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28 May 2024

Summer Festival Nights coming to The Wash House

The Wash House in Milford on Sea are bringing the summer festival vibe to the village in July, with retro music nights from the ever popular Retro Grooves.

FESTIVAL NIGHT
Friday 19th July 2024: 6pm to 10pm

A night of classic tracks and anthems from the best bands of the 1960's to 1980's. All played on vinyl to ensure the authentic sound from the eras.

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PARTY NIGHT
Saturday 20th July 2024: 6pm to 10pm

Come along to enjoy an evening of the best retro soul, disco, pop, reggae, motown, and 2 Tone. The music will span the years from the late 1950's to late 1980's. 

There will also be a chance for a singalong if that is to your taste.

Free entry for both nights, but booking is strongly advised.

As you enjoy the music, The Wash House has plenty of great craft beer and ales to savour. There are also, ciders, gins, wines and a great choice of organic soft drinks.


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Friday 7th June 2024 at 8.15pm: Hugh Budden
Saturday 15th June 2024 at 8pm: Phil Mills



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Pub Quiz at The Wash House

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

Entry is £2 per person with a prize for the winner and fun spot prizes along the way. 

Everyone is welcome. To guarantee a place, please book, as it will be busy.

To book your table with friends, please call: 01590 644665.

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Retro Grooves at The Wash House

Retro Grooves spin the vinyl at The Wash House Every Last Sunday in the Month from 5pm to 8pm. 

Come along to an evening of the best party music, classics & anthems from the 1960s to late 1980s. A mix of soul, Motown, disco, funk, and R&B ensure a good time. 

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

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

Meet Retro Grooves: www.retrogrooves.co.uk

To book your seat 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. There are also, ciders, gins, wines and a great choice of organic soft drinks.

Having opened in the former village launderette in July 2017, they are constantly on the look-out for new craft ales to offer the beer lovers. CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) constantly list The Wash House in Milford on Sea in their 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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Protecting Ringed Plovers on Hurst Spit

A recent article by Roz Waters in the Advertiser & Times has highlighted the declining number of ringed plovers, which are small wading birds who have nested on Hurst Spit for decades.

Picture by Advertiser & Times
The Milford on Sea Conservation Volunteers have now installed signs where ringed plover breeding activity is taking place, along with temporary rope cordons.

The key requests are to keep away from roped off areas, keep dogs under close control, and to give the birds space.

There are also plans to install more signs on Hurst Spit to indicate where to avoid disturbing other ground-nesting birds over the spring and early summer period, such as oystercatcher and redshank.

To read the full A&T article, please click here.

Picture by Advertiser & Times

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Hurst Spit Nesting Bird Project

In a partnership venture with the RSPB, English Heritage, HCC Countryside Services, Hurst Marine and Hurst Spit Holdings Ltd, Wings Wildlife Heritage and MCV have started monitoring Ringed Plover nesting on Hurst Spit.

To read more, 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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About Milford Conservation Volunteers (MCV)

Milford on Sea Conservation Volunteers are a group of local people who are dedicated to conserving and improving the wildlife and environment within the Milford on Sea and Keyhaven parish. MCV volunteers have regular tasks groups for logging, scrub clearance, balsam pulling and such like.

In 2020, MCV members were honoured to receive the country’s highest accolade for a voluntary group, the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, which is equivalent to an MBE.

New volunteers, young and old are always welcome.

MCV also run other events related to local nature such as:

  • Birding for Beginner Sessions on 1st & 3rd Saturday each month.
  • Guided local Nature Walks are held on a monthly basis.
  • Creeks and Saltmarsh Boat Trip each month. Sailing from Keyhaven Hurst Ferry Pontoon. This is a boat trip around Keyhaven Creeks and Saltmarsh, led by a Bird expert. Space is limited so pre-booking is essential.
To see details of all MCV events, please click here.


Milford Conservation Volunteers (MCV)




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27 May 2024

Have a stall at the New Forest Emporium Summer Fete

The New Forest Emporium are looking for local traders, or small businesses, to join in their Summer Fete on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st of July 2024.

