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Monday 27 November 2023

Junior Christmas Party at Milford Tennis Club

Milford Tennis Club are holding a Junior Christmas Party for Ages 5 to 12 years and all kids in the age group are invited.

The party will be held from 4pm to 6pm on Friday 15th December 2023.

This children's event includes tennis on court and games in the clubhouse, and for some more fun, wear your Christmas jumpers & hats.

Food & drink included.

Tickets: Members: £6 / Non-Members: £8.

Pre-booking required.

Please contact Tennis Club:

01590 643899

club@milfordtennisandsquash.net

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Dan's Christmas Holiday Camp

The Holiday Camp hosted by Dan Hitchins is for Mini Tennis Reds: Ages 5 to 8 years.

This event will take place from 9am to 12.30pm on Wednesday 20th December 2023.

Tickets: Members: £18 / Non-Members: £25.

To Book, please visit:

www.clubspark.lta.org.uk/MilfordTennisandSquashClub/Coaching

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Junior Club Nights & Tennis Coaching

If you have any questions about the regular Junior Club Nights or coaching sessions, please do not hesitate to contact:

Dan: headcoach@milfordtennisandsquash.net or

Caitlin: coaching@milfordtennisandsquash.net

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Milford Tennis & Squash Club

Lucerne Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PL

club@milfordtennisandsquash.net

www.milfordtennisandsquash.net

www.facebook.com/milfordtennissquash

Bring the kids to a Merry M3 Christmas Party

A Merry M3 Christmas Party will be held in The Bridge on Monday 18th December 2023 from 2pm to 4pm.

The event is ideal and lots of fun for children ages 10 and under, together with their families.

From sweet treats to sparkly crafts, festive games to disco dancing, there’s something for everyone at this family-friendly event.

Get ready for a holly jolly party that will leave your family feeling merry and bright!

Santa’s making his list and checking it twice; he is looking forward to hearing all your children’s Christmas wishes in his enchanting winter grotto.

Tickets: Child £6 - 2 and Under £3

Children must be accompanied - Free Pre-school area.

To book, please click here.

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About M3

M3 is the new name for Milford Monday Madness, which was was launched by The Bridge in the summer of 2022 with the purpose to provide activities for the age group between the Seahorse Community Stay & Play Group and Youth Club.

The series included seasonal celebrations, workshops, and performances, primarily aimed at children aged 4 to 10 years who attend along with their families.

The events ran every Monday in the Summer Holidays (except bank holidays) and on other special dates throughout the year.

The series is programmed by a small team of three (all parents at Milford on Sea Primary School) and the days are supported by both parent volunteers and volunteers from the Bridge Team.

In 2023, M3 provided magic, music, movies, craft, and storybook making sessions, in addition to the Easter, Christmas, Halloween and Summer Celebrations.

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The Bridge

Formerly: Milford on Sea Community Centre

Sea Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PH

01590 644861

www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

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

Box Office Open:

Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm

Memoryworks Sessions come to Milford on Sea

Memoryworks, an organisation enabling people to live well with dementia, are now running a new Memory Group Every Monday between 1.30pm to 2.30pm at The Bridge in Milford on Sea.

Group sessions are available in Milford on Sea for £12 per person per session, together with a free Memoryworks Activity Group in New Milton that meets once a month for people with dementia and their carers.

The Memory Group is based on Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and aims to help improve attention, problem-solving skills and overall mental well-being for people living with memory loss or dementia.

The Memoryworks Team aim to offer engaging and interactive sessions in a supportive and friendly environment.

What is Cognitive Stimulation Therapy?

Cognitive Stimulation therapy is used to help people living with dementia to maximise cognition, independence, and well-being. The UK Government NICE guidance (2006, 2018) on the management of dementia recommends the use of group Cognitive Stimulation for people with mild to moderate dementia, irrespective of drug treatments received.

The programme provides mental stimulation so that people can create new connections. It encourages new ideas, thoughts, and associations so that people experience the process of learning again, and it stimulates memory so that people can reconnect with their identity.

Why is Cognitive Stimulation Therapy important for people with dementia?

CST is important because, as well as stimulating the mind, the group sessions offer an opportunity to share experiences and talk with other people with dementia in a relaxed and supportive way. Being part of the group helps to build self-esteem, to feel better about yourself and more confident to join in conversations and interests. 70% of groups said they were less lonely, and 2/3 thirds said that their mood had improved.

What is the service?

