E-Bike Special Offer in Milford on Sea

Milford on Sea based Jaunt-E Bikes have launched an antidote to those busy summer roads and to help make Milford on Sea a little more car free.

This sustainability initiative is only available to Milford on Sea holidaymakers, guests and residents. Pledge to put your car away for three days and hop on an e-bike instead for exclusive heavily subsidised incentive guest/resident only prices.

The Special Offer:

3 Day Hire: 35% off the multi-day website prices. 

(3 days hire normal price £155 - 1 day hire normal price £65). 

Milford 3 Day Hire price £100.

The Details:

• Collect e-bikes between 09.30am and 10.30am

• Return e-bikes from 4.30pm to 5pm on your last day

• Free helmets supplied

• Overnight charger supplied

• Locks provided

• Routes and map supplied

Benefits:

• Fewer cars on the road = more parking spaces, less pollution, less busy.

• You will see and explore more of what the local area has to offer on two wheels instead of four - explore the places that cars can’t get to.

• Healthy transport option, good for the heart – burns approx. same calories as a normal bike because you travel twice as far.

• Five levels of pedal assist put everybody age 14 to 104 on a level playing field.

Special Prices and availability for Milford on Sea, Keyhaven and at Shorefield Country Park residents and guests only. Not available outside these areas.

How to Book:

Book online at; https://www.jaunt-ebikes.co.uk/milfordonsea. Pick your dates, start time between 09.30am - 10.30am and and select 3 day duration. Then you select the Milford on Sea, Car Free eco Experience tab, choosing either a step-over or step-through frame e-bike as well as other extras such as dog trailer and picnics.

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More about Jaunt-E Bikes

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!

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

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To find out more; please click here.

Jaunt-E Bikes 

hello@jaunt-e.co.uk

www.jaunt-ebikes.co.uk

www.facebook.com/jauntEbikes

*There is a phone number on the website or Facebook.

Last chance to complete Health Survey

 Last chance to complete Health Survey...

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Give your views on the future of the War Memorial Hospital by completing a quick survey.

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The Milford on Sea League of Friends are inviting the local community to take part in a survey about the Redevelopment of the War Memorial Hospital site in Sea Road.

To see the survey online; please click here. 

For a printable version; please click here.

To read more background; please click here.

Free Live Music at The Cave

The Cave have a host of Live Music coming up both inside and outside on the village green.

All these events are free and not ticketed, so just come along. 

Artists playing are:

• Thursday 2nd June 3 to 5pm:  Carley Varley on the village green. 
• www.carleyvarley.com

• Thursday 2nd June 8 to 10pm: Emma Hardy & Paul Denson (Lead vocalist of We Are Robot) in The Cave
• www.wearerobot.net

• Friday 3rd June 3 to 5pm: Ben Poore on the village green. 
• www.facebook.com/TheBenPooreProject

• Friday 3rd June 8.30 to 10.30pm: Hayden Varley in The Cave.

• Saturday 4th June 8.30 to 10.30pm: Jax Hall in The Cave.
• www.jax-hall.co.uk

To watch Emma & Paul performing, click here

Known for doing things in style, The Cave are also offering a Traditional Champagne Afternoon Tea as the music plays for just £20pp. This can be served either in The Cave or on the village green. Booking essential.

It is likely to sell out fast, so book now to ensure your space.

To book; call: 01590 642195 or email: info@thecavemos.co.uk

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

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

Jubilee Friday at The Smugglers

The Smugglers Inn are holding a Jubilee Garden Party with live music on Friday 3rd June.

Jake Among The Willows will be performing between 1pm to 3pm followed by Sunstroke from 4pm to 6pm.

Come and enjoy the Pimms and Prosecco Tent, Hog Roast and more, whilst the children make the most of our 2 play parks.

The Smugglers Inn

88 High St, Milford on Sea, Lymington SO41 0QE
01590 644414

smugglersinn@ymail.com
www.pubsnewforest.co.uk

Jazz at the Community Centre This Friday

 Everyone is welcome to enjoy a night of live jazz.

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

Queen's Jubilee Lunch

 Celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee at this special lunch:

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

Successful Plant Fair

Milford Gardeners’ Club would like to thank everyone who supported their Plant Fair on Milford on Sea village green last Saturday.

It was the club's 20th fair and the most successful yet, raising over £1900 for local charities. (Lymington Hospital Friends Appeal and Força - Strength against Cancer.) 

Milford Gardeners’ Club is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. They usually meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at Milford Community Centre (doors open 7pm). 

New members are always welcome, and you can find out more about the club, their programme, other activities, and how to join at:

www.milfordgardenersclub.co.uk

Next year, the Milford on Sea Plant Fair returns on Saturday 20 May 2023.

