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Wednesday 21 June 2023

The New Forest Tour Bus is back

The New Forest Tour Bus returns for the summer season, starting on the 1st July to 17th September 2023, where you can enjoy outstanding views of the New Forest National Park – wandering ponies, pretty villages and magical landscapes.

The circular Blue Route runs from Milford on Sea to Everton, Lymington, Brockenhurst via Burley, New Milton, Barton on Sea and back to Milford on Sea.

Dogs and Bikes are welcome on the Tour and you can 'Hop on and off 'wherever you like and catch the next Tour bus, or switch between routes, all on the same ticket.

For tickets & Times please visit:
www.morebus.co.uk/about-NFT


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If you would like to do a local tour on an e-bike:

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!

To find out more; please click here.

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

Monday 19 June 2023

Meet Helen - Your Social Prescriber

The Milford on Sea League of Friends Health Hub invites you to 'Meet Helen - Your Social Prescriber' on Thursday, 29th June at 11am in the Milford Memorial Hospital. This is a free event and open to all, and provides an opportunity to  meet Helen and hear her talk about her work as a social scriber in the village.

We know of the pressures upon GPs and hospitals, the reduction of localised services, and sometimes we need extra support but are unsure who to ask. 

In this ever changing health system, there is now ‘social prescribing’. It is an approach which connects people to activities, groups and services in the local community, meeting the individual’s practical, social and emotional needs; all of these affect our health and wellbeing. The social prescriber’s remit also covers support to existing and new community services.

Come and meet Helen Clarke who is the Social Prescriber based at Milford Surgery. She will talk about her role working with individuals seeking support and services and the groups and agencies who provide these. The NHS website describes the social prescribing link workers as ‘giving people time, focusing on what matters to me.’

About Milford on Sea League of Friends Health Hub

The League of Friends Health Hub aims to provide information and education, thereby promoting the Health and Wellbeing of the Milford on Sea community.

They represent Milford communities’ care and wellbeing by listening to what is important to local people, and then provide an active voice with voluntary and financial support to help make a positive difference for healthy outcomes. They also aim to uphold the integrity of the village The War Memorial within the hospital.

As a registered charity they are committed to providing voluntary and financial support for additional health and care services, not provided by the NHS, through the Milford Medical Practice and other local organisations benefiting the Milford on Sea community.
  

Milford on Sea League of Friends Health Hub
Milford on Sea War Memorial Hospital, Sea Road, SO41 0PG
Charity no: 207165

Britannia Thai launch Click & Collect Service

Britannia Thai in Milford on Sea have launched a new 'Click & Collect' service.

Now you can select which items you would like from the authentic Thai menu on their website, place your order and then collect to enjoy at home.

Table bookings can also be made on the website. Please click here.

PS: All Britannia Thai Takeaways get 15% Off of the main menu when collected.



About the Britannia Thai 

The Britannia Thai is a family run business that brings the authentic taste of Thailand to Milford on Sea. 

Highly experienced Thai Chefs have sourced traditional recipes, and ingredients from all over Thailand to serve the fresh flavours of authentic Thai food in contemporary surroundings.

All dishes are cooked fresh, and to order, for you to enjoy. 

The restaurant is very popular, walk-ins are welcome, but it is advised to book in advance on Friday & Weekend evenings to avoid disappointment.


Britannia Thai 
1 High Street, Milford on Sea, O41 0QF
01590 642226 

Opening Hours:
Lunch: Wednesday to Sunday: 12noon to 3pm
Evening: Tuesday to Sunday: 5.30pm to 10pm
(Closed Mondays)


Summer Camps for Kids at Milford Tennis Club

Milford Tennis Club are hosting Junior Summer Camps for 10 to 16 Years Old and Summer Holiday Camps for 5 to 8 year olds.


Junior Summer Tennis Camps for 10 to 16 years old 

9am to Noon (Half Day)
  • Week 1: 27th & 28th July
  • Week 2: 3rd & 4th August
  • Week 3: 10th & 11th August
  • Week 4: 24th & 25th August
  • Week 5: 31st August & 1st September
Members: £18 - Non Members: £25.

