Amazing Lunchtime Christmas Menu at Verveine

Verveine, Milford on Sea's spectacular fine dining fish restaurant have launched their Lunchtime Christmas Taster Menu.

At £37pp for Six Courses this is fantastic value for a top class meal by a extraordinary chef. This would easily by £100pp in London.

The menu will be available from Wednesday 1st of December until Thursday 23rd of December.

As always the menu is packed with flavours and the creative flair that only chef patron, David Wyke can pull off.

The menu has a varied set of dishes. For example, if you fancy the sound of smoked salmon with Babycham and a flaming Christmas pudding ice cream all washed down with a Christmas tree martini book your table today.

Call: 01590 642176

Verveine
98 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE
01590 642176
www.verveine.co.uk

www.facebook.com/VerveineFishMarketRestaurant

Dates for New Forest Big Band Shows

The New Forest Big Band will be back in Milford on Sea on the following dates:

South Lawn Hotel: All Thursdays: 27th January, 24th February, 31st March, 28th April 2022.

Milford Jazz Club: Friday 24th June, 8pm at Milford on Sea Community Centre.

New Forest Big Band
www.newforestbigband.co.uk

The South Lawn Hotel 

& Cedar Tree Restaurant

Lymington Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0RF

01590 643911

www.southlawnhotel.co.uk

www.facebook.com/southlawnhotel

events@southlawnhotel.co.uk

Community Library Christmas Newsletter

Milford on Sea Community Library have published a Christmas Newsletter to keep people up to date with their latest news.

To read, please click here.

Library Christmas Fair Cancelled this Saturday: It is hoped to plan something next year, maybe even an Easter Fair, who knows, so watch this space, as they say!

Milford on Sea Community Library

The Village Hall, Park Road, Milford on Sea SO41 0QU

Email: mosclibrary@gmail.com

Tel: 07950 941818 (Opening hours only)

www.facebook.com/mosclibrary

All Saints' seek Children and Families Leader/Minister

 Our local church, All Saints' are looking for a All Saints' Children and Families Leader/Minister.

If you, or anyone you know may be interested, please click on the image to view a comprehensive outline of the role and how to apply.

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Three Kings spotted on Village Green

Following the switch on last Friday, the Milford on Sea Christmas Lights & Decorations are delighting adults and children alike.

Within the many decorations around the village you may have noticed these impressive pieces of artwork on the village green.

The three kings and the nativity scene were created by local Milford on Sea artist, Gillian Key. Her colourful creation demonstrate her clear talents and make a wonderful addition to these years' celebration.

If you haven't seen all of the many decorations yet, please pop into the village centre and perhaps whilst there, check out the many Christmas gifts and treats our village shops have to offer.

Pictures by Jean Maye
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Duff-T Tees for Christmas

At the beginning of September we ran an article about an exciting new business, Duff-T Tees in Milford on Sea. Please click here to read.

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If you like the idea of casual clothing with great designs as Christmas gifts, now may be a good idea to check out their website. www.duff-t.com

The ranges of clothing for women, men and kids include t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and bags - all of which are made from 100% organic sustainable cotton, and/or use recycled or sustainable materials. 

All of the Duff-T Tees products are printed in the UK in a renewable energy powered factory. Please click here to find out more. 

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To see the full Duff-T Tees range; please click here.

Fiona can be contacted on: hello@duff-t.com

Duff-T

www.duff-t.com

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As well as Duff-T, Fiona also runs Kifi Creative who work with start-ups, small to medium-sized businesses, charities, and larger corporates; delivering creative marketing services; graphic design, video, copywriting, print, advertising campaigns and photography.

Kifi Creative

www.kificreative.co.uk

Christmas Eve Crib Service at All Saints'

The Crib Service will take place during the afternoon of Christmas Eve at All Saints' Church.

To celebrate the festive season, all children are encouraged to dress up as characters from the Nativity to take part in the Christmas Story.

Numbers will be limited inside the church so to accommodate everyone the church may have to run two consecutive services. 

Please book your tickets by Monday 13th December by clicking here. (Remembering to include all adults and children who are coming) 

NB: Service times will be confirmed by Friday 17th December. Please check your junk mail for confirmation emails.

A night of laughter & music

 A night of zany comedy and music. Just the thing to raise the Christmas spirit.

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A Magical Night in Milford on Sea

A massive crowd turned out for the turn on off the village Christmas Tree Lights on Friday 3rd December, and nights like this make us all so grateful to live in this delightful seaside village community.

Carol singing, choirs, a band, Santa's Grotto and more made a truly special evening on the village green for adults and children alike. 

To add to the decorations there are also Christmas art installations, wreaths and festive displays across the village centre.

