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03 December 2024

Come to the First Friday Lunch and support the WI and Honeypot Children's Charity

The Milford on Sea WI are hosting the First Friday Lunch on the 6th December 2024 to support their chosen charity this year which is the Honeypot Children's Charity. 

Everyone is welcome to just turn up and enjoy a two course lunch for just £8 (coffee/tea £1 extra), and you can simply pay on the door.

Doors open at 12.30pm - Lunch at 1pm.

Menu: Sausage Casserole with Jacket Potato and Vegetables, and Festive Apple Crumble & Cream.

Also there will be a Craft and Produce Table with a selection of home-made items including jams, marmalade and chutney.

Our village WI are very active every year supporting local charities that make a difference, and this year they are supporting Honeypot Children's Charity who support young carers between the ages of 5 and 13.

A group of Milford on Sea WI members visited the Honeypot Children's Charity in Southampton on Friday 8th November 2024 and had an informative and interesting tour with Viv Carter, the Community Engagement Manager.

The members of the WI Knit & Natter Group are also busy knitting and crocheting bees for the charity.

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About Honeypot Children's Charity

The charity support children who are young carers to a sick, disabled parent or sibling. 

They provide a range of continuous services that meet the multiple needs of each individual child. This includes Respite Breaks, Educational Booster Breaks, Wellbeing Grants, Healthy Eating and Nutrition and Pastoral Support.


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About First Friday Lunch

The First Friday Lunch is where The Bridge support other worthy organisations in the village.

Any village charity, or good cause, can apply to host a fundraising First Friday Lunch. The Bridge then provide the main hall and kitchen facilities free of charge for successful applicants to cook and serve their own meal to everyone who comes along.

Everyone is invited to enjoy the excellent value three course lunch and can simply pay on the door. The host then keeps any money raised for their own cause.

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About Milford on Sea WI

The WI offers women the opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills and campaign on wide-ranging issues.

The Milford on Sea WI meet at 7pm on the second Wednesday of every month (except August) in The Bridge, Sea Road, Milford on Sea. (Formerly; Village Community Centre.)

Milford on Sea WI 2023
Our local Women’s Institute have a large membership, who are actively involved in the life of our vibrant village through the library, community centre groups and charity shops. 

There are also regular Group Activities, such as: Book Club, Quizzes, Craft, Patchwork, Theatre Group, Walking Group, Art, Drama, Mahjong, Food & Produce and Table Tennis.

Find out more about the Milford on Sea Women's Institute by clicking here.

Milford on Sea WI

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The Bridge 

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Planned long-term changes to Hurst Spit and the Danes Stream

A recent article by Roz Waters in the Advertiser and Times has highlighted long-terms plans that affect Hurst Spit and the Danes Stream.

Hurst Spit
The draft plan is to maintain the existing shape of Hurst Spit for the next 10 to 20 years. 

After which, active management would be reduced, eventually allowing the shingle formation to return to a more natural form.

As a result, the opening of the Dane Stream would be rerouted, and access to Hurst Castle reconsidered.

The walls around the quay at Keyhaven would also be raised and strengthened over time.

This approach has the aim to reduce flood risk to properties and infrastructure.

The strategy for managing flood and coastal risk between Hurst Spit and Lymington over the next 100 years is currently being developed by the Environment Agency, in partnership with New Forest District Council, Hampshire County Council, Natural England and JBA Consulting.

As well as a number of public engagement sessions, the coastal strategy team has been meeting with key stakeholders including English Heritage, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, RSPB and the team steering the neighbouring strategy covering Christchurch Bay and harbour.

To read the full article in the Advertiser and Times, please click here.

The public have until January 11th 2025 to have a say on the draft proposals. Comments can be sent to HurstSpit2Lymington@environment-agency.gov.uk.

To find out more, please visit www.hurstspit2lymington.co.uk


Hurst Castle

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Join in the Reindeer Run around the Village Green

Milford on Sea Primary School PFA have organised a fun Reindeer Run for all of the family.

The event takes place this Sunday 15th December 2024 to raise fund for our village school, and everyone is invited to join in.

The Milford on Sea Reindeer Run covers a 2km road course starting at, and returning to the Village Green.

The event is ideal for all ages and fitness levels, plus every participant gets reindeer antlers to complete the look! 

1:30pm: Registration. Get your antlers and prepare to run.

2:30pm: Fun Run Begins. During the fun run there will be a Reindeer Refuel of celebration drinks and snacks!

