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28 January 2024

Half Term Junior Tennis Camps at Milford Tennis Club

Milford on Sea Tennis Club have announced their Junior Half Term Holiday Camps which are open to members and non-members.

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Dan's Half Term Holiday Mini Tennis Camp for 5 to 8 Years Old.

Monday 12th February 2024: 
9am to 12.30pm.
£18 Members - £25 Non Members.

Wednesday 14th February 2024: 
9am to 12.30pm.
£18 Members - £25 Non Members.

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Junior Half Term Holiday Tennis Camps for 10 to 16 Years Old.

Thursday 15th February 2024:
9am to 12noon.
Members: £18 - Non Members: £25

Thursday 15th February 2024: 
9am to 3pm. 
*Lunch 12 to 1pm. Please bring packed lunch.
Members: £30 - Non Member: £45.

Friday 16th February 2024: 
9am to 12noon.
Members: £18 - Non Members: £25

Friday 16th February 2024: 
9am to 3pm. 
*Lunch 12 to 1pm. Please bring packed lunch.
Members: £30 - Non Members: £45.

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To find out more, to book, or if you have any questions about the Club Youth Nights or Coaching Sessions, please do not hesitate to contact:

or
Caitlin: coaching@milfordtennisandsquash.net - 07852 275614.


Milford Tennis & Squash Club
Lucerne Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PL

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Clearance Sale at The Bridge this Saturday

There is a Clearance Sale at The Bridge from 10am to 12.30pm this Saturday 3rd February 2024.

This will feature a variety of stalls including; furniture, bric a brac, collectable and bargains!

Whether you’re looking for a new piece of furniture to spruce up your living room or searching for unique bric-a-brac to add some character to your space, you’re sure to find something that catches your eye.

And if you’re a collector, you’ll be delighted by the selection of rare and interesting items available. Best of all, everything is priced to sell, so you can snag some amazing bargains while you’re here.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to discover some hidden gems!

Cafe Open for drinks, snacks and homemade cake.

Free Entry.

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

Box Office Open:
Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm

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Frankenstein coming to Milford on Sea

Frankenstein is coming to Milford on Sea in a family friendly live stage show. There are two performances, at 2.30pm and 7.30pm on Saturday 10th February 2024.

Victor Frankenstein is on a scientific quest. He believes that he alone is destined to break through the greatest boundary of the medical world and harness the power to control life and death. Along with his faithful assistant, Igor, he finds that the act of creation is not all it’s cracked up to be when his efforts finally bring a homemade man to life. 

The only true question is who is the monster? Victor or his creation? Join Rain or Shine this winter for their hilarious take on this Victorian classic. Expect gags, fast paced chaos, well-timed comic set pieces. And hats. Lots and lots of hats.

The show is being performed at The Bridge by the Rain or Shine Theatre Company, featuring 2 actors and 1 monster!

Tickets: Adult: £14 - Children under 15: £7. On sale at The Bridge Box Office now.


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

Box Office Open:
Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm


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New 'Pop-in' Social Deaf Club at The Cave

The Social Deaf Club is a 'Pop-in' event where anyone can come into The Cave to chat & meet new people from 5pm to 8pm on the First Tuesday of Every Month.  Hard of hearing, or not, everyone is welcome.

Something people fortunate enough to have good hearing might not realise is that social spaces are often tricky for deaf and hard of hearing people due to inconspicuous background noise. 

Also, meeting other people that struggle with their hearing, or people who have some knowledge of British Sign Language, or simply meeting people who are happy to chat to deaf people, is not that easy.

Well, this is where the Social Deaf Club comes in.

Drop in to The Cave on Tuesday 6th February 2024 between 5pm to 8pm for the first of the monthly get-togethers. After that, the evening takes place at the same time, every first Tuesday in the month.

The evening is informal, and simply provides a space where people who hear well or not, can chat over a drink or Tapas. To make things as comfortable as possible, background noise is minimised with things like drinks chillers temporarily turned off.

The idea is simply to bring people together to socialise in a safe and comfortable environment.

Just drop in for drink and a chat. 

Pet dogs also welcome!

The evening is hosted by Nancy Weatherson. Nancy is a local resident, a Deaf Communications Professional, and founder of FeelHear. Nancy also runs British Sign Language courses in the village for Milford on Sea residents.

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

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FeelHear
Nancy Weatherson
Deaf Communications Professional

Enhanced DBS Certificate holder | NRCPD Registered 213333

Your Invitation to a Free Sign Language Open Day.

