Afternoon Tea at New Forest Emporium

New Forest Emporium are now serving Afternoon Teas in their cafe.

The hard to resist afternoon tea includes a selection of sandwiches, fruit scones and cakes. Added to this, there is also a complimentary glass of  Prosecco. 

All for £18.50 per person.

To book in advance with friends or family, please contact 07811 767510 or email info@forestemporium.co.uk.

New Forest Emporium & Cafe
New Forest Water Gardens, Newlands Manor Farm, Milford on Sea, SO41 0JH
07534 442215
info@forestemporium.co.uk
www.facebook.com/newforestemporium

Update: Proposed Manor Road Development

Since the well attended Public Meeting to discuss the proposed Manor Road Development on Wednesday 27th September 2023, the site's developers, Pennyfarthing were given an extension until 22nd December to allow them to submit amended plans and extra information to New Forest District Council. 

Manor Road Development Site
Picture by Advertiser & Times

It is understood that the amended plans have already been submitted to New Forest District Council.

The NFDC Planning Department are now considering them, and it is expected that NFDC will consult on the revised application before it can go before the Planning Committee.

The extension means that the planning portal is still open and people can still make their comment. The planning application number is 23/10476. To view please click here.

The Milford Residents for Sustainable Development now have their own Facebook page, To view please click here. They have also requested to be sent any pictures of the recent flooding, or traffic problems, around Barnes Lane, Manor Road and Lymington Road.

The group have been in regular contact with NFDC councillors Alvin Reid and David Hawkins, have had discussions with Hampshire C.C. Councillor, Fran Carpenter about the proposed access road and traffic. and Sir Desmond Swayne, our MP, has agreed to give them his help by making representations to NFDC.

An article in The Daily Echo, ‘Anger Over Big Coastal Housing Bid' made a front page headline on 17th October 2023.

Another update from the group is expected in a fortnights time. If you would like a copy, please send your email address to milford.residents@outlook.com.

To read about the Public Meeting in September 2023, please click here.

For more information, please contact:

SLAM Group & Milford Residents for Sustainable Development

milford.residents@outlook.com

www.facebook.com/mrfsd

Panto tickets selling fast

Since the tickets for the Village Pantomime, Jack & the Beanstalk, went on sale just over two weeks ago - there are less than 15% of the tickets left.

Each year the pantomime is a sell-out, and last year there was a ticket waiting list of 80!

So, if you are planning on going, it might be advisable to get some tickets quick!

Panto Performances: 18th to 21st January 2024.

The Bridge Box Office is open: Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm, or call: 01590 644861.

To order your tickets online, please click here.

Tickets: Adults £15, Children £7, Family (2 adults & 2 children) £40.  

Get your tickets early – they are selling fast!

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Curtain Puller Needed

The team still need a Curtain Puller, if you can help out, please contact Brenda or Chrissy below. 

Milford on Sea Village Pantomime

Pantomime Director: Brenda Voce: 07702 858987 - brendavoce@hotmail.com

or Chrissy: 07798 868184 - chriskingcoaching@yahoo.co.uk

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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

Excellent Christmas Raffle at Pre-School Plus

Milford on Sea Pre-School Plus are running an excellent Christmas Raffle with amazing prizes, prior to their upcoming Christmas Fair.

Prizes included:

• Annual Family membership at Shorefield.
• Afternoon tea for two at Otters Nursery.
• The Retreat - Massage and shellac nails.
• A block of 5 yoga lessons.
• Family breakfast at The Lighthouse.
• £50 voucher The Haven.
• Hurst Castle family trip.
• And lots more!

Tickets now on sale at pre-school.

Milford on Sea Pre-School Plus Christmas Fair takes place on Saturday 2nd December from 2pm to 4pm.

They will have lots of Christmas Crafts. Christmas baking, face painting, bottle tombola, homemade gifts, mulled wine and Santa's Grotto! 

This is certainly an event for the whole family to enjoy!

They will have lots of Christmas Crafts. Christmas baking, face painting, bottle tombola, homemade gifts, mulled wine and Santa's Grotto! 

The lucky raffle winners will also be announced.

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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

Charity Day at The Beach House

The Beach House are holding a Charity Day on Tuesday 14th November 2023.

