Page 78 • The HERALD • 26th August 2026 v READ THE HERALD ONLINE: www.herald-publishing.co.uk v AMT MOBILE MECHANICAL 07950 638228 • Servicing • Repairs • MOT’s Arranged • Diagnostics • Breakdowns All Makes & Models incVans Competitive Rates Waterside Based amtmobile2@gmail.com Mobile Mechanic, Air Conditioning & Tyre Fitting TOWBARS SUPPLIED & FITTED TOWBARS SUPPLIED & FITTED TOWBARS SUPPLIED & FITTED TOWBARS SUPPLIED & FITTED 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 Austin A30/A35 Owners Club… Southampton and New Forest (but most members do not have an A30/A35) A relatively small number of members attended July’s club evening featuring the club’s vehicles - the star was the 1967 Ford Cortina. From the outside the vehicle looked normal, however under the bonnet lurked a plus 4 litre Rover V8, matched to the correct gearbox and uprated and professionally engineered everything else. Absolutely stunning. To follow on the social theme, on 16th July, the club’s chairman arranged a magical mystery tour that terminated at the Winchester Autobarn located in Sutton Scotney. Inside the barn is a viewable display of classic cars for sale, including a stunning 1962 Bentley Continental, an equally stunning 1989 Bentley Continental Convertible but, if not your taste, how about a Mini Moke once owned by Dave Clarke of “Bits and Pieces” fame, plus a good variety of other classics. In addition, an air conditioned restaurant/cafe with excellent food. e outside car park featured polished McClarens, Ferraris, and other exotica including member George’s A35 van. Well recommended for car enthusiasts. e following week saw the club going a oat at Buckler’s Hard for the annual Beaulieu River trip. Club night meetings take place on the 2nd Thursday of the month at Netley Marsh Community Hall, Woodlands Road, Netley Marsh, SO407GE, 7.15pm – 7.30pm. Daytime morning meetups take place on the 4th Thursday of the month, venue decided at the previous evening meeting. If you wish to visit club night, please make yourself known to Pete the Chairman, and take along a mug! Graham’s Ford Cortina V8 (Photo: Tony the Land Rover) A CELEBRATION OF BUSES, HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY e rst Lyndhurst Bus Rally and Running Day is taking place on 22nd August, 9am - 6pm at Strawberry Fields, Lymington, SO41 8ND. Enjoy a stand of heritage buses, food stalls with fresh and fast food, bus stalls and heritage cars. ere will be feeder services running to and from the event, also showing you the heart of the New Forest. Heritage services S1, S3 and X5 will run from Beaulieu Road and Brockenhurst train stations and the S2 heritage service will run from New Milton. Alternatively the Bluestar 6 and New Forest Tour Green route both serve Boldre Grange bus stop. If you would like to volunteer or you own a coach or bus that you would like to enter for the event please email: event@lyndhurstbusrally.uk For more information visit: lyndhurstbusrally.uk Tuesday Morning Ride In And Other Events Join in the Tuesday morning ridein at Sammy’s Pit Stop Café at the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum, near New Milton. Enjoy a catchup over excellent co ee and freshly baked cakes. It’s the perfect setting to soak up the welcoming atmosphere, admire an ever changing line up of machines, and swap stories from the road with fellow enthusiasts. As well as the weekly ride-in there are lots of other events planned at the Museum including: 9th August Summer Auto Jumble, 23rd August All ings Italian, 6th September Kickback Custom Bike Show and 13th September AJS & Matchless Club Day For more information visit: https:// sammymiller.co.uk Lepe Art Competition Exhibition Lepe Country Park is delighted to present the Pollinator Awareness Art Exhibition from 8th August – 16th August, 10am – 2pm, showcasing a wonderful collection of artwork inspired by the plants, insects and wildlife that make our natural spaces so special. Following the community art competition, artists of all ages responded to the theme with imagination, skill and personal creativity, producing works in a wide range of media including painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics and textiles. e exhibition celebrates not only the beauty of pollinators and native plants, but also the importance of protecting and appreciating the wildlife around us. Selected artworks from entrants across three age categories will be on display, o ering visitors the opportunity to see the diverse ways people have interpreted the theme. ank you to everyone who entered and shared their passion for nature through art. As this will be in the conservation area no dogs are allowed. Usual parking charges apply. For more information visit: www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/ countryparks/lepe/whats-on WATERSIDE VETERANS COFFEE CLUB The Waterside Veterans Coffee Club is held on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 10am at Fawley Royal British Legion, Exbury Road, Black eld, SO45 1XD, with their next meeting scheduled for Saturday 15th August. All veterans, serving personnel, their families and dependents are invited to attend and enjoy the usually good humour, refreshments and occasional visiting guests. If you would like further information on this great venture please do get in touch by calling Lucy on: 07979 673343 or emailing: wvcc@ btinternet.com
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