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Friday 3rd July 2009

364 days to go, our Andy - and they fly...

Wonderful match - and a big thank you to both Andies!

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THE COMMUNITY CENTRE GOOGLE CALENDAR   
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You need to keep checking the Community Centre Site - it keeps changing!
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NEWS SNIPPETS

FREDA MBE CELEBRATES AGAIN

Mrs. Freda Cheyney, MBE celebrated 70 years' service with the British Legion at a recent party in All Saints' Church Hall with friends and fellow members.  She enrolled with the RBL in 1939 and was the Standard Bearer  between 1947 and 1990 and Chairman of Milford's Royal British Legion Women's Section since 1980.  Freda also served as country standard bearer and chairman and undertook several official roles as a member of the Central Committee in London.  Of course, being a member she has always been passionately interested in raising money for the Poppy Appeal - starting as a collector in 1938 she eventually became the local area organiser for the last 32 years.

As well as her work for the RBL she involved her work with the Girl Guides of which she became the District Commissioner.  She started in the Guides at the age of 12 and remained in uniform, devoting altogether 53 years of her life in the movement.  In between time, she has also served with the other famous guides, the GTuide Dogs for the Blind, of which she has been treasurer since 1962.

Among her party guests was the MP for New Forest West, Mr. Desmond Swayne.

LIFE IN MILFORD - AN EVERYDAY STORY OF SEASIDE FOLK
Daa-di-daa-di-daa-di-daaa . . .

'A lifelong bachelor, Allen Greenwood latterly divided his time between the RAC clubhouse at Epsom, where he kept a room, and Milford-on-Sea, where he had a flat in a block otherwise largely occupied by widows, for whom he gallantly hosted an annual Christmas lunch.

Published June 28 2009 '

[ Click for further details ]

 

CLEVER MARKETING

Fairy liquid has been repackaged - still the same pretty colour, still the same promise of being 50% stronger - looks good. What isn't mentioned is that there is 10% less in the bottle.  To discover this you actually have to look for the difference and the manufacturers know that most people don't bother so  unsurprisingly this last point is not part of the advertising programme.  Unfortunately we can't find an old bill with the former price.  If there has been a change, do let us know.  The current price is 90p.  [Click here] to e-mail us.  We might find the manufacturers are on our side, though judging by the cost of most washing materials recently where prices have been leaping up we don't have much confidence in this possibility. . .

FR. VERVENNE CELEBRATES 40 YEARS A PRIEST

Father Vervenne, who almost ten years ago offered to rescue the church of St. Francis of Assisi in Milford after the retirement of Fr. Dunne, celebrated his Ruby Jubilee yesterday at a special Mass at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes in New Milton.   Bishop Crispian Hollis was present with eleven of Fr. Vervenne's priest friends joining the congregation made up of people from both churches together with members of Fr. Vervenne's family who came over from Holland where he was born. 

The celebration, on a lovely sunny evening, was a joint one,  shared with Rev. Mike Welch, Deacon to both Churches.  Mike, a former rugby international, celebrated the Silver Jubilee of his Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate on 17th June.

We offer congratulations, our thanks and best wishes to both of them, who have done and continue doing a great deal for the people of St. Francis in Milford and Our Lady of Lourdes in New Milton.

BRITISH GOVERNMENT'S ASPIRATIONS

The British government, which is fighting daily battles in an attempt to restore confidence in its ability to put failings behind it and move forward in a new and inspiring direction, has today announced that children in English schools should no longer be taught the rhyme which in the past helped many youngsters to sort out one of the most important problems they face during their education, namely 'I before E except after C'.  

Reports from an unnamed source indicate that this phrase is either to be put into the Home Office Secret Files (Category TOP) or published -  strictly for viewing by teachers  - in a new publication 'Redacted Rules of English Grammar' which will shortly be issued to be available on the internet.

DID YOU KNOW?

Milford has an independent pharmacy again:  a new one has opened just by the War Memorial Hospital and Milford Clinic, and there you will see a familiar face or two! Their telephone is easy to read on the above picture, Other details are that they offer a full NHS dispensing service as well as a private one.  They have a collection/delivery service and a comprehensive range of medicines, vitamins and health care products.  They are open very long hours, early to late, and late means 11.00 pm, 10.00 at weekends, seven days a week with free parking.

Cheers and good luck!

FANCY A SNOOP?


