Vote for Saltwater Café

Saltwater Café in Milford on Sea high street are very excited to have been nominated for the 'Best Café in Hampshire' category of the Muddy Stilettos Awards.

You can vote for Saltwater Café by clicking here.

Better still, pop in and try the wide variety of goodies they offer!

Saltwater Café

106 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE

01590 643518

www.facebook.com/saltcafe106

Magical Milford at Christmas

We have had the message below from Tracy and Diana, the organisers of 'Magical Milford at Christmas'. Last year they did an excellent job in bringing a exciting festive feeling to the village which was enjoyed by many. Now to job starts again for next year!

Tracy and Diana write:

Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on last years Christmas decorations.

Following the recent survey we have looked through all the comments and as a result, have plans to make it even better than last year! 

However to do this, we do need to raise a substantial amount of money.

If you would like to contribute to the fund we have an account with the Milford Charitable Trust and you can make donations to this via BACS to:

• Sort code 40-30-36
• Account number 11565532
• Account name Milford on Sea Charitable Trust

…. marking your donation under the Reference as Magical Milford at Christmas (or Magical Milford if restricted with letters).

Cheques are also accepted - made payable to Milford on Sea Charitable Trust [on the reverse please mark it as Magical Milford at Christmas]

Cheques can be left at the parish office.

We will also take cash and again this can be left at the parish office in the collection bucket.

Thank you so much for your continued support.

Magical Milford at Christmas

Tracy and Diana

tracyhaupt@btinternet.com

dianabrushwood@gmail.com

Splinters Art Group Summer Exhibition

Splinters Art Group will be holding their Summer Exhibition from August 21st to August 30th in The Dance Studio, Sea Road Car Park, Milford on Sea. (Rear of Community Centre.)

Splinters is a group of local artists who meet regularly to paint and exchange ideas.

The artists produce work in a variety of media and subject matter.

Artists include: Cathy Beggs, Jo Britton, Enid Freshwater, M’eudail Latham, Barbara Lathwell, Barbara Rousseau, Gill Stopher, Sheila Thompson.

New Freelance Hairdresser

A new freelance hair business is now available in Milford on Sea.

Emma has founded Red Wren Hair Company and she has over 20 years hairdressing experience and specialises in cutting & styling. She is now looking for models for for the purpose of building a portfolio of wonderful images. 

The hair services and prices are detailed in the poster below as are her contact details. *Model prices for a limited time only.

Red Wren Hair Company

www.facebook.com/redwrenhairco

Milford on Sea Greening Campaign - Voting is now open

Milford on Sea’s Greening Campaign takes a step forward this month. 

This is part of a programme to tackle climate change by reducing carbon emissions in the village and making Milford on Sea a greener place to live. 

Voting has now opened for residents to vote for their Top 3 “Greening” challenges. Details of the challenges themselves can be found on the Milford on Sea Parish Council website by clicking here, or in the May issue of the Village Voice. 

Everyone is now asked to choose their Top 3 from the list. You can also vote by clicking here or alternatively by completing the slip on page 42 of the May Village Voice and dropping it off at the Parish Council Office.

Voting is open until the 17th July 2021. 

In September special Greening challenge cards will be delivered to every household in Milford on Sea Parish. The cards will show a list of the Top 8 challenges voted for by the Village and each household will be invited to commit to 5 of these over the period of the campaign. Further details of how this will work will be announced in September.

Supermoon over The Needles

Local Milford on Sea resident and accomplished photographer, Graham Wiffen is well-know for capturing excellent images of Milford on Sea and the surrounding areas.

At the end of last month Graham caught on camera a spectacular photograph of the evening's Supermoon which is also called the Flower Moon. This is an occasion when a full moon comes closest to the earth in its elliptic orbit, resulting in the moon appearing 30% brighter and 14% bigger than normal.