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PS: After 20 years of helping to organise the Plant Fair, Jenny Spenser is stepping down and handing the organisational reigns to Sharie Perl. 

Jenny was a former chairman of the Gardeners' Club, in addition to being a trustee of various Milford on Sea charitable organisations including the Community Centre.

Our thanks go to Jenny for all she has done to help people across the village and best wishes for all she chooses to do in the future.

About Milford Gardeners' Club

Milford Gardeners' Club began life 25 years ago in 1997.

We exist for the gardeners of Milford on Sea, providing a succession of interesting speakers and demonstrations for our members. We also try to function as a social and meeting place for like-minded gardeners and everyone is welcome to visit. If we don’t make your visit enjoyable please let us know!

Meetings are normally held on the third Wednesday of each month at 7pm in Milford Community Centre, Sea Road SO41 0PH.

We are non-profit making and any events that raise money support local charities. Over the years we have raised over £35,000 and some of the recipients have been Oakhaven Hospice, First Opportunities, Countryside Education Trust, Rose Road, Mayfield Nurseries, Honeypot, Roundabout, Furzey Gardens, Practical Action, Spana, British Kidney Association, Milford Conservation Volunteers, Barry Phillips Youth Trust, Milford Community Library and Bumblebee Conservation Trust. We are eternally grateful for the help and support given by the members to making this Club such a success.

Milford Gardeners' Club

milfordgardeners@gmail.com
www.milfordgardenersclub.co.uk

Jubilee Themed Flower Festival

To celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, St Mary's Church in Everton are holding a Jubilee Themed Flower Festival from Thursday 2nd June to Sunday 5th June.

Flower Displays Open: Thursday to Sunday 11am to 5pm

Music Sessions: 

Thursday 2nd June
11am: Bagpipes
2pm: Organ

Friday 3rd June
11.30am: Sway Handbells
2pm: Flute

Saturday 4th June
11.30am: Flute & Piano

Sunday 5th June
5pm: Songs of praise

Entry free, so just pop along.

St Mary's Church
17 Old Christchurch Road, Everton, SO41 0JJ

Jubilee Afternoon Cream Tea at Ray's Italian

Ray's Italian Kitchen will be serving a Queen's Platinum Jubilee Afternoon Cream Tea on Thursday 2nd June, Friday 3rd June and Saturday 4th June.

You can have a scrumptious homemade scone with clotted cream, strawberry jam and a tea or Mozzo coffee for just £5.25!

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

William Ravenscroft's Milford on Sea Legacy

Milford on Sea village is (was) dotted with around 120 houses and other buildings which were built by renowned architect William Ravenscroft. He was also one of six founder members and first secretary of the Milford-on-Sea Historical Record Society.

An interesting article in the Hampshire Chronicle tells the story of William before arriving in Milford on Sea and the many buildings he created in the village from 1898.

To read the Hampshire Chronicle article; please click here.

Milford on Sea Recorded Music Society

Local residents Andy Clark together with David Scourse, host the Milford on Sea Recorded Music Society.

A group of over 30 meet twice a month on Fridays from 2pm to 5pm in Milford on Sea Library in the Village Hall.

The afternoon talk/recital will have a short break for refreshments, but the main objective will be to share with others the intense pleasure of music, whether it be Opera, Symphony, Chamber or Jazz!

The group are affiliated to the Federation of Recorded Music Societies, and will be pleased to welcome potential new members.

For any further information, please contact Andy on 01590 643249 or David on 01590 645365.

Milford on Sea Recorded Music Society

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

Jubilee at Milford on Sea Club

Milford on Sea Club are celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and everyone is welcome to go along to enjoy any of the events. Members are free and Non-Members welcome with a £2 entry fee.

• 3rd June at 5pm: Tony's BBQ with free jukebox
• 4th June at 8.30pm: Live Music with Sapphire Duo 
• 5th June Afternoon: Live Music with Victoria

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Milford on Sea Club is family friendly and open 7 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

League of Friends seek Financial Trustee

The Milford on Sea League of Friends are looking for an experienced Treasurer/Accountant to join the expanding League of Friends Charity as a Trustee.

Come and join our passionate team with exciting plans for the Milford on Sea community.

Ideal for a retired person or bookkeeper to maintain our simple accounts process. A charitable and not an onerous task.

Please email in the first instance: milfordlof.healthhub@gmail.com or call Don Waite Chairman on: 01590 641000.

