v AVAILABLE ON ALL DEVICES v 12th March 2026 • The HERALD • Page 71 • Latest 4-Wheel Computerised Wheel 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 VAUXTECH LOCAL GARAGE Tel: 023 8086 9496 Unit 5, New Forest Enterprise Centre, Totton, Southampton SO40 9LA LOCAL GARAGE EST 30 YEARS • Servicing & Repairs • MOT’s (arranged) • Brakes • Clutches • Tyres • Air Conditioning • Collection & Delivery Locally Friendly & Reliable Onsite Café Facilities All Makes & Models Young Mechanics Presented Award Certificates For Beetle Car Restoration personal development goals that they each achieved are a real credit to them. I’d like to thank the volunteers, parents and sponsors who have shown great support to these students.” Reverend Peter Toller of St Andrew’s Church, Dibden Purlieu says, “People often ask why a church is running a project involving cars. Whilst Mechanix is about spending time under the bonnet, it’s also about investing time in young people. We want to show young people they matter, that we see them, and we’re interested in their future flourishing. In this way, we’re following Jesus’ example. Our aim is for young people to grow in workplace skills and confidence to equip them for the future. Our prayer is that they know they matter.” Lord Montagu of Beaulieu has presented award certi cates at the National Motor Museum to students who successfully participated in the local Mechanix course and restored a classic yellow 1973 Volkswagen Beetle. Jon Murden, Chief Executive of the National Motor Museum says, “Every year a local church youth group run a course for young people to learn about cars. This year the “Mechanix” group in Dibden Purlieu have done an amazing job of restoring a Beetle which was found in a modified state in Plymouth. I’m delighted to have met the young people who worked so hard and learned so much restoring it. Whilst we are a national museum, this course happens to be run on our doorstep, so I am especially pleased that we have been able to host the presentation once again. The course offers a great opportunity for students to learn the skills which will be needed in the years ahead when some of the cars of today need repair and restoration.” e presentation of certi cates in the museum was followed by a tour of the collection given by the museum’s Learning team. Mechanix sees a group of young people aged 14-17 with no prior car mechanic experience challenged to bring cars up to MOT level during evening courses. e students repaired the VW Beetle in a working garage in Dibden Purlieu, learning essential car maintenance activities, taking part in a ‘pit stop challenge’ and carrying out practical MOT test procedures in the process. e course provides an opportunity to develop their skills inspiring some of the students to become professional mechanics. is Mechanix course was organised by St Andrew’s in Dibden Purlieu and All Saints’ Church in Dibden. Major local businesses including Shaw x Autos, ExxonMobil, and Draper Tools played a pivotal role in supporting the course. Reuben Shaw from Shaw x Autos says, “We are really pleased that these students have gained several practical skills and learnt about teamwork. The Mechanix course students with the VW Beetle at Beaulieu ©National Motor Museum/Adrian Pennells/Bryn Jones NEW FOREST MILITARIA FAIR e next New Forest Militaria Fair will be on Wednesday 1st April from 7pm to 9.30pm in the Colbury Church Rooms, Deerleap Lane, Colbury (near Ashurst) SO40 7EH. ere are stalls o ering a variety of militaria items, and these events are an ideal venue for dealers, collectors and enthusiasts to get together to buy, sell, swap, exhibit and talk about all aspects of militaria. All are welcome and admission is £1. e fairs are held on the 1st Wednesday of the month. Anyone who would like to pre-book a table at £8, should call Dave Curtis on: 07903 600865 or: 023 8178 1324. Hythe’s Easter Egg Trail e annual Hythe Easter Egg Trail organised by Waterside Mortgages and Hythe Alive is taking place on Thursday 2nd April, 10am–1pm. Tickets are £3 and available from Toys Ahoy both instore and from their website: toysahoyshop. co.uk is year’s event will be raising money for Cancer Research UK and Hythe Alive. Hythe Fire Station Breakfast Club e Hythe Fire Station Breakfast Club is a monthly event for former and serving 44 Hythe Fire Station members to enjoy the social interaction and a catch up over a co ee and a breakfast. Ex-serving and serving members from 49 Beaulieu and 58 Hardley Fire Stations are also very welcome to attend. e Hythe Fire Station Breakfast Club will meet up monthly at Seashell’s Resturant & Bar, Hythe at 10am on alternate first Thursday’s and Saturday’s of the month. e next Breakfast Club Date is: Saturday 4th April. For more details please contact Phil Gittings on: 07850 267616 or nd additional details on the Hythe Fire Station Facebook page.
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