Enjoy Milford on Sea

Sunday 29 October 2023

Help out by completing a Local School Pupil's Coastal Erosion Survey

Local mum, Julie Onslow is looking for some kind folk to take a couple of minutes to compete her daughter's survey on Coastal Erosion Survey around Milford on Sea for her school geography project.

There are just eight multi-choice questions, so will be quick to do, and this would be much appreciated.

To complete the survey, please click here.

Butchers on the Green now taking Christmas Orders

Butchers on the Green are now well underway taking Christmas Orders.

Our local village butchers are proud to be stockists of the locally raised Tanners bronze feathered turkeys for the first time.

All traditional Christmas joints and meat cuts available.

Get exactly what you what for your festive table this year, and support our village butcher at the same time.

Pop in to see what they have to offer - you will not be disappointed!

You can also order on 01590 642136, or by email at: butcherbythebeach@gmail.com. (*£20 cash deposit with orders please.)

Milford's Mighty Mixed Grill! - Limited time offer

Milford's Mighty Mixed Grill
Just £5.99 a pack

Alex at Butchers on the Green has re-introduced their most popular promotion.

The 'Milford's Mighty Mixed Grill!' consists of a chicken breast portion, homemade pork sausage, gammon steak, lamb chop and rump steak. All for only £5.99 a pack.

Please order as soon as possible as this offer will only run whilst stocks last.

You can order on 01590 642136, simply call in or email: butcherbythebeach@gmail.com,

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Alex takes over at Butchers on the Green: To read full article; please click here.

Takeaway Sunday Roasts back at the Pickled Weasel

Takeaway Sunday Roasts and Desserts are back at the Pickled Weasel Bakehouse & Takeaway, and will be available to order from Sunday 5th November 2023.

Roast Dinner menu consists of: a choice of meats, roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, seasonal vegetables, stuffing, Yorkshire pudding and gravy.

There is also a choice of two desserts, either a fruit crumble or a syrup sponge, with or without custard.

Everything is prepared and cooked on the premises.

Roast Dinner: £13.50 - Desert: £4.70.

Also available, Homemade Soup served with a Ciabatta roll. Now serving, Butternut Squash with Sweet Potato and caramelised onions, topped with optional Cheddar cheese.

Soup & Roll: £4.25.

How to Order:

All roast dinners need to be pre-ordered for any Sunday before 12noon the previous Friday. When you order you can also agree a collection time slot.

Call the team on 01590 641155 or drop by the shop before 12 noon on a Friday to book your roast dinner or home-made soup.

Who can resist a hearty winter hot meal!

5 Hygiene Rating

Pickled Weasel were rated at the highest level of 5 following a routine inspection by Food Standards Agency in August 2023.

The FSA inspects businesses across the country, assessing hygiene and safety, structural compliance and confidence in management.

Pickled Weasel Bakehouse & Takeaway

54 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD

01590 641155

www.facebook.com/PickledWeasel

Lainey Jones Solo Exhibition at Strawberry Gallery

Artist, Lainey Jones will be holding a Solo Exhibition in The Strawberry Gallery on Saturday 18th November from 10am to 5pm. Come along to just view, buy or enjoy.

A private viewing will take place on Friday 17th November from 5pm to 9pm.

About Lainey Jones:

Lainey's modern art pieces present an abstract view of the world around us.

You can see more of Lainey's work here: www.instagram.com/laineyjones

Pop in to take a look.

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About The Strawberry Gallery

Milford on Sea's pop-up contemporary art gallery is run by Gail Steggell. The gallery hosts an eclectic collection of work by both establish and emerging artists who are predominantly based in the New Forest National Park, occasionally they showcase artists from other places.

As well as featuring an every growing, and changing, range of contemporary art and ceramics from local artists, Gail also has a range of bespoke greetings cards.

Gail formerly ran the popular Tradewinds Gallery in the village where she supported and promoted emerging and established artisans, potters, painters, jewellery makers and the like.

To keep an eye out for news on the latest artists who will be exhibiting, and events taking place, please visit: The Strawberry Gallery Facebook page.

Pop in and enjoy the art.