The Milford on Sea League of Friends
Milford on Sea War Memorial Hospital, Sea Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PG

www.friendsofmilfordhospital.org.uk
www.HealthHub-milfordlof.co.uk

Probus Golf Day

Milford on Sea Probus Club joined other local Probus clubs for the first ever golf tournament on Wednesday this week held at New Forest Golf Club and organised by Barton on Sea Probus.

A great day was had by all with the eventual winners being Brockenhurst Probus Club and everyone agreed it should now become an annual event.

The Milford team of Don Waite, Miles Jordan, Chris Gilmour and Derek Breden put up a good show but unfortunately were not amongst the prizes. Better luck next year boys.

If your interested in joining the Milford Probus Club they meet on the 4th Tuesday each month (except August and December) at the South Lawn Hotel, Milford on Sea. Coffee is served from 10.30am followed by a lecture then lunch.

For more information; please contact Rhys Paddison at probusmilfordonsea@gmail.com

Milford on Sea Probus Club

www.probusonline.org/milford-on-sea

Join Milford Floral Art Club

Milford Floral Art Club are a thriving, active and sociable flower club in Milford on Sea with members of all age groups and backgrounds. 

They meet on the second Thursday of each month from 1.30pm for 2pm to 4pm at All Saints Church Hall, Greenbanks Close, Milford on Sea, SO41 0SQ.

Everyone is welcome to come and join them for a fun filled afternoon with fellow flower lovers for demonstrations and workshops, refreshments, raffles and more. 

You are also welcome to attend the Open Meeting & Demonstration by National Demonstrator, Pam Lewis - details below.

For more information on joining the club, please contact: 

info.mfac1@gmail.com

To find out more, you can also find the club on Facebook - please click here.

Milford Floral Art Club

www.facebook.com/Milford-Floral-Art-Club-354172158431688

Where am I? - Quiz Answers

If you had a go doing our 'Where am I? Quiz last week you may like to see the answers. 

If you would like to see the quiz; please click here.

Some of the answers below also reveal some interesting facts behind the pictures.

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1. Verveine Glass Table Tops

The multi-colour bespoke glass table tops at Verveine Fishmarket restaurant in Milford on Sea high street are just a colourful and spectacular as the food!

2. Horizontal Tree in The Beach House Garden

The extraordinary winds on the cliff top have left this tree's trunk in a horizontal position. The tree looks happy enough and battles on in the garden of The Beach House in Park Lane.

The building was originally known as Westover and built by the Siemens family (of electronics and engineering fame) over 100 years ago. Westover was later sold to William Morris a British motor manufacturer, founder of Morris Motors Limited, and described as one of Britain's greatest philanthropists. The building later became a hotel and renamed Westover Hall. Another renaming took place to the The Beach House when purchased by Dorset brewer, Hall & Woodhouse in May 2012.

3. Gable on Parish Council Building

Built in 1889, the top of the building has a Flemish style in both the gable and window surrounds. As the building has no similar designs in the village it is assumed that this was a fashion statement from the day. (In other words; I have no idea!)

4. Milford Bridge (High Street/Park Lane)

In WW2 the words 'Milford on Sea' were chiselled off of the bridge name near the top copping stones. This was done to not assist any German invaders in identifying where they were should an invasion having taken place in the war.

5. Hurst Road on seafront near the Bowls Club

Former home of Montague Dawson RSMA, FRSA (1895–1973) a British painter who was renowned as a maritime artist. His most famous paintings depict sailing ships, usually clippers or warships of the 18th and 19th centuries. (For more information, please click here.)

In later years, the house next door (now flats) was the home of Giusseppe Lund an internationally recognised metal street art sculptor & architectural metalsmith. Giusseppe created many pieces of street art, the most prestigious being the Queen Mother Gate at Hyde Park on Park Lane.

(www.instagram.com/cromosmith)

6. Noah Valentine Antiques and Collectables

Tucked in behind the high street shops, accessed by an alleyway between Ray's Italian Kitchen and Haywood Fox is a Tardis containing curios of all shapes and sizes. 

7. Conical Roof on Coastal Bakery

The building and roof did not always look like this, in the past the building was square and had the village's WW1 war memorial on the side wall. 

Parts of the memorial were lost when alterations took place. However, the village still has a War Memorial with the names of the fallen from the village which is used annually for Remembrance Services, and can be found within the War Memorial Hospital in Sea Road. 

8. Millennium Clock

The clock was installed to celebrate the change of century in 2000. Originally, the clock was installed in the apex of the building, but around 2013 it was lowered to its current position.

9. Fossil on Cliff Top

The fossil was discovered when the beach defences were reinforced during 2021 and then sited next to the cliff top path about a 100 metres or so from The White House.

