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19 May 2025

Half-Term VE Day Trail at Hurst Castle

If you are looking for something for the kids this half-term, visiting Hurst Castle is a great mix of fun and history.

80th Anniversary of VE Day
Saturday 24th May to Sunday 1st June 2025 - 10am to 5.30pm.

Take part in a special VE Day Trail, complete the trail and claim your reward! 

There will also be arts & crafts to mark this important occasion, making this a great family day out filled with fun and learning.

All activities are included in your castle admission.

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

To see more upcoming events at Hurst Castle, 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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Messy Adventure for kids next week

Families with kids are invited to enjoy the free outdoor Messy Adventure hosted by All Saints' Church on Thursday, 29th May 2025 from 4pm to 6pm.

This month's theme is Wild on the Wing, and the event will take place in the Community Meadow, next to All Saints' Churchyard.

The activities will be led by volunteers from the church, with parents/carers and children taking part together.

A meal with dessert is provided for everyone participating, funded by All Saints' Church. Please sign up so the team know how many to cater for and if there are any allergies, etc.

Please include all adults and children who are likely to attend with you.

For more information and to register, please click here.

Parents and carers are responsible for their children at all times.


All Saints' Church & Church Hall
Greenbanks Close, Milford on Sea, SO41 0SQ
01590 644992
office@allsaintsmilford.org.uk
www.allsaintsmilford.org.uk
www.facebook.com/AllSaintsMilfordOnSea

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PFA Donate £7,300 to Milford on Sea Primary School

The Parent & Friends Association (PFA) have donated £7,300 to Milford on Sea Primary School.

The donation will help the school fund part of the trim trail and new laptops.

The money was raised through PFA fundraising events and the brilliant efforts of our whole school community. 

Well done to everyone involved.

Milford on Sea Primary School PFA

Milford on Sea Primary School
Lymington Road, Milford on Sea, Lymington SO41 0RF
01590 642945

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The next Milford Floral Art Club Meeting featuring Angela Turner

The next Milford Floral Art Club Meeting will be at 2pm on Thursday 12th June 2025 in All Saints' Church Hall. Paying visitors are welcome.

This special afternoon entitled 'Joyful June', will feature a demonstration by National Demonstrator, Angela Turner.

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 is a thriving, active, and sociable floral art club that was founded in Milford on Sea in June 1983. The club has members of all age groups and backgrounds.

Afternoons feature demonstrations from professional NAFAS demonstrators or workshops led by fellow flower enthusiasts. Floral sundries are for sale, refreshments are served, and raffles are held. 

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 are 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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18 May 2025

Charity Shop Sale, Thanks from The Bridge

The team at The Bridge would like to say a big thank you to all who supported their Charity Shop Sale on Saturday 3rd May 2025. The sale raised much needed funds for The Bridge, Milford on Sea Community Centre.

Special thanks go to the following people and businesses who donated Tombola Prizes: Boots, Coastal Bakery, Hayward Fox, Linda Bagnall, Melleford, New Seasons, Polly’s Pantry, Sammy’s, Sara Culver, and Sassy’s.

The Charity Shops are located at The Bridge on the Hill in Church Hill and The Bridge at 78 High Street, Milford on Sea.

The next Charity Shop Sale in The Bridge is on Saturday 5th July 2025.



The Bridge 

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

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Free Kid's Book Offer from Village Author

Barbara Gibbons-Roscoe, a Milford on Sea-based children's book author, has announced that the e-book version of The Umbrella Chronicles Book 1—Tales of Imagination and Invention will be available Free of Charge on Monday, 26th May 2025 (a Bank Holiday Monday) only.

If you are looking for something to entertain your young ones (8 to 12 years), why not download this colourful story?

“This magical tale is bursting with imagination and valuable lessons, that will inspire young readers to dream big and work together.  In a curious land not far from your own, the joyful Dr. Louise Pluie and the devious Professor Raymond Razorhead embark on a sky-high showdown, filled with dazzling rainbows and swirling storms.  With their magical umbrellas, these two inventors meet, when the forces of creativity and cunning collide.”

To order, please click here. 

To see all books in The Children's Book Treasury, please click here.

Anyone who reads one of Barbara's books and leaves a review on Amazon helps her grow as an author and provides information about her books to other readers. Happy reading! 

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The Children's Book Treasury

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United Prayer Service with Christians Together

Everyone is invited to join the United Prayer Service at 10am on Thursday 22nd May 2025.

