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We have a range of articles for this edition and

news on some initiatives for the village. MOS

Historical Record Society has started a major

project called “Local History Lives” and, MOS

League of Friends Health Hub, has organised

free blood pressure checks during October.

There is also much going on with charities

under the umbrella of MOS Charitable Trust—

see the double page spread on pages 42 & 43.

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• Local History Lives 4

• NF Artisans: Woodcraft 9 & 10

• Through the Hurst Narrows 15

• Clear Skies 16

• Coping with drought in the garden 19

• Local Walk 21

• Back in Time 23

• In the Garden 27

• Wildlife Matters 61

• 29 (answers 62)

• Parish News 31-34

• Free walk in blood pressure checks 6 & 7

• Hampshire’s Armed Forces 37

• Local Noticeboard 39-45

• Community Centre 47

• MCV 51

• Church Services 55

• Useful Numbers 59

• Mini TGN 57

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Let your fingers find your

family history in and

around Milford-on-Sea?

Milford-on-Sea Historical Record Society

[MOSHRS] has started a major project called

“Local History Lives” which may help you

find the answers to these and other

questions about your family’s history. The

project has been made possible through

grants from the National Lottery Heritage

Fund, Hampshire Archives Trust, Hampshire

County Council, Milford-on-Sea Parish

Council as well as a contribution from

MOSHRS. It is also supported by volunteers

from MOSHRS and Milton Heritage Society

and if you are interested in helping, please

make contact through our website at

www.milfordhistory.org.uk

Three new local history search aids will be

launched on the MOSHRS website over the

next twelve months. The Research Library,

Names Directory and Parish Registers will

serve the needs of local and family historians.

If you want to find out what Milford was like

a hundred or two hundred years ago, then

you will be able to dip into our Research

Library. You may find your family or your

house among the 150 research articles

published by MOSHRS. Each article will be

available in a word searchable pdf file with

the text readily convertible into a speech file.

Looking for a particular house or family? A

good place to start will be our Names

Directory which will search through over

75,000 local records. Successful searches will

provide source references for you to

investigate more deeply. The directory will

draw on many historical records relevant to

Milford including census records, churchyard

burial records, parish rate books, and taxation

records going back to 1327.

1594. The registers of the ancient parish of

Milford include the baptisms, marriages and

burials of Milford, Hordle, Milton and

Pennington, so they cover a very wide area

from Highcliffe in the west to Priestlands in

the east, and from Holmsley and Wootton

Bridge in the New Forest, and south to the

sea. The registers include Milton’s from 1654

onwards and Hordle’s from 1754 onwards.

Pennington records were included in

Milford’s registers until it became a separate

parish in 1839. Our records continue until

1837 when life events were registered

centrally.

We shall announce the launch of each search

aid as it becomes available and we shall

feature each one in future issues of Village

Voice. Over time we shall add more articles

and records so if your ancestors don’t turn up

immediately, try again later. Training videos

will be available with each search aid as well

as workshops and talks to promote their use.

“This far-sighted and ambitious project looks

to make research material widely available

and in a form that suits the needs of users.”

Hampshire Archives Trust.

“Whether you come from an old village

family, are new to the area or are viewing

from afar, you will be able to use these

search aids to investigate your family history

and to learn something of Milford’s rich

history." Chris Hobby, chairman of MOSHRS.

“The three new research aids that will be

made available through the Local History

Lives project will be an invaluable resource

for local historians. They will help us to gain a

better understanding of those who lived in

our area and enable us to examine the social

history in our villages." Nick Saunders,

chairman of Milton Heritage Society.

If you are searching for some really old

ancestors, then you will be able to explore

our Parish Registers which first started in



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Oakhaven 10

A stunning 10 mile trail run through the beautiful paths of the New Forest.

Further information can be found by visiting:

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by calling the fundraising office on 01590 677773


New Forest Artisans:

Woodcraft

By Suzanne Ashworth

For over 900 years the New Forest has been managing its areas of woodland. The heathland has

been created by 4000 years of grazing, heather burning and clearance, but the areas of

woodland have also been changed by those who lived and worked in the area. Used for hunting

throughout the centuries the practice of silviculture has also been vital across the wooded

areas – raising and tending the trees for the benefit of mankind, including timber production.

Grazing stock prevent the trees developing so enclosed areas have been set aside. During the

Victorian era, 1000 acres was fenced in to create inclosures and the regeneration of traditional

species has expanded since the 1949 New Forest Act.

Originally the natural woodland species were

oak, beech, birch, alder and ash with some

willows, aspen, yew, crab-apple, hawthorns,

blackthorns, and lime trees. Forest dwellers

have engaged in coppicing and pollarding, using

the wood for furniture, fuel, boards, baskets

and fencing as well as to make toys, musical

instruments, pegs, poles, masts and to burn for

charcoal.

Large-scale re-planting has been occurring since

the 17th century to replenish the great trees

felled for the building of naval ships since Tudor

times. The two World Wars further increased

demand for New Forest timber and the planned

management of the wooded areas has

continued. The emphasis recently has been to

restore habitats and improve the lasting

sustainability of the forest.

Artisans using wood in the New Forest today

have a clear desire to protect and value the

timber from the forest, producing their wares

from ethical sources creating unique and

bespoke items. New Forest Marque members

are committed to preserving the wellbeing of

the woodland and celebrating the very special

resources they are using.

one-off! His saw bench can handle timber as

large as 1m in diameter x 6.5m and he prefers

to air-dry over up to two years to minimise the

use of energy. Inspired by the furniture made

by George Nakashima, Kingsley produces pieces

with wavy bark edges and especially likes

working with brown oak as it gradually reveals

its grain and colour. Wild Wood Table prepares

quarter sawn boards for furniture makers and is

known for its clean lines and sustainable ethos.

Another local artisan who takes their customers

wood from the tree to the table, managing the

tree surgery, processing, and crafting of

products is Alex from BearWood. Passionate

about being local, small-scale, and sustainable,

Alex uses wood from trees that are dead,

decaying, or

dangerous. He and his

partner, Rebecca can

be contacted on

07873 578436 or via

email alex@bearwood.co.uk

to

arrange tree surgery,

onsite sawmilling,

timber sales and

bespoke woodwork.

Alex does not want to

waste any part of the felled wood, so they not

only make large custom-designed furniture,

mantels and building pieces, but also coasters,

business card holders, serving boards and even

cufflinks! Even the left-over sawdust goes to a

local campsite for their composting toilets.

Wild Wood Table is one of the companies

creating one-off furniture and items such as

hearths and timbers for building, using air-dried

New Forest timber. Kingsley from Wild Wood

has a shop in Fordingbridge and sells on Etsy

and can be contacted on 07970 666654 or

email kingsley@wildwoodtable.com . He uses a

sawmill to cut sections from the chosen timber, With a motto of Locally Grown, Locally Milled

which is then left to dry with each piece being and Locally Made, BearWood pride themselves

planned and developed with the involvement of in creating elegant and unique items,

the person who has commissioned the item – sometimes incorporating resin and Continued metal. on next page

an individual, traceable, and ethically sourced


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The timber is either kiln-dried, air-dried, or

fresh sawn and each item will take different

times from the idea to the completed design.

BearWood can be seen in operation at events

like the Roydon Wood Fair and the New Forest

Show – Alex just loves talking to people about

his work and to spread the word about his

sustainable approach.

Alex initially trained and worked as a tree

surgeon after studying at Sparsholt College. He

developed BearWood as he felt it was sacrilege

to cut up timber for firewood, so he started

doing his own milling and coming up with other

uses for all the timber remaining from felling a

tree. He likes being able to tell customers which

tree every item comes from and the story

behind each piece of timber that led to it being

made into a unique final product. A table for

outside could be prepared quickly, but an

indoor table, for instance, could take a long

time - a rough guide is that it takes about a year

per inch of wood thickness to dry out before it

can be used indoors.