To book Tennis Camp Only, please click here.

Junior Tennis and Multisport Campsfor 10 to 16 years old

9am to 3pm (Full Day). Lunch 12 to 1pm. Please bring packed lunch.
  • Week 1: 27th & 28th July
  • Week 2: 3rd & 4th August
  • Week 3: 10th & 11th August
  • Week 4: 24th & 25th August
  • Week 5: 31st August & 1st September
Members: £30 - Non Members: £45.

To book Tennis and Multisport Camp, please click here.


Summer Holiday Camps
 for 5 to 8 years old

Mini Tennis Mondays: 24th & 31st July - 9am to 12.30pm
Mini Tennis Wednesdays: 26th July, 2nd, 23rd & 30th August - 9am to 12.30pm

Members: £18 - Non Members: £25

To book Summer Holiday Camp, please click here.

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New members are always warmly welcomed. Pop down and take a look!

For more information please contact: club@milfordtennisandaquash.net

If you have any questions about coaching sessions, please do not hesitate to contact:


Milford Tennis & Squash Club
Lucerne Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PL
01590 643899

You are invited to the free: Concert for Tony

A free musical extravaganza can be enjoyed by everyone at the 'Concert for Tony' on Saturday 22nd July from 1pm to 3pm at All Saints Church, Milford on Sea.

The concert will feature the music of Milford on Sea choirs and singers:

Total Voice Contemporary Choir singing a mix of rock and pop songs. Today the choir has 65 members and offers inspirational music, fun and friendship within our community.

Milford Choralia is a chamber choir of 30 based in the village. They have a broad repertoire ranging from Bach to present-day musicals showcasing joyous music.

Straight Banana are a multi talented a cappella group of five ladies with a repertoire of truly eclectic songs.


The concert will also feature a song written by Tony's son Matt. who performs internationally as Aqualung. Matt shot to fame in 2002 after his debut single, Strange and Beautiful, was used in a Volkswagen TV advert. Matt has released numerous albums, and won a Grammy Award in 2020. 

His love of music had come from Tony, who had run a record shop for many years.

The concert is a charity event and all cash raised will be donated to Oakhaven Hospice in memory of Tony Hales. Please add the date to your diary.

Tony was a long time member of Total Voice Choir, Milford Choralia, West Gallery Choir and a regular volunteer at the Community Centre (Now The Bridge). He was a big part of Village life – someone who would always say ‘Yes’ and do whatever he could to help. Tony bore his illness with great spirit and his strength and character were an inspiration which is why we want to make this an event to honour his memory.

The concert is a celebration of Tony's life, so it will include many of his favourite songs 

The concert organisers appreciate know these are difficult times but please give whatever cash you can (sorry they don’t have a card machine!).

Everyone is invited, so come along to enjoy an afternoon of uplifting music with beautiful harmonies and a touch of humour.

Grateful thanks go to All Saints Church and Terry Bufton for their help in organising this event.

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All Saints' Church & Church Hall
Greenbanks Close, Milford on Sea, SO41 0SQ
01590 644992
office.allsaintsmilford.org.uk
www.allsaintsmilford.org.uk
www.facebook.com/AllSaintsMilfordOnSea

Taster Dinner Evening at the Lazy Lion

The Lazy Lion are holding a 5 course Taster Dinner Evening to launch their new seasonal menu on Thursday 29th June.

Book your table to enjoy a new varied menu of tasty home-cooked meals and warm welcome at the same time.

Contact the Lazy Lion: 
01590 641111 or info@thelazylion.co.uk

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Forthcoming Lazy Lion Events

Pie & Pudding Night: Every Wednesday. Your choice of a tasty homemade pie, plus a dessert for just £17.50pp.