This service, organised by Christians Together in Milford on Sea and Everton, will be held in the Methodist Church on High Street, Milford on Sea.


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To read the history of Milford on Sea Methodist Church, please click here.
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Milford on Sea Methodist Church
108 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE. 
01590 641189
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Retro Grooves at The Wash House on Sunday

The very popular Retro Grooves are back at The Wash House on Sunday 25th May 2025, as they are on Every Last Sunday of the Month.

Come along to enjoy popular retro classics, anthems, and party music, as John plays tracks from the best bands of the 1960s to the late 1980s.

You can even bring your own favourite vinyl single to play on the night, and of course, requests are accepted.

The evening will contain a mix of rock, pop, soul, Motown, disco, funk, ska, reggae and R&B tracks from the 1960s to the 80s. All ensure a good time and bring back great memories.

At the same time, enjoy a drink as you step back in time with classic retro sounds from your past.

Free entry, but booking is strongly advised, as these are very popular events.

To book your seat please call: 01590 644665.

Retro Grooves are the vinyl only mobile discothèque and all music is played in classic style on original vinyl with authentic sounds from the eras. Meet Retro Grooves at www.retrogrooves.co.uk


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Pub Quiz at The Wash House

The Wash House Pub Quiz takes place Every Wednesday at 7pm. 

Prize for the winner and fun spot prizes along the way. 

Entry is £2 per person. Everyone is welcome. 

To guarantee a place, please book, as it will be busy. Please call: 01590 644665.

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About The Wash House

The Wash House loves great craft beer and stocks a wide range of ales from talented local brewers. It also sells ciders, gins, wines, and a great choice of organic soft drinks.

Having opened in the former village launderette in July 2017, The Wash House in Milford on Sea is constantly introducing new craft ales to beer lovers. CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) continually lists The Wash House in Milford on Sea in its The Good Beer Guide.

This cosy venue also holds quiz nights, live music, DJ's with classic tunes, and rocking party nights, so it is always worth keeping an eye on their Facebook page to see what is happening.

Dogs and children are welcome in the bar, and there is even a chest of games to keep the kids amused. 

So, if you are partial to a variety of quality real ales or craft drinks, or enjoy live music, you don't have far to go!


The Wash House Micro Ale Pub
27 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF
01590 644665

The pub is Dog Friendly venue.
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17 May 2025

Objections grow against potential Tesco in village

After much rumour and speculation, New Forest District Council has received a planning application (25/10398) from Harden Homes Limited for 'existing garage to facilitate a change of use to from a convenience store. This site for this proposal is 20 Keyhaven Road, Milford-on-Sea'. The upstairs flats would be retained.

The planning application documents can be viewed by clicking here and changing the filter from 'Show All' to 'Submitted Applications'. 

The application is suspected to ultimately be for a Tesco Express store, but this is not stated on any submitted documents. However, Tesco are currently advertising for a Store Manager for a new Tesco Express store in Keyhaven Road, Milford on Sea. To view the advert, please click here.


The site was originally a petrol filling station and car garage from 1964. In 2016, it was converted to a hand car wash and valeting services until its closure last year.

Mark at The Village News, an independent newsagent in the village centre, made this impassioned post on Facebook. 

Please Say NO to Tesco in Milford on Sea

As someone who both works and lives in Milford on Sea, this village is so much more than just a place to run my shop. It’s my home, my community, and where I’ve built real relationships with the people who live here. Over the past 25 years, I’ve had the privilege of being part of the local fabric, and it’s something I hold dear to my heart.

We already have two well-supported convenience stores, and alongside them, we have a number of smaller, independent family-run businesses that give this village its unique charm and character. We may not have everything, but we do our best to serve the community with care, personal service, and dedication. We know our customers, and they know us — that’s what makes Milford on Sea so special.

Now, there’s a proposal to bring a Tesco to the village — and I’m genuinely worried about what that means for all of us. This isn’t just about one store — a Tesco would draw customers away from the centre of the village, affecting all local businesses around the village green, not just the convenience stores. From cafés, gift shops, and services, the impact would be felt across the entire community.

Once independent businesses close, it’s incredibly difficult to bring them back, and our village will lose what makes it truly unique.

I’m asking for your support:
Object to the Tesco proposal via the New Forest District Council.
Share this post to help raise awareness.

Please also continue to support the local businesses around the village green—your support really does make a difference.

Milford on Sea is special because of its independent spirit. Let’s work together and protect Our Special Place, Milford on Sea.

