Celebrating the Jubilee on the Village Green

Glorious weather accompanied the Queens Platinum Jubilee on Thursday 2nd & Friday 3rd June 2022 as Milford on Sea villagers came out to picnic and enjoy the free live music on the village green.

The music was sponsored by The Cave and the artists playing and entertaining the jubilant large crowd were: Carley Varley on Thursday afternoon and Ben Poore on Friday afternoon.

As people sat in the sun they were able to use the picnic tables provided and enjoy cream teas and drinks from The Cave delivered by Jon, Nancy and the team. 

La Perle also had tables outside where people could enjoy Sam's tasty scampi and chips.

On Friday afternoon, the Smugglers Inn also had live music from Jake Among The Willows followed by Sunstroke.  There was also a Pimms & Prosecco tent and hog roast to enjoy whilst the children took full advantage of the pub's play park.

Photos by Graham Wiffen

Photo by La Perle

Click image to watch Smugglers video

Whitby Road Jubilee Street Party beats the rain!

With heavy rain forecast for Sunday, the partygoers decided to bring forward the Whitby Road Queen's Platinum Jubilee Street Party.

The suggestion by organisers Sue, Sue, Bonnie & all the team was the right call, and the celebrations were in full swing in no time!

Photos by Graham Wiffen

Rain at Gillingham Road Jubilee Street Party

The rain slowly appeared at the Gillingham Road Queen's Platinum Jubilee Street Party on Sunday afternoon. 

A very colourful afternoon was enjoyed with live music, games for the kids, great party food and a partygoer even provided a visit as the 'Queen's Lady in Waiting'.

With typical British resolve when the rain eventually kicked in, a quick change of clothes and brollies were collected to ensure the party went on.

Even the best organisation & planning cannot control the weather, but the weather can never dampen the British spirit!

Photos by Graham Wiffen

Jubilee Lunch & Derby at Community Centre

110 people sat down to a typical British lunch of roast beef and Queen of Pudding to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee at the Milford on Sea Community Centre on Saturday 4th June 2022.

A loyal toast and the National Anthem completed the lunch and preceded the big screen showing of The Derby with a fun sweepstake.

A great effort from the brilliant team of volunteers and lots of happy diners.

Queen's Jubilee Party at Solent Grange

The Street Party for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee at Solent Grange managed to get in their festivities just before the rain tried to spoil proceedings on Sunday.

Friends, neighbours and pets gathered to celebrate what had proved to be a fabulous weekend of national celebration.

It is clear the Laraine and the organising team did a great job in bringing everyone together for a fun time.

Photos by Graham Wiffen

Jubilee Street Party at Nautica Reach

Nautica Reach in Milford on Sea have to be congratulated on their Queen's Platinum Jubilee Street Party, as they celebrated with an impressively stocked bar and the official Jubilee Platinum Puddings, hats off to Lynne for making it.

The pudding looked fabulous and was joined by many other wonderful food & drinks that everyone enjoyed.

Photos and report by Graham Wiffen.

Mill Meadow Jubilee Street Party with Classic Cars!

The Mill Meadow Queen's Jubilee Street Party was a very colourful affair, with 3 Chef's cooking BBQ's surrounded by a rather wonderful selection of classic cars. 

A great fun group of people who know how to have a good time!

Photos and report by Graham Wiffen.

Wayside Queen's Jubilee Street Party

As the Queen celebrated her Platinum Jubilee watching the Trooping of the Colour on Thursday 2nd June, the residents of Wayside Close and members of Milford on Sea Baptist Church gathered to have their own Jubilee lunchtime celebration.

A Cytisus tree was also planted in the garden of Milford on Sea Baptist Church to commemorate this very special occasion.

The excellent photos below captured the party atmosphere and were taken by talented local photographer Graham Wiffen.

