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Serve omelettes to lots of guests simultaneously: This ingenious recipe reached us a couple of days ago and we'd like to share it with you! Very useful for camping or student life. . .

One of Milford's long standing wonders retires on Monday as Chris Monk hands over his wonderful fish shop to Jonathan (formerly of Piccolo Mondo) prior to Jonathan's opening of a fish restaurant at the rear of the shop. It is believed that Chris will keep a friendly eye over proceedings for the first six months. Jonathan is busy with preparations to turn the late 'Maison' into a crêperie south of The Green and can be seen rushing here and there in the village in the process of producing two eateries in one year - though it's very difficult to physically pin him down and find out more of the current plans because he moves so fast!

The Britannia Thai Restaurant is now open - very elegant decor. There will be a report on this restaurant in the near future. In spite of the lack of handrail, people seem to be able to manage the steps - even are well prepared to manage them in order to get to the food, which is delicious! We have started sampling and immediately can recommend the Green Chicken Curry and the Chicken Satay - as time goes by and our staff try other dishes we will report on them too.

This is almost an age give-away but it's an enjoyable trip as well as one which will amaze you with the cleverness of it all. Click on the picture below to visit this fascinating site and muse on the skill of the maker and how much time it must have taken to produce!

While some areas of Hampshire may shortly be able to breathe a sign of relief as current gravel extractions plans have been altered other may not be so lucky.

SEERA - the name a talking relief for people involved with yet another body supervising the environment - has decided it is likely to need rather less gravel for its current plans. The name stands for South East England Regional Assembly whose job is to set mineral extraction targets.

Unfortunately, the reduction is not enough to affect plans for the prime sites, in which both Ashley and Downton Manor Farms are included. HERITAGE (Hordle and Everton Residents in Tandem Against Gravel Extraction) have said that they will continue to press for the removal of extraction plans in their sensitive tourist areas. However, they are pleased to note some change in attitude by SEERA.

At this point we might wonder how all these acronyms will be translated by scholars in the dim distant future. What would we have been able to understand of much history if we had been faced with mysterious words like SAWC, standing for Saxons against William the Conqueror? There is one which makes people smile and which was never accepted. Trade Unions have always been fans of acronyms but the Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunication and Plumbing Union refused to accept EETPU. In 1992 this Union - thankfully we may suppose - merged with the AEEU. This acronym stands for the Amalgamated Engineering & Electrical Union.

A recent correspondent to the A & T (known locally as the Lymington Times) pointed out that it is well worth checking your bill carefully when shopping at Waitrose in Lymington. He said that one two or three occasion he has discovered that items are being charged twice. He also said that when this problem was pointed out to the Store Manager refunds were also made - swiftly and with apologies, which of course they should be. But if the shopper doesn't notice the error, he is the loser. The explanation was that their new tills are too sensitive.

There's an old but true saying with legal connotations - Caveat Emptor - Buyer Beware. So be careful and check ths bills - you don't need to add them up - just look out for double entries. But it is sad to have to criticize a favourite store. . .

. . . the weather, present worries and poor alternatives - for a little while, anyway. [ Click here ] to find out what we're talking about. You will need to do a bit of juggling - the screen page tends to disappear to the back of the 'index' screens, just click on it to bring it to the front. Click on the square yellow symbol on the right of the screen to enlarge to full screen. At the end of the excerpt it returns to small so you can move on. Interested? Go and try it, play with it - and enjoy it!

Try this to liven up your brain connections and feed the hungry at the same time. It's given a lot of people some fun as well. All you need to do is [ Click here ]

At this time of the year, when what the Victorians used to refer to as 'inclement weather' makes it more difficult to find ways of entertaining the younger members of our towns and villages. There is more than one answer. . .

