The Village Coffee Pot becomes Pickled Weasel Deli & Takeaway

Pickled Weasel, previously The Village Coffee Pot, is now a Deli with a hot and cold takeaway. Opening hours as of Saturday 17th October are Wednesday to Sunday 9.30am until 4pm 

The little shop has had to change course with a substantial makeover including a new hot counter serving baked savouries, Pasties, Sausage rolls and various Slices all hot, all fresh. 

Our new chiller selection includes; homemade Quiches, Scotch Eggs, Kedgeree Scotch Eggs, filled Ciabbatta rolls and a selection of award winning British sourced and cured charcuterie meats which pair well with freshly baked Baragalegas or Ciabatta rolls. Fennel and Garlic Salami, Peppered Salami and Soppresatta are all firm favourites. 

Coming back for more are some of the old Coffee Pot favourites including Mac Cheese, filled Jacket Potatoes and Breakfast Baps. 

For those of us with a sweet tooth, we still have a great selection of cakes and shortbreads which we think are the perfect match for our 100% Arabica Bean Barista Coffees, a wide choice is available. 

From Sunday 18th October our popular Sunday Roast Lunch is back on the menu or it's smaller counterpart, The Sunday Hot Box, 5 Roast Potatoes, 3 "Pigs in Rugs", 3 Stuffing balls and roasted onion £6.00 

This Sundays Roast Lunch, served from 12noon to 2pm: 1 Course: Slow cooked Roasted Topside of Beef, Roast Potatoes, Cauliflower Cheese, Stuffing, "Pig in a Rug", Yorkie, Seasonal Vegetables and Gravy £11.00. 2 courses: £14.50 

Bookings for Sunday Roast Lunch by 3pm on Fridays please. Collection only. Tel 01590 641155

Lesley and Alex look forward to welcoming all of our customers new and old to Pickled Weasel.

Pickled Weasel

54 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD

01590 641155

End of Era at The Gun Inn

After 33 years at The Gun Inn, Landlord and Landlady Paul and Jacqueline Hill are retiring. They have been at the Keyhaven public house since April 1987. 

Their son, Nathan has been helping them to run the business for the past 13 years and he will also be moving on to pastures new. 

They would like to say a heartfelt thank you to all of their patrons for their continued custom during the past three decades. 

A special thank you goes to their small, but very hard working team who have made the post-lockdown re-opening so successful; Karen Stacey, Ian Cooper, Tayla Haines and Daniel Gregory. 

The Hill family has many fond memories of the pub during their time there and they will continue to live in the local area. 

Paul and the team will be behind the bar until they close on Thursday Evening 15th of October. 

Unfortunately the restrictions on social gatherings has not enabled them to have a leaving party. However, they very much hope to see anyone wishing to say farewell and share a drink with them before they leave. 

The Gun Inn is expected to be reopening, but there is no definite news on the date or new landlord at present.

New Village Bakery coming!

The village is soon to have a new bakery.

Local resident, Amanda Maidment, is very excited to be starting the new venture, The Coastal Bakery, and hopes to be open in November.

'Berry's', the old village bakery 
was situation to the
left in this picture,
under the chimneys.

Incidentally, her new bakery will be next door to what was 'Berry's', the old village bakery many years ago. Some residents may still recall John Berry & Mike delivering the fresh bread around the village in the past. 

The Coastal Bakery will be on the corner of the High Street in the shop occupied by Time & Tide Fashions, who are moving to where Moss on the Green was in Church Hill, Milford on Sea.

During the height of lockdown Amanda's, The Little Cake Company provided and delivered delicious homemade cakes from her home and she even offered a special cream tea for VE Day.

Bread, cakes and savoury treats from a specialist bakery, - at least in this difficult times we all have something good to look forward to!

 

The Coastal Bakery 

25 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF

New times for Holland's of Milford

After 21 years Paul & Maureen Holland are retiring from the village grocer and delicatessen; Holland's of Milford.

