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Friday 24 April 2020

Funnies from the Past: No.12

Whilst we are all stuck indoors, I thought I would republish some old stories, that with a bit of luck will give you a smile.

Here we go again...

Donkeys to replace cars in Milford click here to read.

Oldies in Milford - click here to read.

More coming next time.

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Milford on Sea History in Pictures - The Village Photo Albums

To see all of the Historical Milford on Sea Photo Albums: Please click here.

We have 4000 photos charting some of the history of Milford on Sea in our archives, and we are pleased to now share them with you in photo albums within Flickr.

Local Random Acts of Kindness

The current coronavirus has very little upsides, but one is the kindness and generosity some people are showing to others.

The heart-warming letter below was sent by Clare Dark to the individual team members at Hollands and is well worth a read...

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To read about other Small gifts with big gratitude, please click here.

Thursday 23 April 2020

Milford on Sea History in Pictures: No.7

We have 4000 photos charting some of the history of Milford on Sea in our archives, and we are pleased to now share them with you in photo albums within Flickr.

If you would like to see them, please just click any of the album titles below:


Harvey inspired by Captain Tom

We have heard of a ten year old Milford on Sea schoolboy, Harvey Nelson who has decided to do what he can to raise money for the NHS.

Harvey, who in normal times attends Milford on Sea Primary School, had an idea to raise money for the NHS by setting himself a challenge to raise £1,100. As we write he has raised £590 and you can click here to see how he is doing now.

To see Harvey's explanation of what he is doing, and why, please read below:

Hello Everyone!

My name is Harvey and I am 10 years old. I’ve been inspired by Captain Tom Moore who has been raising money for the NHS. I really admire what he has been doing and I wanted to do my part! 

I’m going to be walking, running or cycling a minimum of 11km a day for 11 days (which is Capital Tom Moore’s 100th Birthday) and before my 11th Birthday. I am hoping to raise £1,100 for the NHS by then.

I would really appreciate it if you could sponsor me so that we can find a vaccine for the Coronavirus and we can get out of this horrible situation sooner than expected.

I have started my challenge today (19th April) and have just walked 11.2km (6.96 miles)! Please sponsor me if you can! Thank you!!

To donate to Harvey's fundraising, please click here.

All Saints' bells to ring for NHS

Tonight (Thursday) the village will once again come to their doorstep at 8pm to Clap for the NHS, Carers & Key Workers.

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Each week people have found ingenious ways to make more noise, and this evening a rousing and emotional sound is expected across the village.

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To add to the atmosphere tonight, the All Saints' Church a bellringer will join in and it will be a pleasure to hear the church bells pealing across the village.

Get your saucepans ready!




NB:  It will be just one bellringer, as sadly under the Govt’s guidance the Bellringers Guild has banned bellringers from gathering for the time being, so it will be just one ringer with long arms ringing 2 bells!


New premises for New Forest Basic Bank

New Forest Basic Bank have seen a dramatic increase in need for their services as a result of current coronavirus crisis, family hardship and local redundancies.

As you may expect the team are extremely busy, yet have managed to find the time to move into their new purpose-built warehouse premises, as the images below show.

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Holland's of Milford have installed a crate to collect donations of food for New Forest Basics Bank.

All food donations collected will be distributed to the needy of the area. Of course, right now there are more in need due to the hardship arising from Covid-19. 

A notice on the crate tells you what they need most. Please be as generous as you can, thank you.

PS: You can also donate money by clicking here.


New Forest Basics Bank

New Forest Basics Bank is a locally based charity that provides food parcels for the desperately poor in the area.

Funnies from the Past: No.11

Whilst we are all stuck indoors, I thought I would republish some old stories, that with a bit of luck will give you a smile.

Here we go again...

Mystery wall in the village click here to read.

Recipe for Disaster - click here to read.

More coming next time.

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Pictures on Milford Beach to make you smile

We spotted these two charming photos published on Facebook recently, and with acknowledgements given to each photographer below we would like to share them both with you.

A smile brightens everyone's day.

Pic: Chris Mabey
Seal on Milford on Sea Beach
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Pic: Sally Whitelaw
NHS Stones on Milford on Sea Beach
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Milford Car Wash now offering Home Valet Service

Milford Car Wash are now able to offer a Home Car Valeting Service.

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To book or find out more, please click here to visit their Facebook page and send them a message.

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Milford Car Wash

20 Keyhaven Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QY

Strawberries from South Lawn

There is little doubt that these are difficult current times, but it is a pleasure that wonderful local strawberries are now available - and South Lawn can deliver them to your door.

