15am to 1pm (during term time) at The Bridge in Milford on Sea. New members are always welcome.

They are a friendly group and love having fun, singing and socialising. It's a great way to unwind and meet new friends.

Everyone is welcome with no audition required.

Total Voice Choir

07824 388263

christine@totalvoice.co.uk

www.totalvoice.co.uk

Lazy Lion Random Wall Mystery Resolved

It seems our recent articles about the Random Wall beside The Lazy Lion has surprisingly, taken us to the actual answer, and a connection to our Benchmark articles.

We have been contacted by John Fooks, a resident of the village for over 80 years, who during this time lived in the cottage next to The Red Lion. He now lives elsewhere in the village.

John has given us this interesting insight to why the ‘Random Wall beside The Lazy Lion’ exists.

He explains: Before I was born in 1941, my old mum worked in Dolly’s Sweet Shop before it was converted into a cottage. She also previously worked at the Dairy, which is now the Coop.

In my early years, I spent a lot of time at Rookcliff where my grandparents lived. In 1989, my wife and I moved from Everton Road, Hordle into No.34 High Street, Milford on Sea – the cottage and former Dolly’s Sweet Shop next to The Red Lion. From memory of our old deeds, the strip which had once been occupied by the old shop frontage remained within the curtilage of the two cottages. (No.34/36)

With The Red Lion public bar having been just the other side of the old shop’s party wall, and with the former door to the pub’s old public bar just beyond the wall in question, it made an excellent deflector for the occasional loud and well-oiled leavers from the hostelry.

It also provided an excellent block against the enthusiastic cyclists who travelled head-down along the narrow pavement, and threatened the unwary children and residents as they as they stepped out from their front doors or the shops.

click image to enlarge

Surprisingly, John is also connected to two other recently published articles: 'Mystery Symbol on the Lazy Lion Wall', and 'More Benchmarks around Milford on Sea Village'.

In his professional career, John was a land surveyor. He actually used the Benchmarks on the Red Lion, in conjunction with those on All Saints' Church and the village school for local engineering and building projects. The object was to ensure his instrument observations and mental maths agreed within 10mm of their differing values. 

John Fooks' Great Grandfather
Edward Rogers, Keyhaven Coastguard
with John's Grandmother

As an aside, John's association with the village goes back a long way, and he has provided us of this historic photo of Edward Rogers, his great grandfather who was coastguard at Keyhaven, together with the little girl in the forefront who was his grandmother.

Funny how a simple observation of a random wall has taken us in so many interesting directions!

To read the original articles:

Random Wall beside The Lazy Lion, please click here.

Mystery Symbol on Lazy Lion Wall, please click here.

More Benchmarks around Milford on Sea Village, please click here.