Memoryworks offers a vital early stage support with our structured programme of group activities and discussions. Their aim is to keep people’s mind active and engaged. This counters the risk of people becoming withdrawn which results in further impairment due to loss of skills and confidence. Each group meets for one hour once a week for a period of 14 weeks. We have small groups of eight to encourage discussion.

What about the carers?

Carers provide 1.1 billion hours of unpaid care to the 944,000 people living with dementia in the UK. Whilst loved ones attend the group Memoryworks offers an opportunity to share the ups and downs of their lives and some of the challenges that dementia can bring in a supportive environment over a cup of tea. Health professionals are invited to talk informally based on the carers needs.

To find out more about the Memoryworks Sessions:

Please contact Elena Prieto-Ruiz, Lead CST Facilitator for Memoryworks Hampshire CIC on: 07590 503210 or email:

hello@memoryworks.org.uk - www.memoryworks.org.uk.

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OTHR VILLAGE SERVICES FOR ELDERLY & DEMENTIA

The Milford on Sea Charitable Trust is a village organisation providing a valuable support to the elderly and those with dementia. Services include:

Milford Volunteer Drivers (MVD): Provide reliable transport for villagers to medical appointments. During this time, the group was driving 40 people a week to medical appointments.

Milford Music: Held Second & Fourth Thursday of every month from 2pm to 3.30pm in the Bridge. This inclusive community music group is open to anyone who likes to sing, or just sit and listen to the music. People affected by dementia, or any other conditions, are particularly welcomed with a family member or carer.

Memory Afternoons: Held First & Third Thursday afternoon of every month from 2pm to 3.30pm in the Bridge. Anyone who is caring at home for a relative or friend is welcome, either with or without the person they care for. There are games and reminiscence activities.

To find out more, please click here.

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Driving Miss Daisy Lymington can provide round trip transport for anyone wanting to go to Memoryworks sessions. Please click here for their contact details.

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About Memoryworks

Memoryworks Hampshire is a Community Interest Company (CIC) enabling people to live well with dementia.

There are different ways in which they can help people with dementia improve their memory and thinking skills. One way is Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) a therapeutic system designed to help improve cognitive skills for people living with memory loss or dementia.

Memoryworks

07590 503210

hello@memoryworks.org.uk

www.memoryworks.org.uk

Sunday 26 November 2023

Milford Pre-School Plus Christmas Fair on Saturday

Milford on Sea Pre-School Plus Christmas Fair & Raffle Saturday 2nd December from 2pm to 4pm.

This is certainly an event for the whole family to enjoy!

They will have lots of Christmas Crafts. Christmas baking, face painting, bottle tombola, homemade gifts, mulled wine and Santa's Grotto! And a excellent Christmas Raffle with amazing prizes such as:

Annual Family membership at Shorefield.
Afternoon tea for two at Otters Nursery.
The Retreat - Massage and shellac nails.
A block of 5 yoga lessons.
Family breakfast at The Lighthouse.
£50 voucher The Haven.
Hurst Castle family trip.
And lots more!

Tickets now on sale at pre-school.

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About Milford on Sea Pre-School Plus

The Pre-School are an active, energetic, nurturing and developing pre-school that has been established for over 30 years. They encourage children to learn through play and have extensive knowledge, expertise, space and resources to help children develop in line with the EYFS curriculum.

The Pre-School's vibrant, engaging indoor space includes Role Play Stations, a Technology Corner, Creative Area, Reading Snug and Loft Playhouse. The large outdoor space includes a Forest School, Allotment, Outdoor Play Area, Mud Kitchen and Sand Pit.

They accept children aged 2 years and 9 months upwards, and help prepare children with their transition to Primary School.

Milford on Sea Pre-School Plus also run a Holiday Club, and After School Club for Milford on Sea Primary School.

Milford on Sea Pre-School Plus

Lymington Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0RF

01590 644684

milfordpreschool@aol.com

www.milfordpreschoolplus.co.uk

Miggy Flux Exhibition at Strawberry Gallery

Miggy Flux is holding a solo exhibition of her paintings at The Strawberry Gallery in Milford on Sea high street on Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd December 2023 from 10am.

Miggy's atmospheric sea and landscape work will be on display to buy, or simply visit to enjoy.

Come along, mince pies and mulled wine will also be served.

It is also possible visit Miggy's home studio (by appointment) in the village.

Miggy's paintings are all oils and prices range from £80 to £450 depending on size.

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About Miggy Flux

Miggy is an accomplished artist who lives in Milford on Sea. Her painting are atmospheric and often feature seascapes and landscapes.