Strawberries from Lymington are now available for one Punnet at £3 or two Punnets for £5, just call South Lawn on 01590 643911 for details.


Roast Dinner delivered to your door

South Lawn also do impressive Sunday Lunches, delivered to your home.

This week the Roasts are Beef or Pork, and the Hot Pudding is Peach and Apple Crumble with Custard. 

They are now taking orders 01590 643911.


To see South Lawn Hotel's latest menu: please click here.


The South Lawn Hotel
Lymington Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0RF
01590 643911

Milford on Sea History in Pictures: No.6

We have 4000 photos charting some of the history of Milford on Sea in our archives, and we are pleased to now share them with you in photo albums within Flickr.

If you would like to see them, please just click any of the album titles below:

Milford on Sea Valentine's Storm 2014

Milford on Sea Food Week: 2014

Milford on Sea Food Market: 2014

Wednesday 22 April 2020

Sweet Treats made in Milford on Sea

Amanda Maidment is providing freshly made homemade cakes from her kitchen in Whitby Road, Milford on Sea.

Amanda's, The Little Cake Company can offer a wide variety of delights: 
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  • 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.

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


Kids Cake Kits

Amanda can also supply cupcakes with decorating kits to keep the kids amused.


If you would like to order, or to request anything special, please contact Amanda by clicking here.
or Call: 01590 719869  or 07809 280178

Keep Moving - But not as you may expect!

This video is certainly not what you may expect. Keep fit may or may not be your thing, but this video is worth watching until the end!

Local Keep Fit & Pilates teacher, Denise Couston has created another short workout - this time 'Three unusual & essential exercises for lockdown' - with a twist!

To see the 'session' (in more than one sense of the word); please click here.


Happy to Help

Denise has also said; "If anyone needs anything shopping or a phone call to chat etc my daughter and I are happy to help."

Please contact Denise by clicking here.


Farewell to Amanda

Mark Tanner has let us know that Amanda’s Funeral is to be held on Wednesday 29th April at 2:30pm. Obviously, due to the coronavirus the service strictly limited to 5 family members only. 

Several people in the village have asked to be informed of the date and time so they can share the moment in their own way.
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at Food Week
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Donations in Amanda's memory to benefit Oakhaven Hospice can be made by clicking here. The same link will also lead you to her Book of Remembrance if you would like to leave a thought.

To read Amanda Remembered; please click here.

Milford on Sea School

Amanda was a stalwart of the village, a fundraiser for Oakhaven Hospice, a community volunteer, and a school governor among many other things.

Kate Crawford head of Milford on Sea School has sent a letter to all the parents so that they and their children can share to the moment. 

Kate also published the article below on the school website:

It is with deep sadness that I write to inform you about Amanda Tanner, a much loved and highly respected member of the MOSPS community, who passed away on Friday 10th April, after losing her hard fought battle with cancer. 

Amanda had been a Governor at the school since 2015, having been the Clerk to the Governing Body for a number of years before that. Not only did she have invaluable procedural and operational knowledge which greatly assisted the Governing Body, she had an unrelenting passion for, and commitment to, the school. This was always evident in her constant pursuit to ensure the very best educational provision for each and every child at the school, whilst also caring greatly about the staff team.

Amanda was a highly professional and very capable person, but was also warm and open, caring and kind. She will be sorely missed by everybody who knew her.

Amanda was a champion of our We CARE values. She embodied the spirit of exploration through her many sailing adventures around the world, she always aspired to do her best for the school, was unwaveringly respectful of others' opinions and showed immeasurable courage, not least in the final challenge which she faced head on.

In view of this, and in lasting tribute to Amanda's contribution to the whole school community, the Governors and staff at MOSPS have considered it appropriate to create an "End of Year Award" in her memory. The award is known as "The Amanda Tanner We CARE Award" and takes the form of a brass sailing boat (as a nod to her favourite pastime), engraved with those words. The intention is that it will be awarded at the end of each academic year, to one pupil at MOSPS who has, in the opinion of the staff, best demonstrated our We CARE values, which Amanda held so dear.

Whilst times are hard for everyone right now and there is much sadness at Amanda's passing for those who knew her personally, I hope that the enduring gift that she gave the school can continue to be remembered and celebrated each year through the giving of the award.

Please continue to stay safe at home and thank you for all your continued support of the school and its staff at this very difficult time.

Our thoughts and prayers remain with Amanda’s husband Mark and her family.