To find out more about Nancy, please click here.



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Volunteer Opportunities at Hurst Castle

Are you interested in local history? Are you thinking of volunteering in 2024? Then check out Hurst Castle's three very dedicated volunteer groups.

The Friends of Hurst Castle is a local active support group, who provide regular help from enhancement of the building, to meeting and greeting visitors, to financially helping with any current project.

Milford on Sea Historical Record Society is one of the oldest local history societies in the country. Their members are conducting research into elements of the castle's long history, including life on the spit, to enhance knowledge, their archives and future castle interpretation.

Finally, we have a small group from the Association of Lighthouse Keepers, who work on a voluntary basis almost every Monday, come rain or shine. They spend a lot of time thinking up ideas for new lighthouse-related exhibits for visitors and are responsible for the refurbishing, setting up and maintaining of the two ALK Museum Rooms.

If you would like to become a member of any of these groups, please contact the Friends of Hurst Castle in the first instance; for more information, please click here.

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About the Friends of Hurst Castle

The Friends is a local support group to Hurst Castle, providing help in any way they can – which over the years has included enhancement of the building, mounting information panels and displays, guiding visitors and research.

The Friends of Hurst Castle are always happy to welcome new members, friends and volunteers. You can just enjoy news from Hurst Castle, and social days out, or get as involved as you wish.

The Friends of Hurst Castle also publish a regular newsletter; Hurst Tidings, which celebrated its 100th edition in 2022. As well as news about the castle, it features articles that range from history to the environment, as well as coverage of activities and events organised by the Friends. 

Annual Subscriptions:
Single: £12 per year
Joint: £19 per year: Two adults at one address.
Family; £30 per year: Two adults at one address, and their children or grandchildren aged 17 and under.
Please Note: 
Only three children may be taken into the castle per visit.  Additional children will of course be welcome, at the current entry fee of £4 per child aged 5-17, while children under five remain free of charge.

If you would like to become a member, please email trjhayne@gmail.com


Friends of Hurst Castle


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Valentine's Specials Menu at Ray’s Italian Kitchen

Ray’s Italian Kitchen in Milford on Sea high street have launched their Valentine's Specials Menu for Valentine's Day on Wednesday 14th February 2024.

The Valentine's Specials Menu will be served at lunchtime and in the evening, and features classic dishes with the usual excellent quality, good value and the 'Ray's Italian touch'. This menu is in addition to the A La Carte Menu.

Bookings are now being taken. To book, please contact 01590 645300 or info@raysitaliankitchen.co.uk

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Four on the Floor & Debbie Dashwood

A couple of tables remain for tomorrow: Saturday 10th February 2.45 till 4.45pm.

Enjoy an afternoon of Jazz with Italian Cicchetti and pizzetta, all priced individually. To find out more please click here.


Lunch Set Menu

Also, Ray's Italian are now serving a New Set Menu at lunchtimes. 

Served 12 noon to 2.30pm.

One Course: £12.50 - Two Courses: £16.50 - Three Courses: £20.


More Events at Ray's Italian Kitchen

LASAGNE NIGHTS 

Every Tuesday in January & February 2024.
Lasagne for two plus salad, garlic bread & wine for £39.95

FOUR ON THE FLOOR 
Saturday 10th February 2024: 2.45pm to 4.45pm. 
Live jazz with Floor on the Floor and featuring Debbie Dashwood.

VALENTINE'S SPECIALS MENU
Saturday 10th February 2024: Served at lunchtime and in the evening
Features classic dishes with the usual excellent quality, good value and the 'Ray's Italian touch'. This menu is in addition to the A La Carte Menu.

MUSICAL DELIGHT 
Saturday 24th February 2024: 2.45pm to 4.45pm. 
Mike and Joey singing the Blues, plus much more from over the decades. With an offering of Italian Cicchetti and pizzetta all priced individually.
£10 per table deposit - redeemed on the day.

RIOJA WINE DINNER 
Thursday 29th February 2024.
Rioja Dinner with Ruth from the House of Marques De Riscal in collaboration with Ellis Wines. Food paired with Rioja by Chef Karl.
Full payment on booking £68pp.
To see menu, please click here.

SICILIAN WINE DINNER 
Wednesday 27th March 2024.
Sicilian evening with Alivini.
Full payment on booking £68pp.

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To book any of the events above, please call: 01590 645300

To discover more about Ray's Italian Kitchen, please click here.




