More Live Music at South Lawn's 'Outside Inn'

Anyone passing will have seen the impressive 'Outside Inn' outside dining areas constructed at South Lawn Hotel.

To add to their tasty new menu, they have been offering live music as a background to your meal this week until Sunday.

To keep an eye on the current and future music and offers it is worth visiting their Facebook Page. please click here.

Next week The Outside Inn at South Lawn Hotel will again have Live Music from 6pm to 8pm.

Wed 21st - Artful Dodgers

Thurs 22nd - David Mein

Fri 23rd - Fourfold

Sat 24th - Piper

Sun 25th 2 to 4pm is Tunebox & 6 to 8pm is Emma Hardy & Paul Denson

Food & Drink available 12noon to 8pm.

Wednesday to Saturday Menu at The Outside Inn: Please click here.

Sunday Menu at The Outside Inn: Please click here.

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Tim and his team also continue to support the village with:

Dairy, Bakery and Meal Deliveries 

Fresh bakery deliveries and dairy products each morning along with an extensive menu for deliveries of lunch and dinner within 5 miles of South Lawn. Please click here to see menu

Takeaways

Lunch & Dinner delivered Monday to Saturday, with Sunday Lunch also available, as are celebration cakes if you need one! 

To see South Lawn Hotel's latest Take Away Menu: please click here.

The South Lawn Hotel 

& Cedar Tree Restaurant

Lymington Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0RF

01590 643911

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

The Gun Inn reopens

After a change of ownership, a significant refurbishment and the Coronavirus enforced lockdown, the historic Gun Inn in Keyhaven is once again opening it's doors..., well, it's garden for the time being.

The garden now has a large covered marquee which can accommodate up to 60 people and there are another 60 available outside seats.

The brand new menu features a number of meals which will be cooked on a 3 metre charcoal grill. The menu also includes dishes such as Needles mackerel, whole Hursley lamb shoulder, Lymington crab and New Forest wild mushrooms. Please click here to see the menu.

To find out more about the changes and new team please click here.

Picture from the Gun Inn website

The Gun Inn

Keyhaven Road, Keyhaven, SO41 0TP

01590 642391

www.theguninn.co.uk

Enjoy village eateries on the village green

Milford on Sea Parish Council has agreed that village restaurants, bars & cafés can have mobile seating and menu boards on the village green this summer until 1st November.

A proposal was made to the Parish Council by Milford on Sea born villager, Jon Crouch, who owns the Cave Wine Bar, and also on behalf of The Wash House, Paddle on the Green and La Perle.

The plan is to help village businesses who have struggled to trade over the pandemic to recover some losses and to re-establish themselves in the community. 

At the same time consideration has been made to ensure the green is kept tidy and that there remains sufficient space for people to meet socially for relaxation, a catch up or picnic.

Roz Waters explains more in the Advertiser & Times. Please click here to view article.

WI ending Book Exchange

Milford on Sea WI have been operating the telephone box on the village green during the latest lockdown as a successful book exchange. We have been asked to pass on this message:

"The general feeling is that the book exchange has been a great success and a valuable resource for the village and the surrounding area.

As from 19th April, we will be clearing it out and ask that no more books etc. are left there please.

With the Community library open in Park Road on Tuesday from 2 to 4pm and Friday from 10 to 12noon and with charity shops open, it is felt that this resource is no longer required.

Thank you to everyone for your support."

Have you discovered the Community Meadow in Milford on Sea

Sometimes we all like to visit an oasis of peace and calm for relaxation. Well, did you know that the village has a Community Meadow for all to enjoy?

The Community Meadow was opened by Milford on Sea Parish Council with a village picnic on Saturday 22nd June 2019.

If recalled correctly, the meadow land was donated to the Parish Council as a legacy from a generous Milford on Sea resident for the benefit of the local community.

The Community Meadow has benches on which to sit as you enjoy the surroundings, and is accessed through a metal gate in a wall in All Saints’ churchyard.

A nice idea of a new place to discover and enjoy as the weather improves.

