Herald - Issue 425

v INDEPENDENT, LOCAL AND PROUD v Page 68 • The HERALD • 23rd June 2022 VAUXTECH LOCAL GARAGE Tel: 023 8086 9496 Unit 5, New Forest Enterprise Centre, Totton, Southampton SO40 9LA LOCAL GARAGE EST 23 YEARS • Servicing & Repairs • MOT’s (arranged) • Brakes • Clutches • Tyres • Air Conditioning • Collection & Delivery Locally Friendly & Reliable Onsite Café Facilities All Makes & Models Holbury Service Station Web: www.holburyservicestation.com Email: holburyservicestation@hotmail.co.uk Member of Good Garage Scheme.com TYRES FITTED WHILE-U-WAIT Budget and Branded tyres held in stock Long Lane, Holbury, SO45 2NZ Tel: 023 8089 3727 All Major Cards Accepted and Repairs to Cars & Vans MOT’S & SERVICING cars and bikes of all ages, with free admission for attendees, each Classic Grille evening will be an unmissable opportunity for motor fans to drive into the Beaulieu grounds to meet the National Motor Museum curators, witness awesome vehicles from the collections being started up, and chat with fellow enthusiasts while enjoying a tasty bite to eat. Attendees wishing to enter the National Motor Museum, for a unique a er-hours perspective of the cars and motoring objects, can upgrade their ticket on the evening at £10 per adult, children 16 and under go free. National Motor Museum Trust Chief Executive Dr Jon Murden said: “As part of a range of events to mark the 50th anniversary of the opening of the National Motor Museum in 1972, I’m delighted that we are introducing our new Classic Grille nights. “The atmosphere inside the Museum is totally different and quite magical in the evening, and we wanted to be able to share that with people in a way that hasn’t been possible before. “Combined with the potential to take your own classic car or bike on a run to the Museum through the stunning New Forest, something tasty to eat from our BBQ, and witnessing some amazing historic vehicle start-ups, we think Classic Grille will appeal to a wide range of enthusiasts – especially those who’ve maybe never had the chance to visit the National Motor Museum before.” Take a closer look at fascinating historic motoring objects from the museum’s reserve collections with hands-on ‘Meet the Curator’ sessions, while families can get involved with special activities. Talk to the curatorial and workshop experts who look a er more than 1.7 million items and nd out more about the work of the National Motor Museum Trust, preserving the nation’s motoring heritage and its exciting plans for the future. Motorbikes will be the stars on Wednesday 20th July , pulse racing, as the colossal 18-litre engine of the 1920 Sunbeam 350hp bursts into action. A century a er this incredible racer set its rst Land Speed Record of 133.75mph, hear its aero engine roar and get a taste of the pioneering record-breaking era which this car helped to shape. On each of the evenings, the Brabazon restaurant will be open, along with a ‘Pit Stop BBQ’, with delicious barbeque snacks and hot and cold drinks on o er. Capacity for the event is limited, so book your free ticket for the evening now at: beaulieu.co.uk/events/ classic-grille-evening, while upgrade tickets for entry for the National Motor Museum, which must be purchased at the event, cost £10 per adult (children are admitted for free). e rest of the Beaulieu attraction will not be open for these events. New Classic Grille after-hours events for the National Motor Museum e National Motor Museum is throwing open its doors to classic car and motorcycle enthusiasts this summer for two special a er-hours events, as it introduces its brand new Classic Grille evenings on 20th July and 24th August , as part of the celebrations of the Museum’s 50th anniversary. Welcoming owners of classic and cherished with bike fans in for a real treat that evening. e legendary ex-Mike Hailwood 1961 Honda RC162 will be started up, the impressive sounds of this TT race-winner sure to make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up with excitement. en see the latest o erings from the two-wheeled world on show with trade stands representing Royal En eld, Aprilia and Moto Guzzi. e event on Wednesday 24th August will get the NMM Classic Grille evenings - Hailwood Honda RC162 is July sees the return of the extremely popular New Forest & Hampshire County Show! Taking place at e Showground in New Park this year’s event will take place from Tuesday 26th July to Thursday 28th July , the Show team are working hard to create the New Forest & Hampshire County Show everyone knows and loves. All the Show sections are back and the focus is on creating interactive educational activities for you to enjoy. is will include Fly Fishing, Baking, Flower Arranging and the famous Little New Park Ranger Courses. Lookout on their website for a full list of the activities in the coming weeks to make the most out of your visit! Alongside the activities the organisers are delighted to be welcoming back Atkinson Horses as the Main Ring Attraction. Ben Atkinson has been one of the most popular Main Ring Attractions they have had and will be performing in the East Ring, twice a day. For full details and to book your tickets please visit: newforestshow.co.uk NEW FOREST & HAMPSHIRE COUNTY SHOW SET TO RETURN!