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Welcome to the December/January 

edition of The Village Voice. 

I hope the cover page has brought a smile 

to you face. ‘Hurst Castle Christmas’ by 

Shaun Stevens is a delight & features in 

the Hurst Castle and Solent Calendar for 

2019. The Calendar and more of Shaun’s 

work can be seen at the Hurst Marine 

shop, Handmade New Forest in 

Lymington, and at 

www.shaunstevensart.com 

As you will see in this edition, there are a 

lot of festive events to look forward to. 

The date for the diary is the 8th 

December for our Carols on The Green. A 

lovely festive evening, where you can also 

do some shopping in the Village with late 

night opening. 

Going into 2019, you 

will start to see this 

Cornwallis 

Remembered logo. 

Please see page 15 for 

details of the planned 

events. 

CONTENTS 

Local information 

Church Services 68-69 

Local Noticeboard 53-59 

MCV News 25 

Parish News 35-38 

Useful Numbers 63 

Village Diary 66-67 

Looking back/Planning Ahead 60 

Articles 

Bringing History Home 4 

Wildlife Matters 7 

The Art of Food & Wine Matching 11 

Merry Woofmas 13 

Cornwallis Remembered 15 

Travel Guide 17 

Turn up the Volume 21 

Living well with Dementia 29 

DIY Probate Pitfalls 41 

In the Garden 51 

Events 

Where to see Father Christmas 9 

Santa Dash 64 

Puzzles 

Pages /Answers 45-46, 63 

Note: Christmas Postal Dates 8 

Wishing you a happy Christmas and New 

Year. 

With best wishes 

Jacqui 

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BRINGING HISTORY HOME 

THE WHITE HOUSE – MILFORD 

ON SEA 

The White House was built by Mr. and Mrs 

Walker Munro whose wealth came from the 

Walker side of the family which had become 

rich through coal. Before being nationalised the 

coal mines in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, were 

originally owned by the Barber and Walker 

families. [BARBER WALKER & COMPANY, 

Colliery Proprietors, Eastwood] 

There have been various buildings on the site of 

the present Rhinefield House since the time of 

William the Conqueror and in 1877, many of the 

Crown Lands were “privatised” and Rhinefield 

passed to the Walker family. In 1885 the only 

daughter of the Walker family became engaged 

to Lieutenant Munro RN, and her father´s 

engagement present was £250,000 [approx. 

£30M today] with which to build a family home 

at Rhinefield. 

The original house at Rhinefield was pulled 

down to make way for construction of the 

present property and after their marriage in 

1887, the couple adopted the name Walker- 

Munro, and supervised the construction of an 

impressive countryseat comprising the Great 

House, a hunting lodge, stables, gardener´s 

bothy and a gate lodge. 

liner with a galleon weather vane, a room at the 

top with stunning views, porthole windows and 

a lighthouse turret housing a staircase. 

There were his and hers changing pavilions at 

the seaward end of colonnades enclosing the 

courtyard and a dinghy hanging in davits over 

the wall. 

The Walker Munros only stayed there for one 

month each year apparently with all 45 of their 

servants. Lieutenant Commander Walker- 

Munro died in 1923 and his wife in 1934. The 

estate passed to their son, Major Walker 

Munro, who had emigrated to Kenya, and he 

sold The White House in 1938.The purchasers 

were Middlesex County Council who, at first, 

used it as a convalescent home for women 

tuberculosis patients. 

At the outbreak of WWII, the house was 

requisitioned for military use and after the war 

it reopened for male TB sufferers and the NHS 

took it over in 1948. Three years later it became 

one of the first hospitals to cater specifically for 

child TB sufferers. 

From 1963, with TB virtually eradicated, it 

became a school for those with special needs, 

before falling into disuse by 1983 as it was too 

expensive to maintain. Squatters and drug 

addicts moved in, vandalizing and removing the 

tiles and generally leaving it in a sorry state. 

Although several schemes for redevelopment 

were proposed, no work was undertaken and 

the buildings fell into severe disrepair and there 

are newspaper reports from 1993 about the 

possible demolition of the White House. 

The site was bought by Colten Developments 

Ltd. in 1997, for £950K, and the house 

converted into 14 apartments in the old house 

with 2 lodges and 2 separate bungalows on the 

seafront. 

The MOSHRS website is a core part of its 

Bringing History Home project supported by the 

Reputedly building Rhinefield House did not use 

Heritage Lottery Fund and Milford-on-Sea Parish 

up all of the money, and they purchased about 

Council. 

6 acres of land from the Cornwallis West estate 

The next edition of Village Voice will feature a 

and in 1903 built a ‘modest seaside summer 

history on Rookcliff. 

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WILDLIFE MATTERS ……... to all of us 

NEW AGRICULTURAL BILL 

In September, the Government introduced its 

new Agricultural Bill. As expected, it contains 

provisions about paying farmers for managing 

their farms during the transition period 

following our exit from the EU. The Bill tries to 

reassure us that our food supply chains will be 

protected. It is complex legislation which I will 

not bore you with, but how will this change help 

wildlife and habitats? 

Before the Government produced the Bill, 

independent wildlife groups such as the RSPB, 

BTO and our national Wildlife Trusts provided 

evidence and suggestions to make sure that 

wildlife could also benefit from change. The 

Wildlife Trusts said: 

• The recovery of our diminishing wildlife would 

depend on the new Agricultural Bill enabling 

farmers to create and restore natural habitats 

because 70% of our land is farmed. 

• Farmers should receive public money for 

producing benefits to society, such as creating 

habitats for wildlife, conserving soils and 

protecting communities against flooding. 

The Trusts says that farming with nature makes 

sense and that healthier soils would help nature 

recover – from pollinators to natural pest 

controls. The Red List for bees says that one in 

ten wild bees face extinction and that over the 

past 50-years. Half the bee, butterfly and moth 

species studied in the 2013 State of Nature 

Report had declined! Ellie Brodie, senior policy 

manager for the Wildlife Trusts says: “It’s time 

the Treasury acknowledged that the public want 

to see tangible change to meet the scale of the 

challenge that lies ahead”. There is further 

concern about how the new legislation will be 

enforced, especially because much of the policy 

is not formally linked to the Bill and so has no 

legal underpinning! 

On a positive note, there is at least certainty 

that the current payments for Higher Level 

Stewardship and Countryside Stewardship 

schemes will be available through the 7-year 

transition period, which allows farmers to be a 

little more confident in making their future 

business decisions. 

‘BRENT GEESE’ – ARCTIC SIBERIA 

TO THE SOLENT 

Keen-eyed birdwatchers will have noticed the 

first arrivals of the Dark-bellied Brent Geese to 

their wintering grounds along the Solent. A 

single bird spotted on the 8th October could 

well have been an adult which sometimes oversummers 

here. The 

first small numbers 

arrived in our part 

of the Solent from 

their Siberian 

breeding grounds 

on about 15th 

October, with 100 

recorded between 

Hurst Castle and Saltgrass Lane, Milford. 

The Solent is a stronghold for Brents holding 

some 30% of all Brent Geese visiting the UK in 

the winter, of which up to 13% can be found 

along our part of the coastline. Their journey 

starts in the Arctic tundra, where extreme 

weather conditions allow them just 3 or 4- 

months in which 

to bring up their 


young. They 

depart Siberia in 

mid-September 

and start arriving 

back here in 

early/mid- 

October, having 

migrated some 

2,500 miles. When they depart in March/April 

they stop off along the Baltic coast before 

reaching the Arctic in early June. Family groups 

migrate together, mostly at night. 

Further information from: 

Keith Metcalf – MCV Conservation Officer 

(01590) 645825 or (07771) 918449 or email 

keithmetcalf@btinternet.com 

www.milfordcv.org 

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WHERE TO SEE FATHER CHRISTMAS 

This year Father Christmas will travel around 

Lymington, Pennington and district in the new 

Rotary Sleigh. The old Sleigh has been retired 

after 35 years’ service. The season will start 

with the Lymington Lights Switch-on and Carol 

service on the 23 rd November. The full 

programme is shown below but a particular 

highlight will be on the 16 th December when 

the RNLI lifeboat will bring Father Christmas to 

his Sleigh on Lymington Town Quay. Children 

are invited to tell Father Christmas what they 

would like for Christmas. 

