View new housing plans for Swallowfield Park

Milford on Sea Parish Council have announced that Pennyfarthing Homes have launched a online exhibition to view proposals for new homes at Swallowfield Park, on the land north of Manor Road and near Milford Primary School. 

The latest new development would consist of 191 homes of which the developer confirmed its intention to make 50% "affordable". Pennyfarthing Homes have previously completed 42 properties off Lymington Road and near Milford Primary School.  

This online exhibition has been arranged to give an opportunity to comment on Pennyfarthing Homes’ emerging proposals ahead of the submission of a planning application to New Forest District Council.

To view the online exhibition and comment, please click here. Alternatively, you can email any comments directly to feedback@consultation-online.co.uk.

The deadline for public participation to Pennyfarthing Homes is the 12th of September 2022.

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Five Star Swing at Community Centre

 If you enjoy the 'Big Band' sound, this should be the night for you.

Milford on Sea Community Centre

01590 644861

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

www.facebook.com/Milford-on-Sea-Community-Centre

Box Office Open:

Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm

School looking to replace lost PE Shed

During Storm Eunice Milford-on-Sea CE Primary School lost their PE Shed which housed all the Sports Equipment for the school. 

The PFA are aiming to replace it with a bigger, sturdier Metal Storage Container with Double Doors. They are hoping that the wider community can help with cost and have set up a Just Giving Page for donations.

Sport isn’t just good for children’s bodies; it’s good for their minds too. Studies have shown that sport has psychological benefits for children and adolescents and teaches them important life skills.

Organised sport has many psychological and social benefits for children – even more than the physical activity during play. Researchers think this is because children benefit from the social side of being in a team, and from the involvement of other children and adults.

The school has a great attitude to sport and exercise and the benefits are highlighted below. It is nice to see that the highs and lows of competitive team sport are alive and well in Milford on Sea.

If you are willing and able to donate to the school, please click here

Developmental benefits of PE

Development from sport goes beyond learning new physical skills. Sport helps children develop better ways to cope with the highs and lows of life.

When they’re playing sport, children learn to lose. Being a good loser takes maturity and practice. Losing teaches children to bounce back from disappointment, cope with unpleasant experiences and is an important part of becoming resilient.

Playing sport helps children learn to control their emotions and channel negative feelings in a positive way. It also helps children to develop patience and understand that it can take a lot of practice to improve both their physical skills and what they do in school.

Emotional benefits of PE

Physical activity has been shown to stimulate chemicals in the brain that make you feel better. So playing sport regularly improves children’s overall emotional wellbeing.

Research shows there’s a link between playing sport and self-esteem in children. The support of the team, a kind word from a coach, or achieving their personal best will all help children to feel better about themselves.

Social benefits of PE

Playing in a team helps children to develop many of the social skills they will need for life. It teaches them to cooperate, to be less selfish, and to listen to other children.

It also gives children a sense of belonging. It helps them make new friends and builds their social circle outside school.

An important part of playing in a team is accepting discipline. Playing sport means children are expected to follow rules, accept decisions and understand that they could be penalised for bad behaviour. It teaches them to take directions from the coach, referees and other adults. Sport also teaches them about team work.

La Perle 7 Day Takeaway & Quiz

If you fancy a takeaway, La Perle in Milford on Sea high street is now offering the service and deliveries 7 days a week from 4pm to 9pm.

They have a tasty selection available including burgers, paninis and fish & chips. They also offer Whippy ice cream or ice cream milkshakes to takeaway from the restaurant.

You can arrange a home delivery, or even have your meal delivered to the beach! - or you can collect in person and enjoy your meal at home, at tables on the Village Green or inside the restaurant.

To find out more: please visit www.laperle.co.uk

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FUN QUIZ NIGHT on Tuesday 30th August - 7pm start.

Enjoy a 3 course meal with quiz rounds between courses. Teams of 4 at £24.95pp

See the menu and reserve your table by clicking 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

Sellers needed for Poppy Day

Can you spare a few hours to volunteer as a Poppy Appeal Collector?

The Royal British Legion (RBL) Remembrance period starts on the 27th October and the Milford on Sea RBL collections will commence from then.

House to house collections no longer take place, therefore all collections are made in the village centre. It is hope people will give generously to the Poppy Appeal volunteers.

To find out more, or to volunteer to help out at the time, please contact:

Carole Barnett

RBL Poppy Appeal Organiser

carole.barnett@talktalk.net

01590 718633

The Royal British Legion say the Poppy Appeal is to remember those who lost their lives on active service in all conflicts; from the beginning of the First World War right up to the present day. We also remember all those who have served and their families.

