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cover. Christine’spaintingscan be seen with
otherlocal artistsatthe MilfordArt Group
exhibition at All Saints’churchhall—see local
noticeboard fordetails.
Resultsare nowinfor theLeagueofFriends
Your+Healthsurvey—pleasesee pages6&7
forthe results.
Lovejams &preserves?Suzanne Ashworth’s
article is full of insightsand informationon
produce available locally.
Allthe best,Jacqui
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• Bringing HistoryHome 4
• NF Artisans:Jams&Preserves9&10
• Throughthe HurstNarrows15
• Keepingthe colourgoing 17
• Local Walk19& 21
• ClearSkies22
• In theGarden27
• Wildlife Matters 61
• 28&29(answers62)
• Parish News 31-34
• Your+HealthSurveyResults 6&7
• Whichcouncil does what? 37
• Local Noticeboard 39-45
• Community Centre 47
• MCV53
• ChurchServices55
• Mini TGN57
• Useful Nos59
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BRINGING
HISTORYHOME
Belsito(or MilfordVilla), and
WilliamSaville-Kent
Over the years many of the older properties in
the village have succumbed to demolition and
their grounds used for multiple housing. Belsito
is one ofthese, its site isnow South Court and
Merlin behind thedental surgery.
The first confirmed, although un-named, record
occursinthe Churchwardens’ RatingListof1793
when theratewas paid by George Heywood. He
died in 1795 and his widow was recorded in the
churchwardens’ accounts as contributing, in
1797, a guinea, and a further guinea at
Lymington, to a fund against the threatened
invasion by the French; she was described as ‘of
The Cottage, Milford’. She was the aunt of Col.
Henry Tufnell Roberts and of Major Charles
Morrissy Roberts who later lived at Milford
Lodge, next door, and Everton House
respectively. She was also indirectly related to
the Reynolds ofMilford House, the Rivett family
and Mrs Whitby’s family. When she died in
1824, she left the property toher son inlaw,
Auguste des Champs delaTour, amember of
the French emigrée forces stationed in
Lymington, who had married her daughter,
Anna Maria, in 1816. In the 1851 Census the
house was recorded asMilford Villa and the de
la Tours livedthere until 1863 when Anna Maria
died. It was still Milford Villa onthe first edition
(1870) Ordnance Survey, but, by the time of the
1882 Newlands Estate Survey, it was in the
Wests’ ownership and renamed Belsito Villa,
perhaps asareminder ofMrs West’s times in
Italy. In 1898, William Saville Kent bought the
house and added an upper story and
greenhouse.
In earlier life William had been connected with
the murder of his 3 year old half-brother,
Francis Saville Kent, atRoad near Trowbridge
which scandalised Victorian society. Francis was
one ofthe children ofSamuel Saville Kent and
his second wife, Mary Drewe Kent. Samuel’s
first wife Mary Ann had died at the age of 44 in
1852 and had produced for him 10 children, the
majority of whom had died in infancy. Samuel
soon remarried, marrying the children’s
governess with whom, it was believed, he was
having anaffair whilst his first wife was alive.
Thechildren from hissecondwife, especially the
son, were preferred by their father to those
from his first wife, causing resentment in the
other children from their father’s lack of
affection. The story is the basis of the book The
SuspicionsofMrWhicher by Kate Summerscale.
William spent little time at Belsito, spending
much of the last 24years of his life inAustralia,
becoming Commissioner ofFisheries in Western
Australia and arenowned marine biologist. He
wrote, among others, The Great Barrier Reef in
1893, for decades
the authoritative
work onthe reef,
and The Naturalist
in Australia in
1897. On one visit
back to this
country he gave
William Saville-Kent
Mrs Patsy
Cornwallis-West
of Newlands apair
of cultivated
pearls, having
perfected the
technique for
growing them.
This led her son, George, to establish a
syndicate to exploit Kent’s process of pearl
culture, but Kent died in 1908 without revealing
his secret, just as we shall never know what, if
any, involvement hehad in the murder! He is
buried in All Saints‘ churchyard, his grave
originally adorned with corals from his time in
Australia. His widow, at her death in 1919, left
thehouse as aholiday home for clergyand their
families, which it remained until it was
demolished.
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around 1 in 3 adult residents of Milford on Sea.
RESULTS
You said, as shown in the chart (1) below,
a pharmacy and blood tests locally were
considered the two most important
requirements with 91% and 92% of
respondents citing these as either
very or quite important respectively.
The remaining 6 options provided were
also considered quite / very important
by a clear majority (70%+) of respondents.
Chart 1: Please
indicate to
what extent you
personally think
it is important
that each of
the following
services should
be provided
by the Milford
Medical Centre
by selecting
one answer for
each row.
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A follow-up (open-ended) question was
also included to provide respondents with
the opportunity to suggest additonal health
needs or services that had not been included
in the preceding question:
In response to this question:
68% (1,015) provided AT LEAST ONE
suggestion
22% (334) provided ONLY ONE suggestion
14% (207) provided TWO suggestions
16% (237) provided THREE suggestions
A summary of the top ten responses to this
open-ended question is shown in chart (2)
- along with the number of responses each
attracted in total.
What happens next?
• The league of Friends will discuss
with the NHS Clinical Commissioning
Group the results of the YOUR+HEALTH
SURVEY.
• The League of Friends will keep
residents of Milford on Sea informed
of the progress.
• Full details of the YOUR + HEALTH
SURVEY can be found on www.
healthhub-milfoldlof.co.uk
Chart 2:
Suggestions for additonal health needs or
services that had not been included in the
preceding question
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Number of people in MIlford on Sea
50 100 150 200 250
Eye clinic
Physiotherapy
Age of survey participants
35-44
25-34
18-24
17 or under
45-54
55-64
65-74
75-84
85+
Prefer not to say
Other
Chiropody
GP appointments
Women's Health
Minor injuries
Dermatology
Consultants
X-rays
Respite care
Keep fit
Men's Health
Cardiac Nurse
Nutrition/weight loss
Mother and baby clinics
Diabetes clinic
NHS Dentist
Percentage of male, female and
‘prefer not say’ survey participants.
Male
Prefer not to say
Female
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New Forest Artisans:
Jams & Preserves
Thesoiland climateofthe area, particularly along thecoast,isideal forthe cultivation of many
By Suzanne Ashworth
berries, with strawberriesbeing themostpopular. Sincethe 1800sstrawberrieshave been grown
andsoldinthispart of Hampshireand were once themainstay of some village’s life.Duringthe
pickingseason, children were often missing fromschool to join in theharvesting andrailway lines
were built to take thefresh fruit quickly to Londonand otherurban areas. Demand hasdropped
sincethe 1960s when cheapimports flooded themarket, butanyonewho hastastedthe freshsun
-warmedlocal varieties would agreethattheycannotbesurpassed in sweetness, fragrance,and
taste!
Visitingalocalfruit farm is agreat dayout and
it is excitingfor children to experiencethe
excitement of lookingout theripenedberries
andtakingthemhometoeat or to enjoyona
picnic.91% waterand rich in vitamin C, iron
andpotassium berrieswill notcontinue to ripen
once pickedsolookout forthe readyones.