3:30pm: Raffle Prize Draw.

Adult Ticket: £11.55
Family of 4 Ticket: £27.80
Family of 6 Ticket: £44.04

Reindeer Run Route
To get involved and buy tickets, please click here.

Can you help by being a Race Marshall? (Training and equipment provided.)
If so, please contact mospspfa@outlook.com.


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The PFA 2024-2025 goals are ambitious but essential, and they are looking to raise funds to contribute towards the items below for the kids at Milford On Sea Primary School:

£8,650 for Chromebooks to support digital learning as the school transitions to Google.
£8,000 for bike sheds to promote sustainable travel.
£2,000 for grass mats to keep outdoor learning safe.
£2,000 to bring back the magical Christmas Pantomime - a much-loved tradition.

Donations always gratefully accepted. Please contact mospspfa@outlook.com.

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About the Parents and Friends Association (PFA)

The PFA are a committee of volunteer parents of children currently at the school. 

The PFA is a registered charity working to raise funds for our village school. At the start of each school year, they work with the teachers and pupils to understand what they would like to have at their school, and then embark on a range of fundraising ideas and events to help to provide those little, and not so little, extras that the school budget cannot cover.

Milford on Sea Primary School
Lymington Road, Milford on Sea, Lymington SO41 0RF
01590 642945
adminoffice@mosps.hants.sch.uk
www.mosps.hants.sch.uk

Milford on Sea Primary School PFA

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Social Deaf Club on Tuesday - Hard of hearing, or not, everyone is welcome

Everyone is invited, hard of hearing or not, to the next New Forest Social Deaf Club on Tuesday 10th December 2024 in The Cave. 

Please Note: The gathering has moved to 10th December, as The Cave have a charity event on the 3rd December 2024.

Drop in anytime from 5pm to 8pm and you can even bring your dog!

The evening is a great opportunity to meet and chat to new people whilst relaxing over a glass of your favourite wine, a speciality gin & tonic, or a premium beer, - and if you fancy, grab a tasty plate of meat, fish or vegetarian Tapas.

This informal social gathering is attended by friendly people from the village and across the New Forest.

Hard of hearing, or not, everyone is welcome.

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About The New Forest Social Deaf Club

The New Forest Social Deaf Club is a drop-in social get together, which held the First Tuesday of Every Month between 5pm to 8pm in The Cave, Milford on Sea. 

Entry is free to enjoy this regular social evening and meet new people. Everyone is invited, hard of hearing, or not. Pet dogs also welcome!

The club was founded in February 2024 and is hosted by the founder, local Deaf Communications Professional, Nancy Weatherson. Nancy also runs Introduction to British Sign Language courses in the village, just contact her if you want to find out more.

To read more about Nancy and the New Forest Social Deaf Club, please click here.


FeelHear & New Forest Social Deaf Club
Nancy Weatherson
Deaf Communications Professional

Enhanced DBS Certificate holder | NRCPD Registered 213333

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

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Hurst Castle added to the Historic England At Risk Register

Hurst Castle and Hurst Lighthouse have been added to the Historic England At Risk Register.

Photo by Christopher Ison
for English Heritage
The historic mid-16th century stone built artillery fort has been a Scheduled Monument since October 1981 and the ravages of the sea is putting the castle under increasing risk.

In February 2021 Hurst Castle experienced a dramatic collapse of the East Wing due to erosion and years of storm activity. 

English Heritage then moved to protect the building with 22,000 tonnes of rock armour in an attempt to protect the building.

English Heritage have said that urgent action is required to preserve the monument.

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To read previous articles about the Hurst Castle East Wing collapse:
February 2021: Hurst Castle Wall Collapses, please click here.
March 2021: Could Hurst Castle have been saved? please click here.
June 2021: Hurst Castle repairs commence,  please click here.
January 2022: Will Hurst Castle be fully repaired? please click here.
March 2022: One year on from Hurst Castle Collapse, please click here.
March 2022: Hurst Castle named in World Monuments Watch, please click here.
October 2023: Update on Hurst Castle collapsed East Wing, please click here.
December 2024: Hurst Castle added to the Historic England At Risk Register, please click here. 

Picture by Graeme Blackwood
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Total Voice presents: Christmas on the Beat

Total Voice presents: Christmas on the Beat on Sunday 8th December 2024 at 7pm in The Bridge.

Join Milford’s own Total Voice Choir for an evening of festive rockin’ fun!