Musical instruments have been made from New

Forest wood through the centuries and local

luthier, Alex Potter, is now building guitars

made entirely from locally sourced timber. In

general, the musical instrument industry is

heavily reliant on tropical or scarce timbers, so

his focus is to encourage musicians to move

away from this to using sustainable,

replaceable, and recycled timber. Working

closely with sawmills and tree surgeons in the

New Forest including Alex at Bear Wood, Alex

can now provide and prepare wood for all the

components of instruments, building to his

customer’s particular specifications.

Alex trained in London, gaining an MA based on

the reconstruction of lost

musical instruments and has

been working for 10 years as

a luthier, the last four in his

New Forest workshop in

Sway. He runs workshops

and can restore, repair, and

maintain instruments while

building guitars for

individual musicians. During lockdown, Alex

worked on a range of ukuleles, which will soon

be on sale in a Bournemouth music shop. He

can be contacted via his website

www.aspotterinstruments.com and is a New

Forest Marque member.

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Through the

Hurst Narrows:

HMY BRITANNIA

A LOOK BACK IN TIME

threatened by the German Meteor II, she was

sold by her royal owner. Reprieve, though,

was rapid: by 1902 Britannia was back in

royal hands, and there she remained, her

sleek black hull and beautiful lines gracing

many a royal cruise.

With the death of Edward VII in 1910, his

yacht passed to his son, the new George V,

but after just two seasons the Great War put

an end to such costly pursuits, and Britannia

was laid up at Cowes on the River Medina. It

was not until 1919 that the king decided to

refit his vessel and thus kickstart a revival of

the so-called Big Class of boats.

Late-Victorian sightseers at Hurst Castle

would have been in for quite a spectacle

during Cowes Week, for among the

competitors racing through the Hurst

Narrows was the royal yacht. While Queen

Elizabeth II’s HMY Britannia, the last of 83

royal yachts, was synonymous with pomp and

ceremony, her predecessor – and namesake –

was in it for the glory.

Commissioned by Albert Edward, Prince of

Wales (later Edward VII) in 1892, the 121ft

gaff-rigged cutter was built on the River Clyde

in the space of just four months, for the

princely sum of £8,300.

Despite the speed of her construction,

Britannia was in a class of her own from the

outset, winning 24 out of 43 races in her first

season alone. The following year, after an

unbeaten run on the French Riviera, she

moved back north to Cornish waters where

she triumphed over the America’s Cup

defender, Vigilant.

Within five years, the yacht had 219 races

under her belt, but when her prowess was

Not least among those that rose to the

challenge was the American-owned

Westward, which came up against Britannia

on many an occasion. Among these was

Cowes Week in 1920 when, with George V

himself at the helm, Britannia beat her rival

by only a fraction over a minute. These were

truly the glory years for such magnificent

racing machines, and Britannia certainly held

her own.

Yacht design, though, moved on apace, and

by the early 1930s the lighter J Class boats

were taking the honours. Despite a refit to a

matching Bermuda rig in 1932, with an

exceptionally tall wooden mast, Britannia’s

winning streak was over, and her final race

was in 1935. Just months later, on 20th

January 1936, the ailing George V died at his

Sandringham estate.

After winning 231 races over 42 years, the

king’s beloved yacht was – at his request –

stripped of her spars and fittings and towed

south of the Isle of Wight into the English

Channel, where she was scuttled with a

simple wreath of flowers in the aptly named

waters of St Catherine’s Deep.

Tricia Hayne, Membership Secretary, Friends

of Hurst Castle. The group was formed in 1986

to support this historic building, which is

owned by English Heritage. Why not join us?

For details, contact trjhayne@gmail.com


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Clear Skies

Welcome to Clear Skies, a quick summary of

night sky items for the month that you can

look for from your garden or a suitable

window.

to Saturn, which is about the same

brightness. Remember, If your moving object

has flashing lights, it’s a high altitude plane

and if it crosses the sky in about 1 second or

less, it’s a meteor (shooting star)!

Someone mentioned to me that when they

were looking for the ISS (see photo) in midsummer,

they also saw a few other objects

moving amongst the stars, although they are

fainter than the ISS. There are in fact many

satellites orbiting the earth, although 2/3 of

them are actually space craft debris and junk.

Once something is launched into orbit, it

tends to stay there for many years. Since

October is another poor month to see any

reasonable ISS passes, let me introduce you

to “Tiangong”. This is a small Chinese space

station, launched last year. Passes that are

worth looking out for, are on Oct 12 at

6.50pm and 8.25pm, then 13 th at 7.25pm,

14 th at 8pm and 15 th at 7pm. All passes are

fairly low in the south and they move close

Regarding the ISS itself, it can be seen

towards the end of November in the

evening, specifically 18 th and 20 th at 6.30pm,

then 5.45pm and 7.20pm on the 19 th .

Jupiter and Saturn are now visible in the

south, after sunset. The moon passes Saturn

on the evening of 5 th Oct and 1 st Nov, then

Jupiter a couple of nights later on 8 th Oct and

4 th Nov.

There is a local astronomical society in the

area and they operate the observatory on

the top of Toothill in Rownhams. The next

public evening viewings are on 21 st and 22 nd

Oct. For November the dates are the 18 th

and 19 th . For more information about

opening times and updates due to the

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Coping with drought in

the garden

As I write this there is a subtle change in the

air after the long hot summer. Mornings are a

little cooler, it’s starting to get dark earlier,

and in the last few days the rains have come in

torrents!

So what better time than now to reflect on this

summer’s gardening because I’m convinced

that hot summers are the future and maybe we

need to start planning for it.

What has done well in your garden and

managed to cope with the heat and lack of

rain?

I’m sure that all gardeners are guilty of being

seduced by something lovely in the garden

centre, then we get home and think “ Where

shall I plant this?” It may be very happy or it

may fail miserably but with the challenging

summer we have had, maybe it’s time to think

about analysing your plot a bit more and the

conditions you are expecting plants to grow in.

What sort of soil have you got? Is it sandy and

free-draining, or maybe you have clay or just

average soil? If you have recently moved into a

new house it’s odds on that you will have a

mixture of stones and builders’ rubble as well

as soil. How much sun do you get and where

and when? What areas are in shade or semi

shade?

For successful gardening, the mantra has to be

“right plant, right place”. By taking a good look

at what conditions you have in your plot, seeing

what has done well for you and what has failed

this summer, you are already part way to

avoiding disappointment in the future.

You may find that there are plants that you

really like but they let you down every time.

Maybe it’s time to stop growing them and find

something different instead. As gardeners we

have to learn to

accept that

there may

be some

things that

are just not

going to

flourish in

our gardens

and after all,

there truly is a plant for every location, it’s just

a case of doing a bit of research.

Mulching is the key to helping plants to survive

drought. By using a mulch in the autumn and

spring your soil structure will be improved.

Adding organic material makes the soil airier

and aids root development and drainage.

So what do we mean by mulch? It can be a

layer of garden compost or well rotted manure

at least 3 inches thick, spread over the soil

surrounding plants but avoiding the plants

themselves. Bark clippings are an alternative as

is leaf mould compost and there is also spent

mushroom compost but this is not suitable for

all plants so it’s worth looking up the benefits

and drawbacks of it on something like the RHS

website. Gravel, grit and stones or slates also

help conserve moisture and can be a decorative

feature of a garden.

Adding organic feed like pelleted chicken

manure or fish blood and bone early in the

growing season will boost healthy growth and

make plants better able to withstand extreme

conditions. Planting smaller plants earlier in the

year so that they can get well established

before the peak of summer is another way to

encourage strong growth.

There are many lists of plants available for hot

and dry situations, from Mediterranean types

with grey hairy leaves to succulents like sedums

and ornamental grasses.

So my advice for coping with drought is to

spend a little time now assessing your garden.

Have a look at some plants suitable for hot, dry

conditions on the internet or from plant

catalogues, see what you like the look of and

maybe consider growing something different

next year. Improving growing conditions with a

little forward planning and caring for your soil,

will pay dividends. Preparation is all, especially

if we get another hot summer!

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Milford on Sea to Barton on Sea

This is a stunning cliff-top walk with great views across

to the Isle of Wight. The walk is about 3.5 miles and can

be extended to go on to Mudeford or by starting from

Lymington or Keyhaven.

