Herald - Issue 410

5th August 2021 • The HERALD • Page 65 v INDEPENDENT, LOCAL AND PROUD v AUTOPAT A Family Business Established since 1982 PROMPT & EFFICIENT v Servicing v Mechanical Repairs v MOT’s - Petrol & Diesel v Air Conditioning Service Unit 3, Hardley Ind. Est., Hythe 023 8084 0163 FAWLEY GARAGE SERVICE - PARTS - M.O.T.’S ALL MAKES OF VEHICLE SERVICED AND REPAIRED • D iagnostic F ault F inding • T yres - F itting & B alancing • L aser T racking FAWLEY 8089 1057 THE VILLAGE, CALSHOT ROAD, FAWLEY Send your local news to The Editor, The Herald, 2 High Street, Hythe SO45 6AH or email editor@herald-publishing.co.uk e life of Murray Walker OBE will be celebrated with a prestigious tribute evening at the National Motor Museum on Saturday 14th August , as friends, colleagues and fans share insights and anecdotes about the life and career of the legendary commentator, and admire a display of iconic two and four-wheeled racing cars and bikes. Loved by millions of fans around the world as ‘the voice of Formula 1’, Murray’s enthusiasm, knowledge and personality made him one of motorsport’s best-known gures, in an astonishing career that spanned seven decades. From Grand Prix to touring cars, rally cross to club and international motorcycle racing, Murray’s distinctive voice never failed to capture the excitement of the race. Presented by e GT Organisation in association with Plate Shield and the Historic Sports Car Club, the event will be hosted by former Grand Prix driver, racer and TV presenter Ti Needell. Go! Go! Go! Celebrating the life of Murray Walker OBE will celebrate Murray’s life and his unique contribution to the world of motorsport. Guests will have a unique opportunity to admire a selection of racing machines representing Murray’s career in the Wheel spinners Paddocks , with all manner of vehicles invited to take part and join the display. en watch impressive demonstration drives, before joining a sparkling Racing Revellers Reception , followed by a three-course dinner. Murray’s Moments will see some of Murray’s friends and colleagues take centre stage, sharing the memories that made this unique character so special to them. Guests will be invited to share their memories and put questions to the distinguished panel. en bidding will commence on carefully selected items of Murray Walker memorabilia and other items, as they go under the hammer in the evening’s exclusive auction. To book your tickets, visit: www.thegtorganisation.com/ murraywalkertribute or www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/ celebrating-life-murray-walker-obe to download an application form. e National Motor Museum is a tting location for this special event, in light of Murray Walker’s life-long support of the museum. His father, broadcaster and motorcycle racer Graham Walker was the rst curator of the motorcycle collection at Beaulieu. e annual Graham Walker Memorial Run for vintage motorcycles will be taking place the following day, on Sunday 15th August. Go! Go! Go! Celebrating the life of MurrayWalker OBE , Go! Go! Go! At the National Motor Museum with Murray Walker OBE Tribute Event Head to Beaulieu to celebrate the life and times of the great Murray Walker OBE is just one of the events taking place at Beaulieu during 2021. Visit: www.beaulieu.co.uk/events for details of the full events calendar.