10. Random Wall between The Lazy Lion and High Street Cottage

A piece of wall that appears to have no purpose in the high street is explained in pictures from c.1900. It appears that this wall was originally part of a shop front. However, why this piece was left when it appears to have no structural merit remains a mystery.

11. Civic Award for Pill Box on Seafront

Civic Award received in 2018 recognising excellence in the build environment.

12. Ramp to Beach Promenade

The original Milford on sea beach huts were destroyed in the Valentine's Storm of 2014. In 2017 a galvanised curved steel ramp was installed around the pill box providing access the new replacement beach huts and beach promenade. The ramp fencing includes a cut out design and a couple of cut out fish!

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If you would like to see some more historic photographs of Milford on Sea; please click here.

Ray's Italian launch Mid-Week Favourites Menu

As ever, Milford on Sea's excellent Italian restaurant, Ray's Italian Kitchen are keeping their menu fresh and offering enticing dishes to enjoy at excellent prices. Two courses are for £15, and Three courses just £19.

Their new Mid-Week Favourites Menu is available from Tuesday to Thursday Lunch and Early Bird Dinner, and on Friday Lunchtime only.

Take a look at which dishes you would enjoy by clicking the image below:

Ray's Italian Kitchen Opening Times

DELICATESSEN: Tuesday to Saturday: 9am to 4pm

DINING: (Indoor or Outdoor)

Brunch, Coffee & Cake: Tuesday to Saturday: 9am to 4pm

Lunch: Tuesday to Saturday: 12noon to 4pm

Evening Dining: Tuesday to Saturday: 5:30pm until last orders at 9.30pm

Takeaway Collection: Tuesday to Saturday: 5:30pm until last orders at 8.30pm

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

Join the Visit Milford on Sea Newsletter

The Visit Milford on Sea website is now providing occasional e-newsletters which keep people informed of  the latest events, tourist information for visitors and voucher offers for locals in Milford on Sea. 

It is easy to get your free copy, simply just click here to subscribe.

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About Visit Milford on Sea

Visit Milford on Sea is an independent website run by two village entrepreneurs who are looking promote Milford on Sea to visiting tourists and to support village businesses by keeping local people informed on what they have to offer.

You can sign up to get their news bulletins by entering your email on the 'Stay in touch' section at the bottom of the home page. Please click here. You can also follow them on Facebook from the link below.

The site is definitely worth a look around, you might even find something you did not know was in the village!

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

Jubilee Cake Competition

Under 16's and 16's Plus, join in and bake a cake fit for a queen!

Verveine Soft Fruit Patch

Verveine Restaurant's soft fruit patch at the rear of the building has exploded into life. The untidy nature has been kept this way by chef/patron David Wykes to encourage pollinators to enhance the delicious fruit. 

The patch includes redcurrants, blackcurrants, whitecurrants, raspberries, loganberries and pink gooseberries. All are destined for plates in the restaurant this spring and summer - with no carbon footprint!

To book a table please call: 01590 642176 or visit: www.verveine.co.uk.

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

www.facebook.com/VerveineFishMarketRestaurant

Latest Class Timetable for The Unit Fitness Centre

The Unit Fitness Centre in Laundry Lane, Milford on Sea have launched their latest Class timetable.

The gym now offers a brand new Low Impact Ladies Class on Thursdays at 10am.

There is also a variety of Fitness Classes alongside the Bring Your Baby Exercise Classes and 121 Personal Training Sessions are available at various times for members and non members.

All classes welcome all ages and abilities. There is a maximum of 6 people per class (except Sunday Bootcamps which are 12).

You can find out more, or book classes via The Unit website or Facebook links below, or drop them an email. 

The coaches would love to meet you and for you to join their community, so why not go along and try it out.

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The Unit Fitness Centre

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

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

www.facebook.com/TheUnitFitnessMilford

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Milford & District Ladies Luncheon Club celebrates 25 Years

A group of sixty ladies gathered for a celebratory lunch at the South Lawn Hotel in Milford on Sea to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Milford & District Ladies Luncheon Club on Wednesday 11th May 2022. 

Frances Hand the current President received several messages of thanks for the enjoyable and memorable event and for the delightful bookmark and geranium plant given to members as a memento of this special day.

 

One of the founder members outlined how the club originated and spoke of its evolvement over 25 years:

The independent lunch club consists of ladies who enjoy meeting others, developing friendships and listening to a diverse range of selected speakers covering many topics and interests such as ‘I’ve got nothing to wear - but oh yes you have’…. to ‘Politics and Wealth’! This is followed by a relaxed lunch. 

Monthly gatherings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month and new members are encouraged from Milford on Sea, Lymington and the surrounding district.