The Beach House will be donating 50% of the day's sales to selected charities:

• Mind, which does an incredible job of supporting those with mental health challenges 

and

• The British Red Cross, which aids those suffering across in globe, particularly in war zones.

After the event, Hall & Woodhouse will pass 50% of the day's sales in equal donations to these two important causes.

The Beach House

Park Lane, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PT01590 643044
www.beachhousemilfordonsea.co.uk
www.facebook.com/thebeachhousehw

Michael Turner Poppy Hunt on Saturday

The Michael Turner Poppy Hunt is on this Saturday 11th November 2023.

Milford on Sea's internationally renowned stainless steel sculptor, Michael Turner is once again holding his New Forest Poppy Hunt to recognise Remembrance Day.


How to Find a Poppy

Michael will post the first clue onto his Instagram account below around 6am to 7am on Saturday 11th November 2023.

www.instagram.com/michaelturnerstudios. 

The clues will then continue throughout the morning.

The first people to find the poppies, keep them!

Bidding for a Poppy

1. If you would like to bid for a poppy set on a piece of dark hardwood, please email your maximum bid to:

info@michaelturnerstudios.co.uk

2. On the 12th November the highest 11 bidders will be contacted to let them know they have won.

Funds raised go to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

To donate to Michael Turner Poppy Hunt please click here.

About the Michael Turner Sculpture Poppy Hunt

Since 2015, Michael has made bespoke metal poppies which he then leaves in various local and New Forest places for people to find. Clues are posted online, and the lucky finder has something to treasure.

This year, there will also be a chance to bid for one online, raising funds for the Royal British Legion.

Each poppy is being made has a genuine WW1 or WW2 button in the centre and they are incredibly special and beautiful pieces of art.

Take a look at the video below to see Michael making the poppies.

Click image to see video of
Michael making the Remembrance Day Poppies

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About Michael Turner

Michael lives in Milford on Sea, and his magnificent metal art is now highly recognised, and desired, both within the UK and internationally.

Photo by Carrie Bugg Photography
www.carriebuggphotography.co.uk

During his formative years, his talent became apparent. He had an innate understanding and ability to capture the form and beauty of nature by creating bugs and insects, created simply from the most basic of materials including nuts, bolts and sheet metal found in his fathers’ garage. 

Having finished school in 1992, he chose to go to Bournemouth Art College to develop his creative and artistic skills. He then went on to University, where he graduated with honours. 

Michael established his first local workshop at the age of 22, deciding to work in stainless steel, and in particular, recycled materials.

In 2011, Michael created a full-sized Arabian Horse which was sold through a major gallery in London. This was to be the start of a whole new era where his work reached a global clientele who were both discerning and appreciative of great contemporary art.

Prior to Lockdown in 2020, Michael had exhibited numerous pieces in the Art Gallery in Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport. As a result, many of Michael's spectacular large bespoke pieces now sit in homes and gardens across the world.

In 2021, Michael installed a two metre high gorilla sitting on a crate cage, which had been purchased by the renowned Michelin starred chef and TV personality, Gordon Ramsey for his Bread Street Kitchen Restaurant in Central London.

While many of Michael's large commission pieces can sell for tens of thousands of pounds, he also take great pleasure in creating smaller pieces to provide everyone the opportunity to own a handmade piece of art, which in time could also prove to be a wise investment.

Since 2015, to recognise Remembrance Day, and as a mark of respect for those that have fallen in past conflicts, Michael has made bespoke metal poppies which he leaves in various local places for people to find. 

Each year, Poppy Hunt clues are posted online, and the lucky finder has something to treasure. 

He has also been an ardent supporter of Milford on Sea Primary School and other village good causes, donating hand-made pieces for them to raise funds.

You can see more of Michael's work by clicking here.

To find out more about what Michael could make for you, please just contact him below.

To read more about Michael's background, please click here.

Michael Turner Studios

Setters Farm, Mount Pleasant Lane, Lymington SO41 8LS

info@michaelturnerstudios.co.uk

www.michaelturnerstudios.co.uk

www.facebook.com/Michaelturnerstudios

Amazing examples of Michael Turner Sculptures

Photos by Milford on Sea Photographer:
Carrie Bugg Photography
www.carriebuggphotography.co.uk

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Milford on Sea Remembrance Day Services 2023

The Royal British Legion Milford on Sea Remembrance Services will be held on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th November 2023.

