Page 74 • The HERALD • 20th June 2024 v READ THE HERALD ONLINE: www.herald-publishing.co.uk v BLACKFIELD GARAGE SERVICES LTD Tel: (023) 8089 3146 MOT’s AND SERVICING, ACCIDENT REPAIRS, INSURANCE AND PRIVATE WORK FREE ESTIMATES EXHAUSTS AND BATTERIES ETC All makes and models of vehicle Courtesy cars available Members of the Retail Motor Industry Federation Blackfield Crossroads, Blackfield 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 Enthusiasts Support National Motor Museum through Memorial Motors Donations Motoring enthusiasts and their families are supporting the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu by donating their classic vehicles through a new Memorial Motors scheme, their legacy helping to support the Museum while creating a tting tribute to their own motoring stories. Recently established and now fully up-and-running, Memorial Motors can help families with the dilemma of what to do with a loved one’s cherished vehicle a er they have passed away, taking the hassle out of what can be a di cult situation. e scheme also gives enthusiasts who are no longer able to look a er their much-loved motor a positive way to pass it on and to help make a di erence. As a charitable organisation which does not receive core government funding, the National Motor Museum relies upon the generous donations of its supporters, with its mission to promote education, research and conservation in motoring history. If a donated vehicle is not accessioned and unable to go on display, it is auctioned through the Museum’s specialist auction partners, with all the proceeds raised going to support the charity as it keeps motoring heritage alive. Helen Merrill of the Museum’s Development team said: “We are fortunate that people looking to rehome a historic vehicle have thought of the National Motor Museum as an important place to leave a legacy, whether they are motoring enthusiasts looking to part with their pride and joy and considering making a bequest, or families who have inherited a loved one’s vehicle. With Memorial Motors, we are able to take these vehicles, to provide invaluable funding for the Museum, and also a fitting tribute to the enthusiast who loved and cared for the car or motorbike for many years. Not only will the owner be acknowledged in the Museum and on our website, but their ownership story and legacy timeline will become part of our own story and archive.” Director of Collections, Andrea Bishop said: “The clearance and auction process, making sure that all matters are dealt with sensitively and in a stress-free way.” e scheme has started to attract a number of donations, including a variety of cars and motorbikes, with the Museum collecting the story and memories behind each beloved vehicle. A 1989 Jaguar XJ-S, treasured by its long-term owner before he sadly passed away, and a much-loved 1991 Lotus Elan SE Turbo, donated by the late owner’s family, have been joined by a 2003 Ford F150 Boss truck and even a restoration project 1975 Renault 4 TL, along with a pair of twin-cylinder motorcycles, a 1950s AJS and a 1960s BSA. Another bequest included three motorcycles; a crashdamaged 1977 BMW R100 was sold at auction, and its well-preserved stablemates, a 1913 Douglas and a 1930 Velocette KSS, have been returned to running order and will go on display in the Museum’s motorcycle gallery as additions to the vehicle Collection. Estate clearances are also an option through the scheme, meaning that in addition to vehicles, all manner of saleable items, including antiques, art, jewellery and collectables, can be considered. For further information visit nationalmotormuseum. org.uk/memorial-motors or contact the National Motor Museum Development Team on 01590 614615. Cable Ships Museum Team meet regularly to discuss all vehicle donation offers. Those which are not accepted (accessioned) into the Collection, are subject to an additional conversation with the donor. We explain the Memorial Motors scheme and ask how the prospective donor would feel about their gift benefitting the Museum, but not becoming part of the Collection. If the scheme is right for them, then the Development Team work with our partners to organise the pick up, LIFE AFTER IRAN Hythe & Dibden U3A meet at Hythe Parish Hall on the second Monday of the month at 2pm. eir next meeting takes place on Monday 8th July for a talk by Sandra Simmonds titled ‘Life a er Iran’. Please email: membershiphytheu3a@ gmail.com or visit: u3asites.org.uk/hythedibden or call: 07935 907456. They are a friendly group so why not give them a go? Southampton Branch of the World Ship Society meet at St James Methodist Church, Shirley, 7.30pm to 9.30pm on the second Tuesday of the month. e meetings take place in Room 7; enter the church building from the car park at the back, go up the stairs, then turn right and Room 7 is at the end of the corridor. eir next meeting is on Tuesday 9th July for a talk titled ‘Cable Ships’ by Barry Peck. Anyone with a shipping interest is welcome to attend. More details visit: ww.sotonwss.org.uk Knowing Two British Eccentrics Ashurst WI is an active and growing institute, where members can look forward to an interesting programme of talks and events throughout the year. e next meeting takes place on Wednesday 10th July for ‘Knowing Two British Eccentrics’ John Betjeman and James Herriot’s Partner Siegfrid’ by Susan Howell. Followed on Wednesday 14th August for their Summer Event. Meetings take place on the second Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm at St Joseph’s, 16 Lyndhurst Road, Ashurst SO40 7DU. New members and visitors are always welcome. For more details telephone Kathryn on 023 8029 3638. Hythe Townswomen’s Guild’s next meeting is on Thursday 11th July for a Party. A er their summer break they will next meet on Thursday 12th September for ‘Prince’s Murderous Mistress’ by Steve Harra. Meetings take place at St Andrews Church starting at 2pm. New members are welcome to join this great group of ladies who make it a lovely way to spend two hours. ere is also a sales table and ra e. Party
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