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02 December 2024

Cakes for Christmas made by Cake Makers in Milford on Sea

Christmas is coming, and who doesn't love a lovely cake! Large or small, traditional or modern, there is a cake maker in the village to make something special for the festive season.

So, whatever style of cake you fancy you can get them in the village. Cakes for Christmas, a special occasion, or just a treat, cupcakes, brownies, or a savoury cheese tower, they can all be made for you here in Milford on Sea - and at great value too.

If you need a festive cake or sweet treats, please take a look at the list of bakers in Milford on Sea below, and if you click on the website links you can see the creations they make and how to contact them.

I wonder how many you look at before you lick your lips?!

Cake Makers - from across the village

Amanda Black Cakes
Celebration & wedding cakes, cupcakes, and cheese towers 
Mandy Black
07914 586441

Sammy's 
Homemade cakes, cupcakes, brownies, pies, tarts, & shortbread
Sammy Morris
106 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE



Braxton Gardens Tea Room
Traditional Christmas and other cakes
Sarah Relph
Lymore Lane, Milford on Sea, SO41 0TX
01590 641501


Coastal Bakery
Cake range and sweet treats
Amanda Maidment
25 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF
07809 280178
www.facebook.com/TheCoastalBakery
Plus of course, our village Cafes and Coffee Shops have yummy cakes for you to enjoy eating in or to take out!


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Christmas Wreath Workshop at The Gun Inn

There are a last few places for a Christmas Wreath Workshop at The Gun Inn in Keyhaven next Tuesday 10th December 2024 from 10.30am until 12.30pm.

During the couple of hours of festivities, you can make your own Christmas Wreath. The hosts, Kemlo and Kemlo will provide seasonal materials and teach you sustainable techniques to create your own unique display.

Kemlo and Kemlo are a floral design team based at s sustainable flower farm near Lymington.

Booking is essential for the workshop: £50pp - Please bring cash on the day.

Plus, 20% off your bill if you decide to stay for lunch after the course.

To book, please call 01590 642391 or email landlord@theguninn.co.uk

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Christmas Party Bookings

See the full menu at www.theguninn.co.uk.



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

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The Lazy Lion goes up for sale

Following the unexpected closure of The Lazy Lion on the 23rd September 2024, the pub has sat empty with the beer pumps and restaurant sadly inoperative.

In November 2024, The Lazy Lion was advertised for sale or lease by Savills.

The Key Features listed included:
  • 5 ensuite letting bedrooms on upper floors.
  • Ground floor customer areas. (70 seats)
  • Private living space includes one bedroom, office, kitchen and bathroom.
  • Property extends to approximately 2,788 sq. ft and set in a 0.283 acre plot.

The pub is described as: A detached two storey end-terrace public house arranged over three floors, including a lower ground floor access to rear. The property is of brick construction with part rendered and painted elevations under a multi pitched slate roof. The plot of 0.283 acres includes a car park and beer garden to the rear.

There is a vacant hay-loft space which may be suitable for accommodation. (Subject to planning and Listed Building consents).

There was also planning permission for an elevated decking area connected to the rear of the property extending to approximately 646 sq. ft.

The Freehold Guide Price is £875,000 or Lease Rent £60,000 pa.

Fingers crossed that a brighter future lays ahead for this historic and valued village pub.

To visit Savills, please click here.





The Lazy Lion
32 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD

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National Demonstrator coming to Milford Floral Art Club

The next Meeting of Milford Floral Art Club Meeting will be at 2pm on Thursday 12th December 2024 in All Saints' Church Hall. Paying visitors are welcome.

This special afternoon entitled 'Snowflakes', will feature Tracey Griffin a National Demonstrator, NAFAS Designer of the Year and a Chelsea Gold Medallist.

Doors open at 1.30pm. There are also refreshments, floral sundries for sale and a raffle. 

Visitors are welcome for £12 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.

Afternoons feature demonstrations from professional NAFAS demonstrators, or workshops lead by fellow flower enthusiasts. There are also 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 Julia Kitley on: info.mfac1@gmail.com.

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


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01 December 2024

Cookie Decorating Parties for kids at The Paddle

For a bit of fun before Christmas, The Paddle are hosting Cookie Decorating Parties for kids on two dates.

Choose a Cookie Decorating Party between:

Friday 6th December 2024: 
3.30 to 4.30pm or 4.30 to 5.30pm.
Or
Friday 20th December 2024: 
3.30 to 4.30pm or 4.30 to 5.30pm.

£5 per child.