With atraditionallyshort season, fruit
preservation hasdevelopedalongside the
growing andthereare several artisan makers of
jamsand preservesinthisarea. Jams, jellies,
andmarmalades areheatedwithwaterand
sugaruntil“setting” occursdue to thepectin
contained (inapples, blackcurrants,and plums)
or added to thefruitsand then usuallystoredin
glass jars.Aftersugar duties were removedin
1874, theproductionofjams andpreserves
became abusylocalindustryinfruit-growing
areas.New Forest artisansare keeping this
productionalive with diverserangesofjams,
jelliesand savourypreservesusing locally
grownfruit andvegetables, includingtomatoes,
squashes, andzucchini. Theusual setting
temperatureisabout104 Cand traditionallyan
open panmethodisused. More commercial
productionusesvacuum vessels. Jams and
preserveswillkeepfor averylongtime until
unsealed.
by PaulineGoodall andIhave nottastedjam
likeitsince my Nanwas alive!The Goodall
family have farmed since1912 andare open for
pick-your-own fromlate May onwards(South
Baddesley Road, SO41 5SG).There is aseasonal
farm shop andPauline will sometimes have
some jam leftwhen they areonlystillselling
pumpkinsand Christmas trees, butmaybe get
some if yougotovisit to pick strawberries,
cherries,new potatoes, blueberries,
raspberries,blackcurrants,orredcurrants to be
surenow to missout.The availabilityofeach
fruit is updatedontheirsocial mediapages and
in thelocalpress …..
Once youhave tasted oneofthe locallymade
preserves, themass-produced supermarket
versions will just nottaste toogood–
Lymington’sGoodall’s strawberry farm hasa
limited amountofjam andmarmalades made
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…. Notfar away in Hordle, Jenniferofthe Naked
Jam company
hasestablished
athriving
business, making
jamsbyhandin
traditional
coppers
saucepans using
only ethically
sourcedlocal
produce.
Inspiredbythe
example set by
herMum
seekingout localand foraged fruits. Jennifer
aims to “capture as seasoninajar” andtobuild
relationships with localgrowers andfarmers.
After winninganationalmarmaladeaward in
2011, shehas developed many newtaste
combinations–this allstartedwhen hersister
hadcancerand cravedthe taste of real homemadejams.
If youwould like to findout howto
do this yourself,Jen runs workshopsand canbe
contactedon01590 683381 or jen@nakedjam.co.uk.Why
nakedjams? Only thebare
naturalingredients areused.
localfarm shops andnurseries or contacther on
Facebook or 07599294293. She createsproducts
based on localraw ingredients, inspiredbythe
natural tasteand smalloffresh fruitand
vegetables, most of whichissourced from
Sopley Farm andthe NewForestFruit Company.
Ewelinaisamember of HampshireFareand New
Forest Marque, demonstrating hercommitment
to high standardsand thenaturalenvironment.
Growingupinalargefamilywhere culinary
knowledge andgrowing producewas part of life
andshe was taughttonot only commune with
nature,but also valuetraditionsand customs.
Each of theHome Pantry’s products hasastory
behind it andcombineflavoursand thelearning
instilledinher by her family.Withher partner
havingworked locallyasa chef forthe last12
years,Ewelinahas been able to also embrace the
tastesoftheir adoptedcountry.
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Also using producefromlocalsuppliers,Ewelina
in her Home Pantry in Sway’s BarrowsLane
units, produces handcrafted jams, chutneys,
pickles andmarmalades with no artificial
preservatives.
This young
developing
businesswas
foundedonly
oneyearago
andrecently
won abronze
roundel in the
2022 World’s
original
marmalade
awardsand
offerssome
very intriguing
flavours! Just to
mention afew
thereisapple,squashand ginger, spicedplumor
peachand vanilla jam as well as chocolate apple
spread.Ewelina’s artisan produceissoldat
Lymingtonand Brockenhurst markets,many
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Through the
Hurst Narrows:
HMY Britannia
thedecks ensured that Britannia was
capableofflying allthe flags required of a
royalvessel, herclipperbow representeda
breakfromthe past.Her fittingout wasfar
from conventional, too –not leastbecause
theQueen’s children wouldbeonboard.
From sandpits andslidestolifeguardsand a
month’s supply of freshmilk, it wasa
dauntingtask, takenonbyActing Captain J
SDalglish,widely known as Fish. His
‘Letters from aFishtohis Admiral’ make
fascinating reading!
TheRoyal Yacht Britannia©Marc Millar
Many apassage on HMY Britannia sawher
slip throughthe HurstNarrows. If you were
luckyenoughtobewatching from Hurst
Castle, youmight have spotted theflag at
Keyhaven YachtClubloweredin
acknowledgementofthe royalyacht, with
Britannia returning thesalutein
time-honoured fashion.
Afterthe pompand ceremony, funand
communityspirit of thePlatinum Jubilee
celebrations,bothnationwide andin
Milford on Sea, it seemsonlyfittingtogive
HMY Britannia herspell in thespotlight.
Ordered just twodaysbeforethe death of
King George VI,inFebruary 1952, theroyal
yachtwas intended both to transportthe
royalfamilyaroundthe globeand to serve
as ahospital ship should theneed arise. Too
late to offerconvalescence for theailing
King,she wentontobecome ahighlyvisible
symbolofthe Queen’s reign,logging atotal
of 1,087,623nautical milesduringthe
fulfilmentof968 visits.
The412ft(126m) steam-powered yachtwas
built by John Brown&Co, theScottish
shipbuilderthatwas also responsible forthe
QueenMary andthe QueenElizabeth.Just
weeksfromthe coronation, shewas
launched by thenew Queen at Clydebank
on 16 April1953.
Ayear after thelaunch, allwas ready for
theinaugural royaltriptoMalta,the first of
over600 portsin135 countriestobevisited
duringher royaltenure. Perhaps fittingly,
thefirst royalpassengerswere theyoung
Prince Charles andPrincessAnne, with the
yachtgoing on to become afamilyholiday
homeamongthe Scottish islands, andlater
ahoneymoon ship for four royalcouples.
Alongside herroleasafloatingpalace and
royalhideaway, Britannia played an
importantpart in diplomaticrelations, not
leasthelping to evacuate British nationals
caught up in civilwar in South Yemenin
1986. Visiting headsofstate included
severalUSpresidents,fromDwightD
Eisenhowerand Ronald Reagan to Bill
Clinton. Theshipwas also no stranger to
business affairs,astately reminderofthe
economicvalue of themonarchy. Andstill
shefound timetoturnupatCowes Week.
Britannia’s final formal role came in July
1997,whenthe last governor of Hong Kong,
ChrisPatten,joinedthe Prince of Waleson
board following theceremonial handover
of theterritory to thePeople’s Republic of
China. After 44 years of loyalservice, the
much-lovedroyal yachtwas
decommissionedon11December1997.
TriciaHayne,MembershipSecretary, Friends
of HurstCastle.The group wasformedin1986
to support thishistoricbuilding, which is
ownedbyEnglish Heritage.Why notjoinus?
If thetraditional three maststowering over
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Keeping
the
colour
going
This hasbeenafantastic year forroses and
earlyflowering perennials but as we move into
high summer, thegardeninJulyand August can
sometimes starttolookalittle tired andin
need of aboost. Cuttingbackearly flowering
perennialslikegeraniums,poppies andcatmint,
that have peaked, will sprucethingsupfor a
start. Give them aliquidfeedand they will send
up new foliage in afew weeks. If youhave
grownrepeat flowering roses,deadheading and
feeding will bringasecond flush of bloom.
But in themeantime,whatwill give some
instantcolour? It looksasthoughweare
headingfor adry spelland topofmylist are
salvias andpelargoniums. Thereare so many
different kinds of salviastochoosefrom. They
have lovely aromaticleavesand will flowerwell
into theautumn.
