Free Gigs by New Forest Big Band

The New Forest Big Band are performing a number of Free Gigs at the South Lawn Hotel throughout this year.

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The band play a variety of music from the big band era, including: Glenn Miller, Ted Heath and Joe Loss

The evenings takes place on the majority of Thursday evening and full details can be found at: www.milfordonseacalendar.org  

The South Lawn bar will be open, as will their restaurant should you wish to complete your evening with a tasty meal.

New Forest Big Band
www.newforestbigband.co.uk

South Lawn Hotel
www.southlawnhotel.co.uk

New Team at The White Horse

The White Horse, have brand new staff, brand new management, brand new chef and a brand new menu. 

Sarah Owen and her team are looking forward to welcoming customers both old and new for a drink.

The new food menu is currently being completed and we will let you know when it is being served. (Aimed to be around beginning of February.)

The White Horse
16 Keyhaven Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QY

Total Voice to Host The Blackheath Choirs

Local singers Total Voice Chamber Choir were lucky enough to travel to London in December 2016 to sing Messiah with choirs from the Blackheath Centre for Singing. 

Now it is time for a ‘return match’. The Blackheath choirs will be travelling from the Big Smoke to Milford to join Total Voice in a performance of Faure’s Requiem on 10 March at All Saints Church. It promises to be an evening of inspiring and beautiful music. 

The Total Voice team are looking forward to giving their visitors a very warm welcome and showing them the delights Milford.

Tickets are available at the Community Centre box office and online. 

Find out more at totalvoice.co.uk/faure.

Rugby and Burgers at The Wash House

The Wash House in Milford on Sea High Street will be showing all of the Six Nations rugby matches, and they will also serving their menu of burgers made at La Perle.

Rugy with a burger, sounds good to me!

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The Wash House

27 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF
www.thewashhousebar.co.uk

The Wash House are looking for bar staff

The Wash House are looking for bar staff for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

The role has a good hourly wage. Experience preferred but not essential. 

Please contact Duncan to discuss further: 01590 644665 (Bar) or 07889 812076.

The Wash House

27 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF
www.thewashhousebar.co.uk

Free Minibus Service to continue in 2018

The Milford on Sea Charitable Trust is continuing to run the free minibus service between Milford and Everton, on Tuesday mornings, with two trips each way. Residents can travel in either direction with pick up points by arrangement. Just ring to arrange. 

Please feel free to use the service and encourage others to do so. Local groups can also use the minibus by arrangement.

The Milford on Sea Charitable Trust are grateful to the generous support of Hillyfield Rest Home for the use of their bus. The Trust are raising funds for a permanent minibus for the village if this trial is successful. Donations are welcome.

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Sophie Launches New Catering Business

Milford on Sea resident, Sophie Bence has launched a new business; 'Sophie the Private Chef', offering fresh home-cooked food delivered to your door for every occasion. The service is ideal for birthday celebrations, dinner parties to fuss-free mid-week dinners you can pop in the oven.

Trained at Bath School of Cookery, Sophie who has lived in the village for more than five years has a particular passion for creating home-made simple but flavoursome food, catering for any dietary requirement.

Sophie said; "I can provide anything from restaurant quality food within the comfort of your own home, to buffet food, cakes and desserts, private dinner parties on yachts and cookery demonstrations.

To find out more about Sophie's business contact her below: 

Sophie the Private Chef
01590 643820 or 07931 578696

sophievbence@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/sophietheprivatechef

www.sophietheprivatechef.com

Music Festival Help Needed

The Milford on Sea Music Festival Committee are struggling to find someone who can provide a risk assessment for the festival and they welcome anyone who could help them out.

If you can help, please contact: Nova Milesko, Committee Chair at info@milfordfestival.com

Milford Arts & Music Festival

www.milfordfestival.org.uk

Discover the history of Milford on Sea

One of the oldest societies in the village is The Milford on Sea Historical Record Society which was formed in 1909. 

The purpose of the society is to research local history and preserve records of Milford on Sea. They have wealth of records in various forms: maps, photographs, books & transcripts of early records.

The society meets on a regular basis throughout the year, and have a number of excellent speakers already booked for this year.