23rd 

Nov 

30th 

Nov 

7th 

Dec 

8th 


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16th 


20th 


21st 


22nd 


Lymington Lights Switchon, 

High Street 

Pennington Christmas 

Fair, Pennington Square 

Milford Carols, Milford 

on Sea Village Green 

Everton Nurseries 

Everton Nurseries 

Santa on the Quay, 

Lymington Town Quay 

Outside Waitrose 

Outside Waitrose 

Outside Corals, 

Lymington High Street 

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ANDREW HALLIDAY FINE ART 

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Rijksakademie in Amsterdam. His paintings sell regularly through a SW London gallery, 

and this year he was shortlisted for the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition as well as 

being filmed for an upcoming TV production. His love of painting buildings and 

architecture has given rise to a successful business in house portraiture and his 

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NOTES FROM THE SOLENT CELLAR 

The Art of Food & Wine Matching 

The festive period will soon be upon us, so we 

thought we would offer some advice on food 

and wine matching. We think that a meal can 

be enhanced by a well thought out wine to 

match, and we are always here to help guide 

and advise on classic or more interesting 

pairings. 

How about one of these wines to enjoy on Christmas day? 

When looking for a wine to pair to a particular 

dish it is worth considering the following 

factors: 

Acidity 

All wine has acidity and this can be detected in 

the mouth, high acidity in a wine would be a 

similar sensation to when sucking on a lemon. 

Wines with high acidity work amazingly well 

with fatty foods, which is why fish and chips 

goes so well with Champagne! A wine with 

lemony acidity is also like adding a seasoning to 

a dish, for example the classic oysters and 

Muscadet pairing. Wines with a low acidity 

tend to be from hotter climates and richer in 

flavours and these go with richer flavoured 

foods. 

Body & Tannin 

When we talk about the body of a wine, it is to 

do with the power and strength in flavour. 

Tannins come from grape seeds, skins and also 

any ageing in oak add body and dryness to a 

wine. A full bodied, tannic wine will go well 

with fuller flavoured foods, for example 

Chateauneuf du Pape which is full bodied and 

tannic pairs well to meats such as slow roast 

shoulder of lamb or roast beef. Lighter bodied 

wines with low tannins such as Pinot Noir, 

Beaujolais or Mencia pair well to white meats 

and meaty fish. 

Sweetness 

At this festive time of year it's 

a real treat to pair a dessert 

course with a sweet wine. As 

a general rule a wine to go 

with a dessert should be 

sweeter than the food. We 

have an amazing selection 

of sweet wines to pair to 

different types of dessert. 

Just a small selection of 

our selection of dessert 

wines 

Classic Festive Matches 

Smoked Salmon Canapés - Try pairing these 

with a Chablis, Gruner Veltliner, Albarino or a 

dry Riesling. 

Turkey and the trimmings - A white with a bit 

of body to stand up to the medley of flavours. I 

suggest something from Southern Burgundy, 

Pinot Gris or an aromatic white Rhone. On the 

red front, something juicy with bright cherry/ 

cranberry fruit such as Pinot Noir, Barbera 

d'Alba, unoaked Spanish Garnacha or 

Beaujolais. 

Mince Pies - Mince pies tend to be enjoyed in 

the afternoon or with a bit of blue cheese, try 

pairing to an off dry Madeira or a Moscatel. 

(*Madeira Saturday tasting is on Dec 1st*) 

Cheese - Most people go for red wine when 

pairing to the cheeseboard, but often this 

overpowers the flavour. This year ,try serving a 

white wine from the Savoie or Jura region, an 

off-dry Riesling or Muscat Beaumes de Venise, 

or if you're a fortified wine lover try with a 

nutty Amontillado or white port. 

Pop into the shop for help with your food and 

wine matching this Christmas! 

Heather & Simon, The Solent Cellar 

Our shop is on Saint Thomas Street 

(opposite M&S) 

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New Years’ Eve Dinner & Dance 

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MERRY WOOFMAS 

At Christmas, if dogs could talk, they'd 

probably tell us that we'd gone bonkers. 

Throughout the year they happily plod on in 

their cuddly, companionable way, expecting 

or wanting nothing in return except your love 

and attention, a nice walk, some sniffing time, 

a regular bowl of tasty grub and some clean 

water. 

personalised label; "It’s bound to get your 

dog's tail wagging and is best enjoyed either 

on its own or poured over food in order to 

fully appreciate those savoury flavours", 

might be on the way. Or perhaps there's the 

chance of another tin of those 'Good Dog 

Hand Baked Biscuits' with his name on them. 

Fido's keeping his paws crossed that all this 

good stuff doesn't come with the 

embarrassment of having to wear another of 

those Christmas reindeer or red snowflake 

jumpers, or the frightful pongfest of 'Kennel 

Number 5' or 'Old Spike' dog perfumes; "a 

bouquet of uplifting floral scents in a bottle, 

Kennel 5 Cologne will give your dog instant 

sophistication and will make them smell 

divine", that he had to put up with last time 

all this craziness happened! 

‘Catherine Dashwood Photography’ 

Unexpectedly once a year at Christmas they 

wake up as usual, only to find that for some 

reason that they simply can't fathom out, they 

are required to do odd things - like wear 

funny hats, bright jumpers and go round with 

red bows tied to their collars. They go along 

with all this because they vaguely remember 

that last time all this frivolous nonsense 

happened, there was some very tasty extra 

food and drink too! 

Fido's actually not as daft as he looks. He will 

have noticed that, instead of getting the usual 

quota of cuddles, his owner has recently been 

spending even more time touching that 

screen thingy that she always carries around, 

and buying stuff online. So he doesn't mind 

too much, because it probably means that 

some 'Woofmas Christmas Beer' brewed 

especially for dogs and with its own 

All these (yes, they do really exist) — plus 

some more sensible options — are available 

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Whatever you do with your dog this 

Christmas, make sure you have a good one. 

From all of us at Sophie's Pet Care and 

Sophie's Dog Holidays, "Merry Christmas and 

Happy New Year!" 

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CORNWALLIS REMEMBERED 

Admiral Sir William 

Cornwallis 

(1744-1819) was one 

of Milford’s most 

distinguished 

residents. 

The Milford-on-Sea 

Historical Record 

Society (Reg Charity 

no. 1177587), is leading the preparations for 

next year’s commemoration of Cornwallis’ 

bicentenary and celebration of the strong naval 

tradition of the area. We are fortunate to have 

the active support of The 1805 Club, the New 

Forest National Park Authority, the St Barbe 

Museum and Art Gallery, Milford-on-Sea Parish 

Council and the Heritage Lottery Fund. 

Since 1066, there have been three times when 

England has been under serious threat of 

imminent invasion: the first was against the 

Armada sent by Philip of Spain in 1588; the 

most recent in 1940 when Hitler assembled his 

forces in the continental ports opposite the 

English coast; and, sometimes forgotten, in 

1803/5, we stood alone against Napoleon as he 

planned his invasion of England. 

Napoleon had to gain naval control of the 

English Channel to execute his invasion plans, 

saying “Let us be masters of the Channel for six 

hours and we are masters of the world." 

It was Admiral Cornwallis, as Commander in 

Chief of the Channel Fleet, who was “responsible 

both for successfully preventing the French 

invasion of Britain and deciding on the necessity 

of creating and dispatching to Spanish waters 

the nucleus of that fleet that Nelson was to 

command at Trafalgar” Alan Schom, “Trafalgar 

Countdown to Battle 1803-1895.” 

Between 1800 to 1809 the congregation of 

Milford church included three admirals: 

Cornwallis, Peyton and Man. Each played a 

significant role in the wars with France and will 

feature in the exhibition. 

Dates for your Diary 

- Service of Commemoration 

On the 5 th July 2019 there will be a service at All 

Saints Church, Milford. 

- Commemorative weekend activities 5th to 

7th July 2019 

• See a re-enactment of the arrival of the news 

of Trafalgar, and events on Milford village 

green. 

• Explore our local naval history at Buckler’s 

Hard. 

• Visit a Royal Navy craft moored at Lymington. 

• Walk a part of the Naval Heritage trail 

between Milford and Buckler’s Hard, taking in 

Lymington, Boldre and Baddesley. 

- Exhibition from 4 th June to 31 st August 2019 

Planning is well advanced with St Barbe 

Museum and Art Gallery and the New Forest 

National Park to organise an exhibition 

celebrating the strong local links with the navy 

of Cornwallis’ time, the role played by the New 

Forest and the contributions made by the three 

Milford admirals as well as others in the area. 

We are working hard to fund the entire project 

through individuals, charities and organisations 

with strong ties with our nautical tradition or 

with Hampshire. While we have received 

generous support so far, we are continuing to 

seek funding for the project, especially the 

exhibition. If you are able to make a donation 

towards the bicentenary events, please use the 

contact details below. 

Thank you for your support. 

Contact Chris Sanders at the following email 

address: chris@moshrs.org.uk 


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TRAVEL guide 

Thailand: In Part 2, Christina explores the 

Elephant Hills & Phuket 

Having just returned from Thailand for the 

second time in four weeks, I thought it best to 

write this article on the rest of my experiences in 

this beautiful country. 

My second trip was with Turkish Airlines via 

Istanbul as they fly direct to Phuket, with the 

lowest Business Class fares in the industry. I 

spent the second half of my trip in Phuket so 

flying home from there was a real bonus. 