They are looking for stall holders who sell anything from artisan products, antiques, jewellery, clothes etc., and fun things for kids, such as face painters. 

The New Forest Emporium Summer Fete will be a weekend event where you can pitch up a table and sell your items. There will also be lots of other things taking place for visitors to enjoy at the event. 

If you would like to get involved, or for more information, please contact Wendy on 07811 707510 or info@forestemporium.co.uk.

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About The New Forest Emporium

The New Forest Emporium features numerous traders who offer antiques, vintage, retro, contemporary, and collectables. The emporium is crammed with an surprising variety of antiques, jewellery, furniture, glass, china and curios to choose from.

There are also many items to spruce up your garden, such as bistro tables & chairs, ornamental obelisks & metal work, Haddon stone ornaments and fire pits, trees, shrubs, roses. Plus ponds, pumps  fish food, and water plants. 

Dogs welcome.

The Hive Café: The onsite cafe is open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon cream tea, and coffee & cake all day from 9.30am to 4:30pm. Tables can be booked in advance.

Venue Hire: The inside, or outside spaces at The New Forest Emporium, can be hired by the hour, or full day. The spaces provide an ideal environment for workshops, community groups, classes, pop-ups. wakes, events and more.


New Forest Emporium & The Hive Café
New Forest Water Gardens, Newlands Manor Farm, Milford on Sea, SO41 0JH
07534 442215
info@forestemporium.co.uk
www.facebook.com/newforestemporium

Located in the Water Gardens at the junction of Christchurch Road A337 and Lymington Road B3058 which becomes the High Street in Milford on Sea.
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26 May 2024

Makeover at Milford Cards & Gifts

Milford Cards & Gifts have had a makeover to make it easier to see the vast array of cards, gifts and beach stock available.

The shop specialises in a wide selection of greeting cards, party banners, ribbons, gifts, souvenirs, buckets & spades, beach & crabbing items, footballs, hats, sunglasses, and toys & games for children.

The images below give a feel for the new layout, but the best way to see all that is available is to pop in!

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New In: Surf State Changing Robe. Poncho style with pockets & hood made in towelling microfibre. 

Ideal for the swimming pool and the beach. Available in adult & children sizes. Colours include blue, blue & red.


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About Milford Cards & 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, party banners, ribbons, gifts, souvenirs, buckets & spades, beach & crabbing items, footballs, hats, sunglasses, and toys & games for children.

The shop is full of gifts, fun items, and you are sure to find something suitable for every occasion.


Milford Cards & Gifts
35 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF
Facebook: click here






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Cards & Gifts also available at The Village News

The Village News is a traditional village newsagents and also a Local Information Point for the New Forest National Park.

This dog friendly shop sells newspapers & magazines, greeting cards, wrapping paper, gift tags, bows & gift bags.

There is also a large range of chocolate bars & boxes, sweet bags, retro sweets, vegan sweets, gift packs, batteries, cables, stationery, crab lines for crabbing at Sturt Bridge and more.

A fun range of fine china mugs, stationary & cards with the distinctive Kooks design by Bug Art make great gifts.

Beautiful Bespoke Boxes of Belgian Chocolates can be also made up to your requirements, or let the experts choose for you. The orders made up in their sister shop, Truffles of Lymington for you to collect at The Village News.

When you next visit, look up and you will see a fine collection of framed classic comic book covers and other interesting pieces of popular memorabilia.

The Village News
74 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD

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Keyhaven Yacht Club looking for casual Kitchen Assistants

Keyhaven Yacht Club are looking for casual Kitchen Assistants to help out during their busy Summer period.

The role would suit someone over 16 years of age, and involves working lunchtime shifts, especially over a weekend.

This is a great little club with a big personality.

If you’d like to know more please speak to Graeme on 01590 642165 -


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

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Mandy's cakes feature in prestigious Wedding Magazine

We were pleased to get an email to hear this good news from talented village cake maker, Mandy of Amanda Black Cakes:

"Good morning David,

Just feeling the need to share as I’m currently on cloud nine.

I got asked by a lovely friend and amazing photographer, Hayley of HS Photography, to help her set up a styled wedding shoot at the Wedding Fair at MacDonald Elmers Court Hotel. 