Then suggest they explore this web site, especially for the younger visitors. . .Get them to use this when they've finished with the above and see if they can figure out how it works [ Click here ]

PYRAMID CAM'S OWNER

Monsieur Pyramid is now living in Saxonburg, USA

Stoker's Retrospective
When Stoker's business effort comes to an end, she will of course again grace your screen LIVE

Click on the Pyramids to visit . . . it's live.
Weather details are now added on the top left-hand corner
and earlier this week the mercury hit 110°F

This site is settling down after the last massive upgrade - nothing a regular computer user won't understand but the owners have high hopes. Earlier this week there were pictures using the new camera which were superb so we wish them - and would-be-visitors - good luck in the near future.

The Centre Cinema is a proper cinema, with genuine cinema seats and real usherettes and it shows the latest films. You don't have to trail into Bournemouth or Southampton to keep up with the film buffs. To find out the programmes for the next few weeks, just click on the logo below:

To see the whole Community centre site [ Click here ]. You will be amazed to see what possibilities lie in wait . . .There is a large range of courses which run both day time and in the evenings, theatre trips are arranged, amateur dramatics, playgroup, there is something for everyone! There is also a car park for members.

Door to inspecting Sacred Texts - you can turn the pages to look at original scripts
from the Middle Ages and earlier as well as later. Click on the picture.

You never expect it but one day you may find yourself a carer. There is a lot of help available so [ Click here ] for an excellent place to start. This site is useful even to 'old hands' because things change - usually for the better - while you care. See if you can find somewhere which will give you more help. As the main aim of the Government now is to enable people to stay in their own homes as long as possible, there's a chance it could be time for a good little exploration to see what is on offer.

INVITATION FROM MILFORD-ON-SEA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Society enjoyed two interesting trips this summer - one to The Vyne, a beautiful National Trust Property near Basingstoke and the second, an evening visit to Hurst Castle where Hurst Castle Ferries owner, Sean Crane, gave a us fascinating tour of the Castle and Lighthouse.

We hope that you can come and join us at our lectures for the rest of the year. [ Click here ] for further details.

Have a look at a site about Milford from a historical point of view . . . [ Click here ]

THE EVER CHANGING FACE OF ENGLAND: 29th April 2008 in the Lake District

Heading for Lord's Seat the highest point of Whitbarrow Copyright Ann Bowker

It's always worth paying another visit to see Ann Bowker's site and her beautiful pictures of the Lake District [ Click here ] To make the most of her pictures, scroll down to the bottom of the page where you arrive and click on other places. Of course, you might consider taking up a new sport and see the beauty for yourself - but don't forget to take your camera!

To see the wonderful variety of our own country, [ Click here or on picture below] to go to Cornwall. A trip through pictures from the last few days shows what a difference the weather makes but the picture we have put up is how Charles Winpenny knows how to set up his camera for perfect pictures!

Cornish Weather Forecasting! © Charles Winpenny

Picture taken 1st May 2008

STUCK AT HOME?
TAKE A TRIP AROUND OUR
AWARD WINNING LOCAL MUSEUM

BANKING INFORMATION

There is a new site which has been devised to clarify all sort of banking details which everyone needs to know, particularly students who are finding their way round that complex world for the first time. It is also very helpful for those who not sure what to do vis-à-vis many of the mysteries of the money world. It is an attractive and user-friendly new site which appears at a most opportune moment for brand-new college and university students. [ Click here ]

EXPLORING MILFORD AND FURTHER AFIELD. . .

Photograph by Jim Champion
[ Click to explore site ]

Why not [ Click here ] for a few pictures of our village? On top of that, it a very interesting site for anyone who enjoys taking beautiful photographs in varied landscapes - from the Needles to the Old Man of Hoy via Land's End and Beachy Head.

SOMETHING FOR THE LOCAL HISTORY BUFFS

Hampshire County Council has been building a very comprehensive archive about the history of Hampshire which is being held in Winchester, and access to it through the internet is available to all who have embraced the wonders of 21st Century technology.

