Half Term Tennis Camps at Milford Tennis Club

Milford Tennis Club are hosting Half Term Camps for ages 5 to 16 years old. All camps are open to both members and non-members.

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Junior Half Term Camp is for ages 10 to 16 years old
Thursday 30th May 2024 - 9am to 3pm

The Junior Half Term Camp is coached by Caitlin Inglis, and features tennis and multi-sports camps.

The day runs from 9am to 3pm with a lunch break from 12noon to 1pm. (Please bring packed lunch, lunch is not included).

Members £30 - Non-Members: £45.

Caitlin Inglis is a LTA Accredited Level 4 Senior Performance Coach.

To Book please click here

or for more information contact:

coaching@milfordtennisandsquash.net

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Half Term Camp is for ages 8 to 10 years old

Wednesday 29th May 2024 - 9am to 12.30pm

Mini Orange/Green Tennis Camp working on the fundamentals of tennis, such as, movement, coordination, technique and matchplay. Ideal for Beginners, Improvers, and Intermediate.

Members £18 - Non-Members: £25

To Book please click here

or for more information contact:

headcoach@milfordtennisandsquash.net

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Half Term Camp is for ages 5 to 10 years old

Tuesday 28th May 2024 - 9am to 12.30pm

Mini Red Tennis Camp will cover all aspects of tennis from movement, co-ordination, racket and ball skills and technique. Ideal for Beginners, Improvers, and Intermediate.

To Book please click here

or for more information contact:

headcoach@milfordtennisandsquash.net

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Milford Tennis & Squash Club

New members are always warmly welcomed at Milford Tennis & Squash Club, simply pop down to take a look and have a chat!

For more information please contact: club@milfordtennisandaquash.net

If you have any questions about coaching sessions, please do not hesitate to contact:

Dan: headcoach@milfordtennisandsquash.net or 

Caitlin: coaching@milfordtennisandsquash.net

Milford Tennis & Squash Club

Lucerne Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PL

01590 643899

club@milfordtennisandsquash.net

www.milfordtennisandsquash.net

www.facebook.com/milfordtennissquash

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Neal’s Yard Remedies from Ellie

Local Milford on Sea resident, Ellie Whitehall is a Neal's Yard Remedies consultant for their award winning health and beauty products that are natural, organic and ethical.

Ellie is an aromatherapist and can supply the full range of Neal's Yard Remedies oils and skincare products.  

She also offers workshops about Menopause, aging well, aromatherapy and skincare. If you are interested in holding any of these or would like further information do get in touch.

To see Ellie's range, please click here.

Neal’s Yard Remedies - Independent Consultant

Ellie Whitehall

07712 484852

elliewhitehall24@gmail.com

https://uk.nyrorganic.com/shop/EllieWhitehall

PS: Cat Sitting Service

Ellie can also provide a cat sitting service. So if you are out at work, or you are going away for a few days, or a week, she can pop round to feed your cat, and as she says ' give them plenty of cuddles'. She is also happy to water your plants.

To find out more and to see Ellie's availability and prices, please visit https://catinaflat.co.uk/pet-sitter/540071.

Kingfisher Home Care Services in Milford on Sea

Kingfisher Home Care is a local company that offers domiciliary care services in Milford on Sea.

They provide a full range of personal care, from assisting with washing and dressing in the morning to aiding with toileting during the day, administering medications, medication prompt, preparing meals, household tasks, assisting with shopping, and companionship, etc.

They are well trained and equipped to provide all types of home-based care services. They are also open to assisting someone who is fully mobile but has dementia and requires assistance with cooking and cleaning. 

Kingfisher Home Care look to provide a high quality of care with a CQC overall rating of Good.

The company operate a 24 hours 7 days a week service, and their office is open from 8 am to 5 pm with an outside of office hours contact service.

To read some five star reviews, please click here.

www.kingfisherhomecare.uk

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Job Opportunities at Kingfisher Home Care

Kingfisher Home Care are looking for reliable and hardworking community carers to join their small team based in Milford on Sea. 

No experience necessary and all training provided. Excellent pay and enhanced weekend rates and bank holiday, paid mileage, pension scheme. Both full and part time positions available. Can be flexible with hours and available work some weekends. Must have own transport and driving licence.