Saturday 11th November 2023 

Arrival 10.40am: The Royal British Legion Remembrance on the Green

11am: 2 Minutes Silence

           Everyone is invited to pay their respects. Lest we forget.

2.30pm: Remembrance Day Concert with Choralia

               Tickets on sale at The Bridge Box Office. 

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Sunday 12th November 2023 

2pm: Remembrance at Keyhaven War Memorial

          Everyone is invited to pay their respects. Lest we forget.

3pm: The Royal British Legion Remembrance Service in All Saints' Church

Milford Primary School Choir have recorded two songs for the service and children will be reading their own prayers. Many classes in the school have been doing work on the subject of Remembrance and their work will be exhibited in the church for all to see. 

The service will also included three video clips: A naval veteran of the Second World War will be talking about bringing home Prisoners of War from the Far East, a gentleman will be talking about being a child in London during the Blitz and seeing a VI going up the Thames and an Ukrainian will be talking about being homesick having been a refugee in this country now for nearly two years.

Everyone welcome to remember those who have fallen. 

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Remembrance Day Concert with Choralia 

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Revisit the 2022 Milford on Sea Remembrance Day Service

Paul French from Milford-on-Sea Historical Record Society recorded a video of last year's Remembrance Service in All Saint's Church in Milford on Sea and which can be seen on YouTube.

To watch the village Remembrance Service in All Saints' Church in 2022, please click here.

Air Marshal Sir John Curtiss: From Bomber Command to the Falklands War

Milford on Sea has had more than its fair share of notable residents, one of the most recent was Air Marshal Sir John Curtiss who was Air Commander of the British forces involved in the Falklands War. 

In his later year's, Sir John, or to give him his full title: Air Marshal Sir John Bagot Curtiss, KCB, KBE, FRAeS, lived in Milford on Sea and sadly passed away on the 14th September 2013.

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Sir John's long and distinguished career in the RAF from WW2 to The Falklands War has been captured in six fascinating short films highlighting his career.

The films were made by Legasee Veterans Video Archive interviewing Sir John a few years ago.

 

Please click image to view
videos of Sir John discussing his career

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About Sir John Curtiss 

Sir John's career was as a senior Royal Air Force officer. He served in Bomber Command during the Second World War and was Air Commander of the British forces involved in the Falklands War. He was also the first navigator to reach the three-star rank of air marshal.

Air Marshal Sir John Curtiss (2nd Right)
Service chiefs briefing during the Falklands War 

Born on 6th December 1924 in England with a mother from New Zealand, and father from Australia. His parents moved to England in 1914 after his father fought in World War One with the Royal Flying Corps.

Sir John's early public school education was in both in the UK and New Zealand. In 1942, he attended a university short course at Worcester College, Oxford in preparation for joining the Royal Air Force, and he was a member of the Oxford University Air Squadron from 1942 to 1943.

Photo from The Telegraph

He began pilot training in April 1943 and learnt to fly the Tiger Moth. He was passed over during pilot selection, and became a navigator. From 1944 to 1945, he flew with Bomber Command, and shortly after the Normandy landings undertook attacks on retreating German forces.

After the war Curtis served with Fighter Command before being appointed a Director at the RAF Staff College, Bracknell in 1967, this was followed by serval senior positions.

His final posting was as Air Component Commander during the Falklands War. He retired in 1983.

After retiring form the RAF, he was director and chief executive of Society of British Aerospace Companies (SBAC) from 1984 to 1989, and secretary of the Defence Industries Council from 1985 to 1989. Through his work with the SBAC, he was involved in planning the Farnborough Air Show.

In September 1989, on the 50th Anniversary of the declaration of War, Air Marshal Sir John Curtiss unveiled the Royal Air Force, Commonwealth and Allied Air Forces Monument on Plymouth Hoe.

The monument is dedicated to those men and women who served during the Second World War, both in the air and on the ground, and it is the only international air monument in the world.

Among the several hundred RAF veterans who paraded that day were representatives from seventeen countries, including the USA, the USSR, Poland, Czechoslovakia, the Netherlands, South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Picture from
BBC Radio 4 Interview with his son, Peter

To read more of Sir John Curtiss' distinguished career, please click here.

Sir John's Obituary in The Independent, please click here.

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Famous residents of Milford on Sea, please click here.