Photo by Ginny Campbell

Music & Meals at South Lawn's 'Outside Inn'

South Lawn Hotel are almost ready to welcome everyone to The Outside Inn. 

A main marquee is being erected on Friday 9th April and the structures will create a Covid compliant Courtyard Inn as a Pop Up for people to enjoy for 5 weeks.

Owner, Tim commented: "Dress code is strictly for the weather and we urge anyone to remember that any structure we are using can only have walls on 50% of its sides to comply with the restrictions.  Temperature will of course be weather dependant and can change by the hour, (bring a coat just in case). 

We have new Wednesday to Saturday Menus and a Sunday offering which provides a more traditional Sunday fayre. 

We are open from Wednesday to Sunday each week except for the first week when we will open on Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th. Opening times are 12 noon to 8pm each day with last orders for main meals at 7pm. We have live background music from 6pm to 8pm each evening with an additional slot of 2pm to 4pm on those lazy Sunday afternoons.

We are taking bookings and it doesn't matter whether you come for a coffee, a full meal, a snack or just a drink. its up to you,  We have loads of tables all socially distanced but we are expecting and hoping to get busy.

We would like to thank Ivan for arranging our first weeks line who will be providing what we know will be some amazing background music."

Music Programme - April

Tues 13th April
Romeo Valente at
The Outside Inn

• Monday 12th April: 6pm to 8pm. The Go Go Five
• Tuesday 13th April: 6pm-8pm. Romeo Valente
• Wednesday 14th April: 6pm-8pm. John James Newman
• Thursday 15th April: 6pm-8pm. Millie Sandford
• Friday 16th April: 6pm-8pm. Smiley
• Saturday 17th April: 6pm-8pm. Melissa Jo
• Sunday 18th April: 2pm-4pm. Ellie Evans and the 6pm-8pm. Jan Robinson

South Lawn are sponsoring a charity every day and the South Lawn team are pleased to donate 50% of any cash tips to that days cause.  

The team are happy for any charity to put themselves forward for support and would expect a representative to promote 'their charity evening', they can if they wish run a one prize raffle for which the hotel will provide a meal for 2.  

Any nights that have no specific charity will be left to the South Lawn team to decide who they support.  So if you are raising funds please let Tim know on 01590 643911 and he will find you a date to call your own.

Tim said; "The restrictions are still tough and you will be required to be sat at a table to order, eat and drink a have a great system to look after you so please come and join us.  Please respect our responsibility to comply with the Covid restrictions and to keep us all safe.

Wednesday to Saturday Menu at The Outside Inn: Please click here.

Sunday Menu at The Outside Inn: Please click here.

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Tim and his team also continue to support the village with:

Dairy, Bakery and Meal Deliveries 

Fresh bakery deliveries and dairy products each morning along with an extensive menu for deliveries of lunch and dinner within 5 miles of South Lawn. Please click here to see menu

Takeaways

Lunch & Dinner delivered Monday to Saturday, with Sunday Lunch also available, as are celebration cakes if you need one! 

To see South Lawn Hotel's latest Take Away Menu: please click here.

The South Lawn Hotel 

& Cedar Tree Restaurant

Lymington Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0RF

01590 643911

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

Mexican Saturday back at Saltwater Café

The very popular Mexican Takeaway Weekend is back at Saltwater Café on: Saturday 17th April.

Collection only, pre order by 3pm the Friday before. Phone and leave a message on (01590) 643518 or send a message on Facebook Messenger and they will get back to you to confirm your order.

Saltwater Café

106 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE

01590 643518

www.facebook.com/saltcafe106

Botanical Notes opening in village centre

Botanical Notes are a Milford on Sea company owned by Ellie Whitehall and who provides skincare treatments aimed to resolve skincare issues, embrace natural beauty and generate confidence as well as an apothecary shop.

Ellie says on her website; "I have a firm belief in the healing powers of nature and its potential to provide inner healing and outer beauty. I use products that are not tested on animals, kind to you and kind to the planet."

