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Friday 11 December 2020

Gifts & Savouries at the Pickled Weasel

The Pickled Weasel in Milford on Sea have added a number of tasty gifts to their Hot & Cold Takeaway and range of Delicatessen products. 

I am sure if you popped in to see Lesley and Alex they can show you an unusual gift you could buy for someone, or simply reward yourself with a savoury treat!

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Pickled Weasel
54 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD
01590 641155


Thursday 10 December 2020

New Village Bakery opens on 18th December

I don't know about you, but I'm pretty excited to be having a new bakery opening in Milford on Sea village. Fresh bread, rolls, cakes and savouries - and even afternoon tea's, what's not to like!

Local resident, Amanda Maidment, is very excited to be starting her new venture, and The Coastal Bakery will be opening at 9am on Friday 18th December.

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Amanda is delighted that the shop is being beautifully decorated with free foliage by the very talented Hannah Middlewick.

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 were 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.

Fresh bread, rolls, 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

A Magical Christmas comes to Milford

The 'Making Milford More Magical' team, along with generous donations from the local community, have made the village green look more festive than I can ever recall.

Christmas trees, sparkling lights, hand-made decorations and more are a delight to see.

It is also good to note that all of the trees nicely socially distanced!

Thank you to everyone who has made this yuletide display possible and something for us all to appreciate.

If you can't see the decorations in person we hope the pictures below taken by local people help you to enjoy your Christmas.
 
Picture by Chris Mabey
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Picture by Chris Mabey
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Picture by Sue York
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Picture by Kerry Bacon
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Picture by Sue York
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Video by Chris Mabey
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MOSHRS Podcast: The history of Christmas cards

Milford on Sea Historical Record Society have launched their latest podcast, this time the subject is: The history of Christmas cards. 

This month’s podcast has a seasonal flavour, so here is a question: 
  • How many Christmas cards are sold every year in the UK? - Is it 9 million, 90 million or 900 million? 
You can find out the answer and more in the latest video trailer and feature podcasts: “Milford and District Postal Arrangements Part 2”.  

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





Drone footage of Sea Defence Repairs

Graeme Blackwood has recorded a fascinating record of the rebuilding of the sea defences for Milford on Sea.

Graeme has create a record of the repairs from the air using a drone.

To visit his page to view his films please click here


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The 'Save Milford from the Sea' Facebook Group has been set up to 'To make Milford-on-Sea residents aware of the consequences for the village of failure to repair the sea wall and maintain coastal defences.'

This Facebook Page has a fascinating insight into the issues, progress and details on a petition to save the sea defences long-term.

To visit the Facebook Group please click here.


A message from Hurst Castle

We are happy to pass on this message from the team at Hurst Castle: 

"We’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us in 2020 – our loyal volunteers, our fantastic team and all our visitors.  It really has been a year like no other!

Even though the castle is closed at this time, you can still enjoy a walk to Hurst Castle.  Refreshments are available outside the castle, every Saturday and Sunday in December, (weather permitting, with the exception of Boxing Day - Saturday 26th December).  

From Sunday 27th December, every day until Sunday 3rd January, we will be offering a reduced ferry service, from Keyhaven to the spit, with refreshments available to purchase outside the castle.  We hope to see you over this period.

Or why not treat your family and friends to a Hurst Castle local resident annual pass, or gift voucher this Christmas?

Our gift vouchers can be used to purchase tickets to the castle, for the ferry to the spit, in our castle café and the gift shop.

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Our annual pass offers unlimited castle admission and return ferry plus other benefits.  It’s a great opportunity to make the most of 2021, our beautiful coastline, Henry VIII’s artillery fortress and stunning views over to the Isle of Wight.

Email us today at: info@hurstcastle.co.uk to buy your annual pass, gift voucher or for more information.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy 2021, from the all team at Hurst Castle."


Hurst Castle

www.hurstcastle.co.uk

Wednesday 9 December 2020

You can't have Christmas without cake!

We all deserve a treat after the year we have had, and of course you can't have Christmas without some cake!

Take a look at the village cake makers below, click on the links and choose what you would like to indulge in this festive period!


Mandy at Elmsleigh Cakes;
please click here.

Liz at Cakes on Sea; please click here.

Robyn at Doughnut Wall; please click here.

Shannen at Hello Cheesecake; please click here.

Plus of course:

Amanda at the new Coastal Bakery in Milford on Sea high street.


Encore Choir in harmony with New Forest Basics Bank

At this time of year Encore Choir would normally be busy rehearsing for concerts for charitable organisations and local care homes. Sadly they are unable to meet or perform due to the pandemic. 

