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Sunday 16 October 2022

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

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Friday 14 October 2022

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
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Monday 10 October 2022

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!
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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

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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:

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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

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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


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Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Boxes

Milford Cards and Gifts located at 35 High Street Milford on Sea have been working with All Saints' Church to put together suitable toys and stationery to fill the Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas boxes.

The items selected include: Footballs and Pumps, Plush toys, Marbles, Skipping ropes, Games and Stationery, plus lots more! 

All of these items are also available in-store as general presents or Christmas gifts.

Please pop in to take a look, or for more details.

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About Milford Cards & Gifts

Sinan and Kayleigh opened Milford Cards & Gifts in Milford on Sea high street on 24th November 2018 and are now approaching the end of their fourth year in the village.

The shop specialises in a wide selection of greeting cards, gifts, beach & crabbing items and toys & games for children, with something suitable for every occasion.

Milford Cards & Gifts
35 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF
Facebook: click here

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Free Feather Flag Poles

Would you business, organisation or event be interested in some Free Feather Flag Poles?

For anyone interested there are: Four feather-flag poles with eight ground spikes. (There are also another three with bent centre poles that could be slightly shortened and still used.) (No flags.)

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These are available for Free and left over from historical village events.

To find out more or to collect in the village, please contact: Colin on:

First come, first served.
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Ray's Italian launches Christmas Menu

Ray’s Italian Kitchen is pleased to present its Christmas Menu for 2022. This Christmas Set Menu will be available for lunch and dinner from 1st to 24th December 2022. 

Chef Karl Wiggins has combined the best of Italian flavours and produce with locally sourced ingredients (where possible) to bring you some special Winter dishes. Get stuck in to some sticky figs, candied nuts and fruits, and of course the perennial favourite – the Bailey’s cheesecake.

Choose between 2 courses for £24.95 or 3 courses for £29.95.

If you have 10 or more guests for your Christmas get together, then why not think about booking Ray's private dining room? To find out more please contact: info@raysitaliankitchen.co.uk or call: 01590 645300.

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For your calendar: Ray’s Italian will be closed from 25th December 2022 through to 2nd January 2023 to give our wonderful team a well-earned holiday to share with their friends and family. The team will be back to serve you from Tuesday 3rd January 2023.




Ray’s Italian Kitchen
11 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF
01590 645300

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Free Blood Pressure Checks success and still available

Free Blood Pressure checks kicked off on Saturday at the Milford on Sea Community Centre. Over 120 people stepped up for a check attended by four nurses. 

League of Friends
Health Hub volunteer
Diane Christie
with Missie
Dog walkers were happy to have League of Friends Health Hub volunteers watch over their dogs while going in for a blood pressure check. The majority of those checked were reassured to know they had no cause for concern; 30% were found to need further investigation. 

Volunteers too were checked and commented one who will also now be referred; ‘I need to say thank you! I was all for helping on Saturday not realising it was me who needed it. You are all saving lives. I am so pleased I am a member of the League of Friends Health Hub.’

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Free Blood Pressure checks will continue to be offered over the next three Saturdays in October – 15th, 22nd and 29th October from 8.30 to 1pm at the Community Centre organised by the League of Friends Health Hub. 

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 further information contact: Paul Highett-Smith: 07770 236642.


Milford on Sea League of Friends
Milford on Sea War Memorial Hospital
Sea Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PG
milfordlof.healthhub@gmail.com
www.HealthHub-milfordlof.co.uk

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Come and Tread the Boards in Milford on Sea

If you have ever fancied trying your hand at acting now is your chance, and everyone is invited to the readthroughs and auditions.

Open Auditions for: Absurd Person Singular by Alan Ayckbourn. Produced by the Milford on Sea Community Centre. Directed by Wendy Mason. This sparkling comedy with black humour undertones is Ayckbourn at his very best!
  • Sunday 23rd October - 6pm: Read through 
  • Sunday 30th October - 6pm: Auditions
Performance Dates: 1st to 4th June 2023 at Milford on Sea Community Centre.

Everybody welcome !


