Arts Centres
Forest Arts
"Forest Arts Centre is the leading venue for live arts events in the New Forest. A former military drill hall in New Milton, it has a 146 capacity air-conditioned theatre, dance studio, workshop room and licensed café-bar with gallery space.
Owned by Hampshire County Council and supported by New Forest District Council, the Centre’s programme includes live music, comedy, theatre, dance and other events – as well as regular screenings of the best in world and classic film."
Old Milton Road. New Milton. BH25 6DS
01425 619983 - Administration
forest.arts@hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk
01425 612393 - Box Office
A multi-purpose venue with theatre, live music, exhibitions, workshops and other events. The Centre is currently open but limited to pre-booked summer classes, workshops and films! Please watch the Web Site for more details.
Information last updated on 31 July 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
Coda Music Centre
Coda uses music as a tool for personal and social change. We love music and believe in its power to transform lives. Coda provides a place to learn, train and develop, and we offer help and support through participation and therapy.
We offer music tuition for all ages and abilities in piano, strings, woodwind, guitars, drums and vocals. Lessons can be one-to-one, in pairs or groups – depending on preference and budget. Classes are offered at a variety of times – just get in touch for current availability.
Chewton Farn Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH235QL
01425 276161
Information last updated on 31 July 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
Art Groups
Ballard's Lake Art Group
Weekly Meetings of people who love to paint - all ages and all abilities
Guide HQ, Lake Grove Road. New Milton,
Every Wednesday 1:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
£ 1.00 per visit
Barry Richardson
01425 611793
Information last updated on 30 March 2022. For corrections please e-mail.
Ballard's Lake Art Group
Weekly Meetings of people who love to paint - all ages and all abilities
Guide HQ, Lake Grove Road. New Milton,
Every Wednesday 1:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
£ 1.00 per visit
Barry Richardson
01425 611793
Information last updated on 30 March 2022. For corrections please e-mail.
Choirs
Conchord Singers
Singing group based at New Milton Conservative Club. The group perform to Conservative Club Members and guests, and also to local organisations such as the Alzheimers Society and the Stroke Group. We raise money via these performances which when funds permit allow us to make donations to local charities.
New Milton Conservative Club. 24, Station Road. New Milton. BH25 6JX
Weekly rehearsals on Tuesdays.
at 2.30 p.m.
Annual Membership - £15.00
David Ellis
07770 596659
Information last updated on 31 July 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
New Forest Community Choir
New Forest Community Choir
"Singing for pleasure" . We are a friendly choir who welcomes new members. No auditions, no need to read music, 4 part acapella harmony taught by ear. We sing songs from around the world in a variety of styles and moods and perform occasional concerts for charity.
www.newforestcommunitychoir.co.uk/
St. Peter’s Church Hall, 30 Ashley Common Road, BH25 5AR
Tuesday Evenings - Weekly during term time. (With Coffee and biscuits break)
7:15 p.m. for 7:30 p.m. Start, until 9:00 p.m.
New Members always welcome. First Taster Session Free. £30 per Half Term (6 weeks)
Debbie Mobbs - Chairwoman
01425 620523 / 273618
Information last updated on 31 July 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
The Jubilee Singers
New Milton Community Centre
Singing is good for you is what they say and we, in the Jubilee Choir are proof of this. We are a fun choir in that we enjoy every note we sing - well - almost every note, sometimes we go a bit off key but that doesn't matter at all, its all part of the fun. You don't have to read music either although this would be useful, and you don't have to have an audition. We practice on a Wednesday afternoon at the Community Centre from 2-4 pm so you don't have to come out on cold dark nights.
www.newmiltoncommunity.org.uk/jubilee-singers.html
Rehearsals : Community Association. Osborne Road. New Milton. BH25 6DE
Concerts held at various locations around the New Forest
Sheila Lead
01425 837973
Information last updated on 28 July 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
Dance Groups
Dancing - Ballroom & Latin
New Milton Community Association
Enjoy a social afternoon or evening of Ballroom, Latin & Sequence dancing. There are also spme party dances at Christmas, New Year and Halloween. All you need is a desire to dance and a basic knowledge of dance steps. Tea or coffee is included in the fee.
