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Monday 23 October 2023

What's On this Autumn & Winter at Ray's Italian Kitchen

Ray’s Italian Kitchen in Milford on Sea high street have a full programme of entertainment and offers between now and Christmas, please take a look below:

What's On at Ray's this Autumn & Winter

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LASAGNE NIGHTS
Every Tuesday evening in October & November Lasagne for two plus salad, garlic bread & wine for £39.95.

WINE DINNER: Wednesday 1st November 7pm.
An evening with Susanna Crociani of ‘Cantina Crociani' Montepulciano (Siena). Chef Karl has designed a menu to accompany these beautiful wines for you to enjoy!

4 ON THE FLOOR: Saturday 18th November 2.30pm.
A musical blast from the past. Come and enjoy an afternoon with great music & Cicchetti.

5 YEARS OF RAY'S: Tuesday 5th December.
A glass of prosecco and nibbles on us with any lunch or dinner.

RAMBLING MEN & JOEY: Saturday 16th December 2.30pm.
By now a classic at Ray's, we look forward to another fantastic musical afternoon with your favourite Cicchetti.

ITALIAN CHRISTMAS MENU: From 1st December Dinner & Lunch.
2-course 25.95 or 3-course 29.95.

CHRISTMAS EVE
Book soon for our popular brunch 10am to 3pm.

PRIVATE DINING OFFER: For 8 or more people in December.
Each person gets a glass of Prosecco & nibbles on Ray's if booked and paid in full by 18th Nov 2023 and you order from our Christmas menu 2 or 3 courses.

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Lasagne Night Dining Offer - Extended for November:

Dining Offer running Every Tuesday Night throughout November from 5.30pm to last orders.
  • Lasagne for 2 (+ Vegetarian option)
  • Garlic bread
  • House salad
  • Carafe of White or Red house wine
Meal for Two: £39.95

Optional: Cicchetti Plate to nibble while you wait; with Grissini, Olives and Dip: £5

Limited spaces, so please book early.

To book, please call: 01590 645300 or email: info@raysitaliankitchen.co.uk

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Give a Ray's Italian Kitchen Gift Voucher

Any value from £20


Call in or contact on: 01590 645300 - info@raysitaliankitchen.co.uk





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About Ray's Italian Kitchen

Ray’s Italian Kitchen opened in December 2018 and is owned and managed by local restaurateur, Stacey Crouch. Located in the heart of Milford on Sea, the Restaurant, Takeaway and Delicatessen is a place not to be missed for anyone living in or visiting Milford on Sea.

Lovingly named after Stacey’s father, Ray’s Italian Kitchen offers relaxed and sophisticated dining options throughout the day. 

Delicatessen: In 2021 the delicatessen with a wonderful range of Italian ingredients, and hot & cold sweet & savoury treats to enjoy at home, on the beach or on the village green was added.

Restaurant & Cafe: The restaurant is open as a cafe during the day, serving breakfast, brunch and lunch with an Italian twist.

In the evening there is an extensive and tasty a la carte menu full of home-made Italian dishes with vegan and gluten & dairy free options. All of the dishes are carefully selected to be big on flavour and taste with the option of a 'Small Plate' grazing menu for sharing. To tempt you further, there is also a naughty, but delicious dessert menu. To compliment your meal, there is also a comprehensive wine list.

Every detail of the restaurant has been carefully selected by Stacey, down to the sophisticated interior in gold and blue tones, creating a place for eating, drinking, relaxing, talking and sharing.

Courtyard Garden: Alfresco dining can also be enjoyed in the warmer months in the sun-soaked courtyard, where the comprehensive menu can be enjoyed during the day and evening. Well-behaved dogs welcome in the daytime via the side entrance. 

Takeaway: If you would rather eat at home, there are pizza and pasta meals that you can order and enjoy as a takeaway at home, on the beach or on the village green. 

Ray’s Italian Kitchen, with its vibrant atmosphere, is a must eat place for both locals and visitors alike.