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

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Upcoming Planning Meeting for Manor Road Development

We have heard that the outline planning application by Pennyfarthing Homes, for a housing development of 170 homes and 3 access roads on the land north of Manor Road in Milford on Sea, will come up before the NFDC Planning Committee in February 2024. (This may possibly be pushed back until the March meeting.)

The SLAM Group & Milford Residents for Sustainable Development would like to get as many people as possible to attend the planning meeting to show the Planning Committee any objections they may have.

The two dates for the NFDC Planning Committee Meetings are:
  • 9am: Wednesday 14th February 2024 - or possibly:
  • 9am: Wednesday 13th March 2024
  • Arrival would ideally be around 815am.
  • Venue: Council Chamber, Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA

Manor Road Development Site
Picture by Advertiser & Times
The group are also currently working on a dossier to send to each one of the planning committee. 

We have been informed that this will contain; "The reasons why the planning application fails to adhere to the NFDC Local Plan and why the outline planning application must be refused."

Copies will be available to anyone who may like one.

Should anyone wish to go to the meeting, but have an issue with transport, please contact the group for lifts to be arranged. Also, if there is enough demand, a coach may be organised.

The group will advise anyone on their mailing list of the meeting date once confirmed. Their contact details are below.

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SLAM Group & Milford Residents for Sustainable Development previously circulated a very comprehensive email. To read, please click here.

To date there had been over 350 objections on the New Forest District Council website. Many of the objections were on the basis that the local infrastructure cannot support so many new houses. 

Concerns included unmanageable pressure on resources such as the school and doctors. Additional traffic, village parking and potential flooding were also mentioned.

Anyone wishing to express their view can do so below.

To read previous article on the Proposed Manor Road Development, please click here. 

To visit the Milford Residents for Sustainable Development Facebook page, please click here. 


For more information, please contact:

SLAM Group & Milford Residents for Sustainable Development


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Valentine's Day & DIY Prosecco Cocktails at The Beach House

The Beach House in Milford on Sea have two offers running for Valentine's Day and during February 2024.

Two Course Valentine's Menu for only £25.95. 

To view the menu, please click here and select the Valentine's Menu from the dropdown.

Two-Secco. Visit The Beach House during February and build your own DIY Prosecco Cocktails! 

You’ll receive a special kit with instructions on how to create your perfect drink at your table using a bottle of house fizz, Fentimans Rose Lemonade, sugar, lime & strawberries. 

Available to purchase all of February whilst stocks last.

To book or find out more, please contact 01590 643044


To read more about The Beach House please click here.

The Beach House
Park Lane, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PT
01590 643044
beachhouse.reception@hall-woodhouse.co.uk
www.beachhousemilfordonsea.co.uk
www.facebook.com/thebeachhousehw

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Valentine's Day Dinner at The Gun Inn

The Gun Inn in Keyhaven are now taking bookings for their Valentine's Day Dinner for the evening of Wednesday 14th February 2024.

To celebrate this special occasion, they are offering a 3 course meal and a bottle of wine for 2 people at £60.

Please contact The Gun Inn for the evenings menu.

To book, please contact 01590 642391.



Regular Events at The Gun Inn

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Open Mic & Folk Night

Every First and Third Thursday each month from 7.30pm.

Come along to an informal an evening of singing, playing or listening to singers and musicians. All types of music, from folk to whatever you fancy.

At the same time enjoy a beer, glass of wine, your favourite tipple, or a meal from the extensive menu using the best British seasonal produce.

Everyone welcome.

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Quiz Night

Every First Sunday of each month from 7pm.

Teams of up to 6 people. Bring a team or come and join up with new people on the night. (£2 entry fee per person).

Booking for the quiz is not essential as you can just come along and join in on the night, but booking a table is recommended if you are bringing a team.
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To read the History of The Gun Inn: please click here.


The Gun Inn
Keyhaven Road, Keyhaven, SO41 0TP
01590 642391

Please check website for Opening Hours.

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Mother's Day at South Lawn Country House Hotel

South Lawn Country House Hotel in Milford on Sea have launched their Mother's Day Menu for Sunday 10th March 2024.

There will be 3 sittings at 12/12.30pm - 3/3.30pm - and from 6pm into the evening. There will also be a surprise gift for all the mums.

You can choose between a two course meal for  £26.50 or a three course meal for £32.50. To view the menu please click the image below. 