www.newmiltoncommunity.org.uk/modern-ballroom.html
Community Centre, Osborne Road, New Milton. BH25 6EA
Monday & Thursday
2:00 p.m. on Monday and 7:30 p.m. on Thursday
£2.00 perannum
£2.00 per session
Pamela Badcock
01202 980177
Information last updated on 1 August 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
Dancing - Line Dancing
New Milton Community Association
Whether you are a beginner, improver or intermediate, you will be guaranteed an enjoyable session of lively exercise. Nicki patiently teaches us new dances or reminds us of our old favourites.
www.newmiltoncommunity.org.uk/line-dancing.html
Community Centre, Osborne Road, New Milton. BH25 6EA
Friday
12:15 p.m.
£2.00 per session
Nicki
01425 622942
Information last updated on 1 August 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
Dancing - Come Dancing
New Milton Community Association
We meet in the evening to dance Ballroom, Latin, Sequence and a little Line Dancing. Come along with your dancing shoes. We also hold some especailly themed dances. Some refreshments are included in the session fee.
www.newmiltoncommunity.org.uk/come-dancing.php
Community Centre, Osborne Road, New Milton. BH25 6EA
Tuesday and 2nd Saturday (in winter months between October and April)
7:30 p.m.
£2.00 per annum
£2.00 per session
Andre Bidmead
01425 291519
Information last updated on 1 August 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
Come Dance with Deb
New Milton Community Association
Ballroom and Latin American dance class all levels.
Community Centre, Osborne Road, New Milton. BH25 6EA
Monday evenings
7-8 pm Beginners then 8.30-9.30 pm Improvers/ Advanced
07783 061550 or 01425 613329
Information last updated on 8 July 2022 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
Dancing - Social Sequence Dancing
New Milton Community Association.
We meet in the Jubilee Room to enjoy a social afternoon of mixed sequence dancing comprising both traditional and popular dances. Each week the programme is carefully selected to provide both variety and enjoyment to good music, all in strict tempo.
www.newmiltoncommunity.org.uk/social-sequence-dancing.html
Community Centre, Osborne Road, New Milton. BH25 6EA
Thursday
1:45 p.m.
£2.00 per annum
£2.00 per session
Dee Mullinger
01425 627922
Information last updated on 1 August 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
Western Line Dancing
Line Dancing with Linda & Brian - Currently suspended
Methodist Church Hall. Cliffe Road. Barton on Sea. BH25 7JH
Tuesdays
Easy Level - 1:00 : Easy Intermediate @ 2:15 p.m. : Intermediate @ 7:00 p.m.
Phone for details
Linda & Brian
01425 622549
Information last updated on 31 July 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
New Milton Scottish Dancers
Enjoyment of Scottish dance and music, stimulating mind and body, and making friends
The Guide Hit, Lake Grove Road, New Milton. BH25 5NX
Every Tuesday
2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
£2.00 per meeting
Ann Gorman
7769331119
Information last updated on 31 July 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
New Forest Scottish Country Dancers
Weekly classes to keep fit, make friends and enjoy traditional Scottish Music and Dancing. Regular social events are held in the surrounding area. Display Team. Callers for Weddings, Ceilidhs and other private functions.
www.thebrigs.co.uk/nfscd/index.html
Weekly : Methodist Church Hall. Avenue Rd. Brockenhurst. SO42 7RT
Wednesday Evenings
7:45 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
£3.00 per class
Helen Walmsley
02380 812271
Information last updated on 31 July 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
Parkinson's Dance Class
A fun and therapeutic movement class specifically designed for the symptons of Parkinsons. All abilities are welcome and no previous experience is needed
Forest Arts, Old Milton Road, New Milton. BH25 6DS
Monday
1:30 p.m.until 3:00 p.m.