Both have been such a credit to the village and after so much hard work they deserve a long and enjoyable retirement. 

Paul was regular sight around the village in his van delivering to regular and new customers, whilst Maureen could be found behind the counter or organising the fully stocked shop.

During his deliveries Paul provided a friendly face to many who did not get a lot of visitors and I know he enjoyed this as much as they did. Not many people would know this, but for those that could not get out, he would even visit other shops in the village to get things his regular customers needed, such as fruit & vegetables, but could not get for themselves.

Paul & Maureen were always enthusiastic supporters of everything that took place in the village and always willing to help out with some local sponsorship, donations or event promotion. Personally, I would like to say thank you for all of the support they gave the Food Week Team over many years, it was always with a smile and generosity.

In recent times, the whole team at Holland's have been a rock to the local community throughout the current Covid-19 Pandemic, going out of their way to provide extra support to everyone, and in particular the most vulnerable in our village.

The new owner is Kularaj Pathmanathan who intends to continue trading as Holland's of Milford and he says that; "customers will hardly see any changes."

So while we say goodbye to Paul & Maureen from the shop, at the same time we send a warm welcome to Kularaj and look forward to him become as central to the village as our retiring friends were.

Making Milford More Magical This Christmas

Christmas last year saw a big change to the village, with lots of lights and trees, plus an array of decorations. 

This year Diana and Tracy would like to make it even better, by having brighter (commercial LED) lights on the forest of trees. 

They are all too aware of what a difficult year this has been for everyone and are therefore keen to provide an extra sparkle at Christmas, for young and old to enjoy. 

To do this, they need to purchase additional electrical equipment and new lights to replace the battery lights used last year. 

They would like to raise £1000 and have set up a JustGiving page - please click here.

If you are able to make a donation via this page, or alternatively via a donation box in The Parish Council Office, Diana and Tracy would be extremely grateful. 

Should you wish to contact the ladies regarding possible sponsorship or simply with an offer of help, then please do so on: 

tracyhaupt01@aol.com and dianabrushwood@gmail.com

Trustee Vacancy at Community Centre

 

PFA Garage Trial Sale

 

Milford on Sea Primary School is organising a Garage Trial Sale on Saturday 17th October. 

If anyone wants to hold a stall please contact the Milford on Sea Primary School PFA or Amanda by clicking here.

The PFA will be selling maps for the events in the Village News for £1 from 10th October.

The Garage Trial Sale is being held to fundraise for outside school equipment. 

Also, if anyone has a marquee the PFA could lend or purchase, the aim is to use this for the children to play outside in the coming winter months. If you can help please use the contacts above.

Wool now available from Timeless Fabrics

We have heard from Claire at Timeless Fabrics that she now stocks wools.

She said; "As we are unable to currently run our sewing classes, due to social distancing, we have branched into yarns. 

We are selling a Norwegian brand Drops, specialising in natural fibres. They have a wonderful colour range & great prices." 

Timeless Fabrics stock range can be seen by clicking here.

Timeless Fabrics
41 High Street, Milford on Sea
Tel: 01590 642808
www.timelessfabrics.co.uk

End of Season Sale at the Charity Shop

The Village Charity Shop in Church Hill, Milford on Sea is holding a End of Season Sale on Monday 12th October with lots of bargains.

Why not pop in to browse the vast selection of bits and pieces, you might just find something you need, or don't even know you want yet!

Looking for something unusual?, they may have it. Also, New stock coming in in every day.

The Village Charity Shop is supporting our Community Centre, 

so all proceeds go toward helping the community.

Rotary donate £5000 to Oakhaven

Representatives of the New Forest Sewing for the NHS & Local Community and Becton Rotary Club assembled once again at Oakhaven Hospice to donate £5,000 to the Hospice. The money being proceeds from the sale of PPE Gowns (£2,000) and Masks / Face Coverings (£3,000). 

