Lazy Lion launch Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Package

Milford on Sea's historic coaching inn, The Lazy Lion are now offering Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Packages from £55pp, full details are available by calling 01590 641111.

The four comfortable guest rooms provide the perfect coastal retreat in homely surroundings. Each double room has modern facilities such as free wi-fi, en-suite bathroom, and tea & coffee facilities. 

Room only rates: Sunday to Thursday from £90 per room, or Friday to Saturday from £110 per room. They also serve a tasty breakfast. Guests can enjoy two breakfasts from Monday to Friday for just £15 including a freshly brewed cafetiere coffee.

Also, booking are now being taken for The Lazy Lion Christmas Menu where you can get 2 courses for £23 or 3 courses for £28. Click here for menu.

The Lazy Lion
01590 641111
info@thelazylion.co.uk
www.thelazylion.co.uk
www.facebook.com/lazylionmilford

Sunday Lunch with Galliard Ensemble

Enjoy a traditional Sunday Lunch followed by a concert by The Galliard Ensemble one of Britain’s leading chamber groups, with repertoire ranging from Mozart and Beethoven to Berio and Birtwistle.

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

Ellie qualifies for Junior Golf Championship in Portugal

Milford on Sea schoolgirl, Ellie Mans continues to impress in her golfing career.

A recent article in The Telegraph featured Ellie in a piece entitled; 'Meet the 12 talented girls who have qualified for the 2022 Justin Rose Telegraph Junior Golf Championship in Portugal'. Click here to read.

The championship takes place from the 31st October to the 5th November. This is probably Ellie’s final National Competition as A levels will be her focus in May 2023.

Ellie is just 17 years old with a golf handicap of +0.1. Her golfing hero is Seve Ballesteros, who she is studying for her Spanish A-Level extended research project.

The article explains that Ellie got into golf after playing her brother for a chocolate bar prize at the age of six. She is the current Dorset junior golf champion and competed in another Justin Rose Series event earlier this year. She is also a Dorset county hockey player, and has ambitions of being a ski instructor.

We understand that one finalist playing alongside Ellie, hits her 8 iron further than Rory McIlroy, so she is in some esteemed company.

Wednesday Live Music Night at The Cave

The Cave in the centre Milford on Sea village are holding a Wednesday Live Music Night next Wednesday 26th October from 8pm to 10pm. The duo Meander (who you may know from Empty Frets) will be playing.

This will be the first of many music nights at The Cave, so watch this space, or keep an eye on their Facebook page for updates on who's playing.

Tapas Offer

The Cave are also currently offering Three Tapas Options for £12 on weekday lunchtimes and early evenings. The dishes are served at this special price on Monday to Friday: 12noon to 2pm and Monday to Thursday: 6pm to 7pm. No need to book. Please click here to see menu.

Calling Musicians

The Cave are always interesting in hearing from local solo or duo acts to play at some of these weekly live music events. If you are interested in performing, please contact Jon or The Cave Team on 01590 642195, or at: info@thecavemos.co.uk.

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About The Cave

The Cave is a popular and vibrant Wine & Gin Bar as well as a Tapas Restaurant and Off-Licence. The venue specialises in premier quality wines, speciality gin & tonics, spirits and beers.

The Cave has stylish and relaxing surroundings, and is the place to meet friends at any time of day for a light lunch, afternoon tea/coffee, through to pre-dinner or after-dinner drinks to finish off your evening in style.

This unique business has been in Milford on Sea since May 2013, and can be booked for private hire to host parties and gatherings.

The Cave

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

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

Quick way to find What's On in the Village

Ever wondered how to keep track of all of the events and entertainment that goes on in the village? Well, wonder no more!

If you take a look at the website menu in the column to your left on this website, you will see a new 'What's On Button', simply click this to see all of the latest quizzes, exhibitions, live music, theatre shows, comedy, tours, sports, kids activities and more. There is definitely something to interest everyone.

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What's On page

Milford on Sea is blessed with a community which loves to join in, together with many enthusiastic volunteers who work hard to provide events and entertainment for everyone to enjoy.

So, at any time that you want to know what is happening over the next couple of weeks, simply hit the 'What's On' button, which you will always find in the left hand column of this website. (To get back to the main news, just hit the 'Enjoy Milford on Sea' header at the top of the page.)