£3.50 per session
Carers join free of charge
01202 203630
Currently these sessions are suspended, but virtual classes may be held from time to time. Check Forst Arts Web Site
Information last updated on 16 August 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
Dramatics & Musical Theatre Groups
Milton Musical Society
Milton Musical Society
www.miltonmusicalsociety.co.uk
Performs and rehearses at various Centres in and around New Milton.
Acting - £30.00 : Non-Acting - £20.00 : Juniors - £15.00 : Patrons - £25.00
Chairperson - Jonathan Shiner
www.miltonmusical.org/contact.html Contact the Society by E-Mail - Various Officers
Rehearsals are held on Wednesday and Friday Evenings and Sunday Afternoons. Next Show in December is Westenders and 2023 Spring Show is Kipps, Half a Sixpence. Auditions for the latter are on October 23nd and Rehearsals start on January 8th 2023.
Information last updated on 31 July 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
New Foresr Players
The New Forest Players (NFP) is a leading Amateur Drama Group in New Milton in the New Forest Area of South England. The NFP has an active membership and aims to produce at least three plays each year – so we are always on the lookout for New Members!
So if you enjoy acting, would like to help back stage or simply enjoy watching theatre, why not think about joining the New Forest Players, we’d love to have you!
Ballard School PAC, Fernhill Lane, New Milton. BH25 5SU
Various times depending on performances
See Web Site - https://newforestplayers.com/membership/
Chairman - David Luker
Information last updated on 4 August 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
Films
Films
New Milton Community Association
This Association has a series of "Sunday afternoon film Shows" on a monthly basis. Doors open at 14:00 hrs for a 14:30 hrs start. Cups of tea are normally available before the performance. Admission (to be exchanged for a free raffle ticket) as little as £2:50 at present, available on the door.
Film Goers would normally be expected to be members of the Community Association but you are welcome to attend one film on a trial basis.
www.newmiltoncommunity.org.uk/film-club.php
Community Centre, Osborne Road, New Milton, BH25 6EA
One Sunday each month (See Notices
2:00 p.m. for 2:30 p.m. start
£2.50 each per film which includes a cup of tea/coffee
John Fogarty
01425 622274
The main Centre is closed on Sundays, so we us the side door next to the kitchen to enter.
Information last updated on 1 August 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
Forest Arts
"Forest Arts Centre is the leading venue for live arts events in the New Forest. A former military drill hall in New Milton, it has a 146 capacity air-conditioned theatre, dance studio, workshop room and licensed café-bar with gallery space.
Owned by Hampshire County Council and supported by New Forest District Council, the Centre’s programme includes live music, comedy, theatre, dance and other events – as well as regular screenings of the best in world and classic film."
Old Milton Road. New Milton. BH25 6DS
01425 619983 - Administration
forest.arts@hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk
01425 612393 - Box Office
A multi-purpose venue with theatre, live music, exhibitions, workshops and other events. The Centre is currently open but limited to pre-booked summer classes, workshops and films! Please watch the Web Site for more details.
Information last updated on 31 July 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
Literature
Book Club
New Milton Community Association
Enjoy reading? We read a book a month which is then discussed at our monthly meeting, in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. We read a variety of books, which are ordered from our local library. It is also interesting to learn a little of the life of the author.
www.newmiltoncommunity.org.uk/bookclub.html
Community Centre, Osborne Road, New Milton, BH25 6EA
Every 2nd Thursday of the month
2:00 p.m.
£2.00 - Membership of Library
£1.00 per session
Glenda Patterson
01425 622100
glendapatterson@btinternet.com
Information last updated on 31 July 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
Literature Group
New Milton Community Association
We are led by out tutor, Carolyn King MA. We read a variety of novels, poetry and plays, which we discuss in our meetings. We are a friendly group : members are welcome to contribute as much or as little as they wish to our discussions.
www.newmiltoncommunity.org.uk/literature.html
Community Centre. Osborne Road. New Milton. BH25 6EA
Wednesday (not in April to September)
2:00 p.m.
Tutors Fee
£1.00 per session
Janet Giles
07719 606358
Information last updated on 1 August 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
Poetry Appreciation
New Milton Community Association
Suggestions are made for topics at the November meeting and then eleven are agreed upon by members.
