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Monday 11 December 2023

New Year's Eve at The Lazy Lion

The Lazy Lion in Milford on Sea high street are hosting a ‘New Year's Eve Buffet & Games Night’ on Sunday 31st December 2023 with arrival from 7.30pm for dinner at 8.30pm.

The evening will featuring playing lots of different games during dinner, and a fun quiz throughout the night.

Tickets: £75pp to include a buffet dinner and a glass of fizz at midnight. 

To find out more or to book please call: 01590 641111.

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More at The Lazy Lion

New Year's Eve Sunday Roasts: The pub will also be serving their usual tasty Sunday Roast Dinners on New Year's Eve up until 3pm.

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

Specials Board: Special menu options change weekly making sure you can enjoy the freshest, seasonal ingredients.

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About The Lazy Lion

A popular village pub serving quality food for breakfast, lunch, and evening meals and situated in an historic Grade II Listed former eighteenth century inn with stables.

The pub is dog friendly, and they run regular events such as Quiz Nights & Dinner Evenings. They also hold a Pie & Pudding Night every Wednesday with a changing menu of tasty homemade pies.

Garden: The pub has a large garden with outside seating, a gazebo, and children's play area.

Private Dining Area: should you wish to enjoy a meal with family or friends (Up to 20 people) a private dining area is available.

B&B Rooms: If you have guests who wish to stay over, there are four comfortable double Bed & Breakfast Rooms. Each have modern facilities such as free Wi-Fi, en-suite bathrooms, tea and coffee facilities, and of course optional lunch and evening dining on hand.

The Lazy Lion was formerly known as The Red Lion until being renamed after a major refurbishment in July 2019 by current landlord Iain Robertson.

To read the history of the pub and building with contributions from the Milford on Sea Historical Record Society, please click here.

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Sunday 10 December 2023

20% Off Moving On Sale at The Strawberry Gallery

The Strawberry Gallery at 106 High Street Milford on Sea is holding a 20% Sale on original artworks by local artists, ceramics, and other art pieces, which must end on Tuesday 19th December 2023.

From the 19th to the 23rd December 2023 two local artists, Sally Ovendene from Made in The New Forest at Just So Studio & Kate Smith of Kate Smith Prints, will be in the gallery showcasing their work which would make nice last minute Christmas presents.

This charming and creative space opened in June this year as a pop up gallery and will be moving to another pop up venue in the New Year. Where this will be is yet to be announced, but in the meantime there are plenty of art bargains to be had.

Drop-In Art for Wellbeing Weekly Sessions 

These popular sessions will continue regardless of the venue change.

The classes take place for anyone dropping in between 7pm to 9pm on Fridays and will continue into the New Year until beginning of  February.

The new venue after Christmas will be published here and on Strawberry Gallery's Facebook page, or give Gail a call.

The sessions are led by Amy, of Amy Rose Therapies, who is a qualified art and wellbeing facilitator, and they are designed for anyone to explore their creative side, to meet new people, and to have a chat!

Materials Provided. £10 per session. Parking in Sea Road Car Park. No need to book, just come on in.

Gail sends her heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported her on her journey, and looks forward to seeing everyone at the sale, a well-being session, or the next pop up venue!

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About The Strawberry Gallery

Milford on Sea's pop-up contemporary art gallery opened in June 2023 and is run by Gail Steggell. The gallery hosts an eclectic collection of work by both establish and emerging artists who are predominantly locally based.

The gallery features an ever growing, and changing, range of contemporary art and ceramics from talented local artists, runs solo exhibitions, as well as running art courses and well-being sessions.

The gallery 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

The gallery is open:
Tuesdays: 10am to 4pm
Wednesdays: 10am to 1pm
Fridays & Saturdays: 10am to 4pm at the moment.

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Festive Music & Fun with Straight Banana

Festive Music & Fun with Straight Banana on Wednesday 20th December at 2pm in All Saints' Church Hall.

The afternoon will include Mulled wine, a festive tea, and a raffle.

Tickets: £10. On sale at The Bridge Box Office and Milford on Sea Community Library.

In aid of Milford Community Library, Mothers' Union and Friends of Friends of Namuwongo Foundation.






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Warm Up at The Needles Eye Café

With spectacular views of The Needles and across Christchurch Bay, the Needles Eye Café on Milford on Sea is the perfect place to refuel.