To book, please call: 01590 645300 or email: info@raysitaliankitchen.co.uk




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

Festive Shopping Event and Lots of Sparkling Christmas Decorations

Mark at our local Otter Gardens Centre, has let us know that they are hosting a Festive Shopping Event from 2pm to 5pm on Wednesday 1st November 2023 at Otters, Milford Road, Efford, Lymington, SO41 0JD.

This is the first chance for customers to experience Otter's beautiful Christmas Shop & displays of decorations. 

Enjoy a complimentary complimentary glass of sparkling fizz and a mouth-watering mince pie while you shop.

There will also be live Christmas music to enjoy from local Village Voices Choir singing Christmas songs, and some of their other favourites, to put you in a festive mood while you look around. 

Take your family, friends and kids for an afternoon filled with shopping, entertainment, and fun.

To find out more, please click here.


Otter Garden Centres have also launched their Christmas Magazine.








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The Christmas Shop at Everton Nurseries is also now open!

Pop in to see an impressive selection of Christmas lights, decorations, gifts and much more.





Everton Nurseries & Camellias Restaurant
Christchurch Road, Everton, SO41 0BF
01590 642155


Otter Garden Centres 
Milford Road, Efford, Lymington, SO41 0JD
01590 678679

Free Lipreading Taster Session

Milford on Sea Lipreading Community Group (MoSLCG) are holding a Free Lipreading Taster Session from 9am to 10.30am on Friday 10th November 2023 in All Saints' Church Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The taster session gives a flavour of the village's weekly Lipreading Classes, which provide 'The gateway to life after hearing loss'. 

This session is designed for people to learn, and laugh, with others who are are in the same boat.

Please just come along.

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Friday Lipreading Sessions having been running in Milford since Spring 2018 and there are now three classes: 
  • Beginners Class: 9am to 10.30am.
  • Improvers Classes: 11am to 12.30pm and 1pm to 2.30pm.
There is no fixed fee, attendees can put a donation in a box according to what they can afford or wish to pay.

Sessions are lively occasions with the motto “No one can fail a Lip Reading course”.

The Lip Reading Course is designed to help the 1 in 6 who suffer from hearing loss. Joining a class is a significant step towards enhancing life with hearing loss and is very entertaining.

This course is highly recommended for those living with hearing loss, and it is also helpful for couples to learn together.

There are spaces in the Beginners’ Class, so do go along to the the taster session if you feel it would be of benefit.

The course is run by: Caroline Court - lipreadingtutor@gmail.com - Text only to: 07877 468450. (As Caroline is herself deaf). 

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About Milford on Sea Lipreading Community Group (MoSLCG) 


This Community Group was established to enable people who have needs, but fewer means, to attend Lipreading Classes. 

The group aims to be inclusive, and organise Lipreading Classes every week where people who attend simply put a donation in a box according to what they can afford or wish to pay.

The classes are partly sponsored by the National Lottery Community Fund.

The benefits of lipreading, also known as speechreading, is being able to recognise a person's lip shapes, how they use their teeth and tongue, as well as understanding their gestures and facial expressions when speaking. This helps to understand what's being said. Lipreading enables people with hearing loss to be more involved in conversation.

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Also in the village, Nancy Weatherson, a Deaf Communications Professional provides Introduction to British Sign Language Courses.

This fun and informal course is ideal for individuals, businesses, groups or organisations.

British Sign Language helps deaf people, or those with hearing impairment, communicate with their silent world, and you can learn more about this amazing language here in Milford on Sea.

Just imagine the smiles if you could communicate with any deaf, or hearing impaired, people you meet.

To find out more, please contact Nancy on: nancy@feelhear.co.uk 

You can also visit her website for further details about her services, qualifications and testimonials: www.feelhear.co.uk


FeelHear
Nancy Weatherson
Deaf Communications Professional

Enhanced DBS Certificate holder | NRCPD Registered 213333

40% of Village Pantomime Tickets sold on first day

The Bridge Box Office was inundated when the tickets for the Village Pantomime went on sale on Monday 23rd October 2023, with 40% of the event tickets being sold on first day.

If you are planning on going, it might be advisable to get some tickets quick!

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The latest Village Pantomime, Jack & the Beanstalk, which will be performed from the 18th to 21st January 2024 at The Bridge.