Botanical Notes will be opening alongside Tu Sei Bella in Milford on Sea village centre from Saturday 17th April. To find out more, or to contact Ellie, please click here.

Example of a skincare box available from
the Botanical Notes apothecary shop
Each box contains a candle, herbal tea, a skincare product,
bath/shower products and a bath accessory
from some of my favourite brands.

Products will vary from box to box.

Free delivery within 5 miles of Milford on Sea

Botanical Notes

at Tu Sei Bella, 47 High Street, Milford on Sea SO41 0QG

www.botanicalnotes.co.uk

www.facebook.com/BotanicalNotesMilfordonSea

Administrator Maternity Cover needed at Community Centre

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Ray's to Reopen with new offerings

Ray’s Italian Kitchen is re-opening on Tuesday 13th April with an exciting deli/lighter offering throughout the day that can be enjoyed in its courtyard, outside pavement seating or to take away to eat at the beach or on the village green.

Opening Times will be Tuesdays to Saturdays from 9am for coffee and cake, brunch at 10am and light lunch from 12pm to 3pm. Last orders will be at 4pm.

Due to government restrictions and the unpredictability of the British weather, Ray’s Italian Kitchen will open on Friday and Saturday evenings only from 5.30pm until the next restrictions are lifted. (Hopefully in May).

Bookings for outside evening seating will be taken on the day in line with the weather forecast. Takeaway will also be available on Friday and Saturday nights (Saturday evenings will start from 17th April).

As well as pizza and pasta, Ray's also offering Charcuterie and cheese platters for you to enjoy. Please e-mail info@raysitaliankitchen.co.uk for more details.

Stacey and her team at Ray’s Italian Kitchen are looking forward to safely welcoming you back and hope to see many of you soon!

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

New Dance Classes for children

NJ Dance are coming to Milford on Sea and are offering children a free trial.

Their website explains that they offer Family Oriented, Fun, Professional and Affordable Classes in, Ballet, Modern, Tap, AcroDance and Musical Theatre.

The classes are run by Highly Qualified Teachers and Members of the RAD and ISTD as well as a Fully Accredited Teacher of Acrobatics Arts, First Aid Trained and Full DBS.

To book your child’s free trial please click here.

To visit NJ Dance website please click here.

NJ Dance

www.njdancenewforest-com.stackstaging.com

www.facebook.com/NJ-Dance-New-Forest-166284447239976N

Milford Flower & Produce Show cancelled

Regrettably, it has been decided not to hold the Milford Flower & Produce Show this year due to continuing complications and uncertainties regarding Coronavirus safety.

The show had been due to take place on the 18th July 2021 and is now planned to return in 2022.

Community Centre seeks volunteers

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Travelling from Milford via Brockenhurst

Major railway track renewal through Brockenhurst station, Hampshire, means changes to trains and diversions for motorists

Signed diversions will be in place for two weekends on Saturday & Sunday 10th/11th April and Sunday & Monday 25th/26th April 2021. For more information please click here.

The Good News Newsletter: No.32

 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

Controversial Floating Pier approved at Milford on Sea

A recent New Forest Council Meeting descended into chaos after a controversial floating pier was approved for Milford on Sea. Objections were raised at the meeting, but the NFDC Planning Committee overruled the objections and granted permission for construction of the pier this summer.

A key objection stated that the pier would ‘damage the unique character of Milford on Sea’. But it was counter-argued that the pier would ‘increase tourism to the village, provide a landing stage for boats and allow people an opportunity to get closer to sea-life’. 

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The pier will be located opposite the Needles Eye Café with construction work due to commence on the 2nd June for completion within four weeks.  

The innovative pier design is multi-functional providing a walkway to a jetty on calm days, the jetty also provides seating and a landing stage for small boats who wish to visit Milford on Sea. On days when the sea has a swell it provides a fun ‘moving walkway’ for the more adventurous. The design is based on an existing floating pier at Maliah Beach Club which can be seen by clicking here.

Angry local resident, Arty Fischel was appalled and said; ‘Anything new in the village should be for everybody, and how do they expect people with walking frames to use this monstrosity?’.