Meat Offers from Butchers on the Green

Alex Farr our village's traditional butcher, at Butchers on the Green has some great offers running whilst stocks last.

Sausages Deal Pack

Buy 4x 1lb of sausages - Get 1lb free!

Offer price: £19.85

Offer from Mon 6th Nov. Whilst stocks last.

Sausage Flavours:

Traditional pork

Pork and old English mixed herb

Honey and whole grain mustard

Margarita pizza

Cracked black pepper

Sweet chilli

Ginger and spring onion

Sundried tomatoes and basil

Garlic and rosemary

Cheese and bacon

Marmite

Mix and match flavours

*Offer excludes Chipolatas.

To check out Alex's latest offers please visit: facebook.com/butchersonthegreen

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Beef Steak Mince Value Pack

• 101b of mince packed in 10x lb bags
• (Suitable for freezing)

Offer price: £49.95 - Saving over £10.

Offer from Mon 30th Oct. Whilst stocks last.

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Variety Mince Pack

• 4x lb of mince beef
• 2x lb of mince pork
• 2x lb of mince turkey breast
• 2x lb of minced lamb

Offer price: £55

Offer from Mon 30th Oct. Whilst stocks last.

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Milford's Mighty Mixed Grill!
Offer from Mon 30th Oct. Whilst stocks last.

Milford's Mighty Mixed Grill
Just £5.99 a pack

To celebrate his new role at the helm, Alex has re-introduced Butchers on the Greens' most popular promotion. 

'Milford's Mighty Mixed Grill!' consists of a chicken breast portion, homemade pork sausage, gammon steak, lamb chop and rump steak. All for only £5.99 a pack.

Please order as soon as possible as this offer will only run whilst stocks last.

You can order on 01590 642136, simply call in, or email: butcherbythebeach@gmail.com.

Butchers on the Green are now taking Christmas Orders, please click here.

Milford on Sea's independently owned traditional butchers shop, offers an everchanging variety of creative, easy to cook and great value pre-prepared meals, alongside; savoury pies & pasties, prime meat cuts & roast joints, steaks, numerous home-made sausage flavours, gluten free sausages, handmade burgers, traditionally cured bacon, mince, ham, pate, chorizo, BBQ packs. 

You will also find a counter of fresh fish, cheese, relishes and eggs. They even offer hog roasts for private events.

To read more about Butchers on the Green, please click here.

Butchers on the Green
3 Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QU

01590 642136
butcherbythebeach@gmail.com
facebook.com/butchersonthegreen

*Closed on Mondays

Butchers on the Green hold a 5 Star Food Hygiene Rating. 

Saturday Clearance Sale at The Bridge

There is a Clearance Sale at The Bridge this Saturday 11th November: 10am to 12.30pm.

On sale at excellent prices will be Charity Shop Furniture, Bric-a-Brac, and Collectibles.

Come and grab a bargain! 

Cafe open for drinks and cake. Entry: Free.

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

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

Storm Ciaran destroys Beach Huts in Milford on Sea

Storm Ciaran wreaked havoc across Milford on Sea on Thursday 2nd November 2023.

The Beach Huts beneath Hordle Cliff were particularly badly hit as the dramatic photos taken by Trevor Machin show. The wooden access stairs to the beach huts were also badly hit and damaged.

Various areas across the village were hit by flooding at the same time, with some roads impassable, especially in Keyhaven.

To read more on recent floods in Milford on Sea, please click here.

Free CPR & Defibrillator Training with Local Community First Responders

Milford on Sea's Local Community First Responders (CFR), Andy Bouch and John Blessing are offering free valuable training sessions to groups in the village. At each session they demonstrate how to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and how to use a village defibrillator.

John Blessing and Andy Bouch
Milford on Sea Community First Responders

John & Andy recently gave a valuable training session on dealing with someone in cardiac arrest to a well attended group from All Saints, and St. Mary’s churches.

The session started with Andy explaining that every minute’s delay in starting CPR reduces survival by 10% so knowing what to do can save a life.

John went on to provide a demonstration of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and how to use one of our local  defibrillators.

The session ended with a chance for everyone to practice.

Free CPR & Defibrillator Training Sessions 

If you have a group that may be interested please contact John on 07984 144109 or john.blessing@sca-charity.org.uk. There is no charge for the session, but donations to the Community First Responders is appreciated.