The Strawberry Gallery

106 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE

07809 431866

info.strawberrygallery@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/strawberrygallery

The gallery is open:

Tuesdays: 10am to 4pm

Wednesdays: 10am to 1pm

Fridays & Saturdays: 10am to 4pm at the moment.

Irresistible Cheese Scones at Braxton Gardens

Braxton Gardens & Tea Rooms are now open each day from Wednesday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm.

The Tea Rooms are set in Braxton Gardens and they offer a menu to tempt. please click here.

Sometimes words are not necessary, as the picture below of their cheese scone testifies!

Hand-made Christmas Cakes

Orders are also now being taken for hand-made Christmas Cakes full of cherries, dates, raisins & sultanas and just a splash of Amaretto.

Orders made now will be ready for collection in December.

For more information, please contact:

braxtongardens@icloud.com - or just call in.

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About Braxton Gardens & Muffins Galore Tea Room

Hidden away, in a quiet lane on the edge of Milford on Sea village is the hidden gem of Muffins Galore Tea Room set in Braxton Gardens.

In 2022, Muffins Galore at Braxton Gardens won the accolade of 'Best Vegetarian Restaurant in Hampshire' from Restaurant Guru.

Muffins Galore Tea Room is open all year round serving; Coffee, Tea & an array of Homemade Cakes, Light Lunches, and sumptuous Afternoon Cream Teas to enjoy. There is also a Children's Menu.

To view the menu, please click here. No need to book, unless for 8 or more people.

Whilst visiting Muffins Galore Tea Room customers are invited to enjoy a wander around Braxton Gardens. The gardens are for tea room customers only.

Good dogs and children welcome.

Autumn & Winter Opening Hours: Wednesday to Saturday: 10am to 4pm.

Braxton Gardens & Tea Room

Lymore Lane, Milford on Sea, SO41 0TX

01590 641501

braxtongardens@icloud.com

www.braxtongardens.co.uk

www.facebook.com/braxtongardens

Opening hours can be found on their website.

Milford on Sea Bowls Club Annual Awards

Milford on Sea Bowls Club held their Annual Lunch & Awards recently in the Cornwallis Suite at South Lawn hotel.

During the afternoon a happy crowd enjoyed a tasty meal, had fun catching up with each other, and the raffle raised a healthy £338.

The see all photos from the event and the Award Winners, please click here.

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About Milford on Sea Bowls Club

The bowls club was founded in 1933 and provides an inviting seafront location for its members to enjoy the playing of bowls and participate in numerous social events.

The Club’s Green has 6 rinks that are amongst the finest in the area.

Situated on Hurst Road, Milford on Sea, the club enjoys spectacular views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight and the Needles.

The outdoor playing season runs from early April until late September. The mixed membership has Club roll ups on Wednesday and Friday afternoons and the club participates in the New Forest and Bournemouth & District Leagues. During the winter months the players enjoy indoor, short mat bowls.

Open to the Public

Locals and visitors are invited to give bowls a go on some days of the week when there are no league matches, competitions and/or special events taking place. Shoes and bowls available to hire. You can see the weekly timetable on the clubs website.

If you would like to play on the bowling green, please speak to the Duty Steward at the club who will be able to help you.

Milford on Sea Bowls Club

Hurst Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PY

www.facebook.com/milfordonseabowlsclub

www.milfordonseabowlsclub.org

Volunteer with Milford on Sea Girlguiding

Milford on Sea Girlguiding are looking for volunteers to help with our local Girl Guides, Rainbows & Brownies. Applicants can be male (18+) or Female (14+).

Training and qualifications are available in leadership, first aid and safeguarding with lots of opportunities for friendship, adventure and fun.

If you or someone you know would be interested, please click here or send a message through the Facebook page below.

1st Milford on Sea Girlguiding

Rainbows, Brownies and Girl Guides

Guide Hut, Sea Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PG

www.facebook.com/p/Girlguiding-Milford-on-Sea

The New Forest Emporium Cafe expands

The New Forest Emporium Cafe, based at New Forest Water Gardens, have extended and opened their new seating area.

click image
to view video

The cafe is part of the antiques centre full of an eclectic mix of antiques, collectables and curios

Open from 10am to 4pm, the cafe serves Hot Paninis, Fresh Sandwiches, Homemade Quiche, Fresh Salads and more, plus of course a range of Homemade Cakes, Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options available.

