Herald - Issue 424

2nd June 2022 • The HERALD • Page 69 v READ THE HERALD ONLINE: www.herald-publishing.co.uk 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 0800 028 7878 • 07866 041192 The next Herald will be out on 23rd June CLASSIC CAR CLUB – ‘TAKE TO THE ROAD’ On Sunday 24th April, the Southampton and New Forest Group of the Austin A30/A35 Owners’ Club held its Classic Car Drive Day. Vehicles assembled in the car park of the club’s meeting place at Netley Marsh. It was a good turnout and parked side by side in a row, as shown in the photograph, they looked impressive. Members chatted for a while and then went into the hall for a tea, co ee and/or a bacon roll. e chairman handed out the route instructions and said “ Drivers start your engines! ” Members were putting into action the club motto devised by their chairman - ‘Life’s too short, put some miles on it’ . e convoy was led out of the car park by two early Series 1 Land Rovers, followed by A30/A35 saloons and commercials, a Triumph Toledo, an Austin A40, a Morris Minor and bringing up the rear was an Austin 7 saloon. Smiling faces all around. Members kept a reasonable distance apart to allow other road users to pass safely. e convoy stopped en route at Carlo’s Ices at West Wellow for ice-cream, drinks and a chat before setting o in a new direction. Members said they had enjoyed the event getting together with their cherished vehicles. e meeting on the 12th May was an auction in aid of the ‘Honeypot’ children’s charity (reg. no. 1011672). Members had donated interesting items and the buyers went away happy with their purchases. e sum of £277.50 was raised for the charity. e Club continues to invite new members that are owners of any make of classic car, not forgetting those enthusiasts who love them but don’t have one of their own to join them -all are welcome! Members enjoy a friendly, social atmosphere at the monthly meetings. Every meeting includes a ra e. ere are lm nights, quizzes, speakers on various topics and club drive days. Some members have other makes of classic vehicles such as Ford, Land Rover, Mercedes, M.G., Morris, Riley and Volkswagen enabling the club to expand the range of vehicle manufacturers to complement their Austin A30/35 models. e next scheduled meeting is on 9th June and will be a ‘Quiz Night’. Meetings take place on the second ursday of each month at Netley Marsh Community Hall, Woodlands Rd, SO40 7GH. Do go along and meet them. Classic Car Drive Day Ashurst & District Ladies Probus are a very friendly group of Ladies and would love to see you. ey meet on the 3rd Thursday of every month at e Happy Cheese, Ashurst at 11am. ey have a speaker every month on a great variety of topics and a erwards most of the members stay for a lunch and general chat. eir next meeting will be on Thursday 16th June for a talk by Lena Gri ths titled ‘Bat Conservation’. ey would love you to go along, it’s a lovely way to spend the morning, with some interesting, informative speakers. If you would like more information please contact Marian Quantrell, Treasurer on: 023 8029 2381 or: 07849 410323. Ships on Sea Travels Southampton Branch World Ship Society, meet at St James Methodist Church, St James Shirley, 7.30pm to 9.30pm on the second Tuesday of the month . Please note: they will be in their new venue Room 7. Enter the church building from the car park at the back – their room is up the stairs, then turn right and Room 7 is at the end of the corridor. eir next meeting is on Tuesday 14th June for a talk by David Hawkins titled ‘Ships on Sea Travels’. On Tuesday 12th July for a talk by Paul Gosling and John Davidson titled ‘Mini Talks’. On Tuesday 9th August for a talk by Ian Wells titled ‘London Docks – Part 3 1972’. Anyone with a shipping interest is welcome to attend. More details visit: www.sotonwss. org.uk or call: 023 8049 0290. Bat Conservation