For further information and scripts, please contact Wendy on 07833 606455

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Milford Tennis Tournament raise £628 for Oakhaven

Milford Tennis & Squash Club held a Charity Doubles Tournament in support of Oakhaven Hospice last Friday 7th October and raised £628.


A raffle draw was also held with various prizes donated from local businesses including: The Coastal Bakery, Britannia Thai, The Lighthouse, New Forest Paddle Sport Co., The Beach House and other village and local businesses who donate prizes.

Congratulations go to the tournament winners: Jane Sabin & Dan.

Thank you goes to everyone who generously supported the raffle, local companies for donating prizes, Dan for organising the tennis and stepping in to play, Chris Cabot for getting the courts ready, Frances Quinn and Sue Donkin for all their help in the kitchen, bakers Bev Cabot, Di Clarke, Joan Green, Heather Jones & Maggie Willcox and of course all the players.

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


Milford Tennis & Squash Club
Lucerne Road, Milford-on-Sea, SO41 0PL
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Saturday 8 October 2022

Donations still urgently needed for Ukraine

New Forest for Ukraine CIC have just celebrated delivering 50 vans of aid directly to refugees in Poland and Ukraine. The operation is run entirely by a network of volunteers who collect, sort and pack donations, load vans, as well as driving the aid to Poland. The team also makes improvised medical trauma kits with over 2,000 of these life-saving items being delivered into Ukraine.

DONATIONS STILL NEEDED
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The team includes Ukrainians and Polish nationals who have settled in the UK. Using their network in their home country they have set up a direct supply route to ensure all the aid gets directly to people who need it. So far over £1 million pounds worth of donations have been delivered. John Stanton (Lead Coordinator) said ‘The shipment of our 50th truck of general aid along with 2,000 improvised trauma kits is a huge milestone for our team. It couldn’t have been achieved without the on-going support of the wonderful people in the New Forest and further afield. Each truck is not only very much needed humanitarian aid it is also a sign of affinity with the Ukrainian people and what they are going through’.

Unfortunately, the flow of donations is slowing up whilst the need for support is increasing. With the onset of winter as well as the on-going atrocities of the war, there continues to be millions of displaced Ukrainians who need our support. There continues to be people arriving in Poznan needing basic supplies whilst the people around Kharkiv have lost everything and are in urgent need of direct support. Temperatures will drop to minus 40 in Poland and Ukraine meaning the need for support is greater now than ever before. 

The priority items include food, toiletries, infant supplies, pet supplies, bedding and clean, warm, winter clothing. These donations can be dropped-off at the Saltwater Café or the Community Centre in Milford on Sea as well as across the New Forest where they will be collected and taken to the main hub in Lymington before shipment directly to Poznan in Poland and Kharkiv, Berdyansk or Lyubar in Ukraine.

New Forest for Ukraine is looking for more support from volunteers to help in areas ranging from new collection points, transportation of aid, sorting aid and making improvised trauma packs. Any support is most welcome and every bit helps in supporting the Ukrainian people.

For more information please see their website: www.newforestforukraine.co.uk



Saltwater Café
106 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE
01590 643518


New Forest for Ukraine

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Half-Term Tennis Camps & Halloween Party

Milford Tennis & Squash Club are holding Half-Term Junior Tennis Camps & a Halloween Party for kids.

Half-Term Junior Tennis Camps: Monday 24th October to Friday 28th October 9am to 5pm.

15 places per group so be quick to guarantee a spot. Players will need to bring drink, snacks and wet weather gear if it looks like light rain. Tickets: £15 members - £20 non members.

Members can book via the usual ClubSpark link, Non-Members can contact Dan Hitchins at: headcoach@milfordtennisandsquash.net


Juniors Halloween Party: Friday 28th October 3pm to 5.30pm.

Tickets: £5 members - £6.50 non members.

Frightful forehands, spooky serves, ghostly backhands and vampire volleys.

Come in fancy dress with a carved pumpkin for on-court tennis games, music and pizza.

Prizes for best fancy dress and the best carved pumpkin!