Andy running for Wessex Heartbeat

Shelagh Richardson and her husband Peter moved to Milford on Sea from Lymington five years ago, a couple of years after Peter had suffered a sudden massive cardiac arrest in 2015.

At the time of the heart attack, Peter's life was initially saved by a quick thinking friend doing CPR. South Central Ambulance service were there to help very quickly, and then the expertise of the Wessex Cardiac Unit at Southampton General Hospital enabled Peter to survive.

Their Son, Andy has now entered to take part in the London Marathon in aid of Wessex Heartbeat and he has committed to raising £2000.

Shelagh said; "Sadly, none of us know when we might need cardiac medical care or even a bed at Heartbeat House in Southampton." Shelagh herself spent 9 long weeks in their care.

To donate to Andy's fundraising, please click here.

About Wessex Heartbeat

The charity helps newborns, children and adults diagnosed with congenital and cardiovascular diseases primarily by supporting the work of the Wessex Cardiac Unit based at Southampton General Hospital.  

This is achieved by providing specialised equipment, services and facilities to help patients and their relatives through their cardiac journey. 

The charity raises funds to contribute to the prevention, rehabilitation and cure of heart diseases.  They also fundraise to provide funding and facilities to train and educate healthcare professionals in the Cardiac Centre.

www.heartbeat.co.uk

Hurst Spit Land For Sale

A surprising listing has appeared on the Right Move website, showing that an area of Hurst Spit Land at Keyhaven is for sale.

The land comprises of approximately 9 acres on Hurst Spit, plus a further 1.5km of shingle bank jointly owned with Hampshire County Council. The land has a Guide Price of £200,000 for the vendors share.

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The land once featured coastguard cottages and a pub which were demolished around 1985. The image of the newspaper cutting to the right tells the story.

It is understood that the land for sale comes under the control of the New Forest National Park Authority and conservation groups, and that no new structures can be put on the land.

 

As you may expect, the land for sale doesn't include Hurst Castle!

To see the full listing and details, please click here.

Seals swimming in Sturt Pond

Whilst out for a run on a glorious August summer morning last week, Katie Leanne came across two inquisitive seals swimming in Sturt Pond.

Taking a break in her run, Katie captured a video of these wonderful creatures enjoying themselves.

A delight to see. We are so lucky to live in such a glorious place.

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Keyhaven Art Exhibition starts on Monday

The annual Keyhaven Artists' Summer Exhibition in the Keyhaven Scout Hut is will open from Friday 19th August every day 10am to 4pm until the last day on Bank Monday 29th August. (The Scout Hut is in the car park opposite The Gun Inn pub, SO41 0TP).

It is probably no surprise that the natural beauty of the Milford on Sea coastline and surrounding countryside creates inspiration for many local artists. For most of the year they are hidden away quietly creating works with their brushes and this is the time of the year they emerge to show us the results of their efforts.

The exhibition is Free Entry and has refreshments available in aid of Keyhaven Sea Scouts. 

Just pop along to view the art, and if you fancy many pieces are for sale.

For any enquires please contact Tessa at:

tcvanhasselt@gmail.com.

New Yoga Class at Community Centre

A new yoga class is starting at Milford on Sea Community Centre from Tuesday 27th September.

Tues Afternoons & Evenings: £10 for 1 hour. 

Hatha Yoga with Laura

• Relax, unwind, de-stress with a bit of 'me time’.

• Increase your flexibility and core strength, or learn how to maintain your health.

To book: Please contact: 07786 702722 - hathayogawithlaura@yahoo.com

Please bring a drink, a yoga mat and wear clothes you can stretch in. Yoga mats available to hire – please book them in advance.

Hatha Yoga with Laura

Milford On Sea Community Centre

9 Sea Road, Milford On Sea, SO41 0PH

hathayogawithlaura@yahoo.com

07786 702722

MCCG becomes Milford Volunteer Drivers

Milford on Sea Community Care Group (MCCG) has been renamed to Milford Volunteer Drivers (MVD) 

The MVD volunteer drivers provide a valuable service in transporting anyone in the village who may struggle to get to a medical appointment.

Since recommencing after the Covid shutdown, the demand for the service continues to grow, which in turn means they require more volunteer drivers to help keep up with demand.

Supporting some of the most vulnerable people in our community is a very rewarding and valuable role.