I went, initially, to Bangkok again and visited the 

reclining Buddha and the Grand Palace where on 

this occasion I was given a blessing by a monk! 

After a whistle stop tour of Bangkok which 

included several hotel visits and an evening at 

the Sky Bar, we flew to Phuket and had a twohour 

drive north to the Jungle and Elephant 

Hills. 

This was the highlight of my trip; we spent two 

nights and three days here staying in a luxury 

tent. Our first day was spent with the elephants 

in their jungle sanctuary. The elephants are free 

to roam the area and we were able to wash and 

feed them. It was a wonderful experience and 

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Afterwards, we 

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the river which 

was a beautifully 

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experience. 

The evenings at Elephant 

Hills are quiet, with local 

school children showing 

off their Thai dancing 

skills as well as a cooking 

demonstration, and then 

dinner with all of the 

other explorers. 

After a surprisingly good 

night’s sleep, we spent the second day trekking 

in the jungle which was fantastic, cooking on a 

barbeque in the Jungle followed, by a longtail 

boat trip and kayaking around the Lake Camp. 

This is also part of Elephant Hills where 

customers can spend the night in a tent on the 

lake. 

Leaving Elephant 

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TURN UP THE VOLUME? 

Do you find difficulty in hearing dialogue in 

TV dramas? Can you remember when you 

had no problems whatsoever in hearing 

actors on the TV? 

Well you’re far from alone, it’s not an 

uncommon discussion for me to be 

involved with when I am installing a new TV 

system. But why is this and more 

importantly, what can be done about it? 

One problem is the naturalistic speech 

actors currently use. It’s supposed to sound 

more like someone speaking rather than 

the old style enunciation school of acting 

which, though very clear, wasn’t the way 

people actually spoke. 

Another issue is that dramas tend to have 

dramatic music and often it is at similar 

frequencies to the human voice, making 

the dialogue harder to hear. The sound 

technician can make allowances for this, 

but it depends on the director as to how it 

eventually turns out. 

Further, our TV’s are getting increasingly 

thinner which leaves much less room for 

speakers able to reproduce the sound 

without colouring it, boosting particular 

frequencies as a result of how they are 

manufactured. 

It seems that TV manufacturers are now 

starting to make sure that how the TV 

sounds is more of a priority, but what 

about those of us who have already make 

significant investments in a new TV, what 

can we do? If you just turn up the volume, 

it may not make much difference other 

than annoying everyone else! 

Most more modern TV’s have an onscreen 

menu which allows you to fiddle with all 

sorts of things most people don’t look at 

once the channels have been tuned. In 

amongst all sorts of other settings, you will 

normally find a number of different sound 

settings. Commonly they will be referred to 

as ‘sports’ or ‘film’ or something like that 

and will change the sound that comes out 

of your TV speakers when selected. It’s 

worth trying them to see what difference it 

makes, you can always return to the 

normal or default settings. 

If changing your TV settings doesn’t have 

the effect you are hoping, then it may be 

worth considering a soundbar. They are 

available from below £100 to £ridiculous 

depending on extra facilities and will 

deliver the sort of sound your TV will never 

be able to. It is best to ask for expert advice 

before purchase as they are definitely not 

all created equal! 


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MCV NEWS 

www.milfordcv.org 

THE OLD MILL—WOODLAND 

The Milford Conservation Volunteers are 

delighted that Amy and Simon Davies were 

granted planning permission for the renovation 

of The Old Mill. They have already been busy 

de-silting the leat and thinning trees, and have 

generously given the rights to the wood to the 

MCV which will be sold to the community. This 

reduces the carbon footprint by not having to 

transport it further afield. We hope your 

aspirations for the Old Mill soon become a 

reality. 

DOGS, FOXES & DEAD SWANS! 

Regular users of the Solent Way footpath 

around Sturt Pond nature reserve may have 

noticed two Swan carcases. 

Each year dog attacks on birds increase. Quite 

often, swans have to be rescued from animals 

not controlled by their owners. These attacks 

are often witnessed by alarmed passers-by and 

are regularly reported to 

This exhausted Swan died 

later at RSPCA Rescue Centre 

from injuries sustained 

following ‘dog attack’. 

MCV. We often hear 

that irresponsible dogowners 

are not local 

people. However, we 

know that this is not 

often the case. Dogs off 

lead sometimes act 

before owners can stop 

their animals from bird 

attacks. Owners are 

often 

highly 

embarrassed and 

equally upset about what their animals have 

done. 

A Dog Order could be made through the local 

authority to introduce a ‘Dog’s on Lead’ only 

policy. Maybe this is the only action that can be 

taken to reduce dog attacks on swans? Let us 

hope that consciences will be pricked by 

leaving the carcases on view and that more 

dogs are put on leads as a matter of course 

when near vulnerable wild birds. 

Please remember, hundreds of our winter birds 

e.g. Brent Geese, have just flown from Siberia, 

a 2,500-mile migratory journey. Birds are tired 

and in desperate need of refuelling and rest to 

help get them through our winter and ready 

for their return flight in March/April, to their 

Arctic breeding grounds. They do not deserve 

to be chased across the Pond by owner’s who 

are often seen encouraging their dogs into the 

water. 

STORAGE SPACE REQUIRED 

MCV continues to find it difficult to store, and 

season, wood extracted from the Pleasure 

Grounds and space to secure our range of 

mechanical conservation tools. 

If you know anyone who can find a little space 

at their property, or smallholding, and would 

like to support MCV in this practical way, 

please contact - keithmetcalf@btinternet.com 

We are grateful to one local family who has 

already made space in their garden for us to 

store materials. Thank you. 

SEASONS GREETINGS FROM MCV 

Happy Christmas & New Year 

from us all 

Unseasoned logs available 

Steve or Lorraine Mabbett 

lorrainemabbett@sky.com 

(01590) 381255 or 

(07543) 901324 

or 

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LIVING WELL WITH DEMENTIA 

Dementia is not an inevitable part of ageing, 

but many people worry that they, a family 

member or friend may be affected. 

A lot of encouraging research is underway, 

looking at both the causes and possible 

treatments. It is, however, extremely important 

for us to focus on how people living with 

dementia in our community now, can live well, 

remain as independent as possible, and are met 

with understanding. It is important too that 

carers feel supported. The Milford on Sea area 

is “Dementia Friendly”. That means that many 

individuals, voluntary organisations and 

businesses have taken part in free 

information sessions that offer an 

understanding of dementia, and the small 

things that we can all do to make a big 

difference to people living with dementia. 

can also affect mood. The symptoms will vary 

from person to person so that no two 

people’s experience is the same. By 

understanding how people are affected we 

can do more to make a positive contribution 

to their lives. 

There is much support available in our area. 

These are groups where people living with 

dementia and their carers can socialise and be 

supported: 

Reminiscence Group 1 st & 3 rd Thursdays 10.30 

– 12.00 Contact Richard 01590 719341 

rtuck3@btopenworld.com 

Everton & Milford Activity Group 2 nd 

Thursday 2 – 4pm Contact Sandy 01425 

610122 or Joan 01425 623263. 

Art Group Fortnightly, usually 2 nd & 4 th 

Mondays 10 – 12.00. Art Dementia New 

Forest. Contact Annabel Collenette 01590 

679838 or 07855985375. Booking essential. 

Music Group 1 st & 3 rd Wednesdays 2 – 3.30 

Alzheimer’s Society. Contact Carol 

07860912272 

carol.whittaker@alzheimers.org.uk 

So what is dementia and how does it affect 

people? It is the name given to a variety of 

conditions, which cause the progressive 

illnesses affecting the functions of the brain 

(such as Alzheimer’s and Vascular dementia). 

It is not just about losing memory. It can 

affect people in many ways: concentration, 

the ability to plan and do tasks in the right 

order; language, such as being able to follow a 

conversation or find the right words; vision, 

such as problems in judging distances and 

seeing things differently; and confusion over 

time of the day and where they might be. It 

All groups meet in the Community Centre in 

Sea Road 

For more information on the Dementia 

Action Group and free information sessions, 

see www.milfordonseadementia.co.uk 

To talk to an Alzheimer’s Society Adviser 

ring 02392 892034 or contact 

HampshireDAService@alzheimers.org.uk 


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Saturdays 8.30am - 1.30pm 

Special rates for OAPs and Children 


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Weekdays 9.30am-5.30pm Sat: 9am-4pm 

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The Old Clock House - 22 High Street - Milford-on-Sea - Hampshire - SO41 0QD 

Parish Clerk: Graham Wells Asst. Parish Clerk: Sarah Pitt 

Tel: 01590 644410 

Website: milfordonsea.org.uk Email: milfordpc@btconnect.com 

December 2018/January 2019 

MOS1—Land North of School lane 

Milford Community Meadow 

The parish Council is still waiting to hear of 

the date for of hearing for the appeal for 

the above site. Please keep an eye out for 

the date when it is published on our 

website (milfordonsea.org.uk) or Facebook 

page and on our noticeboards. The appeal 

is likely to he held locally but we will 

advise everyone of the details once they 

have been confirmed. 