There are two Supermoons in 2021, and the last Supermoon this year will occur on 24th June and will be a Super Strawberry Moon.

click image to enlarge

To see more images of Milford on Sea please click here to visit Graham's Facebook Page.

The village defibrillator has been found

Update: 2nd June 2021:

The village defibrillator has been found. The machine was accessed for an emergency but arrived at the scene after the ambulance crew had got there. 

In consequence, the machine is understood to have been taken to the hospital with the patient, unused. It then remained on board the ambulance or at its base station. There are now plans to collect it from the Ambulance Station later today and if in good order with pads etc it will be restored to the cabinet for emergency use once again.

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Have you seen the village defibrillator?

Last Thursday 27th May around 5.30pm the Southern Central Ambulance Service received a call to request the code to open and remove the defibrillator from its cabinet on the wall of the Coop in the village centre. 

Should it have been used in an emergency, we hope whoever needed it is OK. As yet, the user may not had an opportunity to return the defibrillator and efforts are underway to establish its location. 

The defibrillator was donated to the village in 2015 by a group of village organisations, including; Milford on Sea Food Week The WI, Parish Council, County Councillor and Milford on Sea Memorial Hospital League of Friends and the Coop kindly gave permission for it to be installed on their side wall. 

The Parish council became owners during 2020.

If you know where the defibrillator might be please contact:

david@milfordonsea.org

Choosing where to eat in Milford on Sea

As the sun comes out to welcome summer to Milford on Sea the dilemma arrives of where to go to eat!

Naturally, as we have over 20 places to eat in the village, from fine restaurants to pubs and cafes, it is easy to forget somewhere you have always wanted to try.

Worry not! - The home page of the Milford on News website has a button (as indicated below), which takes you to comprehensive list of Milford on Sea eating places with links to all websites and even their Facebook Pages where you can see what is happening right now.

Enjoy picking your favourites, or simply try them all!

Place to Eat in Milford on Sea: please click here. 

Step Up, Safe Place Tabletop Event

Step up, Safe Space is a non-profit making community support company run by volunteers who support families in need in New Milton, Milford on Sea and surrounding areas:

They will be holding a Tabletop Event on Saturday 5th June at 2pm to 3pm at the rear of the All Saints Church Hall in Greenbanks Close, Milford on Sea, SO41 0SQ.

They will have children and adults clothes, school uniform, toys, baby and child items, bedding, plus small household items by arrangement.

The volunteers aim to work together to support each other and recycle as much as possible for local communities.

If there is anything you are particularly looking for please let them know by clicking here.

To provide the community support the organisation have several bills to pay each week/month, if you are able to contribute a small voluntary monetary donation it would be greatly appreciated. (No worries if you can’t.)

The usual drop off/collection point at New Milton library will be open from 10am to 11am on Saturday 5th June.

Step Up, Safe Place

www.stepupsafespace.com

www.facebook.com/groups/403541067674515

Hurst Castle repairs commence

The 'Save Milford from the Sea!' Facebook Page has posted an interesting photo and update by Tony Graham.

Following the substantial collapse The castle’s Victorian east wing in February 2021, the photo showing initial work is underway.

There is a lot more to do, but it is nice to see something positive is now happening.

Graeme Blackwood has also produced an excellent video of the works from the air - To view video, please click here.

Graeme often posts a number of aerial views of Milford on Sea and you can see these by following him on his Facebook Page by clicking here.

To keep up to date with the progress at Hurst Castle you can follow:

Save Milford from the Sea!

www.facebook.com/groups/3199369226790674

The Good News Newsletter: No.34

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

A delightful video tour of Milford on Sea

Our Hampshire are a local collective of passionate filmmakers and photographers who love to showcase the County at its best through their film & photography.

Recently they featured Milford on Sea in a delightful video below which captures what is special about this wonderful village by the sea.

click image to view video

The video is featured on the Facebook page for 'Visit Milford on Sea'.