For walkers and visitors to the beach & promenade their current offer of a coffee and mince pie for £3.60 is perfect festive break.  

The Needles Eye Café serve all day breakfasts, to hot lunches with traditional favourites including fish & chips and burgers, plus jacket potatoes, soup, savoury pastries, sandwiches, baguettes, paninis and salads. 

There are also speciality coffees and fruit teas, hot chocolate, milkshakes, draft & bottled beers, glasses of wine and a tasty children's menu.

For the afternoon, there is a range of homemade cakes and great value cream teas. If the sun is shining, who can resist a New Forest ice cream.

The menu features good home cooked food with high quality ingredients, using local suppliers wherever possible. Only free range eggs are served, the beans are Heinz, there are homemade fresh cakes, rock cakes and scones are baked on the premises daily, and the bean to cup coffee is made from Arabica beans.

To see the menu, please click here.

The Christmas Tree and decorations are now up, adding extra sparkle to the recently refurbished interior which is bright and modern with a team to give you a warm welcome.

The Needles Eye Café is open all year round, is fully licensed and also offers takeaway snacks, meals and drinks. 

Dogs are more than welcome, free WIFI is available and the café has a five star hygiene rating.

If you have not been before, or for a while, there is so much to tempt you next time you are at the seafront!




Needles Eye Café
Hurst Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PY
01590 642458

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Christmas For All at All Saints' Church

All Saints' Church have a full programme of celebrations in the run up to Christmas - Starting this Sunday.

The events include:

6pm: Sunday 17th December 2023 
Lessons and Carols 
Followed by mulled wine and mince pies.

4pm; Thurs 21st December 2023
Messy Christingle
Supporting the Children’s Society.

Starts in the Church Hall to make the Christingles, followed by a short Christingle Celebration in the church at 4.45pm. There will be a collection to support the work of The Children’s Society with vulnerable children and teens.

Christmas Eve:

10am: All Together Carols: 
Feel free to wear your Christmas jumper.
3pm: The Nativity: 
You are welcome to dress as Nativity character.
11pm: First Communion of Christmas

Christmas Day: 

10am: Family Communion.
Everyone welcome.

For more details, please visit:

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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

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WINGS December Newsletter

The Wings Wildlife Heritage Committee have published their December 2023 Newsletter.

The latest edition contains articles on:
  • WINGS Sponsor Wild New Forest Camp.
  • Roe Deer activity in New Lane, Sturt Pond & The Pans.)
  • Local bird activity.
To read the full Newsletter, please click here.

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About WINGS

Wings Wildlife Heritage (known simply as ‘Wings’) was set up in 2022 by Keith Metcalf and friends when they launched their ‘Nature Story-telling’ sessions for youngsters on the Village Green at the May Fair 2022.

The group is ‘not for profit’ and aims to encourage youngsters, and ‘those still young at heart’, to help our depleted local wildlife. Keith's message is that; “Everybody is welcome to help us in our quest to inspire others and enable wildlife recovery on our doorstep”.

To join the WINGS group, please contact Keith.


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Live Music & more coming to The Cave

The Cave are looking forward to welcoming Phil Holbird on Wednesday 20th December 2023 from 8pm.

Wednesday 20th December: Phil Holbird

This is Phil’s first time playing at The Cave; however, he has come highly recommended from several of our regular customers. 

His performance consists of impromptu audience participation alongside his ability to play almost anything on your playlist. He will even issue some post-it notes for you to request your favourite song which he will do his take on it. 

For an evening of good fun, laughter and wonderful music, Phil is not to be missed!!



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Coming Events:

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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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

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Homemade Medlar Jelly at Braxton Gardens

Braxton Gardens & Tea Rooms have been making homemade medlar jelly from their own and made from their own medlar tree. 

They also have loose medlar fruit if you fancy making your own. 

The medlars are available now for 25p each, 5 for £1, or £7.50 per kg.

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For something savoury, also now available are handmade mince pie stars ready to eat in, takeaway or order for your Christmas table.








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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 the vegetarian Tea Rooms set in Braxton Gardens.

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

The Tea Rooms are open all year round serving Coffee, Tea & an array of Light Lunches, Homemade Cakes, 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 the Tea Rooms customers are invited to enjoy a wander around Braxton Gardens. The gardens are for tea room customers only.