John and Andy are unpaid volunteer Community First Responders who live in the village.

As Community First Responders they are deployed to life-threatening emergencies in the local area. Being local, they can give life-saving first aid before an ambulance arrives.

They are entirely funded by charitable donations.

We are lucky to have them, and any support to the South Central Ambulance Charity (who fund the CFR) would be greatly appreciated. Please click here.

Defibrillators in the Village

To find where defibrillators are located in Milford on Sea, please click here.

About Milford on Sea Community First Responders

The Milford on Sea Community First Responders were founded in 2017 by Ross Woolgar, Terri Newton and Conrad Curtis, and are part of the South Central Ambulance Charity.

The village CPR's are entirely funded by charitable donations and support the South Central Ambulance Service who train and deploy them to appropriate emergency calls in the village.

The advantage of Community First Responders is that in many cases they can get there before the paramedics and commence life saving emergency treatment at the earliest opportunity, which significantly improves patients chances of survival.

Community First Responders (CFRs) are volunteers that  commit to give a minimum of 20 on-call hours a month, and are trained and despatched by UK ambulance services. 

All CFR's are unpaid and simply want to make a life-saving difference to their community.

South Central Ambulance Charity supports over 1,200 Community First Responders, medical students, military, police and fire Co-Responders.

Become a Community First Responder

New Community First Responders are currently being recruited. To join the team you need to be 18+ (no upper age limit), have a full driving licence and access to a car. 

All training, equipment and uniform is provided. Training is done at the weekend or evening so shouldn’t interfere with any work. All that is asked is a commitment to be on call for a minimum of 20 hours per month.

You can find out more at: www.scascharity.org.uk/community-first-responders - or contact John on 07984 144109 or john.blessing@sca-charity.org.uk.

Community First Responders

www.scascharity.org.uk/community-f irst-responders

Milford On Sea, CFR Coordinator - John Blessing

07984 144109

john.blessing@sca-charity.org.uk

Lot's happening at Ray's Italian Kitchen

Ray's Italian Kitchen have launched some new events from now and running into the New Year. Definitely some dates to add to your diary!

LASAGNE NIGHTS: Every Tuesday evening in November. Lasagne for two plus salad, garlic bread & wine for £39.95.

4 ON THE FLOOR: Saturday 18th November at 2.30pm. A musical blast from the past. Come and enjoy an afternoon with great music and your favourite Cicchetti.

CELEBRATE 5 YEARS RAY'S: Tuesday 5th December. A glass of prosecco and nibbles on us with any lunch or dinner.

RAMBLING MEN & JOEY: Saturday 16th December at 2.30pm. By now a classic at Ray's, a fantastic musical afternoon with your favourite Cicchetti.

ITALIAN CHRISTMAS MENU: From 1st December dinner & lunch, booking advised. 2 course £25.95 or 3 course £29.95.

CHRISTMAS EVE: Popular brunch from 10am to 3pm. Book soon.

PRIVATE DINING OFFER: For 8 or more people in December. Each person gets a glass of Prosecco & nibbles on Ray's if booked and paid in full by 18th Nov 2023 and you order from the 2 or 3 course Christmas menu.

WINE DINNER: Thursday 25th January 2024 Sardinian evening with Alexandro from Alivini. £68pp.

WINE DINNER: Thursday 29th February 2024. Chef Karl's food paired with Rioja. £68pp.

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Give a Ray's Italian Kitchen Gift Voucher

Any value from £20

Call in or contact on: 01590 645300 - info@raysitaliankitchen.co.uk

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*Check out all of the Christmas Dining Menus in Milford on Sea - please click here.

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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

Curry Delivery from Monsoori Heights

If you love a curry you will have to travel a long way to beat the great dishes served at Monsoori Heights in Milford on Sea village.

 

If you prefer to eat at home, the restaurant's website has a simple ordering system from which you can select your meal and then get it delivered to your door.

Their talented chefs create tasty dishes which showcase India’s diverse culinary traditions, serving a slice of the country's rich heritage for you to enjoy.

There is always a warm welcome from the team whether eating in, grabbing a takeaway, or booking a delivery.

They will also be open over Christmas should you want something a bit different than turkey!

To see the takeaway menu, please click here. 

To book a table please call: 01590 644441.

Monsoori Heights

69 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QG

01590 644441

www.monsooriheights.co.uk