Village Voice June July 19

MILFORD GARDENERS’
CLUB
Milford Community Centre
7.30pm,Doors open at 7pm
June 19th: The history of the cottage
garden, Neil Lovesey, Picket Lane Nursery
July 17th: Out evening ‘Ivy Bank’, Vinegar
Hill. A glass of wine & a wander around
this beautiful garden (6.30pm start,
members & their guests only for this
evening). Details of this and our
programme for the year can be found on
our website
www.milfordgardenersclub.co.uk
Milford on Sea Community Panel
The Community Panel News held its
AGM in April with representatives
from 16 local organisations. It was
agreed that the Panel should continue with its
information strategy for the village. The Big
Info Day was a great success and could be
repeated annually. The idea of a village
minibus was again discussed and 1 member of
the group agreed to take the project forward.
If you would like to get involved in the minibus
initiative, or are interested in the work of the
Panel, please contact Jenny on
jenny@whitleyonsea.net The next meeting is
on Tuesday July 2 nd at 6pm in the Community
Centre Café.
Milford on Sea Dementia Action
John Whitley, the treasurer, decided
to raise funds himself for the group
by entering the Isle of Wight Ultra
Challenge. John successfully completed his
challenge , walking and running 52 kilometres
along the coastal path in just under 11 hours,
raising £1,300 so far, to support local activities
for people living with dementia, and their
families. He would like to thank everyone who
has sponsored him. John said it was definitely
the most challenging event of his life, far
Milford on Sea Youth Club
Facebook: mosyouthclub
T:01590 644861 mosyouth@hotmail.com
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.
Milford on Sea WI
Village Community Centre
7pm, 2nd Wednesday of
the month except August
12th June: Author Judy Theobald
10th July - Summer Party
E: jancollinsdesigns@yahoo.co.uk
W: www.milfordonseawi.co.uk
harder than any marathon he has run. Anyone
still wishing to support Dementia Action by
sponsoring John can do so online at https://
cafdonate.cafonline.org/9163
Milford on Sea Befrienders The
committee has carried out an audit
to ascertain the views of all
befrienders and befriendees and the results
were very positive. It is heartening to see how
the lives of so many have been changed for the
better as a result of a simple regular visit with
a cup of tea or a weekly outing. There are
many strong relationships that have been
created and it would appear that both sides
are benefitting with some moving on to
become real friends and others who were
nervous about getting out and about, are now
active members of our community and
enjoying social events in the community centre
for instance. Both sides say they have learnt a
lot from their new friends. We are all
heartened that a simple gesture is having such
a positive effect on the community as a whole.
if you would like to be part of Milford
Befrienders, please get in touch with Steve
Anderton on 01590 637088 or email
befrienders@steveanderton.com
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