If anyone interested, please get in touch.

Kingfisher Home Care

chloe@kingfisherhomecare.uk

scott@kingfisherhomecare.uk  

01590 644456 - 01425 456460

www.kingfisherhomecare.uk

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Serendip Home Care also offer a range of home care services in the village.

Serendip is part of Milford on Sea's Hillyfield Rest Home a family owned and run care provider.

Formed in April 2018 Serendip Home Care if there to help in the local community. Their aim is to provide high standards of person-centred care across the south of England and specialises in hourly home care visits and 24 hour live-in-care.

To find out more please click here.

Serendip Home Care

Hillyfield Rest Home

Barnes Lane Milford on Sea, SO41 0RP

www.serendiphomecare.co.uk

www.facebook.com/serendiphomecare

New Type 1 Diabetes Support Group

We have spotted that there is a new Type 1 Diabetes Support Group on Facebook for local people.

The new group covers those who live in Milford on Sea and across the New Forest, and new members are being invited to provide support and information for each other.

To join the group, or to find out more, please click here.

The Karen Pitt Sextet at JAM on Friday

 This month’s jazz guests at JAM on Friday 24th May 2024 at 8pm are The Karen Pitt Sextet.

This fabulous group of musicians led by Swing Unlimited Big Band’s talented songstress Karen Pitt was founded in 2009 and has been wowing audiences ever since. The musical talents of SUBB are showcased in a more intimate manner with Karen’s vocals at the forefront of their beautiful jazz sound.

Meet the Band: please click here.

The evening will be hosted by local band, Windmill.

Entry: £12. Buy ticket in advance, or pay on door. 

Bar open on night. Everyone welcome.

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About Jam (Jazz at Milford)

JAM presents live Jazz & Swing Every Fourth Friday at The Bridge.

Entry is £12 and you can buy tickets in advance, or pay on door. The bar is also open for you to enjoy a drink during the show.

Acts are booked several months in advance and can be seen at:

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk/calendar/whats-on.

Everyone is welcome.

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The Bridge has a wide variety of entertainment with something for everyone. 

Check out what is coming up at www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk/whats-on.

The Bridge 

Formerly: Milford on Sea Community Centre

Sea Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PH

01590 644861

enquiries@moscommunitycentre.org.uk

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

www.facebook.com/MoS-Community-Centre

The Bridge Box Office Open:

Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm

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Miggy Walks a Marathon for Oakhaven

Local Milford on Sea artist, Miggy Flux yesterday completed a 26 mile walk in 10 hours in aid of the Oakhaven Hospice Trust, raising over £1000 so far.

Ten years ago Miggy had a total knee replacement. Before starting training, she had to get her knee checked out as she had been told that the type of prosthesis she had has now been withdrawn due to some causing problems! 

Prior to completing the walk, Miggy trained by walking the entire course in sections, before taking it all on in one go.

Miggy is still accepting donations for Oakhaven, if you would like to know more, please click here.

Well done Miggy, you have shown what can be done when someone has the determination to complete a challenge.

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About Miggy Flux

Miggy is an accomplished artist who lives in Milford on Sea. Her painting are atmospheric and often feature seascapes and landscapes.

She is also chairman of the Milford Art Group.

Miggy has had a colourful life, having been born in Pakistan, childhood in India, Retired Registered Nurse, She loves sailing, the sea, travelling, adventure, painting, her dog and husband, - and food!

In 2023, Miggy won a prize for her painting at the New Forest County Show. She also reached the final round of SAA Artists of the Year 2023. 

You can see more of Miggy's art on her Facebook page. Please click here.

Miggy Flux

07565 591102 - 01590 642706

miggyandneal@hotmail.co.uk

Salsa Night with Atlantico and Danie at The Bridge

Anyone who likes to take to the floor with a Latin beat, os simply enjoys watching Salsa Dancing, then the Salsa Night with Atlantico and Danie on Saturday 1st June at The Bridge is just for you.

Get ready to sizzle and shake with our very own village Salsa teacher, Danie Evergreen. She’ll take you by the hand and lead you down the spicy path of salsa, so you can groove to the beats of Atlantico.

