VV april may 22

Milford on Sea WI
Our group is thriving in the
village and we have welcomed
many new members in the last
year which is wonderful.
The programme for April , May and June is as
follows:
April 13 Gail Pettifer "A history of happiness "
May 4 ( note change of date) Annual Meeting for
members only
June 8 Meg Dunford "Hearing dogs for the deaf"
Our annual membership is due in April.
Please see the website for further details and
contact information milfordonseawi.org.uk
RSPB NEW
FOREST LOCAL
GROUP
The New Forest local group of the Royal Society
for the Protection of Birds plan to hold two indoor
meetings in April and May. On Wednesday 13 th
April the group will welcome local naturalist
Richard Coomber for a fascinating talk on
“Wildlife Wanderings Down-Under.” Then on
Wednesday 11 th May Dr Susan Clarke will give two
mini presentations about our New Forest “Silver-
Studded Blue Butterflies” and “Caterpillar
Survival.” Meetings start at 7.30pm and are held
in the Lyndhurst Community Centre, central car
park, High Street, Lyndhurst SO43 7NY (doors
open 7.00pm).
Three local outdoor meetings are planned in April
and May. From 10am to 1pm on Saturday 16 th
April the group will visit Franchises Lodge, the
new RSPB reserve (SU 228 166), meeting initially
at Telegraph Hill car park on the B3078 near
Nomansland. On Saturday 7 th May, from 10am to
1pm they will observe early summer migrant birds
at Pig Bush in the New Forest (SU 362 050). Meet
in Pig Bush car park on the B3056 Beaulieu Road.
Then on Wed 25 th May from 10am to 1pm the
group will visit HIWWT Fishlake Meadows Reserve
at Romsey (SU 357 221), location and parking
arrangements to be confirmed later.
All meetings are subject to current covid
restrictions. For any further information, please
email NewForestGroup@RSPB.org.uk or visit the
Group’s website www.rspb.org.uk/groups/
newforest Those taking part in field trips should
wear suitable, dull coloured clothing and sturdy
footwear. Admission at indoor meetings for nonmembers
is currently £5.00 per evening.
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Milford on
Sea Stroke
Support
Group
Could you share a skill, talent or hobby
with our group members ?
Our Stroke group meets every Tuesday
morning to enjoy the company of others,
help build their confidence and try new
varied and informative activities.
We are looking for people who enjoy
working with others and have a rapport
with people recovering from a Stroke.
A group session might include:
• Playing an instrument and/or run a
musical session
•
Run a yoga or exercise group
•
Give a talk on a topic of interest
•
Hold a ‘no bake’ cookery session
•
Share some childhood memories
through photographs and objects
Please contact us with any ideas which
you would like to share with our group
Our team of volunteers will be available
to help and some expenses
reimbursement is available subject to
discussion.
Tony on 01590 645404 or Sue on 01425
615299 would appreciate a call to
discuss your ideas further – Thank you,
we look forward to hearing from you
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