Adele Tribute at The Lighthouse

The Lighthouse on Milford on Sea seafront have an Adele Tribute Night on Saturday 14th October 2023, and then again on Saturday 11th November 2023.

On the evenings you can enjoy canapes and fizz on arrival, a three course meal and live music with Jax Hall. Ticket: £60pp.

Meet Jax and The Inspired by Adele Band:

www.inspiredbyadele.co.uk.

To book a table, please contact: 

The Lighthouse at: 01590 718040

hello@thelighthousemilford.co.uk.

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Other things happening at The Lighthouse:

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

Tuesday 5th December 2023 at 6pm.

Create your own Christmas wreath, guided by experts Kemlo and Kemlo. 

Kemlo and Kemlo is a sustainable flower farm and floral design team based in the New Forest. They offer bespoke, garden-inspired, original designs using gorgeous flowers and foliage sourced from their own abundant farm just outside Lymington.  www.kemloandkemlo.com

The workshop costs £65 per person including making your wreath, a cocktail on arrival followed by a Lighthouse sharing board.

To secure your booking, please call: 01590 718040.

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Pottery Evening at The Lighthouse

Wednesday 13th December 2023 at 6pm.

Create a Christmas gift for a loved one at our pottery evening.

Meet you host; The Touring Potter: www.thetouringpotter.co.uk

£45 per person includes the workshop, a mulled wine on arrival, followed by a Lighthouse sharer board. 

Full payment is required up front and is non-refundable. Pottery that is made will be available to collect before Christmas. 

To secure your booking, please call: 01590 718040.

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Michael Buble Tribute Night

Friday 1st December & Friday 22nd December 2023.

Enjoy the festive sounds of Michael Buble at these tribute nights this December. 

£60 per person, a glass of fizz on arrival followed by three courses with live music at 8.30pm. 

Please check website for menu. Full payment required upfront to secure your booking.

To secure your booking, please call: 01590 718040.

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Christmas Festive Menu

Friday 1st December to Sunday 24th December 2023

Enjoy 3 Courses for £29.50 or| 2 courses for £24.50.

Ideal for groups of 2 to 80. With live music on Fridays and Saturdays at 8.30pm throughout December.

To see Christmas Festive Menu. please click here.

To see Christmas Functions Menu. please click here.

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Free Exclusive Use Hire

Perfect for groups of 30 from Sunday to Wednesday, and 50 on Fridays and Saturdays. 

Sit down meal + buffet options available for exclusive use hire.

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New Year's Eve

See in the New Year at The Lighthouse! 

Enjoy canapes on arrival, three delicious courses, coffee + live music with Lucas Raye for £85.

Please check website for menu. 

Meet Lucas: www.lucasraye.com

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Early Bird New Year’s Eve Menu

Enjoy three courses for £45 for tables booked between 5-7pm.

October & November Dining Offers at The Lighthouse

Local's Lunch

Enjoy 2 courses for £12 every Tuesday lunch time throughout October and November*. Menu changes week.

Sample menu coming soon. Please check The Lighthouse website or social media for menu updates.

*Not including Tuesday October 24th.

Thrifty Thursday

Enjoy 2 courses for £15 every Thursday evenings from 5.30pm throughout October and November**, including some favourites and weekly changing specials.

Sample menu coming soon. Please check The Lighthouse website or social media for menu updates.

**Not including Thursday 26th October.

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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 dining 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

01590 718040

hello@thelighthousemilford.co.uk

www.thelighthousemilford.co.uk

www.facebook.com/thelighthousemilford

Messy Church for Kids next Thursday

Messy Church, a family event for children and their parents/carers to enjoy together, will be taking place from 4pm to 6pm after school on Thursday 19th October 2023 in the All Saints' Church Hall. 

Enjoy: Craft, Messy Play, a Story, Songs and Refreshments at this fun, faith and food afternoon.

We will also be exploring courage as we look at the story of David and Goliath. 

There is a free supper of Pebble Pasta followed by Ginger Giants and David babies with ice cream. Supper is for everyone – adults as well as children – and all are welcome.

There are limited places, so pre-booking is essential for all adults and children.

Parents and carers remain responsible for their children at all times.

Please sign up via the website to help with numbers for catering purposes  

For more information and to register: please click here.