The clifftop village of Barton on Sea dates back to Anglo-

Saxon times and is tucked into a corner of Christchurch

Bay, with the town of New Milton behind it inland. With

a population of which 38% are retired people, Barton on

Sea is less busy than its neighbours. There are signs of

coastal defences and inland views across farmland.

A Walk by Suzanne Ashworth

The cliffs rise to 34 metres and form part of the Barton

Beds – soft rocks full of fossils such as gastropods and

shark teeth. It is under attack from inland water

seepage and from coastal erosion too and has been

disappearing at a rate of at least 1 metre per year,

which results in some parts of the path and cliffs having

disappeared. You need to take care to walk along some

sections.

Cliff top path

One section near Milford on Sea is “officially” closed,

but can be walked, at your own risk and in single file in

some places. Last time we walked here, there were still

intrepid cyclists riding along the path, but you could not

say that the whole route is now truly accessible for

wheelchairs or buggies.

If you walk just from Milford to Barton it takes about an

hour each way. There is limited scrambling access to a

couple of muddy, rocky, and shingly sections of beach if

you are agile, and some seats to sit and enjoy the views

nearer Barton on Sea.

Milford on Sea has lots to offer to make a day of this

walk – playgrounds, more walking along the sea, cafes,

pubs, shops and the green, which often hosts events

such as the annual music and art festivals. There is a

shady green riverside nature reserve across the road

from the beachside area as well as paths from the car

parks around the other reserve at Sturt Pond and on to

Hurst Castle.

Half way Point

Suzanne Ashworth: After growing up in Southampton and

spending many days in the New Forest area, I moved away

for several decades – mostly to Wales. I have recently

returned and now live in Lymington with my fiancé, Robbie

and our Pembrokeshire border collie, Cwtch – keeping her

well exercised has given us a chance to explore the

wonderful areas of forest and coastline nearby. https://

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Soft sandy cliffs


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The BBC was officially founded as the British

Broadcasting Company (now the British

Broadcasting

Corporation).

British archaeologist

Howard Carter

discovered the tomb of

the Egyptian pharaoh

Tutankhamen. On 26th

November he reached a

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EVERTON NURSERIES

GARDEN CENTRE &

Camellias

Restaurant

The New Forest’s leading, family run,

garden centre, offering you the quality

and choice from our own 25 acre

nursery.

Whether you’re looking for bulbs & bedding or

trees & shrubs, we are sure to have something to

suit your needs. Our knowledgeable staff are

always on hand to help and advise.

If it’s a gift you are after, then why not come

along and browse our houseplants or gift area.

There are lots of lovely ideas.

And after all that shopping rest a while in

Camellias with a slice of cake and a cuppa,

or even one of our home cooked lunches.

Everton, nr. Lymington, SO41 0JZ

Tel: 01590 642155

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During October & November

October is the best time to try to repair some of the damage the heat of Summer has done to

lawns, ours looks more like a brown scrub with colour provided by weeds; scarifying and

reseeding as necessary can help.

The moist weather following the drought/heat just past, has encouraged a new flurry of

weed growth, we can all do our best to try to keep on top of this pestilence.

Garlic and other hardy alliums can be planted in the open.

Winter lettuce can also be planted out under glass e.g. cold-frames.

Herbaceous shrubs that have been in one place for a long time or have got too big will

benefit from splitting up and discarding the central section. Replant in the new position, and

pass the spare plants to your friends.

Shrubs that have grown a lot during the warm weather, will benefit from half the length of

their new growth being pruned to reduce the danger of damage from wind-rock. The soft

growth can be added to the compost.

Now, while the soil is still warm, is the time to plant bare-rooted plants; along with Spring

Bulbs, Daffs in October and Tulips in November. The early gardener gets the best bulbs, you

can leave the dried up and shrivelled ones for latecomers.

Early Sweet-peas can be sown in November in tall pots or rootrainers, and over wintered in

cold-frames.

Continue tidying up perennials, and Summer pots. Move the delicate plants under-cover.

Plant indoor Hyacinths and Hippeastrum (amarylis) for flowering around Christmas. Leave at

least the top above the soil.

As the dark days approach now is a good time to clean the glass to maximise light levels. To

maximise heat levels, fit bubble-wrap; of course this will reduce light levels—yet another

balancing act of life.

Raking up dead leaves under roses will reduce the chance of fungal disease such as

black spot.

Mulch bare soil with compost/leaf mould.

We welcome any questions that you may have, and we'll do our best to help.

We have been keen gardeners for over 30 years, opening our garden over 18 years for the

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As part of our monthly programme of

popular music concerts by top professional

artists we are pleased to present:

Tuesday 11th October, 2.15pm:

Pete Shaw.

Tuesday 8th November, 2.30pm:

Chris Powell.

At All Saints' Church Hall,

Greenbank Close, Milford on Sea,

SO41 0SQ. Visitors welcome. Tickets

£10 on the door. (Members £5.)

Another opportunity to enjoy singing some of

your favourite hymns and choruses from

yesteryear

Saturday 29 th October, 3pm to 4pm

Milford-on-Sea Baptist Church, SO41 0RN

Followed by refreshments

Requests to Jenny on 01425 613094 or

jyates43@btinternet.com by 15 th October please.


The Old Clock House - 22 High Street - Milford-on-Sea

Tel: 01590 644410

Parish Clerk: Graham Wells : Assistant/Planning Clerk: Niamh Morrison

clerk@milfordonseaparishcouncil.gov.uk Website: milfordonseaparishcouncil.gov.uk

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2022

Parking & Traffic Issues

The Parish Council was pleased to receive

a visit from Nick Adams-King, Cabinet

Member for Hampshire County Council’s

Highways Operations, at the Parish

Council meeting of 22nd August. This

meeting was also attended by nearly 30

residents, mainly from Keyhaven, to hear

about any proposals Mr. Adams-King

recommended regarding the parking

issues experienced along Salt Grass Lane

and New Lane.

Mr. Adams-King reported that many

coastal locations are being affected by

parking issues in areas of natural beauty.

He suggested that any changes to the

parking regulations would require a

Traffic Regulations Order (TRO), this

would require a period of consultation

prior to a proposal being suggested, then

a subsequent consultation on any

proposal and it was unlikely that it could

be undertaken this year. However, he

would be discussing the way forward

with HCC officers so that something

could be achieved for next spring/

summer. He also reported that local

authorities were considering additional

campervan parking bays in existing car

parks, thus offering more suitable

facilities.

Mr. Adams-

King also

reported that

there had been

some jetting of

the drains near

to the school

but this had

not improved the flooding which occurs

near to the bus stop and outside the

school. Further investigation is due to

take place with work planned for a

Sunday in September.

Mr. Adams-King reported that there was

a consultation on imposing 20mph limits

in the county and this had received over

6000 responses. However, it was not

universally supported and only some

areas of high density and particular

perceived danger would be considered.

Further information on the consultation

should be ready by the spring of 2023.

Additional details on this discussion can

be found on the Parish Council’s website

under meeting minutes.


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Response from Milford on Sea Parish

Council to Pennyfarthing Homes’

online consultation relating to

Strategic Site 7 - known as

Swallowfields Park, Manor Road

Milford on Sea

LOCAL PLAN

The site SS7 in the New Forest District

Local Plan 2016- 2036 was adopted for ‘at

least 110 new homes and public open

space’. The Parish Council considers that

the proposed 191 new homes will be an

over development of the site resulting in a

cramped environment and will put an

excessive strain on infrastructure and

public services.

DESIGN AND LAYOUT

The Parish Council wish to see detailed

designs of the proposed dwellings. It is

felt that the housing at the Swifts is lacklustre,

unattractive, dated and very

ordinary. There is an opportunity for this

development to enhance the area rather

than following a standard mass

development pattern.

We note that the affordable housing is

largely situated directly under the comms

mast. We wish to have every assurance

that this is acceptable and safe.

PRE-CONSTRUCTION

Prior to any works commencing all

remedial works to the Public Open Space

at the land adjacent to the school must be

completed to resolve the problems with

the unsatisfactory condition of this land

and the consequent liability concerns

from its use by the public and the school.