New Trampoline at Seafront Playpark 

Progress at the Community Meadow is 

coming on and the Parish Council have 

received a few suggestions as to how the 

land could be utilised by local residents 

and groups. If you have an idea of a 

specific use or a feature that could be 

A new large trampoline for older children 

has been installed at the new seafront 

playpark. The enhanced facilities are now 

complete the facilities available for young 

people in the parish , which is being wellused. 

The improved football pitch at 

Carrington lane Playpark is now ready for 

use and the toddler kit there has been 

refurbished. 

incorporated into the area (such as 

sensory area, ideas for seating, etc) please 

fill out the attached form and return it to 

the Parish Office by 4th January. 

My idea for Milford Community Meadow: 

………………………...…………………………………… 

……………………………………………………………… 

……………………………………………………………… 

……………………………………………………………… 

……………………………………………………………… 

………………………………………………………………. 

Name: ……………………………………………………. 

Contact details:………………………………………. 

………………………………………………………………. 


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Christmas Lights 

The Parish Council is taking over from local 

resident Joy Ayling, in organising the 

Christmas tree displays above the shops in 

the village 

centre. The 

Parish Council 

would like to 

thank Joy for all 

her years of hard 

work in making 

the village look 

so festive for 

everyone to 

enjoy. The trees, along with the large 

village green tree, will be in place in the 

first week of December, in preparation for 

the Carols on the Green and Christmas 

Shopping event to be held on the 

afternoon and evening of 7th December. 

Free parking in the village in December 

The District Council are providing free 

parking on Saturday, 8th December 2018 

to help promote Small Business Saturday 

which is a national campaign to promote 

local high streets and independent shops. 

In addition, there will be free parking at 

Sea Road the day before on Friday 7th 

December as part of the village Christmas 

Shopping Evening and Carol Service. 

Sea Road Toilets 

The Parish Council has been notified by 

the District Council that the refurbishment 

work to the Sea Road toilet block has been 

delayed for up to a year while a bat survey 

is conducted as part of the planning 

process for the site. 

White Horse Pub site 

The Parish Council has been notified that 

the current owners of the White Horse 

pub in Keyhaven Road are aiming to sell 

the site. The pub is registered as an Asset 

of Community Value and as such, if any 

Community Interest Group would like to 

make a bid for this asset they have until 

17th December to do so. Anyone 

interested in being involved should 

contact the parish Office as soon as 

possible. 

Memorial Benches available 

The Parish Council has identified a number 

of pre-sponsored Memorial Benches at 

various locations around the village which 

are now available to new sponsors. Prices 

include a 20 year insurance and 

maintenance contract which would 

involve a full refurbishment of the bench, 

along with a new plaque to sit alongside 

the original plaque. In addition, there are 

a number of new benches available at the 

children’s seafront playpark for 

sponsorship. For more details contact the 

parish office. 

Village Directory updated 

The Parish Council would like to thank 

Jenny Whitley and Ruth Bufton for their 

efforts in collating the new village 

Directory . The Directory is fully revised 


and updated with a new user-friendly 

format which lists clubs, societies, help 

groups and other useful village 

information. You can download a copy 

form the Parish Council's website or the 

parish office and it will also be available at 

the Community centre or in the village 

green phone box. 

Bag it and Bin it! Dog bags available from 

Parish Office to help tackle Milford’s Mess 

We are sad to report that dog fouling 

continues to be blight our lovely village. 

The Parish Council has recently purchased 

additional signage to go in the Pleasure 

Grounds 

and other 

points 

around the 

village. This 

anti-social 

behaviour 

causes disease and is generally horrid. We 

know that the majority of dog owners are 

responsible and as usual it is the few who 

spoil it for everybody. Dog bags are 

available to purchase from the Parish 

Office at the very reasonable rate of £1 per 

roll of 50. 

Once used, the bags can now be placed 

in ANY PUBLIC BIN in the village (not just 

the red dog waste bins). Bag it and bin it 

and keep Milford-on-Sea special! 

issues to the County Council – just visit 

their website: www.hants.gov.uk and click 

on the “Report a road problem”. You can 

then select from a variety of issues 

including potholes, flooding or fallen trees. 

Enter in a few quick details and the County 

Council will investigate and act accordingly. 

Grants available for groups 

The Parish Council has a small community 

support budget to provide small one-off 

grants to help support community 

organisations. The priority is to assist 

groups who have only a limited fundraising 

capacity of maybe starting a new 

community 

activity. There is 

still some 

funding available 

for this financial 

year but 

requests have to 

be made by 

March 2019. If 

you would like to 

apply, please contact the Parish Office. 

The Parish Council would like to 

wish all residents a very Merry 

Christmas and a Happy, Healthy 

and Prosperous New Year. 

How to report a pothole or fallen tree 

It’s the time of year 

when potholes seem to 

appear overnight and 

trees can be blown 

down in the windy 

winter weather. There 

is a quick and easy way 

of reporting these 


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Parish Council Meeting Dates 2019 

MONTH PLANNING PARISH 

COUNCIL 

ANNUAL 

PUBLIC 

MEETING 

FORWARD 

PLANNING 

OTHER 

6.30pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 5.30pm 

JAN 7 

21 

FEB 4 

18 

MAR 4 


APR 8 

15 

MAY 

7 (Tues) 

13 

20* 

JUNE 3 

17 17 

JULY 1 

15 

AUG 5 


SEPT 2 

16 

OCT 7 

21 

NOV 4 


DEC 9 9 Combined due to Christmas 

* A meeting for the residents rather than a formal 

Parish Council Meeting 

THE ANNUAL FOWARD PLANNING MEETING WILL BE 

HELD IMMEDIATELY BEFORE THE JUNE PARISH 

MEETING. THE ANNUAL PUBLIC METING WLL BE HELD 

AT ALLSAINTS CHURCH MAIN HALL . TUESDAY MAY 

7 TH MEETING AT ALL SAINTS CHURCH MAIN HALL (1 ST 

PARISH MEETING FOLLOWING 2019 ELECTIONS). 



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This compares with 155,000 applications 

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structures. The person taking the Grant is 

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The process of applying for a Grant of 

Representation can be relatively 

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deceased’s Estate are simple, with much 

guidance being available from the local Probate 

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most PRs prefer to use a Solicitor for a variety of 

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• There are international assets, business 

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who are frustrated by a lack of progress and 

communication by lay PRs who seem to be in no 

rush to complete their duties, or have been 

overwhelmed by the complexities 

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beneficiaries, especially where a property is left 

vacant and there are ongoing charges for 

utilities, insurance and maintenance. 

The cost of instructing a Solicitor to assist the PR 

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personally, so taking early advice on particular 

issues or general guidance can be beneficial to 

both the PR and the Beneficiary. 

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Across 

1. Band of fabric worn 

around the neck as a 

tie (6) 

4. Russian soup with a 

beetroot juice base 

(6) 

9. Semi-precious stone 

of a blue-green 

colour (9) 

10. Spherical object (3) 

11. Enchantress (5) 

12. Chemical used in 

reactions (7) 

13. Plant with flowers 

used in brewing (3) 

14. Thick sugary liquid 

(5) 

16. Once common 

insecticide, now 

banned (inits) (3) 

17. Marine creature 

often used for fishing 

bait (7) 

20. Jelly based on fish or 

meat stock (5) 

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD 

22. Potato-like vegetable 

(3) 

23. French Protestants 

of the 16th and 17th 

centuries (9) 

24. Tidy up (6) 

25. Toxic alkaloid used 

by South Americans 

as an arrow poison 

(6) 

Down 

1. Makes reference to 

(5) 

2. Delivery from a plane 

or helicopter (7) 

3. Male graduate (7) 

5. Final Greek letter (5) 

6. Plain dough cake, 

often griddled (5) 

7. Natural home of an 15. Flat upland area 

animal or plant (7) (7) 

8. Likeness in which left 16. Document 

and right are 

certifying 

reversed (6,5) 

successful 

13. Marked by peace completion of a 

and prosperity (7) course (7) 

18. Third letter of the 

Greek alphabet (5) 

19. Earthy metallic 

oxide (5) 

21. Social position or 

status (5) 

EASY 

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Each 3x3 box, as well as each row and column must contain the 

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PUZZLES 

1 26 14 23 19 10 

14 6 14 15 5 5 13 18 6 26 17 22 

CODEWORD 

Each letter in this 

puzzle is represented 

by a number between 1 

and 26. The codes for 

three letters are shown. 

