Page 76 • The HERALD • 30th March 2023 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v AUTOPAT A Family Business Established since 1982 PROMPT & EFFICIENT v Servicing v Mechanical Repairs v MOT’s - Petrol & Diesel v Air Conditioning Service Unit 3, Hardley Ind. Est., Hythe 023 8084 0163 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 Monday 20th February and once again Bramshott Hill Seniors gathered at Dibden Golf Course for their weekly competition. e weather was overcast and drizzly, it was also fairly cold but this did not deter the intrepid seniors and 42 players took to the course for a Stableford non-quali er. e weather abated as the morning wore on and the sun was seen late morning. Some excellent results were achieved and the results are as follows; Division One: Ian Blandford 42 points, Brian Lewis 37 points, Paul Wastell 37 points. Division Two: Mike Newland 41 points, Ray Dunkason 41 points, Dave Wilson 40 points. Division ree: Jeff Andrews 43 points, Keith Cartwright 37 points, Brian Cox 37 points. Nearest pin on the 4th: Gerry Murphy. Nearest pin on the11th: Keith Cartwright. Monday 27th February dawned very cold as 36 Bramshott Hill Seniors prepared to play. e game was a team game called a Scramble. ere are several versions of this game but they played a very simple version – they had a very enjoyable game. e course was in good condition but was made more di cult due to some of the greens being frozen, even the pond on the third fairway was frozen over, unusual for this time of year. Good scores were returned with their captain claiming a score for his team of 51, this was an outstanding score. en, whilst receiving the congratulations and pats on the back, he suddenly realized that he had made a mistake and his actual score was 61. ere followed a lot of friendly mickey taking which was received in good spirit, the team decided it was an age problem. Here are the full results: Winners with a nett 56: Dave Wilson, John Manning, Ray Dunkason, Barry Finch. Second with nett 60 (on count back): Rob Hallett, Barry Walker, Gerry Reeves. ird with a nett 60: Paul Wastell, John Gordon, John Yapp. Nearest the pin on 4 was Gerry Murphy Monday the 6th March saw 34 Bramshott Hill Seniors ready to play a Stableford non-quali er. e weather was overcast but ne but rain was forecast for later in the day. e course was in good playable condition for the time of year but there were some temporary tees still being used. is has the e ect of shortening the course slightly. is was probably the reason for the exceptional scores that were returned. Happily, this week the calculation of scores was not in question and the rain held o , the results were as follows: Division One: Ian Blandford 42 points, Adrian Mitchell 42 points, John Brooks 40 points; Division Two: John Bailey 45 points, Philip LeBrun 40 points, Dave Wilson 37 points; Division ree: Ronald Gooding 42 points, Ron Smith 42 points, Keith Cartwright 39 points; Nearest pin on 4: Gary Howe; Nearest pin on 11: Graham Brown; Twos: Ron Gooding, Dave Wilson and Ken Vine. BRAMSHOTT HILL SENIORS National Highways has launched a new safety campaign, amid concerns about drivers’ awareness of heavy goods vehicle ‘blind spots’ when overtaking. Car and van drivers can underestimate limitations HGV drivers face in seeing passing vehicles. In a recent survey commissioned by National Highways, while nearly three quarters of people said they take extra care when overtaking a HGV, 36% said they did not know how many blind spots a HGV had. 36% also admitted feeling nervous when passing trucks. e motorway and major A-road network National Highways operates plays a crucial role in supporting economic growth and tens of thousands of lorries rely on it every single day to connect products to people and businesses. Supported by the Road Haulage Association, Logistics UK and other HGV bodies, drivers are being urged to ‘know the zones’ where HGV drivers have limited visibility. HGV drivers have four areas of ‘limited visibility’ - at the front, rear and each side of their vehicle. Lorries now have additional mirrors as standard which has improved driver visibility, but not completely eliminated ‘blind spots’. Head of Road Safety at National Highways, Jeremy Phillips, said: “Our advice to motorists overtaking a HGV is simple; avoid tailgating the HGV when considering an overtaking manoeuvre and as the Highway Code states, do so quickly and safely to avoid staying in an area of limited visibility.” Shannan Paterson has run Willenhall-based HGV Training Midlands school since she was just 21. She rose to fame when she was featured in the BBC documentary Queen of Trucks and is keen to highlight to all road users the dangers of driving too close behind and in front of lorries. Shannan said: “Driving a lorry is