All ingredients are being generously donated by The Paddle, with all profits going to the Milford on Sea Primary School PFA. This will help towards a target of £8,650 for a new set of Chromebooks for the children, to replace the ones that will soon be out of date.


Milford on Sea Primary School PFA

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About The Paddle on the Green

The delightful small café and takeaway overlooks Milford on Sea Village Green and is owned by Donna  Darbishire and husband Harry.

The Paddle on The Green is an extension of their family run cafe in Highcliffe on Sea. In Milford on Sea they wanted to create a place where people could come to contemplate life and enjoy tasty, homemade food and drink, without having to do the washing up or put on a tie!

A creative range of dishes feature; avocado, smoked salmon, eggs, halloumi and prosciutto. There are also; homemade American pancakes, homemade granola, sourdough toasties, ciabatta rolls filled with bacon ,sausage, egg, cheese and more. Added to this, you can enjoy a large range of speciality coffees, various teas, hot chocolate, iced coffee, smoothies and milkshakes.

There is also a click & collect service if you would like to save time by pre-ordering.

The Paddle on the Green
4 Church Hill, Milford on Sea, United Kingdom
01590 642718

Opening Hours:
Monday and Thursday to Saturday: 8am to 2pm
Sunday: 9am to 2pm
Closed: Tuesday & Wednesday

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Tie a Message Ribbon around a Village Christmas Tree

Following a wonderful evening last night, when the village Christmas Lights were switched on, watched by a large crowd who were enthralled by the primary school choir and community carol singing.

The village shops and eateries were also fully in the festive spirit, as many people enjoyed the wide variety of special catering that was available.

Among the many decorations on Milford on Sea Village Green, there are now two Christmas trees where you can add a ribbon with a personal message.

The trees are supported by All Saints' Church and they would love to see your ribbon with a note of your hopes for peace and joy this Christmas.

Add your message to one of the trees when you are next in the village enjoying the fantastic Christmas decorations.


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Festive Sausages at Butchers on the Green

Alex at Butchers on the Green is getting into the Christmas spirit with a range of festive sausages.

Known for his extensive range of tasty flavoured bangers, he has just created the Festive Spiced sausages and Prosecco & Strawberry sausages, both for £10.95 per kg.

If these take you fancy, they are available now.

It is always worth wandering into our local village butcher, as there is always something you wouldn't expect to try for dinner.

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Christmas Orders: Product List

Alex also has a full range of quality meat products you can order to make your Christmas extra special.

This includes, turkey, duck, goose, lamb, beef, ham, gammon, and a wide range of game.

Plus: Pigs in blankets, stuffing, pork pie, and more.

Orders will close around mid-December, so place your order soon, so as not to be disappointed.

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Fresh Ready Meals

As we have mentioned before, owner, butcher and former chef, Alex is constantly launching new dishes for you to enjoy at home, and they are all made by him in his village butchers shop.

Not only are they very tasty, they are also excellent value for money - as well as being healthy and freshly made.

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

From his time as a chef, Alex knows what tastes good, the pictures show some of the dishes he has created in the past weeks.

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.

Better still, pop in to see what is available, and try one!


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

*Closed on Mondays

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

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Hike, Yoga or Pizza with The Natural Step & The Paddle on the Green

The Natural Step & The Paddle on the Green have partnered up to celebrate the festive season with a mixture of nature, movement and Pizza on Saturday 14th December 2024.

There will be 1, 2 or 3 sessions to join in with at The Natural Step's base at Braxton Gardens.

The choice is yours…
  • 4pm: Group Social Hike, lead by Stu & Skye the husky, this part is free.
  • 5pm: Restorative Yoga Flow, lead by Jess (£10)
  • 6pm: Pizza cooked fresh in the courtyard by The Paddle on the Green Team. Also mulled wine available to get in the festive spirit.

To book any of the events, please contact:
Stu on 07787 427706, Jess on 07946 042263, or email info@thenaturalstep.co.uk.

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About The Natural Step

The Natural Step offer ‘pay as you go’ small group classes for Yoga, Reiki, and Meditation Classes, together with Fitness and lifestyle Coaching, Retreats and Workshops.

The Fitness Classes are for all levels and abilities, these include: Strength and Conditioning, Run Coaching, and Free Community Runs on Saturdays.


