Page 66 • The HERALD • 14th September 2023 v INDEPENDENT, LOCAL AND PROUD v • Latest 4-Wheel ComputerisedWheel Alignment • FREE Wheel Alignment Check with Service • FREE Local Collection & Delivery BOOK ONLINE H Clutches H Diagnostics H Air Conditioning H 4 Wheel Alignment H H Cambelts H Service to Manufacturers Specification on all makes and models H BADMINSTON GARAGE HYTHE PHONE: 023 8001 9090 • EMAIL: mhbgarage100@gmail.com Web: badminstonsgroup.co.uk/hythe • F badminstonsofhythe 50 SHORE ROAD, HYTHE SO45 6GJ MOT & SERVICE CENTRE for Cars, Motorcycles, Vans and Motorhomes 145 Long Lane, Holbury SO45 2NZ Tel: 023 8024 3300 FOR ALL YOUR MOTORING NEEDS LOCALLY • Free fit batteries (most cars) • Free fit wiper blades • Battery chargers • Oils • Braking • Service parts • Tools/tool hire • Car paints • Engine management diagnostics/reset • Towing accessories • Number plates • Exhaust systems • Steering/suspension • Haynes manuals W: www.cobramotorcomponents.co.uk E: sales@cobramotorcomponents.co.uk 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 Send your local news to The Editor, The Herald, 2 High Street, Hythe SO45 6AH or email: editor@herald-publishing.co.uk TRANSPORT TORQUES LECTURES POWER UP AT NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM Specialist evening lectures by leading gures in the motoring world are scheduled this autumn at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. e talks, in the museum’s Collections Centre theatre o er a chance to hear interesting insights from experts and authors, and an opportunity to meet fellow enthusiasts. Transport Talk details: 100 Years of MG with Jon Pressnell • 16th September, 7pm: Jon’s talk will give an overview of 100 years of MG cars with a special focus on Cecil Kimber best known for his role in being the driving force behind e M.G. Car Company. To book tickets: www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/100years-mg-transport-torques/ 70 Years of Genevieve with Andrew Roberts • 7th October, 7pm: Celebrating the 70th year of the iconic lm Genevieve depicting the London to Brighton veteran car run. Genevieve and the other car from the iconic movie, Spyker, will be on display in the museum over the summer, and Genevieve will be in the Collections Centre for the evening for the Transport Torque. To book tickets: www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/70years-genevieve-transport-torques/ The Legend of Goldie Gardner with John Mayhead • 4th November, 7pm; English race car driver, holder of more than 100 national and international speed records, Goldie Gardner was awarded the BRDC Gold Star three times. In 1930 he was hired by Cecil Kimber, the managing director of MG Cars, to team up with the marque to which he would remain loyal. John Mayhead has written a biography of the Goldie Gardner, which is published by National Motor Museum Publishing in September. To book tickets: www. beaulieu.co.uk/events/ legend-of-goldie-gardner/ For more information on all the National Motor Museum events visit: nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/ events MG NE Magnette 3 Musketeers 1935 e New Forest (East) Probus Club held their August meeting at the Dibden Golf Club on ursday 17th August. President Henley, welcomed 24 members, which included 1 new member, to the 412th meeting, Membership is now 27 members. Future events planned for the Club were: Excursion by the tourist and regular Bus services for Lunch in Fordingbridge on 18th August; Possible Christmas lunch at ‘Le Chateau’ in early December; Potential trip on Solent Dolphins ‘Alison MacGregor’ (now postponed to next year); Lunch at MJ’s (Brockenhurst College) 10th November. e meeting concluded with a very informative talk ‘Salvage master’ by Kevin Parience. Kevin quali ed early as deep sea diver, and his rst venture into salvage was to purchase ships abandoned on reefs or aground, and recover his purchase by the salvage value of the hull. In his talk Kelvin explained the techniques used to salvage sunken vessels and barges. Most of his work was in the Arabian and Persian Gulfs, where maritime seamanship and safety standards were somewhat more relaxed, not in accordance with MCA rules. If anyone is interested in joining, please contact the Secretary, on: 023 8089 7967. New Forest (East) Probus Club August Meeting
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