Special thanks go to Emma McEwen who developed the heat sealing process for the gowns enabling the production rate to meet demand, the ladies at Milford W.I. who made a large proportion of the masks, Becton Rotary for their logistical support and the volunteers of the NF Sewing Group for achieving such a wonderful result. 

Jill West, Community Fundraising Manager for Oakhaven said; “Oakhaven would like to thank everyone involved for their hard work and this wonderful donation which will help us continue making every moment matter for those under our care” 

Left to Right: Debs Pope (NF Sewing Group); Keith Williams ( President, Becton Rotary); Emma McEwen (NF Sewing Group); Gavin Jones (NF Sewing Group); Jill West (Oakhaven) and Andrew Ryde (CEO Oakhaven Trust) 

                                     

                                                                                                                                                                           

                                                                                            

Where to Eat in Milford on Sea

 

You may have noticed a 'new button' towards the top of the section to the left of this article. Clicking on it will reveal a list of all of the places you can eat in Milford on sea village, with all of their contact details. so, next time you feel peckish, or fancy a treat just visit this page andtake a look.

In recent years, Milford on Sea has become recognised as a Foodie Heaven on the South Coast. Our delightful seaside village has quality dining restaurants, pubs with great food, and quaint cafés & tea shops, ...indeed something for every taste, mood and budget. 

To see all of the places you can eat in the village: please click here.

Community Centre would like your view

Milford on Sea Community Centre has long been the centre of the village for shows, events, clubs and classes, plus of course the Community Café.

The trustees are working hard to find ways to return as soon as possible, and they would like your views please.

If you could complete this brief survey, it would really help.

To complete the survey; please click here.

Simon is aiming for the Commonwealth Games

Milford on Sea resident Simon Heaps had his right leg amputated in May 2019, not allowing this to hold him back, he is now aiming to play in the Commonwealth Para Games in 2022 in Wheelchair Table Tennis when he will be 67. 

Simon gets no  funding and everything is done by his own personal efforts in fundraising. 

His latest activity is to do a 24 Hour Table Tennis Marathon with 7 other players on 24th/ 25th October from 6pm to 6pm. Playing through the night in his wheelchair for 24 hours. 

Simon is looking for businesses or people to pledge/sponsor him for this event. This week he has been around the village and he is delighted to have been pledged just over £400.

If anyone might like to assist in his fundraising, make a donation, or even sponsor his sports clothing (from as little as £240 for 2 year deal ), please contact Simon at simon@simonheaps.com

To see Simon in action; please click here.

The Lazy Lion Supports Simon

Iain Robertson, the Landlord at The Lazy Lion has kindly donated Simon a mystery voucher to help him to raise funds for his ambition to compete at the 2022 Commonwealth Para Games in Wheelchair Table Tennis Class 5.

The Mystery voucher could be for £20, £40,£60, £80 or £100. No expiry date so can be used at any time.

Simon is offering this mystery voucher to whoever bids the highest amount by 9pm on Sunday. All proceeds will go towards his costs towards his Commonwealth Games ambition.

You can make your bid on Simon's Facebook Page by clicking here.

To hear an interview and read more about Simon and his ambitions, please click here.

The telephone “Exchange Box”

Milford on Sea WI (Women's Institute) hope that lots of you have enjoyed using the “Exchange Box” by the village green over the last 6 months, but have decided to suspend its use from the 1st October  to allow others to use it.

This has been a fun way to use the old Red Telephone Box at the foot of the village green to exchange books, games and other unwanted and useful items.

 

It may be offered again in the future as a useful, free, village resource.

MOSHRS Podcast: Milford Postal Arrangements - Part 1

The Milford on Sea Historical Record Society have added an interesting new podcast entitled: Milford and District Postal Arrangements - Part 1.

The podcast answers some curious questions, such as:

• Saving up for a new husband?  How many used stamps do you need to get one?
• How old was Victoria in the profile of her on the first stamp printed in 1840 – 15 years, 18 years, or 21 years?

To find out more and to view the podcast; please click here

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The Milford on Sea Historical Record Society has an excellent website with a lot of information and old pictures of Milford on Sea in the past. 

