Monty Python Classic at The Bridge

The Bridge will be screen the classic film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail at 7pm on Friday 15th March 2024.

Join the Monty Python group in celebrating the 48½ anniversary of this comedic classic set in Medieval times. 

With an all-new quote-a-long created just for this anniversary, audiences will experience an interactive and uproarious cinematic experience the way only the Monty Python crew can provide. Get ready to journey into a world of Medieval madness, coconut-clacking horses, and unforgettable one-liners that will have audiences shouting “Bring out your dead!” – and loving every minute of it.

Starring, of course: Terry Gilliam, John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, and Terry Jones.

Tickets: £10 from The Bridge Box Office.

To see what else is on at The Bridge, including the regular Milford Movies: 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

Cream Tea for £5 on Saturday

If you enjoy a Cream Tea you will be in luck on Saturday 9th March 2024 from 3pm to 4.30pm.

All Saints' Church Hall are hosting the Cream Tea in aid of Counselling Together.

Everyone welcome - Just £5 per person.

No need to book.

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All profits go to Counselling Together, a Christian charity that provides subsidised counselling for all within the New Forest.

Counselling Together provide professional, confidential, and affordable one to one counselling for adults and couples in the New Forest. www.counsellingtogether.co.uk

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

Spruce up your car with Milford Mobile Valeting

Since founding Milford Valeting in July 2022, Jacque Higginson has become a regular sight around Milford on Sea as he travels from his home in Keyhaven to regular customers in the village with his mobile car valeting service.

Jacque offers a popular and high quality fully mobile car cleaning service for all of your car care needs, and Jacque takes great pride in his work, as many happy customers in the village would testify.

Jacque is now taking bookings for the first and second week of April 2024. To see his current services & prices please click here.

(*Prices may be subject to change in the future.)

click to view current price lists

The services he offers include: interior and exterior cleans, deep cleans, standard valet, premium valet and full detailing valets. Prices are available by contacting Jacque. Milford Valeting are also able to provide headlight restoration, ceramic coating, engine bay valeting, and Jacque is always happy to discuss additional and bespoke services.

Full details of Milford Valeting services, along with some more information and his portfolio can be found on the Milford Valeting website at: 

www.milfordvaleting.co.uk.

Jacque is very grateful for the support that Milford on Sea residents have shown the business since he started, and he looks forward to keeping the cars in Milford on Sea sparkling!

If your car need a spruce up, deep clean, you have any questions, or wish to make a booking, please contact Jacque on Jacque@milfordvaleting.co.uk or 01590 288221.

Milford Valeting also have a Facebook page that you may wish to follow or visit (Please click here)

Milford Valeting
01590 288221
jacque@milfordvaleting.co.uk 

www.milfordvaleting.co.uk

www.facebook.com/milfordvaleting

L8R House Music Charity Night raises £274 for Olivia Inspires

Last Saturday 24th February 2024, L8R held a very successful House Music Charity Night at The Bridge. 

Who knew Milford on Sea could sell out a night of house music?!

The energetic evening event supported local charity Olivia Inspires, with 20% of ticket sales going to the charity. In total a donation of £274 was raised.

To watch part of the night in action, please click here.

The evening featured DJ and organiser, Keith Willsher, (formally known as Marco Polo), who played iconic house & trance records from the 1990's. 

The whole event was played with original vinyl records from the era, creating a euphoric night of dancing and great house music.

During the 1990's Keith performed at some of London's top nightclubs, including having a residency at Peach in Camden Palace, Bagleys, and The Coliseum.

Tickets were £10 in advance for over 18's only, and the bar was very well supported! 

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Since the event, Keith at L8R has invested in a significantly upgraded sound rig to give a full club experience.

The new purchase will mean that he can now create a much improved sound, and he has no need to rely on sound systems in hired venues in the future.

For those that understand these things (not me!), the system includes: a 5kw sound rig, 2x 25w amps, 2x 18inch 900w sub woofers, and 4x top & mid 600w speakers. This will totally enhance the sound on music nights.

There are also plans to add exciting aromas to create a full sensory experience. 

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The next L8R Event will be in April 2024 when they will be joined by the brilliant DJ Joe Muggs who has performed at The Ministry of Sound, Leftfield and more. 