To read the original post, please click here.

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To date, there have been 121 public comments, many raising objections. The number of comments is anticipated to grow further before the closing date.

To have your say, please click here. (Closing date: 6th June 2025)

To read the public comments to date, please click here. 

There are also several online posts with a multitude of comments, many objecting and some in favour, on the We Love Milford on Sea Facebook page.

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Milford on Sea Parish Council

Annual Parish Meeting: Wednesday, 28th of May 2025 at 7.30pm in All Saints Church Hall.

All members of the public are invited to attend. A glass of wine & refreshments will be available.

Following this, the convenience store planning application will be heard at the next Parish Council Planning meeting on 2nd June 2025, after which they will make an official recommendation.



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16 May 2025

Lunch Club and New Menus at Ray's Italian

Ray's Italian Kitchen have new menus, a Lunch Club next week, special dining offers, and a special event coming up with The Rambling Men.

They are also open this coming Bank Holiday Monday from 12 noon to 8pm.

Check out below to decide which ones to book.
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New Menus

Ray's Italian has launched its new à la Carte, Seasonal Set Lunch, and Breakfast menus.

To take a look, please click here.

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Wednesday Lunch Club
21st May 2025

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

  • Lasagne, salad, garlic bread 
  • New Forest strawberries & cream amaretti crumb 

£17.50 - 2 courses

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

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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


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

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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.

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

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13 May 2025

Hurst Spit to Lymington Strategy Drop-in coming soon

The Hurst Spit to Lymington Strategy Community Drop-ins are being held to learn more about the strategy. The first Drop-In is on Thursday, 22nd May 2025 from 10am to 1pm in The Bridge.

Members of the Strategy team will be available during these sessions to answer questions you might have about the proposals for the coastline. 

No appointment necessary, please pop in for a chat.

Drop-ins to be held in The Bridge Community Café, 9 Sea Road, Milford on Sea, S041 0PH.

Thursday 22nd May 2025: 10am to 1pm.
Thursday 19th June 2025: 10am to 1pm.
Thursday 17th July 2025: 10am to 1pm.
Thursday 21st August 2025: 10am to 1pm.
Thursday 18th September 2025: 10am to 1pm.

For further information, please visit

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To read about current funding issues related to repairing Hurst Spit following storms.

Picture by
Chris Runeckles

Please click here.

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A local campaign group called 'Save Lymington and Keyhaven' (SLAK) are currently fighting the proposals for the planned long-term abandonment of Hurst Spit and the potential effect on the Danes Stream, Keyhaven and Lymington River.

To read more, please click here.

To follow SLAK and their updates, please visit:
Save Lymington and Keyhaven - SLAK

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12 May 2025

Tapas Cook opportunity at The Cave

The Cave is looking for a tapas cook to join the team. 

If you want to work in a busy, vibrant wine/tapas bar, look no further than The Cave. They offer a rewarding and friendly working environment where you can broaden your horizons in the art of hospitality. 

Hours will be 15 to 25 hours per week, including weekdays and weekends.

Typical shifts are Lunchtime 12noon to 2.30pm/pm and Evenings 6pm to 8.30pm/9pm.

If you are interested, please send your CV to Jon at info@thecavemos.co.uk or call: 01590 642195.


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

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Village Plant Fair on Saturday

The Milford Village Plant Fair will take place on Saturday, 17th May 2025 from 8.30am to 1.30pm on the Village Green. Many village gardeners and local nurseries will be selling plants and garden-related items.

A wide variety of plants will be on sale, including climbers, shrubs, perennials, vegetables, and tomatoes. Also, garden furniture and artefacts, recycled tools, and other garden-related items will be available.

The plant fair is organised by Milford Gardeners' Club, and all net profits will go to local charities. (This year it will be Countryside Education Trust, Oakhaven and Honeypot)

Anyone interested in helping or having a stall, please contact
milfordgardeners@gmail.com to find out more.

PS: The tool-sharpening service won't be able to make it this year, but it hopes to be back in the future.

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About Milford Gardeners' Club

Milford Gardeners' Club was founded in 1997. 

The club exists for the gardeners of Milford on Sea, providing a succession of interesting speakers and demonstrations for the members. They are also a social meeting place for like-minded gardeners. Everyone is welcome to visit.

Meetings are normally held on the third Wednesday of each month at 7pm in The Bridge, Sea Road SO41 0PH.