As Hayley is my friend, it’s her who is my go to if I need any photos of my cakes, I obviously agreed. Well the amazing news is that her photos have been accepted into the latest issue of Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding Magazine.

The Wedding Fair photo shoot was an amazing day, with lots of fun behind the scenes, you would not believe how much sparkling water and apple juice it takes to make a faux champagne glass pour!

Anyhow, the event pictures are amazing, the article is beautiful and showcases so many local small businesses we are all over the moon but I have a not small extra level of excitement.

The magazine contacted me directly to ask if I could send them some images of my wedding cakes, some big ones and small ones, which I did. Never in my wildest dreams did I expect them all to be published into this one issue. They have used all of the images I sent them, four in their cake article, and another one on the inside pages. Can you believe it, that’s five of my cakes published in this magazine, I am completely blown away.

Anyhow, from one very excited lady, I’d best send my goodbyes as I need to get this weeks wedding cakes done." 

HS Photography: www.hsphotography.co.uk


Next on Mandy's agenda is appearing as the guest speaker at the Oakhaven Hospice fundraising Dining Divas Lunch at the Captain's Club Hotel & Spa on Tuesday 18th June 2024.

The Oakhaven fundraising Dining Divas Lunches take place quarterly at various restaurants around the New Forest, always with an interesting expert guest speaker.

To find out more, or to book a ticket, please visit

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About Amanda Black Cakes

Mandy initially founded her company in Milford on Sea as Elmsleigh Cakes in 2011.

Mandy's journey so far has taken her from being a computer operations manager who started making cakes for her kids, and on to making cakes for everyone, including our royal family.

In 2022 (and again in 2023), Mandy received worthy recognition of her talents as a baker and cake artist when she was recognised as one of the Top Three Cake Makers in the New Forest.

In summer 2023, Mandy was invited to be a Cake Judge at the New Forest & Hampshire County Show.

In September 2023, she attended a week long intensive course led by Paul Bradford, holder of the Disciples D’Escoffier award which he was awarded for his dedication to sharing his cake honing her already exceptional cake making skills, and one of the world's most respected cake designers.

During the same year, Mandy rebranded her company to Amanda Black Cakes to reflect the individuality of her ever evolving cake designs.

In November 2023, Mandy was personally invited by Paul Bradford to feature her cakes in his display at Cake International, the biggest cake show in the world at Birmingham NEC.

At the show Mandy stood shoulder to shoulder with the big names in cake design from around the world. People that she looked up to, and who’s books she bought when first starting creating amazing cakes.

In March 2024, Mandy won the Cakeflix Cake of the Month competition, this was quickly followed in May 2024, when four of her cakes were featured in an article in the Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding Magazine.

To see see more of Mandy's amazing cake designs please visit her current website at: www.elmsleighcakes.co.uk.

Please contact Mandy if you would like to enquire about any cakes by clicking here, or through Facebook, she is always happy to help.


Amanda Black Cakes
(Formerly Elmsleigh Cakes)
07914 586441

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Nursery Funded Places for 9 month old onwards

Milford Early Years Centre in Milford on Sea high street have made the post below with important information on Nursery Funded Places for 9 month old onwards.

"If you are a working parent of children aged from 9 months you can now apply for 15 hours of Government funding per week.

38 weeks a year to go towards their child’s Early Years Education and Childcare which is being rolled out from September 2024.

If you are thinking about a nursery place for your little one aged from 9 months starting anytime from September 2024 and beyond and think you may be eligible for the 15 hours funding, get in touch."

You can reach Milford Early Years Centre on 07535 051587 on email: enquiries@milfordearlyyears.co.uk, or message them through their social media pages.

You can apply for the funding now by visiting www.childcarechoices.gov.uk.

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About Milford Early Years Centre

The Milford on Sea based nursery Milford Early Years Centre, they took over operations from Milford Explorers Day Nursery and Beach School on 1st May 2024. The nursery became the fifth site in a small group of nurseries owned by The Early Years Group. 