Milford on Sea Baptist Church
Barnes Lane, Milford on Sea SO41 0RN
01590 645469

pastormosbaptist@gmail.com
www.milfordonseabaptist.org.uk

Jubilee Street Party at Shorefield Way

Shorefield Way in Milford on Sea held a fabulous Queen's Platinum Jubilee Street Party for around 80 residents, ranging from the very young to possibly our oldest resident Mary, who at 100 was enjoying the festivities with her daughter Margaret, who recently turned 80. Congratulations! 

There was of course lots of red, white and blue to help celebrate the Queen’s magnificent reign.

The party catered for everyone; with a children’s play table, a Glitter Bar and street Jenga. Nigel was cooking the crepe’s, and there were loads of tasty treats, gorgeous cakes and lots of bottles to keep everyone well fed and watered.

It is understood that the party went on well into the evening and even had egg and spoon races!

Well done to Christine, Nigel, Abbey and all of the team there who made this a real family event.

Fantastic party, fit for a queen!

Photos and above report by Graham Wiffen

To see more photos from the party by Graham Wiffen; please click here.

Glorious Jubilee Flower Festival

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

The event also featured a different type of live music on each day.

The flower displays were not only glorious, they also captured the theme of the Platinum Jubilee perfectly.

Photos by Graham Wiffen

St Mary's Church

17 Old Christchurch Road, Everton, SO41 0JJ

Queen's Jubilee at Bowls Club

Milford on Sea Bowls Club celebrated the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with a successful special Jubilee event.

The players dress code was red, white and blue or purple & silver, which resulted in everyone looking resplendent in their outfits. The afternoon featured fun bowls games followed by a scrummy afternoon tea.

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There was also a raffle which raised money for the Club Funds. 

A special Platinum Jubilee cake had also been baked by club member Kate and the first slice was cut by the Club President, Carole. The top tier of the cake was auctioned to raising funds for Oakhaven Hospice and the auction winner, Brian Applebee very generously donated the top tier of the cake to Oakhaven Hospice.

The organisers said that the day was another example of the fun, friendly Club they are very proud of.

To see lots more photos from the event; please click here.

Top tier of the cake safely delivered and
 welcomed by staff at Oakhaven Hospice

Milford on Sea Bowls Club
Hurst Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PY
www.facebook.com/milfordonseabowlsclub
www.milfordonseabowlsclub.org

South Lawn Night Porter vacancy

South Lawn Hotel are looking for Night Porter to enhance their team:

The role would suit an enthusiastic and self motivated person who would be happy to job share this important role. 

Shifts could be 5on/5off or any variation to suite both of the night porters, covering each other for holidays etc. would also be required.

Duties include; ground floor cleaning, laying up of function rooms, serving guests and preparing the restaurant for breakfast.

Some knowledge of the hotel industry would be helpful, telephone answering, dealing with queries and occasional walk in requests for rooms, as well as checking in late arrivals, and checking out early departures are all possible scenarios that may occur on occasions.

To apply, please send your CV to events@southlawnhotel.co.uk

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South Lawn is a busy hotel in an enviable location with an excellent reputation for both the hotel and its restaurant, The Cedar Tree. It boasts an excellent banqueting suite which seats 150 on rounds with separate bar facilities. The hotel also has 24 superior bedrooms currently under construction which will take the room total to 50.

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

'Pop In' back with Toddler Story Time

The ever popular 'Pop In' is starting up again at Milford on Sea Library on the first and third Thursday of each month, starting from Thursday 16th June at 10.30am.

Everyone is welcome to come along for a tea/coffee and a chat.

Also starting is a Toddler Story Time at 10am on the days of Pop In. The organising team very much hope the Mum's and Dad's will stay on for a chat and cuppa, or might like to join our popular village library. 

Pop In and Toddler Story Time

Milford on Sea Library, Park Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QU

Fitness on the Seafront

Fast Track Fitness Retreats will be running the following classes on Milford on Sea seafront on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July as part of a weekend retreat.

Locals of all fitness levels welcome to join classe run by YMCA qualified trainers. £5 per class and discount for multiple classes.