Provision of traffic lights at the Everton

junction of B3058 and the A337 must be

mandated and works commenced before

construction work starts.

The Parish Council trusts that, and will

look for, evidence that new-build

standards will be shown to be coping

with the problems of climate change and

energy costs.

We welcome the provision of footpaths,

cycle routes and the provision of a

pedestrian access to the site from the

B3058 opposite the school.

Protection of existing trees is imperative

as is the retention of existing hedges.

More tree planting will be welcome.

DRAINAGE

Drainage and sewerage problems are of

great concern to the village. Mains

sewerage from this new development

must not connect to existing pipework

which is already overloaded causing

major issues at Keyhaven with frequent

spills onto roads and into Sturt Pond.

The Parish awaits proposals from

Pennyfarthing on how it intends to deal

with this major concern.

CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Access to the site as suggested by

Pennyfarthing at the N E point of the site

to be installed with the essential proviso

that construction traffic must avoid

school start of day and end of school

times.

A condition must be imposed that all

construction traffic parks within the site.

No parking can be tolerated in Manor

Road, Manor Close, Knowland Drive or

other neighbouring residential roads.


The Public Open Space provided must be

ready for leisure and informal play

before the first residents arrive. This

land must be prepared to a high

standard. Councillors are very aware of

the failure of the ground preparation at

the neighbouring Swifts development.

We wish to be advised of the

specification of the Alternative Natural

Greenspace.

Pennyfarthing to ensure that no topsoil

is removed from the site leaving verges

and green areas in poor condition. We

note the inferior state of these at the

Swifts development.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

We welcome Pennyfarthing’s

commitment to provide affordable

housing in accordance with government

policy that 50 per cent of the dwellings

on the site must be within affordable

housing guidelines. We regret that the

largest proportion of such housing is

categorised as being for first time

buyers. The cost of such housing, even

discounted, will be beyond the means of

many people currently registered on the

not be sold on as second homes but will

remain within the affordable housing

provision.

We look for reassurance that the provision

of affordable housing will not be eroded

when plans are submitted.

GENERAL

We note that Pennyfarthing has adopted

the name Swallowfield Park as a working

title for SS7. Perhaps “Swallowfields”

minus “Park” may fit in better with its near

neighbour, the Swifts.

The Parish Council intends to engage with

more village feedback at public meetings.

Homesearch Register. We ask for

evidence that the provision of the

affordable housing on this site will

answer the registered needs of the

village. We also wish to be reassured

that the allocation of affordable housing

will follow current regulation in that

tenants or lessees will have a strong

connection to the village and that,

contrary to the statement in

Pennyfarthing’s consultation, shared

ownership will not contain the right to

‘staircase out’ so that a property will

become owned completely by the

resident. This provision will ensure that

the less expensive Please housing mention at the The site Village will Voice when responding to adverts

VILLAGE DIRECTORY

The Village directory used to be in paper

form available from the Parish Office or All

Saints Church Hall.

This is no longer the case, all clubs,

societies in Milford, Hordle and the

surrounding area can now be found on the

Village Voice/Lymington Directory website

in the local life section as local information.

Website link:

https://lymingtondirectory.co.uk/

category/local-information/

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New Parish Councillor

The Parish Council is pleased to

announce that Mr. Bernard (Bernie)

Bennett has been co-opted onto Milfordon-Sea

Parish Council. Bernie brings with

him a wealth of experience in a number

of different areas and will be a true asset

to the Council.

A full list of all your Parish Councillors can

be found on the councils website.

Milford is Moving

Not literally, or in an emotional way!

The Parish Council is in discussion with

Hampshire Highways Department on the

possibility of relocating the “Welcome to

Milford” signs situated at either end of

the village. If you have not spotted them

recently, this is because they are covered

by hedge growth for much of the year.

Added to this they both straddle a ditch

which makes it difficult to plant and

maintain a flower spread that can be

found on the approaches to Lymington or

New Milton. It is hoped the highways

authority will agree on a suitable location

that makes the entrance to the village

more attractive.

New Parish Groundsman

Due to the continued expansion of

Milford, in November 2021 when setting

the budget for the current financial year,

the Parish Council agreed that an

additional part time Grounds Maintenance

Operative would be required for the

second half of the financial year. It is

hoped by the time of this publication

someone will either be in place or ready

to start. Although the position will give

support to the current Grounds

Maintenance Operative, it is envisioned

that the new person will look after the

Upper & Lower Pleasure Grounds,

Studland Common & Meadow and other

parcels of land owned by the Council.

Therefore, the Parish Council will be able

to continue providing facilities and

amenities in good safe condition for all

residents and visitors.

Open Space Land at “The Swifts”

Milford-on-Sea Parish Council continue to

refuse acceptance of the land behind the

school in its current condition. Many

residents will be aware of the most recent

incident which reinforces the councils

position.

The Parish Council has commissioned a

professional evaluation on the entire site

by an agronomist. It is hoped that this will

finally confirm our suspicions and can be

used in further discussions with

Pennyfarthing Homes and NFDC so that

the land can be made fit for purpose and

eventually transferred into Parish Council

ownership.

Cost of Living Crisis! What Crisis.

Biodegradable dog waste bags remain for

sale in the Parish Office still at £1 for a

pack of 50. It’s the only item in the country

not to be increased. You can’t burn or eat

them though!


01590 643033

www.collinsandbutler.co.uk

57 High Street, Milford on Sea, Lymington, SO41 0QG


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T: 01590 750063 M: 07501 636064


Hampshire’s

Armed Forces

The county of Hampshire is unique in

having bases within its boundaries for

all three of the Armed Forces: the

Army in Andover, Navy in Portsmouth

and the Royal Air Force in Odiham. It

has the largest Armed Forces

community of any county in the

country at 200,000, the equivalent of

a district council area. This

community includes serving military

personnel, veterans, their families and

dependents, cadets, reservists and those

injured in duty. There is a large Gurkha

population in the north of the county.

There has always been a strong partnership

between the Forces and Hampshire County

Council. But this was strengthened when the

Council first signed the Armed Forces Covenant

in 2011, to ensure members of the armed

forces community have parity of access to

employment, commercial and public services as

other citizens.

Hampshire’s Armed Forces helped the Council

in its Covid response, with reservists and

permanent military personnel assisting with

emergency deliveries of PPE to hospitals,

building a new hospital ward on the Isle of

Wight, setting up testing centres, and getting

food and other supplies to residents and

community organisations. Hampshire forces

also frequently assist the Council with

emergency flooding events and other

emergency work, such as strengthening a weak

bridge in Romsey recently.

The County Council has recently won national

awards for their partnership work with Forces

families, particularly for the way the Council

support Forces children, who, in their school

years may change schools sometimes twelve

times. The Council also provides holiday ‘Poppy

Pods’ at Tithebarn Outdoor Centre for forces

families to enjoy time together, and Mental

Health First Aid services for personnel and

veterans who need it.

The Diagram shown is taken from the SSAFA charity

website, a partner with Hampshire in upholding the

Armed Forces Covenant.

commemorative military events, including a

Flag Raising Day every year, attended by

councillors, staff and the public. This year, the

Council also celebrated the 40 th Anniversary of

the Falkland Islands conflict, as well as hosting a

military Platinum Jubilee event.

An Armed Forces Act, which reinforces the

Covenant, has now passed through Parliament

and is expected to be set in statute in late 2022.

In line with the Covenant, Hampshire County

Council will look to strengthen its work with

partners and Forces families in the coming

years.

You can find out more about Hampshire County

Council’s partnership work for our Armed

Forces and other relevant information here:

• hants.gov.uk/community/armedforces

• ssafa.org.uk

• the Forces Connect app (from your app

store) also provides local advice for

military personnel and veterans

• bills.parliament.uk/bills/2822

Cllr Fran Carpenter

Hampshire County Councillor

New Milton North, Milford &

Hordle

01425 614665 / 07867 502624

In addition, the County Council puts on regular

fran.carpenter@hants.gov.uk


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Lymington Bowling Club

Come and Join us

Established players and newcomers

all welcome

In the heart of Lymington – behind the football ground

The Pavilion, Avenue Road, Lymington, SO41 9GJ

FREE PARKING AND BAR

Indoor short mat bowls commences in October

Enquire now about this year’s bowling season and if you’re new to the

sport, take advantage of our 50% discounted

1 st year membership subscription and free coaching.