Thereare elegantspikedoneslikesalvia
nemerosa whichcomeinshadesfrompinkto
softpurpleand giveheight in theborder. Cut
theflower spikesdownwhen they have
finishedflowering andnew ones will come.
Then thereare thetallshowy ones like
“Amistad” whichisadeep purple,or“Loveand
wishes”arich burgundy,justtomention a
couple. Thereare plenty of others.Theseare
bigplants, andcan grow to ametre or more but
so worthhaving, andI’vehad Amistad
flowering rightintoNovember.
Then thereare bushy ones like “RoyalBumble”
or “Hot lips”togivealovely “pop”ofbright
redorpinkinthe border.The greatthing about
salvias is that they arehardy andbeeslove
them.Likeall newlyplanted plants youneedto
keep them well watereduntilestablished but
they will repayyou with alongseasonof
colour.
Theother groupofplantsIhave fallen in love
with is pelargoniums.You cangrowthemin
pots,orbaskets,orplant them in theborder
andagainthere is ahugerange of shapes,
coloursand forms.Theyare alsoverydrought
tolerant. Iparticularlylikethe oneswith
scentedleaves. Youcan’t always findthem
easily butI’veseen“Pink Capitatum” inthe
localnurseries andit’s afabulousplant for
flowering allsummerlong.
Agoodway of keeping thecolourgoing is to
grow things in pots so that youcan move them
around to fillgapsand have instantcolour
whereyou want it.
Lilies, alstroemeriasand agapanthus allbloom
in thecomingweeks.Theyoftencomebursting
outoftheir pots andIfindit’s worthrepotting
them into somethingthe next size up.
Alstroemeriasand agapanthus like thesun but
lilieswill lastlongerinsemishade.
Hydrangeas andfuchsiasare alsogreat for
colouratthistime of year.Fuchsiaswillflower
rightintoOctober.The more showy ones tend
to be tender butthe hardytypes will floweron
andon.
Thereare many differentvarieties of
hydrangeas,lace cap, mophead ,paniculata or
speciesand if youdoalittle homework youcan
have them floweringfromJulytoSeptember.
Thecolourisdictatedbywhether youhave
alkaline or acidsoil.
So my toptipfor keepingthe colour goingisto
grow things in pots fornow andmovethem
around to whereyou want colour.You can
plantthem in thegardenwhenconditions
improve. And,ifthisheatwave persists, don’t
forget to waterthem each day!
Pleasemention SueCrabb The,(Chair)MilfordGardeners’Club
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Holmsley Inclosure
AWalk by Suzanne Ashworth
SU2227 0036 BH24 4HY
Small carpark by Holmsley Gatehouse, whichisaholidaycottage. Abeautifulareaofmixed
woodland notfar fromthe disusedrailway track and near Holmsleycampsite,which was
developedonthe oldWW2baseand hasaRAFmemorialonsite.
In additiontothe wood andheathland walksthere are enchantingtracksthrough theInclosure
itself.Thishas conifers andbroadleaved trees, lots of tracks andstreams forwalkingand cycling
andofferswalksofvarying lengths to suitall.
Thecar park is notlarge andwellhidden, so go early in busy seasons, or join theInclosure from
theCastlemain trackorthe laneacrossthe heath.
When thelockdown endedinsummer 2019, we were amused andsomewhatirritated to find
onepreciouscar park spacetaken up by acouplewho hadset up theirdeckchairs in theshade
actuallyfacing theircar boot!Whatawaste.
If youwanttoextend your walk or make aday of it youcan continue fromthe railway track up
theheath to some beautiful ponds, onecompletely coveredinsummer with waterlilies.
Continue across theheath anddownthe tracks towardsBurbush andyou will suddenly com
uponWhittenPond.
Whitten Pond near Burley,approachfromBH234EF or 8EESU2041 0124
Thereare many ways to approach this New
Forest watering hole, whichisusually
surroundedbycommoners’livestocktaking
adrink or resting. At thebaseofWhitten
Bottomthe pond is fedbynumerous
streams andruts, whichare filledwith
rainwateratwet times of theyear.
Thenarrow tracks becomerushing streams
in winter.Wefirstdiscoveredthisplace one
quiet late Spring morning. Thepondwas
tranquil anddesertedapart fromponies and
cattle, hummingwithdragonflies and
damselflies. Theabundant waterlilieswere
just opening–an enchanting place.
Unfortunately,thispondisalso much more
easily accessed fromthe carparkatBurbush
Hill between Burley Street andBransgore
andisveryverypopular in thesummer.
After theCovid-19 lockdown thepondwas
surroundedbyhordesofnoisy people with
radios, barbecues, andevenlittle boats –
more like ahot dayatBlackpool.The car
park wasfulland theroadalmost
impassable duetoillegal parkingonboth
sides–all theNew Forest rangerscould do
wasput warningstickers on thevehiclesand
hope damage to this habitat wasnot too
long-lasting.
Whitten Pond
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A W Parker
Groundworks Contractor
• Digger + operator
half or day hire
• Garden clearance
• Ditching
• Small demolition
• Pathways
• Land drainage
• Soft landscaping
work
• Fencing and
repairs
• Soak aways
• Concrete shed
bases
Email alex@awparker.co.uk
Tel: 07914 387729 Hordle
Website
www.awparker.co.uk
139 Everton Road,
Hordle
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…..forpicnickersand thosewho don’twanttowalk far! Burbushcar park is thestartorend point
forwalkers, ridersand cyclists enjoyingthe disusedCastlemaine
track. This railway wasconstructedbythe Dorchestercompany in
1864 to link Southamptonand Wimborne.Aboggytrack leads to
thepondedges, here is agreatcircularwalk ,which also takesin
theNaked Man post–once theplace wheresmugglers and
convictswerehung. Thepathissometimesmuddy andoften
hilly,but theviews are fabulous, andthe environment varied.
This is afabulousplace to see heather in flowerinsummer.Some
clearance hasleft thesilverbirches in prominence andthere are
manyhigherparts of thepaths affording greatviews.
Via Burley Heath
This is an area of open wetlandand heathsouth of thevillage of
Burley –the cricketcar park is agood place (BH24 4AP) to start
this walk if thelittle carparkmentionedearlierisfull. Very clear
tracks lead across theheath alongside thegolfcourseand will
lead youdowntothe disusedrailway track. Turn leftatthe old
Greenberrybridgeand thetrackswill take youuphilland then
down to Whitten Pond.
Tracks
SuzanneAshworth: After growingupinSouthamptonand spendingmany days in theNew Forest
area, Imoved away forseveral decades –mostlytoWales. Ihave recently returned andnow live
in Lymington with my fiance, Robbieand ourPembrokeshirebordercollie, Cwtch –keeping her
well exercisedhas givenusachance to explorethe wonderfulareas of forest andcoastline
nearby. https://forest-to-sea.online Facebook:forest-to-sea.online
Instagram –alocalphoto everyday –suzieashworth Twitter:@suzashworth
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Clear Skies
Welcometoclear skies,aquick summary of
nightsky items forthe monththatyou can
lookfor fromyourgardenorasuitable
window.
Augustisthe monthofthe Perseids meteor
shower(as Imentioned last year).
Unfortunately,onthe evening of thepeak
(August12th),it’s alsothe fullmoon, soitwill
be quiteachallenge to see anyshooting stars. If
youdowanttotry,remembertolookinthe N-E
about1.5 hoursaftersunsetand trytohidethe
full moon behind some treesorabuilding. The
pictureisareminderofwhatyou could possibly
see in aclear dark sky.
late evenings andwillbewithusthroughoutthe
first half of thewinter.