She is also chairman of the Milford Art Group.

Miggy has had a colourful life, having been born in Pakistan, childhood in India, Retired Registered Nurse, She loves sailing, the sea, travelling, adventure, painting, her dog and husband, - and food!

In 2023, Miggy won a prize for her painting at the New Forest County Show. She also reached the final round of SAA Artists of the Year 2023.

You can see more of Miggy's art on her Facebook page. Please click here.

Miggy Flux

07565 591102 - 01590 642706

miggyandneal@hotmail.co.uk

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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.

Christmas Chamber Concert with Choralia

Hot on the heels of the Choralia Milford chamber choir’s Remembrance Day Concert, the choir are readying for their Festive Jollity Christmas Concert in The Bridge at 2.30pm on Sunday 3rd December 2023.

The Remembrance Day Concert was a great success in All Saints' Church in November. The packed audience really appreciated hearing new choral music, as the choir performed A Requiem by modern composer Matthew Coleridge, amongst other works by Jenkins and Lauridsen.

At the Festive Jollity Christmas Concert the choir will led by Musical Director Phil Daish-Handy.

The afternoon will feature favourite carols, including Good King Wenceslas, Ding Dong Merrily and O Holy Night. The choir will also perform Taverner’s The Lamb, and Lauridsen’s Magnum Mysterium, and much more.

Tickets are £14. Available from The Bridge Box Office on 01590 644861.

www.choraliamilford.org.uk/events

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About Choralia Milford

Choralia Milford is a friendly chamber choir that works hard to create high quality performances of eclectic repertoire. Based in Milford on Sea, the choir formed as the UK came out of lockdown in 2021.

The choir comprises of some 40 members, this unique choir has developed a broad range of classical and contemporary repertoire, including world premieres of local composers’ music.

The Musical Director is Philip Daish Handy who has entertained audiences across the world. Philip came to prominence after winning the prestigious Music at Beaulieu Competition, leading to numerous performances and several recordings. He is also Festival Director of the Hinton Music Festival and Musical Director of Lymington Choral Society.

Choralia Milford
www.choraliamilford.org.uk

www.facebook.com/ChoraliaMilford

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

Everton Village Book Festival on Saturday

The Everton Village Book Festival takes place on the afternoon of Saturday 2nd December from 2pm to 4pm in Saint Mary's Church Hall, Everton.

If you enjoy a good read you are likely to enjoy the Everton Village Book Festival.

The event will feature authors and artists who live in Milford on Sea and surrounding areas.

There will also be adult & children's book signing and readings, poetry, artwork, greeting cards and photography.

Refreshments available.

Saint Mary's Church Hall

17 Old Christchurch Road, Everton, SO41 0JJ

The Flute Group Christmas Concert

The Flute Group Christmas Concert with Tea, Coffee and Cakes takes place on Sunday 3rd December 2023 at 2.30pm in All Saints' Church Hall.

Tickets: £5 (children free)

Donations welcome in aid of local charity força - strength against cancer.

For more information or to reserve a table call Margaret Jarvis on 01425 620024, or Margaret Tredwell on 01425 613739, or email myflute@btinternet.com.

Venue: All Saints' Church Hall, Greenbanks Close, Milford on Sea, S041 OSQ

Woodwind Repair Service

Margaret Jarvis repairs and services flutes and clarinets. To find out more please contact her on 01425 620024 or at myflute@btinternet.com.

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About The Flute Group

The Flute Group meet on Thursday Evenings at 7.30pm to 9pm in All Saints Church Hall, Greenbanks Close, Milford On Sea SO41 0SQ.

The Flute Group was the brainchild of its Musical Director Margaret Jarvis, herself an accomplished flautist and musician. It was formed in May 2010 with the aim of bringing together like minded people to enjoy a variety of music in good company.

If you are 16 or over and enjoy playing ensemble music then come and join our small and friendly group. Just turn up with a flute and music stand - £6 per session. For more information phone Margaret Jarvis on 01425 620024 or email Margaret on myflute@btinternet.com.

The Flute Group

www.theflutegroup.org.uk

myflute@btinternet.com

Friday 24 November 2023

The History of Milford on Sea Community Centre 1915 to 2023

A detailed History of Milford on Sea Community Centre from 1915 to 2023 has been documented, telling the story of the building, and the people who created the Community Centre for the village.

This chronological record takes you from the original Church Hall on the site, through to the various organisations that went on the own the land and building, and how the Community Centre started from the dream of one man, Barry Phillips.