For full details email - clubsec@lymingtonbc.co.uk

Website www.lymingtonbc.co.uk

07572615617

01590381558

ppgm01@outlook.com


LOCAL NOTICEBOARD

(Helping Older People New Forest)

A client recently told me ‘if it wasn’t for you,

we wouldn’t know how to do this’. It

reminded me that it is indeed often difficult

to know who to turn to for help, or where to

go for information, especially when you’re

battling with officialdom.

HOPe is a local registered charity: our service

is home-based – yes, we come to you if you

wish, and is completely free of charge. We

will try our best to help you or point you in

the right direction to someone who can. Call

07842 204 829 or email through our website

www.hopenewforest.org

Friends of

Hurst

Castle Keyhaven

Since 1986, the Friends of Hurst Castle have

worked tirelessly to support the castle, but

while English Heritage continues work on

protecting and rebuilding the collapsed wall

of the east wing, the Victorian sections of the

castle remain closed to the public – and us.

The magnificent Henry VIII keep, however, is

open to visitors – and FOHC members.

Our volunteers can’t wait to get back on site,

but in the meantime we are still holding some

of our popular social and fundraising events,

and publishing our regular newsletter; why

not join us? To find out more, please contact

our membership secretary, Tricia Hayne, on

trjhayne@gmail.com

MILFORD FLORAL ART CLUB A LOCAL

GROUP AFFILIATED TO NAFAS

WE HAVE A DIVERSE MEMBERSHIP FROM

MILFORD AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP 22/23: £45.00

(INCLUDES FREE ENTRY TO DEMONSTRA-

TIONS OR REDUCED PRICE FOR SPECIAL

EVENTS, AND PRIORITY BOOKING FOR WORK-

SHOPS). VISITORS PAY £7.00 AT THE DOOR.

JOIN US FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND FRIEND-

SHIP, WHILE DEVELOPING YOUR INTEREST IN

FLORAL ART.

DEMONSTRATIONS:

COME AND WATCH A TRAINED NAFAS DE-

MONSTRATOR ARRANGE 5 OR 6 FRESH

FLOWER AND FOLIAGE EXHIBITS WHICH ARE

RAFFLED AFTER THE DEMONSTRATION.

NEXT MEETING: THURSDAY 13TH OCTOBER

2022 , DEMONSTRATION: ALLISON FINCH

“TOY STORIES”.

ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH HALL, MILFORD ON SEA

SO41 0SQ ON SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH

MONTH AT 2.00PM (DOORS OPEN 1.30PM)

CONTACT: INFO.MFAC1@GMAIL.COM

Milford on Sea WI meet on

the 2nd Wednesday of the

month at 7pm in the VCC in Sea

Road. In addition we have 10

interest groups meeting throughout each

month from food to craft to walking to table

tennis and lots more , where our members

get to know each other in a smaller group.

For more information please go to our

website www.milfordonseawi.co.uk

Visitors very welcome.

At least one member of the New Milton Men's Shed gets down to

work digging a foundation's test hole in readiness of the new shed

construction, while it appears that the rest look on.

In fact, it was a morning of shared hard work (we all took turns) with the

usual good humoured banter, resulting in the Engineer's approval for the

go ahead of the next stage, which will be laying the actual foundations at

the Fawcett Field's site.

In a relatively short time since our formation we have been able to get to this point by raising

a healthy amount, thanks to grants and generous contributions from organisations and the

public. We have also done our bit by successfully selling items made by our members on our

stalls at events.

We aim to make our shed not only a social hub for members to meet and chat but a place

where they can undertake practical projects for themselves and for the community, exchange

and learn skills and generally have a good time. If you wish to test the water, we meet every

Friday at the Fawcett Fields Social Club, Christchurch Road between midday and 2pm. Apart

from the members being a friendly bunch, we also have occasional talks and social events.

For more information, please visit our website. https://www.newmiltonmensshed.org or our

New Milton Men's Please Shed mention Facebook The page. Village Voice when responding to adverts

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Milford on

Sea

Members have told us what joining the u3a has meant to them……...

My wife and I joined u3a when we retired and moved to Milford on Sea in

2018. We have found the subsequent almost 4 years in u3a to be the

single most successful experience since moving here. I have eclectic

interests spanning languages, current affairs, wine and nature, to name just a

few, and u3a has allowed me to indulge them all, and more, in a way that no

other club or society could. And to top it all, we have made some really lovely

new friends, so feel very much an integral part of the Milford community.

To anyone considering joining I simply say: come along, join several u3a groups

that interest you, then soak up the experience. Enjoy!

Making new friends.

Trying new things.

Keeping mentally and physically

active.

Local community involvement

Sharing talents and interest with like

minded people.

Enjoying time spent in a group

setting, discussing and finding out

more on a subject that I love.

I joined the u3a to meet new people.

Then found that there were dozens of

sub groups to join.

So - more new friends! Win! Win!

When I think of the u3a I think of the

computer group which I belong to.

I have always been fascinated with

computers and I greatly enjoy the

meetings which give me the

opportunity to keep abreast and stay

up to date.

Before I retired, knowledge of, and use

of computers was essential which I

would greatly miss without the

informative and interesting

topics we cover at our meetings.

I also appreciate all the effort and hard

work our group leader puts in to make

the meetings such a success.

Monthly meetings, on the first Tuesday of the month, are open to all members.

French for Fun,

French Improvers,

Art Appreciation,

Lunch Club,

French Conversation,

Canasta,

Painting and

Singing for Fun,

Spanish for Fun,

Mah-Jong,

Drawing,

Spanish for

Wine Appreciation,

Rummikub.

Photography.

Beginners,

Theatre Trips,

Spanish

Social activities.

40 To advertise call 01590 643969/07801

Conversation.

562358 or e-mail info@lymingtondirectory.co.uk

For anyone in the area who is retired or no longer in full

time employment. Join us for opportunities for learning,

friendship and fun!

I have been a member of Milford on Sea u3a since it started 10 years ago.

In those years I have belonged to five different groups.

I’ve learned a language, finally mastered using my computer, enjoyed games

groups, visits, theatre trips and socials.

Although I’d lived in Milford for some years I hadn’t got to know many people.

After only a few weeks, people were saying hello to me in the shops!

Retirement with the u3a has given me a new lease of life!

I joined our u3a when I was semi retired, but when fully retired I was

persuaded to join the Committee. During my time on the Committee I

sincerely hope I added value, but more importantly the U3A has given me so

much more. Many good friends and fun and interesting activities.

During lockdown many of the groups kept going via Zoom. Who even knew

this existed! But it became a lifeline to many of us. We even had a great

Christmas Party. Now life is back to normal, and as we're facing new

challenges, our u3a will continue to be a large part of my life.

The u3a has been running internationally and nationally for 40 years.

Locally, we are beginning events to celebrate 10 years of u3a in Milford on Sea.

We welcome new members at any time of the year.

Why not join us?

Membership is £15 for the year and you can now join online.

See our website to find out more www.u3asites.org.uk/milfordonsea

Contact us on milfordonseau3a@gmail.com

Membership Secretary 01590 718653

Groups meet throughout the week. You can join as many as you like.

Current Affairs,

Computer Support for

Cycling, Golf,

Economics, Family

Walkers, Wildflower

Book Club, beginners, Computer History, Historical

Topics, Psychology

Appreciation, Bird

Play Reading, Enthusiasts, Excel

Discussion, Villages Watching,

Creative Writing.

Users,

How Things Work. & Explorers (local Table Tennis,

history & visits). Classic Car Group.


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The Milford on Sea Charitable Trust

What do we do?.....

Milford Volunteer Drivers : People Helping People

Milford on Sea Community Care has changed its name

and other things!!!

There has been some changes to this much appreciated, busy village

volunteer group since it re-opened following the COVID pandemic and lock downs

beginning in early 2020.