Alternatively, please email: rebecca@allsaintsmilford.org.uk or call the church office on 01590 644992.

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All Saints' Church & Church Hall
Greenbanks Close, Milford on Sea, SO41 0SQ
01590 644992
office.allsaintsmilford.org.uk
www.allsaintsmilford.org.uk
www.facebook.com/AllSaintsMilfordOnSea

New Menus at Ray's Italian Kitchen

Ray's Italian Kitchen, Milford on Sea's restaurant packed with Italian flavours, have launched a complete new set of menus.

The New Menus included: A La Carte Menu (incorporating plant-based vegan options), Lunch/Daytime Menu, Dessert Menu, Kids Menu and the Takeaway Menu. There is also a classic Wine List & Cocktail Menu. - Plus of course, the Christmas Menu and Christmas Eve Brunch Menu.

You can view all of the menus by clicking here, or better still, pop in and try a few dishes, or treat yourself to something from the Delicatessen!

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

Encore Choir Concert on Saturday

Milford on Sea's popular Encore Choir is once again back in concert, alongside Reeds in Harmony, at The Bridge at 7.30pm on Saturday 14th October 2023.

To find out more, please click here.

Lazy Lion launches New Autumn Menu

The Lazy Lion in Milford on Sea high street have launched their New Autumn Menu, to add to their extensive and tasty breakfast, lunch and evening meal menus.

The menu has some creative new dishes and is a tasty as ever. take a look below:

To find out more, or to book, please contact The Lazy Lion on 01590 641111.

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Watch the Rugby World Cup Unfold at the Lazy Lion

The Rugby World Cup is now well underway, and you can watch the matches live, over a pint or drink of your choice, or perhaps have a meal.

The new marquee in the garden has been set up for everyone to watch and support their team, and hopefully get the result they want!

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Charity Quiz Night on Tuesday 28th November 2023

Table bookings now being taken. So, all you need to do is get your team together and book in!

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About The Lazy Lion

A popular village pub situated in an historic Grade II Listed former eighteenth century coaching inn serving quality food for breakfast, lunch, and evening meals.

The pub is dog friendly, and they run regular events such as Quiz Nights & Dinner Evenings. They also hold a Pie & Pudding Night every Wednesday with a changing menu of tasty homemade pies.

Garden: The pub has a large garden with outside seating, a gazebo, and children's play area.

Private Dining Area: should you wish to enjoy a meal with family or friends (Up to 20 people) a private dining area is available.

B&B Rooms: If you have guests who wish to stay over, there are four comfortable double Bed & Breakfast Rooms. Each have modern facilities such as free Wi-Fi, en-suite bathrooms, tea and coffee facilities, and of course optional lunch and evening dining on hand.

The Lazy Lion was formerly known as The Red Lion until being renamed after a major refurbishment in July 2019 by current landlord Iain Robertson.

To read the history of the pub and building with contributions from the Milford on Sea Historical Record Society, please click here.

The Lazy Lion
01590 641111
info@thelazylion.co.uk
www.thelazylion.co.uk
www.facebook.com/lazylionmilford

Story of Milford Walking Tour this Sunday

The last 'Story of Milford Walking Tour' for 2023 takes place this 11am: Sunday 15th October 2023 and is hosted by Lymington Town Tours.

This walk starts at 11am on the Village Green and finishes on the cliff top at the Beach House with a duration of 1¾ hours.

There is no need to book, just turn up at the start point a few minutes before the walk time shown so that you can meet the guide.

Suggested minimum donation of £5 per head. Children Free. Cash only. (Cards cannot be taken).

Please note: Some parts of these walks may have uneven ground or restricted access at some points for wheelchairs or buggies and the footpath by the Mill Pond and woods may not be suitable for those unable to walk easily.

About Story of Milford Walking Tour

The old hamlet of Milford was mentioned in the Domesday Book: a few houses around a green and a watermill, having about 50 inhabitants. Nothing changed very much for centuries until the late Victorian age, when it decided to change its image.....

Stroll through the village of Milford-on-Sea and its lovely wooded Pleasure Grounds, while your guide relates how the sleepy hamlet of Milford tried to live down its smuggling days and changed its name to try to rival genteel Eastbourne. 

Hear the story of the string of pearls seven yards long....