It documents the original Youth Club, many years of fundraising for the new building led by Sue Whitlock and Marguerite Willcox, the temporary Community Centre, the major role of Margaret Richens making the new building and National Lottery funding a reality, right through to today and the renaming of the building to The Bridge, and much more.

Over the years many trustees, and the ever critical volunteers, have worked tirelessly through the journey and without their individual contributions we would not have the excellent community facility we see today.

From the outset, the aim was 'To bring together the whole community and all ages across the village', I think we can be delighted to say that this is continually achieved.

Thanks for history contributions go to: Margaret Richens, Sue Whitlock, Marguerite Willcox, Jenny Spenser, James Flintoff, Bob Braid, Zena Gibson, Bob Bishop, and Linda Bagnall.

History Author: David Long | Milford on Sea News

To read the History of Milford on Sea Community Centre 1915 to 2023, 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

Wednesday 22 November 2023

Do you know these ladies?

Milford on Sea Historical Record Society are trying to identify the Milford on Sea ladies in the photograph below.

They have been sent the attached photo by the family of Marcia Baker.

Marcia & Arthur lived on the corner of Barnes Lane and Manor Road; they came to Milford about 1980 and both passed away a short time before Covid.

click image to enlarge

The photograph above shows Marcia is in the middle of the back row and the picture was taken in the Milford on Sea Guide Hut.

Do you recognises any of the other ladies?
Any idea why they are wearing and making hats?
Are they a part of a village organisation?
The date the photo was taken? (It is believed to be before 2014)
Anything else that comes to mind?

If you can throw any light on any of these questions, please contact Bob Braid of the Milford on Sea Historical Record Society at: moshrswebsitearchivist@gmail.com.

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About Milford on Sea Historical Record Society

The Milford on Sea Historical Record Society was founded on the 25th January 1909 and is the oldest historical society in Hampshire.

MOSHRS meet 5 times a year where you can hear an interesting historical talk and meet people from across the village. There is also an Occasional Magazine and annual visits to places of interest. Membership is just £10pp pa.

The society has an excellent website with an extensive archive of nearly 10,000 records and historical pictures featuring our village history.

MOSHRS is a registered charity run entirely by volunteers.

To find out more; please click here.

Milford on Sea Historical Record Society

admin@milfordhistory.org.uk

www.milfordhistory.org.uk

Pennyfarthing reduce Planning Application from 190 to 170 New Homes

Update 2: Proposed Manor Road Development

Pennyfarthing Homes have now resubmitted their planning application for a housing development on the land north of Manor Road, Milford on Sea. A recent Pennyfarthing Homes planning application was for 190 homes, this has now be resubmitted with 170 homes now proposed on the site.

SLAM Group & Milford Residents for Sustainable Development have circulated a very comprehensive email. To read, please click here.

Manor Road Development Site
Picture by Advertiser & Times

To date there had been 372 comments made on the New Forest District Council website, of which 358 are objections and 5 supporting. It is understood that these comments will be carried forward to the new application.

Scanning through the comments, many of the objections were on the basis that the local infrastructure cannot support so many new houses.

Concerns included unmanageable pressure on resources such as the school and doctors. Additional traffic, village parking and potential flooding were also mentioned.

Anyone wishing to express their view can do so below.

The opportunity to make a comment remains open until Monday 4th December 2023.

If you wish to make a comment to NFDC, please click here. (Ref : 23/10476)

To read original Update: Proposed Manor Road Development, please click here.

To read about the Public Meeting in September 2023, please click here.

To visit the Milford Residents for Sustainable Development Facebook page, please click here.

For more information, please contact:

SLAM Group & Milford Residents for Sustainable Development

milford.residents@outlook.com

www.facebook.com/mrfsd

Wine Tasting Evenings at The Cave

The Cave have a number of upcoming Wine Tasting Evenings, ideal for choosing your favourite drinks for Christmas, or just a great excuse to try some new wines! One of the tastings is even free!

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Carols on the Green and Christmas Lights Switch On

Friday 1st December 2023 from 5pm

The Cave will be serving Mulled Wine and Mince Pies outside The Cave. Come along and support the village businesses, as well as enjoying the opening of the Magical Milford Christmas Lights.

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Wine Tasting Evening: 'Sparkling and more'

Monday 11th December 2023

Taste seven very different and delicious wines, including champagne! To see the wines to be tasted on the night, please click here.