 

You will be delighted to read that our MP comes out smelling of roses:
aren't we the lucky ones!


MILFORD SUMMER DELIGHTS AHEAD

Milford's summer season rolls into serious action after the curtain drops on Wimbledon which starts on Monday and finishes on 5th July. 

Here though, starting on 9th July and continuing to 12th July the great Milford Music and Arts Festival will arrive with its increasing bazazz.  Details will be available as soon as they are finalised.  One item which doesn't usually take place during the Festival is the selection of the Carnival Queen and her attendant.  This will be happening on 11th July at 6.00 pm's 'Milford's Got Talent' when our own budding celebrities will have the chance to strut their stuff:  entry forms for the Carnival Queen and her glamorous attendant are available for Gwen's Fashions in the High Street.  Hopeful candidates must be aged 14 or above, able to sing and/or dance, be a resident of the Parish of Milford and available for Carnival, which as usual is on the last Saturday in August, this year the 29th when all the usual wonders will be available around and on the Green including a Hog Roast - worth coming just for the smell as it roasts in the warm summer air! 

Drivers to the event, please note that if you park in the car parks drivers will not be able to leave Milford between 5.00 and 8.00 pm.  Shame!  You'll have to force yourself to be there to be in the middle of all these Carnival delights, entertainment, bouncy castle, climbing wall, roundabouts, coconut shy, Punch and Judy, - not to mention the food and hospitality of Milford Village!  Oh, it's a hard life . . .

Oh - the Music and Arts Festival and the Carnival are only two of the events to look forward to - there are lots of others.  Keep casting your eye on the link to the Community Centre [ Click here ] to find out what else is available to local residents and holidaymakers alike.

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[ Click here ] for a fun freebie
 printable calendar to cheer us all up!

MILFORD PROBUS CLUB CELEBRATES 25th ANNIVERSARY

Two surviving founder members, Ted Langley and Paul Pritchard of the Milford Probus Club, with their wives  Ellen and Anita were able to celebrate the Silver Anniversary of the club at a festive dinner at Barton Golf Club with its present chairman Peter Harvey and his wife Sybil.   The function was attended by almost 70 members and guests.  Ocean Harmony, the local men's barbershop singers, under their director Laurence Prestage, provided the entertainment and the excellent evening crowned twenty-five years of successful and much appreciated fellowship with Milford's own Probus Club.  [ Click here ]

AMBULANCE WRITTEN OFF IN MILFORD-ON-SEA

Reports are coming in that while, travelling along Hordle Cliff Road, an ambulance on an emergency call collided with a dark-coloured estate car entering the road and as a result crashed into a Ford Escort van.  The estate car failed to stop  The drivers of the ambulance and the van received minor injuries and were taken to Bournemouth Hospital for treatment.

Police are now appealing for witnesses to the crash which happened at 10.15pm on last night.

PC Simon Hughes said, “We are seeking any witnesses who may have seen a dark coloured estate car in the area of the crash, which may have suffered some damage, or who may have witnessed the collision itself.”

Anyone with any information in relation to this incident should contact PC Simon Hughes at Lymington police station on 0845 045 4545, or call Crimestoppers, anonymously if preferred, on 0800 555 111

 

INTRODUCING A COUPLE OF NEW BOYS . . .

Jenny's Bears - JD and Tian
Click on the picture for details

Manitou? Who Manitou?
[ click here ]

Neve near Rock Cut and Never Summer range in early summer at sunset. Rocky Mountain National Park ( color)

NOT WORTH DRIVERS SPEEDING THROUGH MILFORD!

A recent speeding mother on her way to collect her daughter from school was caught in Milford doing 43 mph in a 30mph area was fined £500 and given 5 points on her licence.  Mrs. Reziak will doubtless remember the wisdom of setting out earlier when she has a deadline and controlling that itchy foot which has a tendency to drift down on the accelerator in an attempt to beat the clock.   Big punishment for a little lapse?  Much better than finding you've killed someone or maimed them for life!

LUCKY TWENTY DID A GREAT JOB


Photo - Katy Passmore

Anyone driving round the Forest - or walking even - will have noticed the great collection of foals around this year.  Strong and pretty, they're great and it does look as though the decision to restrict the number of stallions in the Forest was the right one.  If you haven't seen them yet, go, look and above all, drive carefully.  Make the most of this year, because  none of the stallions are being given their head (head?) to keep the ladies happy for the mating season this autumn.