This year John Reid their musical Director who lives in Milford on Sea, as do many members, has kept them challenged with a few online recordings, the latest of which ‘We Need a Little Christmas’ - all to keep the choir's voices in shape…….and to create a little Christmas cheer. 

To continue the community theme, Encore choir members have been donating bags of basic foods and Christmas goodies, in order to produce Seasonal Hampers for the New Forest Basics Bank based in Lymington and also covering Milford on Sea. You won’t be surprised to hear that the Basics Bank has had to expand its operation during these difficult times, as food poverty is a growing and a complex area to address. Last week the bank assisted over 80 households in our area. 


Encore Choir is a mixed voiced choir with 60 members, who enjoy singing a wide variety of styles of music. They meet on a Monday evening in Lymington and hope to return to rehearsals early Spring or earlier if it is safe to do so. All voice parts are welcome. 

https://www.facebook.com/people/Encore-Choir-Lymington/100009392944296

To find out more, please contact; encorechoirlymington@gmail.com - Facebook Page, please click here.

Tuesday 8 December 2020

New Emergencies Partnership

Since the Grenfell Tower fire, and other serious incidents, the Government has realised the value of voluntary help from members of the Public and so are bringing together voluntary groups across the Country in order to have a suitable network of people who can respond when needed in the future

Rotary is one of the only voluntary organisations which has a footprint throughout the Country and so they are asking if Rotarians and any people affiliated with Rotary in any way could be asked to join this network of volunteers. Volunteers from outside Rotary would also be welcomed. 


The country has been divided into 5 areas and Rotary Wessex is in the South East area. 

The requests in the South East so far have been for befriending, driving for a Food Bank and for Covid testing. This is not an exhaustive list because it is not known for what the requests will be made in the future. 

There are 'admin only' roles available, so please volunteer even if you need to be self-isolating or shielding at the moment. 

Requests will come in as a referral, and it is important that we must only volunteer for tasks which are appropriate to each individual, taking into consideration their own circumstances. 

How Can You Help: 

Becton Rotary are pleased to advise that they have agreed to participate in the Voluntary and Community Sector Emergencies Partnership. VCS-EP. This is a new adventure for us and we will keep you posted as our involvement in the scheme progresses. 

In the meantime Becton Rotary need to compile a list of individuals or companies who would be willing to be contacted should they be requested to respond to an urgent situation. If this is an activity you feel you could support then please let us know by email to secretary@bectonrotary.og.uk 

Be assured you would not be asked to support anything which was beyond your ability or means. 

Further information can be obtained from the VCSEP webpage by clicking here.

It is difficult to give too many ideas as to what will be requested in the future - but in times of flood or fire, for example, there could be all sorts of ways in which help could really give a boost to people in need. Some of the activities such as ferrying food to food banks we already do. 






                                                                 

                                                                                           

                                                                                                             

                                                                                                             

                                                                                                     

 

              

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Verveine launches Christmas Menu & Gifts

Verveine, Milford on Sea's spectacular fine dining fish restaurant have launched their Christmas Menu which will be running at lunch times until the 19th of December. 

The menu consists of some of David Wykes amazing creations, such as smoked salmon with Babycham and flaming Christmas pudding ice cream. The Christmas menu has 6 courses and is outstanding value at £35 per person.

Verveine can also offer gift vouchers and the Verveine Cookbook, ideal gifts for the people who have everything! These can be posted, or both can be purchased at the restaurant.

To book or buy, please call: 01590 642176.




Verveine
98 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE 
01590 642176



 




(Not) Carols on the Green

Disappointingly, there is no Carols on the Green event this year due to Covid 19. 

However, Rev David Hellsten from Milford on Sea Baptist Church gives a little Christmas video greeting from the village green, - including three well-known carols and at least one bad joke!

To get into the Christmas spirit, please click here.



More winners of the School Raffle

The winners keep coming in the Milford on Sea School Christmas Raffle.

To see the latest winners, please click below: 

A few more lucky winners to come!


Thursday 3 December 2020

Village Advent Window Trail is underway

The village Advent Window Trail is underway for everyone to enjoy.

The Advent Window Trail organised by All Saints' Church is running across Milford on Sea & Everton.

Having started on Tuesday 1st December, a new location will be revealed every day until Thursday 24th December 2020. 


There will be a new window lit up each evening up until Christmas Eve when the final window will be revealed in All Saints’ Church.

To discover where to see the windows please click here

Maps of the trail will be provided, along with Covid related safety guidance to those that sign up. Please click here.

Once underway, daily information on where the windows are opening will also be on the church Facebook page. Please click here.