As you find the letters 

enter them in the box 

below. 

17 24 18 12 3 9 

9 17 17 25 25 2 5 6 7 21 17 22 

O U G 

3 2 23 13 2 

13 26 26 6 23 17 22 19 2 6 26 21 

3 20 2 5 

26 11 23 24 25 14 5 19 9 17 19 26 

23 4 7 6 23 

4 13 8 5 6 23 17 22 9 21 5 18 

7 23 17 17 17 3 

4 24 23 18 2 16 26 3 17 17 12 17 

14 26 26 11 22 17 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 

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’ 


In the Garden 

with Alan Edmondson of 

Bowercot Garden Design 

December/January 

Gardening Tips 

• On fine days, complete the winter pruning of fruit and ornamental trees and bushes. 

• Roses can still be planted so long as the soil is not too wet or frosty. 

• Check stakes and ties on newly planted trees; wind rock can cause a lot of damage. 

• Continue to plant deciduous hedges if the soil is workable. 

• You can still plant lily bulbs if you see some on offer, but check that they are in good 

condition before you buy. 

• Do not over water in the greenhouse and do not water late in the day. 

• Pot up plants of primroses, polyanthus and border auriculas and bring into the cold 

greenhouse for early flowering. 

• If you have not sown any broad beans then do so now. 

• Check stored fruit and remove any that has rotted. 

• Work in organic manure, where required, in the vegetable plot. Do not lime at the 

same time. 

• Remove algae and moss growth from stonework and paving on a dry day. 

• Do not plant conifers and evergreen shrubs in cold frosty weather. 

• Clean paeony crowns of dead stems and foliage and cover with an inch of peat or 

sawdust. This helps to prevent infection of the blooms. 

• Send for some seed catalogues and order something different. 

Alan Edmondson of Bowercot Garden 

Design, Lymington, is a regular 

contributor to BBC Radio Solent’s ‘The 

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The Village News 

Traditional Newsagent 

Mark Cummings & Family 

Mark Jones: 07900 800050 

01590 674532 

National Lottery Outlet - Newsagent 

Local Information Point 

Open Mon - Sat: 6.30am - 5.00pm 

Sunday: 6.30am - 1.00pm 


01590 645595 


LOCAL NOTICEBOARD 

Saturday 8th December 

Performances – January 2019 

17th Thursday 7pm 

18th Friday 7pm 

19th Saturday 2pm & 7pm 

20th Sunday 2pm & 6pm 

Tickets on sale from 3rd December 

Adults £10 Children £4 

Milford-on-Sea Community Centre Box 

Office : 

https://moscommunitycentre.org.uk/ 

box-office 

01590 644861 


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Thanks for the memory 

Milford Floral Art Club 

Thursday 13th December: Christmas 

Demonstration by Pauline Hurran 

‘It’s Beginning To Look A Bit Like Christmas’ 

Thursday 10 th January 2019 

12.30pm AGM, followed by Bring and Share 

Lunch and 

Mini-demonstration by Yasmin Reilly 

All Saints' Church Hall, Greenbanks Close, 

Milford-on-Sea, SO41 0SQ. 

Visitors always welcome - fee £6.50 

contact Sheila Quinney 01590 641867 

Last year, a four metre Blue Spruce tree 

was erected outside the Milford on Sea 

Community Centre. The tree, kindly 

donated by Braxton Gardens, was 

adorned with colourful baubles, large 

handmade bows and tree lights. It 

became a beacon of light for everyone in 

the village to enjoy and appreciate. 

The community are being asked to 

personally sponsor a bauble or bow, and 

dedicate it to the memory of a loved one. 

All funds raised go to the local Dementia 

Action Group which actively helps local 

people living with dementia together with 

their families and carers. 

Sponsor forms are available from the box 

office in the community centre or you can 

go to the link 

https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/8942 

FRIDAY LUNCH CLUB 

For those on their own 

At MILFORD BAPTIST CHURCH 

Dec 14th : £7 

Jan 11th £6 

booking is essential 

Please call 

01590 645800 

before the previous Friday to book 

your place 

Milford - on - Sea Whist Club 

We meet every Thursday at the Village Hall, Park Road. 

Doors open: 1.45pm Play 

starts: 2pm 

It costs £2 for the scorecard 

Why not come along and 

join us for a game? 

Linda Cooper 

01590 644571 


Health Walks Milford on Sea 

Dec 6th : Clifford Allen-Bones: Entertains us 

before our Christmas Party 

Jan 3rd: TBC 

Lymington Community Centre 2-4pm 

Afternoon tea served at all meetings. 

Tel: Keith or Tina on 01590 645 176 

Registered charity 1001198 

Milford on Sea Youth Club 

Facebook: mosyouthclub 

T: 01590 644861 

Community Centre. Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm 

Mondays for Seniors 

aged 13 to 16 

Tuesdays for Juniors 

aged 10 to 13 

Activities include: table 

tennis, football, 

badminton, games 

console, cooking, craft, dance, painting and 

more. 

mosyouth@hotmail.com 

LYMINGTON CHORAL SOCIETY 

welcomes you to a 

CHRISTMAS CONCERT 

7pm, 1 December 2018 

St Thomas’ Church, Lymington 

Tickets: £12.50 (restricted view) £15 

includes a glass of wine or soft drink; 

accompanied children free. Available 

on the door, from Maxwell Hamilton, 

Milford Community Centre, New Milton 

Stationers or phone 01590 679161 

www.lymingtonchoral.org.uk 

Do join us for a free, led, group walk lasting 

up to 90 minutes. Our walks are designed 

to encourage wellbeing, whilst enjoying the 

company of others. The group meet at the 

Community Centre Café, Sea Road, Milford- 

On-Sea SO41 0PH on Fridays at 10.15 am. 

Information: www.cfnf.org.uk/healthy-walks 

Marcella House Tel:02380 841341 

Or just turn up on the day: Fridays 10.15am 

MILFORD ON SEA STAMP CLUB 

11th December: Mini Action and 

Members’ Display letters A,B or C 

8th January: Chris Hobby - Milford 

on Sea Post Offices 

Meetings held at 

the Guide Hut, 

Sea Road 

2pm 

Everton Rambling Club 

Merv : 01590 642509 

mervhughes@me.com 

Contact Mervyn for walk details 

DEC WALKS 

Tues 4th 10.30am 

Thurs 20th 10.30am 

JAN WALKS 

Tues 8th 10.30am 

Thurs 24th 10.30am 

A 5 MILE WALK USUALLY TAKES BETWEEN 

TWO AND THREE HOURS 

MILFORD GARDENERS’ CLUB 

Wednesday December 12th : Christmas Social evening ( note second Wednesday, not 

third ) All Saints Church Hall. 7pm 

Wednesday January 16th Gill Perkins from The Bumblebee Conservation Trust. 

“ Saving the bumblebee and how the gardener can help.” All Saints Church Hall at 

new start time of 7.30 pm. 


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Lunch Club Milford on Sea Methodist 

Church 

lunch club 

McLellan Hall, Lymington Community Centre 

7pm for 7:30 start Visitors most welcome. 

Contact 01425 613684 

or visit: 

ww.railwayclubofthenewforest.org 

Dec 10th: Rhinefield House Hotel - 

Christmas Dinner 

Jan 25th : Along the Portsmouth Direct - 

Peter Keat 

If you live on your own then you will be 

most welcome 

12.30pm: Second and Fourth Thursday in 

each month 

To book your place or for more details 

please call Margaret on 


MILFORD COMMUNITY CARE 

GROUP 

Happy to help! 

Call 01590 641700 

for transport to 

medical appointments 

Bridge Club 

Milford Hospital League of Friends 

every Tuesday 9am - 1pm 

at Milford War Memorial Hospital 

Friendly and discreet. 

Donations gratefully received 

Phone: Anna 01590 643376 

or Wanda 07815 598950 

We meet twice a week at the 

Baptist Church Hall, Wayside Close, 

Barnes Lane. 

Mondays: 1.45pm to 5pm 

Wednesdays: 6.45pm to 10pm. 

Everyone welcome. 

Joan Oxley Hales, Chairman: 01425 

627282 or (jockslee@btinternet.com) 

Parkinson’s UK New Forest 

01590 672951 

Meet at Boldre War Memorial Hall in Pilley 

3rd Thurs of each month 2pm - 4.30pm 

(except December) 

Gentle Chair Based Exercise 

For Parkinson’s sufferers Tuesday 10.30am 

Contact Roni: 01590 688 887 


COFFEE POP-IN 

Village Hall, Park Road 

on Thursdays 10.30am - 12 noon 

Coffee, friendship & a warm welcome 

Donations to Naomi House 

Milford Community Library 

Sat 1st Dec: 10 am – 12.30 pm 

Library Christmas Fair 

Tues 11th Dec Storytime : 3.30 – 4.00 pm. 

