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Thursday 26 March 2020

Harfield goes into temporary shutdown

We have had the message below from Gill Harfield. To protect their customers and mechanics, Harfield Motor Services have had to take the difficult decision to go into temporary shutdown. The plan is to reopen as soon as it is safe to do so.

The decision has not been taken lightly as they do not want to let anyone down, but it is simply the right thing to do.

Below is a message from Gill Harfield.

‘DEAR HARFIELD MOTOR SERVICES CUSTOMERS’  

Sadly we have had to make the hard decision to close the garage as from Saturday lunchtime. This is due to our concern for the health of our employees but also for the health of you, our valued customers. 

We shall be monitoring the advice from the government as to how soon we will be able to re-open for business. We will hope it will be a soon as May. We shall be putting up another information poster in the garage window and hopefully MOS news nearer to the time to help keep you informed of this. 

n the meantime please accept our apology for any inconvenience caused. But safety for everyone has to be our priority at this time. 

Please stay safe and healthy and we look forward to seeing you again soon, hopefully at the beginning of May. 

Best wishes from all at Harfield Motor Services.

Harfield Motor Services
7 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF
01590 642261

Boots commence deliveries

Boots in Milford on Sea high street are now are delivering prescriptions to those who need help.

If a family friend, neighbour or volunteer can't collect, please ring the Boots team on 01590 643224 and they can help, free of charge.

You'll need to call us the day before you need your delivery to enable them to book it in for you.

If someone is collecting for you, they will need to know your full name and address.

Boots are open 10am to 5pm and closed for lunch 1 to 2pm.

Boots has just recruited new drivers and bought new vans across the area to help.


Boots
01590 643224
68 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD

Reminder of Local Services & Takeaway Deliveries

We are keeping all of the links on the buttons below up to date based on the information we receive.

Take a look to see what has changed:



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If you are in a position to volunteer to support local vulnerable people, or someone who needs some help, please click below or email: moscovidmutualaid@gmail.com

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Wednesday 25 March 2020

Get the COVID Symptom Tracker

Researchers at Guys, St Thomas’ and Kings College Hospitals and the NHS have launched an App to help slow the spread of Covid 19 and identify at risk cases sooner.

This is being done by asking anyone to self report your health/symptoms daily, even if you feel well

This idea is to get this Mobile Phone App to a lot of people fast to collect enough data to see the hidden cases, the iceberg if you like we are sailing into. 

The app is fully functional and will be refined over the coming days. Simply go to you App Store on your mobile phone and search for 'COVID Symptom Tracker'.

By sharing the App it will help to gather data for policy makers to work with. 

Initial feedback of the site’s inability to register children’s symptoms have been forwarded to the investigators. Anything further you can add / any feedback will all help to capture what’s going on in the community in addition to what is being captured in tertiary care. It all helps. 

No information you share will be used for commercial purposes.

You can download the COVID Symptom Tracker App onto your mobile phone from your App Store.

You can find out more information by clicking here.

A little light relief!

As a news page we do not normally post jokes, ...but this is not a normal time.

Amongst all of the bad news it is still OK to laugh, so here is something I hope puts a smile on your face.

If you have wondered whether computers are male or female, this might answer that question :-)

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Monsoori Heights now doing deliveries

If you are already missing your weekly curry, or haven't had one for ages, we are now pleased to let you know that Monsoori Heights are now doing deliveries.

Click here to see menu - To order please call: 01590 644441


Monsoori Heights
69 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QG
01590 644441

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A number of other local businesses also offer take away or delivery services - If we discover more we will let you know.

Please click here to see the updated list.

To try and survive these difficult times, Milford on Sea village businesses have launched a variety of Takeaway & Delivery Services. Please take a look below, see what you fancy, and treat yourself when you can.

If you are self-isolating, simply ask for your delivery to be left at the door when it arrives.

Now is not a time for diets, it is for enjoying ourselves as best we can!