Milford Gardeners' Club


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Village Show Entry Schedules at Plant Fair

The Milford on Sea Village Show committee are pleased to launch their 2025 Entry Schedule at the Plant Fair on Saturday 17th May 2025.

Competition categories include fruits and vegetables, flowers and floral art, produce and baking, crafts, photography, poetry, and children's classes.

Entry Schedules will be available at the Plant Fair, and you can collect your free copy of the schedule from the Village Show Gazebo on the village green, or download now on this QR Code.

From then on, Entry Schedules will be available in The Village News and Milford News newsagents.

The team of volunteers are continuing to prepare for this year's event on Saturday 28th June 2025, and for everyone else, now is the time to start planting, crafting, painting, etc.

The Milford on Sea Village Show also has a new website. To take a look, please visit: www.milford-on-sea-villageshow.org.uk.

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About The Milford on Sea Village Show

The first recorded Milford on Sea Village Show was held in the village over 130 years ago.

The show features competitions in various categories, including fruits and vegetables, flowers and floral art, produce and baking, crafts, photography, poetry, and children's classes.

After a break, the Milford on Sea Village Show returned in 2024 and proved to be a very popular village event, attracting over 350 visitors and exhibitors.

To read a review, please click here. 


Milford on Sea Village Show
Di Cobbett
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Clockwork Carousel at Local Band Night on Saturday

Kicking off the New Local Bands Night Series will be local favourites Clockwork Carousel at The Bridge on Saturday, 17th May 2025.

Clockwork Carousel will be supported by rising star Marco.

Formed in 2014, Clockwork Carousel is something of a collective with Martin Gregory on lead vocals, acoustic guitar and the occasional harmonica, supported by Matt Blakey on bass, Chris Buckby on drums, Steve Dyer on guitar and backing vocals and Garth (aka Ben) Finlay delivering on lap steel and mandolin while various other local musicians contribute to a musical melting pot of sound that ranges from affectionate love songs to muscular, rockier tunes.

Supported by Marco, a singer/songwriter, guitarist and loop pedal artist from Ringwood. Marco enjoys creating songs where he can layer vocals using the loop pedal to create harmonies that underpin his style of music. He released his debut album “Mindset” in May 2021 and his 2nd album “Dreams & Realities” in January 2024 with Hangover Hill Records. As well as original music, he plays a big catalogue of pop and rock covers spanning from the 1960s to the present day.

To watch the band and buy tickets, please click here.

Doors and Bar open from 7pm - Music starts at 7.30pm.

Tickets: £10 from The Bridge Box Office

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About The Bridge

Throughout the year, The Bridge hosts many shows, comedy, films, jazz, blues, folk, music concerts, party nights, pantomime, quizzes, markets, classes of all kinds, and lots more.

New events are constantly being added. To see the latest event, please click on the What's On button below, or keep an eye on The Bridge website, or the village's What's On Calendar.

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The Bridge 

Box Office Open:
Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm
and occasional Saturdays
01590 644861
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20 mph Speed Limit Proposal along Barnes Lane and Manor Road

Local residents have requested a new 20mph zone to be introduced along Barnes Lane and Manor Road, and this request is being supported by the Milford Parish Council.

At a recent parish council meeting, concern was raised on the increased through traffic which is anticipated to result from a proposed development of 170 new homes at Swallowfield Park, on land north of Manor Road.

The roads in question do not have a pavement, but are used by a variety of pedestrians, dog walkers, and cyclists.

Hampshire County Council now allows Parish and Town Councils to apply for 20mph speed limits and zones in residential areas.

Due to the traffic orders required, the cost of the change is estimated to be between £10,000 and £15,000.

We await to hear what the next stage may be.

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Bell Tower Ringing Experience & Open Day at All Saints' Church

All Saints' Church Tower needs renovation, and the church has launched the Tower Project to raise funds.

The first of what is expected to be many events is a Bell Tower Ringing Experience on Bank Holiday Monday 26th May 2025 from 2pm to 4pm in All Saints Church.

Picture by Gillian Key
At the event, Bell Ringers will give you a lesson and then you can have a go.

Donations to help repair the Bell Tower are welcome. Bell Tower Pledge Form.

Book your slot by clicking here or ring the Church Office on 01590 644992.

Also, Church Open Day

Take a look at this historical building and the surrounding churchyard.

Refreshments, bookstall, children’s activities, trails, and music from West Gallery Quire.


All Saints' Church & Church Hall
Greenbanks Close, Milford on Sea, SO41 0SQ
01590 644992

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