Atlantico’s music is a nod to the glorious era of Cumbia in the 1900s, when legends like Lucho Bermudez and Climaco Sarmiento ruled the airwaves. 

But don’t be fooled, their high energy and passion will make your body move to ANY tropical rhythm from Colombia’s Atlantic coast, be it cumbia, vallenato, salsa, merengue or mambo.

So grab your dancing shoes and let’s get this party started!

Tickets: £15 from The Bridge Box Office.

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Salsa Classes with Dani

Danie's also holds Salsa Classes in Milford on Sea every Friday.

The classes are friendly and supportive, with small numbers so that you get more attention and plenty of time to ask questions. It's not just about learning to dance but being part of a community. The dancers regularly go to a local pub for a drink & chat after class.

All abilities welcome. For those who have done salsa before the classes teach LA/NY Cross body style salsa.

click image to watch a class

Salsa Classes held on Fridays in The Bridge Dance Studio.

- Beginners: 7.15pm to 8.15pm

- Improvers 8.15pm to 9.15pm

Pay as you go. £8 for one class, £12 for both.

Book your class at The Bridge Box Office.

For more information, and questions answered, please click here.

Salsa with Danie

danie@evergreen-coaching.co.uk

https://salsa.evergreen-coaching.co.uk

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The Bridge has a wide variety of entertainment with something for everyone. 

Check out what is coming up at www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk/whats-on.

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The Bridge 

Formerly: Milford on Sea Community Centre

Sea Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PH

01590 644861

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

www.facebook.com/MoS-Community-Centre

The Bridge Box Office Open:

Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm

Look Out for Red Hats This Weekend

As you wander around the village this weekend you may see ladies resplendent in Red Hats and wonder what the red hats signify.

Well, the girls are a fun bunch of members from the Red Hat Society. This weekend a group of 50 members are staying at South Lawn Country Hotel and looking to have a great time in Milford on Sea.

Give them a wave if you see them, I'm sure they would be happy to chat too.

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About The Red Hat Society

The Red Hat Society is a unique international playgroup for women that promotes our passion of fun, friendship, fitness, the freedom to express ourselves in positive ways, and a dedication to the fulfilment of lifelong dreams, gained all through the power of fun!

The Red Hat Society

www.redhatsociety.com

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About South Lawn Country Hotel and Cedar Tree Restaurant

South Lawn is a busy hotel in an enviable location with an excellent reputation for both the hotel and its restaurant, The Cedar Tree. This charming country hotel is dog friendly and set in five acres of landscaped grounds, close to Milford on Sea village and the coast.

Since late 2015, the hotel has been privately owned & managed by Tim & Nikki Wedgwood.

The Cedar Tree Restaurant is open to all and serves tasty breakfasts, great value lunches, as well as delicious afternoon cream teas, which can be served in the hotel gardens. In the evenings, traditional and international cuisine is served with a wide range of fine wines available to complement your meal.

The Terrace is ideal for exclusive and relaxed outdoor entertaining and for light lunches and leisurely afternoon teas.

Accommodation: In spring 2022, South Lawn added 24 new bedrooms in a new extension, taking the hotel to 51 en-suite bedrooms with the majority having views over the gardens and beyond. 

The hotel is dog friendly and your furry friend is welcome to stay in a designated room.

Event Venue: In 2023, the hotel added The Pavilion to replace The Cornwallis Suite. This large space is 18m x 9m and can be used as one large private hire room or event space, it can also be divided into 3 smaller suites for use by as few as 20 people. Each side has bi-folds doors which open onto semi-private terraces.

There is also a boardroom for smaller private meetings or gatherings.

South Lawn Country Hotel Awards: In the Summer of 2023, South Lawn was rated as 'Excellent' on TripAdvisor, and the No.1 hotel in the New Forest. TripAdvisor also recognised South Lawn as the 'No1 Best Value' of 2,955 places to stay in the UK. 

In 2024, South Lawn were accredited with the 'Best of the Best' Award by Tripadvisor, a recognition achieved by only 1% of hotels worldwide, and they were also No.14 in the world in the Tripadvisor Best Pet Friendly Hotels.