The Bridge Box Office is open: Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm, or call: 01590 644861.


Tickets: Adults £15, Children £7, Family (2 adults & 2 children) £40.  

Performances:

Thursday 18th January 7pm
Friday 19th January 7pm
Saturday 20th January 2pm and 7pm
Sunday 21st January 2pm and 6pm

Get your tickets early – they sell fast!

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Milford on Sea Village Pantomime
Pantomime Director: Brenda Voce:
07702 858987 - brendavoce@hotmail.com
or Chrissy:


To see what else is on at The Bridge: Please click here.
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The Bridge (Formerly MoS Community Centre)
Sea Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PH
01590 644861

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

Pie & Pud Night & more at The Lazy Lion

Did you know, The Lazy Lion in Milford on Sea high street have a Pie & Pudding Night Every Wednesday, with your choice of a tasty homemade pie, plus a dessert for just £17.50pp.

Recent weeks' Pie & Pud Night options have included:
  • Mixed Game
  • Mushroom Bourguignon
  • Fish Pie with cheddar mash
  • Cottage pie
All served with new potatoes and seasonal greens.

Proper homemade pies with short crust pastry. Pie fillings change regularly.

Why not pop in to see the pies on offer on Wednesday.

Book to avoid disappointment on 01590 641111 - info@thelazylion.co.uk
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Watch the Rugby World Cup Final at the Lazy Lion

The Rugby World Cup final takes place at 8pm on Saturday 28th October 2023, between New Zealand and South Africa.

You can watch the match live, over a pint or drink of your choice, or perhaps have a meal.

The Lazy Lion marquee in the garden has been set up for everyone to watch and support their team, and hopefully get the result they want!
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Lighter Lunches: Served Monday to Friday  but not Wednesday. (As, who wants a lighter lunch when it is the day of Pie & Pud Night?!)

To Start
Soup of the day, sliced bloomer bread
Tomato and Red Onion Bruschetta

The Main
Scampi, Chunky Chips, Peas and Tartare Sauce
Liver and Bacon, Mashed Potato, Gravy and greens
Ham, Egg and Chunky Chips
Homemade Cottage Pie

To Finish
1 Scoop of New Forest Ice Cream or Sorbet
Chocolate Brownie, Vanilla Ice Cream

1 course £10 - 2 Courses £14 - 3 Courses £17

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Charity Quiz Night on Tuesday 28th November 2023

Table bookings now being taken. So, all you need to do is get your team together and book in!



Sunday 22 October 2023

Local Car Park Prices rising

At a meeting of the New Forest District Council on Monday 9th October 2023 it was agreed that car parking charges were to increase from January 2024.

Town and village car park charges will remain at £1 for the first hour, however, other tariffs will rise by £1.

Coastal car parks will have new tariffs. Short stay annual clocks will increase from £30 a year to £40.

New Parking Charges from January 2023:

Parking Clocks
  • Short stay annual clocks - £30 to £40
  • Long stay annual clocks - £140 to £220
  • Long stay quarterly clocks - £40 to £65
Town and village centre car parks (all year)
  • 1 hour - Current: £1/Proposed 2024: £1 (no increase)
  • 2 hours - Current: £2/Proposed 2024: £3
  • 3 hours - Current: £2.50/Proposed 2024: £3.50
  • 4 hours - Current: £3/Proposed 2024: £4
  • 5 hours - Current: £4/Proposed 2024: £5
  • 20 hours - Current: £5/Proposed 2024: £8
Winter (Oct-Mar) - higher amenity (coastal) car park tariffs
  • 1 hour - Current: £1/Proposed 2024: £1 (no increase)
  • 2 hours - Current: £2/Proposed 2024: £3
  • 4 hours - Current: £4/Proposed 2024: £5
  • 6 hours - Current: £6/Proposed 2024: £7
  • 20 hours - Current: £8/Proposed 2024: £11
Winter (Oct-Mar) - lower amenity car park tariffs
  • 1 hour - Current: £1/Proposed 2024: £1 (no increase)
  • 2 hours - Current: £2/Proposed 2024: £3
  • 4 hour - Current: £3/Proposed 2024: £4
  • 6 hours - Current: £4.50/Proposed 2024: £5.50
  • 20 hours - Current: £6/Proposed 2024: £9

Payment:

RingGo is a mobile phone service that lets you pay for your parking with a credit or debit card. It is a good alternative to using cash at a ticket machine.

