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06 May 2025

More volunteers are urgently needed. Can you help?

Milford Volunteer Drivers urgently need more friendly people to join the team as volunteer drivers or coordinators.

Milford Volunteer Drivers take local people to medical appointments. In 2023, they made 700 trips, which increased to over 850 in 2024, benefitting 210 older residents.

Clients pay the petrol costs of the drivers (50p a mile). 

Coordinators, who arrange the journeys, can work from home, and even two hours a month is appreciated. 

Both roles make a real contribution to your community.

To find out more, please contact milfordvolunteerdrivers@gmail.com or  01590 641700. (If there is no answer, please leave a message and someone will call you back.)

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About Milford on Sea Volunteer Drivers

If you live in Milford on Sea, Keyhaven, Everton, Lymore, or the surrounding area and cannot access travel to medical or health-related appointments, Milford on Sea Volunteer Drivers (MVD) are here to help.

It might be because there is no public transport available, you can’t use other transport due to difficulty walking or a disability, or you need the support of a friendly person to go with you. They can take you to appointments at hospitals, surgeries, opticians, dentists, and any other health-related events.

The drivers are reimbursed at a rate 50p per mile. You will be told how much the journey will cost in advance, and you will pay it to the driver.

The telephone number for contacting us is 01590 641700. Please leave a message with your name and phone number, and they will call you back.

MVD is run by a dedicated team of Volunteer Drivers and Volunteer Coordinators, who arrange the journeys.

If you or anyone you know would like to join the group to help others, they would love to hear from you. Just leave a message.

The scheme is part of the Milford on Sea Charitable Trust (registered charity no. 1172750) and is affiliated with the Hampshire Good Neighbours Network. It is supported by grants, most recently from the Parish Council, and donations from people who use the scheme.

For more information on Milford on Sea Charitable Trust services, visit: 


Milford on Sea Charitable Trust
Charity Commission (1172750)

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Milford-on-Sea: Village on the Front Line

The Second World War lasted six years from September 1939 to August 1945, and for most of that time Milford on Sea village found itself on the front line.

First, following the evacuation of Dunkirk in May/June 1940, there was a real danger of invasion, and many communities along the South coast were considered vulnerable. Milford-on-Sea was a key part of the defensive front line, and measures were taken accordingly.

When the United States joined the Allied war effort in December 1941, the tide of war came to a standstill and then slowly began to flow towards the enemy. 

Milford-on-Sea was a key part of the offensive front line, supporting the build-up of men and materiel leading to the invasion of France in June 1944.

In just under a year, on 7th May 1945, the Allies were able to declare victory in Europe. The following day, Tuesday, 8th May 1945, was declared a holiday and celebrated as VE Day. 

Village on the Front Line Video

Watch “Village on the Front Line” a video produced by Milford-on-Sea Historical Record Society and experience living in Milford-on-Sea during the Second World War.

click image to view video

Milford on Sea Album: Village at War - Click here to view the album 

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Meet  the MOSHRS Chairman - Chris Hobby

The family name of “Hobby” has been synonymous with the area of Milford on Sea for many generations, in fact almost 250 years. 

Chris, sometimes called Mr. Milford on Sea, has spent much of his life gathering, collating and recording as much information as he can find relating to the village, people, buildings and his family.

Chris has held many role in the village from being a parish councillor to most recently leading a team of local historians in the 'Cornwallis Remembered' Project.

The project resulted in a permanent memorial being established for the famous Milford on Sea admiral in June 2023 at Portsmouth Royal Dockyard. The full story is told in the book 'Cornwallis Memorial Decade'.

He has also published his own hardcover book, full of fascinating photos entitled 'Album of Old Lymington and Milford on Sea'.

Chris is currently the chairman of the Milford-on-Sea Historical Record Society (MOSHRS), a staunch supporter of the Royal British Legion Milford on Sea Branch, and other village organisations.