Taster Dinner Evenings. Launching their new seasonal menus:
  • Thursday 29th June: Summer 5 course Taster Dinner
  • Thursday 26th October: Autumn 5 course Taster Dinner
Charity Quiz Night
  • Tuesday 26th September
  • Tuesday 28th November

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County Councillor Surgeries start on Thursday

Fran Carpenter, will be holding a County Councillor Surgery each month, starting from Thursday 22nd June: 10.30am to 11.30am.

Fran is the Hampshire County Councillor for the Milford On Sea, Everton and Keyhaven areas, will be available to talk to about any County Council matter at the Pop In Café at Milford Library on the following dates in 2023:
  • Thursday 22nd June: 10.30am to 11.30am
  • Thursday 17th August: 10.30am to 11.30am
  • Thursday 14th September: 10.30am to 11.30am
  • Thursday 19th October: 10.30am to 11.30am
  • Thursday 16th November: 10.30am to 11.30am
  • Thursday 14th December: 10.30am to 11.30am
  • Please note: No Councillor Surgery in July
Surgery Venue: Milford on Sea Village Hall/Library, Park Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QU

If you have a County Council or Highways matter you would like to discuss with Fran, please just come along and she will be happy to have a chat over a coffee or tea. There may be a short wait if she has other residents to meet. Alternatively, you can get in touch with her on the email address and phone numbers below.

Everyone welcome.

Cllr Fran Carpenter

Hampshire County Councillor for New Milton North, Milford & Hordle Division.


If you need to contact your New Forest District Councillors about a District Council matter, their contact email addresses are:

David Hawkins: david.hawkins@nfdc.gov.uk - 07860 158633
Alvin Reid: alvin.reid@nfdc.gov.uk - 07414 896006
Christine Ward: christine.ward@nfdc.gov.uk - 07706 091188

Local Training for Reactive Dogs

Milford on Sea based qualified & experienced Dog Behaviour Consultant & Trainer, Jasmin Mason at Karuna Canine Behaviour, has announced dates for her Reactive Dog Club.

The sessions at the Reactive Dog Club (RDC) are where Jasmin helps dog owners that are struggling with a pet who barks, lunges, or is fearful, anxious or frustrated.

There is a full programme in various local locations starting from 1st July, and at 9am on Saturday 22nd July a session will take place near the Needles Eye Café. You can attend individual, or multiple sessions, your choice.

Booking are now being taken on a first come, first served basis.

To see full programme, please click here.

To find out more please contact Jasmin at: 

Jasmin also runs courses for; 121 Training, Puppy & Beginner Life Skills and a Life Skills Training Club.

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About Karuna Canine Behaviour

Jasmin Mason is a Qualified & Experienced Dog Behaviour Consultant & Trainer.

She loves working with all breeds and behaviours, and trains through relationship and motivation based techniques. These are designed to work with the dog in front of you, finding what motivates them, drives them, and what they enjoy - helping you to build practical skills and to develop confidence in yourself and your dog.

To read more, please click here.

Jasmin offers a range of training workshops, classes, as well as 121 training in the home and behaviour consultations. Just contact her to find out what she can do for you and your dog.


Karuna Canine Behaviour
07532 825702

Join a Probus Club in Milford on Sea

Did you know, Milford on Sea hosts two Probus Club?

The Milford on Sea Probus Club provides interesting meetings and friendship for retired and semi-retired men. Members come from a wide range of working endeavours, but whilst happily enjoying fewer responsibilities, they are also sometimes missing the social camaraderie from having colleagues. Many of them have relocated to this wonderful community at the end of their careers, so wish to form a new circle of friends.

They meet at on the Fourth Tuesday each month at South Lawn Hotel

Starting with coffee at 10.30am, there is then a guest speaker, usually presenting on local or topical interests.  Drinks and conversation are then followed by lunch. The dress code is smart casual and the meeting usually closes around 2pm.

The current cost of membership is a joining fee of c.£25 and annual subscription of c.£25. This covers the costs for speakers and members pay at the time for their lunch at a current cost at around £30 which includes coffee on arrival and a two course lunch with coffee after. The menu provides a choice between a meat, fish or vegetarian dishes.