South Lawn Hotel & Cedar Tree Restaurant

Lymington Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0RF

01590 643911

events@southlawnhotel.co.uk

www.southlawnhotel.co.uk

www.facebook.com/southlawnhotel

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Vote for Verveine in the Good Food Guide Awards

Verveine, the highly regarded fish restaurant in Milford on Sea, have been nominated for the Top 100 Local Independent Restaurants in the UK by the Good Food Guide.

It would be great if the village could get behind them and help them to win!

To find out more, or to vote, please click here.

Address for voting: 

Verveine, 98 High Street, Milford on Sea, Hampshire, SO41 0QE.

All Nomination have the chance to win a £250 restaurant voucher.

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About Verveine Fishmarket Restaurant

Verveine was opened in February 2010 by renowned chef/patron David Wykes. This exceptional fish restaurant provides a unique dining experience, whilst serving imaginative, unusual, and exciting modern dishes. A visit to Verveine ensures high quality dining in a relaxed atmosphere.

The restaurant holds a Five Star Exceptional Food Rating in the renowned Harden's Guide.

To read more about this fascinating restaurant, please click here.

Verveine Fishmarket Restaurant
98 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE
01590 642176

info@verveine.co.uk
www.verveine.co.uk

www.facebook.com/VerveineFishMarketRestaurant

New Facebook page for Silva Handyman Solutions

At the end of last month we ran the article below about Jay and his handyman services in Milford on Sea village. He has now launched a new dedicated Facebook page for Silva Handyman Solutions.

To visit Jay's new Facebook page which contains examples of his work and odd jobs completed, please click here.

Silva Handyman Solutions
07415 358532  
jrui.silva@hotmail.com
Facebook - Please click here.

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Jay - The Singing Village Handyman

Jay Laroye originates from Portugal, and now lives with his family in Milford on Sea providing handyman services.

Jay is happy to help out wherever he can, with things such as; odd jobs, flat pack assembly, plumbing, and a lot more... He also has a van for things you might like to move or have collected locally.

His Facebook page also has lots of compliments from satisfied customers.

If you need something doing, you can contact Jay on 07415 358532 or jaylaroye@hotmail.com.

As well as his handyman services, Jay is an accomplished Portuguese musician, and the lead singer/songwriter at Página Jay Laroye.

One of his tracks below, Dáme tú Amor (Give me your Love) has a video featuring Jay and scenes in and around Milford on Sea. 

Click image to listen to Dáme tú Amor by Jay Laroye

You can see more of Jay's music videos on his YouTube channel at: www.youtube.com/user/jaylaroye.

Silva Handyman Solutions
07415 358532  
jrui.silva@hotmail.com
Facebook - Please click here.

Free Sausages for chosen reviews at Butchers on the Green

Butchers on the Green are looking to celebrate the launch of their new look shop and are asking for your help.

Alex is asking his customers to write a single line customer review of the shop, the products, and/or the team, which will then be written up on one of the shops chalk boards.

The reviews chosen to be used for promotion will receive 6 free sausages, plus all reviews will be put into a draw for a £10 meat voucher to use in store.

Alex sends his thanks for your ongoing support. Please spread the word far and wide to support one of our valuable local village businesses.

Bargain BBQ Bundle - Offer Extended throughout May

The recently launched Bargain BBQ Bundle below has proved so popular that Alex has decided to continue the offer throughout the whole month of May 2024.

• 4x  marinated chicken thighs 
• 4x chicken kebabs 
• 4x pork sausages 
• 4x Chinese pork steaks 
• 4x steak burgers
• 4x minted lamb chops 
• 4x lamb koftas

Normal Retail Price: £42.95 

Special Offer Price: £32.50 

- Saving over £10.

It is also worth popping in to see what delicious ready meals Alex has created, and which you can enjoy for your coming meals in the week.

To keep up to date with the current offers and new ready meal dishes at Butchers on the Green, just keep an eye on their Facebook page at:

facebook.com/butchersonthegreen.

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About Butchers on the Green

Alex Farr is an experienced butcher and former chef, and the owner of Milford on Sea's independently owned traditional butchers shop. 