The New Forest Emporium opened in July 2023, and is bursting with stock, including many antiques, vintage, collectables & more. You can also browse a range of garden ornaments. the antiques centre is located in the refurbished main buildings of the New Forest Water Gardens at Newlands Manor Farm on the edge of Milford on Sea, and there are plan afoot to make further alterations and extension.

There are also plans to hold events, starting this Halloween Weekend. (The Water Gardens themselves are currently closed, but a small shop still remains for supplies, equipment and advice for ponds etc.)

The New Forest Emporium Facebook page shows images of many of the current items available, and upcoming events. Please click here.

The New Forest Emporium is certainly worth a visit and is open: Monday to Saturday: 10am to 4.30pm and Sunday: 10am to 4pm.

New Forest Emporium & Cafe
New Forest Water Gardens, Newlands Manor Farm, Milford on Sea, SO41 0JH
07534 442215
info@forestemporium.co.uk
www.facebook.com/newforestemporium

All Souls Service at All Saints' Church

To celebrate All Saints' Day, All Saints' Church are holding two special services on Sunday 5th November 2023.

10.30am Morning Service: Refreshments are served from 10am. No 9am service this week.)

3pm to 4pm All Souls Service: A quiet and reflective service for those who have been bereaved to remember those they love but no longer see.

If you would like to come together after the service for tea in the Church Rooms please contact the Church Office on 01590 644992.

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

Friday 27 October 2023

Royal British Legion First Friday Lunch & Choralia Remembrance Day Concert

The Royal British Legion will be hosting the First Friday Lunch in The Bridge on Friday 3rd November at 1pm, and everyone is welcome to go along to support this excellent cause.

Lunch Menu:

Baked Potato with Hot Dog and Cowboy Baked Beans
Apple Crumble and Custard

There will also be a raffle during the lunch.

Lunch: £8pp

Everyone invited, please just pay on the door.

It is recommended that you arrive early to avoid disappointment.

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Choralia Milford, Milford on Sea's popular chamber choir will be also be supporting Poppy Day, by performing a Remembrance Day Concert.

Saturday 11th November 2023 at 2.30pm in All Saints' Church, Milford on Sea.

Please click image for more details

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About the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal

The Poppy Appeal starts on October 26th 2023 until Remembrance Sunday, and donations will be collected around the village.

The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal is to remember those who lost their lives on active service in all conflicts; from the beginning of the First World War right up to the present day. The poppy is for remembrance to all those who have served and their families.

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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

enquiries@moscommunitycentre.org.uk

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

www.facebook.com/Milford-on-Sea-Community-Centre

Box Office Open:

Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm

Tuesday 24 October 2023

Michael Turner Sculpture Poppy Hunt

Milford on Sea's internationally renowned stainless steel sculptor, Michael Turner is once again preparing for his New Forest Poppy Hunt to recognise Remembrance Day on Saturday 11th November 2023.

Each poppy is being made has a genuine WW1 or WW2 button in the centre and they are incredibly special and beautiful pieces of art.

For several years Michael has made bespoke metal poppies which he leaves in various local places for people to find. Clues are posted online, and the lucky finder has something to treasure.

This year, there will also be a chance to bid for one online, raising funds for the Royal British Legion.

More details will follow nearer the time. In the meantime, take a look at the video below to see Michael making the poppies.

Click image to see video of
Michael making the Remembrance Day Poppies

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About Michael Turner

Michael lives in Milford on Sea, and his magnificent metal art is now highly recognised, and desired, both within the UK and internationally.

Photo by Carrie Bugg Photography
www.carriebuggphotography.co.uk

During his formative years, his talent became apparent. He had an innate understanding and ability to capture the form and beauty of nature by creating bugs and insects, created simply from the most basic of materials including nuts, bolts and sheet metal found in his fathers’ garage.

Having finished school in 1992, he chose to go to Bournemouth Art College to develop his creative and artistic skills. He then went on to University, where he graduated with honours.