The MOSHRS meet 5 times a year where you can hear an interesting talk and meet people from across the village. There are also annual visits to places of interest. Membership is just £10. To find out more; please click here.

MoS Historical Record Society

www.milfordhistory.org.uk

Saltwater Café: No.1 in Hampshire!

Tony Michael and his team at Saltwater Café in Milford on Sea no doubt are working with a big smile after discovering they are the Number One café in Hampshire on TripAdvisor.

Saltwater Café's reviews have culminated into giving them a five star rating, which is higher than any other café across the county!

If you have never visited, it sounds like you are missing out on something special, and having seen the menu I can confirm that you are! Next time you feel peckish for breakfast, lunch or brunch you know where to go.

Saltwater Café
106 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE
01590 643518
www.facebook.com/saltcafe106

Milford Really Does Rock!

A message from Nigel and Paula Burt on behalf of Milford on Sea based charity, Olivia Inspires: 

We would like to say a huge "Thank you!" to the group of Milford Mums for all their hard work in organising the Milford Rocks event which has sadly become another casualty of COVID-19. The generosity of everyone who donated their ticket money and the multitude of local businesses and bands that offered their support was truly humbling. 

Even though the event didn't go ahead, the Milford Rocks organisers were still able to donate an incredible £1,241 to Olivia Inspires. 

If you didn't already know it, Milford really does rock! 

Kind regards, 

Nigel and Paula Burt 

Find our more about Olivia Inspires - please click here.

Olivia Inspires 

www.oliviainspires.org.uk

Petition to Save Milford from the Sea

A Petition has been started to Save Milford from the Sea by funding a long-term coastal defence plan.

The petition reads: We, the residents, friends and business community of Milford-on-Sea urge the Environment Agency and other Government bodies to fund long-term coastal defence plans at Westover.

This is critical for protecting the homes of dozens of local residents, restoring the scenic coastal path and safeguarding the social and economic future of the village.

We understand that voluntary Partnership Funding will be required and support the New Forest District Council in their bids to secure funding for this programme.

Our goal is to reach as many signatures as possible and we need more support. 

You can see how many people have already signed, and sign the petition by clicking here.

Lunch is the new dinner at Ray’s

Ray’s Italian Kitchen is making lunch the new dinner from Thursday (1^st October) with a 2 course set menu at the special price of £14.25, normally £19.

The menu will include:

Starters

·         Autumnal minestrone soup (V)

·         Mackerel soar salad - a Venetian specialty of pickling fish in aromatic wine & sweet vinegar  with onions

·         Pan-roasted goats cheese salad with red onion marmalade & wild rocket (V)

·         Whitebait deep-fried seasoned with smoky paprika, served with eggy tartar sauce

·         Garlic bruschetta with cherry tomatoes marinated with shallots & basil (Vg)

·         Hen egg baked in spiced tomato with cheesy top, served with dipping crouton

Mains

 ·         Salmon fillet pan-fried & served with a warm Sicilian sweet & sour salad of braised vegetables with pine nuts

·         Beef & pork meatballs topped with mozzarella cheese baked in tomato served with skinny fries & salad

·         Chicken parmigiana, rice

·         Pasta, potatoes & Genovese basil pesto with pine nuts (V)

·         Prawn & pumpkin risotto with garden herbs & lemon

·         Courgette, potato, red onion & scamorza cheese frittata, served with seasonal green salad (V)

·         Pizzetta funghi all’aglio (V)

·         Flat bread with garlic mushrooms, gorgonzola & mozzarella cheese, served with tomato & onion salad

Stacey said: “We’ve brought back our lunch offering with a 25% discount as many of my clientele may prefer to eat at lunchtime now as we become more limited in the evenings due to the early closure of 10pm.”

Ray’s Italian Kitchen is open lunchtimes from Wednesdays to Saturdays from 12pm to 2.00pm (last sitting) and then evenings from 6pm, with the last sitting at 8.30pm

Bookings are essential and customers are reminded to wear face coverings when visiting the restaurant.