A free Library event 

Tues 18th Dec 1.30 – 3.30 pm : 

Milford Community Reading Group 

Christmas Break: Please note that the Library 

will be closed from Mon 24th Dec 

until Tues 1st Jan. Our volunteers will be here 

to welcome you again on Wed 2nd Jan 2019. 

Sat 5th Jan 2019 Open Library : 10 am – 12.30 

Tues 8th Jan Storytime: 3.30 – 4.00 pm. A free 

Library event 

Tues 15th Jan 1.30 – 3.30 pm : Milford 

Community Group 

Tues 22nd Jan Storytime : 3.30 – 4.00 pm. 

A free Library event 

Wed 23rd Jan Lip Reading Social : 2 – 4 pm 

Tea and lip reading ; £1.50 for refreshments 

All welcome 

N.B Storytime, ‘Are you sitting comfortably?’ is 

a free event. Join Sheila as she reads stories at 

Milford Library after school on the second and 

fourth Tuesdays of each month. 

OPENING TIMES : 

Mon & Tues - 2.30 pm – 5pm 

Wed, Thurs, Fri – 10am -12.30pm 

Free Children’s Colouring at all Sessions 

MILFORD ON SEA U3A 

Dec 4 th 2018, “Pantomime 

and the Role of the Dame” 

with John Pitman 

Jan 3 rd 2019, “The RNLI and Water 

Safety” with Steve Billet 

Milford-on-Sea Community Centre, Sea 

Road, 2 p.m. Visitors £3. 

NEW FOREST HEALING ROOMS 

Open for Healing Prayer on 2 nd 

Wednesday of the month from 2pm & 

last Saturday of the month from 

10:30am at Milford Baptist Church, 

Barnes Lane SO41 ORN. All welcome. You 

don’t need to have Christian beliefs. Free, 

30 min, confidential sessions To book an 

appointment 

T: 07934 163 155 W: nfhr.uk 

E: info@nfhr.uk 

NFHR are part of Healing Rooms England 

and Wales. Registered Charity Number 

1125094 

Life After Stroke or Brain Injury 

Are you a stroke survivor or have you 

suffered a brain injury? Would you like to 

try new activities? Ferndown Leisure 

Centre have teamed up with The New 

Forest Paddle Sport Company, to offer 

stand up paddle boarding and kayaking to 

stroke survivors. Why not book in, to try 

these sports, with fully qualified 

instructors? As long as you are happy to 

be in the water and don’t mind falling in, 

the rest is easy. If you would like to add 

your name to the list for other trial 

activities, or to book onto this one, please 

contact Jo 

mail:joannesinclair@pfpleisure.org or 

call 01202 877468. 


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Free Talking 

Newspaper 

December 10th: A Celebration of 

Christmas in Music and Painting 

Janet Canetty– Clarke 

January 21st: Venice in 18th Century 

London. Peter Medhurst 

For more information about joining, 

call Adrian, our Chairman, on 01590 

645421 

01425 616 361 

www.newmiltontalking 

newspaper.org.uk 

Milford & Keyhaven 

Sea Scouts need YOU! 

Adults helpers urgently required for Cubs 

or Scouts on a weekly or occasional basis. 

Milford & 

Keyhaven Sea 

Scouts is 

actively 

recruiting adult 

volunteers to 

help deliver an 

exciting nautical and land-based 

programme to children aged 5-14. 

Nautical experience is helpful (sailing & 

kayaking) but not necessary and free 

training is available. 

To register your interest please contact: 

info@milfordseascouts.org.uk or visit: 

milfordseascouts.org.uk 

(To comply with Scout Association safeguarding 

procedures, all adult helpers are subject to a DBS check) 

The Grange Choral Society 

Saturday 19th January ,Christchurch Priory 

7.30pm 

A glorious programme to celebrate 50 years 

of singing at the Priory 

Tickets www.christchurchpriory.org, 

Booking office Tel.01202 485804 

Milford-on-Sea Dementia Action Group 

Everton & Milford 

Activity Group 

We provide entertainment & afternoon 

tea, for people in the south of the 

New Forest. 

Milford Community Centre 9 Sea Road, 

Milford-on-Sea. SO41 0PH 

Next meetings: 13th Dec & 10th Jan 

(2 nd Thurs of each month) 2-4pm 

We are a friendly group who welcome people 

living with dementia, their carers, family & 

friends. 

Run entirely by 

experienced 

volunteers, so we 

ask for 

£2 per person 

Further 

information 

From Sandy 

01425 610122 

or Joan 

01425 623263 

Milford Historical Record Society 

For more information please contact: 

Mark Clayson: 01590 642186 

mark.clayson@btinternet.com 

31st January 7.15pm :AGM followed by a 

talk on the Cornwallis Commemoration by 

Chris Hobby and Chris Sanders 


NEW FOREST ORGAN SOCIETY 

All Saints’ Church Hall, Greenbanks Close, Milford-on-Sea, SO41 0SQ 

Live Music by Professional Musicians 

Performed on Modern, Electronic Organs 

Playing a wide range of music. 

Including: POPULAR | BIG BAND | JAZZ | LIGHT CLASSICAL 

The musicians bring their own instruments, so each concert is unique. 

Usually 4 th Tuesday in the month – free programme available 

VISITORS VERY WELCOME 

FREE PARKING 

TICKETS - £5 AT THE DOOR 

Open: 6.:30pm 

Concert Starts: 7:15pm 

Finish: 10pm 

Further information from: Stewart 01425 618074 

Milford on Sea Community Panel News 

The Milford on Sea Charitable Trust supports 

the MoS Dementia Action Group, Milford 

Befrienders, the Minibus Project 

and the activities of the 

Community Panel. 

The charity will support small 

projects which benefit residents in the area. 

Contact John Whitley (john@whitleyonsea.net) 

for details. 

Date for your diary: The Community Panel is 

organising a Community Organisations Day on 

March 2nd in the Community Centre. If you 

would like to get involved email 

jenny@whitleyonsea.net 

The Minibus Project is using an 8 

seater minibus, kindly loaned to us 

by Hillyfield Rest Home. It is 

available for trips by arrangement. It is free but 

donations are welcomed. Contact Tony 

Harrision on 01590 645404 

milfordonseava@ageconcernhampshire.org.uk 

MoS Dementia Action Group runs 

free information sessions for 

organisations, businesses and 

families and friends of people living 

with dementia. See our website for 

details www.milfordonseadementia.co.uk or 

contact Lesley on 01425 614981, 

lturnnidge@yahoo.co.uk The website also gives 

information on support and activities in the 

village for people living with dementia, their 

families and carers. 

The Milford Befrienders and 

their new friends all enjoyed a 

happy afternoon with a group tea 

party in October. If you would 

like to have a 

regular friendly visit and a 

new companion to share 

stories and memories with, 

please get in touch with 

Steve Anderton on 01590 

637088 or befrienders@steveandternon.com. A 

weekly chat over a cuppa can work wonders.” 


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LOOKING BACK/PLANNING AHEAD 

Thank you to 

everyone who 

helped make this 

years Newcomers Supper a success. With lots 

of ‘stalls’ in the church of clubs and 

associations, the Newcomers had plenty to 

see and a Goodie Bag of even more 

information to take home. We had about 120 

people coming for supper , which was 

amazingly provided by the 4 church 

congregations. A big joint effort with help 

from many people to supply food, help 

organise the dining room, serve the food and 

then do all the washing up and clearing away, 

whilst the Newcomers got to make friends 

and learn about Milford. We were then 

entertained by the ‘Straight Banana’ group 

who were much appreciated and then we 

sang the village song!! The appreciation of 

this event by the participants makes it very 

worth while organising. However, I would 

really love to have someone to share the 

organising in future (I am not getting any 

younger!!) . It is not arduous to organise 

beforehand, and with more help on the day 

could be less exhausting - so come on folks –it 

is only once a year!! Please get in touch Ruth 

Bufton 641875 

PS: Would the person who brought their pet 

frog to the exhibition, please see Dominic who 

caught the hopper crossing the aisle just 

before the 10am Sunday service the 

following day!! 

Do you run or are you a 

member of a club or 

society? 

If you have any information 

about your society or club, 

that you wish to see in the 

next issue, please email the 

details to 

info@lymingtondirectory.co.uk 

by Jan 6th th . 

Milford-on-Sea 

Community Centre 

BOX OFFICE 

Monday to Friday 10am - 

4pm 

Saturday 10am - 1pm 

01590 644861 


What Are You Hoping For This Christmas? 

We’re all hoping for something. Depending on your age, it might be an Xbox, a 

phone, something for the house or garden, time with family and friends over 

some great food, or just a chance to put your feet up. Then there’s the job of 

figuring out what those family and friends are all hoping for, and trying to buy 

them something they’ll like. And the food is meant to be special isn’t it – more 

planning and shopping. 