Michael established his first local workshop at the age of 22, deciding to work in stainless steel, and in particular, recycled materials.

In 2011, Michael created a full-sized Arabian Horse which was sold through a major gallery in London. This was to be the start of a whole new era where his work reached a global clientele who were both discerning and appreciative of great contemporary art.

Prior to Lockdown in 2020, Michael had exhibited numerous pieces in the Art Gallery in Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport. As a result, many of Michael's spectacular large bespoke pieces now sit in homes and gardens across the world.

In 2021, Michael installed a two metre high gorilla sitting on a crate cage, which had been purchased by the renowned Michelin starred chef and TV personality, Gordon Ramsey for his Bread Street Kitchen Restaurant in Central London.

While many of Michael's large commission pieces can sell for tens of thousands of pounds, he also take great pleasure in creating smaller pieces to provide everyone the opportunity to own a handmade piece of art, which in time could also prove to be a wise investment.

For several years, to recognise Remembrance Day, and as a mark of respect for those that have fallen in past conflicts, Michael has made bespoke metal poppies which he leaves in various local places for people to find. Clues are posted online, and the lucky finder has something to treasure.

He has also been an ardent supporter of Milford on Sea Primary School and other village good causes, donating hand-made pieces for them to raise funds.

You can see more of Michael's work by clicking here.

To find out more about what Michael could make for you, please just contact him below.

To read more about Michael's background, please click here.

Michael Turner Studios

Setters Farm, Mount Pleasant Lane, Lymington SO41 8LS

info@michaelturnerstudios.co.uk

www.michaelturnerstudios.co.uk

www.facebook.com/Michaelturnerstudios

Amazing examples of Michael Turner Sculptures

Photos by Milford on Sea Photographer:
Carrie Bugg Photography
www.carriebuggphotography.co.uk

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Christmas in Milford on Sea from the Air

We have come across a charming aerial video of Christmas in Milford on Sea in December 2022.

The video of the decorations was made by Greame Blackwood, a local pilot known for capturing enchanting images from the air by airplane or drone.

Click image to watch video

This year, the Christmas Lights & Decorations Switch On will take place on Milford on Sea village green at 6pm on Friday 1st December 2023.

This will also be the evening for the Carol Singing Service on the Green, and the Late Night Shop Opening.

The Christmas Lights & Decorations will be once again be organised and created by the team at Magical Milford at Christmas, lead by Diana Brushwood and Tracy Haupt, and they are already working hard to have everything in place for the beginning of December Switch On.

Support funding will hopefully come from generous local business sponsors and private individual donations as in the past.

If previous years are anything to go by, we can expect the bar to be raised again, to give us something extra sparkly to enjoy at the end of the year!

If you would like to support the Christmas Lights & Decorations, You can make donations by clicking here.

Sponsorship available: Please contact for details of opportunities:

magicalmilford@gmail.com.

You can keep in touch with all that is happening with Magical Milford on their Facebook Page at:

www.facebook.com/MagicalMilford

Magical Milford at Christmas

magicalmilford@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/MagicalMilford

New Forest Marque Roadshow at Everton Nurseries on Saturday

The ever popular New Forest Marque Winter Roadshow is returning to Everton Nurseries on Saturday 28th October from 10am to 4pm.

Discover an array of local produce from new Forest producers, find some Christmas gift ideas, take look around the Garden Centre, and you can even take a break to recharge and refresh with breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea at Camellias Restaurant.

Free Entry.

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New Forest Marque

www.newforestmarque.co.uk

Everton Nurseries & Camellias Restaurant
Christchurch Road, Everton, SO41 0BF
01590 642155
gc@evertonnurseries.co.uk

www.evertonnurseries.co.uk

www.facebook.com/evertonnurseries

Monday 23 October 2023

The Boogie Bumpers at JAM on Friday

This month’s live guests at JAM on Friday 27th October 2023 at 8pm are The Boogie Bumpers.

The Boogie Bumpers are an exciting seven piece vintage swing & jive band who recreate the eras of the 1930s, 40s and 50s with their energetic dance music. They play well known dance, swing, blues, jive and pop tunes that will have everyone up and dancing!

Meet the Band: www.boogiebumpers.com