As you may expect, you can buy butcher prepared prime meat cuts & roast joints, steaks, numerous homemade sausage flavours, gluten free sausages, handmade burgers, traditionally cured bacon, mince, ham, pate, chorizo, savoury pies & pasties and in the summer BBQ packs. 

Picture by the
Advertiser & Times

He also offers an ever changing variety of creative, handmade pre-prepared ready meal dishes which are easy to cook and great value.

Added to this, Butchers on the Green regularly have great value Meat Bundles Offers, tasty homemade sandwich fillers, pork scratchings, and a range of cheeses, chutneys, relishes and eggs.

There is also frozen fish available, which includes cod, salmon, haddock, smoked haddock, hake, sea bass, skate wings, dressed crab, king prawns, jumbo fish fingers, and gluten free fish cakes. If you have a favourite fish, Alex can order it in for you. Single portions available.

Butchers on the Green can even offer hog roasts for private events.

Meat Gift Vouchers

£10 Gift Vouchers are something different as a present, and available all year round as the perfect practical gift.

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.

Fine Southern Gents at The Smugglers on Friday

The Smugglers Inn in Milford on Sea have Free Live Music this Friday 17th May 2024 from 9pm.

The Fine Southern Gents will provide an evening of live music, playing popular tunes to get you up dancing or foot tapping! 

The Smugglers excellent menu will be also available. Table bookings now open if you want to ensure getting a seat. Walk-in's also welcome.

Just come down and enjoy the music over a meal, or just a few drinks!

To book: 01590 644414 -smugglersinn@ymail.com

Meet the Fine Southern Gents: www.facebook.com/finesoutherngents

Meet The Fine Southern Gents - please click here.

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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.

The Smugglers Inn

88 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE

01590 644414

smugglersinn@ymail.com

www.thesmugglersinnpub.com

www.facebook.com/Smugglersinnmos

Milford on Sea Rowing Regatta this Saturday

The ever popular Milford on Sea Coastal Rowing Regatta takes place this Saturday 18th May 2024 just off Milford on Sea seafront.

Racing starts from 10am and can be viewed from Milford on Sea beach throughout the day and it is always fun to watch as the competition unfolds.

This regatta is part of the Hants and Dorset Championship Regatta of the summer season and will be a day full of coastal racing.

The Milford on Sea Rowing Regatta is part sponsored by Visit Milford on Sea and hosted by:

Lymington Rowing Club

www.lymingtonrowingclub.org

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Captain Crackers and The Rambling Men coming to The Gun Inn

Captain Crackers and The Curiosities will be back at The Gun Inn in Keyhaven with a brand new line up, and special guests on stage, The Rambling Men, from 7.30pm om Wednesday 22nd May 2024. Admission is free.

The Rambling Men are a local local trio who will playing pop, country and jazz, as you enjoy a drink or meal.

Captain Crackers and the Curiosities are a colourful band based in the New Forest, who describe themselves as "musicians who love frolicking through wildflower meadows, splashing across picturesque chalk streams, getting lost in ancient woodland and fetching up sweaty and bedraggled at The Gun Inn."

This unique event is described as an evening of music and mayhem!

If you are coming just for a drink, there is a good selection of real ales alongside a fully stocked bar and there is no need to book.

Tables for dining will be limited so please call, email, or book online to reserve a table for dinner.

Meet  Captain Crackers:

www.captaincrackers.band 

To watch & hear them in action, please click here.

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Regular Events at The Gun

Quiz Night at The Gun Inn

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 highly recommended if you are bringing a team.

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Folk Band & Open Mic Night at The Gun Inn

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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The Gun Inn also now offer on Monday & Tuesdays, a Soup and Sandwich Menu between 12 noon to 3.30pm (Full lunch menu available on other days - Pub bar open from 11.30am to 7pm.)

The Gun Inn

Keyhaven Road, Keyhaven, SO41 0TP

01590 642391

landlord@theguninn.co.uk

www.facebook.com/theguninnkeyhaven

www.theguninn.co.uk

The Gun is now Open Daily from 11.30am to 7pm. (Please check for kitchen serving times)

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