TheInternational SpaceStationispassing over
us in theearly morninghours formostof
Augustand early September.The firstpassthat
will be visible is on 15th Septemberaround
8.45pmand also on the17th,19th, 21st. On
the16th Septemberthe pass is around 7.50pm
andsimilarlyonthe 18th,16th,18th and20th.
Thereisalocalastronomicalsocietyinthe area,
andtheyoperatethe observatory on thetop of
Toothill. Thenextpublic evening viewingison
12th August (for thePerseids),togetherwith
26th and27thAugust. ForSeptember thedates
are the23rdand 24th.Toverifyifthe
observatory is open (due to weather)and to
findout more informationpleaselook at the
facebook page –Solent Amateur Astronomers.
https://www.facebook.com/
groups/906124436125287/?ref=share.
Incidentally thebright star to theleft of thefull
moon,isJupiterthatisstarting to appearinthe
StephenMcCann –
Solent AmateurAstronomers,
http://www.solentastro.org/
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Solstice, and July marking the end
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‘Design is individual and unique in its appeal to each person,
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If you are looking for a local Architect for advice, Studio
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GARDEN CENTRE &
Camellias
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TheNew Forest’s leading, family run,
garden centre,offering you thequality
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During August & September
August is high Summer when the heat is maintained but day-length becomes noticeably
reduced towards the end of the month.
September is more mellow, day-length shortens rapidly as it progresses.
• Scruffy Lawns will benefit from scarifying. Also, patches can be reseeded with a gently
loosening of the top and addition of good quality seed. If dry pre-moisten and keep moist until
growth is established. If and when you cut the lawn, don’t over cut it and remember to
compost the clippings.
• Summer pruning of fruit trees produces less soft growth than winter pruning. Birds and
squirrels love the ripening fruit of plums and cherries, so protection is beneficial. And
remember, these beasties are awake and feeding while we are in deep nod. The prunings of
raspberries can be shredded (or finely chopped up) and added to the compost.
• Keep harvesting and devouring crops before they become tough, and there are some late veg
can still be sown under glass: Rocket, Endive, Chicory, spring Onion and spring Cabbage.
Japanese Onions can be planted in September.
• Keep Brassicas protected from pigeons, they will strip all the new growth.
• August is a good month to “hedge”, so those shears need to be sharp and oiled.
• Many shrubs will benefit from trimming back new growth, this will let the small shoots harden
before the Winter blasts. Hebes should be pruned back after flowering.
• If dry, camellias need a good soak, they are now developing next year’s blossom.
• If wet, you can start moving plants around the garden.
• Now is the time to collect ripe seed. It is not necessary to collect weed seed - they spread
perfect well without help. That is unless a re-wilded garden is desired.
• At the risk of sounding like a cracked record, keep head-heading.
• Continue watering pots and new plantings, and keep fed.
• We can’t let our Daisies droop, so keep herbaceous plants supported until they have finished
flowering.
• Daffodils and other spring bulbs should be planted in September. Tulips are best planted in
November. Buy fresh and plant fresh.
• Cuttings of tender perennials such as Salvias or Penstemon can be taken in late Summer, they
need to be kept moist and warm.
• Remove the greenhouse shading.
• Any bare ground will love some unctuous compost spread over it.
• And, most importantly, if it’s hot just sit back and enjoy your garden, and ignore the weeds.
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
National Garden Scheme. Since moving to the New Forest area we have been recreating a largish
garden whilst getting used to the new soil conditions.
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The Old Clock House - 22 High Street - Milford-on-Sea
Hampshire - SO41 0QD
Parish Clerk: Graham Wells
Assistant Clerk: Niamh Morrison
Coastal Footpath
Some time ago the Parish Council
discussed the possibility of undertaking
some much needed work to the footpath
that leads past scholars retreat field. This
path often became unpassable during the
winter months and walkers, at times, used
the adjacent field to walk upon which
caused some damage to both the fencing
and the field. However, this path
does not belong to the Parish Council and
some lengthy discussions were needed
with the Land owner, Barker Mills Estate.
Permission was also required from
Natural England before any work could
commence.
Barker Mills Estate were very supportive
and thankfully Natural England responded
fairly quickly and in favour.
Tel: 01590 644410
Email: clerk@milfordonseaparishcouncil.gov.uk
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2022
Website: milfordonseaparishcouncil.gov.uk
Lets hope it stays in place for several
years without falling into the sea!
Graham Wells (Parish Clerk), David Horne (Chair of MCV),
Martin Gretton (MCV Co-Ordinator) , Josh Mantock (Parish
Groundsman)
Parish Councillor Vacancy
A vacancy has arisen for the position of
Parish Councillor.
If you feel you have something to
contribute to the village of Milford-on-
Sea which will only take a few hours of
your time each week we would be glad to
hear from you.
The Parish Council are in the position of
co-opting (i.e. an election for the post has
not been requested).
If you are interested, please contact the
Parish Office for further details. The
closing date for applications is the end of
July.
Two members of the MCV along with the
Parish Groundsman and Clerk started to
transport 7 tonnes of aggregate to the
site on 15th June, filling in the deep ruts
that had occurred over many years. A
further 5 tonnes of material was also
taken to the site on 22nd June and the
job was finally completed. This section of
path is now safe to walk during the
summer and should be free from large
puddles during the winter.
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BARNES LANE REC
Girls Cricket
Barnes Lane Recreation Ground and the
Chris Walford Pavilion provide a much
needed facility to hundreds of Milford
residents both young and old alike.
It is a true “golden” asset within our
community with a wealth of activities
haven taken place at the recreation
ground over many years. Like all major
assets the cost of upkeeping such a
facility is often substantial, but the Parish
Council continue to ensure funds are
available to make sure the facility
remains in good condition and usable by
everyone. Additional funds and grants
have also been obtained by other groups
including the Football Club, Men’s and
Girls Cricket Teams, NFDC, Hampshire FA,
Sport England, Sponsors and Private
Donations, all of which have helped keep
Barnes Lane Rec a thriving hub of activity.
Recent improvements
include; A new artificial
cricket wicket, new
cricket practice nets
and runway,
resurfacing of the car
park entrance, new fencing, additional
machinery, safety doors to the pavilion,
clearing of vegetation encroachment,
verti-draining and improvements to the
playing surface.
In addition to all of this and as reported
in the last edition, there are plans to
undertake major internal renovations to
the Chris Walford Pavilion which will
mean that all the modern day
requirements for such a building will fully
comply with the standards expected.
Georgia Barber, Pippa Mellor, Millie Bence, Maisie
Barber, Kayla Phillips. Ellie Lane, Daisy Wills, Evie
Hayward, Clover Dunn, Ellie Courts
Milford Girls Cricket Club continued its
extraordinary month of sporting
achievements by winning the Girls
Dynamos Cricket Hampshire County
Final at the Ageas Bowl on Tuesday
28th June. Having won the New Forest
qualifying event a few weeks earlier, a
squad of 10 Milford girls travelled to
the Ageas to play off against eight
other regional winning teams from
across Hampshire.
The Milford girls were absolutely
unstoppable and showcased quite
outstanding skills and cricket. The girls
hit a huge 567 runs, and only conceded
a total of 104 over the four matches
they played. They took 32 wickets
during the day – 12 run-outs, 15
bowled and 5 caught and only lost four
wickets.