To book call 01590 645300 or email info@raysitaliankitchen.co.uk

To see Ray's latest Menus: please click here.

Ray’s Italian Kitchen

11 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF

01590 645300

www.raysitaliankitchen.co.uk

The Good News Newsletter: No.26

 To view of the latest edition of The Good News Newsletter: please click here.

To subscribe to get a regular copy please email: mosclibrary@gmail.com

About The Good News Newsletter

An enterprising group of local people have put together a 'Good News Newsletter' with the aim of keeping everyone informed and amused during this difficult time.

The Good News Newsletter has been created by Milford Library, Milford Mutual Aid Group, The Village Voice and MoS News Bulletin.

We will be publishing a copy of each edition here online and for those in the village who do not use digital communication, the Parish Council are printing some paper copies which will be available in some village shops and some distributed by volunteers.

To subscribe to get a regular copy please email: mosclibrary@gmail.com

La Perle Refurbs and Reopens

After a short break to recharge and refurbish the interior of the restaurant La Perle are open again.

See the menu and order online at www.laperle.co.uk - Delivering your favourites from 5pm on Thursday 24th to SO41 and BH25 

SUNDAYS ONLY... Popular 2 Course Lunch for 4 people. A Restaurant Quality Meal delivered hot to your door 12-2pm. 

Menu for 27th September:

Main: Roast Leg of Hampshire Lamb, Dauphinoise Potatoes, French Beans, Mint Sauce, Gravy 

Dessert: Sticky Toffee Pudding, Salted Caramel Sauce - £59.80 (only £14.95 per person)

Please note that La Perle Sunday Lunch is offered as a meal for 4 people but may be requested for 2 if preferred. 

Orders by Friday please: www.laperle.co.uk/la-perle-sunday-lunch-for-4

MONDAYS ONLY... It's Fish & Chips! Delivered hot to your door 4.30-8.30pm.
Beer Battered Sustainable Cod, with Chunky Chips, Tartare Sauce: £9.90
Orders being taken now for Monday 28th www.laperle.co.uk/fizzandchips - Can also be collected in person (no preorders)

Pop in to see the NEW DELI with a range of Home Cooked Specials and Local Products. 

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

Ellie selected for England

Milford schoolgirl, Ellie Mans (15) has been officially contacted by England Golf that she has been selected for the SW U18 England Squad.

Training weekends are set with the coaches & the team of 8 at Cumberwell Park (Bradford on Avon) to continue Ellen’s development as a player.

Ellie has had a super September so far winning the Brokenhurst Manor Ladies Club Champs posting a first round score of 75 to give her a 7 shot lead heading into the afternoon competition. She secured the championship after posting a score of 82 on an incredibly challenging course winning by 3 shots.

Earlier in September she also won the McCleod Trophy with 39 points.

Harvest at All Saints'

 

Chris & Archie report on Seafront Repairs

Chris Mabey and his faithful dog Archie, have been giving regular reports on the repairs to the Milford on Sea seafront.

Great work has been done by both of them in recording the progress, if you would like to take a look please join the 'We Love Milford on Sea' Facebook Group, then click on one of Chris's links and you will find all of his videos in one place. Please click here.

Seafront Repairs by Archie Photography

Milford Explorers set for primary school

Milford Explorers Day Nursery and Beach School have had a 'Preschool Graduation' as they said goodbye to the children moving onto to primary school.

To read more; please click here.

Get your flyer or advert to Village Newcomers

Ruth Bufton is offering to distribute flyers or advertisements for village clubs, classes, voluntary activities, as well as local commercial businesses.

These will be added to 'welcome Packs' which will be given to everyone new to our community when attending the Newcomer's Supper.

To get involved please provide Ruth with at least 50 copies of what you would like circulated and leave them in the front porch of 15 Hurst Road (On the seafront between Needles Eye café and The Lighthouse restaurant.) 