This is also the time of year to enjoy other young in the Forest.  There are very young donkeys as well as Shetland ponies - the babies are much smaller than you expect, so do watch out for them.  Can you think of much worse than finding you've run over one?  Except telling your children you did it. . .

EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT THE SHACK . . .

MILFORD MOVES INTO THE LAND OF BLOGS!

Click and see!

REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR ZIMBABWE

LOCAL COLOUR

Please enjoy this link to flickr just click above to see a slideshow which reveals aspects of our local beauty. Maybe you haven't visited this site for a while:  it has been added to and when you have a bit of spare time, get yourself a coffee or a glass of red wine, sit down and take a break and enjoy looking through the pictures to remind yourself what a lovely place we live in! 

Holiday in Britain? 
 
If you don't live in the New Forest area,
visit here!

If you already live here,
scroll down to the bottom of the page
and see how the Lake District or Cornwall grab you!

SUPPORT A LOCAL BUSINESS!
 

The Co-op is changing its image countrywide:

Our Milford shop has been refurbished
Our range of goods expanded
and we now have
very competitive prices,
special offers
and we're terribly keen on going green!
Come and see us

Shop in the Village for Green Brownie Points
cut your fuel consumption at the same time
and spend the difference at your Co-op!

SOMETHING NEW FOR ANY TIME OF YEAR

 

 
'Aha! I've moved!'

CLICK TO FIND OUT AND GET YOURSELF AT THE CUTTING EDGE!

VISIT A FUN PLACE NEAR HOME!

TAKE A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE . . .

A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson

And after that explore the whole site - unexpected with some fascinating byways to travel!


GOING ON HOLIDAY ABROAD

In view of these days of financial turmoil the rates of exchange are moving up and down like a ride at Alton Towers.  You might find it helpful to have access to this site, which will give you the ability to check instantly what the UK£ is worth in all sorts of weird and wonderful currencies as well as the useful ones.  Those brave ones among you who shop on the internet are also likely to find it comes in very handy - but always bear in mind that the rates at the moment are changing hourly - or more often - and what you think you might be spending may not be the same as when the trader submits your details for payment.  Still it will give you a rough idea!

STATUS ENHANCEMENT

Three wildlife areas in Milford have been designated Local Nature Reserves by New Forest District Council, please click here, for more information.

 

LOCAL COLOUR

Please enjoy this link to flickr click here slideshow to reveal our local beauty.



WORLD COLOUR!

Click here to visit a delightful site that enables you to take an interesting view of 65 countries from A to Z, (it is worth clicking on the full screen icon at the bottom on the right of the video box:-)).



LIVE IN MILFORD?  CARE ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT?

Milford on Sea Wildlife Recording Group has been established since 2002

VISIONS FOR THE FUTURE

sheltered as it is in Christchurch bay, Milford on Sea has that special feel that we want to protect for future generations.

Looking for a Vision?  Click on the picture!

 MARS IN THE PICTURE - ONGOING ADVENTURE

false color view from Phoenix

[ Click on ] Mars above or [ Click here ]

Latest update:  [ Click here
Can these be natural accidents?

TEST YOUR RECOGNITION SKILLS

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!

 

SOMETHING SPECIAL TO ESCAPE FROM . . .

. . . 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!

MOVIOLA TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM GWEN'S

Milford can now choose now whether to go out in the evening to the Moviola presentations, or to a matinée, since performances are now going to be held at 3.30pm and 7.30pm.  Bar and coffee will be available at both showings.  There will be a strict limit on a maximum of 70 tickets for each session to avoid the problem of heads and to allow more comfort to the audience as well as better access to vision.  New, comfier chairs are now making their appearance.

The hard-working people behind the scenes of our Community Centre and the promoters (and workers) behind Moviola -  which is run as a charity purely for the love of movies - ask you all to support this venture which is very important to the village. With petrol rising at its present rate, it will soon become a matter of serious consideration about whether you drive the extra miles to Bournemouth or Southampton for the big cinema experience.  Another £25,000 have found their way into the Community Centre's coffers from the Lottery as we enter Round 2 of the Community Buildings Programme.  To get ourselves a really great Centre is all down to us - we just need to make the effort!

TEST YOUR VOCABULARY FOR CHARITY!

