Tag: New Forest
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Exbury Gardens
Despite some light rain dampening proceedings, a total of ten Austin Healeys assembled at the Kimbridge Barn, just north of Romsey, on Wednesday 25th May for the first “Reasonable Weather Weekday” of the year.After a chance to catch up with friends, some of whom we hadn’t seen since 2019, over tea or coffee and, for…
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‘Drive It Day’ Austin Healey Style
It seems no time at all since we had the national Drive It Day 2021 operating within the ‘COVIDRule of 6’ and limited to only three cars. So on Sunday April 24th 2022 it was a treat to see the Healeys appear in style for the NFAHC run.We did wonder if our club members confidence…
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New Forest Centre Barbeque 2015
For various reasons the New Forest Centre BBQ and Concours was held at Anderwood later than usual this year. However, we were again blessed with good weather on the day, despite periods of heavy rain before and after. 18 cars arrived, including 4 Frogeye and 2 “square” Sprites, 2 100, 4 100/6, 5 3000…
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White Dove Collectors Transport Show
The New Forest Centre supported the show this year, which was in aid of the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice, which supports cancer patients in many ways. Phyllis Tuckwell (www.pth.org.uk) is the only Hospice Care service for adult patients, and their families, affected by cancer or other serious progressive illnesses (such as heart, lung or neurological diseases).…
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Make your own high intensity rear flasher lamps
Use the standard reflectors for the body and rim. For the amber lens I used 16099 Amber lens from http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/lighting/round.php I turned them down on the lathe to fit the rim. The light units are ordinary 12v MR11 domestic halogen down lighters (they are 20 watt so flash rate is about right) which you can…
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