We are now renamed Milford Volunteer Drivers! A name which more clearly describes

the work of this voluntary group in the village. Our aim is to continue to provide the gold

standard service of transport for adults who request it, to medical appointments at

hospital, GP surgeries, dentists, chiropodists, opticians, and physiotherapy.

In March 2022 the charity reopened its doors, with a new but much smaller management

committee, together with fewer drivers and office coordinators. Very quickly our client

base grew to pre-pandemic levels and although we have been able to recruit some

replacement drivers and coordinators, we are struggling to provide our usual gold

standard service.

The decision was taken to dissolve Milford-on-Sea Community Care Group as a charity

due to lack of Trustees and committee members. However, we are delighted to now be

known as Milford Volunteer Drivers, who have become a group under the umbrella of the

Milford Charitable Trust and have seamlessly continued to provide our volunteer driver

service, based in the Community Centre.

To ensure this service continues to grow and retains its gold standard status, we urgently

need to recruit more volunteers to be drivers and/or office coordinators. Drivers receive

50p per mile for every journey undertaken, decide when they are available and are

provided with personal liability insurance, car insurance excess and no claims discount.

Office coordinators work in the Community Centre, for as little as 2 hours a month,

organising client’s requests for transport.

If you are interested in joining our friendly volunteer group of people helping people,

please contact Will on 07716 118914.

Magical Milford at Christmas

This project, led by Diana Brushwood and Tracy Haupt, has expanded

over the last four years, to provide a wonderful festive atmosphere in the

village. The Christmas scene on the green and the decorations around the

centre, is enjoyed by all.

Financial support is needed each year and we have over the past four years been very

lucky with business sponsorships, grants and donations. Many local residents also give

up their time to assist with painting, putting up decorations etc.

We have a Facebook page [Magical Milford at Christmas] where we can keep everyone

informed when the Carols on the Green and Christmas lights switch on will take place.


....

It’s an umbrella charity, set up in 2017. It lets local people in Milford,

Everton and Keyhaven, run voluntary projects which benefit local

residents, without all the admin involved in being a charity themselves. We

provide a bank account, insurance, DBS checks for volunteers, and

general advice. This saves the projects both time and money….

Milford Music :Music for a Healthy Mind

2nd & 4th Thursday of every month 2.00 - 3.30

at Milford on Sea Community Centre

This inclusive community music group is open to anyone who likes to sing, or just sit and

listen to the music. We particularly welcome people affected by dementia or any other

conditions, with a family member or carer.

Join us for an enjoyable and relaxing afternoon.

Memory Afternoons

1st & 3rd Thurs afternoon of every month

2.00-3.30 at Milford on Sea Community Centre

We welcome anyone who is caring at home for a relative or friend, either with or without

the person they care for. There are games and reminiscence activities.

When a person experiences memory issues, they and their families are likely to want to

find out what help is available. Jan is our Coordinator for the village and surrounding area.

She is very experienced in working with people affected by dementia, and will be able to

signpost to relevant local services and support, as well as being a sympathetic ear. Just

come along.

The Minibus Project

Before the lockdown of 2020, a group of fantastic volunteers had

raised sufficient funds to purchase a minibus. We now need to revive

this project. A lot of the groundwork has been done, but we need to form a new team to

take forward the running of this vital local transport service.

Are you a good organiser who would like a new challenge? Maybe you are recently

retired and would like to use your skills in the community. Or would you like to drive a

minibus, providing vital support to people in our villages who may be isolated and do not

have access to their own transport?

Please get in touch. Email John on john@whitleyonsea.net or ring Tony on 01590

645404.

...Also in the pandemic ,The Milford on Sea Charitable Trust

were able to respond very quickly and set up Milford Mutual

Aid, recruiting 170 volunteers.

WWW.MILFORDONSEACHARITABLETRUST.COM


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THE PROBUS CLUB OF THE NEW

FOREST Founded in January 1975, The

Probus Club of The New Forest offers a warm

welcome to retired and semi-retired

professional and businessmen.

We have a current friendly membership of 54,

who generally come from Milford on Sea,

Barton on Sea, Pennington, Lymington,

Everton, Hordle & New Milton areas and

meet on the 1st Tues of each month at South

Lawn Country House Hotel, Milford on Sea.

We meet and have morning coffee from 10 to

10.30, then have a small amount of business

followed by a guest speaker on a subject of

local or general interest. Drinks and chatter

are then had at the bar followed by lunch.

In addition to our monthly meetings, we have

a number of social activities to which we

invite wives and partners. These include a

Ladies' Lunch, a Summer Supper and an

Annual Dinner as well as a programme of

visits and also a monthly walk.

Those who are interested in becoming a

member are invited to come as a guest to our

business meeting and be introduced to our

members, with a view to becoming a full time

member. Please contact the Secretary: Mike

Watson mjwmanx@gmail.com

Lymington Petanque

Club We welcome new

members to join us in playing

Petanque (French Boules) - a

fun, healthy and sociable game, inclusive and

suitable for all ages and abilities, from

absolute beginners to experienced players.

Tuesdays 2pm (1.30pm winter) at our terrain

on St Thomas Church playing fields Emsworth

Rd).

Come along - watch or have a go!

www.lymingtonpetanque.co.uk

lymingtonpetanque@gmail.com

Milford on Sea Whist Club

Venue Address: Milford on Sea Village Hall,

Park Road, SO41 0QU.

When : Every Thursday, Time: 2.00 to 4.30pm

Doors open at 1.45pm Costs - £2.00

including scorecard.

Contact details: Linda Cooper

lincooper@btinternet.com Tel: 01590 644571.

NEW MILTON

LOCKSMITHS

LOCKS CHANGED - REPLACED

UPGRADED - DOORS OPENED

ALL WORK FULLY GUARANTEED

07817 525008 (OFFICE HOURS)

OR

01425 612885

Samaritans Purse is an

international relief and

development organisation that

works through local churches

Operation Christmas

Child is an initiative whereby shoeboxes

filled with a selection of fun toys, hygiene

items and school supplies are sent overseas

to be distribute to needy children.

At all Saints Milford we will be collecting lots

of items and in early November there will be

“packing parties” to fill the boxes. Leaflets

detailing the items required are available

from All Saints’ Church, the local newsagents

and the library.

Please bring your donations either to All

Saints Church or the church Office in

Greenbanks Close which is open 10-12

Monday – Friday. It also costs £5 per box for

transport costs. If you can make a donation

please put in an envelope marked for

Beverley – Shoeboxes and put through the

church office letter box.

Certain items cannot be sent i.e. toothpaste,

liquid soap, sweets or anything of a military

nature. However there are lots of ideas on

the website.

www.samaritans-purse.org.uk/occ

I look forward to meeting many of you with

your donations. Beverley 01590 643427

The Railway Club

of the New

Forest meets at The

Railway Club of the New Forest meets at

7.30pm - Brockenhurst Village Hall

Fri 28th October: “Britain’s Last Airliner –

The BAe146” by Steve Robson.

Friday 25th November: “The Devon Belle –

Part 2” by Ken Mumford.


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Latest News from the Milford on Sea Community Centre

After an unusual summer the Centre is remaining optimistic about the Autumn

and hoping that everyone will continue to support it by attending the many and

varied events and activities that have been planned so far.

There is a range of special events coming up: tribute acts for Karen Carpenter

and later one for Elvis, a comedy song afternoon, a big breakfast, a lunch

followed by a classical music ensemble – all to entertain you! And some great

films plus performances from the National Theatre, the Royal Ballet and the

Royal Opera. All details are on our website (as below) – see you soon?

Also, in 2023 there will be two live theatre performances by local actors so if the

stage – or back-stage – is calling you, perhaps you’d like to come along to the

auditions and register your interest? The first is the popular Pantomime – oh,

yes it is! The pantomime will be Red Riding Hood from 19 th –22 nd January. The

auditions have taken place but if you missed them, do contact Brenda Evans on

07702 858987 or email brendavoce@hotmail.com for an update.