Larry fighting avoidable blindness in others

Throughout the village there are people that do interesting, important and vital jobs. Our community also holds a fair few retired people all who have a story about their past work that people around them may not know.

Recently we can across an article in the Association of Optometrists magazine highlighting the career of someone whose work provides vital treatment in eye health across the world.

Larry Benjamin is a resident of Milford on Sea, a retired ophthalmic consultant and has been an overseas volunteer with Orbis for 16 years. Orbis are a charity who fight avoidable blindness, and Larry has been very much at the forefront of scaling up the charity’s international remote training capabilities in light of COVID-19.

To find out more please click here.


Ray's Italian Restaurant indoor dining is back!

Ray's Italian Restaurant are again able to welcome guests to enjoy a meal inside of their restaurant.

They are now open from Wednesday to Saturday each week from 6pm, and have to close their doors at 11pm under the new Government guidelines.
 
Takeaway will still be available each evening for collection, and deliveries will be available on weekends.

You can book a table now by emailing info@raysitaliankitchen.co.uk or calling 01590 645300.  To find out more, or to see the menus, please click here.


To celebrate the reopening
, Stacey has three brand new cocktails on their festive specials menu including the 
Very Berry Mimosas: Mermaid Pink Gin with Prosecco, a squeeze of lemon juice & berry syrup, garnished with raspberries, hibiscus infusions and a swirl of fresh lemon and Aromatic Mocktail: Seedlip with Aromatic Tonic, served with pink peppicorns, a slice of orange and rosemary.


Ray's Italian Restaurant also offer Dining Gift Vouchers which would make ideal Christmas presents.

To order any value of voucher (Minimum £20), please email: info@raysitaliankitchen.co.uk with a contact phone number and they will get back to you. 


Ray’s Italian Kitchen
11 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF
01590 645300

Revised opening hours at The Cave

The Cave in Milford on Sea now has new opening hours: 

Tuesday to Saturday 12 to 7pm | Sunday 2pm to 7pm
(Closed Mondays)

Pop in to see the knowledgeable team who can offer:

Christmas Gifts!
  • Off License
  • Take-Away Drinks
  • Platters & Nibbles
  • Christmas Gifts Galore!

  • Free Local Delivery Service available



More about The Cave

The Cave is an off-licence specialising in wines, beers, lagers, spirits, champagne, sparkling wine and soft drinks for you to enjoy at home.

The range is extensive to suit every budget and taste, and Jon is available to take you through the drinks he has to offer and can make recommendations to suit whatever you are looking for.

If you’re interested in the Delivery Service please call: 01590 642195, alternatively pop in, or send a message to info@thecavemos.co.uk and Jon will get back to you as soon as he can.


Milford’s Secret Boutique

Sam Combes moved to Milford on Sea with her family in 2010 and during the last couple of years she has been quietly running a small ladies clothing business (mostly through word of mouth) from home. Due to the success of the clothes and happy customers, she have decided to somewhat formalise the business and has created Milford’s Secret Boutique. 

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Milford’s Secret Boutique does not have a physical shop or website, instead it is run as a virtual boutique selling a wide range of clothes including casualwear, workwear, fabulous jeans and wellness wear designed by the French fashion brand Captain Tortue (available in UK sizes 6 to 24). 

All orders are placed through Sam and  then shipped directly from France to her house in Milford on Sea where she arranges customer collections at times to suit them. Returns and exchanges are also available. 

Sam offers a bespoke service and is very happy to advise which pieces in the range are likely to suit and fit best and hopefully help customers avoid any further changing room dilemmas. 

For more info regarding Milford’s Secret Boutique, please follow: Facebook & instagram pages: @milfords_secret_boutique or click here.

To contact Sam please click here.


Milford’s Secret Boutique
Sam Combes 
Milford on Sea

Facebook & instagram pages: 
@milfords_secret_boutique

Wednesday 2 December 2020

Stay safe when open water swimming

We have received the advice below from Steve Billett, Water Safety Officer at RNLI Lymington regarding open water swimming:

The RNLI is reaching out to water safety groups and the open water swimming & dipping community to they have launched a short video featuring top tips on cold water dipping.

This year the RNLI have seen a huge increase in Open Water Swimmers & Cold Water Dippers across the UK and Ireland. Lifeboat crews have seen a 14% increase in call outs to swimmers in 2020 compared with 2019, whilst the coastguard has seen a 52% increase in swimming incidents in the last 4 months. The National Open Water Coaching Association (NOWCA) have also reported a 323% rise in swimmers as of October 2020. 