Saturday 2nd July

• 9.30am: HIIT - 30 minutes
• 10.30am: Circuits 60 minutes
• 1.30pm: Boxfit 60 minutes
• 3.15pm: Paddleboarding 
• 6pm: Supple Strength ( Fusion of yoga and Pilates)

Sunday 3rd July

• 9.30am: 5k Run with circuit stations every km
• 11.30pm: Team Games circuits 60 minutes
• 3pm: Supple Strength
• 5pm: Hike (free) just come along and have a walk and a chat along the cliffs to Barton on Sea.

Message Jane for more details or to book: jane@fasttrackfitnessretreats.co.uk

Fitness Retreats for people who are stuck in a rut, want to kick start a new regime or meet new friends. We are normal people who eat ice cream and bunk off gym sessions occasionally. We don’t eat quinoa but don’t mind if you do!

Fast Track Fitness Retreats

jane@fasttrackfitnessretreats.co.uk

www.fasttrackfitnessretreats.co.uk 

www.facebook.com/fasttrackfitnessretreats

Stunning Keyhaven Harbour Sunrise

Local photographer, Graham Wiffen has once again captured stunning images of the beautiful area that surrounds us. This time the early morning light and reflections at Keyhaven Harbour create the magic.

Sit back, relax and enjoy:

Graham regularly captures images of local scenes, wildlife, bird, flowers and events. To see more of his work; please click here.

New Defibrillators in village

It is great to see two new Defibrillators being installed in Milford on Sea in recent weeks.

The three village Defibrillators are now located at:

1. Side wall of Coop in village centre
2. Community Centre, Sea Road
3. All Saints' Church Hall, Greenbanks Close

Although each casing is slightly different, they all indicate a phone number to call. This takes you through to the emergency services who can give a code to open the case and provide instructions on what to do.

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PS: We have also now been informed that there are also Defibrillators at:

• Shingle Bank Drive (Bottom of road)
• Milford on Sea Club (Behind the bar, not in a box, and readily available to anyone in need if club is open.)

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Local resident Frances Lines, of Two Line Training who provide affordable first aid and medical training for employers and individuals has made a very generous offer.

Frances has said that she is happy to do a Free Training Course on how to use the defibrillator. To organise any training, please contact Frances using the email link below, or visit her website below for her phone number.

Two Line Training

admin@twolinetraining.com

www.twolinetraining.com

Father's Day at La Perle

In addition to a delicious meal, La Perle are offering a relaxed lunch with Live Music for Father's Day on Sunday 19th June. A sell out is expected, so if you fancy going, it would be worth booking as soon as possible.

MENU

Sourdough with Salted Butter

Starters

La Perle Prawn & Crayfish Cocktail, Isle of Wight Tomatoes, Avocado, Gem Lettuce, Marie Rose Sauce.

Double Baked Caerphilly Cheese Soufflé, Spring Onion Cream.

Mains

Roast Sirloin of Hampshire Beef with all the trimmings.

Roasted Fillet of Wild Bass, Crushed Jersey Royals, Samphire, Lobster Sauce.

Desserts

Sticky Toffee Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream.

La Perle Milford Mess.

£34.95pp

Book your table: www.laperle.co.uk/fathers-day-lunch

La Perle

60 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD

01590 643557

info@laperle.co.uk

www.laperle.co.uk

www.facebook.com/laperlemilford

Great response to Your+Health Survey

The Milford on Sea League of Friends have sent a huge vote of thanks from the League of Friends Health Hub to the community of Milford on Sea, who responded to the YOUR+HEALTH Survey which came to a close on 31st May.

The response to this important survey on the future of health services in Milford on Sea has been nothing short of outstanding. The amazing response has been helped along enormously by support from so many areas including the Milford on Sea News, school, shops, businesses, clubs and associations and to the active group of trustees and Friends and volunteers of the LoF Health Hub who gave their time, expertise and enthusiasm so generously. 

The organisers look forward to making the results available to be published here in August.

Background

The brief survey, initiated by the the League of Friends, asked for your views on the future of the Milford on Sea War Memorial Hospital.

There is a lot of history and emotion regarding The War Memorial site. Local people wanted a war memorial to help everyone remember those who served and lost their lives in WW1. It was decided that the hospital was the best way to achieve this.