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Join the Milford on Sea Historical Record Society 

They are a friendly and social bunch, so why not contact MOSHRS on admin@milfordhistory.org.uk, then invest your £10 to join, and go along to the next meeting.

You can also register to join by clicking here.


Milford on Sea Historical Record Society


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Yacht Wreckage removed from beach

The clear-up of the yacht wreckage on Milford on Sea Beach has begun following the yacht's running aground and breaking up on rocks nearby on March 28, 2025.

The removal is being completed under contract with the New Forest District Council.

 

To read the original shipwreck article, please click here.

To read more in the Advertiser & Times, please click here. (The A&T article is behind a paywall.)

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The 2nd Great Sunflower Competition

Residents around Carrington Lane are embarking upon the 2nd Great Sunflower Competition.

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They all start with three precious seeds of the Mongolian Giant variety of Helianthus Annuus, and the challenge is to grow the tallest plant measured from the ground up to the start of the flower head. Only one plant is needed for success, and more seeds are available on request should any fail to germinate.

There is no competition entry fee, but at the conclusion of the event, each contestant will be asked to hand over £5 to the winner, who can then nominate a charity or alternative good cause to receive the money.

Last year's poor results were attributed to factors other than predation by creepy crawlies, such as the fact that judgment day was not announced in advance, preventing precision cultivation timing.

Judging will take place on the last Saturday in September, and we look forward to bringing you pictures of the winner and their giant sunflower.

At the Sunflower Award event, there will also be a Snail Race entitled The Grainger Stakes after Joyce, whose suggestion (and sole responsibility) it is. The contest will be a time trial, and because this will not be a handicap race, it will give small and nimble creatures the chance to outperform larger, more mature competitors. This advanced information is provided so that everyone will have ample opportunity to scout for promising talent and think about the racing colours.

If anyone is interested in joining in these (quite weird) events, please contact Graham and Holly at x.

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Makeover and New Name at Milford Cards & Gifts

Sinan and Kayleigh Hisim at Milford Cards & Gifts in the High Street, Milford on Sea, have invested in some upgrades to their shop and changed the name to Milford Gifts.

When you next visit, you will discover a new floor, a new extended room full of greeting cards, and an ever-changing range of gifts, including Milford on Sea souvenirs.

A range of cards and gifts by popular local artist Shaun Stevens features images of local scenes.

At present, the shop is resplendent in Union Jacks to celebrate VE Day. When you step inside, you will find a limited stock of patriotic flags, bunting, balloons and bowls.



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About Milford Gifts

Sinan and Kayleigh Hisim opened Milford Cards & Gifts in Milford on Sea High Street on 24th November 2018.

The shop specialises in a wide selection of greeting cards, toys & games for children, gifts, Milford on Sea souvenirs, and party items.

Such as, Milford on Sea gifts, novelty items, buckets and spades, beach and crabbing items, swimwear, footballs, ball pumps, skipping ropes, tea towels, hats, sunglasses, wind-up torches, hairbrushes, party banners, ribbons, confectionery, and lots more.

The shop is full of gifts and fun items for adults and kids, and you will surely find something suitable for every occasion.

In 2024, the shop was delighted to be a RETAS Awards finalist and to be voted Excellent for Customer Service by the New Forest District Council.

In May 2025, Sinan and Kayleigh invested in a shop upgrade, including a new floor, new signage, an extended retail display, and changed the shop name from Milford Cards & Gifts to simply, Milford Gifts.

Milford Gifts
35 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF
Facebook: click here
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Pizza & Pasta Deals and The Rambling Men at Ray's Italian

Ray's Italian Kitchen have a special afternoon coming up with the ever-popular Rambling Men. 

Plus, small plates are back, and there are tempting Tuesday and Wednesday lunchtime & evening dining deals.

Check out below to decide which ones to book.

The Rambling Men
Saturday 28th June 2025 - 3pm to 5pm

Live music from the brilliant Rambling Men!

An afternoon of blues, country and folk with small plates and Cicchetti boards.