Emergency Pet Care

We have heard from Alyson Hall who is presently staying in Milford on Sea.

Alyson is the owner of Cottage Garden Boarding and Cattery in Sway, and it is worth all local residents knowing that if you need emergency boarding for your cat or dog due to self isolation or illness Alyson's team can pick up and deliver free of charge.

The kennels/cattery have staff on site 24/7 to look after peoples pets.

Just call on 01590 682457 - 01590 683200 or email:
cottagegardenboarding@gmail.com

To find out more about Cottage Garden Boarding and Cattery please click here - & click here for the cattery.

  • Custom Built Boarding Kennels
  • Beautiful Rural Setting
  • Long stays undertaken
  • Day boarding available
  • Off lead social exercise given three times per day
  • Fully Licensed and Insured
  • Heated and Air-conditioned
  • Staff on site 24 hours a day
  • All breeds catered for
  • From Puppies to Geriatric
  • Special diets and medication administered
  • A range of high quality food available
  • Fireguard maintained
All dogs must have current annual vaccinations AND the Kennel Cough vaccine
Cottage Garden Boarding and Cattery
Granville Cottage, Flexford Lane, Sway, Lymington SO41 6DN
01590 682457

The Village News remains open

Mark at The Village News remains open to support the village community.

To ensure everyone's safety, The Village News is operating strict social distancing rules with no more than 3 customers in shop at any one time.

We are all going to need things to read and perhaps a few treats to keep us happy. Please support him if you can.

Mark can provide:
  • Newspapers
  • Books & magazines
  • Confectionery
  • Easter Eggs at reduced prices

Special Note: Truffles of Lymington stock can be ordered and delivered in the village by contacting The Village News.


The Village News
Call: 01590 645595
74 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD


Tuesday 24 March 2020

La Perle suspends deliveries

Update: La Perle are now open again.

Please note below regarding La Perle, we hope they are all back safe and well on Tuesday 7th April.

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La Perle
01590 643557
60 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD
www.laperle.co.uk

Ray’s Italian Kitchen Update

A message from Ray's Italian Kitchen:

Following the government announcement last night and within the realms of sense & sensibility, I will be continuing a limited service on takeaways this week. I feel a massive sense of community support/spirit is needed to make sure we all come out the other side safely. 

We have many resourceful people in this village and being a village is in our favour I believe. If we all STAY AT HOME we have every fighting chance of keeping ourselves and our vulnerable neighbours/family safe. 

Obviously I will be working alone, therefore I will have limited availability so I am asking that you communicate early so that I can organise logistics and cooking times etc. My partner whom lives with me will be delivering to minimise any element of risk to you or ourselves. 

I, like you have a responsibility to my little boy whom is 7 and my 73-year-old mother who lives in an annex on my house therefore its essential we follow instructions on non-contact deliveries. Where possible leave something for Paul to put your food on or even a plastic box or tray for him to drop into so it’s safe for you to pick up. 

Non-contact deliveries guide 

Phone order through Pay over the phone Driver knocks door and leaves in appropriate place as requested Driver stand back from door and wait for you to acknowledge drop off.  Driver then leaves You enjoy!! 

On Wednesday I will be concentrating on the vulnerable people (ONLY) in our community. This offering will be from 5pm to 7.30pm. Please call the restaurant between 10am and 12 noon on Wednesday for orders or leave a message on the answer phone and I will contact you on my return. 

On Friday and Saturday I plan to run 5pm till 8pm to those of you who are interested in a night off from cooking. I am conscious that by then you will all be looking forward to having a weekend feel to add some sort of normality to this unprecedented time we find ourselves in. 

Please can you call between 10am and 12 on Friday/Saturday to place your orders or leave a message and I will get back to you on my return. It goes without saying that I will communicate with you if anything changes. 

Next week I will confirm my intentions on what will be on offer, as we all know everything is changing rapidly therefore we just have to wait and see. 