The second production will be Alan Ayckbourn’s “Absurd Person Singular” from

1 st –4 th June next year. There will be a read-through on 23 rd October at 6.30pm

and auditions on 30 th October at 6pm at the Centre. Any questions, call Wendy

Mason on 07833 606455 or email wendymason673@gmail.com

Our Diary of Events for the next few months can be found as an insert in this magazine and

below are the events for October. Hope you can join us…

October

Sat 1st 10am-4pm Mynt Craft & Gift Market

Sat 1st 8pm Back to Back Theatre presents: Sleeping Lions by Tom Derrington.

Sun 2nd 3pm Comedy, Cakes & Cava

Wed 5th 7.30pm I Am Mark - Gospel of St Mark - One Man Show

Thu 6th 7pm Milford Movies: Downton Abbey - A New Era

Fri 7th 1pm First Friday Lunch in aid of Bethel Caring Academy

Sat 8th 7.30pm Barn Dance with Murphy's Lore – incl. one course supper

Sun 9th 2pm The Royal Ballet: Mayerling

Thu 13th 7.30pm Folk Club: The Polly Morris Band

Fri 14th 7.30pm Katy Ellis as KAREN CARPENTER Support Act: The Rambling Men

Sun 16th 3pm The Royal Opera: Aida

Thu 20th 7pm Milford Movies: The Good Liar - starring Ian McKellen

Sun 23rd 2pm The Royal Opera: La Boheme

Thu 27th 7pm NT Live: Jack Absolute Flies Again

Fri 28th 8pm JAM - Jazz at Milford: Karen Pitt Sextet

Sat 29th 10am-12pm Indoor Tabletop Sale - £10 per table - sell, sell, sell! Buy, buy, buy!

Sun 30th 9am CC Big Breakfast Adult £10, Child £5, Family (2A+2C) £25

Sun 30th 3pm Elvis Tribute Act (Garry J Foley) incl. interval snacks, dancing optional

Mon 31 st 2pm MOSKIDS Halloween Special

See more in the Diary of Events or on our website: www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk

Box Office: 10am–4pm, Mon-Fri * Tel: 01590 644861 * 9 Sea Road, Milford on Sea SO41 0PH


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MCV News

www.milfordconservation.org

How the tide has turned

The MCV Bird Observatory at Keyhaven was opened in November 2017 after substantial

work by its members and specialist contractors converting an old pump house into the

Pans Bird Observatory. Permission for its ongoing use has been given by the current

landowner Belport (Aubrey) Ltd. The land was previously owned by the Edgar family.

The Pans is subject to frequent flooding. The pump house was constructed in 1965 to

pump water off the land directly into the harbour. The pumping station was last

operated in the early 1990s. Drainage has relied on the operation of a one-way tidal flap

located on the outside of the sea wall. Over recent years the tidal flap has failed

allowing saline water to flow back into the Pans on each high tide producing a brackish

lagoon. The characteristics of the Pans habitat has changed accordingly with a die back

of the reeds an increase in green blanket algae, an increase in typically marine species

such as shrimp, shore crabs and marine fish. The birds, regularly seen from the

Observatory have been seen eating shrimps, Blenny, juvenile Bream and flat fish.

The Pans is a very important area for

many wading birds for both feeding

and roosting purposes. On the

24 th August 2022 a flock over 240

Black-Tailed Godwit were recorded.

Many of these birds having recently

arrived from their breeding grounds

in Iceland. Graham Giddens a BTO

licensed ringer, has recently carried

out a ringing session at the site. The

species ringed included Kingfisher,

Bearded Reedling, Sedge Warbler,

This photo shows a Kingfisher with a Blenny.

Reed Warbler all with a high

proportion of juveniles indicative of a good local breeding season, also Willow Warbler,

Grasshopper Warbler and Yellow Wagtail. This highlights how important the site is for

both breeding and passage migrants.

Currently

discussions are

taking place with the

Environment Agency

and landowner in

order that future

water levels can be

maintained at

optimum levels to

benefit nature.

This photo shows a flock of mainly Black-Tailed Godwit.

Further details about public open sessions and personal entry to the Observatory can be

found on our website.


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CHURCH SERVICES

Sunday Services at 10.30am with Communion being held on the first

Sunday morning of the month

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Online activities each week in conjunction with Highcliffe Methodist Church:

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“At home” Bible study groups

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Wednesday 5 October 7:30 pm “I AM MARK” performance at the Village Community

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OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

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All Saints’ Church

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Church Hill, Milford Branwood Close, Everton

Sun 2nd Harvest Festival. 9am Morning Worship All Saints’, 10.30am Worship Together

Harvest Special All, 10am Family Service St. Mary’s, 5.30pm Harvest Songs of Praise St.

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Sun 9th Climate Sunday 9am Holy Communion All Saints’, 10.30am Worship Together All

Saints’, 10am Holy Communion St. Mary’s, 4pm Confirmation Service All Saints’.

Sun 16th 9am Morning Worship All Saints’, 10.30am Worship Together All Saints’, 10am

Holy Communion St. Mary’s.

Sun 23rd 9am Holy Communion All Saints’, 10.30am Worship Together All Saints’, 10am

Morning Prayer St. Mary’s.

Sun 30th All Souls, 10.30am Worship Together with Communion, Joint service with All

Saints’ and St Mary’s All Saints’, 3pm. All Souls Service of Remembrance, All Saints’.

Sun 6th 9am Morning Worship All Saints’, 10.30am Worship Together All Saints’ , 10am

Holy Communion St. Mary’s.

Sun 13th , Remembrance Sunday 10am , Remembrance Service with Holy Communion All

Saints’ 10.50am Remembrance Service St. Mary’s, 3pm Service of Remembrance All Saints’.

Sun 20th Christ The King. 9am Morning Worship All Saints’, 10.30am Worship Together

All Saints’, 10am Holy Communion St. Mary’s.

Sun 27th First Sunday of Advent. 9am Holy Communion All Saints’ , 10.30am Worship

Together with Communion All Saints’, 10am Café Church St. Mary’s Hall , 6pm Prayer and

Praise All Saints’.

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Sunday Mass at 9 am. Weekday Mass 10am Wednesday The parish office is

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Welcome to our Mini TGN, the small Good Newsletter which aims to focus on good

things which are happening locally; published by the Village Voice and Milford

Community Library.

Library Matters

Knit & Natter: 2 – 4 pm every Monday.

Reading Group: 3 rd Tues of the month, 1 pm in the

Library. Tues 18 th Oct, 15 th November.

Tea & Quiz: Wednesdays 27 th Oct and 23 rd November. £3

incl. refreshments.

Every Thursday – Storytime 10.00 am. Pop In Coffee

morning 10.30 – 11.30. All welcome.

Book Sales: Saturdays 8 th Oct, 12 th Nov. 10 – 12 noon.

NB From October the Library will offer a Warm

Wednesday opportunity where you may read a book or

magazine, do a jigsaw on your own or with others. You

are welcome from 10 until 12 noon.

Poetry Corner:

The ‘Dorset Nose’

Startling to observe on the face of a

Dorset yeoman,

Over his darts and beer,

The powerful nose of a grave and

ancient Roman,

Imperious, austere.

Yet each generation, weaving in its buried Romes

An endless cycle of return,

Unearths among its normal chromosomes

This unexpected urn;

For Caesar’s legions, claiming our land as his

When they had quelled the Gauls,

Did not employ their whole four centuries

Marching and building walls.

Though scorning their master’s treatise on defence,

His interest in Latin prose,

They shared his other tastes – and hence

This flying buttress of a nose.

So some genetic memory of tenderness

Where Roman and Briton join

Can on irregular features still impress

The formal profile of a coin.

Clive Sansom

GODSLOT

This Harvest season we

give thanks for many

things:

our farmers and growers,

the recent replenishing

rain, our families and

friends, community and

local services, many

activities. The National

Health Service.

Thank you God!

Please pray for all those

who are displaced from

their normal lives, for

people everywhere who

need help, in our own

country and elsewhere.

Many people will give

actual help, but please

Pray, Pray and Pray some

more for all the

organisations working to

help our fellow men.

Inexpensive eco tips…

1. 30 % of your body heat goes out

through your head so wearing a

hat indoors can be a good idea!