The village's favourite folk band are back in support of Counselling Together New Forest. 

Join us for live music whilst nibbling cicchetti and tapas.

Booking is highly recommended. A deposit is taken on booking.

To book, please speak to a team member, call 01590 645300, pop in, or email: info@raysitaliankitchen.co.uk.

Small Plates are back

Ray's Italian are once again offering small plates for sunny lunchtimes in the courtyard garden.

You can choose from two Italian cicchetti with grissini, olives, and crostini.

Two small plates for £15, or the current special offer of £19.50, dishes served with spritz, Italian cider, or Moretti. (Additional plates £6. Non-alcoholic drink alternatives are available.)

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DINNING OFFERS

PIZZA AND A PINT FOR £18 
Tuesdays, Lunch and Dinner

Have any pizza and a pint of Peroni for just £18! 

Choose from a spicy Diavola, a moreish Pollo Picanti, or house favourite, Piedemonte, and enjoy it with a pint of Peroni to wash it all down.

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LASAGNE FOR 2
Wednesdays, lunch and dinner

£39 for two - Traditional pork and beef lasagne to share with flatbread & salad, plus a 175ml glass of house wine each.

Pre-bookings only. Vegetarian lasagne available.

To book, please call 01590 645300 or email: info@raysitaliankitchen.co.uk

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Wednesday Lunch Club
New Dates coming soon

The monthly lunch club features a curated and great value 2- or 3-course set menu.

Pre-bookings are only up to lunchtime the day before.

To discover more Dining Deals and Upcoming Events at Ray's Italian Kitchen,  please click here.

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

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05 May 2025

Village Centre Road Closure for a week: Businesses Still Open

Wessex Internet is currently in the process of building a full fibre broadband network in the village.

As a result, there will be road closures in place from the junction of Church Hill to the car park by Barnes Lane and from Boots pharmacy to the Coastal Bakery. 

Work will commence from 8am Tuesday 6th May until 4.30pm Monday 12th May 2025.

Access for pedestrians and business deliveries will always be maintained.

The site will be marshalled for delivery access.

This will be tough for the businesses affected, so please support them the best you can.

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Keyhaven Yacht Club Open Day on Saturday

Keyhaven Yacht Club are holding an Open Day on Saturday 11th May 2024 from 10.30am to 3pm.


During the day you can meet group leads, members of the management committee, and enjoy the friendly club surroundings.

You can also learn about all that Keyhaven Yacht Club has to offer, including:

Club Boat Hire
Cruising Programme
Dinghy Racing Programme
Junior & Youth Sailing
Kayaking & SUPS
RYA Affiliated Courses for Members
Women on Water Group

Refreshments available on the day.

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About Keyhaven Yacht Club

Keyhaven Yacht Club was founded by Captain G.J.F. Adams in 1928. 

The Clubhouse has unique views of the Keyhaven River and the Solent, and contains a members Club Bar with a friendly atmosphere and a very active social calendar, showers and changing rooms. It also has a fleet of support boats including four RIBs and a diesel engine launch.

The Club also has its own floating pontoon, its own small car park, and there is limited space for members dinghies and tenders.

The Club is an RYA Training Centre for the training of helms and crews of support and power boats. 

The annual sailing programme provides for Open Class & Scow racing, Junior sailing, Pottering, and Club cruising from April through to November. 

To find out more the club's history, please click here.



Keyhaven Yacht Club
The Club House, Keyhaven Road, Keyhaven, SO41 0TR.
01590 642165

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Hurst Castle Sailing Club Open Day on Saturday

Hurst Castle Sailing Club are holding an Open Day on Saturday 10th May 2025 from 10am to 3pm.

On the day, you can enjoy the welcoming, sociable sailing club with a spectacular Keyhaven location and Solent views. They are easily the most affordable, low-cost local sailing club.

Club members like to participate in friendly dinghy racing with support boat cover or pottering around sheltered waters & local creeks, and the fleet of club dinghies and kayaks will be on display

The club offers the opportunity to develop your skills through their regular sail training for adults and young people.