Good dogs and children welcome. Check website for opening hours.


Braxton Gardens & Tea Room
Lymore Lane, Milford on Sea, SO41 0TX
01590 641501

Check website for opening hours.

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Christmas Season at The Bridge

As the Christmas Season kicks in, The Bridge is full of fabulous entertainment on various afternoons and evenings throughout the festive period. Take a look below and book your favourites events to go to.

Tickets can be bought for all shows from:
www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk/whats-on or The Bridge Box Office which is open: Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm - 01590 644861.

Christmas Folk at the Bridge
7.30pm: Thursday 14th December 2023

Tickets: £5





Christmas Barn Dance with Agglestone
7.30pm: Friday 15th December 2023

Tickets: £10




The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker
3pm: Sunday 17th December 2023

Tickets: £16

Moscow Drug Club
7.30pm: Sunday 23rd December 2023

Tickets: £25




Colin Judson: A Couple of Christmas Crackers
3pm: Sunday 24th December 2023

Tickets: £25

Simon Callow: A Christmas Carol
7pm: Thursday 21st December 2023

Tickets: £16




JAM- Jazz at Milford: Swing Unlimited Big Band
8pm: Friday 22nd December 2023

Tickets: £12




Christmas Comedy Club
7.30pm: Thursday 28th December 2023

Tickets: £20




Berliner Philharmoniker Live: New Year’s Eve Concert
4pm: Sunday 31st December 2023

Tickets: £16




Milford Village Pantomime:
Jack and The Beanstalk
18th January 2024 to 21st January 2024

Tickets: £15 / £7 (Children aged 13 and under)

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BUY TICKETS for All Shows
01590 644861

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

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

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

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Saturday 9 December 2023

Last minute Wine Tasting Tickets at The Cave

The Cave have some last minutes tickets for tomorrow's 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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To see more upcoming events at The Cave, please click here.

The Cave
2 Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QH
01590 642195
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PFA Christmas Raffle ends on Thursday

The draw for the Milford on Sea Primary School PFA Christmas Raffle takes place on Thursday 14th December at 3pm in the school, so last chance to win a super prize for just £5.

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


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.


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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
Lymington Road, Milford on Sea, Lymington SO41 0RF
01590 642945
www.mosps.hants.sch.uk

Milford on Sea Primary School PFA
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Free Mug from Duff-T

This weekend only, Milford on Sea Based Duff-T are offering a free limited edition mug with all orders over £35 from their environmentally friendly leisurewear and bag range. 

The entire Duff-T range is designed by Milford on Sea based clothing designer Fiona MacDuff, and contains creative & retro designs on sustainable clothing and bags for ladies, men and kids.

Within Fiona's Duff-T Tee's range there is lot to choose from. All of the designs are fun and colourful with a good choice of playful images on various organic and environmentally friendly garments.

As with all of Duff-T products, they are committed to creating sustainability and these ceramic mugs are printed with water-based inks, in a factory powered by renewable energy, and sent in recycled and recyclable packaging. 

If you want to get your hands on one, hurry, this offer ends at midnight on Sunday 10th December 2023.

To take advantage of this offer, please use the code MUGGY at the online checkout at www.duff-t.com.

To see the entire Duff-T Tee's range, please click here.

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About Duff-T Tee's

Duff-T Tee's were launched in 2020 by Milford on Sea resident, graphic artist and clothing designer, Fiona MacDuff.

Fiona designs all of her extensive range of retro, playful & sustainable leisurewear. The range has items for women, men and kids and is always 'planet loving'. 

The Duff-T range includes; t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, bags and mugs. All are made from either 100% organic sustainable cotton, and/or use recycled or sustainable materials.

All of the Duff-T products are printed in the UK in a renewable energy powered factory. Please click here to find out more. 

To see the full Duff-T Tees range: please click here.

Fiona is also the organiser of the very successful Milford on Sea Music Festival alongside a team of talented and enthusiastic volunteers. She also designed the events brand identity and merchandise.

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Kifi Creative

Another of Fiona's business ventures is Kifi Creative, where she creates brand identities, logos and websites for small to medium size companies.

She is always happy to discuss the services she can offer to your business or organisation, so just drop her an email.


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