Everyone is welcome to go along to the meetings which are held at All Saints Church Hall, Greenbanks Close Milford on Sea at 7.45pm. Complimentary Coffee, Tea or Soft Drinks are available from 7.15 pm.

Membership of the Society is open to all and the Annual Subscription, covering all Talks is great value at £10 per year. Visitors are charged £4.00 per visit.

Why not pop along and discover some fascinating history of this historic village.

For more information please contact:

Mark Clayson: 01590 642186 - 07778 395472 - mark.clayson@btinternet.com

Milford on Sea Historical Record Society Programme 2018

Thursday 25th January
Annual General Meeting followed by talk on ‘Bringing History Home’ by Chris Sanders

Thursday 29th March
‘Local Tithe Maps’ by Geraldine Beech & Pauline Shirley

Thursday 31st May
‘Destination Disaster’ by Jill Daniels. The drama of the Titanic, Southampton, the tragedy, the heroes

Thursday 5th July
Summer Outing to Wakehurst Place, Ardingley, W.Sussex. A National Trust Property which also hosts the RHS Seed Bank

Thursday 27th September 
‘Admiral Sir Richard Holmes 1668-1692 Captain-Governor of the Isle of Wight’ by Kevin Shaw

Thursday 29th November 
‘The End of World War I and its repercussions’ By Chris Hobby & Bob Braid

Milford RNLI Launch Programme of Events

Anyone that is already a member of the Milford on Sea branch of the RNLI will know it is a very active and social group who raise funds for a worthy cause whilst having a good time.

Below is their list of events for 2018, and if you would like to join, membership is just £5 per household.

For more information please contact Membership Secretary; Daphne Jones on milfordrnli@aol.co.uk

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Milford Gardeners' Club Publishes 2018 Programme

Milford Gardeners' Club have published their Programme for 2018.

The club meets on Wednesday evenings at 7pm (unless otherwise stated) at All Saints Church Hall, Greenbanks Close, Milford on Sea, SO41 0SD. New members are always warmly welcomed.

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For more information, please contact club secretary for more details: 

Jean Robinson: 01425 612287 - robinsonjeanie@googlemail.com

Milford Bauble Competition Winners

Six budding artists from Milford on Sea Primary School can look forward to extra presents this Christmas after winning a competition to design a festive bauble for a local estate agents.

Collins & Butler set youngsters the challenge of creating a unique festive decoration to adorn their office Christmas tree for a chance to win a selection of toy vouchers.

Jason Withers, of Collins & Butler, said: “Altogether we had around 50 baubles created by the children and we were very impressed with the standard of entries. It was a very difficult job choosing the winning six designs.”

The competition was run in two sections for infant and junior-aged children, with three prizes of £50, £25 and £15 in each group. 

The winners were Martha Morley, India Vane, Jodie Back, Frances Waters, Gabriella Nicholson and Elsie Smith.

Saltwater Cafe Open Boxing Day

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Saltwater Cafe in Milford on Sea High Street will be open on Boxing Day from 9am to 1pm.

Why not pop in for a tasty breakfast, morning coffee with a treat, or a light lunch.

What can be better than a wander around the village after the Christmas festivities, the exercise will be just what is needed after Christmas Day!

Saltwater Cafe

106 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE

01590 643518

Verveine Cookbook Coming

It has long been an ambition of David Wykes, the exceptionally talent Chef/Patron at Verveine to write his very own cookbook

We have spotted on social media that David is now looking publish his first book with specialist book publisher RMC Media in mid-May 2018.

The exact concept is being kept secret for now, but rumour has it that this will be a real eye-catcher - and we have no doubt that demand will be high to discover just how he works his magic!

Verveine Restaurant

98 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE

01590 642176

www.verveine.co.uk

Carols on the Green is this Friday!

Carols on the Green is one of the village's very special evenings, and it is on this Friday!

To get yourself prepared below is the Carols on the Green Songsheet and the programme.

Have a great time! - click here to download songsheet

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Carols on the Green with Santa's Grotto

5.45pm Windmill band starts playing
6.15pm The choir starts singing
6.30pm Carol service starts
7.00pm Carols finish, Santa arrives
Santa's Grotto: Open 5.45pm to 7pm

Also, Late Night Shop Opening.

Everyone invited!