Harry Willis, Milford postman, delivering mail to Hurst Castle by boat (about a hundred years ago)...
Photograph printed from the Archive. Our thanks to HCC

To see wonderful photographs of our Village going back in time [ Click here ] to view. Please be patient whilst the data loads, there are 166 pictures to see! [ Click here ] for more information about the HCC Archive.

To explore some of the educational history of Milford-on-Sea and its environs [ Click here ]

VENUS EXPRESS STAYS ON TRACK WHILE PLANETS ARE DIVIDED

When is a planet not a planet?

[ Click here for the answer ]

'The Sun in Stereo'

. . . but it doesn't mean we don't want to know what's going on. If you would like to know what it's all about, and how it's bound to have an effect on Milford [ Click here ]

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance is launching a new scheme for recycling dead mobile phones. This is an extension of an already existing finance generating scheme which recycles empty computer cartridges, used clothing, stamps and shoes. Anything between £6 and £25 can be received from mobiles no longer in use and it is anticipated that many thousands of pounds can be raised in this way.

All that needs doing is to remove the SIM card and send it off, without the charger, to:

Some people may be sentimentally attached to their old mobiles and be reluctant to dispose of them. But if they do the little machines will be recycled for use in the developing world, where much business is done over the air on mobiles in places where office space is way out of reach. This offers small traders the chance to make enough profit on their labour to keep a family well-fed and perhaps pay school fees. It also enables traders from small villages to tap in for information about average market prices for the products for the day. Many small traders have no idea how much they should charge for their goods and are often seriously disadvantaged when it comes to getting the right price.

As a result of the recent 'Who Cares' campaign, local volunteers contributed enough money to launch the 'Volunteer Sitting Service'. This will offer respite to those whose lives are dedicated in their homes to looking after people who need full time care. Oakhaven will train volunteers who will then be enabled to give both patients and carer a much needed break, for up to four hours a week, in what is often a stressful and restrictive situation. Volunteers will not be expected to offer medical or personal care. The main hope is that the volunteers will be able to become visiting friends who can brighten the lives of those who are suffering by offering them a change, a different point of view and a chat to someone new.

If you feel you can offer your help in this new venture, ring Carole on 01590 613030. Travel expenses and ongoing training and support will be given by Oakhaven. [ Click here ] to explore Oakhaven.

We have been working with local police to enable us to have access to details of what is going on in the local community as we used to have in the days of Keith Mitchell before he retired as a member of the Police Force. We hope you will enjoy this site and find it useful. It is good to see the improvements compared with the previous year. Click on the logo above. At the end of the Police page you will find contact numbers if you have any queries about the information contained in the assorted reports.

To see what's going on on a wider scale, [ Click here ] for Hampshire Constabulary.

Get out and go for a trot round Hurst Castle - on a nice sunny day! What? Weather rotten? Don't you believe it! [ Click here ] and enjoy a few nostalgic minutes of Summer now that Autumn's almost here....!

Here is a new site specially for Hampshire birdwatchers! To get there click on the magazine above and find out all about it.

Called the 'Hampshire Ornithological Society', it offers membership to interested people which gives quite a variety of advantages to those who take it up at £9 a year. But go and have a look for yourself - if you like watching and learning about birds in your own back yard [ Click here ]

A splendid site - the answer to the question "What nice things can we find for visitors to do " is available only a click away. It is a government site - oh, doesn't that sound dull? Well, it isn't! It's a first-class site which just goes to show what can happen when someone with initiative and imagination is put to work. To see this revelation, [ Click here ] and you'll find it fascinating as well as helpful.

The NFDC has produced yet another user-friendly and informative web site about what's what, where to go, what's on etc for visitors and residents alike. Well worth a visit, especially if you have people staying or perhaps looking for ways of entertaining the young as the long summer holidays loom into view. It is full of ideas, and there are all the details you really want on these occasions - the nitty-gritty matter of 'how much does everything cost?' so often left out of this sort of information site.

[ Click here ] and then [ Click here ]
to find out more then come and visit us!

To find out something about other villages in England you might be visiting. . . .