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 ]

SOMETHING TO PLAY WITH - FOR THE YOUNG. . .AND THE NOT SO YOUNG!

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. . .

Sit them down in front of this web site, and get them to [ Click Here ]

When they have finished there, tell them to move on and [ Click Here ]

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 ]

MILFORD COUNCIL WEB SITE [ Click here ]

 

We have just discovered that there is no link from the Milford Council site to Parliament.  However, you can get there by [ clicking here ] and among an array of interesting visits you can make around the site is the one belonging to our MP, Desmond Swayne For people who want to know what's going on in Westminster, this is the place to go.



'I Hate Sailing!'   © Sarah Bell

ADVENTURE ON THE WATER - SOLENT TO SPITHEAD

A lovely site has come to our notice where you can dream of distant places, or even just enjoy a little trip to Yarmouth from Lymington. . . Have fun exploring!  [ Click here ]

 PYRAMID

Click on the Pyramids to visit . . . it's live.
Weather details are now added on the top left-hand corner

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

YOU DON'T HAVE TO REMEMBER - HE'S HERE!

 

      !

Interested?
Click Here

. . . and he's back with another lady!

LYMINGTON'S CENTRE CINEMA

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.

 

METRIC EQUIVALENTS - AND VICE VERSA

A member of our staff was looking for a simple conversion table recently to try to cook a duck.  He had no idea how to cook it since the recipe he wanted to use was an older one, where the instructions are in Imperial weights.  For cooking times, temperatures etc. he needed to find out what to do.  Most tables on the internet seem to involve working out the maths, so we thought people might like an easy reference table, particularly as the geese are busy fattening themselves up for Christmas and it might be essential  - for some reason, at some point - to try to find out how long is a piece of string!  [ Click here ]

To convert Fahrenheit temperatures to Celsius [ Click here ]

If you need to convert a measurement which is not on that page, [ Click here] for the serious stuff and breathe a prayer of thanks for the altruistic designer of such a useful site!

RENEWING YOUR VEHICLE LICENCE FROM YOUR OWN HOME

DVLA logo

This is a really efficient new service:  we have tested it and it works well.  When your Vehicle Licence arrives through the post it will be printed on a form V11, which you can see at the top right-hand corner.  Underneath will be a thing called a 'SORN'. the letter of which stand for Statutory Off Road Notification.  Armed with this number you will be able to telephone and order your licence or use the internet.  It will be delivered to you five days later.  One small hitch:  as every opportunity for anything to do with serving the public costs money, over and above all our taxes, there is a charge of £2.50 to use a debit/credit card.  This is just about worth the convenience of not having to go and queue up at a Post Office to renew your licence.  Renewal at a Post Office will be £112.75 for 6 months and £205.00 for a year.  How come the Government continues to insist that the rise in the cost of living is just a fraction over 2%?  Maybe they all went to school when the education in Mathematics in this country had sunk to an all time low!

Incidentally, Big Brother knows whether you have paid your insurance, and whether your car is liable to be MOT-ed, and if so, whether it has been done and on which date it is due. 

 

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.

 

ALL THE POP FROM '52 TO 82' AND MORE. . .

LOCAL MAP FUN FOR MILFORD READERS

It's surprising how often things 'before your very eyes' get ignored.  On the border heading of this web site is the little green 'cushion' which doesn't often get used.  If you haven't done so, why not try today?

If you click if, you will see a street scene with a dark printed rectangle obscuring part of the picture.  Click on that to get rid of it and what do you see?  Our very own village green!  If you play with your mouse, you can move around the village, go and see your own house, try getting to Lymington or New Milton - in fact with patience you can probably get to Ayers Rock.  Have a go!  Like they say, you can go anywhere from the Milford web site. . .

NOW SOMETHING FOR CARERS

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: May 2009 in the Lake District


All this and flowers too                                                                                            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.  Wish my poppies looked like that!

Oriental Poppies
Oriental Poppies in Charles's garden  - June 12 2009                                             © Charles Winpenny

The pictures above show why England always manages to be optimistic in the long run.

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. . .

 : East end of Milford-on-Sea beach by Jim Champion
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.



WE KNOW MILFORD WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE NATIONAL PARK. . .

. . . 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 ]

NEW LIFE FOR OLD MOBILES

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:

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance
Freepost London 16281
London WC1N 3BR

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.

SILLY QUESTION - BUT DO YOU HAVE TIME TO SPARE?