The meetings are very different from most people's memories of school poetry lessons. We meet to enjoy poetry and share our favourites, not to analyse and make critiques of them. Some poets make regular appearances; for example Pam Ayres, Wordsworth, Keats and John Betjeman but many are less well known or lived centuries ago.
Most people come with poems to read and some prefer to listen as others read their choices. It is a small group but new members are always made very welcome.
www.newmiltoncommunity.org.uk/poetry_appreciation.html
Community Centre, Osborne Road, New Milton, BH25 6EA
3rd Thursday in the month
10:30 a.m.
£3.00 per annum
£1.00 per session
Information last updated on 1 August 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
Music Groups
Piano
New Milton Community Association
We are an informal, friendly group who enjoy each other's company as much as the music we make. We each bring our own music and choose what to play, and we take it in turns to play to the group. Be brave! It is not as daunting as it sounds and I give some tuitition, if required. Do come along and sample us. No one need play on their first visit.
www.newmiltoncommunity.org.uk/pianists.html
New Milton Community Centre. Osborne Road. New Milton
Every Monday
11:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon
£10.00 per annum and £2.00 per session
Rosemary Wells
01425 614279
Information last updated on 31 July 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
MUSK - Milton Ukelele Strummers Klub
Our group meet once a month bringing together like minded folk of all abilities, beginners through to well seasoned players. Over the last nine years we have become a social and very friendly club, playing out at least twice a month. We play for charity as all the donations we receive go to Honeypot Children's Charity. We also play for groups to help them raise money for there chosen charity. Come along and visit us if you would like to learn to play a ukulele we teach beginners for Free, we have lone ukuleles and music books, so no excuse.
Meetings at The New Milton Memorial Centre. Whitefield Rd. New Milton. BH25 6DE
Last Friday of the Month
at 7:00 p.m.
£3.00 to cover hall hire - No Membership Fees
Pete Davis
01425 621831
Information last updated on 31 July 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
New Forest Organ Society
This Society was formed in 1979 and the membership steadily increased from 15 people until 1994 when the number reached 200, and it soon became necessary to form a membership waiting list. Since then the concert evenings are either full or nearly full - the hall holds 200. Members have the advantage of booking in advance but there are usually 30 - 50 tickets to sell to members and non-members at the door. Concerts are held monthly and are usually - but not always - on the fourth Tuesday in the month.
www.organfax.co.uk/clubs/newforest/
All Saints Church Hall, Greenbanks Close, Milford-on-Sea, SO41 0SQ
Meets on 4th Tuesday of every month
at 7:15 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Annual Subscription - £7.50
Visitors - £4.00 includes refreshments in the interval
Sandra Ebbetts
01590 644724
Concerts every month by professionals on modern electronic organs - jazz, big band, light classical - all sorts !!
Information last updated on 31 July 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
Orchestras
New Forest Orchestra
The New Forest Orchestra consists of keen and talented Amateur Musicians who meet regularly in term -time to rehearse Orchestral Music. We perform several Concerts a year in locations in the New Forest - most frequently in New Milton , Milford and Lymington. Our experienced Musical Director is Ieuan Davies. We are particularly keen to recruit more String Players. As a rough guide , Grade 5 Standard is necessary for comfort – but regular playing does lead to improvement. A list of previous Concerts can be found on our website.
Meetings at All Saints Hordle Memorial Hall. Hordle Lane. Hordle. SO41 0FB
Wednesday Evenings
7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. (Weekly Rehearsals in Term time)
Alan Ford - Chairman
01590 681741
alanford@doctors.org.uk - Chairman
membership@nforchestra.org - Membership
New Members are always warmly welcomed. There is no entrance Audition but players need to be of at least Grade 5 to be comfortable. We find that regular orchestral playing soon dispels rustiness so many players have enjoyed returning to their instruments after several (or in some cases , many) years gap.
Information last updated on 31 July 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
The Arts Society (Formerly New Milton Decorative & Fine Arts Society
As soon as this Group reconvenes after Coronavurus - a programme of events will be published here.
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