Users of the service will pay a small convenience charge to RingGo. Currently this is 20p per parking session.

For more information on parking, please click here.


Terrarium Workshop at Everton Nurseries

Everton Nurseries are hosting two Terrarium Workshops on Friday 3rd November at 2.30pm and 4pm.

Plant Physiologist, Manos Kanellos will give you a masterclass on terrarium building. This event includes:
  • A short talk on making stunning and stylish indoor gardens.
  • Help to create your own piece of horticultural art to take home.
You will be able to get creative in a casual environment and make your own unique desert terrarium.

Free tea, coffee or soft drink and cake will be provided.

Tickets: £35 and include:
  • A stylist glass container with suitable plants
  • Activated carbon, decorative grit, clay pebbles and peat free soil
  • Decorations to personalise your creation.
Optional £10 upgrade to the deluxe glass.

To book a ticket, please call: 01590 642155.

For more information, please visit:


Everton Nurseries & Camellias Restaurant
Christchurch Road, Everton, SO41 0BF
01590 642155

Coffee, Cake & Christmas at Milford Baptist Church

Milford on Sea Baptist Church are holding a Coffee, Cake & Christmas event from 9.30am to 12.30pm on Saturday 28th October 2023, and everyone is welcome to go along.

Enjoy a coffee morning with a difference, where you can nibble a cake or two at the Cake Stall. At the same time, you can relax over a coffee and chat.

Then you can rummage around a Bookstall with Christmas cards, calendars and gifts.

There will also be a New and Nearly New stall to find some bargains.

There is limited parking behind the church, for when you arrive.

The good folk at the church would be delighted to see you.


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Milford on Sea Baptist Church

Barnes Lane, Milford on Sea SO41 0RN
01590 645469


Take 5 Artists Art Exhibition

The Take 5 Artists Art Exhibition is running at The Bridge from Monday 23rd October to Saturday 28th October 2023 - Open: 10am to 4.30pm.

The exhibition features original artworks to view or buy from local artists: Maureen Tait, Rosie Redpath, Tony Clegg, Jan Hawker and Pauline Stephens.

Free Entry.



To see What's On at The Bridge: Please click here.

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The Bridge (Formerly MoS Community Centre)
Sea Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PH
01590 644861

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

Floral Art Club Meeting in November

The next Meeting of Milford Floral Art Club Meeting will be at 2pm on Thursday 9th November 2023 in All Saints' Church Hall.

The afternoon will feature a Demonstration by Andrea Hillyard with the theme: 'You are my sunshine'.

Doors open at 1.30pm. There are also refreshments, floral sundries for sale and a raffle. 

Visitors are welcome for £10 on the door.


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About Milford Floral Art Club

Milford Floral Art Club are a thriving, active and sociable floral art club who were founded in Milford on Sea in June 1983, and they have members of all age groups and backgrounds.

Demonstrations from professional NAFAS demonstrators or workshops lead by fellow flower enthusiasts, floral sundries for sale, refreshments, raffles and more. 

Everyone is welcome to come and join them for a fun filled afternoon with fellow flower lovers.

The club generally meet on second Thursday of each month at 2pm to 4pm (Doors open 1.30pm) at All Saints' Church Hall, Greenbanks Close, Milford on Sea, SO41 0SQ. 

Visitors Most Welcome for a small charge.  

For more information on joining the club, please contact Brenda Paddison on:

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


Milford Floral Art Club

Friday 20 October 2023

Halloween for Kids in Milford on Sea

Have fun this Halloween in Milford on Sea. There is plenty to choose from to keep the kids entertained:

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Halloween at Hurst Castle
Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd October 2023 - 10am to 4.30pm

It’s time to muster your courage and join us for all things Halloween at Hurst Castle this October half term.

This fearsome fortress was prison to two unfortunates who were kept within its bleak walls – are you brave enough to descend deep into our basement to solve the clues and escape from our Prisoner of the Castle Ghost Maze!