Tour Dates for your diary:

• Back in 2024.

Other Walks around Milford on Sea

- Guided Walk. Then & Now: please click here.
- Guided Walk. Hidden Woodland: please click here.
- Village Walks. 4 to 7 miles: please click here.
- The Pleasure Grounds: please click here.
- Sturt Pond: please click here.
- Keyhaven Nature Reserve: please click here.
- Dog Friendly Walks: please click here.
- Guided Walk. Story of Milford: please click here.
- Guided Walk. Voices from Grave: please click here.
- The Village News: Local walk leaflets. (Including Nature Reserve Walks.)
* Find shop at the foot of Milford on Sea village green.

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About Lymington Town Tours

In 1989 the late Jack Bradbury founded Lymington Town Tours to help people explore and discover the fascinating history of this lovely area. All tour guides are volunteers, and as voluntary organisation, with no official funding, donations cover all running costs.

Lymington Town Tours also offer private walks for individuals or groups.

Please check their website below for other tours available.

Lymington Town Tours

www.lymington-town-tours.co.uk

Ellie Mans Golf Career flourishes

Long-term readers of Milford on Sea News may recall numerous articles following the career of Ellie Mans. The first being when she was a 12 old schoolgirl winning the HLCGA Junior County Handicap Champion in 2018.

Now 18, Ellie had started playing golf at the age of 6. 

Most recently she has competed in the Dorset County Women's Team at the England Women’s County Finals at Kings Lynn Golf Club. Her team tied their first three games before finishing fourth overall after losing a tight contest to eventual champions Buckinghamshire.

Having completed her A-levels, for second year running, Ellie is now once again looking forward to preparing for the Justin Rose Telegraph Finals at Quinta Do Lago in November 2023.

Ellie plays at Brokenhurst Manor and Barton-on-Sea golf clubs, and won the Dorset Girls Championship in 2022.

As an all-round sportsperson, she has also played for the U10 Hampshire & IoW County Cup Tennis Team and Dorset County Hockey before playing in the Junior Netball World Cup.

Milford on Sea Pre-School Plus wins recognition at Wilder Awards

Last week, Sarah Rix, manager at Milford on Sea Pre-School Plus, and her colleague Jenny, went along to Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Awards near Portsmouth to receive a Highly Commended Award in the Wilder Awards. 

The Wilder Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of individuals, groups, & organisations making a difference for wildlife & the environment. The award was made by Trust President, Megan McCubbin.

Everyone at Milford on Sea Pre-School Plus have worked hard to provide spaces for wildlife and taught and encouraged the children to care for them. Activities have included; building bug hotels, sowing wildflower patches, feeding the birds and completing the Birdwatch, and gardening organically.

The Wilder Awards support the Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust's Wilder 2030 Strategy to put land, rivers, and sea back into recovery before the end of the decade. 
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About Milford on Sea Pre-School Plus

The Pre-School are an active, energetic, nurturing and developing pre-school that has been established for over 30 years. They encourage children to learn through play and have extensive knowledge, expertise, space and resources to help children develop in line with the EYFS curriculum. 

The Pre-School's vibrant, engaging indoor space includes Role Play Stations, a Technology Corner, Creative Area, Reading Snug and Loft Playhouse. The large outdoor space includes a Forest School, Allotment, Outdoor Play Area, Mud Kitchen and Sand Pit.

They accept children aged 2 years and 9 months upwards, and help prepare children with their transition to Primary School.

Milford on Sea Pre-School Plus

Lymington Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0RF

01590 644684

milfordpreschool@aol.com

www.milfordpreschool.co.uk

Visit our County Councillor Surgery

Pop along to our County Councillor Surgery in Milford on Sea Village Hall/Library with councillor, Fran Carpenter.

The County Councillor Surgeries have been held each month since Thursday 22nd June from 10.30am to 11.30am.

Fran is the Hampshire County Councillor for the Milford On Sea, Everton and Keyhaven areas, will be available to talk to about any County Council matter at the Pop In Café at Milford Library on the following dates in 2023:

• Thursday 19th October: 10.30am to 11.30am

Surgery Venue: Milford on Sea Village Hall/Library, Park Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QU

If you have a County Council or Highways matter you would like to discuss with Fran, please just come along and she will be happy to have a chat over a coffee or tea. There may be a short wait if she has other residents to meet. Alternatively, you can get in touch with her on the email address and phone numbers below.