Never slow to see an opportunity, local entrepreneur, Joe King has stated that he intends to make an application to provide scuba diving classes and banana boat rides from the jetty from early summer.

The designer of the Floating Pier, Mr Ubin Hadd commented; ‘Just imagine…, the sun shining, the warm sea breeze in your hair, and the waves lapping over your feet. You’re going to love it!”

Local residents are expected to lodge an appeal in the coming days. If you have a view that you would like to express, please contact: April Day, NFDC Planning Officer, Lyndhurst, Hampshire on aprilday@nfdcplanning.jo.ke

To see a video of the Floating Pier design in action; please click here. 

*Editor’s Note: If you plan to object, please share this story with your friends in Milford on Sea. We must stand united!

Verveine Burgers back on Thursday

Last week we reported on a Burger Evening Verveine held a week or so ago. (Click here to read article.)

Knowing the creative way that Dave Wykes, patron/chef cooks everything, it came as no surprise to discover that the burger night we completely sold out with a raft of positive feedback. Such was the success that the Burger Night will now be back each Thursday.

The Hamburglers Burger

1/2 brioche half Japanese milk bread bun, 1/4 pound ground chuck steak hamburger, home cured smoked streaky bacon, Emmental and Gruyere cheese, iceberg, beef tomato, Verveine burger sauce, crispy onion and controversially a pickled gherkin. 

The burger is served with the Verveine take on Southern style fries. 

Everything is made in-house, everything! 

Burger and southern style fries £13.50 

Pick up from 6pm to 7.30pm or call on 01590 642176 to book. 

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Restaurant Reservations Open: The Verveine reservation diary is now open and they are now taking bookings from Tuesday 18th of May.

Also on sale in the Verveine shop; tasty fish pies, bespoke chocolate bars, ice cream with crazy flavours, baked treats and takeaway Kebabs to enjoy at the weekend!

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

www.facebook.com/VerveineFishMarketRestaurant

The Smugglers looking for staff

 

Hot Cross Buns from South Lawn

South Lawn are baking fresh homemade Hot Cross Buns and they are available this week.

Only 4 for £2 and they can be ordered with a morning Bakery delivery or a Hot Meal delivery.

Easter Sunday Lunch 

Treat yourself to a roast dinner delivered hot to your door on Sunday 4th April 2021. 

Roast Beef or Pork, Fish Pie or Nut Roast - £12.50

Hot Cross Bun Bread & Butter Pudding or Vanilla Baked Vanilla Cheesecake or Fresh Fruit Salad - £4.50

Call 01590 643911 to book your time slot for between 12noon to 3pm.

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Tim and his team also continue to support the village with:

Dairy, Bakery and Meal Deliveries 

Fresh bakery deliveries and dairy products each morning along with an extensive menu for deliveries of lunch and dinner within 5 miles of South Lawn. Please click here to see menu

Takeaways

Lunch & Dinner delivered Monday to Saturday, with Sunday Lunch also available, as are celebration cakes if you need one! 

To see South Lawn Hotel's latest Take Away Menu: please click here.

Lazy Lion Outside Reopening

The Lazy Lion in Milford on Sea High Street have announced that they will be opening outside from 15th April onwards for food & drinks Al Fresco style.

They will be opening on Thursdays through to Mondays from midday to 8pm each day until internal visits are permitted once again.

The Lazy Lion
01590 641111

info@thelazylion.co.uk

www.thelazylion.co.uk

www.facebook.com/lazylionmilford

Chocolate Eggs from Everton Garage

Sean Willson of Everton Garage has generously donated over 317 Chocolate Easter Eggs, via the PFA, for all the children at Milford on Sea C of E Primary School to enjoy. 

Milford-on-Sea CE Primary School Academy Trust

Lymington Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0RF

Tel: 01590 642945

www.mosps.hants.sch.uk

www.facebook.com/MilfordOnSeaPrimarySchool

Everton Garage

Hyundai Car Dealership 

01590 642235

www.evertongarageltd.co.uk

The Natural History of Milford-on-Sea Parish - Book (1)

A message from Keith Metcalf about his first book on Milford on Sea wildlife:

"Just a short note to say thank you to everybody who purchased or received a copy of my first book on the wildlife of Milford-on-Sea parish.