Bookings are now being taken. To book, please contact 01590 643911 or events@southlawnhotel.co.uk

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South Lawn Hotel
Lymington Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0RF
01590 643911

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Milford Floral Art Club Meeting in February

The next Meeting of Milford Floral Art Club Meeting will be at 2pm on Thursday 8th February 2023 in All Saints' Church Hall.

The afternoon will feature a Demonstration by Carole Stables with the theme: 'As if by magic'.

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:

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


Milford Floral Art Club




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Shop Doctor for Village Businesses

A New Forest District Council Initiative, The New Forest Shop Doctor initiative is a fantastic opportunity to see your business as your customers do and learn how to enhance their experience.


How? By receiving a confidential customer experience review of your business, and specialist advice tailored to those results.

Who is it open to? Independent retail & hospitality businesses across the New Forest.

What is needed from you? Only your agreement to be involved.

What is the cost? This initiative is provided free of charge thanks to funding from the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

When? The programme starts in February 2024 with a mystery shopping visit and culminates in an online event and workshop.

Spaces are limited and allocated on a 'first come first served' basis, so sign up now!

To be involved, contact Jim Smith at jim.smith@insight6.cmrn 

This is an NFDC initiative, to find out more, please visit: www.newforest.gov.uk/shopdoctor.

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Help or Learn: Adult Reading in Milford on Sea

Read Easy is a valuable charity which helps adults to read with free and confidential one to one reading coaching, and they are looking for people who may need a hand, or people who would like to be a volunteer Reading Coach in Milford on Sea.

Learn: The coaching is suitable for any adult who wants to learn to read or who struggles with their reading. Whatever someone's starting point, each person will be taken back to basics and can then work at their own pace, so there is no pressure.

Volunteer: Anyone who can read fluently themselves can apply to become a volunteer Reading Coach with their local group. After being recruited, volunteer Coaches are given online training, then matched up with someone who lives in their area.

For more information, please contact: Alison Ford at:

Read Easy
07941 691178

There is also an information session at New Milton Library from 9.30am to 1.15pm on Thursday 8th February2024.

You can also find more information below:

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Broken Bread at Milford Baptist Church

You are invited to Broken Bread in Milford Baptist Church Hall on Saturday 10th February from 12 to 2pm

Broken Bread is a meal as it would have been held for an honoured guest in the time of Jesus.

The meal is introduced with inter-active teaching and demonstrations which throw light on events in the Gospels, including the Last Supper.

Booking essential: please contact Jenny Yates: 01425 613094 or jyates43@btinternet.com.

Voluntary donations to cover costs - suggested minimum £5.

There is limited parking behind the church, for when you arrive.

The friendly folk at the church would be delighted to see you.

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Milford on Sea Baptist Church
Barnes Lane, Milford on Sea SO41 0RN
01590 645469
pastormosbaptist@gmail.com 
www.milfordonseabaptist.org.uk


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Hampshire County Council Future Services Consultation

Hampshire County Council our holding an online Future Services Consultation aimed at 'Making the most of your money'.

You can express your views on proposals to change some services delivered after April 2025. 

Topics include:
• Road maintenance and winter gritting
• Public transport
• Streetlights
• School crossing patrols
• Parking charges at rural countryside car parks
• Homelessness support
• Library stock levels
• Adult social care contributions
• Grants for voluntary and community organisations
• Funding to Hampshire Cultural Trust
• Household Waste Recycling Centres

Have your say between 8 January and 31 March 2024.

Visit: hants.gov.uk/future-services-consultation - or scan the QR code on the poster below to submit your views.


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26 January 2024

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch Weekend

Join in with the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch for one hour between Friday 26th to Sunday 28th January 2024.

It started in 1979 as an idea for an activity for children to do in winter. The RSPB expected a few hundred participants but when the idea featured on Blue Peter, more than 34,000 children submitted results!

Now of course, it’s not just for children, it’s for everyone including the most experienced ornithologists.

Big Garden Birdwatch is the UK's biggest citizen science wildlife survey. By taking part, you can help the RSPB understand how garden birds are doing right now.

To take part, simply spend an hour watching the birds in your area, record the birds that land, and then submit your results.

To submit your results, or find out more, please click here.


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Milford FC 1983 Division Champions

Long-term village resident, Paul Noble recently published an interesting photograph of the successful Milford on Sea FC 2nd Team on the Milford & Keyhaven Real Locals News & Views Facebook page.

The team particularly enjoyed the 1983 season, as they were crowned Division Champions.