Enjoy the free advertising!

To contact Ruth please call 01590 641875 or click here to contact.

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Update on welcoming Newcomers to Milford

Dear Newcomers Exhibitors and Milford folk, 

Well as you can imagine we will not be doing a Newcomers Supper this year. I thought about doing an exhibition on the Green and tried to think of ways to welcome Newcomers to the village but as things stand it is not possible. 

So perhaps next Spring we could have a Newcomers Event which might not be a supper. With the various estates being built in the village and quite a lot of sales of houses plus the extra time between Newcomers events I am thinking we may have too many people to accommodate for a supper. We might just go for an exhibition of clubs and activities people might like to join - using both the church and the hall so you can have as much space as you need. 

However I do need to know what you think about this idea please? 

I have advertised for several years for volunteers to run this event with me, with the view of taking it over in a year or two, but have not had any offers so perhaps it is time to change how we welcome newcomers to the village or maybe have a break from tradition and drop the supper. It seems that younger people don't have the time to help run clubs yet they want what the clubs offer. Look at the RNLI where would the sailors in our community be without the wonderful service the RNLI offers? Yet our local branch has struggled to get anyone willing to be on a committee. 

If there is anyone out there who would like to help with welcoming the Newcomers to the village just give me a call 01590 641875 or click here to contact.

I would welcome any ideas you have so we still make Milford a lovely place to live and welcome newcomers to this friendly and vibrant village 

With best wishes, Stay safe and well. 

Ruth Bufton

Family Rental Property required in or near village

Update: 23rd Sept - Property found for the family!

We have been contacted by Cathryn Atkin, her daughter, family and their 6-year old Labrador are moving back to the UK from South Africa as soon as they can get flights. They have sold their house and are keen to settle in or near Milford on Sea so need a property to rent while they look for a house to buy.

Eat Raspberry Cheesecake for Girls Cricket!

The Under 11's Girls Milford on Sea Cricket Team needs help fundraising. Sam and his team at La Perle have kindly agreed to make delicious homemade Raspberry Cheesecake and 100% of the profit will go to the newly formed cricket team. Priced at only £4.95 and available from Monday to Sunday this week.

The team, made up of 19 local girls aged 8-11, was only formed in March and has been a lifeline for these children and their families during these unprecedented times so lets help keep this group going. 

Many Thanks from The Coaches, the Girls and all their families!

You can order your Raspberry Cheesecake here: www.laperle.co.uk

Update on welcoming Newcomers to Milford

We have received the message below from Ruth Bufton, who for many years has selflessly organised and run the Newcomers Supper each year.

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Dear Newcomers Exhibitors and Milford folk, 

Well as you can imagine we will not be doing a Newcomers Supper this year. I thought about doing an exhibition on the Green and tried to think of ways to welcome Newcomers to the village but as things stand it is not possible. 

So perhaps next Spring we could have a Newcomers Event which might not be a supper. With the various estates being built in the village and quite a lot of sales of houses plus the extra time between Newcomers events I am thinking we may have too many people to accommodate for a supper. We might just go for an exhibition of clubs and activities people might like to join - using both the church and the hall so you can have as much space as you need. 

However I do need to know what you think about this idea please? 

I have advertised for several years for volunteers to run this event with me, with the view of taking it over in a year or two, but have not had any offers so perhaps it is time to change how we welcome newcomers to the village or maybe have a break from tradition and drop the supper. It seems that younger people don't have the time to help run clubs yet they want what the clubs offer. Look at the RNLI where would the sailors in our community be without the wonderful service the RNLI offers? Yet our local branch has struggled to get anyone willing to be on a committee. 

If there is anyone out there who would like to help with welcoming the Newcomers to the village just give me a call 01590 641875 or click here to contact.

I would welcome any ideas you have so we still make Milford a lovely place to live and welcome newcomers to this friendly and vibrant village 

With best wishes, Stay safe and well. 

Ruth Bufton