Page 72 • The HERALD • 5th October 2023 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v 023 8084 9370 Prospect Place, Hythe SO45 6AU • MOT’s • MOT Repairs • Air Con • Auto Electrics • Servicing •Welding • Diagnostics • Suspension • Tyres • Clutches • Cam Belts • Brakes A process involving the removal of dents and small accident damage without the need for spraying • Convenient mobile service to your home or place of work • Repairs completed at a fraction of bodyshop costs • Repair costs may be less than your insurance excess • Dents completely removed or dramatically improved* • Over 30 years experience in the repair of bodywork (*If the paint is scratched or broken a ‘tidy up’ repair may be possible) Call Graham on 07789 888005 Dents out today, no need to spray! DENT DYNAMICS PAINTLESS DE T REMOVAL BLACKFIELD GARAGE SERVICES LTD Tel: (023) 8089 3146 MOT’s AND SERVICING, ACCIDENT REPAIRS, INSURANCE AND PRIVATE WORK FREE ESTIMATES EXHAUSTS AND BATTERIES ETC All makes and models of vehicle Courtesy cars available Members of the Retail Motor Industry Federation Blackfield Crossroads, Blackfield Branch Out at the Watercress Line’s Autumn Steam Gala Get ready to explore the Watercress Line at its annual Autumn Steam Gala event, which steams into action from Friday 6th to Sunday 8th October, with a ‘branch line’ theme. Visitors to the three-day gala will have the opportunity to ride behind home- eet and visiting locomotives, go behind the scenes to nd out more about the fascinating restoration projects and view various exhibits. ere will be an enhanced timetable o ering unlimited rides behind the range of steam engines, so there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy the glorious Hampshire countryside, adjacent to the South Downs National Park. e popular Autumn Gala will showcase two of the Watercress Line’s own engines - 41312 LMS Ivatt, which spent much of its working career on Southern region lines, and the 53808 7F, courtesy of the S&D Railway Trust, which was used as a local goods train. Visiting locomotives will include: No. 72 ‘Fenchurch’, courtesy of the Bluebell Railway. is gave rapid acceleration on suburban trains of lightweight carriages on the South London line. LNWR coal tank no. 1054, owned by the National and yard. Driver experiences will be available with ‘Kilmersdon’ 1788, and opportunities to take Queen Mary Brake Van rides on the Goods Train. e delightful miniature steam railway will also o er unlimited rides for all the family to enjoy. Visit the Goods Shed exhibition at Medstead and Four Marks, and browse the society stands and displays at Ropley Station. Some fascinating Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust artefacts will be on show at the Old Goods Shed Museum at Alresford. Watercress Line CEO Rebecca Dalley said: “Most of our trains are operated by tender engines, so this is a rare opportunity to travel along the line by a variety of tank engines, smaller engines that tended to travel on branch lines, which ‘branch off’ the main line to serve local communities in rural areas. Our Autumn Steam Gala provides a fascinating day out for anyone interested in steam engines. It’s a great opportunity to ride behind these steam locomotives, see behind the scenes as restoration is in progress and find out more about the history of the railway. Discover the Watercress Line’s picturesque heritage stations along the 10 mile line, visit the exhibitions and chat to our volunteers and staff. We look forward to welcoming you.” Book ahead for the Autumn Steam Gala and nd out more at: watercressline.co.uk/autumn-steam-gala/ Jump on board for the Watercress Line’s Autumn Steam Gala (Photo: Andrew Woodroffe) Trust and courtesy of the Bahamas Locomotive Trust. Originally designed to haul freight (predominantly coal tra c). e GWR Class 5205, 5239 ‘Goliath’, courtesy of the Dartmouth Steam Railway, Devon, will also be in operation. is engine was used to haul coal from the mines in South Wales to the ports for export. e gala weekend will give visitors an insight into restoration projects at Ropley workshop Totton Repair Café Totton Repair Café is running on Saturday 21st October and Saturday 9th December, 10.30am to 1pm at Totton & Eling Community Centre. e aim of the Totton Repair Café is to try and prevent small household goods from going to land ll if they stop working. You can take along small electrical or other items too good for the tip, you can sit and help/observe with any repair and refreshments are available while you wait for a small charge. It’s also an opportunity to nd out more about the Repair Café and Men’s Shed. A er your repair is completed all they ask for is a voluntary donation towards the cost of the hall and insurance. For further details please contact the Totton & Eling Community Centre by email: tottonrepaircafe@gmx.co.uk MUSIC AT BEAULIEU ‘Music at Beaulieu at Sea’ may seem to be an unusual opening phrase for a piece about the October concert; however, the more formal title ‘Cruise Classics’ gives the proper perspective. Phil Daish-Handy and Martin Penrose are a local duo who frequently perform for cruise ship audiences. eir programme for Music at Beaulieu on Saturday 28th October will include classical favourites for cello and piano and they will tell of some of their experiences when giving recitals on cruise liners. A di erent sort of musical evening and perhaps one not to be missed by the landlubber! Doors open at 6.30pm and the concert will start at 7pm. Tickets are £15 and may be obtained in advance from: www. ticketsource.co.uk/musicatbeaulieu or at the door, through their box o ce, telephone 07770 859900 or by post at PO Box 84, Lymington, Hants, SO41 3ZA where cheques will be accepted.
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