I wish all of you my best wishes and urge you to keep safe and to STAY AT HOME 

Stacey x



Ray’s Italian Kitchen
11 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF
01590 645300
www.raysitaliankitchen.co.uk

Update on Council Services

The New Forest District Council offices are closed as of yesterday evening, so are the public loos! 

Coronavirus: Council Services Updates 

We are continuing to operate essential services and are taking any necessary precautions to keep our customers and staff safe in line with the latest advice from government. 

Monday 23rd March 2020 20:30: The Government has announced from this evening we must stay at home, with a series of closures, and enforcement. We are reviewing the impact on services to our community and we'll be focusing all our efforts on the essential services. Please bear with us while we put our plans in place and check here regularly for information and updates. 

Following Government's stay at home announcement tonight we are stopping all but our critical services. 

- Our offices are now closed until further notice, except for emergency homelessness issues at Appletree Court. 

- Please follow the government instructions to stay at home 

- All public facilities including public toilets and playgrounds are now closed and there will be further announcements about other council services including waste, planning, and housing over the coming days. 

Please help us in this important work by not contacting us unless it is an urgent matter while all our staff focus on these priorities. Thank you for your support.

New Forest Paddle Sports Company goes online

Claire and Sean have been in touch from the The New Forest Paddle Sports Company in Milford on Sea high street.

As of last night they have closed the shop and all on water activities. However, they will still have their online store open with free home delivery for all items and we will be answering any emails or online messaging as soon as possible. 

If you would like to support them during this difficult time, they have gift vouchers still available which are valid for a year from purchase and activities can be booked as soon as they reopen.

All of the contact details are below.
The New Forest Paddle Sports Company 
46 High Street, Milford On Sea, SO41 0QD
01590 645270

Government Lockdown Update

Following the Prime Minister' lockdown announcement tonight these are the type of shops that can still remain open as we have read and understand the current situation.

Government's list of retailers which are excluded from the order to close:
  • Supermarkets and other food shops
  • Newsagents
  • Health shops
  • Corner shops
  • Pharmacies
  • Petrol stations
  • Bicycle shops 
  • Hardware shops
  • Laundrettes and dry cleaners
  • Garages car rentals
  • Pet shops
  • Post offices
  • Banks
Takeaways open:
  • For collection and delivery. 
  • It is allowed food to be delivered to your home.
  • All sit-down restaurants will be closed.
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What else do the new restrictions involve?
People will be allowed to leave home only for the following reasons:
  • Shopping for necessities, as infrequently as possible
  • One form of exercise a day, such as running or cycling, alone or with household members
  • For medical or care needs, for example to help a vulnerable person
  • Travelling to and from work, but only if you cannot work from home.
Meeting friends, shopping for anything beyond essentials, and gathering in crowds are now banned.

For More Government information: please click here.

Monday 23 March 2020

Keep smiling & have flowers delivered!

Sorry, New Seasons have been forced to close, like all other none essential shops following the Prime Minister's lockdown announcements tonight.
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The world seems a dark place at the moment, but flowers brighten up everyone's life!

Orders can be delivered for Bouquets, Handtied Posies, Contemporary Designs, Traditional Flower Baskets, Planted Pots and lots more.

New Seasons Florist in the high street are still delivering flowers to your home - and the shop is open today if you want to order some right now! Just call Nichola on: 01590 641001


New Seasons Florist
High Street, Milford on Sea
01590 641001

Entertain the kids with music lessons

'Music Lessons in Milford on Sea' are doing online music lessons which are ideal for children.

The lessons are held by a qualified and experienced teacher who offers music lessons for all instruments and all children and adults of all ages and abilities.
If you have no instruments available, there is a Theory of Music class which  30 minutes for £15.

You can find our more on Facebook by clicking here or emailing: jenanda@hotmail.com

Thank you and temporary goodbye from The Smugglers

A personal message from Suzy, Guy and The Smugglers team:

A sad day for us.