Nearly 100 books were sold and and another 50 that had been given to the numerous contributors to the books content. I now have just a handful left for sale at £30 each.

As you may recall, I said that I would donate a small contribution to both Oakhaven Hospice and to Milford Conservation Volunteers for each book sold, plus from various additional sums given where recipients wished to make a personal donation to either, or both, of these wonderful causes.

I am therefore delighted to let you know that Oakhaven has acknowledged receipt of the £170 handed to them a couple of weeks ago and 

I have also given £150 towards MCV conservation projects.

Thank you so much for making these contributions, which were gratefully received.

Keith Metcalf

PS: Look out for Book (2) late this year."

The Cave on the village green

The Cave will once again have picnic tables on the village green serving drinks and nibbles from Monday 12th April.

The very popular Tapas menu will be available alongside bar drinks.

As Spring and the sunshine reappears what better way to watch the world go by!

The Cave
2 Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QH
01590 642195

www.facebook.com/TheCavewinebar
www.thecavemos.co.uk

Caribbean Nights from Saltwater Café

Saltwater Café are offering a Caribbean Night Takeaway on: Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd April.

Collection only, pre order by 3pm Wednesday 18th November. Phone and leave a message on (01590) 643518 or send us a message on Facebook Messenger and we will get back to you to confirm your order.

Saltwater Café

106 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE

01590 643518

www.facebook.com/saltcafe106

Milford Baptist Church restart live services

A message from Rev David Hellsten at Milford on Sea Baptist Church:

Milford Baptist Church is restarting live worship services again on Easter Sunday (4th April). 

If the weather is nice we’ll be outside, in front of the church, otherwise we’ll gather inside – in either case the service starts at 10.30am as usual. We will of course still be wearing face coverings and maintain social distancing, but at least we will be gathering in person again. 

We will also continue to livestream services for those who don’t feel ready to come to a live service just yet. For further info, please call (01590) 645469 or visit www.milfordonseabaptist.org.uk 

Milford on Sea Baptist Church

Barnes Lane, Milford on Sea SO41 0RN

www.milfordonseabaptist.org.uk

(01590) 645469

Job opportunities at The Needles Eye Café

FULL TIME AND PART TIME VACANCY at The Needles Eye Café

(Applicants must be +17 years old)

We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and a friendly personality to join our happy and small team to cover all duties.

You must be prepared to work in a fast paced and professional working environment.

Job Description

Prepping front of house ready for the day - Cash/card handling using EPOS tills

Assisting cook – preparing of food

Clearing and cleaning of tables - Serving food at counter and to tables

Serving of hot and cold drinks - Scooping ice cream

Keeping working environment stocked and clean

Washing up

NO TRAINING NECESSARY AS THIS WILL BE PROVIDED

To apply email: needleseyecafe@btconnect.com

Free Easter Trail for the kids

There is a free Easter Trail in All Saints' Churchyard from Monday 29th March until Monday 5th April.

Everyone is welcome to go along and take part in this self-guided Easter Trail where there are 10 egg posters to find during the daytime. 

Please look out for uneven ground, low branches and shrubs, loose gravestones and other natural hazards.

The event is organised by All Saints', Milford on Sea with St Mary's, Everton

Cliff Path being rebuilt

Many will be delighted to see that the Milford on Sea cliff path is currently being reinstated and the works are hoped to be completed by the Easter Weekend.

Parts of the of original cliff path were lost due to cliff erosion or became too close to the edge, and then the path was closed for the now completed sea wall repairs.

The path is now being moved further back and will once again restore the panoramic walk from the cliff top to Keyhaven and beyond.

To read more, the Save Milford from the Sea Facebook Page has further information; please click here.

Photo by Chris Mabey

If you would like to see Archie's Report and video, please click here.