Visit Milford on Sea
hello@visitmilfordonsea.co.uk
www.visitmilfordonsea.co.uk
www.facebook.com/visitmilfordonsea

Our Hampshire
ourhampshire@gmail.com
www.ourhampshire.com
www.facebook.com/ourhampshire

Spectacular seafront apartment goes on the market

You may recognise Marine House on Milford on Sea seafront which is home to The Lighthouse café/bar on the ground floor. What you might not know is that on the first floor there is now a luxury home which has recently gone on the market.

We of course do not advertise properties for sale, but when a luxury seafront apartment in a local landmark like this goes on the market we think it is local news!

Marine House is at the beginning of Hurst Spit and has spectacular views of Christchurch Bay, Sturt Pond Nature Reserve, Hurst Castle and the Isle of Wight.

The Marine House apartment has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and is offered at £895,000. This price is of course out of reach for most pockets, but for the lucky person that can afford the property, the location and outlook is truly spectacular and unique.

To find out more, please click here.

Estate Agent: Hayward Fox - 01590 287006 - www.haywardfox.co.uk

Salads, olives and antipasta at the Pickled Weasel

The Pickled Weasel is an independent hot & cold deli takeaway in the heart of Milford on Sea village offering a variety of tasty food.

As summer approaches they have added a new selection of house salads, and award winning olives and antipasti to their range for everyone to enjoy.

Pickled Weasel

54 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD

01590 641155

www.facebook.com/PickledWeasel

Tudor Keep at Hurst Castle Reopens

The Hurst Castle team are are delighted that the Tudor keep at Hurst Castle will be reopening to the public from this Saturday, 29th May.

Henry VIII’s Tudor castle will be open daily for visitors to explore and refreshments will be available from outside the castle entrance. 

 

To book tickets, please click here.

The castle’s Victorian east and west wings remain closed whilst English Heritage’s conservation and repair project is ongoing, and the price of admission has been reduced accordingly.

English Heritage starts work on site this week on building new defences which will protect the castle, and facilitate better access to the damaged east wing.

Opening Times

29th May to 30th September (daily) - 10am to 5.30pm

1st October to 31st October  (daily) - 10am to 4pm

1st November to 31st March (winter weekend opening, weather permitting)

Prices

Adult: £4.00

Concession: £3.50

Child (5-17 yrs) £2.00

English Heritage members: Free

Children under 5: Free

A Local Resident Annual Pass is available for people living locally to Hurst Castle.

For further information please call 01590 642500 or email:

info@hurstcastle.co.uk

www.hurstcastle.co.uk

Looking to meet new people?

If you would like to meet some new people, or simply new to the village, then a local Meetup Group in Milford on Sea called C.A.F.E. (The Coast and Forest Events group) might interest you.

As their website explains: 

This Meetup group is aimed at people who live in or around the southern, coastal part of the New Forest – hence the name. We aim to help each other perk up our social lives, by making the most of the excellent leisure facilities and venues we have here locally, right on our doorsteps! If you are “Mid-Life" (!), and maybe find yourself unexpectedly single, there are times when you probably feel like going out to see a film or play or to a comedy night, for a meal, for a walk, for a drink, or even just for a coffee. There's lots to do, but it's not so much fun on your own! This could be the group for you.

Post up here an event or activity you'd really like to go to, and find out if anyone else would like to go along too! We offer friendship and, mostly-inexpensive, local social activities (pub quizzes, meals, walks, live music, a drink at a country pub on a Sunday evening) - while also keeping an eye out for bigger local events, as well as those in Bournemouth, Southampton and beyond for when we feel like making the extra effort!

People of any age and location are welcome, but please bear in mind that most events may take place within an area roughly Lyndhurst to Lymington, Christchurch to Calshot, or close by, and that activities will be focused on the "mid-life" age range. While most members are single, the group is open to sociable singles and non singles alike, (and especially to those who want to actively contribute events to the group!) So, if you want to meet new people, please join! 