Whilst taking part in both activities has become even more popular this year with the health benefits championed by many, this does not reduce the risks, especially during the winter season, where the water temperature in the UK and Irish waters is on average 12°C or less and with rivers even colder, this makes all waters cold enough the cause cold water shock.

In response to this spike of interest in Open Water Swimming, the RNLI Water Safety Team have put together a video of top tips aimed at Cold Water Dippers, those who are bobbing around in the water for a short period of time. 

The RNLI are reminding people to: 

Be prepared – Choose your spot, go with a buddy, have the right equipment, check the whether and tides.

Always be seen

Acclimatise slowly 

Stay within your depths 

Float to live 

Call 999 or 112 for the Coastguard in an emergency 


Included are links for our informative YouTube video as well as links to our social media posts with general top tips for cold water dipping. 

YouTube: click here

Twitter: click here

We are also developing further guidance at those who take part in longer distanced swims. The RNLI acknowledges that they are two difference target audiences, and we want to ensure we share safety messaging to all those taking part in wild swim activities. 

For more water safety information please visit RNLI.Org/Safety and Open Water Swimming

You can also click here for an Open Water Swimming article which provides some top safety tips for open water swimmers. 

We are very grateful for your support and would really appreciate your help in sharing these important swimming safety messages to the wider community. 

Any questions please get in touch. 

Happy and safe swimming! 


Steve Billett
Water Safety Officer 
RNLI Lymington

Tuesday 1 December 2020

The Lazy Lion is Reopening

The Lazy Lion is reopening in Milford on Sea high street (Again!). 

The doors will be open from midday on the 2nd December for lunch and evening meals, and from 8am on Thursday 3rd onwards for breakfasts.

The Christmas decorations are up, the open fire is alight, and the team cannot wait to welcome you back for some festive cheer. 

They also have a new December Christmas menu which you can find by clicking here.



The Lazy Lion
Book your table today: 01590 641111

School Raffle Winners - So far!

The winner of Day One 'Eat for a Week' of the 12 Days of Christmas Raffle was Bridget Maynard. She is a teaching assistant at Milford on Sea Primary School. (Day 2 & 3 Winners are below.)

Thank you to everyone who has bought tickets so far, there are plenty of prizes still to be won over the next 11 days!

To see a video of Day 1 Winnerplease click here.

To see a video of Day 2 Winnerplease click here.

To see a video of Day 3 Winnerplease click here.

Price of tickets are £5 per ticket or a book of 5 tickets for £20. Tickets can be purchased by emailing The PFA on mospspfa@outlook.com.

Bridget Maynard



La Perle reopens restaurant

As we move out of Lockdown 2 and into Tier 2, Sam at La Perle is reopening his doors as a restaurant alongside deliveries:

Fish & Chips deliveries now return on Wednesdays. Delivered hot to your door 5 to 7.30pm. 

The restaurant will open Wednesdays to Saturdays from 2nd December for Lunch 12 to 2pm and Dinner from 7pm.

Dine In Sunday Lunch from 6th December 12 to 2pm. Reservation recommended.

Sunday Lunch at Home. Choose to have your lunch delivered 12 to 2.30pm. Order in advance by clicking here

Special Occasions Menu continues until Saturday 19th December. The Special Occasions menu delivers a restaurant quality meal to your house chilled, with easy to follow cooking instructions. 



La Perle
60 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD
01590 643557

Seeking Pre-1963 recordings of Romeo and Juliet

Ivan Chandler, a local resident and locally know for his band The Go Go Five, also has a Music Copyright & Licensing Consultancy business. (www.musicalities.co.uk)

One of his clients, The Rosie Kay Dance Company, has rehearsals in place for a contemporary ballet at the Birmingham Hippodrome mid-March. 

Ivan is keen to know if anyone has any pre-1963 recordings of Romeo and Juliet by Berlioz and/or Prokofiev in top condition as such recordings will be out of copyright.

Is there a music club, society or enthusiast in the village who may be able to help?  

If so, he would like to discuss how best to safely make copies, preferably to CD or by way of music files. He is also happy to discuss a fee or donation in an amount that is mutually acceptable. 

Remastered “cleaned up” versions released from 1963 would not help as it would involve negotiations with the relevant record companies which could prove too costly. 

To contact Ivan, please click here.

Generous Donations to Basics Bank

The Milford on Sea WI spent two hours on the village green on Saturday and had a huge success in collecting food from members and villagers alike for the New Forest Basics Bank.

The donations equated to four car loads which have now been delivered (along with some help from Becton & District Rotary Club). 

The pictures below only show part of what was collected, and everything donated will go to help local people having a difficult time.

Well done to everyone involved.