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The menu at the left hand side of this page will also take you to:

Eat Out in Milford on Sea: A quick guide to all eating establishments in the village for special occasions, tasty lunches or a fun night out.

Milford on Sea Takeaways: For those nights when you fancy a treat, this list tells you where you can collect or get a meal delivered to enjoy at home.

Our History: Where you can read how we started and what has happened since those first days in 2008.

Tourism Guide: A link is provided to our friends at visitmilfordonsea.co.uk, a village website designed for visitors to Milford on Sea. It also has information that would be of interest to all who live here.

Popular & Historical Articles: If you ever fancy looking at past news from the village, all are listed here by date and in various categories. 

Blog Theme: You can also read old articles 'by Theme'. Click on the 'Ridiculous Theme' and it may give you a smile or two!

Take a look at the side menu, you might be surprised what you discover.

Potential New Sports and Community Hall

A recent article by local Advertiser and Times reporter, Roz Waters reports that the Parish Council have a vision to create a new Sports and Community Hall behind Milford on Sea Primary School.

The project for the sports pitches and public space is however not plain sailing, as the Parish Council has not yet taken ownership of the land due to an ongoing disagreement with the developer, Pennyfarthing Homes over the condition of the site.

Once this is resolved and land ownership transferred it is planned to carry out a feasibility study.

To read full article, please click here.

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Cancelled | Big Breakfast for all the Community

Sorry, we have just heard that The Big Breakfast has been cancelled.

What better way to start a day than with a Big Breakfast on Sunday 30th October.

Tickets are on sale now, so don't miss out.

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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

Over 300 already checked in October Blood Pressure Campaign

The response from the public to the League of Friends Health Hub’s Free Blood Pressure testing initiative has been extremely rewarding for all the volunteers taking part.  The campaign is now half way through and continues until the end of October.

High blood pressure is a silent killer and untreated can be responsible for health hazards from stroke to heart attacks.  

Over 300 people have called into the Milford Community Centre over the past two Saturday mornings to be tested by a team of four nurses. League of Friends volunteers have also made themselves useful holding onto dogs while their owners had their checks.  

Volunteers were checked too which was very fortunate for one who returned a significantly raised result: ‘I need to say thank you! I was all for helping on Saturday not realising it was me who needed that check. You are all saving lives. I am so pleased I am a member of the League of Friends Health Hub.’ 

The majority of those checked over the past two Saturdays have been reassured to know they had no cause for concern but 30% were found to need further investigation.

Free Blood Pressure checks will continue to be offered on 22nd and 29th October from 8.30 to 1pm at the Milford on Sea Community Centre. 

This initiative to support the health of the residents of Milford on Sea has the support of Milford Surgery, the Milford Pharmacy and the NHS Primary Care Network.  

For more information:
Paul Highett-Smith
phighettsmith@compuserve.com
07770 236642

Take the kids to see The Addams Family

Entertain the kids at MOSKIDS MONDAYS, which is back at the Community Centre for half term at 2pm on 24th October.

Film showing: The Addams Family

The eccentrically macabre family moves to a bland suburb where Wednesday Addams’ friendship with the daughter of a hostile and conformist local reality show host exacerbates conflict between the families.

The Addams Family is a 2019 computer-animated supernatural black comedy film directed by Conrad Vernon and Greg Tiernan and based on the characters created by Charles Addams. The film stars the voices of Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Chloë Grace Moretz, Finn Wolfhard, Nick Kroll, Snoop Dogg, Bette Midler, and Allison Janney.

Tickets £5 for an adult and child, £1 for each additional child, including a drink and a biscuit. Children must be accompanied.

Ice creams will also be available at £1 each.

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

New owners at Polly's Pantry

Polly's Pantry in Milford on Sea high street is under new ownership. Your new hosts are Karena and John, and they have taken over a building with an interesting history, as you can read below.

Polly's Pantry caters for all tastes throughout the day with value for money home cooked food, full English breakfast, hot & cold lunches and everyone's favourite; afternoon cream teas served in traditional bone china crockery. The children’s menu will also keep the kids happy.

There is also a takeaway menu that includes baguettes, sandwiches, cakes and ice creams that can be enjoyed on the village green or at the beach.