CAFE Meetup is exists solely to help its members have Fun! The organisers give their time voluntarily. Group running costs (website, admin etc) have mostly been covered by occasional small profits on events in the past, but an annual fee of £5 is now payable by new and existing members. 

You can contact the Organiser, David Hughes via the website link below.

Dogs on Walks

Please note, it is a policy of the group that dogs accompanying walkers must be on short leads at all times, unless express permission has been given by the walk leader that it can be let off, and there is no objection from any other walk participant.

This requirement is to ensure the comfort, convenience and safety of walk participants for whom the walk is primarily intended.

C.A.F.E. (The Coast and Forest Events group)

www.meetup.com/en-au/C-A-F-E

Launch of Tales of the Beach House and Beyond

A group of local authors have written a book entitled; 'Tales of the Beach House and Beyond'.

The launch takes place on the village green on Saturday 29th May between 10.30am to 4pm.

This was the great lockdown project for a writing group from Milford on Sea's U3A, whose nickname is The Scribe Tribe. 

The Editor, Anne Kelly says it was her salvation during the long days of the winter lockdown but that it was a group effort with everyone combing their various talents to reach a fantastic result.

She goes on to say that some time ago the group were given access to the Westover Hall archives and these inspired a number of fictional stories, loosely based on fact. (Westover Hall is now The Beach House on the cliff top.)

The book is published with the support of the U3A and all profits will go to Milford on Sea School to purchase books enabling a life long interest in reading.

The Scribe Tribe

Co-authors: Sonia Sewell, Anne Kelly, Catriona Coates Brown, June Cooper, Rosemary Marcuse and Cynthia Smith.

Rebrand at Saltwater Café

Saltwater Café in High Street, Milford on Sea have a new shop front and logo design.

The designs were created by Fiona of Kifi Design, a creative design and photography agency based in Milford on Sea. (www.kificreative.co.uk)

Fiona explains on her website how she went about the redesign project:

"I looked at hanging signage to lift the building from the side, and a new logo. I bounced around a few options for shells and colours. Although quite rustic inside, the client didn’t want it to look too beachy as it isn’t next to the beach. We ended up with quite a slick and simple design, incorporating a wonderful shell, in a very simple colour scheme.

The UK is open for business and so is Saltwater!

As soon as we had direction from the the UK government, that the 17th May would be a national opening for cafés and pubs, restaurants and shops, we joined the queue to get things installed.

The external refit, applying the final design, cost under £200.00, and took approximately 30 minutes to install!

My design time was slightly longer, as making these big image decisions always take time to process. We started this project back in February and finally three months later, here we are, project completed.

I used JJB signs to fit the graphics to the window and hang the final hanging sign. Here is his website: www.jjbsigns.com

The client is delighted with the end result and it’s already had such great feedback locally. It always seems like small amounts of design tweaks won’t make a difference, but when you see it all put together, you see how much it does! Here’s to growing businesses and not going back into lockdown again!"

Becca & Tony, owners at Saltwater Café commented; "Fiona (Kifi) was recommended to us by friends who had recently received the Kifi magic! Fiona is fun, creative, friendly and easy to work with.  She listened to what we wanted and she knew what we needed to do to promote our café.  She is full of ideas and is more then happy to help.

All this came together during Covid restrictions which made meeting difficult but we knew we could always ring or email Fiona with ideas and questions. We are over the moon with our new logo, which has also been made into classy window vinyls and a swing sign which hangs outside our café.  Our café now stands out to people passing by.

We’d totally recommend Kifi Creative!!"

Kifi Creative

www.kificreative.co.uk

www.kificreative.co.uk/photography

www.facebook.com/kificreative

Saltwater Café

106 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE

01590 643518

www.facebook.com/saltcafe106

Bingo back at Milford on Sea Club

Milford on Sea Club in Milford on Sea high street is a friendly and relaxed social club that provides a variety of social activities to keep members entertained, - and Bingo is now back every Thursday and Sunday evening.