As a volunteer driver you decide when you are available (Any time you can spare will help). Volunteer drivers are paid 50p per mile towards their motoring costs and personal liability insurance is arranged for you.

To get involved or for more information please contact Will on 07716 118914.

To book a journey, please call: 01590 641700 

History of the group

The Milford Community Care Group was founded in 1982 by two women from All Saints’ church who recognised villagers’ need for reliable transport to medical appointments. From these small beginnings the Group expanded into the Registered Charity it is today. At its peak the Group was driving 40 people a week to medical appointments. In 2022 the group was renamed to Milford Volunteer Drivers (MVD).  

Milford Volunteer Drivers (MVD) 

Part of Milford on Sea Charitable Trust. Charity No. 1172750

MVD Office, Milford on Sea Community Centre, Sea Road, SO41 0PH

01590 641700

Art on the Green this weekend

Art on the Green takes place this Saturday & Sunday on Milford on Sea village green between 10am to 5pm.

A large selection of original paintings by local artists will be on display to view on buy.

Hampshire Open Studios starts Saturday

Hampshire Open Studios will take place from Saturday 20th August to Bank Holiday Monday 29th August.

Artists across Milford on Sea will be holding exhibitions or opening their studio to visit. You will find; painting, pottery and sculpture, so taking the time to take a look should be enjoyable.

To view a map of artists in the village, please click here.

Hampshire Open Studios

www.hampshireopenstudios.org.uk

Village Pantomime Auditions

If you would like to get involved in the Village Pantomime in January next year, please find out how on the poster below:

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Jazz and Blues Nights on the way

 A couple of upcoming nights of live music should keep all Jazz and Blues lovers happy!

Milford on Sea Community Centre

01590 644861

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

www.facebook.com/Milford-on-Sea-Community-Centre

Box Office Open:

Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm

Milford Tennis Club Junior & Adult Coaching Sessions

Milford Tennis Club have released their All Junior and Adult Programmes for the new term that starts on the 5th September and goes through to the October half term which starts from 21st October.

The Junior Programme sees the new addition of an LTA Youth Blue course specifically designed for 4-6 years on a Tuesday afternoon between 3:45 and 4:30pm. Blue stage is for children with little or no experience of tennis. The course will work around movement, hand eye coordination and sending and receiving skills in a fun environment. children will learn fundamental skills for tennis through play in a fun, stimulating and safe environment.

Members and Non-Members can play on our junior programme and adult non-members can attend Cardio & Improvers, so please recommend them to your friends. All courses are available to book on Clubspark by clicking here.

Junior Coaching Programme: See image below for full programme.

Adult Coaching Programme: See image below for full programme.

For more information please contact Head Coach, Dan Hitchins at: 

headcoach@milfordtennisandsquash.net

Milford Tennis & Squash Club

Lucerne Road, Milford-on-Sea, SO41 0PL

www.milfordtennisandsquash.net

www.facebook.com/milfordtennissquash

Last chance to visit Milford Art Group Exhibition

If you haven't been down to see the Art Exhibition being held by Milford Art Club you only have until Saturday afternoon to get along to All Saints' Church Hall, Milford on Sea.

If you do take the time to attend, it will be worth it, and you will see an array of local talent with a wide variety of original art featuring local scenes, seascapes, animals, portraits, abstract, modern art, mixed media and more. Even better, if you spot anything you particularly like, all pieces are for sale at a lot less than gallery prices. (We popped in and bought two very nice paintings by Carol Mileusnic.)

Milford On Sea Art Group Exhibition started on Saturday 30th July at All Saints' Church Hall and ends this Saturday 13th August.

Milford Art Group was formed around 30 years ago. It has 65 full members and 25 associates.

Find out more by visiting the website below, where you can also see examples of artwork from the many members.

Milford Art Group

www.milfordartgroup.com

Straight Banana at Folk Night

Milford's very own 'Girl Band' Straight Banana are performing at the Folk Night at 7.30pm on Thursday 11th August. 

If you like live folk music, then a night out at Milford Folk Club could be just the thing for you.

Held every Second Thursday of the month at the Community Centre, the next evening being Thursday 9th June.

The evening is hosted by Bill Hesp and floor singers welcome.  

Bill Hesp

Tickets: £4.50 on the door or in advance from the CC Box Office. 

The bar opens at 7.15pm and evening ends 10.30pm'ish.

About Milford Folk Club

Milford Folk Club was established in 2007 – more or less with a wing and a prayer. The organiser hadn’t been inside a folk club since the smoky, dingy, hand over ear sessions of the 1960s but had always loved traditional music, both folk and blues.