Yours sincerely,

Kate Crawford and the MOSPS community.

Tuesday 21 April 2020

Do you need a Care Taxi?

Care Taxi is a friendly driving service dedicated especially for the older people & disabled (and even pets!) in Milford on Sea. The service is run by Serendip Home Care, a family owned and run care provider who also run Hillyfield Rest Home.

As their website explains:

Unlike standard taxis, Care Taxi employ vetted and trained carers to provide friendly driving services to anyone who needs assisted transport throughout their journeys.

You no longer need to depend on someone else to get to places, with one phone call your trusted companion will be at your doorstep to assist you with everything from start to finish. Just book and enjoy a pleasant journey.

Care Taxi does not drop you off in the car park, we walk with you to your destination, they will not leave until you are happy and settled. The best thing about care taxi is that can wait for you or stay and assist you.

Care Taxi handpick carers to make sure our drivers are all meet our definition of “pleasant surprise”.
  • Extensive vetting and Compliance
  • Background and Experience check
  • Wheelchair accessible vehicles
  • Fully trained
  • Qualification checks
  • Flat fee of £15 per hour plus mileage
  • Supporting you taking your pets to the vets
  • Driving you to weddings, receptions, and funerals
  • Booking short breaks with a companion to support you
  • Safe and reliable journeys taking your children to and from their after-school activities
  • and for many more reasons
For more information please click here or call: 01590 637228

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Care Taxi is part of Milford on Sea's Serendip Home Care at Hillyfield Rest Home, a family owned and run care provider.

Serendip Home Care offers a range of home care services in the village.

Formed in April 2018 Serendip Home Care if there to help in the local community. Their aim is to provide high standards of person-centred care across the south of England and specialises in hourly home care visits and 24 hour live-in-care.

Serendip Home Care
www.serendiphomecare.co.uk

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Hillyfield Rest Home needs care staff: click here to find out more


Monday 20 April 2020

Funnies from the Past: No.10

Whilst we are all stuck indoors, I thought I would republish some old stories, that with a bit of luck will give you a smile.

Here we go again...

Whoops - click here to read.

Watch Out for Cliff Road Speed Camera - click here to read.

The Mole Men - Read the whole sorry saga by:
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Can you help with some urgent sewing for the NHS?

We have had this important request from Larry Anthony, Secretary of Rotary Club of Becton and District in support of New Forest Sewing for the NHS

We need your help

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Ladies and Gents... Our local hospitals are due to run out of PPE in the next couple of days so right now we need your help! 

Everyone that is not currently making scrubs, please can you stop making bags etc and have a go at making gowns? 

They are made from recycling bags and I am sure we all have a couple of spare recycling bags laying around somewhere in that kitchen cupboard?! 

We are setting a goal of 300 to be made and delivered by this Friday! I'm sure we can smash this.

Our NHS are relying on people like us... Please let us know when you have them ready and we will get them picked up ASAP. Go Go Go... 

(Before anyone asks; yes they are accepting these in the hospital, already confirmed today!

The pattern is on a Facebook post with a video of how to go about it!  Please click here to view.

Best Regards,

Larry Anthony
Secretary
Rotary Club of Becton & District in support of 

New Forest Sewing for the NHS
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If you are handy with a sewing machine, and able to help, please contact Larry at: secretary@bectonrotary.org.uk


Becton Rotary Club have also set up a a Just Giving page to help raise the funds required to maintain an adequate supply of materials to make other useful items. To find out more or to donate please click here.

Donations of any size are gratefully received. As we write they have £490 of a £1000 target.

South Lawn Hotel take in people in need of a temporary home

Tim Wedgwood, owner at South Lawn Hotel is helping out homeless and displaced people, whilst also providing a valuable service to the people of Milford on Sea with deliveries of takeaway food and bakery goodies.

They, and we, are lucky to have such selfless and caring people in the village as Tim & Nicki.

Jon Waller of the Advertiser and Times writes: 

A Milford hotelier has thrown open the doors of his establishment to put a roof over the heads of displaced and homeless New Forest people during the coronavirus pandemic.

Tim Wedgwood is currently hosting 16 occupants having opened up all 26 rooms at the South Lawn hotel, which overlooks the Solent and is also a wedding and conference venue.

The hotel serves each resident two meals per day and district council staff are visiting daily to check on the new residents’ welfare. Some of those staying there include a family who had to move out of their home because it caught fire.

Tim (52) said: “These are vulnerable people who need some help and it’s a really positive thing that we can help out and they can get help from us.