For more information please contact Head Coach, Dan Hitchins at: headcoach@milfordtennisandsquash.net


Milford Tennis & Squash Club
Lucerne Road, Milford-on-Sea, SO41 0PL
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Friday 7 October 2022

Magical Milford at Christmas 2022

Since April of this year, Tracy Haupt and Di Brushwood have been busy planning Carols on the Green, along with the Christmas displays.

This year, the ladies are working with the traders to create an integrated lighting display and are delighted to report that to date, there has been a great response.

The following traders have all agreed to support the vision:
Milford Club, Winkworth Estate Agents, New Seasons, Pollyanna Hair Fashions, Collins and Butler, Sears, The Cave, Britannia Thai, Rockpool Cheese Ltd, Boots, London IP, Village Veg, Butchers on the Green, Coastal Bakery, Dagless and Whitlock, The Pickled Weasel, Charity Shop, Sassy’s, The Retreat and Village News.

In addition, Nixor Design & Build has just confirmed they are happy to be a Silver Sponsor for this event. 

For any business looking for a good community project to be involved with, there are other packages available. Please contact: magicalmilford@gmail.com for more information.

Carols on the Green will take place on Friday 2nd December and will include Carol singing, the light switch on, Santa’s Grotto, late night shopping and take away food.

To keep up to date with all that is happening, please follow the Magical Milford Facebook page.

Magical Milford at Christmas
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New Retail Shop in village

Milford on Sea Community Centre have made an announcement about launching a new retail shop in the village:

Milford on Sea Community Centre has acquired a lease on these premises to operate a new retail shop at 78 High Street, formerly Milford Travel. 

All the profits of which will be donated to the Community Centre. This is a key part of funding our aims to continue to grow the Centre’s activities and facilities for the local community.

Our existing charity shop will remain open (‘Village Charity Shop’ on Church Hill). This site has contributed significant profits over the last 12 years to the Community Centre, helping with operating costs, enabling us to run community activities, and paying for investment in our facilities. The charity shop income has been instrumental in us growing to provide the broad range of activities, events and community services that we do today.

The Community Centre Trustees believe that we need to evolve how our charity shop looks and operates to continue to deliver funds to the Centre for the next 10 years, during which time we hope to announce plans to expand the Centre’s facilities to meet the needs of the growing population of Milford on Sea.

This shop will be smart, presentable and sell a range of quality donated goods at attractive prices.

We aim to open sometime in December.

Trustees, Milford on Sea Community Centre



Box Office Open:
Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm

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Thursday 6 October 2022

Fast Track Fitness Retreats are back

Fast Track Fitness Retreats are back in Milford on Sea for a weekend retreat from 18th to 21st November and we would be pleased to see some locals join in our classes which will run on the sea front near the Needles Eye on the Saturday and Sunday.

There will be HIIT and Run, Circuits, some fun team games and a guided hike on Sunday afternoon.

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

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


About Fast Track Fitness Retreats 

The sessions are 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
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Tapas Deal at The Cave

Milford on Sea's favourite wine & tapas bar, The Cave are now running a Tapas Deal for lunchtimes and early evening.

Enjoy a glass of your favourite wine, gin or beer and then treat yourself to a dish to compliment your drink. A comprehensive menu offers you 3 tasty Tapas plates for just £12. 

Take a look at the menu, there is bound to be something you would like to try!

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

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Learn to play the violin

A New Exciting Violin Group, "Fiddling for Fun" is starting for Adult Beginners at Milford on Sea Community Centre.

You can learn to play the violin in a friendly, and fun community music-making group environment on Friday afternoons. Instruments Supplied.

For more details and to reserve your place telephone the organiser Mr Timothy Warren, directly on 0773 308 5290.

Timothy is the founder and head teacher at The Winchester Music School. 
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Squash & Racketball Open Day

Milford Tennis & Squash Club are hosting a Squash & Racketball Open Day on Saturday 15th October. (Details on poster below.)

To join in, no equipment is needed apart from clean, non-marking shoes. Simply turn up and play.

The event coincides with World Squash Day and a great way to try out these two sports.

For more information please contact: Melanie Hagenau England Squash Coach; melanie.hagenau.yahoo.co.uk - 07972 080273.