So, it was with these 60s type back room of pubs / clubs that she remembered and therefore set about running the new Milford Folk Club along the same lines.

We couldn’t replicate the smoky, dingy atmosphere but we did have converted portakabins and beer!

So much support was enjoyed from other clubs, although at that time there were few outlets for acoustic music – not so thirteen years on.

Milford Folk Club was so fortunate to attract the Goodthyme Brothers, Jim Palmer and Bill Hesp.

Bill has stayed the course and is now our regular host and all time walking encyclopedia of folk knowledge: he knows who wrote and recorded everything.

Bill organises the evenings – usually a couple of songs from him, welcome floor singers and guest singer.

In 2010 the folk club moved into the new Community Centre in Milford on Sea – quite posh, really.

The club meets on the second Thursday of each month and still usually follows the format of host, floor singers and guests.

We try to keep the entrance price down to £4.50 although occasionally have to charge a little more if we brave it and book expensive guests.

The folk club is also very pleased to organise the occasional special evening in partnership with Lymington Folk & Blues Club.

Our room has a stage, brilliant lighting and sound systems if needed and we are always keen to listen to all sorts of music. One exciting ‘spin off’ is the regular Blues evenings organised by Bob Long.

The acoustic/traditional scene locally seems to be thriving and, despite many other venues now operating locally, Milford Folk Club often attracts an audience of around 60 or more.

Our guests always say what a great venue it is, what great audiences Milford provides – and we would add how lucky we are to have so much local talent who come along, support the club by singing a few numbers and of course how lucky we are to have a great venue and a great audience.

Milford Folk Club
www.milfordfolkclub.org.uk

Milford on Sea Community Centre

01590 644861

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

www.facebook.com/Milford-on-Sea-Community-Centre

Box Office Open:

Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm

New Dinghy Sailing Lesson at Keyhaven

The New Forest Paddle Sports Company are planning a 'soft launch' of adult dinghy sailing lessons.

Owner, Sean is a valid RYA Senior Dinghy instructor with over 10 years dinghy sailing tuition.

The plan for September/October 2022 is to offer 2 hour 1-1 or 2-1 private Dinghy Sailing lessons either in your own boat or using a scow at Keyhaven from our site in the boat yard.

The lessons will be tailor made to the customers experience and requirements and will follow the RYA Level 1 & 2 Syllabus including: Rigging, Ropework, Sailing Techniques and Manoeuvres, Launching and Recovery, Rules of the Road, Clothing & Equipment, Capsize Recovery, Racing, Weather, Emergency Equipment and precautions.

Lessons will be: 2 hour 1-1 will be £100 and a 2 hour 2-1 is £150.

To find out more, or to book lessons please email Sean at:

info@thenewforestpaddlesportcompany.co.uk

Subject to how the lesson progress Sean will consider getting the full RYA Accreditation over the winter so he can offer more advanced Adult RYA Courses.

More about the The New Forest Paddle Sports Company 

Sean and his team provide equipment and courses for paddleboarding, kayaking, wingsurfing and wingfoiling. If you fancy getting some fun and exercise on the sea you can find more details on the links below:

The New Forest Paddle Sports Company

Keyhaven Quay
01590 645270

info@thenewforestpaddlesportcompany.co.uk

www.thenewforestpaddlesportcompany.co.uk

www.facebook.com/thenewforestpaddlesportcompany

An evening of Live Jazz to enjoy

If you love the jazz sound of clarinet or sax, this is the evening out for you:

See what else is coming to the Community Centre soon, please click here.

Milford on Sea Community Centre

01590 644861

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

www.facebook.com/Milford-on-Sea-Community-Centre

Box Office Open:

Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm

Milford u3a for an active & fun retirement

Are you retired and looking to explore new interests or meet new people?, then the very active Milford on Sea u3a may be just the thing for you.

The u3a is a UK wide, cooperative movement of people no longer in full time work who come together to continue their educational, social and creative interests in a friendly and informal environment.

Milford On Sea u3a have a very active programme of topics which may interest you from the 40+ interest groups they run. Please click here to see the full list. 

Each of the interest groups are run by members, for members. Members help each other in their learning groups and form strong and meaningful relationships together with a sense of community, social wellbeing, fellowship and belonging. The subjects are extremely wide-ranging.