Joe will be playing a mixture of breakbeat and 90s in a second room for you to dance in! - More details to follow.

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L8R Merchandise by Duff-T

Men's & Ladies Planet Friendly Tee Shirts. The Duff-T streetwear range is designed and supplied by Fiona at Duff-T, based here in Milford on Sea. 

Each tee shirt is 100% sustainable & organic, and the range is available from www.duff-t.com/L8R. 

There are also plenty more planet friendly & funky tee shirts, sweatshirts, and more, to see at www.duff-t.com.

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To keep in touch with all happening at L8R, please click here.

L8R Events
www.facebook.com/l8revents

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Olivia Inspires assist children and young people aged 11 to 18 years, whose families live in the New Forest District Council area and who are facing financial hardship. 

The charity was founded by Milford on Sea resident Nigel Burt in memory of his daughter Olivia, who was sadly lost in tragic circumstances.

Olivia Inspires 

www.oliviainspires.org.uk

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New Forest Marque Producers’ Roadshow this weekend

The New Forest Marque Producers’ Roadshow returns to Everton Nurseries from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th March 2024. Entry is free.

This provides a great opportunity to browse and buy delicious New Forest food and drink, as well as handmade products from New Forest Marque art and craft members.

This is the perfect opportunity to discover New Forest producers and artists while indulging in produce that has been grown, reared, caught, produced or processed right here on our doorstep.

Everton Nurseries & Camellias Restaurant

Christchurch Road, Everton, SO41 0BF

01590 642155

gc@evertonnurseries.co.uk

www.evertonnurseries.co.uk

www.facebook.com/evertonnurseries

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New Forest Marque 

01590 646648

hello@newforestmarque.co.uk

www.newforestmarque.co.uk

Homemade Pie Week at The Smugglers

The ever-popular village dining pub, The Smugglers Inn have a Homemade Pie Week running from Monday 4th March 2024.

The choice of delicious pies made on site include: Steak & mushroom shortcrust pie, Venison, pork & redcurrant puff pastry pie, Chicken, bacon & leek shortcrust pie, Smoked haddock & potato puff pastry pie, Vegan butternut squash & feta. All served with chips & peas.

Everyone loves a pie, which one are you going to choose?!

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Coming Soon:

Steak & Wine Night

The Steak & Wine Night is always a fun evening with great food.

As you enjoy your specially prepared steak and paired wines, you can also meet and chat to the Smugglers Inn chefs and in-house butcher.

Previous Steak & Wine Nights having been sell-outs, so early booking is advised.

To book, or find out more, please contact:
01590 644414 smugglersinn@ymail.com

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About The Smugglers Inn

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

Children & dogs are welcome inside and out. 

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

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

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

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The Smugglers Inn

88 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE

01590 644414

smugglersinn@ymail.com

www.thesmugglersinnpub.com

www.facebook.com/Smugglersinnmos

Dog Friendly

Part-Time Delivery Drivers Needed

Milford News at 19 High Street, Milford on Sea (Opposite the Parish Council Office), are currently looking for early morning delivery drivers to deliver for approximately 2 hours a day in alternate weeks.

 The newsagent delivers newspapers to customers homes in Milford on Sea, and some in Barton on Sea and New Milton.

Your own car suitably insured is essential. 

Drivers would cover the 7 day a week deliveries on a rota basis.

If you may be interested, please ring 01590 643188. If no answer, please leave a message, with your name and number, and the owner will ring you back.

Milford News

19 High Street, Milford on Sea  SO41 0QF

01590 643188

A Ride Around the Globe for Charity

A recent article by local Advertiser and Times reporter, Roz Waters reports that Milford on Sea resident Noel 'Ozzie' Osborne has spent the last four years cycling the distance equivalent to circumnavigating the globe in memory of his daughter and local mum Jo Rivron. 

Noel covered around 500 miles each month on his epic ride since the pandemic began.

All the money raised from his challenge will be divided between Oakhaven Hospice and Piam Brown Children’s Cancer Unit at Southampton General Hospital.

To read the full article in the A&T, please click here.