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.

CLICK BELOW FOR NEW STYLE INFORMATION ABOUT LOCAL POLICE WORK

 

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 AWAY FROM IT ALL - GO TO MARS!

 

To see other space pictures, visit Hubble's wonderful site [ Click here ]

If you missed the Total Solar Eclipse on 29th March, which was magnificent,
[ click here ] to visit Eclipse Archives, which contains web cam
recordings not only of the latest one but also those from earlier years.

(Don't forget to turn up your sound and watch full screen)

FED UP SITTING AT HOME?

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....!


[ Click for information about Trinity House and Hurst ] 

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 ]

CALLING LOCAL BIRDWATCHERS

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 ]

WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE FOREST?

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.

 NFDC OFFERS NEW WEB SITE ABOUT FOREST

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.

To find out more about the New Forest itself and how it is run [ Click here ]

GETTING CHEAP TICKETS FOR A TRAIN JOURNEY

Although The TrainLine doesn't seem to be the easiest way to buy train tickets on the internet, once you have discovered how it works you can spend a satisfying deal of time organising your trip.  One of the problems is finding out how to buy the cheaper tickets:   Here's how:

A recent correspondent has told us how she almost gave up using the service offered by our English train servers - click on the flashy train above - as she had failed miserably to find the much-vaunted 'cheap journeys'.  The secret, he tells us, is to stop worrying when the fare you want comes up and there are no little circles which relate to the proposed journey which you can click.   The only ones available seem to be the more expensive options.  Now, if you click on the cheapest one of those, you may then come to a link which suggests looking for even cheaper fares.  Look towards the top of the screen, and it is printed quite small, nothing too obvious, you understand?  We do have to make our profits, don't we?  However, if you get an option, they are usually wonderful!

There is a lot of chat about booking in advance but the best thing to do is to book with only a few days in hand, or even the very day.  The fares come down to something unbelievable!  It's worth practising to learn the system.  Click on the train above and find out!

To go hunting to buy your train tickets anywhere in the world,  [ Start here ]

Here's a generally helpful site if you're trying to get round the British Isles from Brockenhurst [ Click here ] or from New Milton [ Click here ].  They will also give you train arrival times.  Occasionally there are seasonal time changes, so to get an update, click on these connections.

If you want a general source of train timetables, [ Click here ]

St. Dominic's Priory  
Uncle Sealy Rides Again

 

DON'T JUST DREAM ABOUT THIS AREA. . . .

[ 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. . . .

UK Villages is FREE to every UK Village, Parish, Community, Town and City in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

will take you there - click on it!

TWO WAYS OF WASTING TIME ON A LAZY AFTERNOON

For yet another way of looking up local history via a wide range of local and national newspaper from as far back as 1930, but concentrating more in the current millennium [ Click here ]

To have a bit of cheap and innocent fun in extremely good taste[ Click here ].  You may find you need a bit of practice to start with but very soon you will be able to entertain your friends in pretty good style.  Good luck!

THE URGE TO DO SOMETHING WILD!

Do you ever experience that urge to do something ridiculous and different?  How about a return to Marrakesh by coach?  from £116 only - and that lets you come back as well - that's the return fare! [ Here to There ]

There is an even more intriguing one where you find even lower fares - £6 return from Bournemouth to London at weekends? [ Click Here ]

Amazing!  Pure escapism with a little patience!

For another idea, think wings and [ Click Here ]

NEW WAY TO FIND THINGS IN HAMPSHIRE

Country Cousin has expanded her view of the County and moved on, and to get a new view of things to do, places to go, clubs to join and almost anything else you want to find, [ Click here ].

There is also a new section for Childcare and another one covering NHS details.

HELP FOR HUNGRY VISITORS

Click and see!

SOMETHING TO AMUSE THE YOUNG AT HEART. . .

SEE BRITISH BIRDS LIVE!

You will need to have RealPlayer to enjoy this site and you can download one for free from the site itself, which is run by the BBC.  If you don't want to watch live bird table action you can manage without and use the site instead for some really interesting bird study.