Gemma & Hannah
The Early Years Group was founded in 2017 by Gemma Shergold and Hannah Green when they had the dream to offer the very highest quality early years education.

Both Gemma & Hannah, are passionate early years professionals with over 15 years experience. They strive to offer the very best quality care for the children who attend their settings, with a very home from home, child centred approach to things.

To find out more about Milford Early Years Centre, please visit: www.theearlyyearsgroup.co.uk.

Tax-Free Childcare (TFC)

Did you know you can apply for Tax-Free Childcare where you may be eligible to receive up to £2000 of additional financial support per year per child to help with the cost of nursery fees.

To find out more, please visit: 

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21 May 2024

Bowls Big Weekend - Give it a free go!

Milford on Sea Bowls Club is one of the bowls clubs throughout England who are taking part in Bowls England Bowls Big Weekend on Sunday 26th May 2024 from 2.30pm to 5pm - and everyone is invited.

The afternoon is free and ideal for families, or individual players wanting to try bowls. 

The Bowls Big Weekend event will include the opportunity for anyone, of any age, to have a go at bowls - either in a formal rink arrangement or bowls related fun games. Children 16 years and under should be accompanied by an adult.

For younger children, under shoe size 5, please ensure suitable flat-soled shoes are worn.

There will also be refreshments available at a nominal charge in the pavilion.

This is a free entry, open, fun-day event with absolutely no obligation. Everyone welcome.

To book, please visit: www.milfordonseabowlsclub.org - or select Milford on Sea Bowls Club on www.bowlsbigweekend.com.

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About Milford on Sea Bowls Club

The Milford on Sea Bowls Club was founded in 1933 and provides an inviting seafront location for its members to enjoy the playing of bowls and participate in numerous social events.

The Club’s Green has six bowling rinks that are amongst the finest in the area. Situated on Hurst Road, Milford on Sea, the club enjoys spectacular views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight and the Needles.

Members come from Milford on Sea, Everton, New Milton, Barton and Lymington areas.

The outdoor playing season typically runs from early April until late September. The mixed membership has Club roll ups on Wednesday and Friday afternoons and the club participates in the New Forest and Bournemouth & District Leagues Mens and Ladies Men’s Leagues and are members of the Hampshire County Bowling Association. During the Autumn & Winter months the players enjoy indoor, short mat bowls in the clubhouse.

Milford on Sea Bowls Club-21st June 1933
Photo Courtesy of Chris Hobby
Regular club social events are held throughout the year, both outdoors and in the clubhouse building which has a licensed bar available for the use of members and their visitors.

New members always welcome.




Club Open to the Public to try or play bowls

Locals and visitors are invited to give bowls a go on some days of the week when there are no league matches, competitions and/or special events taking place. Shoes and bowls available to hire for a nominal charge. 

You can see the weekly timetable on the clubs website.

Members from the club will be on hand to help if you want a little guidance whether a new rookie bowler, or an experienced league player.

If you would like to play on the bowling green, please pop in and speak to the Duty Steward at the club who will be able to help you - or contact the club through their website at www.milfordonseabowlsclub.org.

Milford on Sea Bowls Club
Hurst Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PY
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Summer Sundowners back at The Lighthouse Every Friday

The Lighthouse are delighted to once again be hosting live music Every Friday at their Summer Sundowners.

The music is free to listen to, so simply pop down, grab a drink or meal and enjoy the host of artists coming to entertain throughout the summer.

First up on Friday 24th May 2024: 
Ryan Butterworth

Ryan competed in BBC1's talent show Let It Shine in 2017 where he made it through to the live finals singing 'I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For' by U2. 

He also performed in the finals alongside The Kaiser Chiefs.

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Bank Holiday Monday 6th May 2024 at 4pm:
Sophia Handscomb

Sophia is a former student of Big Little Theatre School, and back in 2014 she first took to the stage in the West End and Broadway Songbook at the Regent Centre, Christchurch.

As well as singing, Sophia is now a local mum, and health & fitness coach.

The music is free for everyone to enjoy, and a perfect end to the late May Bank Holiday weekend.