Noel 'Ozzie' Osborne
Picture by Advertiser & Times

Wings Wildlife Heritage publish Wildlife Vision

The Wings Wildlife Heritage Committee have published their Wildlife Vision to inform the local community of the activities in which they are involved in, and supporting, along the western Solent coastline. 

The primary messages being; support for an extensive Hurst Spit and environs Nature Reserve, clear educational messaging about the Spit & its watery surrounds, protecting its rapidly declining breeding waders, creating sand martin nesting-banks and the provision of high-tide 'cups and troughs' to capture marine life in seafront locations that can be safely observed and recorded by youngsters and their teachers.

The article below promotes the county Local Nature Recovery Strategy and the National Parks Re-new Nature programme in which Wings are involved.

click image to enlarge

To read WINGS December 2023 Newsletter, please click here.

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About WINGS

Wings Wildlife Heritage (known simply as ‘Wings’) was set up in 2022 by Keith Metcalf and friends when they launched their ‘Nature Story-telling’ sessions for youngsters on the Village Green at the May Fair 2022.

The group is ‘not for profit’ and aims to encourage youngsters, and ‘those still young at heart’, to help our depleted local wildlife. Keith's message is that; “Everybody is welcome to help us in our quest to inspire others and enable wildlife recovery on our doorstep”.

To join the WINGS group, please contact Keith.

WINGS

keithmetcalf2022@btinternet.com

Saltwater Doubles Up in Milford on Sea

For a short period of time there will be two Saltwater's offering delicious food in Milford on Sea village.

The original Saltwater at 106 High Street reopened on Friday 29th February 2024 with a new menu and a bright new look. 

Saltwater on the Green at 60 High Street continues as is for now, but we understand that it will be getting a new name soon. As soon as we know what the changes are, we will let you know.

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About Saltwater 

Saltwater has been in Milford on Sea village since 2016 and is owned & run by Tony Michael and Becca Stock. They offer premium breakfast & brunch in two locations in the village.

The original Saltwater is based at 106 High Street, and in June 2023 a second location, Saltwater on the Green opened at 60 High Street in the village centre at the foot of Milford on Sea Village Green.

These 5 Star Food Hygiene Rated restaurants provide a varied, interesting & tasty menu, and all of the dishes have 'a twist' from breakfast through to lunch. They use premium ingredients from local suppliers where possible, and they specialises in creative, mouth-watering and different dishes. There are also vegan and gluten free meal options. The extensive drinks menu includes; speciality coffees, numerous teas, hot chocolates, iced coffee, smoothies and milkshakes. 

To see the current menu, please click here.

Saltwater is a dog friendly venue, which is available for private events and even outside catering. It is advised to book at busy times, as these are very popular venues in Milford on Sea.

Saltwater on the Green

60 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD

Saltwater

106 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE

01590 718390

saltwatermilford@aol.com

www.saltwatermilford.com

www.facebook.com/saltcafe106

Dining Offers & Live Music at The Lighthouse

The Lighthouse on Milford on Sea seafront have extend their Local's Lunch and Thrifty Thursday Offers until the end on March 2024.

Dining Offers at The Lighthouse

Local's Lunch. Tuesday Lunchtimes.

The menu offers 2 courses for £12.50, or 3 courses for £15.50.

Please check The Lighthouse website or social media for menu updates. Please click here.

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Thrifty Thursdays'. Thursday Evenings.

Served from 5.30pm.

Enjoy 2 courses for £15, or 3 course for £20. The menu includes some favourites and weekly changing specials. 

 Offers run until end of March 2024.

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Upcoming Events

Elton John Tribute Night - Friday 22nd March 2024.

The evening also includes a 3 courses meal with the live music for £60 per person.

To see the menu please click here.

To book a table, please contact: 

The Lighthouse at: 01590 718040

hello@thelighthousemilford.co.uk

www.thelighthousemilford.co.uk

Summer Sundowners

Live music is back at 6pm every Friday from May to September 2024.

No need to book, just grab a drink and a spot on the sea wall to kick start your weekend!

To see the artist performing, please visit: www.thelighthousemilford.co.uk/functions

Please Note: The live music is outside on the terrace, so is weather dependent. Please check The Lighthouse social media pages if the weather isn’t looking great. 