Most of us hope we’ll have a happy day with loved ones, but that can be more difficult to plan 

for. Conversations can take an unexpected turn, in good ways or bad. The rows can erupt over 

almost anything at Christmas. Everything seems more heightened. Sometimes it’s a challenge to 

get through a couple of days with family we just don’t see eye to eye with. Expectations 

sometimes turn to disappointment. Some people find their own family the loneliest place to be. 

For some, Christmas is a sad time, reminding us of happier memories, of those we have lost, or 

fallen out with. We may be wondering who we will see this Christmas, if anyone. 

At Compass we help people think about and work on their relationships – why they work, why 

they don’t. We can’t change our family, but we can think about our role in it, and how the family 

relate to each other. We can learn to listen, instead of reacting. We can get better at 

understanding instead of judging. Compass is a good place to think about all of this with a 

trained counsellor, and get a new perspective. We don’t take sides, and everything you say is 

confidential. 

To find out more, or to book an initial consultation: Call - 01590 674011 

Email - administrator@compasscounselling.co.uk or visit our website: 

www.compasscounselling.co.uk. 


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USEFUL NUMBERS 

Emergency Services 

Emergency police, fire, 

ambulance, coastguard, 

Utilities 

Electricity 

Gas escapes 

BT Fault Line 

Southern Water 

Travel 

Rail Enquiries 

Morebus (was Wilts & Dorset) 

National Express 

Council & Government 

Milford Parish Council 

NFDC 

NFDC Emergency Service 

Hampshire CC 

NF National Park 

Police 

Police - Non Emergency, Anti - 

Social & Neighbourhood issues 

Crimestoppers 

MP Desmond Swayne 

Forest Animals 

Forestry Commission 

Traffic Accidents 

Community 

All Saints’ Church Hall bookings 

All Saints’ Church Office 

Citizens Advice Bureau 

Community Care Group 

Community Centre 

Community Centre Box Office 

HOPe 

Milford Library 

Milford Health Centre 

(Out of Hours) 

New Forest Advice Network 

NHS Direct 

NF Disability Info 

Samaritans 

Tourist Information 

Trading Standards 

Verderers’ Office 

Village Agent 

Village Hall 

Youth Club 

Hospitals/Hospice 

Lymington 

Oakhaven Hospice 

Southampton General 

Romsey Hospital 

Royal Bournemouth 

Royal South Hants 

Princess Anne 

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02380 283 141 

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01590 641 700 

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UPDATES FROM THE COUNTY….. Towards the end of a fruitful year! 

In August, I wrote about my hopes for setting 

up a Men’s Shed in the area. Just under 70 

gentlemen from Milford, Hordle, Tiptoe and 

New Milton turned up for our public meeting in 

September and a smaller group are now 

forming a Shed Committee. Another group are 

meeting each week socially for a ‘Friday Natter’ 

at a local pub. Potential Shed sites are being 

systematically assessed, but we still need that 

one great idea to come to fruition, so if you can 

help, get in touch. I’m confident we will shortly 

get our local Men’s Shed and I’d like to thank 

the Shedders for being so enthusiastic about 

the project. If you’d like to get involved, it’s not 

too late, just email or phone me, contact details 

below. 

Another plea. Hampshire County Council are 

continually looking for families to adopt or 

foster children. 

highlight this issue here. If you have ever 

considered fostering or adopting, Hampshire’s 

Children’s Services teams would love to hear 

from you. Find out more on 0300 555 1384 or 

at https://www.hants.gov.uk/ 

socialcareandhealth/adoptionandfostering 

I have really enjoyed the opportunities to study 

the birds and wildlife of the area with the 

Milford Conservation Volunteers this year. In 

summer, I found myself on a ‘moth watch’ in 

the meadow off Pless Road, which was a 

fascinating evening, sat around a large bulb in 

the dark. Not so fascinating were the insect 

bites I discovered I’d gained, through my 

clothes, the next morning. But a small price to 

pay for a great learning experience on a balmy 

evening with good company. In October, I 

joined Keith Metcalf on a boat trip to observe 

the winter-returning birds on the saltmarshes. 

This was wonderful - other than me making my 

way, as the flyer had said, to Hurst Castle 

Pontoon, along the spit, early on a foggy and 

drizzly morning - to find the pontoon in 

question was at Keyhaven! I was never so 

pleased to see a boat as when Keith and crew 

turned up to collect me from Hurst. Thank you, 

Keith - I continue to live and learn! 

This is the last issue of Village Voice before 

2019, so I shall take this early opportunity to 

wish you a very merry Christmas and a healthy, 

happy and prosperous New Year. Let’s hope it 

will be a good one. It should certainly be an 

interesting year politically, with Brexit in 

March! 

Kind regards, Fran 

Hampshire has hundreds of children desperate 

for loving homes, either on a temporary or 

permanent basis. As a member of the Children 

& Young People’s Committee, I’d like to 

Cllr Fran Carpenter 

Hampshire County Councillor for 

Milford, Everton & Keyhaven. 

01425 614665 / 07867 502624 

fran.carpenter@hants.gov.uk 


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VILLAGE DIARY: DECEMBER 2018 

01-Dec 10 -12.30 Library Christmas Fair Library 

01-Dec 7.30pm Christmas Ceilidh Community Centre 

01-Dec 7pm Milford Festival presents: Tenor Andrew Morris & Will All Saints' Church 

Scott on Guitar 

02-Dec 10am MCV task: Scrub clearance: Westminster RD/Pless Rd Gate 12 

02-Dec 3pm Comedy Club Show: Sketches performed by local children Community Centre 

& written by Channel 4 Writers 

04-Dec 2pm U3A: Pantomime & the Role of the Dame with John Community Centre 

Pitman 

06-Dec 7pm Screening : National Theatre Live - Anthony & Cleopatra Community Centre 

07-Dec 1pm 1st Friday Lunch: Milford W.I. Community Centre 

07-Dec 2.30pm Recorded Music Society Library 

07-Dec Fr. 5.45pm Carols on the Green 

Village Green 

07-Dec 7.30pm 

Classic Rhythm & Blues: Miss Annie and The Midnight Shift Community Centre 

08-Dec 2.30pm Flute Group Concert Community Centre 

08-Dec 1pm School Christmas Fair Milford on Sea 

C.E.Primary 

08-Dec 7pm Milford Movies: A Wrinkle in Time Community Centre 

09-Dec 2pm Screening: Royal Ballet - The Nutcracker Community Centre 

09-Dec 5pm Christingle All Saints' Church 

10-Dec 10am 

11-Dec 2pm 

11-Dec 7.15pm 

Arts Society: Janet Canetty -Clarke: A celebration of All Saints' Hall 

Christmas in Music and painting. 

Stamp Club: Mini Auction & Members' Displays letters A, B Guide Hut, Sea Rd 

or C 

New Forest Organ Society: Chiho Sunamoto and Jon Smith All Saints' Hall 

12-Dec 7pm Gardeners' Club: Christmas social evening All Saints' Hall 

13-Dec 2-4pm Carers' Café Community Centre 

13-Dec 7.30pm Milford Folk Club: Celebrating Christmas Community Centre 

13-Dec 2pm Floral Art Club: Christmas Demonstration by Pauline Hurran 

All Saints' Hall 

14-Dec 12.30 Lunch club Baptist Church 

14-Dec 7pm Screening: National Theatre Live - The Madness of King Community Centre 

George III 

17-Dec 10am Around & About Italy - Basilicata Community Centre 

19-Dec 7pm People's Poetry Community Centre 

24-Dec 3pm Concert: Milford's Three Tenors at Christmas Community Centre 

27-Dec 7.30pm Christmas Comedy Club Community Centre 

28-Dec 6pm Jazz Swing Night Community Centre 


VILLAGE DIARY: JANUARY 2019 

03-Jan 2pm U3A: The RNLI and Water Safety Community Centre 

03-Jan 7pm The King and I (encore from the London Palladium) Community Centre 

04-Jan 1pm First Friday Lunch Community Centre 

06-Jan 10am MCV task: Scrub clearance: Westminster RD/Pless Rd Gate 12 

08-Jan 2pm Stamp Club: Chris Hobby. Milford on Sea Post Offices Guide Hut, Sea Rd 

10-Jan 2pm Carers' Café Community Centre 

10-Jan 12.30pm Milford Floral Art Club: AGM followed by bring & share lunch All Saints' Hall 

and mini demonstration 

10-Jan 7.30pm Folk Club Community Centre 

11-Jan 12.30 Lunch club Baptist Church 

12-Jan 8.00 pm Blues Night with The Producers Community Centre 

16-Jan 7.30pm Gardeners' Club: Gill Perkins, The Bumblebee Conservation 

Trust 

16-Jan 7pm Out of a Hat Community Centre 

17-Jan 7pm Village Pantomime - Ali-Baba and the Forty Thieves Community Centre 

18-Jan 7pm Village Pantomime - Ali-Baba and the Forty Thieves Community Centre 

19-Jan 2pm/7pm Village Pantomime - Ali-Baba and the Forty Thieves Community Centre 