Or roam through every corner of the castle to find the clues to solve our Treasure Trail then you can sit back and get creative with our arts & crafts designed to keep little ones busy.

With so much to see, do and explore make sure you join us for Halloween and follow in the footsteps of the castle’s prisoners!

All activities are included in your castle admission.  

Ferries depart Keyhaven at 10am then approximately every 20-30 minutes.

Hurst Castle

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Juniors Halloween Party at Milford Tennis & Squash Club
Friday 27th October from 3pm to 5pm

Age: 4 to 12 years. Non-members welcome.

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

Come in fancy dress with a carved pumpkin for on court tennis games, music and hot dogs with prizes for the best fancy dress and pumpkin creations.

Members £5 - Non Members £8

To book, please click here.

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

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New Forest Emporium Halloween Weekend Event
Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th October 2023

Get ready for a spooktacular weekend. 

We have got the fantastic intuitive tarot and oracle reader Sarah Ellen from Jupiter Sun Healing, coming down to read your tarot cards. At just £10 per person.

All children who come in dressed up will receive a goodie bag.

We can’t wait to see you at our spooktacular event.

New Forest Emporium & Cafe
New Forest Water Gardens, Newlands Manor Farm, Milford on Sea, SO41 0JH
07534 442215

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Kids Halloween Party at Milford on Sea Club
Sunday 29th October 2023 - 2pm to 5pm

Non Members welcome: £5 per child.

Bring the Kids and enjoy a Halloween Fancy Dress Party. 

Afternoon includes games with prizes. 


Milford on Sea Club
67 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QG
01590 643209



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Monday Madness: Creepy Crawly Halloween at The Bridge
Monday 30th October 2023 - 2pm to 4pm

Celebrate Halloween at this Creepy Crawly Party for Under 10’s and their families. Children must be accompanied.

Featuring Small World Reptiles, where crawly animals will creep from lap to lap in a spook-tacular handling session.

Other activities include ghoulishly fangtastic disco, Halloween themed fancy dress competition, boo-tastic face painting, creepy crafts, lots of spooky fun and games with prizes to be won

Open to all, book your tickets now.

Tickets: Child £6 - Pre-schoolers £3

Children must be accompanied - Free Pre-school area.

Tickets from Box Office:
Open Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm
01590 644861

The Bridge
(Formerly Milford on Sea Community Centre)
Sea Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PH
01590 644861

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The Village Pumpkin Hunt
Tuesday 31 October 2023

Numerous village shops and businesses will be hosting a Halloween decorated pumpkin for you to find. To join in the hunt, just register below.

Those joining in the Pumpkin Hunt are encouraged to wear a Super Hero costumes.

After the Pumpkin Hunt, you can visit All Saints’ Hall between 5.30pm to 6pm for Hot Chocolate and doughnuts.

To register to take part in the Pumpkin Hunt, please click here.

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Thursday 19 October 2023

Jaunt E-Bikes Birdwatching Offer

Jaunt E-Bikes have a special offer on their Bikes, Birds and Binoculars Safari which coincides with the New Forest Walking and Cycling Festival 2023.

For your ride everything is provided: Helmet, Pair of binoculars, Coastal Bird Spotting Guide and pencil, Handlebar bag for your phone and keys, Bicycle pump and a Mobile route guidance map

From now until 29th October 2023 you can get 10% Off simply by adding a code when you book.

On the day you book, the ride starts at 10.30am and last for 4 hours - a great opportunity to enjoy a brilliant day out with family and friends. If you’re enjoying yourself and you are not ready to come back quite yet, then just drop the Jaunt E-Bikes team a text and you can extend your ride for an extra hour at just £10 per person.

To book or find out more, please click here - and enter the offer code 'FESTIVAL23' when booking.

*In addition, any Bike-n-Brunch bookings made during the Walking & Cycling Festival will be upgraded from a half day to a full day.  

Offer ends: 29th October 2023.

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More about Jaunt-eBikes

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

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

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

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

To find out more; please click here.






Jaunt-E Bikes
Keyhaven Road, Milford on Sea
07846 395684