Page 70 • The HERALD • 17th November 2022 v WE’VE BEEN YOUR LOCAL SINCE 1994 v Holbury Service Station MOT’S & SERVICING and Repairs to Cars and Vans TYRES FITTED WHILE YOU WAIT Budget and Branded Tyres held in stock Member of Good Garage Scheme Long Lane, Holbury SO45 2NZ Tel: 023 8089 3727 Web: www.holburyservicestation.com Email: holburyservicestation@hotmail.co.uk All Major Cards Accepted Our knowledgeable staff are on hand to keep your vehicle on the road in a safe manner • We offer all garage services including free collection and delivery from your home • We now offer Dpf cleaning - Injector cleaning - Turbo cleaning and Air intake cleaning to help your car run cleaner improving its performance and economy. • Good Garage Scheme – RMI – Trust my Garage Member MOT’s, TYRES, CLUTCHES, CAMBELTS, SERVICING, WELDING, DIAGNOSTICS, LASER-TRACKING. CARS, VANS UP TO 3.5T, MOTORHOMES UP TO 30’ 023 8001 0029 Badminston Lane, Fawley, SO45 1BX 023 8001 0029 New Forest Golf Club Seniors Captain Barry Nicholas recently presented a cheque for the £2,761.96 collected throughout his captaincy year, to Tash Haji from the Naomi House and Jacksplace hospice. A further collection on the day added more than £130 to this bringing the grand total to just under £3,000. Naomi House and Jacksplace is a charity that is very close to Barry Nicholas’ heart. His lovely granddaughter Captain’s Charity Cheque Presentation Seniors Captain Barry Nicholas presenting the cheque to Tash Haji Bethany was a regular visitor staying there for weekends to allow her Mum and Dad to take well deserved respite breaks. She was born with severe handicaps. Her brain did not develop like most newborns leaving her unable to walk, talk or even sit. At the age of 15 she spent her last days in the peaceful surroundings of the hospice having developed terminal lung problems. CLASSIC CAR CLUB – ‘Members Enjoyed Seaside Holiday History’ The Southampton and New Forest Group of the Austin A30/A35 Owners’ Club are continuing to boost their membership by inviting potential new members that are owners of any make of classic car, not forgetting those enthusiasts who appreciate them but don’t have one of their own, to go and meet the club members with a view to joining. 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 Bedford, Ford, Land Rover, Mercedes, M.G., Morris, Riley, Triumph and Volkswagen enabling the club to expand the range of vehicle manufacturers to complement their A30/35s and other Austin models. Club News On ursday 13th October, the group was treated to an interesting and informative talk by Simon Gomm titled ‘I do like to be beside the seaside’. He covered all aspects of seaside holidays including transport e.g. trains, early motor vehicles, coaches and cars. He also talked about the activities that were provided to holiday makers as an alternative to sitting on the beach. He showed them a variety of advertising posters that promoted the resorts. Films were shown that were used to encourage people to visit the various resorts. Simon also told the group about the development of holiday camps such as Butlins. It was interesting to learn about the early caravan parks which were a basic alternative to hotels and B&Bs. It was fascinating to see the pictures of all the people on Blackpool station platform in 1917. It was poignant to realise how few men there were because of WW1. e group thoroughly enjoyed the talk. e evening valued items to support customers’ needs. New, used and reconditioned parts are sold by Robert and Rick Prinn who are able to o er comprehensive advice and help. ‘Postwar Buses in Southampton’ was the theme for their meeting held on the 10th November. Meetings take place on the second ursday of each month, starting 7.30pm, at Netley Marsh Community Hall, Woodlands Rd, SO40 7GH. Do go along and meet them. All are welcome. ‘LIFE’S TOO SHORT – PUT SOME MILES ON IT’ included the club AGM. A new committee was elected for 2022/23. e chairman said he felt the club was on the right track for a successful year. The picture (Courtesy of the author’s family) shows two elegant women enjoying a cup of tea on the beach. No paper cups in those days! e club owns Austin Motor Spares Service Ltd which holds, in stock, a large quantity of highly Enjoying tea on the beach
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