“They are living on the premises at the moment and have been extremely respectful to the hotel and a pleasure to have staying here.

“We have always stuck to the principle that if you treat others with respect they will treat you with respect and it’s worked very well up until now.”


Tim has also shared some more thoughts and an update he has given to all of the South Lawn Team:

When delivering lunches yesterday almost everyone I had chance to speak with asked about the article in New Milton Advertiser/Lymington Times which reported us opening our doors to "Homeless People".  Whilst everyone I spoke with has complimented our decision, I have realised that the article has raised as many questions as answers.  

Tim & Nikki
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The term 'Homeless' is an unfortunate word, as it conjures up stereotypical thoughts that really only resemble a minority of people who currently have nowhere to live.  Consideration is also given to the many people that have been displaced from their homes as a result of the Coronavirus and that simply can't go home because they would jeopardise the safety of others who need to self isolate.  Then there is the lady who gave up her flat and bought a camper van to fulfil a life long dream to travel, the house fire, the family fall out and so on.  The circumstances are widespread and very worthy of consideration. Indeed the desperate situation many people now find themselves in led us to make our decision and we are happy to welcome anybody the council asks us to whatever their circumstances might be.

The one question I keep being asked is how are we operating the hotel and looking after the guests without putting ourselves at risk?  Below is last weeks update letter to our live-out staff which answers this.

Tim 's update to the South Lawn Team:

Being unable to open the bar, restaurant and function room and of course keeping all of us who live here safe has meant that the way we operate the hotel has had to change significantly. Services that would normally be expected of us as a leading hotel are for now not a requirement. Bedrooms cannot be serviced during a stay, the temporarily displaced guests have their own cleaning products and linen change is once a week, every Friday. You will be encouraged to know that all the guests who have departed to permanent accommodation so far have left their rooms in an immaculate, clean and tidy state. It is clear that their appreciation for our help is returned with huge respect which makes our gesture even more of a pleasure to oblige. 

All rooms for now have their own fridges, crockery and cutlery which the guests keep in their rooms. We provide cereal, milk, butter and orange juice to residents as part of their breakfast, a freshly baked croissant and bread roll are delivered to their door each morning to supplement this. We also provide an evening meal each day, main course and sweet which is delivered to the guests door in take away containers, chef is doing an incredible job. 

We have a mobile phone as a direct line 24 hours a day for the council. We have night security, Patrick who is SIA registered and has worked for us previously in hotels prior to South Lawn. 

NFDC are using our library as an office, we are working very closely with them to provide this important facility. 

The hotel has been segregated to allow for us that live here to keep ourselves as a family unit separate to the hotel guests. The restaurant has become the hub for those of us that live on site. We have a TV area, well spaced dining areas, a pool table and a table tennis table to keep us all entertained and sane. We have also moved the switchboard into the restaurant so that we can take orders and continue to deal with the more usual hotel enquiries. Reception is closed and contact with residents is mostly via phone. A video entry doorbell allows us to let guests in if they don’t have their key with them. 

Of course we would prefer to be looking after our usual business, we miss our daily Probus and Other Club lunches, weddings and functions and by now we would be enjoying serving teas on the lawn alongside a busy restaurant. All the regular residents would be with us enjoying their much loved breaks and the reviews we work so hard for would be streaming in on Trip Advisor. For sure I would be planning on how to invest from what should have been our most lucrative time of year. 

I hope that this provides you with a picture of what’s happening here at the hotel and whilst it may seem very surreal we are confident that we have done our best to help as many people as possible through this difficult time. Nikki and I are confident we will exit this crisis with strength and financial stability, we are doing our best to remain in good stead for the future and can assure you that we will value your inclusion in that when you return to work.

Hillyfield Rest Home needs care staff

Hillyfield Rest Home are looking for bank care staff to help them through this pandemic.

Please email your CV to manager@hillyfieldresthome.co.uk if you are interested.

Great rates of pay and training provided.

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Hillyfield Rest Home
Barnes Lane, Milford on Sea, SO41 0RP
01590 642121
info@hillyfieldresthome.co.uk
manager@hillyfieldresthome.co.uk
www.hillyfieldresthome.co.uk


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Serendip is part of Milford on Sea's Hillyfield Rest Home a family owned and run care provider.

Serendip Home Care offers a range of home care services in the village.

Formed in April 2018 Serendip Home Care if there to help in the local community. Their aim is to provide high standards of person-centred care across the south of England and specialises in hourly home care visits and 24 hour live-in-care.