2. Work out how much water your

Thermos flask holds and boil that

amount for hot drinks when

needed.

3. A scarf can often help keep you

warm.

4. Moving about if you can keep

you warm.

5. Can you arrange a ‘warm hub’ in

your house and leave other areas

cooler?

6. Gloves and socks also help!

What a privilege to have had such

an active Gardeners’ Club in

Milford for 25 years now!

Congratulations to all those who

have made this group so

Messy Church Good to see MCV’s

Thursday 13 th October

Creeks and Saltmarsh

trips starting again in

4pm All Saints.

enjoyable and successful.

Please mention October. The Village Voice when responding to adverts

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• Same Day Repairs

• Central Heating System Upgrades

• Gas Appliance Installations & Repairs

• Bathroom/Shower Installations

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• Landlord Safety Checks

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USEFUL NUMBERS

Emergency Services 999

Emergency police, fire, ambulance, coastguard

Utilities/Travel

Electricity

105 (all suppliers)

Gas escapes 0800 111 999

BT Fault Line 0800 800 151

Southern Water 0800 820 999

Bournemouth Water

Bournemouth Water Leak line

01202 590 059

08005 878 979

Rail Enquiries 03457 48 49 50

Morebus (was Wilts & Dorset) 01202 338 420

National Express 08717 81 81 81

Council & Government

Milford Parish Council 01590 644 410

NFDC 02380 285 000

NFDC Emergency Service 02380 285 250

Hampshire CC 03005 551 375

NF National Park 01590 646 600

Police

Police - Non Emergency, Anti - 101

Social & Neighbourhood issues

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111

MP Desmond Swayne 01425 629 844

Forest Animals

Forestry Commission (24 hrs) 0300 067 4600

Traffic Accidents (emergency) 999 (101 non emergency)

Verderers’ Office (M-F 9-5pm) 023 8028 2052

Community

All Saints’ Church Hall bookings 01590 718 754

All Saints’ Church Office 01590 644 992

Citizens Advice Bureau 0808 278 7860

Community Care Group 01590 641 700

Community Centre 01590 644 861

HOPe 01425 629 009

Milford Library 07950 941 818

Milford Health Centre 01590 643 022

(Out of Hours) 111

New Forest Advice Network 01425 628 750

NHS (non emergency number) 111

NF Disability Info 01425 628 750

Samaritans Southampton & District 116 123 (free)

Tourist Information 01590 676 769

Trading Standards

Contact Citizen’s Advice

Community Information Volunteer 01590 645 404

Village Hall 01590 642 779

Youth Club 01590 644 861

Hospitals/Hospice

Lymington 01590 663 000

Oakhaven Hospice 01590 670 346

Southampton General 02380 777 222

Romsey Hospital 01794 834 700

Royal Bournemouth 01202 303 626

Royal South Hants 02380 634 288

Princess Anne 02380 777 222

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WILDLIFE MATTERS ……... to all of us

Balsam blitz on the

Danes Stream

which are small and easily dispersed by

wind and water.

It is now widespread throughout the UK,

especially along river banks where it outcompetes

rare native species in

ecologically sensitive areas. At times of

high rainfall, where it grows in dense

stands along river banks, it can impede the

flow increasing the risk of flooding. Die

back of extensive stands over the winter

can leave the river bank devoid of

vegetation and exposed to severe erosion.

Teams of volunteers have been out weekly

over the Summer pulling up balsam plants

and leaving them in exposed heaps to dry

out and rot.

This year the combined efforts of the

Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust, under

project leader Catherine Chatters, and the

Milford Conservation Volunteers have

expended blood, sweat and tears with the

sole aim of eradicating Himalayan Balsam

from the entire Danes Stream catchment

stretching from Milford to Hordle.

To date the entire main river and all its side

tributaries have been blitzed at least twice

so we are fairly confident that few plants

have survived this season to set seed.

However, as the seed in the ground can

remain viable for two or three years there

is no room for complacency and the team

will need to carry out further balsam

pulling in 2023 and beyond to ensure that

eradication has been successful.

The plant in question is a tall annual herb

with explosive seed heads, easily identified

as a mature plant with its pink flowers,

fleshy stem and characteristic leaves.

It was introduced as a garden plant in the

early 19 th century and first recorded in the

wild in 1855. It spreads solely by seed,

MCV’s events and facilities are available to everyone. To find out more checkout the

MCV website @ milfordconservation.org


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ARCHITECTUAL SERVICES

Answers Across: 1

Container ship, 7 Motor,

8 Demeans, 9 Coypu, 11

Assam, 12 Area, 13

Twelfth, 17 Oars, 19

Swami, 20 Baker, 22

Updated, 23 Piano, 24

Amusement Park.

Down: 1 Camera

obscura, 2 Notice, 3

Array, 4 Rampant, 5

Hearse, 6 Postman's

knock, 8 Double bed, 10

Oat, 14 Whistle, 15 Hoe,

16 Landau, 18 Armada,

21 Kaput.

DECORATING

Index of Advertisers

Everton Nurseries 26

HEALTH/BEAUTY/FITNESS

Studio Arkell Catherine Perham

17

50 Mos League of Friends Health Hub 6 & 7

Plan it Design Décor Aid

28

26 Nick Hodkinson mobile physical therapy 3

BATHROOM/KITCHEN/BEDROOM/

HOME

Broadview Shading Solutions

Payne & Sons

PC Decorating

36 Prestige

36 Pollyanna

14 Solent Hearing

38 UK Chiropratic

50

29

5

Coastal Bathrooms Tim Penson

18

48 LADIES FASHION

Flair Interiors

DENTAL

56

Moss on the Green

Dorset Denture Clinic

Ice Interior 2

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LOCKSMITH

Highcliffe Dental Practice

Kithenmakers 63

11

New Milton Locksmith

Solent House 60

Lentune Property Services 48

NURSERY

DOUBLEGLAZING/CONSERVATORY

28

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BUILDING/PROPERTY SERVICES

Double Glazing Specialist

Hordle Explorers Nursery

58

25

Ancient & Modern 59

Double Glazing Repair OVEN CLEANING

48

Evolve 16 Evergreen Home Solutions 46 Oven Glow 14

Handy two know 26 Forest Edge Home Improvements 12 & 13 OvenU 59

CARE SERVICES/HOME/RETIREMENT

Hampshire Window Service

LIVING

54 PETCARE

DRAINAGE

Borrow a Dog 11

Churchill 44

First Choice Plumbing 54 Paddy's Pool/Grooming 49

St George's 50 Mouland Plumbing & Drainage 50 PICTURE FRAMING

CARPENTRY/JOINERY

ELECTRICIAN

Picture Perfect

Andrew Day 38 Browning 38

PLUMBING & HEATING

11

CARPETS/FLOORING

JP Murphy 14

DJB Plumbing 59

John Cooper Carpets 30 ESTATE & LETTING

First Choice Plumbing 54

CHINMEY SWEEP

Collins & Butler 35

KDL Plumbing

Mr Sweep Hayward Fox 16

48

52

Mouland Plumbing & Drainage

CLUBS/COMMUNITY

New Forest Cottages 53

50

Sky Blue Property Management P.A. Blake

Lymington Bowling Club 38

3

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EVENTS

Stephen Harris 24

New Forest Organ Society 30

Oakhaven 10 8 SCHOOLING

CURTAINS/SHADING/SHUTTERS

Palais des Vaches 2 Durlston Court 64

Broadview Shading Solutions 36

Singing down memory lane 30 SOLICITORS

Just Shutters 10

FINANCE/INSURANCE

Dagless & Whitlock 52

Forecast 46 TAXI

FIRE INSTALLATION/SUPPLY

Ocean Cars 49

New Forest Fires 49

TREE/HEDGE SPECIALIST

FLORIST

Street & Parker 22

New Seasons 28

VENUE

GARAGE

The Garage

Palais des Vaches

8

2

GARDENING & LANDSCAPING

WELDING

A W Parker

Watson Welding

20

14

WINDOW & GUTTER CLEANING

Magnolia Landscaping 35 MD Window & Gutter Cleaning 3

Jeremy Arnold Gates 20

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