As they say, 'A picture paints a thousand words', and the photos below by Graham Wiffen do just that:

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Photos by Graham Wiffen

To watch a video of the switch on of the Christmas Lights, please click here.

Organisers, Tracey & Di of Magical Milford at Christmas have done a fantastic job along with the help of so many supporters, sponsors and helpers. Out thanks to go to them all, they have certainly made Milford even more magical this Christmas.

Magical Milford at Christmas

https://www.facebook.com/MagicalMilford

RAF Helicopters' Anniversary Flight over The Needles

If you spotted two helicopters flying above The Needles and Isle of Wight recently it was likely to have been the RAF Helicopters' Anniversary Flight.

The RAF explain: Chinook and Puma from RAF Odiham and RAF Benson have conducted a sortie to mark 90 years of combined service. The two uniquely painted airframes celebrated their individual anniversaries earlier this year, but this is their first formation flight as a pair. The Puma (XW224), has completed 50 years of service, while the Chinook (ZD984) has completed 40 years of service. 

Each aircraft’s tail art was especially commissioned to commemorate the significant anniversaries of their entry into service with the Royal Air Force.

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The flightpath included a number of iconic sites, stretching from the Isle of Wight to central London; with each location offering unique joint training opportunities for the crews who often work together on operations.

The helicopters are expected to be returned to their standard operational markings early next year. 

To read more, please click here.

Pot of Gold at Sturt Pond?

This delightful photograph of a rainbow after a hail storm in Milford on Sea was captured by Dan Mapes on Saturday 27th November.

Did anyone find the pot of gold at the foot of the rainbow?

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Carols on the Green & more this Friday

The Carols on the Green event returns this year on Friday 3rd December from 5.30pm to 6.30pm along with the turn on of the Christmas lights arranged by 'Magical Milford at Christmas'.

A live band will perform from 5.30pm, followed by festive songs and then the Traditional Carol Service featuring local churches with music courtesy of The Total Voice Choir, from 6pm to 6.30pm.

To join in the carols please click here to download the Carol Song Sheet.

This year’s main sponsor; Suzie from The Smugglers Inn, will officially switch on the Christmas lights at around 5.30pm that evening.

The Village Shops will remain open until 7.30pm that evening and refreshments will be available from local businesses.

Comfort and Joy on the Village Green. This Saturday and Sunday our 'Churches Together' from Milford on Sea will be on the village green between 10am to 3pm encouraging people to write on ribbons for the Christmas trees what brings them ‘joy’ at Christmas and prayers for those who need ‘comfort’ at this time. 

A village wide Nativity Story Trail is also set to be launched with a number of shops and businesses taking part. Families are encouraged to sign up to receive a trail map, which will enable them to track down the various characters from the nativity story, for the chance to claim a gift at the Christmas Eve Crib service. To take part, participants must sign up and register at the All Saints Milford on Sea Facebook Page (click here) or by contacting the church office on 01590 644992. 

Enjoy a Magical Milford Christmas!

Christmas Menu & Hampers at Ray's Italian Kitchen

Ray's Italian Kitchen Christmas Set Menu is starting on Wednesday 8th December:

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Plus enjoy the Christmas Eve Bottomless Brunch. Serving times will be in 90-minute slots from 9:30am to 11:30am.

Christmas Hampers: 

Don't forget to enquire about curated and bespoke Christmas Hampers at various budgets, or pop in to Ray's Deli for a range of Italian treats for Christmas.

Opening Times

Tues: 9am to 4pm

Weds-Sat: 9am to 4pm and 5.45pm to 9.30pm

Sun-Mon: Closed

Last orders for lunch 14:30 and for dinner 21:30

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

Free village parking this Saturday

In support of Small Business Saturday, parking will be free in all NFDC owned town and village car parks on Saturday 4 December.

As well as Saturday 4th December, parking in New Forest District Council’s (NFDC) town and village car parks will also be free on the last weekend before Christmas - Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th December - plus an additional day where town and parish councils have requested free parking in support of their Christmas events.

Live Shows Galore at Community Centre

If you would like an entertaining night out, - one or all of these should do it!

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Cartwright & Butler gift range at Pickled Weasel

Cartwright & Butler's excellent quality range of uniquely packaged products are back in time for Christmas at Pickled Weasel. The range of fudge, chocolate, truffles, speciality drinks & more makes a perfect gift idea, or a "naughty but nice" seasonal treat just for you perhaps?

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Come along on Friday 3rd December when they will be staying open later and serving up sweet and savoury treats throughout the evening, as you enjoy the annual Carols on The Green and Christmas tree lights switch on. 