There is also a variety of social events in the club's modern, well-equipped clubhouse, and cruising rallies in larger boats.

Just pop along to meet the team at Hurst Castle Sailing Club.

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Rehearsals underway for performances of 'And a Nightingale Sang'

The Bridge’s salute to VE Day with a gem of a play offering nostalgia wrapped up in a stoic northern family who share their war years with us. Six years of joy, fear, love, music, and song.

Rehearsals well underway
The play 'And a Nightingale Sang' will be performed at 7.30pm for 4 performances from Thursday 29th May to the 2.30pm matinee on Sunday 1st June 2025 in The Bridge.

Directed by Wendy Mason (Remembered, Rumours and Absurd Person Singular).

To read more about the performance of the play 'And a Nightingale Sang', please click here. 

Tickets are selling fast and are on sale now for £16 at The Bridge Box Office.


The Bridge 

Box Office Open:
Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm
and occasional Saturdays
01590 644861

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Milford on Sea Pre-School Plus Open Day on Saturday

Milford on Sea Pre-School Plus are holding an Open Day on Saturday 10th May 2025 from 10am to 12 noon.

Parents and guardians are invited to visit and see how the pre-school works.

This is an opportunity for you to view the facilities and let your children see what Milford Pre-School offers. 

You can also meet and chat with the dedicated and experienced team, who will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

You can also find out about the After School Club and Holiday Club.

Childcare funding information is available.

To register for the open day, please email office@milfordpreschoolplus.co.uk.

The pre-school are now accepting new applications for September 2024. You can register your interest by completing the application form on their website at www.milfordpreschoolplus.co.uk.

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About Milford on Sea Pre-School Plus

Milford on Sea Pre-School Plus is a charity-run pre-school based in Milford on Sea.

The pre-school is run by an experienced and established team that provides a holistic, child-led learning environment. It is also proud to be the only Forest School accredited Early Years provider in Hampshire.


Milford on Sea Pre-School Plus
Lymington Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0RF
01590 644684

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Watercolour Painting Course with Aimee Durnell at Hurst Castle

Hurst Castle is hosting the ‘Hurst Sea and Sky’ Watercolour Painting Course with artist Aimee Durnell on Thursday 15th May 2025 and Tuesday 17th June 2025 starting at 10am.

Join Aimee Durnell at the otherworldly Hurst Spit to learn the joys of painting watercolour. Inspired by the beauty of this reserve, let Aimee show you how to make the most of your paintbox, creating waves and shorelines, using colour and texture to explore fresh, vibrant watercolours.

Included in the course:
  • Castle admission
  • Return ferry
  • Cream tea
  • 3-hour painting course
Please bring your own paints, paper and a packed lunch for a fun day of painting adventure.

Tickets: £55 per person

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Tudor Experience
Tuesday 29th April 2025 and Tuesday 10th June 2025 - Starts at 2pm.

Discover Tudor life whilst in a Tudor castle with an afternoon of activity.  

The experience includes:
  • Talk about the Tudor period when Hurst Castle was built, with a focus on life as a Tudor lady and her costume.
  • Two Tudor craft activities, to make and take home.
  • Cream tea.
  • All day castle admission.
This fun, immersive experience will be led by costumed characters and is suitable for all ages. 

Please note, the Tudor Experience must be pre-booked. Ferry booking extra if required.

Tickets: £20 per person.

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Lighthouse Tours
Every Monday - Weather and volunteer numbers permitting. 

Tours of the Low Light Lighthouse, built in 1911 which is located inside the castle, will be available from our volunteer group on Mondays throughout the season.

Call 01590 642500 in advance to confirm tours taking place.

To pre-book any event above, or for more information please click here.

To see more upcoming events, please click here.

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HURST CASTLE OPENING TIMES 2024: 

1st April 2025 to 2nd November 2025 - 10am to 5.30pm Daily.