The hospital hasn’t been a working hospital for over fourteen years, and has long been overtaken by the centres of healthcare excellence found at Southampton, Lymington and Bournemouth.

The aim of the survey is to understand your current and future healthcare needs to help achieve improved access to sustainable additional local health services.

One of the ways the League of Friends will be helping the community is by discussing with the NHS Clinical Commissioning Group how local needs of the population can be met.

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

Queen's Jubilee Events in Milford on Sea

 

Wherever you choose, enjoy the

Queen's Platinum Jubilee Events in the village:

Celebrate the Queen's Jubilee on the Village Green

Jubilee Friday at The Smugglers

Free Live Music at The Cave

Jubilee at Milford on Sea Club

Queen's Jubilee Lunch

Jubilee Afternoon Cream Tea at Ray's Italian

Jubilee Themed Flower Festival

Hurst Castle Jubilee Family Fun

Jubilee Search: Find the Corgi

Jubilee Cake Competition

Jubilee Search: Find the Corgi!

The talented ladies of Milford on Sea WI are celebrating the Jubilee with a "Find the Corgi" Search.

Please collect a search paper from the Village News at the foot of the village green and then find the 6 corgis hidden in shop windows.

Return the paper to the Village News by Monday 6th June 9am.

The local WI will also be unveiling of the Jubilee Planter on Milford on Sea village green and the installation of a Defibrillator on the wall of the Community Centre.

Milford on Sea WI (Women's Institute)

www.milfordonseawi.co.uk

The Cave are hiring Full & Part-Time Team Members

Milford on Sea's popular Wine & Tapas Bar, The Cave are looking for people to join the friendly team.

Front of House Team Member: Full-time. Hours vary between 15 to 30 per week including weekdays, evenings and weekends. Must Be honest, reliable, enthusiastic, hardworking and friendly with a smart appearance. No experience necessary as training will be given.

Bar & Front of House Seasonal Positions: Part-time and/or Full-time. Hours & days will vary. 

If you are interested, please e-mail Your CV to Jon at:
info@thecavemos.co.uk or drop it in to The Cave.

The Cave

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

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

New Low Impact Ladies Fitness Class

A New Low Impact Ladies Fitness Class has been launched at The Unit in Laundry Lane on Thursdays at 10am.

The classes are led by Sophia Handscomb, an experienced fitness, weight loss and wellbeing coach. There are a maximum of 6 people per class.

This class is for women who are looking for a workout without the jumping/impact and is adapted to suit all ages, abilities and fitness levels.

These low impact classes are a great workout whilst we also look to protect our joints along the way.

To book a Free Trail, please contact Sophia on by clicking here or messaging; 07946 603873.

The coaches would love to meet you and for you to join their community, so why not go along and try it out. Nothing ventured, nothing gained!

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

Trained by a Girl
Sophia Handscomb

trainedbyagirl@outlook.com
Instagram - @trainedbyagirl

www.trainedbyagirl.com

www.facebook.com/sophia.handscomb
Weight Loss Facebook Group

Coastal Erosion Update Presentation

There is a Drop In presentation and update on Coastal Erosion for all Milford-on-Sea residents on Thursday 9th June anytime between 10am to 4pm at Milford on Sea Community Centre.

New Forest District Council along with project partners at the Environment Agency and AECOM will explain about a new coastal strategy that will guide how the risks of coastal flooding and erosion may be sustainably managed for the next 100 years. And what happens if we don’t defend our coast.

More info on local coastal erosion is available at: www.twobays.net

Milford on Sea Parish Council 

The Old Clockhouse, 22 High Street, Milford-on-Sea SO41 0QD

Parish Clerk: Graham Wells

Asst. Parish Clerk: Niamh Morrison

01590 644410

clerk@milfordonseaparishcouncil.gov.uk

www.milfordonseaparishcouncil.gov.uk

www.facebook.com/milfordparishcouncil

Parish Council Office is open most days from Monday to Friday: 10am to 3pm.