Pickled Weasel

54 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD

01590 641155

www.facebook.com/PickledWeasel

Kindness from Pleasure Grounds to Southampton

For those that don't follow the 'We love Milford on Sea' Facebook page, this recent post demonstrates one man's exceptionally good deed for the day:

Post: To the lovely man who found my daughters purse in the Pleasure Grounds and drove it all the way to Southampton to return it to her. She sends her very grateful thanks...

Reply: I hope the gentleman sees this! We were in the pleasure gardens and he was asking us if we had seen your daughter. He was so caring and so concerned and had been looking for 30 minutes when we met him! What a star!

We also hope the gentleman sees this and knows that his generosity of spirit is admired by many.

We love Milford on Sea

www.facebook.com/groups

Free Hi Viz Community Gilets

We have come across some new unused Milford on Sea Food Week stock.

There are 18x Hi Viz Community Gilets in various sizes. 

If you run any community events and would like these for free, please click here to let me know.

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A knitted celebration to raise smiles at Christmas

It is very rare that we post any articles that are not directly related to Milford on Sea, but this Christmas idea deserves sharing.

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In Guildford, every year a group of volunteers knit Christmas characters and tie them to a railing with a laminated sign inviting people to help themselves.

This simple and generous idea creates a festive display, delights children, raises a smile and brightens many peoples day.

Wouldn't it be great to see something similar on the bridge in Sea Road or somewhere else suitable?

If anyone takes this concept on, please let me know at:

david@milfordonsea.org

PS: We could also invite people to join a 'Knitting Ninja Group' if someone was happy to co-ordinate a group of festive knitters?

PPS: We might even be able to find a sponsor if buying the wool is an issue. If that's the case, let me know and we can see if we can find someone help.

PPPS: If you would like to sponsor the 'Knitting Ninja Group', please let me know.

Santa is coming to town!

Santa Claus is coming to Milford on Sea on Wednesday 15th December.

The New Milton Round Table (which also has numerous members from Milford on Sea) will shortly be posting the area maps where Santa will be calling. 

To check when it comes online, please click here.

For Santa to visit your children  (or you!), you need to buy a 'Santa Stop Sign' from New Milton Round Table. The ordering system will be online soon and we will let you know.

You must have a sign so Santa knows where to stop!

100% of the profits made on the night goes straight back into the local community.

click to watch Round Table video

*Do you have an elf at home aged 18-45 who could do with meeting up with some other elves for a pint or two twice a month? More elves on the team means we can do more areas over Christmas. We also arrange social events for ourselves such as golf, rock climbing and go-karting. Get in touch and we'll give that elf a home. 

Please contact the guys at New Milton Round Table by clicking here.

New Milton Round Table

www.newmiltonroundtable.co.uk

www.facebook.com/nmround.table

Table Top Sale this Sunday

 If you are looking for Christmas gifts, this will be worth a visit:

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La Perle Launch December & Christmas Menus

If you are looking for choices for dining out or dining at home, the new menus from La Perle in Milford on Sea high street are worth a look:

Chef's Midweek a la Carte Menu

Available on Tuesday to Thursday Evenings from 5.30pm until 16th December. Featuring favourite classics.

From delicious Double Baked Dorset Blue Vinney Soufflé, tasty Mussels to Chargrilled Aged Meadowbrook Steaks, Fillet of Loch Duart Salmon. or finish with Sam's spectacular Sticky Toffee Pudding.

To See the full Menu and reserve your table please click here.

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Thursday Lunches: Continue during December on 2nd, 9th and 16th only.

Includes a 500ml Carafe of Red or White per couple. A great way to catch up with friends or family on the lead up to Christmas.

To See the full Menu and reserve your table please click here.

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Chef’s Weekend Menu: Served on Friday and Saturday evenings until 18th, plus Monday 20th to Thursday 23rd December. 

MENU

• La Perle Buttermilk Sourdough with Homemade Butter
• New Forest Mushroom and Truffle Arancini with Roasted Garlic Mayonnaise

Starters

• Loch Duart Smoked Salmon, Potato Pancake, Dressed Leaves, Dill Crème Fraîche, Pickled Cucumber, Caviar
• Double Baked Dorset Blue Vinney Soufflé, Spring Onion Cream

Mains

• Fillet of Wild Seabass, Crushed New Potatoes, Baby Spinach, Confit Tomatoes, Crayfish, Lymington Lobster Sauce
• 24 hour Pork Belly, Crackling, Choucroute, Celeriac, Potatoes Savoyarde, Red Wine Sauce

Desserts

• Dark Chocolate Fondant, Roasted Pistachios, Chocolate Crumble, Blackcurrant Coulis, Pistachio Ice Cream
• Apple Tarte Tatin, Vanilla Ice Cream, Salted Caramel Sauce, Crispy Almonds 

£44.95 per person

To reserve your table please click here.