Boundaries and sixes flowed with all
the girls contributing and the direct hit
run-outs were breath-taking to watch.
Even the Ageas Bowl coaches/
personnel were awestruck!
After a final match in which they took a
staggering 10 wickets Milford were
crowned Hampshire Champions.
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All the girls learnt to play Cricket during
the first lockdown in March 2020, via
homemade videos sent to them by their
coaches. Once restrictions eased, the
girls started to train in earnest at
Barnes Lane Rec and have not looked
back since. This year the Milford Girls
Cricket Club welcomed another 15 ‘new
recruits’ and the 30 strong club all
attend weekly training sessions at the
recreation ground.
Below is a picture of the recent
presentation day, with Ex Arsenal and
Scotland Goalkeeper, Bob Wilson
awarding the many prizes on the day.
Youth Football
Milford-on–Sea Youth Football club
celebrate its 20th year in 2022 and the
club has gone from strength to strength
each year. There are currently over 250
young people playing football at Barnes
Lane with 14 boys teams and a newly
formed girl team. The age range covers
from U -7’s to U -18’s. All of these teams
play in official leagues including
Bournemouth, New Forest, Hampshire
and Dorset leagues.
Running all this is no mean feat and 25
adult volunteers give their precious time
to encourage the young people at the
club to do their best and enjoy the
experience of playing sport.
Recent success includes the U—15’s
being promoted and the U—13’s coming
runners-up in the play-on-the-pitch
tournament held at St. Mary’s Stadium in
Southampton.
The club is also encouraging young
people to take a route into refereeing
and have 5 young people interested in
this area of the game.
News In Brief
The Annual Internal Audit of the Parish
Council’s accounts took place in June
and we are pleased to report that
everything balanced to the penny.
Details of the Parish Council’s finances
for 2021/22 can be found on the
website.
During a storm last year the canopy at
the bowls club was completely
destroyed. A new canopy has been
erected that will hopefully stay in place
for many years . The cost of this was
covered by the Parish Council’s
insurance policy.
A project to replace two bridges at Mill
Meadow, plus the MEG Bridge,
Boardwalk and Steps to Blackbush Road
has been delayed due to certain permits
being required. The good news however
is that the project will be funded in total
via mitigation funds from the
development at The Swifts.
The MCV are hoping to undertake some
path work over the next few weeks to
address areas of standing water and
sections that require the topping up of
gravel.
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Interpretation Board
As previously reported, an interpretation
board was suggested to be placed on
Studland Meadow detailing much of the
fauna and flora of the area. The board
would also include information on the
Orchard and pay tribute to Tony Locke,
previous chair of the Milford
Conservation Volunteers (MCV), who
gave a great deal of his time and
expertise to this area, so much so that
the Parish Council agreed for the Orchard
to be known as “Tony Locke Orchard”.
off Blackbush Road and the creation of
the village pond in the lower Pleasure
Grounds.
Under Sandra’s leadership MEG won
several awards, including the Hampshire
Wildlife Trust’s Dutton prize for
conservation management and also
received certificates from New Forest
District Council in recognition of MEG’s
outstanding voluntary
contribution to local environment work.
However, her greatest achievement and
lasting legacy can be seen by visiting
Sharvells Copse which is now once more
wonderful mixed woodland.
Picture by Roz Waters of the Advertiser
& Times
The loss of residents that
served the community
Sandra Ebbetts 1942—2022
Following the devastation of the pine
wood at Sharvells Copse and the
clearance of the hundreds of trees that
had fallen in the ‘Great Storm’ of
October 1997, Sandra Ebbetts along with
several residents formed Milford’s first
environment group known as MEG (the
Milford Environment Group) and Sandra
remained its chair for nearly two
decades.
Her drive and enthusiasm saw a number
of major Milford projects come to
fruition, including the construction of
MEG Bridge and its associated boardwalk
Tony Coleman 1940 - 2022
Cllr Tony Coleman had been successfully
elected to the Parish Council at three
successive elections, the first being in
2011.
Tony was a popular and well liked
Councillor, his aim was always to try and
enhance the quality of life for all residents
in the village.
There were many areas where he felt
minor improvements would benefit the
village and he was always keen to support
them.
Tony was also a long time member of the
bowls club and will be greatly missed by
all that knew him.
Tony’s family will be holding a
celebration of Tony’s life on Friday 5th of
August 3-7pm at The South Lawns hotel
Milford on sea SO41 0RF .
If you come along, dress as brightly as you
can! More clashing the better! Remember
Tony was colour blind!
Rather than flowers, if you wish to make
donation. The chosen charity is Chance to
Shine. This is a grass roots cricket charity in
honour of Tony’s love of cricket.
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01590 643033
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Which council does what?
Dear All,
Iquite often get asked, “which councilshouldI
go to”for this andthat, so Ithought it may be
useful to set outthe main responsibilities of
each council once again, particularly fornew
residentsrecentlymovingintoNew Milton or
itssurrounding areas.
Firstly, thereisyourverylocaltown or parish
council. They have alocaloffice in thetownor
village fromwhere atown or parish clerkand
team work (althoughNew Milton Town Council
alsohave aNew Forest District Council officer
sitting in theirlocaltown office to helpwith
District Council matterssuchasbenefits,council
tax payments,‘buyingaparkingclock’etc).
Parish andtowncouncils maintainrecreation
andsportsgrounds andpavilions andother
localamenities. They tend to lead on youth
projectsand areconsultees on planning
applications. They also work with localpolice
on mattersofconcern to residentslocally.
Secondly, thereisNew Forest DistrictCouncil.
Theirmainofficesare in LyndhurstatAppletree
Court. NFDC employsofficers whoare experts
in theDistrictCouncil’s areasofresponsibility.
These includeplanningapplications(household
andlargersites, including theLocal Plan), waste
andrecycling collection, coastal protectionand
flooding, housing, benefits administration,
environmental health andnoise nuisance,pest
control, dogwarden,and oversightofour
leisurecentres.
National Park are provided by theDistrict
Council.
Lastly,there is thelargestcouncil,Hampshire
CountyCouncil, with itsmainofficesin
Winchester at ElizabethIICourt andits council
chamber at TheGreat Hall. Hampshire County
Council servesall residentsfromthe south
coast up to Basingstoke. It is responsiblefor
children’sservices(education,safeguardingand
childrenincare,buildingschools),adultservices
(care forthe elderlyand thosewithdisabilities),
public health(e.g. leadingthe Covid response
across thecounty, forexample), mental health
services, sexual healthservices, addiction
services, school nurses andhealthvisitors,
scrutinyofNHS healthservicesacross
Hampshire), HampshireHighways (roads,
drainage,flood response),public transport,
leadingonclimate change actionacross
Hampshire,economic development acrossthe
county, disposalofwaste andprocessing of
recycled items, therunning of Hampshire
libraries, museums, country parksand farms,
registrationofbirths, deathsand marriages,
mineralsand quarryplanning.
Ihopethisgives new residents, andmaybe
some existing residents, an overview of the
councils serving you. If youwanttofind out
somethingspecific, visityourcouncils’websites,
alleasily foundonline. Thereisawealth of
informationonthose websites. Youcan also
contact your District andCountycouncillors and
MP herebyputting in your postcode:
www.writetothem.com.