History of Polly's Pantry

The Milford on Sea Historical Record Society have a fascinating document on the history of 46 High Street from the earliest record dated 1676 when Philip Rudsley of Winchester sold a lease for £15 for a term of 1000 years to William John Thorn of Milford, Blacksmith. 

To read more please click here.

Polly's Pantry
46 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD
01590 645558

Ed Sheeran Tribute at Milford Club

Milford on Sea Club is hosting a Ed Sheeran Tribute Night on Saturday 29th October at 8.30pm.

Daniel East will be performing Ed Sheeran’s biggest hits.

Tickets: £10 for non-members. Please contact the club to book.

To see more of Daniel as Ed Sheeran, please click here.

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Milford on Sea Club is family friendly and open seven days a week. You can enjoy live sports on Sky & BT, snooker & pool tables, a jukebox, bingo each week, discos, live entertainment nights and benefit from excellent drink prices.

Non-members welcome to visit the club for a £2 entry fee. Just pop in and see for yourself.

Milford on Sea Club

67 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QG

01590 643209

milfordonseaclub@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/MilfordonSeaClub

Elvis for a Sunday Afternoon

Who can resist a bit of Elvis on a Sunday Afternoon. Enjoy the classic hits from 'The King' performed by one of country's leading tribute artists.

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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

Halloween Quiz at The Gun

The Gun Inn in Keyhaven is hosting a Halloween Themed Quiz on Sunday 30th October from 7pm. 

Entry is £2 per person and a maximum of 6 per team.

Winner takes all the prize money plus a bottle of wine, also a bottle of wine for the best team name. 

The Gun Inn Team hope that this will be the first of a regular monthly quiz held on the last Sunday of each month.

The Gun Inn also has constantly changing seasonal food menu and grill specialities. You could of course take the opportunity to enjoy a bite to eat, or a relaxed drink, before testing your quiz knowledge. Click here to see a sample menu.

To read the History of The Gun Inn; please click here.

The Gun Inn

Keyhaven Road, Keyhaven, SO41 0TP

01590 642391

www.facebook.com/theguninnkeyhaven

www.theguninn.co.uk

Coast to Forest Jaunt-eBikes Tours

The village electric e-bike hire company, Jaunt-eBikes are inviting people to join them in the New Forest Cycling Festival 2022

This popular New Forest festival is back for 2022 with a host of events taking place, including a very special Jaunt-ebikes Guided Tour led by Steve Edmed.

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This specially curated adventure tour is taken on power assisted e-bikes following a breathtaking coastal route through the stunning Keyhaven & Lymington marshes and up into the New Forest for a well earned cuppa at Setley Ridge Vineyard. 

You will cover 19 pedal assisted miles in 4 hours arriving back at Jaunt-eBikes HQ, happy, refreshed and well exercised, but without any of the sweat or achy legs - and no lycra required!

An ideal day out with friends or loved ones, the super cool retro style e-bikes have five levels of pedal assist that put everyone on a level playing field - which means nobody gets left behind!

The Jaunt-eBike Tours take place: 10.30am to 2.30pm on 16th, 21st, 25th, 31st October and 4th November. Other dates available on request.

Free parking and all equipment provided.

Check out more and how to book by clicking here. 

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More about Jaunt-eBikes

Jaunt-eBikes are Milford on Sea's very own e-bike hire company.

The funky, retro chopper-style e-bikes have nippy little 250w batteries and chunky monkey fat tyres which make light work of any terrain including shingle banks.

With a handy 40 mile range on a single charge and an optional bike luggage rack they are perfect for jaunts to the many great picnic spots in the village or a bit further afield, - or simply jump on and has some fun!

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If you would like to give someone a special gift, then gift vouchers are available.

To find out more; please click here.

Jaunt-E Bikes 

hello@jaunt-e.co.uk

www.jaunt-ebikes.co.uk

www.facebook.com/jauntEbikes

*The address and phone number is on the website or Facebook.

Spooky Halloween at Hurst Castle

Hurst Castle are hosting some frighteningly good fun for kids this October half term! 

Enjoy the Halloween arts & crafts, complete the Wicked Witch Trail for a reward and if you are brave enough enter the new Trick or Treat Maze in the dark and spooky Tudor Keep basement! 

All activities are included in your castle admission. So, be there, if you dare!