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For more tennis information please contact Head Coach, Dan Hitchins at: headcoach@milfordtennisandsquash.net

Milford Tennis & Squash Club
Lucerne Road, Milford-on-Sea, SO41 0PL


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Wednesday 5 October 2022

Have a stall at School Christmas Fair

The Milford on Sea Primary School PFA are planning for this year's Christmas Fair on Saturday 10th December - 12 to 3pm.

If you would like a stall in the 'Shopping Village', please email: mospspfa@outlook.com for more information. Stalls are priced at £15 each.


Milford on Sea Primary School PFA
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Tuesday 4 October 2022

Last Milford on Sea Town Tour of 2022

Last chance to do the Lymington Town Tours 'The Story of Milford' local history walk this year.
  • This Sunday: 9th October - Meet on the village green at 11am. 
  • Voluntary donation of £5 per adult (children go free) for each walker. 
The Story of Milford Walk - a guided walk featuring the local history of Milford on Sea.
 
Daisy Diadem of
Newlands Manor
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.

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

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 are unsuitable for wheelchairs.



About Lymington Town Tours 

A not-for-profit organisation of volunteer guides with a common interest in the local history of the area. To help with admin costs a donation of £5 is requested for each adult walker (school age children go free). 

Walking Tours can be seen at: www.lymington-town-tours.co.uk 

If you fancy becoming a guide yourself (unpaid obviously) then they would really like to hear from you!

Lymington Town Tours
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Local job opportunity for a junior

Josh Lawson is a recruitment consultant with Barclay Simpson and he is based in Milford on Sea.

He currently has a local job opportunity for a junior (no experience necessary) with an international headhunting firm.

Josh explains that the role will be fast paced, learning and honing skills. It is well paid and offers the trajectory to build a career which can take you to the far corners of the earth (and back again!)

Applicants must be personable, fun and professional. The role will require picking up the phone to people you haven’t spoken to before as well as written report writing.

The area he recruits for is relatively complex and will require the ability to understand technical concepts.

If you are interested in finding out more, please get in touch with Josh and he is happy to talk you through what a career in executive search looks like and what the first year may involve.

To contact Josh on LinkedIn please click here - or Facebook please click here.


Barclay Simpson

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A night with Karen Carpenter and our very own Rambling Men

The wonderful sounds of Karen Carpenter supported by our very own 'Rambling Men' from Milford on Sea creating a night to enjoy.


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



Box Office Open:
Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm


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Monday 3 October 2022

Touring Paddleboard Demo Day

The New Forest Paddle Sports Company will be holding a Starboard SUP Touring Demo Day with a range of touring paddle boards to try for free.
  • Sunday 9th October: 9am to 4pm at the Scout Hut at Keyhaven Quay.
There will also be end of season discounts available on new and used equipment.

For more information, please click here.


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
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New Menu at Lazy Lion

The ever popular Lazy Lion in the heart of Milford on Sea Village has launched their new menu.

As always there is a selection of tasty starters, main courses, salads, burgers, desserts, and sandwiches if you fancy something lighter. Their is also a Lions Cub menu for the kids, and if it is breakfast you are after, they serve in the mornings too.

To see all of the menus, please click here and scroll down to the menus list.

Iain and his team have also added their Christmas Fayre Menu for the run up to the Christmas with 2 Courses at £23 or 3 Courses for £28, to take a look, please click here.


About the Lazy Lion

This historic coaching inn in the centre of Milford on Sea village provides many services. As well as being a great pub serving quality food for breakfast, lunch and evening meals, the Lazy Lion also has a Private Dining Area for up to 20 people (or more) should you want to enjoy a meal with family or friends. 

If you have guests who wish to stay over, the comfortable B&B Rooms in this former 18th Century coaching inn are also worth a look.

To book or to find out more, please call Iain, the landlord: 01590 641111.


The Lazy Lion


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Panto looking for spare paint

The team organising the Village Pantomime are looking for donations of spare emulsion paint to use on scenery and the set design.

Any blue, red, yellow, green, brown, beige or white emulsion paint would be gratefully received.

If  you can help, please drop the paint tins into the Milford on Sea Community Centre in Sea Road.

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