Everyone welcome.

Cllr Fran Carpenter
Hampshire County Councillor for New Milton North, Milford & Hordle Division.

www.hants.gov.uk
fran.carpenter@hants.gov.uk
01425 614665 / 07867 502624

If you need to contact your New Forest District Councillors about a District Council matter, their contact email addresses are:

David Hawkins: david.hawkins@nfdc.gov.uk - 07860 158633
Alvin Reid: alvin.reid@nfdc.gov.uk - 07414 896006
Christine Ward: christine.ward@nfdc.gov.uk - 07706 091188

Jayne launches another Pilates Class

Following the success of the Friday morning Pilates classes run by Jayne of Fresh Pilates, which she had launched in June 2023, Jayne has now added a Wednesday Evening class.

The controlled movements in the low impact Pilates exercises enhance your balance, core strength, mobility, flexibility, and even mood. Pilates is a way to focus on your smaller and deep muscles, which in turn supports your structure and can improve your overall health.

Classes are now available on:

Wednesday Class: 6pm to 7pm in All Saints Church Hall

Friday Class: 10am to 11am in All Saints Church Hall

Everyone is welcome to join in this gentle yet very effective exercise. 

The classes are run by Jayne Goodall of Fresh Pilates and who is a Certified Pilates Instructor.

For more details, or to reserve your place please contact Jayne at:

Fresh Pilates

07774 143015

jayne.goodall6@gmail.com

To see all the Clubs & Classes in the village, please click below

Part-time vacancies at Ray's Italian Kitchen

Ray's Italian Kitchen have part-time job opportunities for both a chef and the front of house team.

For more information, 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

Help out the Poppy Appeal

The Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal starts on October 26th until Remembrance Sunday, and Milford on Sea resident and local Poppy Appeal Organiser, Carol Barnett is looking for anyone who can lend a hand collecting donations for an hour or two.

You can do this at a time to suit yourself and for as long as you wish, the usual collecting time is 1 or 2 hours. 

To find out more, or to volunteer to help out at the time, please contact:

Carole Barnett

RBL Poppy Appeal Organiser

carole.barnett50@icloud.com

01590 718633

The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal is to remember those who lost their lives on active service in all conflicts; from the beginning of the First World War right up to the present day. The poppy is for remembrance to all those who have served and their families.

Come and enjoy a Ploughing Match on Saturday

A live Ploughing Match is taking place on Saturday 7th October at Aubrey Farm, Keyhaven, SO41 0TH. Ploughing commences at 8.30am until approximately 2.30pm.

click for map

The day will feature heavy horses, ploughing and demonstration Vintage tractor classes.

Free tractor & trailer rides around the farm, which commentary of what goes on there day to day.

Refreshments Available.

Admission: Whatever donations you care to give.

This event is raising money for The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, arranged with the kind permission of Simeon Morgan Farming and Kingwell (Aubrey Ltd.)

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Massive turnout at Manor Road Public Meeting

Around 300 residents attended the public meeting to discuss the proposed Manor Road Development on Wednesday 27th September at 7pm at The Bridge.

The meeting was organised by a recently formed group; the 'Milford Residents for Sustainable Development' who are concerned about numerous aspects of the proposed 'Manor Road Development'. Based on the numbers attending, it appears many Milford on Sea residents share their concerns.

The new group of residents, and are working closely with the SLAM (School Lane and Manor Road) group to try to ensure what they consider the best outcome for the village.

The issue related to a planning application which has been submitted for up to 191 residential dwellings on the land north of Manor Road, west of Lymington Road and east of Barnes Lane.  (NFDC Planning Ref: 23/10476) 

The 'Milford Residents for Sustainable Development' consider that this development represents gross over development of the site and we wish to ensure that the NFDC Planning process takes full account of local opinion to ensure an appropriate level of development for this high-profile gateway site to the village. 

At the close of the meeting, the organisers commented:

"We were overwhelmed by the level of support to object to the overdevelopment of this gateway site. We are determined to ensure that the scheme that might ultimately be approved enhances the village and the concerns and opinions of local residents are fully heard."

Comments can still be made to NFDC on the planning application by clicking here.

