v THE NEXT HERALD IS OUT ON 29TH JANUARY v Page 68 • The HERALD • 8th January 2026 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 AMT MOBILE MECHANICAL 07950 638228 • Servicing • Repairs • MOT’s Arranged • Diagnostics • Breakdowns All Makes & Models incVans Competitive Rates Waterside Based amtmobile2@gmail.com Mobile Mechanic, Air Conditioning & Tyre Fitting TOWBARS SUPPLIED & FITTED TOWBARS SUPPLIED & FITTED TOWBARS SUPPLIED & FITTED TOWBARS SUPPLIED & FITTED At the AGM, Diane, the club’s treasurer, ra e organiser and stamp provider for the club’s newsletter decided to stand down a er 26 years. e members voted to reward her with lifetime membership; hopefully she will still attend when possible. e Chair’s partner volunteered to take over as treasurer and member George will take over the ra es. All of the other club committee members were re-elected for 2026. Club nights take place on the 2nd Thursday of the month at Netley Marsh Community Hall on Woodlands Road, SO407GE, 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start. If you wish to visit club night, please make yourself known to Pete the Chairman, and take along a mug! e 2026 programme of evening and morning entertainments is being nalised. Austin A30/A35 Owners Club Southampton and New Forest (but most members do not have an A30/A35) Mick working on his Austin 7 wing (Photo: Tony the Land Rover) Early Bird Tickets for Beaulieu 2026 Events On Sale Now Tickets for Beaulieu’s 2026 events are now on sale, with many o ering early bird savings to kick o an exciting new season of motoring highlights and family favourites. From thirteen vibrant Simply rallies and the lively Custom and American Show to the thrilling Beaulieu Supercar Weekend, visitors can look forward to grabbing discounted tickets for the events they love. Motoring fans can now take advantage of early bird tickets for all 2026 Simply rallies. It’s the perfect chance to drive into the Beaulieu grounds, meet fellow enthusiasts, admire standout vehicles and enjoy the whole Beaulieu attraction, all included in the ticket. Plus, all participants are in with the chance of winning the People’s Choice Award, as chosen by public vote on the day. Visitor tickets will be on sale soon for those coming to enjoy the rally without displaying a vehicle. e Simply season kicks o with Simply VW on 24th May, followed by Simply Porsche on 31st May, Simply Ford on 7th June and Simply French on 28th June. e action continues with Simply Land Rover on 5th July, where rallygoers can book Beaulieu’s Forest Drive, run in partnership with Land Rover Experience West Country, using either their own Land Rover or a Land Rover Experience vehicle. An exciting weekend follows with Simply Audi on 18th July and Simply Japanese on 19th July. August has plenty to o er with Simply Mercedes on 9th August, Simply Jaguar on 16th August, plus Simply Aston Martin on 23rd August Simply BMW follows on 20th September, with Simply Italian on 27th September and Simply Smart rounding o the season on 8th November. Ahead of the Simply season, Beaulieu welcomes a brand-new event to its 2026 calendar. Early bird tickets for NEW event Drive It Day are now on sale. Taking place on 26th April, the celebration invites owners of pre-2005 vehicles to drive their classics into Beaulieu, with a portion of each participant ticket supporting children’s charity NSPCC. Tickets for BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair are now on sale. Returning for its sixth year on Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd May, the great gardening weekend promises stunning displays, inspiring talks, fun workshops and tastings, a Good Food Market and plenty of shopping with over 100 exhibitors and 30 plant nurseries. e weekend’s star line-up of BBC Gardeners’ World presenters includes Adam Frost on Friday, Frances Tophill on Saturday and Sue Kent and Ashley Edwards on Sunday. Avid autojumblers and rst-time visitors alike can look forward to the Spring Autojumble on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th May, a weekend of treasure hunting where motoring meets vintage. Featuring hundreds of stands packed with bargains and rare nds, lively car club displays all weekend, and the return of Land Rover Rummage on Sunday, the show delivers a full weekend of automotive excitement. Early bird tickets are now on sale for the unmissable Custom and American Show on Father’s Day, Sunday 21st June. While jaw-dropping custom motors and American classics are at the heart of the show, visitors can also enjoy everything from fairground rides to live music and entertainment. Plus, families can enter the Father’s Day prize draw for the chance to win some great prizes. Beaulieu’s 2026 events calendar also features a variety of external rallies. Mini Cooper Register’s National Mini Day returns on Sunday 14th June, celebrating the club’s 40th anniversary with a host of special celebrations. Also featured is the National Austin Seven Rally on 28th June, Swedish Takeover on 4th July and the Graham Walker Run on Sunday 9th August. Returning for its second year, VauxALL South invites all Vauxhalls, Bedfords and Opels to an end-of-season celebration on Saturday 26th September, organised by show commentator Our Tim. Back for its third year, Beaulieu Bikers’ Day returns on Saturday 6th June, celebrating everything from classic bikes and bold customs to sleek scooters. With trade stands, club displays and a Best in Show award, this twowheeled celebration is always a highlight of the summer amongst riders and enthusiasts. Following the success of its inaugural event this year, e Marquess of Winchester’s Regiment returns with A Royal Hunt: History Re-enactment Weekend on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July. is two-day event transports visitors to the English Civil War era with living history stations, drill displays, cannon rings, a drum jam, falconry demonstrations and cloister tours. Perfect for history bu s and families who can enjoy the interactive displays and kids’ drill, it’s a unique weekend not to be missed. Fans of high-performance supercars can now secure early bird tickets for the thrilling Beaulieu Supercar Weekend on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August. From the incredible prestige and hypercars on display on Palace House lawns, to the thrilling Demonstration Runs and the roaring Supercar Sound-O , the weekend delivers non-stop automotive excitement. Tickets are now on sale for this summer’s outdoor theatre at Beaulieu. Visitors are invited to bring picnic blankets and enjoy a magical evening of theatre set in the picturesque grounds. eatre company is Is My eatre will return with fresh performances of two classic stories: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland on Wednesday 12th August and The Great Gatsby on Thursday 13th August. Tickets for the great motoring weekend, the International Autojumble, are on sale now. Returning on 12th and 13th September, visitors can explore bustling elds lled with motoring spares, automobilia, bargains and rare nds. Weekend highlights include an Automart and Dealermart lled with whole vehicles for sale, a Classic Car Park displaying a wide variety of stunning classics and the renowned Bonhams | Cars Auction. It’s a must-visit event for every automotive enthusiast. To view the full 2026 events calendar and book your tickets visit: www.beaulieu.co.uk/events
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