New Forest District Councillargely surrounds
theNew Forest National Park (based in
Cllr Fran Carpenter
LymingtonTown Hall), whichisgovernedbyits
Hampshire County Councillor
own National Park Authority andhas itsown set
New Milton North, Milford&
of planning rules, givenithas many
Hordle
environmentally sensitive areas andlisted
01425 614665 /07867 502624
buildings.Other councilserviceswithinthe
fran.carpenter@hants.gov.uk
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LymingtonBowling Club
Come and Join us
Establishedplayersand newcomers
allwelcome
In theheart of Lymington–behind thefootballground
ThePavilion, Avenue Road,Lymington, SO41 9GJ
FREE PARKING ANDBAR
Indoor shortmat bowls commences in September
Enquire nowabout this year’s bowlingseasonand if you’re newtothe
sport, take advantageofour 50%discounted
1 st year membership subscriptionand free coaching.
Forfulldetailsemail -clubsec@lymingtonbc.co.uk
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LOCAL NOTICEBOARD
Silver Melodies
TheBoldBalladiers Trust
TheMaltNew St Lymington
Sunday11September 2:30 pm
Supporting Spinal Injuries
New Milton ChessClub
ReadersofThe VillageVoice will know that the
Netflixseries, The Queen's Gambit,follows the
lifeofanorphanchess prodigy,ElizabethHarmon,
as shepursues her ambitiontobeanelite
chess playerwhile dealingwiththe usualtraumas
of childhood.Not allofuscan aspireto
greatness as achess player, but NewMilton
ChessClub does providethe opportunityfor
residentsofMilford-on-Sea-as well as thoseof
New Milton,Barton, Lymingtonand surrounding
areas –toplaysomeinteresting games of chess
in good company andinevenbetter surroundings.
TheClubmeets at theConservative ClubinNew
Milton on Tuesdayevenings(from7.00pm) and
Thursdayafternoons(from 2.00pm).Current
membersrange fromkeenleagueand tournament
playerstothose whoare simply reviving
thepleasures of theiryounger days.Whatever
your standard,you canbeassured of awarm
welcomeand agoodgame.
If youfancy theideaofjoining in thefun,please
contact JohnBelinger (01425 280943)orBarry
Jolly (01425 291122)tofind outmore.
£15 accompaniedchildrenfree
ticketsource.co.uk/balladiers
MacmillanCoffee
Morning
Saturday17th
September10am-1pm
Holly Gardens, Milford
on Sea
SO41 0SB
Raffle :Tombolla:Coffee:Cake :Games :
PlantSale
For donations please email
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FriendsofHurst
Castle
Keyhaven
Since1986, theFriends of HurstCastlehave
worked tirelessly to supportthe castle,but
while EnglishHeritagecontinuesworkonprotectingand
rebuildingthe collapsed wall of the
east wing,the Victoriansections of thecastle
remain closed to thepublic –and us. ThemagnificentHenry
VIII keep,however,isopen to
visitors–andFOHC members.
Ourvolunteerscan’t wait to get back on site,
but in themeantime we are still holdingsomeof
ourpopular social andfundraising events,and
publishing ourregular newsletter;why notjoin
us?Tofind outmore, please contactour membershipsecretary,
Tricia Hayne, on
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bonnie_moody@hotmail.com
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SPLINTERSART
GROUP
Exhibitionofpaintingsfor
sale by local artists in a
variety of styles andmedia.
The Dance Studio, Sea
Road Car Park,Milford on SeaSO410PG
August 20th- August 29th Opening daily:
10.00am-5.00pm, Sundays:11.00am-5.00pm
Last day: 10.00am-4.00pm
Free admission.
Words of Hopefroma
Befriender
Musicfor aHealthyMind
Secondand Fourth Thursday
of everymonth
2.00 -3.30atMilfordonSea
Community Centre
This newinclusive community music
groupisopentoanyone wholikes to
sing,orjustsit andlistentothe music.
We particularly welcomepeopleaffected
by dementiaorany otherconditions,
with afamilymemberorcarer.Why not
come alongand join us for acup of tea,
andsee what youthink?The aimisto
have an enjoyableand relaxing
afternoon.
Carers’ Café
Firstand ThirdThursdayafternoon
of everymonth
2.00-3.30atMilfordonSea
Community Centre
TheCarers’ Café in the Community
Centre welcomesanyone whoiscaringat
home for arelative or friend, to come
along either with or withoutthe person
they care for. Therewillbealsobegames
andreminiscence activities.
Whenapersonexperiences memory
issues, theyand their families arelikelyto
want to findout what help is available.
Janisour Coordinator forthe villageand
surrounding area.She is very experienced
in workingwith people affected by
dementia, and will be abletosignpost to
relevant localservicesand support, as
well as being asympathetic earto
familiesatatimewhentheymay be very
anxious. Just come along.
Do youwanttobemoreinvolved
in your Community? OneBefriendersharedher
story;
‘Itwas notsomething Ihad considered butWOW!
is theonlyway Ican describe it.Thishas notonly
given me theopportunity to be afriend butgives
me so much pleasure in sharing life time stories. I
Jenny Whitleyon
findhavingagood sense of humour anda
charity@whitleyonsea.net
listening earhas reallyhelpedusboth.’
Or contactthe Community Centre
If youhave aheart forvolunteeringand want to
make adifference to someone, contactGeorgina
Towler on 07936-495-708 or
hopebefriending@gmail.com
TheMilfordonSea CharitableTrust
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is aRegistered Charityno1172750
VILLAGE
PANTOMIME
Yes, it seems along
wayoffbut we
have to plan aheadinorder to bringyou the
excitingand entertaining villagepanto that our
audienceshavecometoenjoy! Ohyes we do!
Everything starts in September. Auditions and
rehearsals on Sunday afternoons,
performancesJanuary. If youwould like to be
involved in anyway, on stageorbackstage
please contact me.
What betterway to make friends,have fun,
andbring life andlaughtertoour village.Come
andjoinus!
Brenda on 07702 858987 or
brendavoce@hotmail.com
Milford on SeaWhist Club
Venue Address: MilfordonSea Village
Hall,Park Road, SO410QU.
When :Every Thursday, Time: 2.00 to 4.30pm
Doorsopenat1.45pm Costs -£2.00 including
scorecard
Contactdetails:Linda Cooper
lincooper@btinternet.comTel:01590 644571
LymingtonPetanque Club (LPC)
TheClubfinallymanaged to arrange amatch
with Muscliff Park, over in Bournemouth. We
playedfor theMalcolmMaybee Trophy,
currentlyheldbyMuscliff.Weweremade very
welcomeand thematchended 4-4. However,
RyderCup rulesapply,soMuscliff retainit. At
thetime of writing,weare arranging areturnat
Lymington.
We also playedamatch at New Milton, with a
less happy outcome,aswelost6-2. Ouch!
By thetime youreadthis,the Clubwillhave
held itsAnnualGeneral Meeting andanew
Committee will be in place.
NEWCOMERSSUPPER
IS BACK!!
Calling All Clubs,Societies, Charities,Events
if youwould liketoberepresented in the
exhibitionmarket placeheldinAll Saints
church contactRuthNOW!!
DATE - SEPTEMBER24TH
EMAIL - ruth.bufton@btinternet.com
Phone - 01590641875
CALLING ALLNEWCOMERS
This is afree eventfor you!
By Invitation only
Youare invitedtoattend an exhibition
of what makes MilfordGreat! Whatto
do;whattojoin; wheretovolunteerand
wheretomakefriends;keepfit; be
entertained etc!
Then enjoy adelicious supper,some
entertainmentand the VillageSong.
Please contact Ruth foraninvitation.