We would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who came to collect the free beer yesterday. The Smugglers Inn and our sister pub in the New Forest have raised £1,185 for Oakhaven Hospice. 

It was a very humbling and emotional experience to see how generous everyone was, and very moving having to say goodbye to our loyal customers. 

It was equally amazing to see how creative people can be when they need to fill up with beer - we had vases, water jugs, and people tipping their water away to fill up with beer. 

We also managed to give away all of our soup! - and we had lots of NHS & key workers visit us and make use of our FREE meal offer. It was great to be able to give them a nice Sunday roast after all their hard work. 

Whilst we have really enjoyed offering our takeaway service, we now need to think of the welfare of our staff and we have made the very difficult decision to cease all trading until further notice. 

We will spend the next day or so ensuring the pubs are cleaned down, all stock removed and left in a position that we can be ready to start up again as soon as it is clear to do so. 

At both of our pubs, we have some vulnerable customers, that we will keep in touch with and ensure they have what they need. 

So it's not goodbye, it's see you later....please stay safe, and look after each other, and we look forward to the time when we can welcome you all back, with what will be open arms and a smile on our faces. 


Suzy, Guy and the Smugglers team

Fishcake and fish pie deliveries - Today!

The owner of Catch Fabulous Fishcakes lives in Milford on Sea village and her business normally  produces artisan fishcakes and fish pies for retailers and restaurants.

However, Catch are doing fish pie free deliveries into the village today, please see image below and then email: ahoy@catchfabulousfishcakes.co.uk to place your order now.

You can find out more about Catch, see their range of products, contact them by email or order online by clicking here.

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Catch Fabulous Fishcakes
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Catch, the story so far


Back in 2008, our 'Fairy Codmother', Hayley Elston, put her passion for supporting our declining fishing industry and protecting the diminishing fish stocks into action and the Catch brand was born!

Starting her 'sustainable revolution' on the Isle of Wight, Hayley started out selling the now legendary 'Festival Fish Finger Sandwich' at Bestival, made entirely from the catch of the Yarmouth Fishermen’s Association (now the Needles Fishermen’s Co-op, a bone-fide co-operative).

Such was the success of the famous fishfinger that at the beginning of 2012 Catch began manufacturing fish cakes, crab cakes, crab bisque and other fish delicacies for the retail and restaurant trade, under the Catch label, all proudly 100% caught and cooked and supporting local and sustainable fishing.

Now happily located at a beautiful coastal site in the New Forest, Catch continues sourcing sustainable fish from along the South Coast, and supply their mouthwatering wares to gourmet restaurant and retailers across the South, as well as being a regular favourite at farmers markets across Hampshire, Dorset, Surrey, Somerset, Devon, Sussex and beyond. 

​Catch won its first Great Taste Award in 2013 for its Proper Posh Crab Bisque and has continued to scoop awards year on year into 2019 which has seen us honoured with a coveted 2 star award for both our Crabbie Crabcakes and our Mac 'n' Hari Fishcakes.

​The Catch vision is simple; to produce the finest handmade, sustainable UK produce possible and to make your taste buds happy!

Sunday 22 March 2020

Lockdown Shops & Services in Milford on Sea*


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MILFORD PHARMACY
  • Prescriptions can be ordered by phone 
  • Medicines
  • They don’t deliver but will accept the Milford on Sea Covid 19 Mutual Aid volunteers collecting as long as they have the full name and address.
Call for Opening Times & to place Prescription Orders: 01590 645555
To request a collection by a volunteer: please click here

War Memorial Hospital, Sea Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PG
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BOOTS THE CHEMIST - Deliveries
  • Prescriptions
  • Medicines
Call for Deliveries: 01590 643224
Open: 10am to 5pm - Closed for lunch: 1 to 2pm
68 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD
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HOLLANDS OF MILFORD - Deliveries
  • Stock of over 2500 grocery products
  • Fresh bread
  • Eggs
  • Hot snacks
  • Cheese & meat delicatessen
  • Deliveries available
  • Will accept the Milford on Sea Covid 19 Mutual Aid volunteers collecting as long as they have the full name and address.
Telephone Orders - Call: 01590 641882
Email: hollandsmilford@aol.com