Follow all that is happening at The Natural Step at:

For all enquiries please contact:

The Natural Step
Braxton Courtyard, Lymore Lane, Milford on Sea, SO41 0TX
Stu: 07787 427706
Jess: 07946 042263
info@thenaturalstep.co.uk
www.facebook.com/thenaturalstep

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The Paddle on the Green
4 Church Hill, Milford on Sea, United Kingdom
01590 642718
info@thepaddle.co.uk


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Step Up Safe Space are collecting Christmas Toys for Local Children

Step Up Safe Space, a Milford on Sea charity and part of the Milford on Sea Charitable Trust, are running a Christmas Toy Drive, where they are collecting toys for disadvantaged local children this Christmas.

Tesco in New Milton are kindly supporting them by collecting any donated items. The charity team will then pass on the gifts to families struggling locally.

If you would like and are able to contribute, please pop any donated items into the marked trolley in the New Milton Tesco store. (Adult &  family toiletries are also always gratefully received.)

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If you, or your family are in need of any help, please contact the Step Up Safe Space team on the contact details below and they will do what they can to assist.

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About Step Up, Safe Space 

Step Up, Safe Space was founded in 2020, and are a non-profit making community support group run by volunteers who support families and individuals in need in Milford on Sea, New Milton and surrounding areas.

They provide essential items, whilst promoting reuse and recycling for a sustainable future. 

As part of their service they also resell local school uniforms. All income from reselling donated uniform go towards essential bills like insurance and storage costs. School uniforms, essential toiletries, and cash donations are always welcomed.

Step Up, Safe Space are part of the Milford on Sea Charitable Trust.

For any more information please contact: 

Step Up, Safe Space

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Meet the Milford on Sea Charitable Trust

Milford on Sea is renowned for people volunteering and helping others, and the village trust currently organise or support a number of village charities and community organisations. 

To find out more, please click here.

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The Beach House offering 33% Off Food on Boxing Day & New Year’s Day

If you are looking for somewhere to dine on Boxing Day & New Year’s Day, The Beach House are offering 33% Off Food.

To book or find out more, please call 01590 643044, or visit


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Christmas at The Beach House

Please click button below to see the Festive Menus at The Beach House.


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About MenMeet

MenMeet is a place when men can socially meet and informally chat in Milford on Sea, as well as listen to free talks in a varied programme.

The group meets on the third Thursday each Month at The Beach House.

The evening is free to attend and open to all men in the village to go along with no charge.

The organisation is done by some friendly guys from the local churches, including Tony Styles. The gatherings are of general interest, and you do not have to be a church goer to attend and meet with other local men.

Please contact Tony Styles to let him know if you plan to go along. Please click here.


The Beach House
Park Lane, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PT
beachhouse.reception@hall-woodhouse.co.uk

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Christmas Craft Fair & Table Top Sale on Saturday

A Christmas Craft Fair will be held in the Village Hall/Library on Saturday 7th December 2025 from 10am to 1pm.

The craft fair features local makers and traders.

Items available will include; hand-made jewellery, aroma oils, knitted products, Christmas cards, wax melts, doggy treats, and more.

Everyone welcome. Free entry.

Village Hall and Milford on Sea Community Library
Park Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QU

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Table Top Sale at The Bridge

The regular Table Top Sale takes place this Saturday7th December 2024 from 9.30am to 1pm in the Bridge.

A variety of stalls including crafts, bric a brac, clothing, jewellery, handmade preserves and much more. - it changes every time!

Come along for hot drinks and cakes, and to discover some bargains!

Visitor Entry: Free. Café open for drinks and cake.

This is a fundraising event for The Bridge.

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New Stallholders Welcome: You can book a table at this and future Table Tops Sales' to sell your own items.

Stallholder Table Chairs: £10. To book please contact:
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The Bridge 

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Free Taster Psychic Awareness Class

A Free Taster Psychic Awareness Class will be held at The Natural Step on Saturday 7th December 2024 from 10am to 12pm.

The session will be hosted by hosted by Lindsay Percival.

Lindsay is an award-winning spiritualist medium and mentor. UKCP registered transpersonal psychotherapist & clinical supervisor, specialising in trauma.

To find out more, or to book please contact:

Held at: The Natural Step, Unit 2 Braxton Gardens SO41 0TX

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About The Natural Step

The Natural Step offer ‘pay as you go’ small group classes for Yoga, Reiki, and Meditation Classes, together with Fitness and lifestyle Coaching, Retreats and Workshops.

The Fitness Classes are for all levels and abilities, these include: Strength and Conditioning, Run Coaching, and Free Community Runs on Saturdays.

For all enquiries please contact: Stu on 07787 427706, Jess on 07946 042263, or info@thenaturalstep.co.uk.