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Hurst Castle

01590 642500

info@hurstcastle.co.uk

www.hurstcastle.co.uk

www.facebook.com/HurstCastle

New Prints & Card Designs from Chloe

Chloé Lawson is a local artist, illustrator and designer based in Milford on Sea and she creates prints, digital downloads and greeting cards in a fun, witty & playful form.

You can view and buy her work by clicking here to visit her website.

About Chloe Lawson Studio

Chloé was formerly a graphic designer for both agencies and in-house; Chloé led the website design team for Urban Outfitters Europe and was the Art Director for a Singapore-based luxury and philanthropic publication; Billionaire.

After a 15 year career as a graphic designer the urge to focus on personal projects took over, and now Chloé is pursuing her passion to create her own artwork, taking inspiration from daily life, capturing observations in a fun, witty and playful way.

She also has a keen interest in astrology.

Having escaped London in the midst of lockdown in 2020, she now resides in Milford on Sea, with her husband, two young kids, and a crazy Cockapoo called ‘Woody’.

Chloe Lawson Studio

mynameischloe@me.com

www.chloelawson.studio

www.facebook.com/chloelawsonstudio

Operations Manager opportunity at All Saints Church

All Saints Church are looking for an Operations Manager.

The hours are around 25 per week and more details of the role can be found on the poster below.

Applications close on the 31st October 2022. 

All Saints' Church & Church Hall
Greenbanks Close, Milford on Sea, SO41 0SQ
01590 644992

office@allsaintsmilford.co.uk
www.allsaintsmilford.co.uk
www.facebook.com/AllSaintsMilfordOnSea

Live Music at The Wash House

The Wash House Micro Ale Bar in Milford on Sea high street are promoting a programme of live music through October and up until Christmas. Check out the image below to see the dates and acts playing. 

Tickets will soon be on sale for New Year's Eve when the bar will be welcoming Retro Grooves to get the party night rocking. (Keep an eye on their Facebook page for more details)

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Did you know?: The Wash House is listed in The CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) Good Beer Guide 2022.

So, if you are partial to a variety of quality real ale, you don't have far to go!

The Wash House Micro Ale Pub

27 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF

01590 644665

www.thewashhousebar.co.uk

www.facebook.com/thewashhousemilfordonsea

Milford Pantomime Tickets about to go on sale

A great way to start the year is by enjoying the Village Pantomime. The show features many familiar faces from around the village, and a bellyful of laughs is guaranteed!

Tickets go on sale from next Monday and it is always good to ensure your seat early - and they could also make nice Christmas presents for friends or family.

PS: Brenda Evans, the pantomime director sends her thanks to everyone who donated paint for the set and scenery.

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Live Jazz from The Karen Pitt Sextet

A Friday evening of Live jazz is coming for you to enjoy. Simply book your tickets, or pay on the door, for a night of foot tapping fun.

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

Art & Crafts Exhibition and Sale

If you enjoy Art & Crafts this Exhibition and Sale is worth visiting:

Sat 22nd & Sunday 23rd October: 10am to 4pm at Keyhaven Scout Hut (Opposite The Gun Inn)

Event includes: Paintings, Jewellery, Mats, Coasters, Cards and many other gift items for sale.

Artists featured include: Tessa van Hassalt, Joanna Cecil Wright, Carolyn Howden, Ed Hood (wood turner) Gill Morris, and others. 

Free Entry. Refreshments available.

Music for Remembrance & Reflection

Choralia Milford with be performing in a concert entitled Music for Remembrance & Reflection on the afternoon of Saturday 5th November - which means that people can be home before dark, fireworks and in time to watch Strictly!

The event will take place in the atmospheric All Saints' Church and supports the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

Tickets are now on sale from the The Village News, or Community Centre Box Office.

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New Forest Big Band back at South Lawn Hotel

The ever popular New Forest Big Band will be back at South Lawn Hotel: from 8pm to 10pm on Thursday 27th October and Thursday 24th November 2022.

Entry is free, so just go along and enjoy. 

South Lawn's Cedar Tree Restaurant is also worth a visit if you would like to dine on either evening. Click here to find out more.

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

La Perle becomes victim of the economy

We are very sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but La Perle has closed its doors.

Sam commented: "I'm sad to tell you that La Perle has now ceased trading, having found the current economic situation impossible to negotiate.

Please pass on our thanks to all the local residents who have supported us over the last seven years. We have thoroughly enjoyed being part of Milford village life!

