18th April 2024 • The HERALD • Page 73 v INDEPENDENT, LOCAL AND PROUD v All Aspects of Valeting Fully Mobile Service • Interior & Exterior Valet • Ceramic Coating • Machine Polishing • Engine Cleans 07770 451994 paul@pdvaleting.co.uk www.pdvaleting.co.uk VAUXTECH LOCAL GARAGE Tel: 023 8086 9496 Unit 5, New Forest Enterprise Centre, Totton, Southampton SO40 9LA LOCAL GARAGE EST 27 YEARS • Servicing & Repairs • MOT’s (arranged) • Brakes • Clutches • Tyres • Air Conditioning • Collection & Delivery Locally Friendly & Reliable Onsite Café Facilities All Makes & Models The next Herald is out on 9th May CLASSIC CAR CLUB ‘TAKE TO THE TRACK’ Austin A30/A35 Owners’ Club, Southampton and New Forest Group - Club News On Wednesday 28th February, Minstead Trust was very pleased to be presented with the cheque for £500 given by the club. It was the club’s chosen charity for 2023. e money raised was from the annual charity auction and ‘Drive Out Day’ both of which are enjoyed by all members. e meeting took place at Minstead Lodge, a tour of the various buildings and meeting some of the trainees that use them, made the visit interesting and enjoyable. On ursday 14th March, the club’s spare parts specialist and supplier gave a very interesting and informative talk on the A30/35 braking system. With the use of sample components, he went through the dismantling, re-assembly and general servicing of the complete system. He then went on to talk about various upgrades such as tting larger drums or a more complex conversion to front discs or even adding a servo assisted unit. Members enjoyed the opportunity to interact with the speaker with their individual mechanical experiences. To celebrate the club’s 25th Anniversary one of the members suggested and arranged a visit to Goodwood Motor Circuit. On the 16th March, members had the opportunity to take to the Goodwood track, the same circuit driven by the great Stirling Moss. 33 cars lined up on the grid and experienced 3 parade laps at a steadier pace than the racers. Strict rules applied for driver safety as they followed the pace car. The club would like to thank the Goodwood Road Club for their invitation and support. e club is always happy to welcome 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 along and meet the club members with a view to joining. Members have a range of classic vehicles enabling the club to include all enthusiasts. ey continue to enjoy the friendly, social atmosphere at the monthly meetings as well as the monthly cafe meet ups. e last meet up was at Kimbridge Barn on 21st March. Every evening meeting includes a ra e with many members leaving with a prize or two. e club holds many events throughout the year with speakers on various topics, picnics, quizzes, car meets, club drive days and an annual charity auction. Why not drop in for a taster visit, a tea or coffee and On the starting grid at Goodwood 2024 (Photo: Robert Prinn) share any of you classic car experiences with members? You will receive a warm welcome. Meetings take place on the second Thursday of each month, starting at 7.30pm, at Netley Marsh Community Hall, Woodlands Road, SO40 7GE. Do go along and meet them. The next meeting will be on 9th May 2024 ‘LIFE’S TOO SHORT – PUT SOME MILES ON IT’
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