Milford on Sea FC 2nd Team
Division Champions 1983
Not only will the photo bring back happy memories for the players, the photo is also interesting for another unusual reason. 

If you look closely, you will see that each players' shirt had a different local business sponsor. 

Paul Noble, who was player/manager at the time, had come up with the creative concept of giving local businesses the opportunity to support individual players with shirt sponsorship. This seemed a good idea, as it enabled more local businesses to get involved with the team at a much lower price than full team shirt sponsorship. However, what seemed a sensible idea had broken Football Association rules, and Paul felt the wrath of the county football authorities!

Some of the businesses are still around in the village today, such as Milford Motors (Now The Garage), Crown Inn (Now The Smugglers), Milford Social Club, Collins & Butler Estate Agent, and The Red Lion Hotel (Now The Lazy Lion).

No longer trading as far as we can establish; Monks Fishmongers, John Whitlock Builders, Sports & Leisure Milford, L.S.Jury Newsagent, Milford Livestock, L&M Milford, and The White Horse.

Jeff Jury recalled; "Brilliant memories. We got banned from wearing those shirts because apparently you had to have a sole sponsor. I still think it was a great idea to get individual shirt sponsors. I guess the powers that be had never suffered the tremendous difficulties involved in raising funds to keep a club running. I was very disappointed with Ian Wooldridge, Daily Mail’s famous sports writer (born in Bashley) coming out in print criticising this idea."

Milford on Sea FC players identified in the photo include: 

Front Row (Left to Right): Jeff Jury, Bob Furnell, Paul Noble (Player/Manager), Donald Read, Binksy Setchell.

Back Row (Left to Right): Far Left: Les Hicks, Centre: Julian Angel, 3rd from Right: Stephen Haines, Far Right: Richard Golledge.

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Curtain come down on successful Pantomime

Brenda Evans, Director of the successful 2024 Village Pantomime has sent this message:

"My thanks to everyone involved with “Jack & The Beanstalk” and to our audiences who supported us again this year. Many people have said it was the best ever!

We had two highlights this year: the first was the beanstalk growing which produced cries of astonishment from the audiences: “Oohs! Aahs! Wows! Amazing! How did they do it?!” Followed by rapturous applause. (And, no, we didn’t order it from Amazon!) The second was the Wild West Saloon – yes, very unusual in a pantomime – but such fun – especially the fight between Wild Bill and Billy the Kid."


The pantomime is such a popular annual community event that every performance was sold out. Tickets for next year with go on sale in October 2024.

This fun, yet professionally organised event, brings together people of different age groups, as cast and crew, who often make lasting friendships, and everyone is welcome to be part of it. 

If you would like to be involved in next year’s panto, please contact Brenda at: brendavoce@hotmail.com or 07702 858987. In particular, they need someone to help with administration.
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22 January 2024

Live Jazz with Four on the Floor coming back to Ray's Italian

Ray’s Italian Kitchen in Milford on Sea high street are looking forward to welcoming back Four on the Floor, featuring Debbie Dashwood, on the afternoon of Saturday 10th February 2024.

Book now to enjoy a few relaxed hours of the best Italian cuisine and live jazz. 

To book, please call 01590 645300.

Meet Four on the Floor, please click here.


More Events at Ray's Italian Kitchen

LASAGNE NIGHTS 

Every Tuesday in January & February 2024.
Lasagne for two plus salad, garlic bread & wine for £39.95

FOUR ON THE FLOOR 
Saturday 10h February 2024: 2.45pm to 4.45pm. 
Live jazz with Floor on the Floor and featuring Debbie Dashwood.

MUSICAL DELIGHT 
Saturday 24th February 2024: 2.45pm to 4.45pm. 
Mike and Joey singing the Blues, plus much more from over the decades. With an offering of Italian Cicchetti and pizzetta all priced individually.
£10 per table deposit - redeemed on the day.

RIOJA WINE DINNER 
Thursday 29th February 2024.
Rioja Dinner with Ruth from the House of Marques De Riscal in collaboration with Ellis Wines. Food paired with Rioja by Chef Karl.
Full payment on booking £68pp.
To see menu, please click here.

SICILIAN WINE DINNER 
Wednesday 27th March 2024.
Sicilian evening with Alivini.
Full payment on booking £68pp.

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To book any of the events above, please call: 01590 645300

To discover more about Ray's Italian Kitchen, please click here.




Ray’s Italian Kitchen
11 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF
01590 645300

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