Separate social activities are arranged by members informally, and there is an annual dinner with partners.

New members are always welcome.

If you would like to find out more, or perhaps go along to a meeting and lunch, please contact: Christopher Seward - c.f.seward@btinternet.com

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The second Probus Club in the village is:

The Probus Club of The New Forest who also offer a warm welcome to retired and semi-retired professional and businessmen.

They meet on the First Tuesday of each month also at South Lawn Hotel.

Founded in January 1975, they currently have a friendly membership of c.50, who generally come from Milford on Sea, Barton on Sea, Pennington, Lymington, Everton, Hordle & New Milton areas.

They meet and have morning coffee from 10am to 10.30am, then have a small amount of business followed by a guest speaker on a subject of local or general interest. Drinks and chatter are then had at the bar followed by lunch.

In addition to their monthly meetings, they have a few social activities to which wives and partners are invited. These include a Ladies' Lunch, a Summer Supper and an Annual Dinner as well as a programme of visits and a monthly walk.

Those who are interested in becoming a member are invited to attend as a guest at a meeting and be introduced to the members.

Probus Club of The New Forest: Club Secretary: 
Mike Watson - mjwmanx@gmail.com

Sunday 18 June 2023

Family Doubles Tennis Tournament & BBQ

Milford Tennis & Squash Club are running a Family Doubles Tennis Tournament & BBQ for members and non-members on Sunday 2nd July from 10.30am to 1pm.

This fun, social family event is a tournament where kids and adults play against other pairs in their age group.

Please contact Caitlin on coaching@milfordtennisandsquash.net if your child wishes to enter but doesn’t have a partner.


Members per team: £15 - Non-members per team: £20. BBQ Included in this price.

Supporters can also come along for the BBQ at £5 per person.

Booking essential, closing date Friday 23rd June.

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If you have any questions about coaching sessions, please do not hesitate to contact:


Milford Tennis & Squash Club
Lucerne Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PL
01590 643899

Open Day at Milford Baptist Church

Milford Baptist Church are inviting everyone to an Open Day on Saturday 24th June from 10.30am to 2.30pm.

The event will provide the opportunity to take a look behind the scenes, ask any questions you want, and to meet the people of the congregation whilst enjoying some light refreshments.


About Milford on Sea Baptist Church


Milford on Sea Baptist Church is an evangelical and very welcoming village church.

The original church building was one of the oldest Baptist churches in the New Forest region, having been founded in 1816 by Mr Evans, who in a period of five years saw over one hundred people join the congregation. He also oversaw the building of the current church in Barnes Lane. Under the subsequent leadership of Rev James Turquand, the original manse was added.

In 1964, by developing land surrounding the Church, the present manse and church hall were built, along with additional car parking. Later in the 1990's the organ was up-dated, and a new floor and baptistry installed. In the 2000's, multi-media and a new PA system were installed. In September 2010 a tea point area was added to the rear of the Church, enabling a time for refreshments and fellowship to take place at the end of the services. 

The current minister, Reverend David Hellsten was inducted at Easter in 2011.

The Sunday service is at 10.30am and aims to cater for the needs of all ages (there are toys at the back of the church). Everybody is welcome to all services.

Previous sermons are also available on YouTube, and audio versions are available on their website under 'Recorded Sermons'.
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TWAM - Tools with a Mission

TWAM collects any unwanted or usable household or garden tools, and even things like sewing and knitting machines in Milford on Sea. 

They are then refurbished and sorted into tool kits, and sent to the developing world to support communities and create livelihoods.

Milford on Sea Baptist Church supports TWAM by being a collection point.

If you would like to donate tools, please call Tony Styles on 01590 643109.

TWAM send tools to over 500 organisations every year, each serving 20 to 150 vulnerable members of their communities.

To find out more about TWAM, please click here

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Milford on Sea Baptist Church

Barnes Lane, Milford on Sea SO41 0RN
01590 645469


Pizza Pop Up Success

No64 Pizza made a very successful debut in Milford on Sea with their Pizza Pop Up at The Cave last Friday 16th June.  