very different to driving a car. You can’t see anything behind you other than the trailer. Your only vision is in front of you and in the side mirrors. You don’t know if someone is immediately behind you, and they can’t see what is ahead of your HGV or if you are going to have to brake sharply for any reason. While if someone pulls in front of a HGV without leaving enough room, the lorry driver might not be able to see them at all in the blind spot below the cab and therefore won’t be able to judge their stopping distance properly. I fully support National Highways’ campaign and would encourage drivers to give HGVs space. You have to go through a lot of training to legally drive a lorry but even professional drivers can’t know that someone is in one of their blind spots.” e advice for drivers is: • Know the zones - HGVs have four zones around them where their visibility is limited - at the front, back and both sides. If you don’t know where they are, you could be sitting in one without even realising. • Pass quickly and safely • Where possible, don’t linger next to a HGV. For more advice please visit: na t iona lhi ghways . co . uk/ KnowTheZones/#knowthe zones ‘Know the Zones’ – HGV Blindspot Safety Beaulieu is the place to enjoy great days out and see all manner of impressive cars throughout 2023, as the busy season of Simply rallies gets underway, featuring such highlights as Simply Aston Martin, Simply Italian, Simply Porsche and Simply Japanese. Starting the season o with an impressive line-up in the grounds of the National Motor Museum, Simply Aston Martin on Sunday 2nd April is a must-see for anyone with a passion for these iconic machines. If you’re lucky enough to own an Aston, spend an enjoyable day parked up in picturesque surroundings, chatting with other owners. Or if you’re simply a huge fan of these premium machines, then you’ll love taking a closer look at the cars on show, with the Aston Martin Owners Club also in attendance at the event. Simply Audi on Sunday 16th April is another springtime calendar highlight, giving Audi drivers the chance to park up together, catch up and talk about all things Audi. With the entire Beaulieu attraction included in admission to the rally, including the National Motor Museum, Palace House and Little Beaulieu adventure play area, there will be plenty to see as part of an enjoyable day out. Brimming with Italian zest, Simply Italian on Sunday 23rd April is one of Beaulieu’s most colourful Simply rallies, bringing together all manner of lively Italian cars for a diverse display. Taking place on National Drive-It Day, every marque and model of Italian car is welcome, from Fiats to Ferraris, De Tomasos to Lancias, Alfa Romeos to Zagatos. No matter if you own an exotic supercar or a lively city car, if it’s Italian, it has a place in the rally. Participant tickets are available to buy now - visit beaulieu.co.uk/events to buy your participant tickets now. All other visitors should purchase normal visitor admission tickets, which are available to book at www.beaulieu.co.uk At all of these exciting Simply rallies, event-goers can vote for their favourite car of the show in the People’s Choice Award, with the winner receiving a Beaulieu trophy and an Autoglym prize. Voting is open to all visitors until 1pm that day, with the presentation taking place at 2pm. Visitor and participant tickets include entrance to all that Beaulieu has to o er, including the National Motor Museum, Little Beaulieu, World of Top Gear, On Screen Cars, the ancestral Montagu home Palace House, Secret Army exhibition, 13th century Beaulieu Abbey and the stunning grounds and gardens. Beaulieu’s Simply Rallies Get Going HYTHE WIVES Hythe Wives next meeting will be on Friday 21st April with Mandy from Copthorne Nurseries. There will be no meeting on 7th April as it is Good Friday. ey normally meet on the first and third Fridays of the month at St Andrew’s Church, Dibden Purlieu, from 2pm to 4pm. ey have a subscription twice a year but visitors may attend for £2 deductible from the fee if you decide to join. Dementia Friendly Concert in Milford A dementia friendly concert is taking place at Milford on Sea Community Centre, SO41 0PH on Friday 28th April, 2.30pm to 4pm (doors open at 2pm). e concert will include classical favourites and light music by a trio of Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra musicians. e venue is fully accessible and the performance is relaxed to allow everyone attending to feel at ease. All are welcome, whether living in the community or in care and residential settings. Tickets are £5 including refreshments of hot drinks and homemade cake. To book your tickets please visit: bsolive.com/book-online/128201/ or call the Box O ce on: 01202 669925.
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