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Summer Sundowners 
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Summer Sundowners Programme


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Summer Sundowners 

The very entertaining Summer Sundowners are now running at The Lighthouse, with live music starting at 6pm every Friday until September 2024. There is also be late May Bank Holiday Monday live music at 4pm.

There is a full programme of artists coming to perform, and you can enjoy their sounds for free.

For all of the Summer Sundowners there is no need to book, just grab a drink and a spot on the sea wall, enjoy the music and kick start your weekend!

24th May 2024 Ryan Butterworth | BH Mon 27th May (4pm) Sophia Handscomb | 31st May Gemma Hayward | 7th June Paul Kinvig | 14th June Dave Baker | 21st June Lewis Power | 28th June Jus Jammin | 5th July Fern Barnes | 12th July Scott Haynes | 19th July Ryan & Nat | 26th July Marco Di Gaetano | 2nd August Allan Bailey | 9th August Ray Foster | 16th August David Mein | 23rd August Ed Martin Duo | 26th August (4pm) Sophia Handscomb | 30th August Jack Dippy.

To see the artist performing each week, please visit: 

Please Note: As the music is outside and weather dependent. Please check The Lighthouse social media pages if the weather isn’t looking great. 

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About The Lighthouse

Situated on Milford on Sea seafront, The Lighthouse is an independent & relaxed seaside bar and restaurant serving up fresh, local dishes throughout the day seven days a week, including breakfast, lunch and dinner.

For bright days, the outside terrace is a great place for an alfresco drink or meal.

The Lighthouse also offer a takeaway service with hot & cold snacks, ice creams & drinks for beachgoers and walkers.

Entertainment: Throughout the year, regular entertainment events are held, featuring live music, tribute acts, and dining events. Plus of course the popular Friday Summer Sundowners.

Private Dining and Events: The Lighthouse Function Room can cater for groups of 30 from Sunday to Wednesday, and 50 on Fridays and Saturdays. Ideal for getting together with loved ones, or for a meeting or group event. Sit down meal and buffet options available for exclusive use hire.

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The Lighthouse Seaside Bar & Dining
Hurst Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PY
01590 718040
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'Milford on Sea is a Timeless Treasure in the New Forest' - Video

One of the best tourism videos we have seen promoting Milford on Sea has been published by Visit The New Forest.

The narrator describes Milford on Sea as a 'Timeless Treasure in the New Forest', who can argue with that. - Judge for yourself by clicking the image below to view the Visit The New Forest video.

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Visit the New Forest

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20 May 2024

Be a D-Day Hero at Hurst Castle over May Half Term

Hurst Castle will be running their 'Be a D-Day Hero' over the May Half Term from 10am to 5.30pm every day from Saturday 25th May 2024 to Sunday 9th June 2024.

Hurst Castle will be commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day landings, and young visitors can become a 'D-Day Hero'.

Bring the family and join the D-Day Landings Trail. Map plotting skills will be tested as visitors find letters around the castle in a Battleship-style 'Hit or Miss' activity. Complete the trail successfully to win a reward and become a D-Day Hero.

As they have fun, the kids will learn a little bit about the history of the D-Day Landings.

Start your family adventure and take a leisurely ferry to Hurst Castle.

Ferries depart daily from Keyhaven at 10am and then approximately every 20-30 minutes.

Activity included in your Hurst Castle admission fee.

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Hurst Castle Opening Times 2024: 

27th March to 4th November 2024 - 10am to 5.30pm Daily.

  • Adult: £7.50 - Concession: £7 - Child: (5-17 years) £5.50
  • Family: (2 adults, 3 children) £24 - Children under 5: Free
  • A Local Resident Annual Pass is available for people living locally to Hurst Castle

Well behaved dogs on short leads welcome in Castle and on 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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Click & Collect from The Paddle on the Green

The Paddle on the Green on Church Hill Milford on Sea, have a Click & Collect Service to save you time.

This online takeaway service features the entire food & drinks menu from The Paddle on the Green. So, if you are ever in a rush and looking for some tasty food on the go, the click and collect service is ideal.

To use this convenient local service, simply visit https://paddleonthegreen.touchtakeaway.net, place your order and pop in to collect when it’s ready.


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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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