 

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Christmas and New Year's Eve Meals at Home

Take the stress out of cooking this year. Delivered chilled with easy to follow cooking instructions.

Limited capacity, so please place your orders early.

To See the full Menu and order your meal delivery please click here.

La Perle
60 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD
01590 643557
info@laperle.co.uk
www.laperle.co.uk
www.facebook.com/laperlemilford

New Gym & Fitness Centre in the village

Well when I say new, according to their website The Unit (Fitness centre & gym) has actually been in the village since April 2021 - but I've only just heard about it!

The Unit is a boutique training facility in Laundry Lane, right in the heart of Milford on Sea.

The team are dedicated to developing the community’s fitness and they believe that everyone can be fitter, stronger and in turn happier through exercise. So, they have created a facility to turn that belief into reality.

All abilities are welcome. The trainers can tailor each session to an individuals level with the aim to gain improvement week on week.

Their Programmed Group Classes consist of a daily WOD (Workout of the day) inspired by cross training. You can expect ‘METCONs’ (Metabolic conditioning), ‘EMOMs’ (Every minute on the minute) and ‘AMRAPs’ (As many rounds as possible) as standard. These workouts combine high intensity training with strength movements. 

The Programmed Group Classes run from Monday to Friday starting at 6.30am or 7.30am and there are evening sessions at 5.30pm or 6.30pm.

On Sunday Morning at 8am they hold a Weekend Bootcamp.

They also offer Open Gym Sessions on selected dates for those happy to do their own training.

Pay as you go sessions are: £10 or if booked through the app; £40 for 5 sessions.

To find out more, please visit: www.theunit-fitness.co.uk

The Unit Fitness Centre

Unit 7, Laundry Lane, Milford on Sea, SO41 0WJ

info@theunit-fitness.co.uk
www.theunit-fitness.co.uk

Local Coop launches Mission Christmas

Our local Southern Co-op store in Milford on Sea are taking part in Mission Christmas.

The charity is run by radio station; Wave 105. The station's charity; “Cash for Kids” run this project every year to help disadvantaged children that without everyone’s help would not receive presents this Christmas.

The Co-op team in Milford are asking people to consider donating a gift in their in-store Mission Christmas Box which will then be collected & delivered to the families in need.

All gifts must be unused/new (preferably unwrapped so they can be distributed to the correct age groups/gender). 

All donations must be in by the 9th December and they will be very grateful for everything received. 

In addition to this, the Milford Co-op Team have created a local Christmas Raffle of luxury Christmas items for one lucky winner.

Tickets are £1 each or 5 for £4. All proceeds will be going towards Cash for Kids - so jump down to the store and potentially win yourself a treat as well as donating to an amazing cause.

 Your local Co-op team hope you all have a wonderful Christmas.

Bring Your Baby Exercise Class

There are new Bring Your Baby Exercise Classes coming to Milford on Sea.

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The class will be held at The Unit Fitness Centre & Gym in Laundry Lane.

Trial Sessions are on the 14th December with classes starting in January. (Date TBC). The classes cover babies from 3 months to 2 years old.

There are 6 mum and baby spaces available for each trial session, so you will need to book ahead as these will fill up fast!

To Book please contact Sophia by clicking here, or by sending a Facebook message.

The classes are run by Sophia Handscomb, a health coach & life coach who provides a variety of health support & advice through her business 'Trained by a Girl'. 

Sophia also offers a 4 Week Weight Loss Plan and 21 Day cleanses throughout the year. (More details can be found on her website, link below.)

Trained by a Girl
www.trainedbyagirl.com

Instagram - @trainedbyagirl

Facebook Page

The Unit Fitness Centre

Unit 7, Laundry Lane, Milford on Sea, SO41 0WJ

info@theunit-fitness.co.uk
www.theunit-fitness.co.uk

Reflexology & Facial Reflexology at Home

Alison Jane has been a practising reflexologist for 20 years, specialising in general women's health, fertility and pregnancy (this doesn't exclude men's health). She is a Member of the Association of Reflexologists (MAR) and has worked with many conditions, symptoms and imbalances. 

Alison provides home visits in and around Milford on Sea with services including; Foot reflexology, facial reflexology and holistic therapeutic massage.

Facial Reflexology can also help stress and anxiety and is claimed to have the added benefit of reducing fine lines, puffiness and encouraging a healthy glow. Alison says that combined with Natural Facelift Massage, this is 100% natural & non-invasive.

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Prices are: £40 for foot reflexology, £45 for therapeutic body massage and facial reflexology, all in your own home.

Please contact Alison for further information by clicking here.