The authentic handmade wood-fired pizzas were served between 5 & 7pm, and demand was even greater than expected. Queues soon grew at the converted bespoke designed horse box as Glen cooked a continuous supply of pizzas from the two Gozney pizza ovens.

Happy customers then enjoyed their pizzas inside The Cave over a drink or two, or sitting in the sunshine on the village green benches. Nancy from The Cave even leant a hand serving the tables. 

Plenty of people also took the opportunity to take one or two pizzas home to enjoy. Let's hope we see No64 Pizza back feeding us again soon!


Photos by Graham Wiffen
To see more pictures, please click here.

About No64 Pizza

No64 Pizza is a mobile 'street pizza' business based in Milford on Sea and operating from a impressive horse box conversion, designed & styled by Clare from No64 Biscuit House in the high street.

Committed to using the freshest ingredients to create the finest authentic handmade wood-fired pizza, No64 Pizza offer catering for all event types, all year round, from private & corporate, to weddings, birthdays, festivals, and everything in between. The No64 Pizza trailer hire is available across Hampshire & Dorset.

To find out more, please contact: Glenn on enquiries@no64pizza.co.uk or 07950 933466. 

You can also pop in to Glen & Clare's shop, No64 Biscuit House, in Milford on Sea village centre for further details.

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No64 Pizza
64 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD
01590 643765 - 07950 933466


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

Saturday 17 June 2023

Milford on Sea Primary School wins £250

Milford on Sea Primary School have won £250 to fund their project proposal in the Green Bee Environmental Competition. Their plan is to create a quiet zone with sensory planting and a bird hide for reading at the school.


The Green Bee Environmental Competition is run in partnership with the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust and New Milton Sand and Ballast, which gives school entrants the chance to win prizes to run their own environmental project for the local area.

To read more about the Green Bee Environmental Competition, please click here.


Milford on Sea Primary School
Lymington Road, Milford on Sea, Lymington SO41 0RF
01590 642945

Wednesday 14 June 2023

Saltwater Opens at foot of Village Green

Saltwater, a premium breakfast & brunch restaurant is run and operated by Tony Michael and Becca Stock. They opened at their new village location at 60 High Street, Milford on Sea last Saturday, 10th June 2023. 

The new interior is stylish, bright and modern, and the menu as contemporary, different and delicious as ever.

Having previously been based at 106 High Street, Milford on Sea, until Sunday 23rd April this year, Tony & Becca have done a great job in refurbishing and redesigning 60 High Street, the building previously occupied by the La Perle restaurant at the foot of the village green.

Their many happy customers will be delighted to see Tony and Becca once again doing what they do best, and new customers will be in for a treat!



You can book a table by calling:
01590 718390 or use the contact page on website

In February 2022, The Daily Echo reported Saltwater as the Best Café in Hampshire according to over 250 Five Star TripAdvisor reviews.

To read the full Daily Echo article, please click here.

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About Saltwater 

Saltwater is a premium breakfast & brunch restaurant, that has been in Milford on Sea village since 2016 and is run by Tony Michael and Becca Stock.

The restaurant provides a varied, interesting & tasty menu, and all of the dishes all have 'a twist' from breakfast through to lunch. They use premium ingredients from local suppliers where possible, and they specialises in creative, mouth-watering and different dishes. there are also vegan and gluten free meal options. The extensive drinks menu includes; speciality coffees, numerous teas, hot chocolates, iced coffee, smoothies and milkshakes. 

To see the current menu, please click here.

Saltwater is a dog friendly venue, which is available for private events and even outside catering. It is advised to book at busy times, as this is a very popular venue in Milford on Sea.

Originally, Saltwater were based at 106 High Street, and in June 2023 they moved to 60 High Street in the village centre and at the foot of Milford on Sea Village Green.