Hopefully, someone else will take over the restaurant soon and offer a new experience for everyone to enjoy.

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In the time that Sam ran La Perle he has demonstrated his exceptional skills in the kitchen and delighted many diners with his creative menus. He is a generous guy, and he took great pride in what he created during his seven years heading up la Perle.

His caring character was very clear, and over the Covid Lockdowns he modified his trading to provide takeaway meals, and even delivered to peoples homes. Having tasted the fare, it was never a disappointment.

It is sad that the economic climate has taken this toll on a popular local restaurant, and Sam and his food is going to be a loss for the village and his many customers. With the UK and much of the world in the centre of complete economic turmoil our local village businesses need all of the support they can get right now.

We wish Sam and his team all the best for the future, and hopefully his talent as a chef is not lost to Milford on Sea for too long.

La Perle

60 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD

01590 643557

info@laperle.co.uk

www.laperle.co.uk

www.facebook.com/laperlemilford

Part of Milford on Sea Beachfront for Sale

A prime 120m x 22m of the Milford on Sea beachfront roughly seawards from The Beach House Hotel is up for sale for £1.25m in cryptocurrency.

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The land has an approximate 380m perimeter and area of 2680sqm, with a topography consisting of a sloping sand, gravel and cliff face overlooking the sea.

Property consultants West London City Lets has launched a sub-agency Tokenized Properties to facilitate the sale of a the plot of land using a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) for the transaction. 

It is understood that this would be the first land sale with this type of transaction in UK history.

If you are unclear exactly how cryptocurrency, blockchains and NFT's work there is no point asking me. I have tried, but I simply do not understand how they work! They are however a growing method of trading for those that embrace the crypto concept.

You can find out more about the Milford on Sea land sale by clicking here to visit the sellers website.

PS: If you do buy the land, please explain NFT property sales to me!

Difficult RNLI rescue off of Milford on Sea

At 5.11am on Monday 26th September the coastguard received a Mayday call.

The 'Mudeford Servant' lifeboat was launched to find a yacht drifting towards the rock defences at Milford on Sea and found the single sailing skipper unwell below decks.

The full story of this challenging and daring rescue can be read by clicking here.

The 'Mudeford Servant' lifeboat

Calling Live Musicians & Singers

The Cave are arranging Wednesday Live Music Nights and are welcoming local musicians and singers to get in touch.

They are specifically searching for solo or duo acts to play at some of these weekly events.

If you are interested in performing, please contact The Cave Team on 01590 642195, or at:

info@thecavemos.co.uk.

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For those interested in coming to enjoy the music, a drink and perhaps some tapas, we will let you know when the programme is launched for the Wednesday Live Music Nights.

The Cave

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

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

No64 Xmas Launch Night – Next Thursday

An invitation from Clare at No64 Biscuit House in Milford on Sea high street: 

Finally, after an absence of 3 years, we’re able to host our Christmas Launch Night again!

The date we've settled on is... Thursday, 20th October, between 6pm & 8.30pm (so next Thursday!) and here's what the evening will entail:

• Exclusive 'first visitor' access to my Christmas room / range

• A glass (or 2!) of bubbly, or something alcohol free for the drivers

• A mince pie / nibbles

Before anyone gets too excited, we're just little old No64 and so don't expect a fly-by by the Red Arrows or anything! It's just a bit of fun, a chance to catch up with friends over a glass of something, and a chance to see my Christmas stock before it's launched officially the following morning.

Now, sadly, we do need to limit numbers as we only have a small shop and, previously, you've told us it was a little too busy. We would therefore need to send out invites on a strictly 'first come, first served basis', and so do please register your interest as soon as you can.

Also, can I just add, you won't miss anything if you're not here at exactly 6pm, far from it! I say this as if we can spread the evening out it makes it a little easier to manage, and so if you come for 7pm, or later, you'll miss nothing - you don't need to be here first, there's no benefit, as it's not a sale or a limited event of any kind.

If you would like an invite do please let me know in-store (or give us a call - 01590 643765), or email me (clare@no64.co.uk) and let me know that you would like to come, and if you need a +1.

We hope you can make it!

Clare xx

No64 Biscuit House

64 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD

01590 643765

www.No64.co.uk

www.facebook.com/No64BH