The club is once again open 7 days a week and provides a live entertainment schedule, pool and snooker tables, BT and Sky Sports, a full bar with drinks at attractive prices and free Wi-Fi. 

New members always welcome, just pop in or contact them below.

To see what is happening on a regular basis you can follow their Facebook Page by clicking here.

Milford on Sea Club

67 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QG

01590 643209

milfordonseaclub@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/MilfordonSeaClub

Milford Art Group Exhibition & Demonstrations

The Milford Art Group are resuming their demonstrations as from 1st July and are also holding their annual exhibition in July/August this year.

Milford Art Group Exhibition – Saturday 31st July- Saturday 14th August, All Saints Church Hall, Church Hill, Milford on Sea.  

Opening Daily: 10.00am-5:30pm, Sundays 11.00am-5.30pm, Last Saturday (14th) 10.00am-4.00pm. Admission and parking free.

Pastel Portrait by Rob Wareing

Milford Art Group Demonstrations:

Demonstrations are all held in: All Saints Church Hall, Church Hill, Milford on Sea from 2:15-4:30pm. 

Visitors most welcome.

1st July - Phil Madley – Abstracts in Encaustic Wax. 

2nd September – Rob Wareing – Pastel Portraits

7th October – Andrew Forkner – Wildlife in pastel, pencil and acrylics

2nd December – Rick Holmes – Harbour scene in mixed media

Churches Count on Nature

All Saint's & St Mary's Church
01590 644992
admin@allsaintsmilford.co.uk

www.allsaintsmilford-stmaryseverton.co.uk

www.facebook.com/AllSaintsMilfordOnSea

Ray's Italian becomes more than a restaurant

Throughout the lockdown, and like many hospitality businesses in the village and across the country, Ray's Italian Restaurant has fought hard to survive. The way Stacey has adapted and at the same time supported our village community has been impressive.

As is said; "Necessity is the mother of invention" and that is certainly true at Ray's Italian.

Just over a year ago Ray's Italian Kitchen was a popular restaurant, - it is now an indoor & outdoor casual dining and meeting place, delicatessen, pizza & pasta takeaway, as well as the original weekend restaurant. They are even offering Luxury Picnics to enjoy at the beach or home.

When you next visit Milford on Sea high street why not pop in to take a look, you are likely to be impressed with the changes - and will probably come out with a treat you could not resist!

To view all menus please click here.

Tuesday to Saturday

• Coffee & Pastries from 9am to 4pm
• Delicatessen open from 9am to 4pm
• Brunch Menu from 10am
• Lunch Menu from 12 noon
• Luxury Picnic Menu (Pre-order required)

*Last meal orders at 3pm

Friday & Saturday Evenings 

• A La Carte Restaurant Menu: 5.30pm to 9pm
• Takeaway Menu: 5.30pm to 8.30pm

Takeaways: As lockdown eases, Pizza & Pasta Takeaways are now collection only and ideally need to be ordered before 7pm on the night. Call: 01590 645300.

(Please Note: Online ordering has now been suspended and if the restaurant is busy they cannot guarantee to be able to pick up the phone. Sorry if this happens to you!)

A few of the treats at Ray's Deli
click image to view

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About Ray's Italian Restaurant

Located in the heart of Milford on Sea, Ray’s Italian Kitchen run by local restaurateur, Stacey Crouch is making its mark on this foodie-renowned village in the New Forest.

Lovingly named after Stacey’s father, Ray’s Italian Kitchen offers morning coffee, brunch, lunch and pizza & pasta takeaways. On the weekends the restaurant serves carefully selected dishes, big on flavour and taste and the option of a 'Small Plate' grazing menu for sharing.

In 2021 a delicatessen with wonderful treats was added, alongside a luxury picnic menu to takeaway and enjoy at the beach or home.

Every detail of the restaurant has been carefully selected by Stacey, down to the sophisticated interior in tones of gold and blue, creating a place for eating, drinking, talking and sharing.