Saltwater - Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant
60 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD
01590 718390

Opening Times:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 9am to 3pm
Sunday: 9.30am to 2pm
Closed: Monday & Thursday

The Manatees at Milford Music Festival

With just over five weeks to go, excitement is rising for the Milford on Sea Music Festival, which takes place on the village green from Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd July 2023.

This very special Free weekend will be headlined by John Illsley, the legendary Dire Straits bass guitarist, and there will be another 19 talented local bands, singers & musicians across a multitude of genres for performing for our free entertainment.

The Manatees
One of the acts, The Manatees, combine hip-hop samples, funk inspired bass lines, thrashing guitars and candid lyrics to carve out their own soundscape within modern rock. 

The three former Southampton school friends, Jay, Tyler & Miller now reside in London and have embarked on headline tours across the UK. In 2022 they played sell-out shows in London, Brighton, Southampton, Bristol and Bath, and have signed a record deal with the legendary Fierce Panda label. There is a huge buzz around them and it will be amazing to see them performing live on stage!

For a taste of The Manatees sound; please click here

More about The Manatees; www.themanateesofficial.com

The Milford on Sea Music Festival will also feature a well-stocked and well-staffed bar, a range of wonderful local food trucks, and all other facilities you’d expect from a professional festival, including attention paid to sustainability and disabled access.


More about the Milford Music Festival

Milford Music Festival Programme

A Milford on Sea Music Festival Programme will be on sale in selected local shops from the beginning July, the programme will provide full details of all the bands & acts performing and their stage times.

These will cost just £3. Please buy a copy, as the sale of programmes make an important contribution to funding the Milford on Sea Music Festival.


Music Festival Clothing Range

The tour style clothing range carries the colourful Milford on Sea Music Festival logo and includes Festival Hoodies, T-Shirts and a Tote Bag. Items can now be ordered, by clicking here. Please buy yours now to show your support with a comfortable piece of memorabilia!


Festival Volunteering

This whole Music Festival is being put together by a small local group of enthusiastic volunteers, consisting of just 10 people. 

AdultsNearer the event, other volunteers will be needed for various roles for a hour or two.

Teenagers: The organisers are keen to engage with, and to get the youth in the village involved in the music festival. If you are a parent or guardian of teenager you think would like to be part of the music festival behind the scenes, please contact Fiona.

To volunteer in any way, please drop a line to Fiona at:


Sponsorship

There are number of tiered sponsorship packages for local businesses and individuals to support the Music Festival.

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Sponsorship starts from £100, so whatever the size of your budget it is hoped that there is something that will suit you, and allow you to become part of the Milford Festival family! 

This isn’t just about displaying your name and branding, but about becoming part of the fabric of the festival – and the village itself.

To see full details on sponsorship please click here. 
For more information, please contact: info@milfordonseamusicfestival.co.uk

About John Illsley

John is best known as bass guitarist of the rock band Dire Straits with whom he received multiple BRIT and Grammy Awards. In 2018 Dire Straits were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Today, he is also an accomplished artist.

The Milford on Sea Music Festival is organised by a well-connected team of volunteers (musicians, writers, designers, event organisers, sound and stage crew) who have come together to make this festival an event to remember. This year the festival will have its highest production values yet, with top quality staging and sound system.


Milford on Sea Music Festival
The Festival Team


PS: To take a look a previous Milford on Sea Music Festivals, please click here.

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Help Out at Churchyard Work Party

Can you help at the Churchyard Work Party this coming Saturday 17th June from 9am to 12noon. 

Following No Mow May the village churchyard is in need of a summer spruce up. Clearing weeds, trimming shrubs, and removing brambles. 

All welcome to come along and help out for as much time as you can spare. 

*Please bring your own gloves and tools.

Contact the Church Office for further details: office@allsaintsmilford.org.uk


All Saints' Church & Church Hall
Greenbanks Close, Milford on Sea, SO41 0SQ
01590 644992
office.allsaintsmilford.org.uk
www.allsaintsmilford.org.uk
www.facebook.com/AllSaintsMilfordOnSea