  • Adult: £8.50 - Concession: £7.50 - Child: (5-17 years) £5.50
  • Family: (2 adults, 3 children) £25 - Children under 5: Free
  • A Local Resident Annual Pass is available for people living locally to Hurst Castle

Well-behaved dogs on short leads are welcome in the Castle and on the Ferry.

Take the Ferry to Hurst Castle: www.hurstcastle.co.uk/how-to-get-here

For further information about your visit, please call 01590 642500 or email:
info@hurstcastle.co.uk

See What's On at Hurst Castle, please click here.


Friends of Hurst Castle

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04 May 2025

Ladies Only Aerobics & Moving Meditation

Amy Blake, a Female Empowerment Coach, is starting a Ladies Only Aerobics and moving Meditation class in The Studio at The Bridge on Mondays from 10am to 11am.

The class is for all fitness and ability levels and is a sanctuary of strength, movement, and healing.

This class is for you, whether you're reclaiming your power, releasing old trauma, or simply ready to move your body with intention.

What to Expect: High-energy, low-impact aerobics and gentle moving meditation to ground, release, and reset.

Amy was an emergency worker before becoming a coach.


First class free, £5 thereafter.

Book by emailing Amy, or turn up on the day.

Amy Blake - Female Empowerment Coach

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Proposals for Parking Restrictions in New Lane & Saltgrass Lane, Keyhaven

Hampshire County Councillor Fran Carpenter published the post below with information on the proposals for Parking Restrictions at Keyhaven. 

I have had notification of the Executive Member Decision Day meeting on Friday 16th May, where Cllr Lulu Bowerman (Executive Member for Highways) will decide how the proposals for parking restrictions at Keyhaven and Barton On Sea seafront move forward. Agenda and reports will be added to the link below in due course. Please click here.

You can make representations to Cllr Bowerman (for or against) before the meeting in writing to lulu.bowerman@hants.gov.uk or on the Decision Day, in person, at the online meeting. 

Notice that you wish to speak must be given 3 clear working days before the meeting. Here is how: please click here.

To read previous article, Pay Parking & Restrictions coming to Keyhaven, please click here.

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New Beginners Salsa Class starts soon

A new 8-week Beginners Salsa Course in Milford on Sea is designed to cover all the basics and give you a great foundation of salsa dancing.

Starting from Friday 16th May 2025, until 4th July 2025, the classes are held in the Dance Studio at The Bridge and run weekly on Fridays:
  • Beginners: Fridays 7.15pm to 8.15pm
  • Improvers: Fridays 8.15pm to 9.15pm
Suitable for complete beginners or those with some experience of salsa.

You don’t need any dance experience to attend, and you are welcome to attend alone or with a partner.

The classes are friendly and supportive, with small class sizes that allow for more individual attention and ample time to ask questions. It's not just about learning to dance, but also about being part of a community. 

After class, the group regularly goes to a local pub for a drink & chat.

Danie has over 20 years of experience teaching salsa, and she is confident that she can help you learn to dance in just a few lessons.

For those who have done salsa before, Danie teaches LA/NY Cross-body style salsa.

No partner needed. £8 for one class, £12 for both, pay as you go. New members are always welcome to join in.


Learning Salsa is a great way to meet new people and get moving to high-energy music.

To book a Salsa Class, please click here - or text Danie on 07787 428714 to book your place & pay in class.

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Your teacher:

Danie Louise says: I've taught and performed salsa all over the world. I have over 15 years teaching experience and I'm now a professional mindset coach - this class is all about bringing those two disciplines together - to move great and feel great!

I love teaching salsa because it's a lot of fun and I've seen how it's helped so many people (including myself) to feel more confident and happy!

My aim is to help people gain the confidence and technique to enjoy dancing salsa, while creating space to have fun and forget about life's challenges for a little while. As someone new to the area I'm also looking to meet new people and I've learned that salsa is one of the most fun ways to do that!


Salsa with Danie
07787 428714



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