The choir's annual Christmas concert is always a popular and happy occasion, with lots of familiar faces from around the village.

Tickets: £12.50

The Bridge Box Office
Open Mon to Fri - 10am to 4pm
01590 644861

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About Total Voice Choir


Total Voice Choir has been at the heart of community singing in Milford on Sea since 2010. The choirs founder, Christine Mulgrew lives in Milford on Sea and is an accomplished singer in her own right. 

From concerts to festivals, flash mobs and pub singalongs, you name it they’ve done it and had lots of fun and made lots of memories along the way! They even carried on during lockdown in 2020, meeting on Zoom, and twinning online with choirs all over the world, and keeping everybody’s spirits up.

The choir love having fun, singing and socialising at any time. The choir sing contemporary rock and pop songs learnt by ear, and hold very own Christmas concert in the village.  

New members are welcome to join this friendly group at any time. No previous musical skills are required and you don’t need to read music or audition.

Total Voice meet every Thursday (term time) in The Bridge from 11.30am to 1pm and new members are always welcome.

Interested? Contact Christine - christine@totalvoice.co.uk / 07824 388263

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Private Singing Lessons: 

Christine also offers private singing lessons for anyone looking to develop their vocal skills and build confidence.


Total Voice Choir
The Bridge, 9 Sea Road, Milford on Sea




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02 December 2024

15% Off Jaunt-e Bikes Experience Gift Vouchers

Milford on Sea's Jaunt-e Bikes recently ran a promotion for 15% Off their e-Bike Experience Gift Vouchers.

This offer has now been exclusively extended for Milford on Sea residents who use the code 'MOS15' on their website before the end of Sunday 8th December 2025.

Treat your friends or family to a day of freedom in 2025. They can then book a Jaunt-e Bike Experience by choosing from Pedal and Puzzle, Bike'n'Brunch, Bike, Beer & Brewery Safari, Wine Safari, or Wine and Vine. See details at www.jaunt-ebikes.co.uk/experiences.

Child bike options available.

If you book a date and want to change it later, you can do so by contacting Claire or Lisa.

If you are stuck for gift ideas, and with Christmas coming, why not give someone a present with a difference.

For a Jaunt e-Bike Experience Gift Vouchers, please click here. Use code MOS15 at checkout. 

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More about Jaunt-e Bikes

Jaunt-e Bikes are Milford on Sea's very own e-bike hire company.

The funky, retro chopper-style e-bikes have nippy little 250w batteries and chunky monkey fat tyres which make light work of any terrain including shingle banks.

With a handy 40 mile range on a single charge and an optional bike luggage rack they are perfect for jaunts to the many great picnic spots in the village or a bit further afield, - or simply jump on and has some fun!

Jaunt-e Bikes
Keyhaven Road, Milford on Sea
07846 395684

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A Magical Evening as Milford on Sea Lights Up for Christmas

The village came out in large numbers on Saturday 30th November 2024 to see the Magical Milford Christmas Lights turned on and to enjoy the community carol singing on Milford on Sea Village Green.

Talented local photographer, Graham Wiffen captured the wonderful atmosphere perfectly in images, and also a video of the carol singing in action. 

The Milford on Sea Primary School Choir, and our ever popular village adult choir, Total Voice led by Christine Mulgrew, added to the magic, as did the tasty food stalls. Proceeds for the evening were led by representatives of village churches.

You can watch the video by clicking here.

Video & Photos by Graham Wiffen



To read more about the event, please click here.


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Verveine announce dishes on Christmas Lunchtime Menu

Having recently announced that their Christmas Menu will be running lunchtimes from Wednesday 4th December until Saturday 21st of December 2024, Verveine have now revealed their detailed menu.

The Christmas 6 Course Tasting Lunch Menu includes: Thermal mulled wine, Clementine and pine, Home smoked salmon and Babycham, Prawn cocktail, toast ice cream, The trimmings, Turkey (e) scallop, Selection box: Can you flambé an ice cream?', 'Where's the mince pie', and 'Inside out lemon meringue'.

As always with David Wyke's creative Christmas menus, this will be an exciting dining experience, and it is hard to know exactly what you are going to get - other than it will be extraordinary!

A matching Wine Flight and Festive Cocktails will also be available.

Christmas Lunchtime Menu: £48pp.

Bookings now being taken on 01590 642176. Don't miss out on this excellent opportunity to enjoy something special!

To see what else Verveine has to offer this Christmas, including some exciting bespoke gifts, please click here.



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