EMAIL -
ruth.bufton@btinternet.com
Phone - 01590641875
Places areverylimited so it is on afirst
come basis. Unfortunately,because of
space, we cannotaccommodate
children at thesupper, butdostill
contact me for some special
arrangements.
Pollyanna Salon
Expert hairstyling&
service guaranteed
We also hope to arrange asocialevent at The
Terrain in Emsworth Roadsometime in July,
wherewecan always be foundonTuesdays
SALON OPEN
between2pm and4pm foranyonewho fancies
TuesdaytoSaturday
comingalong to give thegame atry.
Ourwebsite is www.lymingtonpetanque.co.uk 104 High Street,Milford on Sea
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The
LymingtonArts
Group Annual
Eventof:
‘Artonthe Green’,
whichwill take placeinthe Marquee at Milford
-on-SeaVillage Green
on Saturday, 20thAugust&Sunday, 21st
August, 2022 between 9.30 a.m. and5.00 p.m.
ADMISSIONFREE, Sale of Pictures and
cards, Public votingfor best picture, etc.
COME AND ENJOYAFUNDAY OUT.
Milford on SeaWI
MilfordonSea WI is athriving
organisation of 100
members, very involvedinvillage
lifehavingrecentlydonated adefibrillatorfor
theVCC and added alarge ,permanent flower
trough on theGreen.
We meet on thesecondWednesday of the
monthatthe VCCinSea Roadat7pm andour
next mainmeeting is on September14th when
we will welcome Victoria Waller to talkabout
Climate change with specialreferenceto
MilfordOnSea.(No meeting in August)
Formoreinformationpleasegotoour
website...www.milfordonseawi.co.uk
Visitors verywelcome.
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Call on 07496 570387 or 01590 615566
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Milford
on Sea
For anyone in the area who is retired or no longer
in full time employment. Join us for opportunities
for learning, friendship and fun!
The u3a welcomes new members at any time of the year, and activities keep
going right through the summer. The u3a has been running nationally and
internationally for 40 years this year and in Milford we will be celebrating our
10th anniversary in November. 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
Monthly meetings, on the
first Tuesday of the
month, are open to all
members.
Groups meet throughout
the week. You can join as
many as you like
Current Affairs,
Economics, Family
History, Historical
Topics, Modern History,
Psychology Discussion,
Villages & Explorers
(local history & visits)
Cycling, Golf, Walkers,
Wildflower Watchers,
Bird Watching.
Table Tennis,.
Classic Car Group
Art Appreciation,
Craft,
Music Appreciation,
Painting and Drawing,
Photography
French for Fun,
French Improvers,
French Conversation,
Spanish for Fun,
Spanish Conversation
Lunch Club,
Singing for Fun,
Wine Appreciation,
Theatre Trips,
Social activities
Book Club,
Play Reading,
Creative Writing.
Computer Support for
beginners, Computer
Enthusiasts,
Science.
Bridge,
Canasta,
Mah-Jong,
Rummikub,
Scrabble.
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Update from the Milford onSea Community Centre
Everyone at theCentreislooking forward to summerwithanincreasingnumberofeventsand
activitiesfor allagestoenjoy andwetrust therewillbesomething foreveryone.
Newthissummer arethe MOSKIDSMondays -for familiestoenjoy on each Mondayofthe
school holidays,coveringsuchareas as music, magicmayhem andmake-believe–checkour
website formoredetails.And we have also hadanumber of kids’partiesbookingour hall,with
bouncycastles, inflatableslides, etcand Toddler-sizetablesand chairsare available (see below
formoreinfo).
Didyou know that as well as all theeventsweorganise –youcan hire ourroomsfor private
events with groups of allsizes.Inour mainhall we canseat100 forameal to celebrate
birthdays,anniversaries andwedding receptionsorslightlyfewer guestsand room fordancing!
Ourexcellent soundsystem, lightingand cinema quality projectionare availabletoo,plusa
professional levelcatering kitchen with enough equipmenttoserve your guests, andthe
licensed barisverywellstocked.
In oursmaller roomswehave largeTVscreens forpresentations,etc. So youcould host aJust
Dance or Xbox party; or apamper partyorsoft play foryounger kids –or hold ameeting.
Endlessopportunities –pop in andsee foryourselfand have acoffee –orcallthe office on
01590-644861 to fix atime to discussyourevent/activity –welookforward to seeing you…
Our DiaryofEvents for the next few months can befound as an insert in this magazine
and below are the events for August. Hope you can join us…
August
Mon 1st 2pm MOSKIDS Mondays: Family activities (check website for details)
Thu 4th 7pm Milford Movies: NoTime toDie (James Bond)
Fri 5th 1pm First Friday Lunch in aid ofMilford League ofFriends
Mon 8th 2pm MOSKIDS Mondays: Family activities (check website for details)
Thu 11th 7.30pm Folk Club -Singers Evening -all welcome
Sat 13th 10am-2pm Summer Shop Fair –something for everyone!
Mon 15th 2pm MOSKIDS Mondays: Family activities (check website for details)
Thu 18th 7pm Milford Movies: American Graffiti
Sat 20th 7.30pm Clarinet Marmalade: saxophones/clarinets: music from the Swing era
Mon 22nd 2pm MOSKIDS Mondays: Family activities (check website for details)
Fri 26th 8pm JAM -Jazz atMilford: Chris Smith Fivestarswing
Sat 27th 8pm Blues Night: The Producers -UKAward-winning Blues Band
Wed 31st 7.30pm CCQuiz Night +1-course supper
See more in the Diary of Events or on our website: www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk
Box Office: 10am–4pm, Mon-Fri * Tel: 01590 644861 * 9Sea Road, Milford on Sea SO41 0PH
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MCV
www.milfordconservation.org
The late Sandra Ebbett
A tribute from Keith Metcalf on behalf of MCV
“I was so sad to hear of the passing of Sandra Ebbetts as it seems like only yesterday that the then
Parish Clerk Jimmy Radford contacted Sandra in the 1980s following the devastation of the pine
wood at Sharvells Copse. Mr Radford thanked her for organising the clearance of the hundreds of
trees that had fallen in the 115mph ‘Great Storm’ of October 1997 and asked for help to replant
the woodland. From this Sandra, along with several other residents formed Milford’s first
environment group known as MEG (the Milford Environment Group) and Sandra remained its
chair for nearly two decades
I remember Sandra contacting me a couple of years back
as she was livid that due recognition had not been given to
MEG for the conservation work carried out by volunteers
over the 22 years that they had existed. Sandra was
passionate about making sure that all the people who had
worked so hard over that period were properly thanked for
their services.
Her drive and enthusiasm saw a number of major Milford
projects come to fruition, including the construction of
MEG Bridge and its associated boardwalk off Blackbush
Road and the creation of the village pond in the lower
Pleasure Grounds.
Under Sandra’s leadership MEG won several awards,
including the Hampshire Wildlife Trust’s Dutton prize for
conservation management and also received certificates
from New Forest District Council in recognition of MEG’s
outstanding voluntary contribution to local environment
work.
Sandra leading from the front
Also in recognition of the work that she and her
team masterminded, a tree was planted by the
Parish Council in her honour in her beloved
Sharvells Copse. However, her greatest
achievement and lasting legacy can be seen by
visiting Sharvells Copse which is now once more
wonderful mixed woodland.
Sandra in red on the right
Members of the Milford Conservation Volunteers
(MCV) who have carried on Sandra’s good work
send their heartfelt condolences to her family”.