You can also follow all that is happening at The Natural Step at:
www.facebook.com/thenaturalstep.



The Natural Step
Braxton Courtyard, Lymore Lane, Milford on Sea, SO41 0TX
Stu: 07787 427706
Jess: 07946 042263
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Win a Christmas Cake at Lymington Cat & Kitten Rescue

As you walk past the Lymington Cat & Kitten Rescue charity shop opposite The Smugglers Inn in Milford on Sea you will see a spectacular 'Santa Garland' Christmas cake which has been made by Paul Bradford.

Paul, an animal lover, and master cake maker from Cakeflix, a company providing online cake baking and decoration tutorials and based in the Highlands of Scotland, donated his cake thanks to Mandy Black of Amanda Black Cakes.

Although the cake can no longer be eaten, it would make an excellent display piece for any home over the coming festive period, ...and you could win it.

Win the 'Santa Garland' Christmas cake

Sealed bids are now being taken in the cat & kitten charity shop on Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm

The highest bidder can then collect the 'Santa Garland' Christmas cake to take home on Christmas Eve - Also, as this cake cannot be eaten, Mandy, our award winning Milford on Sea wedding and celebration cake maker at Amanda Black Cakes, has created and donated a special Christmas cake to be enjoyed by the winner.

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About Lymington Cat and Kitten Rescue

The Milford on Sea branch of the charity shop opened in the village in August 2010 as one of two shops run by the Lymington Cat and Kitten Rescue Charity. The charity has run a shelter for unwanted & sick felines in Lymington and surrounding areas for well over forty years.

The shop welcomes donations of quality fashion items, jewellery, bric-a-brac, etc. during opening hours. Extra volunteers are always welcomed, even if it’s just for a couple of hours a week. Anyone interested can call in to find out more or contact the team below.

Lymington Cat and Kitten Rescue
59 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QG
01590 678663
info@lymicat.org
www.lymicat.org

Open: Monday to Saturday - 10am to 4pm.

Amanda Black Cakes
(Formerly Elmsleigh Cakes)
07914 586441

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Christmas Gifts for your Furry Friends

If you are looking for some Christmas treats for your dog or other pets this year, then the small Pet Shop in Paddy's Pool in the village can help.

You can choose to treat them from a good selection of fun treats, doggie hampers, or pet toys.

If your dog loves to get in the water, you and they may like a Ruff & Tumble Drying Coat.
The coats come in a colourful range, and are designed with care and made from top quality double-layer cotton towelling. 

The ultimate solution for managing wet dogs!

To buy any of the above, please pop into Paddy's Pool on Milford Trading Estate in Laundry Lane, Milford on Sea.


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About Paddy's Pool & Grooming Studio

Paddy's Pool first opened in 2007, and since June 2015 has been owned and run by Tina Bird who is passionate about dogs, and is fully qualified in canine hydrotherapy and animal first aid.

Services offered include a welcoming canine hydrotherapy pool for your dog. Ideal if your dog needs to recuperate from an injury or an operation, or to support a weight loss programme. The pool can also help gain confidence in the water, or simply be used to enjoy an occasional good fun swim.

These is also a well-stocked Pet Shop, as well as a popular Dog Grooming Studio. 

To find out more please click here.

Paddy's Pool Canine Hydrotherapy
Milford Trading Estate, Laundry Lane, Milford on Sea, SO41 0WJ
01590 643054

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Joint Plan to Protect Local Birdlife

Dog owners and nature groups are working together to protect coastal birdlife, particularly as wintering birds are now arriving locally.

Picture by Bird Aware Solent
The New Forest Dog Owners Group have partnered with a range of coastal nature groups, to draw attention to bird life and the need for walkers, especially those with dogs (and other users), to allow the birds space as they enjoy their walk along the coast. 

The article on the link below, has been written to explain the issues by Pete Durnell of the Hampshire County Council Countryside Service, and Keith Metcalf, Wings 'Wildlife Vision' Spokesperson.

The piece explain more about wintering birds, such as Brent Geese, and many species of wader, who have been settling in along the Solent at the Keyhaven nature reserves over the past few weeks. 

It also explains how various types of disturbances impact on the birds, and ideas to protect our diminishing ground-nesting birds on Hurst Spit and the surrounding saltmarsh.

The Hurst & Keyhaven Nature Reserve Coastal Forum members, which include over twenty organisations and local authorities, have been working in partnership to address these concerns. Several new colourful advisory and informative signs will be installed next year. 

To Read the full article, 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.


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