Milford Festival Seeks Volunteers

The organisers of the annual Milford Arts & Music Festival are once again planning this fabulous event for the village. Every year this event offers an opportunity for young and old to connect over their shared love of music and art.

The theme for 2018 is "The year of the poppy" in remembrance of the centenary of the first world war.

This year the festival plans to include poetry, talks, readings, music, comedy, and a new kids area, but to do this, the committee we will need all the help that it can get. 

They are also in need of some storage space for a few festival items, if you have a space or know of any, or would like to help out in the organisation in any way, please email, volunteers@milfordfestival.org.uk.

Urgently Needed

Volunteer co-ordinator, Programme designer, Graphic Designer, Social Media and Press writer, Acts Fluffier, Comedians, Bands, Writers, Poets. 

At Festival Time 

Volunteers, Bar Staff, Barriers, Programme Sales Stalls Manager, Kids Zone Acts and Stalls, Stalls help.

If you have any time to spare, and would like to help out this important village event, please get in touch with the organisers.

Milford Arts & Music Festival 

www.milfordfestival.org.uk

committee@milfordfestival.org.uk

Pop up Restaurant Evenings at Hurst on the Hill

I know, I know, we don't do advert or events on the news. But I'm a bloke and therefore inconsistent, as well as easily swayed when it comes to food!

More importantly, it is also hard to resist supporting such an entrepreneurial idea.

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Young and talented Head Chef at Hurst on the Hill, Jesse Wells will be demonstrating his passion for food by creating delicious dishes at his Hurst on the Hill Pop Up Restaurant Evenings below.

All evenings are BYO, so grab a bottle (or two!) and make sure you book early to secure your place.

Saturday 9th December from 7pm - Smokehouse Night
A three-course, good old American south Smokehouse Night. Lovingly slow-cooked meats infused with tone and flavour to give that distinctive smoky taste, plus amazing sides and dessert.
£25.00 per person - booking essential.

Wednesday 13th December 7pm - Take the stress out of Christmas Lunch Masterclass
A two-hour interactive, tasting lesson from Head Chef, Jesse. He’ll share his top tips on how to prep before Christmas Day Lunch, the perfect gravy and create some delicious alternatives to the traditional accompaniments.
£20.00 per person, limited availability – booking essential

Saturday 16th December from 7pm - Jesse’s Festive Selection
A three-course festive dinner featuring turkey - but with a twist on the traditional and much more.
£25.00 per person - booking essential

Friday 22nd December from 7pm – Cheese Tasting Evening
It’s all about cheese – informative, tasting evening trying the best of the best cheese and understanding its origin and how it’s made.
£25.00 per person, limited availability – booking essential

Friday 29th December from 7pm - Burger Night
Not a turkey in sight… but a three-course fusion of unique burgers, tasty sides and delicious dessert.
£25.00 per person - booking essential

4 Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QH

01590 643837

www.hurstonthehill.co.uk

A Concord Connection in Milford

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Village resident Sally Armstrong is appearing on Channel 5 in the second part of a two part series on Concorde next Monday at 9pm.

Sally worked on the aircraft for 7 years and have made several TV appearances mainly because of the book she has written called ‘Vintage Champagne on the Edge of Space’, which is about her life on that wonderful aircraft.

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To buy a copy of: Vintage Champagne on the Edge of Space: The Supersonic World of a Concorde Stewardess - please click here.

Signed copies are also available through Sally at streaky4@icloud.com - could be a nice Christmas present for Concorde lovers!

Gold and Diamond Hoop Earring Found

One of our readers have found a rather nice (and potentially valuable) gold and diamond hoop earring with a makers mark.in Milford on Sea.

The earring was found near the seafront. Yasmin knows exactly where, and will need to be told for the owner to identify ownership.

Please contact: Yasmin at:
yasminfrench@hotmail.co.uk

Plans for New Development in Village Centre

An application for development of land at Merlin, Lymington Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QR is currently underway. (Approximately located behind the Dental Practice.)

The proposed development would comprise of one terrace of 4 houses and 1 detached house after the demolition of the existing property

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You can review the plan and submit your thoughts by clicking here and entering the reference: 17/11537

A decision planned by the 18th January 2018.

• Alternative Reference PP-06487636
• Application Received Fri 03 Nov 2017
• Application Validated Thu 23 Nov 2017