Alfresco dining can also be enjoyed in the warmer months in the sun-soaked courtyard, where flatbreads and small plates can be enjoyed until 9pm.

Ray’s Italian Kitchen with its vibrant atmosphere is proving to be a must eat place among locals and visitors.

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

Litter Picking Kits at The Village News

Mark at The Village News near Milford on Sea Village Green is always keen to help any local causes or initiatives and now he is now stocking free Litter Picking Kits* - alongside the newspapers, magazines, greeting cards, confectionery and lots of other things you didn't even know you need!

No doubt we all love the beautiful environment we live in and it is at its best when spotlessly clean. If you fancy collecting some litter whilst out walking then the kit is just the job for doing a good deed for the day.

*The Litter Picking Kits and available as part of the New Forest Ambassador Scheme run by New Forest National Park where people are encouraged to sign up to pick up local litter and they are providing the Litter Picking Kits for free.

If possible, please download, print and sign the litter pick agreement form in advance of collecting a kit from The Village News. Please click here for the form.

Note from the New Forest Ambassador Scheme: Please note that by signing for a free litter picking kit you are agreeing to follow the litter picking health and safety guidance and will litter pick in a safe way. You will be acting on your own initiative and you will not be covered by the New Forest National Park Authority’s insurance.

You need to be 18 years or over to sign up as a New Forest Ambassador and collect your own litter picking kit. However, we welcome young ambassadors who can litter pick with a parent or guardian. If you would like to pick up one or more litter picking kits for your children, please state the number of children and their ages on the litter picking agreement form. We do not have any child-sized tabards but hope the small/medium size will not be too large!

If you have any suggestions, questions or feedback about this litter picking scheme, please email nfambassadors@newforestnpa.gov.uk.

For more information; please click here.

The Village News

01590 645595

74 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD

www.facebook.com/thevillagenewsmos

MOSHRS Podcast: Milford and the Great War 1914-1918 - Part 2

Milford on Sea Historical Record Society have launched the second part of their new four-part video podcast mini-series; “Milford and the Great War 1914-1918”. 

Part 2 is called “The Fortunes of War” and can be viewed here. You can catch up with Part 1 called “The Gathering Storm” using the same link.

The last two parts will be rolled out later in the year. 

The series explores the roles played by Milford residents in the First World War and the impact of the War on our community.

To view the podcast, please click here.

To view the Milford on Sea: Village at War Photo Album; 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

 

Lost Cockatiel

We have been contacted by a family who have lost their much loved cockatiel from Downton Lane yesterday afternoon and they are heartbroken.

They would be grateful for reports of any sightings. If you can help, please click here.

Friday Sundowners live music at The Lighthouse

The Lighthouse Seaside Bar & Dining on Milford on Sea seafront is launching Friday Sundowners from this Friday at 6pm.

The early evening each Friday will feature live music, and this week it will be the Ed Martin Duo.

Pop along for a meal or drink and enjoy the music to start your weekend.

You can follow The Lighthouse on Facebook to see the acts performing each week. Please click here.

Check out the Ed Martin Duo by clicking here.

The Lighthouse Seaside Bar & Dining

Hurst Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PY

hello@thelighthousemilford.co.uk

www.thelighthousemilford.co.uk

www.facebook.com/thelighthousemilford

Try Wingsurfing and Windfoiling at Keyhaven

The New Forest Paddle Sport Company based in Milford on Sea high street are inviting people to try the latest new thing in watersports:

Wingsurfing -

To see video

by Kai Lenny

please click here

Wingsurfing and windfoiling are now available as private lessons with Sean and his team.

They offer a 2 hour intro called 'Wingtro' where you can learn to control a wing on a 'Windsup board' before moving onto 'Winggo' to get you on a foiling board for your first flight!

All sessions are based from Keyhaven with a rescue boat and qualified instructor to get you up and winging.

Sessions can be booked as 1-1 or 2-1.