20-Jan 2pm/6pm Village Pantomime - Ali-Baba and the Forty Thieves Community Centre 

21-Jan 10am Arts Society: Venice in the 18th Century London All Saints' Hall 

21-Jan 10am Round and About Italy Community Centre 

22-Jan 7.150pm New Forest Organ Society: Ian House All Saints' Hall 

24-Jan 6.45 pm Screening -Royal Opera Encore: The Queen of Spades Community Centre 

25-Jan 8.00 pm Jazz Club Community Centre 

31-Jan 7.15pm Historical Record Society: Cornwallis Commemoration All Saints' Hall 

31-Jan 7.30pm Comedy Club Community Centre 


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CHURCH SERVICES 

St Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, Park Lane, Milford-on-Sea 

Sunday Mass: 9am Weekday Mass: Wed 10am 

All Saints’ Church, Church Hill, Milford-on-Sea 

www.allsaintsmilford.co.uk 

Friday mornings 10.30am Holy Communion 

December 

2 nd : 8am Holy Communion ,10am A-live (Tea 

and Toast in the hall 9.15am), 6pm Advent 

Celebration 

9th: 10am Holy Communion (Tea + Toast 

9.15am) , 5pm Christingle 

16 th : 8am Holy Communion 10am Morning 

Worship (Tea + Toast 9.15am) , 6pm Carol 

Service 

23 rd : 10am Family Communion Please note: 

No Evening Service Sunday 23 rd December 

24 th 3pm Crib service (Come dressed as part 

of the Crib!) , 11.15 Holy Communion 

30th: 10am Holy Communion . Please note: No 

Evening Service 30 th 

January 

6 th Epiphany : 8am Holy Communion , 9.15am 

Tea and Toast , 10am A-Live ,6pm Holy 

Communion with Prayers for Healing 

13 th Sunday Baptism of Christ : 9.15am Tea and 

Toast ,10am Holy Communion , 6pm 

Evensong 

20 th 3rd Sunday of Epiphany: 8am Holy 

Communion , 9.15am Tea and Toast , 10am 

Morning Worship , 5pm Explore! 

27 th 4th Sunday of Epiphany : 9.15am Tea and 

Toast , 10am Family Communion , 6pm Evening 

Worship 

December/January 

Milford-on-Sea Methodist Church, 

108 High St, Milford-on-Sea 

www.milfordmethodist.org 

Minister – Revd Martin Keenan 

Morning Worship every Sunday at 10.45 am 

Sunday 2 nd December 10:45 am - Holy 

Communion 

Sunday 23 rd December 10:45 am – Carol 

service Monday 24 th December 2:00 pm 

Christmas Eve service with Holy Communion 

No service on Christmas Day – invited to a 

service at Barton at 10:00 am 

Sunday 6 th January 10:45 am – Covenant 

service with Holy Communion 

WAYFARERS: Bible Study/Discussion Group – 

first Monday of each month at 10.45 am 

meeting at the church. 

LUNCH CLUB: Thursday 13 th December 

(Christmas Lunch) at 12:30 pm 

Milford-on-Sea Baptist Church, 

Barnes Lane, Milford-on-Sea 

www.milfordonseabaptist.org.uk 

Minister: David Hellsten 

Sunday Services (Children welcome!) 


2 nd 10.30am (with Communion) 

St Mary’s Church, Branwood Close, Everton 9 th 10.30am , 6.00pm Communion 

www.allsaintsmilford.co.uk 


16 th 10.30am Family Carol Service 

2nd: 10am Holy Communion 

5.00pm Carols by Candlelight 

9 th : 8am Holy Communion, 10am Morning 23 rd 10.30am Family Carol Service 

Service 

30 th 10.30am 

16 th : 10am Holy Communion 


23 rd 8am Holy Communion , 10am Family 

6 th 10.30am (with Communion) 

Carols 

24 th : 9pm Holy Communion 

13 th 10.30am 

Christmas Day: 10am Family Service 

20 th 10.30am, 6.00pm Communion 

30 th 8am Holy Communion. No evening service 27 th 10.30am 


Friendship Circle – will be meeting on the 

6 th : Epiphany 10am Holy Communion , 3pm 

2 nd Tuesday in December and on the 2 nd and 4 th 

Epiphany Carols 

13 th Baptism of Christ 8am Holy Communion , Tuesdays.in January at 2.30pm in the church 

10am Morning Service 

hall. 

20 th 3rd Sunday of Epiphany 10am Holy 

Lunch Club on the 2 nd Friday of each month 

Communion 

for those on their own. To book please 

27 th 4th Sunday of Epiphany 8am Holy 

phone 01590 645800 the week before 

Communion, 10am Family Service 



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ACCOUNTING 

Every Cloud 34 

Margaret Clarke 9 

ARCHITECTUAL SERVICES 

Extension Design 50 

Plan it Design 24 

ART 

Andrew Halliday 10 

BARBERS 

Sears 34 

BATHROOM/KITCHEN/BEDROOM 

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K&B Installations 5 

Lentune Property Services 52 

Paul Longden 47 

BUILDING/PROPERTY SERVICES 

Ancient & Modern 19 

Mat Watson 44 

NF Home Improvements 50 

CARE SERVICES/HOME 

Appletree Careline 6 

St George's 42 

CARPENTRY/JOINERY 

Andrew Day 46 

JH Joinery 26 

CARPETS 

John Cooper Carpets 44 

CARPET/UPHOLSTERY CLEANING 

New Forest Carpet Clean 44 

CATERING 

Buffet Belle 8 

Solent Kitchen 10 

CHINMEY SWEEP 

Mr Sweep 22 

CLUBS/SOCIETIES/CHARITIES 

The Coates Centre 2 

Organ Society 59 

COMPUTERS/WEBSITES 

FI Computers 31 

Paul Wood 21 

DECORATING 

Calico 24 

Catherine Perham 47 

Décor Aid 43 

Painted Ladies 22 

Payne & Sons 33 

Index of Advertisers 

DENTAL 

Dorset Denture Clinic 20 

Dr Raquel Valentim 16 

Highcliffe Dental Practice 71 

Solent House 39 

DOUBLEGLAZING/REPAIRS 

Double Glazing Specialist 14 

Double Glazing Repair 42 

Hampshire Window Service 43 

DRAINAGE 

First Choice Plumbing 72 

ELECTRICIAN 

B&R Electrical Ltd 24 

Browning Electrical 19 

ESTATE & LETTING AGENT 

Collins & Butler 52 

Hayward Fox 23 

New Forest Cottages 48 

Winkworth 18 

EVENT PLANNING 

Tasha Mae 8 

EVENTS 

Oakhaven Santa Dash 64 

FENCING 

Timber Trade 32 

FINANCIAL ADVISOR 

Affinity 40 

FLORIST 

New Seasons 12 

FUNERAL SERVICES 

Tapper Funeral Service 61 

GARAGE DOORS 

Christchurch Garage Doors 31 

GARAGE SERVICES 

Harfield Motors 31 

GARDENING & LANDSCAPING 

Bowercot Garden Design 50 

GardenWorks 30 

Great Garden Design 33 

GATES 

Jeremy Arnold 26 

GROCER 

Holland's 34 

GUTTER CLEANING 

CJ Skyvac 14 

HAIRDRESSER 

Pollyanna 46 

HEALTH 

Mploy Healthcare 9 

Wesses Knee 39 

HEARING 

Home Hearing 20 

INSURANCE SERVICES 

Ellis & Co 19 

LADIES FASHION 

Time & Tide 34 

LOCKSMITH 

New Milton Locksmith 63 

LOGS 

MCV Logs 25 

MOBILITY 

Pennington Mobility 20 

NEWSAGENT 

The Village News 52 

NURSERY 

Hordle Explorers Nursery 62 

OVEN CLEANING 

OvenU 43 

PET CARE 

Sophie's Pet Care 12 

PICTURE FRAMING 

Picture Perfect 46 

PLASTERING 

Mike Thomas 47 

PLUMBING & HEATING 

First Choice Plumbing 72 

Mike Thomas 47 

P.A. Blake 19 

Stephen Harris 49 

RESTAURANT/HOTEL/PUB 

South Lawn Hotel 12 

The Smugglers 27 

SOLICITORS 

Dagless & Whitlock 22 

Heppenstalls 40 

TAXI 

Ocean Cars 31 

TRAVEL AGENT 

Milford Travel 16 

TREE/HEDGE SPECIALIST 

Street & Parker 30 



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