FOR DETAILS OF LOCAL RECYCLING FACILITIES

r e m e m b e r   t o   r e c y c l e   w h e r e   y o u   c a n

EFFORD RECYCLING CENTRE
PENNINGTON

TRACING ANCESTORS IN MILFORD - new link added

The most interesting records are now available on-line, and people who are checking their own family history with a Milford content are sure to be fascinated in the details held by Hampshire County Council and now made available on line.  To find out more [ Click here ]

Another interesting link for Hampshire is a site which gives microfiches of inscriptions on tombstones - amazing the things you can find!  To see how to set about getting hold of one [ Click here ].

Collect some idea of what Milford looked like in 'the olden days' - a phrase often used by your own children to refer to your youthful days!  However, these are much older than any of our 'olden days' - [ Click and see ]

 WHEN YOU NEED MEDICAL HELP OUT OF HOURS. . .

The new system came into effect last week.  You either ring the normal number for your surgery, when you will be transferred, or you ring 0845 601 8803, when a Health Care Professional will discuss your problem, and with you, advise on the best treatment.  It's a bit like talking to NHS Direct but on a more localised basis.  We are particularly lucky in Milford because our nearest Primary Health Trust centre is in Lymington.  'Out of hours times' referred to are after 6.30 pm Monday to Friday, and before  8.00 am, and all over the weekend.

Have you visited the Health Centre's website?
[ Click here ]

GIVE 'EM AN ARM OR A LEG - OR SOMETHING EVEN MORE USEFUL!

You may have noticed a good deal of publicity recently - and there will be more - about thinking of donating something of you to benefit others, in the event you have to say good-bye to this world.  It could mean you wouldn't have to be completely dead! 

Seriously, a recent survey has shown that a majority of people are in favour of donating organs, but most either don't know how to set about it or they don't get round to doing it.  The National Donor Organ Register has now got itself organised on the internet, and if you click on the logo above you can not only go and find out all about it, but you can also get yourself registered.

Having looked at this site, it doesn't seem that that many people have got round to registering this year - why not add your name?  Everyone in our office has finally done it!

SPACE SUCCESS FOR EUROPE

This is an Artist's impression - click on the Earth for pictures of the real thing!

LIBRARY INTRODUCES NEW SERVICES


Click on the picture for details

DIAL-A-RIDE

If you've ever wondered what Dial-a-Ride is, and whether you can use it, if you [ Click here ] you may well find it a lifesaver.  It's not free but it is a subsidised service for those who needit, and if you have given up driving it may very well be just what you've been looking for.

NOT SO LUCKY ON THE HEALTH FRONT?

One of the more difficult aspects of life, especially birth, is when you get the news that a member of your family or friends' families has given birth to a child who is different.  What do you say?  How can you help?  It might be worth considering passing on this link, especially the article entitled 'Going to Holland!'  [ Click here ]

TRIPPING ROUND EUROPE ?

If you want to know anything about countries in Europe, here is an amazing site!  Do click to go exploring.  It could also be of particular interest to students of political geography - well worth a visit! 

Regional Directory, Information, Links and more.

FANCY A TRIP TO SEE THE AURORA BOREALIS?

[ Click here ]

So beautiful!

NICK'S ALWAYS LOOKING FOR A READER WHO'S MAD ABOUT THE BLUES!

Nick Martin, a passionate music enthusiast, is seeking a volunteer to read to him from his beloved music magazines.  Nick really misses keeping up with what's going on in the music world today.  It would be lovely if the reader could share his interest but that would be a bonus!  Call him on 644108 for a chat in the first instance if you're willing to help. 

NOTE FROM THE WEBMASTER:

If you would like your sporting prowess reported on this site,
please e-mail us - just click on the 'e-mail us' bit!

Just practising . . .for next week - Shhhh!

LIGHT RELIEF FOR A WET AFTERNOON

This space works backwards!  You may have visited the one below by clicking on the computer, but for a bit of interactive art fun click on the picture!

Here we have an ideal site to while away rainy afternoons when nothing more exciting is at hand, this site offers a fascinating trip through the annals of the 20th Century.  Do click on the little computer below, visit and enjoy! 

 

and if you find that fun, try this if you're on Broadband*! [ Click here ]

INSIDE INFO FOR GRANDPARENTS

Fancy dazzling your grandchildren?  [ Click here ] and find out all about what's going on in the Pop world.  If you're bundled into a Quiz over the holiday, you'll be able to answer those fiendish pop questions and get the admiring eyes of the teeny boppers turned on you - not to mention the disbelief in their parents' eyes!  Go on, [ Click here ]

HCC COMES UP WITH KIDS' ZONE SITE

There is a kids' site hidden away in the big Hampshire County Council site which is well worth a visit.  Click on the picture below and enjoy touring round. . .