Other benefits for joining u3a include:

• Make a difference, stay active, keep learning and have fun
• Get out to meet face to face – learning together and making the most of life
• Access to online learning, training and resources to inspire you and attend learning events and talks for free
• Meet other people with similar interests: learn new things and share your skills

Joining Milford On Sea u3a is a great way to find and develop new interests and make great friends in a relaxed environment. It doesn’t cost much to join, membership is currently £15 per year from April 1st or £10 if you join from December-February. 

To find out more, please click here.

To ask any questions, please click here.

Milford On Sea u3a

milfordonseau3a@gmail.com

https://u3asites.org.uk/milfordonsea

Village Charity Shop Summer Fair

The Village Charity Shop Summer Fair will take place this Saturday 13th August from 10am to 2pm in Milford on Sea Community Centre.

This family friendly event is run by our very own Charity Shop team (they’re all volunteers) doing a fantastic job of raising funds for the Community Centre.

There will be some great deals on: Clothing, shoes and accessories, Pictures & collectable and Gifts. You can also take your chances on the tombola and kids games.

The Community Centre Café will be open selling hot and cold drinks, delicious cakes and the usual range of snacks.

Pop in and see what is happening!

Milford on Sea Community Centre

01590 644861

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

www.facebook.com/Milford-on-Sea-Community-Centre

Box Office Open:

Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm

Charity Band Night success in aid of dementia

An enthusiastic crowd came and enjoyed two hours of live music from 'Nellie the Elephant' (a band made up of 5 local musicians guys from 5 different local bands) at The Crown Inn, Everton on Saturday 16th July.

The event was held in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society and the organisers were delighted to announce that £1058 was raised during the evening.

The Crown Inn is well known for holding live music events, with many being in aid of charities. 

Local press report that future events may be in jeopardy due to noise complaints. This could ultimately put the pub at risk and a petition is currently underway to save the live music events.

The Crown Inn

Old Christchurch Road, Everton, SO41 0JJ

01590 642655

www.facebook.com/thecrowneverton

Lots happening at new Community Social Group

A Community Social Group has been set up in Everton that offer fun activities that promotes social inclusion for anyone over the age of 16 who feels lonely, anxious, has physical and or learning disabilities. The older generation with or without age related illnesses are also invited with their carers.

Activities include: indoor bowling, disco, bingo, karaoke (& more), and events such as the upcoming Pirate Themed Party.

To find out more, please click here.

Community Social Group

Everton Village Pavilion, Frys Lane, Everton, SO41 0JY

www.facebook.com/CommunitySocialGroup

Story of Milford Walk on Sunday

The Story of Milford on Sea history walk lead by Lymington Town Tours takes place this Sunday. Meet on the village green at 11am.

The Walk: "The Story of Milford - a guided walk featuring the local history of Milford on Sea. The old hamlet of Milford was mentioned in the Domesday Book: a few houses around a green and a watermill, having about 50 inhabitants. Nothing changed very much for centuries until the late Victorian age, when it decided to change its image.

Stroll through the village of Milford-on-Sea and its lovely wooded Pleasure Grounds while your guide relates how the sleepy hamlet of Milford tried to live down its smuggling days and changed its name to try to rival genteel Eastbourne. Hear the story of the string of pearls seven yards long.

Note: This is a longer walk than the normal tour length, taking about 1¾ hours and including some footpaths. The footpath by the Mill Pond and woods would be unsuitable for wheelchairs.

This walk starts on the Village Green and finishes on the cliff top at the Beach House. 

Lymington Town Tours are a not-for-profit, volunteer-manned organisation and as such ask for a donation of £5 for each adult walker (school age children go free). This sum helps to cover admin costs.

Lymington Town Tours

www.lymington-town-tours.co.uk

Message for Newcomers Supper Exhibitors & Guests

If you are a newcomer to the village or a potential exhibitor for the Newcomers Supper please contact the All Saints Church Office on 01590 644992 to register during August.

All Saints' Church Office:

01590 644992 - office@allsaintsmilford.co.uk

The Newcomers Supper takes place on Saturday 24th September in All Saints' Church. 

To find out more about the event, please click here.

Local Artists at Old Walls

Three local artists – Kate Danby, Norma Delany and Sally Gore – all inspired by landscape both locally and further afield are working together to show case their paintings, prints and cards during Hampshire Open Studios week. Church Hill Studio is located opposite All Saints Church in Old Walls, Church Hill, Milford on Sea. SO41 0QJ.

The studio will be open from Friday August 26th to Monday August 31st inclusive from 10 am to 4 pm.

Please pop in! Plenty of nearby parking or a short walk from Milford Village Green.

Kate Danby

Norma Delany

Sally Gore