Serendip Home Care

Milford on Sea History in Pictures: No.5

We have 4000 photos charting some of the history of Milford on Sea in our archives, and we are pleased to now share them with you in photo albums within Flickr.

If you would like to see them, please just click any of the album titles below:

Milford on Sea Food Week: 2010

Milford on Sea Food Market: 2010

Milford on Sea Food Week: 2011

Milford on Sea Food Market: 2011

Milford on Sea Food Week: 2012

Milford on Sea Food Market: 2012


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To see all of the Historical Milford on Sea Photo Albums: Please click here.

Reminder of Local Shops, 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 is new or what has changed:



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If you are in a position to volunteer to support local vulnerable people, 
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This Week's Ray's Lunch Menu for the Vulnerable

Wednesday 22nd April Lunch Menu for the Over 70's & Vulnerable Only: 

Stacey at Ray's Italian Restaurant will be providing a warm meal on a Wednesday lunchtime, which will be delivered to your door at an arranged time between 11.45 and 2.30pm.

The 2 course lunch includes a main meal and a dessert for £10. 

Orders must be placed on Monday

Main Meal

Beef & pork lasagne al forno
Mediterranean Orzo pasta with deep fried Italian cheese & Napoli sauce
Broccoli & Gorgonzola cheese soup with spinach tortellioni
Old Winchester twice baked cheddar soufflé with chunky chips
Fish Goujons, peas, tartar sauce & fries
Gnocchi in a creamy white wine sauce with chicken, bacon, leek & tarragon

Dessert

Sherry Trifle
Vanilla cheesecake, rhubarb compote (GF available)
2 scoops of Ice cream - Vanilla, walnut, Salted Caramel or strawberry, pear or raspberry sorbet
Italian soft Talleggio cheese, sticky fig jam, crackers

TO ORDER

E-mail to info@raysitaliankitchen.co.uk - By the end of the day on a Monday
or
Call 07807 287753 to discuss between 10am to 12 midday on Monday

* Please inform Stacey of any allergens or ask my advice.

After this time leave a message and she promises to call you back.

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Updated Take Away Menu for all customers: please click here.


Milford on Sea Mutual Aid team launch a Rapid Response Prescription Team!

The Milford on Sea Mutual Aid team of volunteers have launched a 'Rapid Response Prescription Team!' 

This speedy group of eight volunteers are always ready to respond if a prescription needs to be collected urgently. So far they have collected and delivered the prescriptions well within an hour of us being notified.

To have a prescription collected please email:
moscovidmutualaid@gmail.com


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The Cheerful Chatters have been busy on the phones, making new friends and sometimes reconnecting with old ones.

To receive a call for a chat, or to become a 'Chatter' please contact:
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To follow the Milford on Sea Mutual Aid team on Facebookplease click here.

To discover more about Milford on Sea Mutual Aid please visit their website by clicking here.


Milford on Sea Mutual Aid
moscovidmutualaid@gmail.com

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About Milford on Sea Mutual Aid:

We know that by social distancing and isolating we can help to slow the spread of the corona virus and reduce the number of people who are admitted to hospital. That is why all our wonderful volunteers are offering support to the groups who are most at risk, that is: any households where someone is over 70, has underlying health conditions of any age, is pregnant, or has symptoms or has been in contact with someone with symptoms. This is a lot of people!

We are a very sociable community, with our thriving Community Centre, and wonderful restaurants and pubs. This makes isolating and social distancing a real challenge for us. We are already rising to the challenge, because we know that it is essential to keep us all safe and, very importantly, make sure the NHS can cope.
The Mutual Aid Group has been set up to make life easier for everyone at this very difficult time. We have teams of volunteers working in their own streets, so they are supporting their neighbours. It might be with shopping, collecting prescriptions or other errands. It might be by phoning for a chat. We are all making new friends, despite not being able to actually meet up!

To keep us cheerful and to entertain us, we have the Good Newsletter, and to make sure we are all well fed, we have information on all the local shops and restaurants and caterers who are making deliveries.

We hope that this website will make it easier for everyone to find out what support there is, whether they live in our villages or want to know how their relatives living here can get support.

We are working closely with the Parish Council, and in collaboration with the Community Library, Village Voice, David Long, and are also being informed by Wistaria & Milford Surgeries, and the local pharmacies, shops, restaurants and caterers. Thanks to them all for their contributions.

Please click here to visit the website and discover more.


Milford on Sea Mutual Aid



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