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About The Lighthouse

Situated on Milford on Sea seafront, The Lighthouse is an independent & relaxed seaside bar and restaurant serving up fresh, local dishes throughout the day seven days a week, including breakfast, lunch and dinner.

For bright days, the outside terrace is a great place for an alfresco drink or meal.

The Lighthouse also offer a takeaway service with hot & cold snacks, ice creams & drinks for beachgoers and walkers.

Throughout the year, regular entertainment events are held, featuring live music, tribute acts, and dining events.

Private dining and events can also be catered for in the Function Room for groups of 30 from Sunday to Wednesday, and 50 on Fridays and Saturdays. Ideal for getting together with loved ones, or for a meeting or group event. Sit down meal and buffet options available for exclusive use hire.

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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

A Video Tour around Sassy's

If you have walked past Sassy's shop in Milford on Sea high street it is hard not to noticed the colourful shop window packed with handbags, clothing and accessories.

If you wander in, you are bound to find something you like, or you can take a video tour by clicking the image below.

You can also view, or buy, Sassy's vibrant range of hats, gloves, scarves and socks online by clicking here, or pop in to the shop to browse in real life.

Click image to view video

PS: It is Mother's Day on Sunday 10th March 2024, and Sassy's could be just the place to get an ideal gift!

Sassy's New Forest

58 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QG

01590 641909

shop@sassysnewforest.co.uk

www.sassysnewforest.co.uk

www.facebook.com/sassysnewforest

Mother's Day at All Saints' Church & in the Village

All Saints' Church in Milford on Sea are holding an All Together Mothering Sunday Worship at 10.30am on Sunday 10th March 2024.

Coffee and cake will be served at 10am, and the following service will be saying thank you for and celebrating all those that love and care for us.

The All Together Worships are shorter (45mins) and more interactive for all age groups.

If anyone would prefer to go along to a more traditional service this takes place at 9am.

To see Ideas for Mother's Day Gifts in Milford on Sea, please click here.

All Saints' Church

Greenbanks Close, Milford on Sea, SO41 0SQ

01590 644992

office.allsaintsmilford.org.uk

www.allsaintsmilford.org.uk

www.facebook.com/AllSaintsMilfordOnSea

Paintings of Milford on Sea

The Bridge are hosting a selection watercolour paintings of Milford on Sea by artist Anne Chapman, which are for sale or simply to enjoy.

Call into The Bridge to view the mini art exhibition any day The Bridge is open between Friday 1st March to Sunday 31st March 2024.

The paintings are displayed in the cafe in The Bridge.

A few examples below of Anne's watercolour artworks:

The Bridge Cafe is open most weekday mornings for coffee and cake.

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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

Public Consultation on Parking Charges in Keyhaven

Following our article in January 2024 about parking in Saltgrass Lane and New Lane, Keyhaven, the Hampshire County Council Public Consultation is now underway and will run until 15th March 2024.

To read previous article, please click here.

The plan is to introduce:

• Daily on street pay & display parking spaces from 10am to 6pm.
• No waiting at any time.
• Motor Caravans will not be allowed to park from 8pm to 8am.
• Parking Charges would be £1 per hour and £8 for all day.

Initially, it was thought that only the issue of overnight parking was to be addressed, but daily parking charges are in the notice, which means that there would no longer be any free parking close to the beach for locals or visitors in Milford on Sea or Keyhaven.

As always seems to be the case, the people and families that can least afford to pay the charges will be hardest hit. A free two hour period would be a fairer action in our opinion.

Any comments or objections must be made in writing quoting reference: A2039/MJB by Friday 15th March 2024 to:

• HCC, The Castle, Winchester, SO23 8UD
• or email public.notices@hants.gov.uk

To read Hampshire County Council Public Consultation Notice, please click here.

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About our local County Councillor, Fran Carpenter

Fran is happy for residents to get in touch with her anytime on email or by phone regarding any Hampshire County Council matters.

She is also happy to meet up in a cafe in Milford on Sea at an arranged mutually convenient time if anyone prefers a face to face chat over a coffee. 

If you have a County Council or Highways matter you would like to discuss with Fran, please just get in touch with her.

Fran was first elected to Hampshire County Council for the New Milton North, Milford on Sea and Hordle Division in 2017. To find out more please click here.

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