Note: Sean is also still offering Sea Paddle Boarding and Kayaking.

To find out more contact Sean by clicking here. 

All information, dates and sessions are online to book at:

www.thenewforestpaddlesportcompany.co.uk.

The New Forest Paddle Sports Company

46 High Street, Milford On Sea, SO41 0QD

01590 645270 

info@thenewforestpaddlesportcompany.co.uk

www.thenewforestpaddlesportcompany.co.uk

www.facebook.com/thenewforestpaddlesportcompany

Lymington Strawberries from South Lawn

South Lawn are once again selling fresh Lymington Strawberries from a roadside pop up at the hotel.

Delicious and only £3 a punnet or 2 for £5.

Also, if you fancy a takeaway Cream Tea with 2 Fruit Scones, Clotted Cream & Strawberry Jam, South Lawn have them for you at £4.50 each

Don't you just love summer coming!

The South Lawn Hotel 

& Cedar Tree Restaurant

Lymington Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0RF

01590 643911

www.facebook.com/southlawnhotel

events@southlawnhotel.co.uk
www.southlawnhotel.co.uk

Milford School says 'We'll Meet Again'

Saturday 8th of May marked the 76th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day and Milford on Sea CofE Primary School produced a video to mark the occasion.

Here is how the school described their video and the dual meaning of 'We'll Meet Again':

"Last year (75th anniversary) was a very special occasion and the country managed to celebrate and remember our military heroes in the face of adversity and the Covid 19 pandemic. ‘We’ll meet again’ played with an even more poignant message that year and MOS Primary School sent out their own Commemorative film to our children and families, which we were all missing so much.

So, cast your mind back and think about how far we have come together over the past year.....Have fun spotting the staff and children in their 1940's outfits!"

The video is delightful, charming and could also bring a tear to your eye.

To view video, please click here.

Click here to view video

Ever fancied sea water swimming?

If the idea of sea water swimming at Milford on sea appeals to you, the courses below have recently been launched. Here are some details from their website:  

Angus McChesney is an experienced local sea swimmer, qualified beach lifeguard and open water swim coach offering the people of Milford on Sea and surrounding areas the chance to learn more about swimming safely in the sea along our coast. 

Spring courses start this weekend from The Lighthouse Bar & Restaurant, Hurst Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PY - For details please click here.

Angus courses aim to build your confidence as a sea swimmer. Learn how to understand the beach, tides, swell and weather whilst improving your sea swimming technique. Sessions are aimed at the transition from dipping to swimming; supervised by a qualified beach lifeguard.

A typical session takes one hour and comprises of  land based theory and warm up (approx. 30 min) and a swim and re-warm (approx. 30 min).

Suitable for: beginners. However, Angus recommends that participants first completes his Sea Bathing for Health course; a basic level of water confidence is required.

To find out more please contact Angus below:

Iconic Swims

07802 326537

iconicswims@gmail.com

www.iconicswims.com

www.facebook.com/groups/1561569377488694/user/688895034

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We have also spotted some more swimming courses in Milford on Sea:

Sea Shannon are also offering sea (or pool) swimming lessons for adults and kids starting at £8 for group lessons. 

The lessons are run by Courtney Shannon with group and private sessions available. Her online posts say that all levels and ages are catered for, whether you are a proficient swimmer looking to take the next step, a complete beginner, or somewhere in between.

Courtney commented on Facebook; "I can teach you or your children to abandon your fears, learn to love the sea, read the waves, and enjoy the beautiful Milford coastline safely from the water.  I am scheduled to complete the STA Level 2 Award in Teaching Swimming by mid June, but have 5 years of swim teaching and lifeguarding experience with the American Red Cross. There is an active, friendly, and very welcoming swimming community here.  Come learn a few skills that will get you swimming confidently in the sea."

Sea Shannon Swimming

07593 584768

seashannonswim@gmail.com

www.seashannon.com

www.facebook.com/CourtneyAtSea