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AUGUST
MILFORD ON SEA
Milford-on-Sea Baptist Church, Barnes Lane, S041 0RN
(01590645469/www.milfordonseabaptist.org.uk)
CHURCH SERVICES
SundayServicesat10.30am with Communion beingheldonthe first
Sundaymorningofthe month
(Childrenare very welcome as arethose of allages!)
108 High Street,Milford on Sea,SO410QE
Minister :RevdPhillipDixon
www.milfordmethodist.org or contactRevdPhillipDixonat:
phillip.dixon@methodist.org.uk.
Sundaymorning worshipeachweek at 10:45 a.m. Allare welcome.
Online activities each week in conjunction with HighcliffeMethodist Church:
Tuesday 8:00amPrayermeeting “Athome” Bible study groups
Monday7:00pmand Thursdays 10:30am
Sunday25September 10:45 am Harvest Festival
Wednesday 5October 7:30 pm “I AM MARK”performance at theVillage Community
Centre,Sea Road seewww.moscommunitycentre.org.ukfor more details andfor tickets.
Please lookonour websitefor updates to anyof
our services
www.allsaintsmilford-stmaryseverton.uk
AllSaints’ Church
St.Mary’s Church
Church Hill, Milford Branwood Close, Everton
01590 644992
7th 10.30am AllAge Worshipwith breakfast Milford beach –nearconcrete beach huts
Milford Beach,10amHoly Communion St.Mary’s
14th 9am Holy Communion All Saints’, 10.30amAll AgeWorship –Tea forTwo All
Saints’Church Hall, 10amFamilyService St.Mary’s
21st 10.30amAll AgeWorship –The WeddingCelebration AllSaints’,10am Holy
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MorningWorship St.Mary’s
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HolyCommunion St.Mary’s
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AllSaints’, 10amCaféChurch St.Mary’s
St FrancisOFAssisi, Catholic Church,Park lane, S041 0PT.
Sunday Massat9am. WeekdayMass10am WednesdayThe parish officeis
office@lymbrockmil.org.uk 01590 676696
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Welcometoour Mini TGN, the small Good Newsletterwhich aims to focusongood
thingswhich arehappening locally; publishedbythe VillageVoiceand Milford
CommunityLibrary.
Library Matters
LibraryOpening Hours: Mon,Tues2-4 pm,ThursFri 10-12noon
ReadingGroup: Tuesdays Aug 16 th andSept20th.Ipminthe
Library.
Knit &Natter:every Monday 2-4pm. Knitting forthe
community.
Drop In Storytime: 10am Pop In Coffee: 10.30 am on 1stand 3
rd Thursdays in theLibrary.
Saturday Book Sales: Aug13thand Sept 19 th ,10-12 noon.
Tea& Quiz:Wed 24 th Augand Wed28thSept, 2-4pm,
£3. We welcomevolunteerstohelpwithrunning our
independentCommunity Library. Just drop in or send an email
to mosclibrary@gmail.com andwe’llget back to you. ThankYou.
PoetryCorner
This timeweoffer twopoets
whoseperspectives anduse of languagemay make youlove
them or hate them.Really worth readingthemaloud!
Humming-Bird–D.H.Lawrence
Ican imagine, in some otherworld
Primeval-dumb, farback
In that most awfulstillness, that only gasped andhummed,
Humming birdsraceddownthe avenues.
Before anything hadasoul,
While life was aheave of Matter, half inanimate,
This little bit chipped off in brilliance
Andwentwhizzing throughthe slow,vast,succulent stems.
Ibelievethere were no flowers, then
In theworld where the humming-birdflashed aheadof
creation.
Ibelievehepierced the slowvegetable veins with his long beak.
Probably he was big
As mosses, andlittle lizards, theysay were once big.
Probably he was ajabbing, terrifying monster.
e.e.cummings
Ithank YouGod formostthis
amazing dayfor theleaping greenly
spiritsoftrees andablue true
dreamofsky;and foreverything
which is naturalwhich is infinite
which is yes
(I who have died am alive again
today, andthisisthe sun’sbirthday;
this is the birthday of life andof
love andwings:and of thegay
greathappening illimitablyearth)
howshould tasting touching
hearingseeingbreathingany –lifted
from thenoofall nothing–human
merelybeing doubtunimaginable
You?
(now the ears of my ears awake and
Now the eyes of my eyes are
opened)
We lookathim through the wrong end of the telescope of
Godslot: Please pray
Time,Luckily forus.
forguidancefor our
Knit &Natter would Government as they
Storytime /Pop In Coffee welcomeany surplus seek the way forward.
Aftertwo years it hasbeenareal joy to see wool youmight be Blessthe poor in our
country and help them,
oldfriends and newfaces at this combined able to donate. Just Lord.Wecontinue to
eventonthe first andthird Thursdays.You drop it into the pray forall displaced
are assured of awarm welcome, lovely library anytime – peopleand refugees
storiesand lots of chat! Allwelcome. Thanks!
throughout the world.
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WILDLIFE MATTERS ……... to allofus
Firstly, abrief history of bird ringinginthe UK
andthenwhatwehavelearnttodateasa
result of local ringingactivities.
Pioneeringringing operationsbegan in the UK
in 1909,one scheme by British Birdsunder
Harry Forbes Witherbyand anotherat
Aberdeen UniversitybyArthur Landsborough,
the latterschemeceasedduringWorld War
one. In the1930s,following the founding of
theBritish Trustfor Ornithology (BTO)the
British Birdsschemewas transferredtoits
currenthomewhere allringing is
co-ordinated.
At that timemigrationroutes were only
knownfromobservations of spring and
autumnmigrations. Thefirst ring recovery
from aswallow in SouthAfricacamein
December 1912, identifying that swallows
spentthe winter in SouthAfrica. This was an
outstanding discoveryand considered
extraordinarybyWitherby.
chickatNeedsOre, Beaulieu andaRedshank
raised on anew wetlandsiteinthe Avon
valley. Full details of allthe birdsringed canbe
seen in Graham’s sitereports contained on
the MCV websitemilfordconservation.org.uk
Avocet with ayellow flagAJ
Things have changedradically sincethen. Now
over900,000 birdsare ringed in Britainand
Irelandannually by over 2,600 trainedringers,
most of whom arevolunteers. Thesedaysas
well as the standardsilver numberedring,
there areall manner of tracking devicesthat
canremotelyfollowbirds throughout their
migratoryjourney.
At alocal level the MCVhavebeen activein
encouraging ringingactivitiesbyarranging
Graham Giddens, an experienced BTOlicenced
ringer andtrainer,tooperateatSturt Pond,
Keyhaven Pans andthe DowntonQuarrysite.
In addition, alocal teenagerwas sponsored for
training andringing equipmentpurchased.
Observationsofringedbirds at Keyhaven has
revealed an Avocet previouslyringed as a
BlueTit with anumberedring
TheMCV throughfund raisinghas also
sponsored asolar powered geolocatorfitted
to oneofthe white-tailedeaglesreleasedon
the IOW. ThebirdinquestionG3-24 was
affectionately nick-named“Meg”bythe
group.
Thebirdinitiallytravelledfromthe IOWto
eastern Scotland before graduallymakingits
way back to the Island in September2020.
Sincethen, shehas paired up with G2-74and
hasbecomestronglyterritorial andmay well
go on to be thefirst of the introduced eagles
to attempt breeding locally.
MCV’seventsand facilitiesare availabletoeveryone. To findout more checkoutthe
MCVwebsite @ milfordconservation.org
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