To read previous article, please click here.

Manor Road Development Site
Picture by Advertiser & Times

For more information, please contact:

Milford Residents for Sustainable Development

milford.residents@outlook.com

Successful start for British Sign Language Course

The first session of the Introduction to British Sign Language Course got off to a very successful start on Monday 25th September, with 13 Milford on Sea residents attending the first Monday session. 

A different group of enthusiastic locals then came to the repeat session on Wednesday 27th September 2023.

Nancy was delighted to receive this email after the first Monday session:

"Dear Nancy

I hope I'm not disturbing you but I just wanted to say thank you for a great first session. It was both enjoyable and very beneficial.

Thank you and for all you are doing for the community.

See you next week.

Regards, Amanda"

The  Introduction to British Sign Language Course runs twice weekly, and you can choose whether to go on a Monday, or Wednesday, each week.

 

It's not too late to join in. To find out more, or to ask any questions, please contact Nancy on: nancy@feelhear.co.uk.

 

The course aims is to bridge the gap between the deaf and hearing world

British Sign Language helps deaf people, or those hard of hearing, communicate with their silent world, and you can learn more about this amazing language here in Milford on Sea.

Just imagine the smiles if you could communicate with, any deaf, or hard of hearing, people you meet.

Introduction to British Sign Language Course

The aim of the course is for you to be able to communicate more effectively with deaf, or hearing impaired, people. 

This valuable and caring skill can enhance the lives of those you meet who are unable to hear the world around us.

To read all course information: please click here.

Course Details:

The same session is held twice a week. So, if you can't make your regular booked session, you can come to the other day in the week.

There will also be an opportunity to meet and chat with fellow course members.

Monday 25th September 2023 – 9.30am to 10.30am

(Each week until 4th December - Excluding Half Term 23rd October)

~ OR ~

Wednesday 27th September 2023 - 6pm to 7pm

(Each week until 6th December - Excluding Half Term 27th October)

• Ten Week Course: Runs for one hour a week for 10 weeks.
• Cost: £90pp in advance for whole course.
• Venue: The Village Hall, Park Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QU.

To read more details, please click here.

To Book your course or to ask any questions, please contact Nancy on: nancy@feelhear.co.uk

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PS: If you own a business, or run a club, or an organisation: Private Courses can be organised on a date to suit you. Please just get in touch with Nancy.

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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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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

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Magical Milford: The Plans Commence

Time is drawing near for Tracy Haupt and Diana Brushwood to have everything in place for the Christmas lights switch on and Carols on the Green.

Whilst it may seen a while off, there is much to do with the Christmas Trees arriving on Monday 28th November. 

The Christmas Light Switch On, combined with Carols on the Green, and Late Night Shopping, is taking place on Friday 1st December.

Tracey commented:

"To put this event on costs approximately £6,500 which may surprise many. 

The Magical Milford Team have to buy all of the Christmas trees, renew or repair the nativity scenes, employ qualified electricians who sort out the cabling and wire the lights to the trees on the green, plus fix the traders trees into the brackets complete with battery lights. We have annual storage fees for all materials and decorations and also need to cover the purchase of commercial grade lights, to replace and add to the displays and to cover any unforeseen expenses.

Last year, the electricians let Diana and Tracy know that many of the brackets above the shops were rusty and possibly not stable enough to continue to hold the 3ft trees safely. If we don’t change the brackets, they will not be prepared to fit the traders Christmas trees. Diana and Tracy made the decision to replace all the brackets above the shops, arranging for a contractor to fit them and make good the walls."

Diana and Tracy have a JustGiving page again this year and would welcome donations of any amount to make Christmas special in the village. You can make donations by clicking here.

Sponsorship: In addition, there will be sponsorship opportunities for local companies/people. If you are interested in being a sponsor, please email magicalmilford@gmail.com for more information.

You can keep in touch with all that is happening with Magical Milford on their Facebook Page at: www.facebook.com/MagicalMilford

Diana and Tracy hope that you will be able to support then again this year, as the village green looks so magical over the festive period and brings much joy to locals and visitors alike.

To see pictures of Magical Milford at Christmas

through the years:

Please click here

Magical Milford at Christmas

Tracy Haupt and Diana Brushwood
magicalmilford@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/MagicalMilford