PEEK IN ON PARLIAMENT

The addition of the Parish Council Web Site to Milford's internet news means that visitors can visit live webcasting of the House of Commons, House of Lords and Select Committees - all in real time.  All the visitor has to do is to click on the UK Parliament link (top left on main page).  Having arrived there, select www.parliamentlive.tv , decide which area you want to explore then wait for the pictures and sound.

FREE PASSPORTS FOR OVER 75s

Anyone born before 2nd September 1929 can now obtain a ten-year Passport free of charge.  Even better, if you applied for a passport since 19th May of this year, you can get a refund.  This is a new scheme, and details can be obtained either from the Lymington branch of the Citizen's Advice Bureau or by telephoning 0870 521 0410, the Passport Advice Line

WELCOME TO . . .

Milford-on-Sea's 
Parish Council Website

Click here to see it

ARE YOU ENTITLED TO COUNCIL TAX REBATES?


Click on the wallet

and for details of BUS FARE SAVINGS


Click on the bus


    

 Book Reviews
Read any good books lately?  Email
us by clicking on the pen below!

You might try one of these:

Click on the Angel to go and see the Prayer Page
Got any to add?  What's your favourite?
Click to tell us

Pray-As-You-Go



Let your Mouse take you for a ride here, before we ride off to another page.....

Choose & Click
Public Records Office
National Archives
Book your tickets to Isle of Wight

FANCY A DATE WITH MICHAEL ?

[ Click here ] for a real cool treat!

 

Trip to the Stars!
The journey may be a bit lengthy the first time
but it's definitely worth the wait!
(Go on!  Click on the Moon or a Star!)

SOMETHING FOR WANNABE BEE KEEPERS

Go on!  Click on me! ZzzzzZZZZZzzzzzzZZZ

 

And here's a delightful site for Tourists and Residents alike:
[
Click here and go ]
to find out even more about Milford - and round and about

MILFORD'S BEACHES BLUE WITH GLORY

Milford's beaches join the line of excellence n the South along with the best beaches of the Isle of Wight.  To find out how we rate and who are companions are [ Click here

 

MAD ABOUT HORSES?  Click on Jorrocks above!


More Serious Gardeners  
and even more 
Wannabe Good Gardeners
 
[ click here ]  
There is nothing, 
absolutely nothing 
like the BBC 
for mucking about in gardens......

Click below to see how Spirit has recovered!

[ The Red Planet ]

THE WAY TO THE STARS

This is a useful portal for keen amateur astronomers which we hope you will enjoy. Click on the telescope and go!

NOT READY YET TO BE AN ASTRONAUT??

Well, stay on Planet Earth
and visit beautiful places in your own back yard! 

[ Click here ]

You can even play on line !

[ Click Here ]

SOS for Lost Dogs!

Catch this Dog 
to find your lost Dog!! 

GO FIND OUT ABOUT THE RSPB


Milford Hospital Friends
You can find out everything you want to know from this very web site!
 [ Click here ]

The Becton Centre 
Details and access to their web site available on Health Centre page [
Click here ]

NEWSPAPER JOURNEYS
What's going on Down-under?
Sydney Morning Herald

New York
[ Click here
for the International Herald Tribune
and have you ever visited or lived in Singapore? 
Can't do Timbuctoo but you can see what's going on 
in some foreign parts you may have visited 
by clicking below:
[ Click here ] for
The Jerusalem Post
The Straits Times [ Click here ]
and what's going on in Dubai?  Khaleej Times 
and Nigeria?  The Guardian
New Zealand? New Zealand Herald
 

If you'd like a newspaper from somewhere not available on Sherlock's page, 
e-mail
us and we'll see what we can do for you.
Catch up with Home News
[ Click here ]

For defence against terrorism. . .
[ Click here ]


We offer our animal-mad visitors an easy trip:
Click on the Ark and enjoy...and feel ever so GREEN!

Spend a few days in Milford-on-Sea!

[ Click here ]



Something special for the Military Buffs in this area!


Click on the Tank!

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You too can write to me - Just click on my picture

PS If you haven't read my own life story yet
make it your New Year Resolution
now!
[ Click here ]



Wise up and get a book to read - 
use your local library!


Click on the picture for details



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