3 Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QH
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D.J. GATES - THE BUTCHERS SHOP - Deliveries
  • Meat and sausages
  • Local free range eggs
  • Fresh cheeses, Chutneys, Pickles and mustards
  • Local honey 
  • Delivery service running locally
  • Produce can be vac packed ready for freezing if required
Telephone Orders - Call: 01590 642136
Orders: Send message order through Facebook: click here
To request a collection by a volunteer: please click here

49 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QG
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VILLAGE VEG - Deliveries
  • Fresh fruit & vegetables box
  • Eggs
  • Sauces, Oils & Chutneys
  • Wholefoods
  • Delivery service available
  • Payment system: orders have to be over £8
  • Will accept the Milford on Sea Covid 19 Mutual Aid volunteers collecting as long as they have the full name and address
Telephone Orders - Call: 01590 622234 
Email: villageveg@gmail.com

7 Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QH
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SOUTH LAWN HOTEL - Deliveries
  • Bakery & Dairy: Croissants, baguette, loaf, eggs, milk
  • Drinks: Wine, draught beers by the litre (essentials!)
  • Cedar Tree Restaurant also do meal deliveries; click here to view all options
Telephone Orders - Call: 01590 643911

Lymington Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0RF
www.southlawnhotel.co.uk
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CATCH FABULOUS FISHCAKES - Deliveries
  • Handmade fishcakes - Six varieties

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THE VILLAGE NEWS
  • Newspapers
  • Books & magazines
  • Confectionery
  • Easter Eggs at reduced prices
  • Strict social distancing rules. No more than 3 customers in shop at any one time.
Special Note: Truffles of Lymington stock can be ordered and delivered in the village by contacting The Village News.
  • Call: 01590 645595
74 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD
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THE CAVE (Off-Licence) - Deliveries
  • Free local delivery of wines, beers & lagers
  • Champagne, sparkling wine
  • Spirits & Soft drinks
  • Local deliveries to Milford, Keyhaven & Everton
Opening Times are now: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 12noon to 5pm

For deliveries contact: 01590 642195 or info@thecavemos.co.uk

2 Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QH 

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NEW FOREST HAMPER COMPANY - Deliveries
  • Gift Hampers with local produce in a personalised Gift Hamper. Bespoke made to various budgets.
For full details: please click here.
Contact: 01590 644513 or info@newforesthampercompany.com

Unit 10, Laundry Lane, Milford on Sea, SO41 0WJ
01590 644513

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OTTER NURSERIES - Deliveries
  • Vegetable Packs to enable you to get you veg patch planted for the summer.
The packs cost £40 and contains:
  • Two Levingtons 33L grow bags
  • 10 Assorted Tomato plants. Including Tumbler variety suitable for hanging baskets and containers, as well as upright varieties suitable for grow bags
  • 4 Assorted herb plants from the following selection: basil, spearmint, oregano, dill, fennel, chives and purple sage.
  • 2 Cucumber plants
  • 2 Pepper plants
  • 1 Courgette plant
  • 5 x 10-pack vegetable plants
For full details: please click here.

Milford Road, Efford, Nr. Milford on Sea, SO41 0JD
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ELMSLEIGH CAKES - Deliveries
  • Birthday Cakes
  • Celebration Cakes
  • Wedding Cakes
View range: click here or contact: 07914 586441 - elmsleighcakes1@aol.com

Milford on Sea
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THE LITTLE CAKE COMPANY - Deliveries
  • 6 homemade cakes for £10 - Any additional cakes are £1.50 each 
A typical mixed box Contains:
  • Victoria sponge with Jam and fresh cream
  • Lemon drizzle with lemon curd and fresh cream
  • Double chocolate brownie
  • Carrot cake with fresh cream cheese frosting and pecan nuts
  • Rocky road with double chocolate and marshmallows
  • Scones with butter, jam and fresh cream
  • Payment by bank transfer or cash on delivery.
Also, Kids Cake & Decorating Kits

Collection from 36 Whitby Road S041 0ND (Adhering to 2 metres social distancing.)
or Free delivery in Milford on Sea.