Canapés will be served with the Sparkling Wines and accomplishments with the Dessert Wines.

The evening will start at 7pm and will be hosted by James Wilson from Wine Merchant Hatch Mansfield.

Tickets: £30pp. Limited numbers available, so booking is essential.

To book: Contact 01590 642195, or email

info@thecavemos.co.uk, or call into The Cave.

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Wine Tasting Evening: ‘Wines to go with your Christmas Day Lunch’

Wednesday 13th December 2023 at 7pm

Come and taste 6 wines, including 1x sparkling wine, 2x white wines, 2x red wines and a dessert wine. Each wine. Each will be served with a suitable food canapé.

The evening starts at 7pm, and is hosted by Martin Jenning from Wine Merchant Hallgarten & Novum Wines.

Tickets: £25pp. Limited numbers available, so booking is essential.

To book: Contact 01590 642195, or email info@thecavemos.co.uk, or call into The Cave.

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FREE Italian Wine Tasting

Saturday 16th December 2023: 12.30pm to 3pm

Come along and enjoy a free Italian wine tasting, compliments of Wine Merchant Zonin 1821 and hosted by Luigi Domeneghetti.

There will be Sparkling, White, Rosé & Red wines available to taste.

The tasting takes place is will take place in the The Cave's shop from 12.30pm until 3pm.

No Bookings required.

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New Year's Eve - DJ Paul Stoner

Sunday 31st December from 8.30pm

Paul has performed at The Cave on a couple of NYE’s and has gone down very well, hence why he is returning to take The Cave into 2024.

Paul will take everyone through the decades, starting from the 60’s to the modern era.

Free Entry - No Bookings required.

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Coming Music Events:

Wednesday 29th November 2023: David Mein
Wednesday 6th December 2023: Luke Adams (St Luna)
Wednesday 20th December 2023: Phil Holbird
New Year's Eve - Sunday 31st December 2023 from 8.30pm: DJ Paul Stoner

and: The Cave are hosting a Festive Fizz Night on Tuesday 5th December 2023 in aid of the Milford on Sea based NCF Charity.

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About The Cave

The Cave is a popular and vibrant Wine & Gin Bar, as well as a Tapas Restaurant and Off-Licence. The venue specialises in premier quality wines, speciality gin & tonics, spirits and beers.

The Cave has stylish and relaxing surroundings, and is the place to meet friends at any time of day for a light lunch, afternoon tea/coffee, through to pre-dinner or after-dinner drinks to finish off your evening in style. There are also regular Live Music Nights and Tasting Evenings.

This unique business has been in Milford on Sea since May 2013, and can be booked for private hire to host parties and gatherings.

The Cave is also Dog Friendly.

The Cave

2 Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QH

01590 642195

info@thecavemos.co.uk

www.facebook.com/TheCavewinebar

www.thecavemos.co.uk

Help MoS Primary School for £5

Can you spare £5 for the Milford on Sea Primary School PFA Christmas Raffle? You might even win a super prize!

Fantastic prizes to be won including:

Michael Turner Sculpture
Family ticket to Longdown Activity Farm
Beaulieu Motor Museum complimentary entry
Plus, New Forest Soccer Voucher, Marwell Zoo Children’s pass, Meal vouchers & lots more

Tickets £5 each or 5 for £20

Tickets can be purchased by emailing

mospspfa@outlook.com.

Draw on Thursday 14th December at 3pm at Milford on Sea Primary School.

School Funding

In these difficult economic times school funding is at an all time low, and the school relies heavily on funds being raised by the hardworking PFA. Our local school is certainly something to be proud of, and the teachers and parents there raise many well-educated and well-rounded young children.

A few raffle ticket might not seem much, but every penny goes towards supporting the education of our next generation.

Do you know any Groundworks Companies?

The PFA also have a huge project in the planning for 2024 which will require a lot of groundwork. so if you know of any companies that would be interested in helping, please get in touch at mospspfa@outlook.com.

School Disco

The PFA raised an incredible £972 at the School Disco on Friday 17th November 2023. The kids had a great time dancing to 'We Need a DJ', and the PFA were grateful to all the parents who stayed & helped.

About the PFA

The Parent Friends Association (PFA) are a committee of volunteer parents of children currently at the school.

The PFA is a registered charity working to raise funds for our village school. At the start of each school year, they work with the teachers and pupils to understand what they would like to have at their school, and then embark on a range of fundraising ideas and events to help to provide those little, and not so little, extras that the school budget cannot cover.

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Milford on Sea Primary School