Herald - Issue 419

17th February 2022 • The HERALD • Page 65 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 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 145 Long Lane, Holbury SO45 2NZ Tel: 023 8024 3300 NOWOPEN SUNDAYS FROM 10AM-2PM 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 CLASSIC CAR CLUB - ‘AIMING TO BOOST MEMBERSHIP’ car related and transport items. eir regular ra e took place and was enjoyed by all. is article was submitted before the February meeting in order to meet the editorial deadline. At the 10th February meeting the speaker gave a talk entitled ‘A Tour Around Southampton’ illustrated by the postcards of F.G.O Stuart, Edwardian photographer and postcard publisher. e next meeting is scheduled for Thursday 10th March, 7.30pm, at Netley Marsh Community Hall, Woodlands Rd, SO40 7GH. Do go along and meet them. The Austin A30/A35 Owners’ Club, Southampton and New Forest Group, would like to invite potential new members that are owners of any make of classic car, not forgetting those enthusiasts who love them but don’t have their own, to go along and meet them with a view to joining. All are welcome. Members enjoy a friendly, social atmosphere at the monthly meetings. Every meeting includes a ra e. ere are occasional quizzes, speakers on various topics and club drive days. ey also hold an annual auction in aid of the local Honeypot children’s charity. Some members have other makes of classics such as Riley, Morris, Land Rover and Volkswagen enabling the club to expand the range of vehicle manufacturers to complement their Austin A30/35 models. e club is in the unique position of owning Austin Motor Spares Service Ltd, which holds a vast range of highly valued stock, possibly the largest in the world. New, used and reconditioned parts are sold by Robert Austin A35 Racing at Goodwood (Photo by Ben Cowdrey) and Rick Prinn who are experts and able to o er comprehensive advice and help. e January meeting started as usual with club business. en continued with a ‘Nostalgia A to Z’ led by the chairman which ‘sparked’ lively interaction, with the members taking a trip down memory lane of Ancient Egypt e Southampton Ancient Egypt Society (SAES) next meeting will be on Saturday 19th March for Nicky Nielsen ‘Excavating the City of the Snake Goddess: Flinders Petrie at Tell Nabash ’ , from 1.30pm for a 2pm start. In the Spring of 1886, British archaeologist Flinders Petrie conducted excavations at the site of Tell Nabasha in the north-eastern Nile Delta. In this talk, they will explore the most signi cant discoveries in the area, focusing in particular on the material from the site now held in the collections of the British Museum. Nicky Nielsen is a Senior Lecturer in Egyptology at the University of Manchester. He is also the author of two books on ancient Egypt: Pharaoh Seti I (2017) and Egyptomaniacs (2020). His research focuses on ancient Egyptian material culture of the New Kingdom and Late Period. e Society are meeting over Zoom at the moment due to COVID-19 restrictions. For more details contact the Secretary on: 07812 851095, email: saesinfo55@gmail.com or visit: www.southamptonancientegyptsociety.co.uk MINIBUS TO MESSIAH take you there. All you have to do is ring: 023 8084 6125 to book a seat on the bus for only £5 return. e pick up point is 6pm in the car park opposite St John’s Church, Hythe although special arrangements can be made for anyone who nds that impossible. Tickets for the concert are £20, £18 concessions, £12 in side aisle restricted view, children under 11 are free and those 11-17 are £5. ese are available through Music in Romsey Abbey via: www. ticketsource.co.uk It would be lovely to ll the Abbey with audience as well as the sounds of Handle’s glorious music. Southampton Choral Society is delighted to be back singing again and planning a lovely series of concerts for the future. ey have a special o ering to look forward to just before Easter when they sing Handel’s Messiah on Saturday 2nd April at 7pm in the beautiful surroundings of Romsey Abbey. What a treat! What’s more there is no need to worry if transport is a problem for those in the Waterside area as a special minibus is arranged to