To order contact Amanda on:  tlcc2212@gmail.com
or call: 01590 719869  or 07809 280178

36 Whitby Road, Milford on Sea, S041 0ND
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HELLO CHEESECAKE - Deliveries
  • Boxes of Cupcakes
  • 9 inch cheesecakes 
Flavours include: Strawberry, Lemon, Biscoff, Oreo, Bueno, Mint Aero, Milky bar, Terry's Chocolate Orange, Ferraro Rocher, Raspberry & White Chocolate

To order contact Shannen please click here or call: 07713 570551
To send a message on Facebook: please click here

Milford on Sea, S041
Hello Cheesecake on Facebook: please click here
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NEW SEASON FLORIST - Deliveries
  • Range of plants, flowers, sundries, and other colourful delights.
To arrange a delivery please contact Nichola on:
nichola@new-seasons.co.uk or call: 01590 641001

High Street, Milford on Sea
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EVERYTHING PETS - Deliveries
  • Dog, cat, rabbit and guinea pig food
  • Aviary and wild bird seeds
  • Hay, straw and sawdust
  • Payment taken over phone and delivery left on your doorstep
To find out more please call: 01425 616722

32 Stopples Lane, Hordle, SO41 0GL
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EVERTON POST OFFICE & STORES - Deliveries
  • Londis convenience store
  • Fresh produce
  • Food to go 
  • Delivery service available
  • Will accept the Milford on Sea Covid 19 Mutual Aid volunteers collecting as long as they have the full name and address
Telephone Orders - Call: 01590 643055
To request a collection by a volunteer: please click here

West Lane, Everton, SO41 0JQ
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APPETITE FOR ADVENTURE - Deliveries
  • Fruit and veg boxes, eggs, milk, bread etc… 
  • Homemade meals and treats. 
  • Payment via bank transfer. Prefer not to do cash but can do if that’s the only option. Online orders available. Full menu available on website.
Online orders: www.appetiteforadventure.co.uk
01590 644513
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If you know of any other village shops still providing services, 
please let me know and I will add them: david@milfordonsea.org

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If you are in a position to volunteer to support local vulnerable people, 
or someone who needs some help, please click below

Community Care Group has to suspend service

A message from Milford on Sea Community Care Group:

In an attempt to safeguard our clients and volunteers from the spread of Coronavirus, the CARe GROUP committee has decided to suspend its service until further notice. 

The committee was reluctant to take this unprecedented measure (the first in 40 years) and apologises for the inconvenience this causes. 

The welfare of the 60 volunteers involved in its operation must be prioritised, in order to resume the transport service offered to local residents, as soon as it is safe to do so. 

Please do not telephone the emergency out of hours number shown on your information cards, as this must be maintained for private use only.

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If you need support please click here or contact: 
moscovidmutualaid@gmail.com

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Community Helping Community: Update 1

The fast growing Milford on Sea Covid 19 Mutual Aid Facebook group have published an update with some interesting local village information. The page is run by Jenny Whitley and other local residents who want to make sure we all work as a community to get through this together.

There are 284 members on the group now, and this Facebook page is, and is going to be, a great source of live information of what is happening in the village and for anyone to request support.

If you have children home from university or older teenagers off school, please get them involved if they would like to.

Hopefully in the coming weeks the members will grow into the thousands. Have you joined yet? 

To join or seek help, volunteer or support, please click here or email:
moscovidmutualaid@gmail.com

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