[email protected] · [email protected] · 01425 613384 Friday 24th January 2020 · 15 News Adventure and treasure await Donation puts wind in lectures GLOBETROTTING adven- tures and automotive treasures are at the heart of the new pro- gramme of spring lectures at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. in food bank’s sails In Austin Adventures on Sat- urday 15th February, enthusi- asts can immerse themselves in the world of the ‘baby’ Aus- Lymington firm gives tin cars, as George Mooney £10k towards Forest talks about his journeys. Since George and his wife Joy bought charity’s relocation an Austin Seven as daily trans- port in 1962, the couple have By ROZ WATERS travelled the world in a selec- tion of these diminutive pre- war classics. A LYMINGTON sailmaking The pinnacle of their five company has donated £10,000 decades of travels was driving towards the cost of relocating across South America in 2005, the town’s Basics followed by a journey across Bank to a larger building. America on the legendary Pete Sanders, founder of Route 66. Sanders Sails in Bath Road, Then, back by popular de- made the generous gesture as mand, is Steph Jeavons Re- the £230,000 project nears com- turns on Saturday 21st March, pletion. as the author, journalist and The food bank, which sup- motorcycling adventurer talks ports families and individuals about leading the first-ever living in Lymington, Penning- all-female riding group from winter ton, , Ashley and Kathmandu to Mount Everest the wider New Forest, is run Base Camp (pictured below). entirely by volunteers. It typ- The audience will hear ically hands out between 35 how ‘Girls on Top’ was an in- and 45 food parcels each week credible journey filled with which are delivered by a team highs and lows, as the bikers of volunteer drivers from local battled with extreme weather churches. conditions, injuries and alti- However, the charity has tude sickness, before reaching now outgrown its headquarters sale their destination. This evening at the back of the United Re- includes exclusive access to the formed Church just off the High National Motor Museum from %O Street, and is set to relocate 5 F 6pm. 2 F to a new purpose-built prem- The Petroliana Experi- COMPLETE PARKER KNOLL RANGE ises behind Our Lady of Mercy ence on Saturday 18th April of- & St Joseph Roman Catholic fers a guide through the world Church. Pete Sanders and his son Christopher with Oliver Stanley (left) and David da Cunha (right) of vintage petrol pumps, period Designed to accommodate all garage equipment, advertising stock and provide more help for arrive in a very distressed state and we currently help 2,500 in- well as dispatching weekly food artwork and other sought-after those in need, the new building and currently there is nowhere dividuals in the region.” parcels to those who otherwise collectables from the golden is set to open on 31st March. It we can take them privately for a Basics Bank trustee David would go without. age of motoring. will feature new computerised chat. Having a quiet space will da Cunha, who has led the new A typical parcel from the food Alan Chandler has a col- systems, air conditioning and a make a huge difference.” building campaign, added: “The bank includes enough to pro- lection of almost 4,000 items private office area. Chairman Oliver Stanley add- introduction and rollout of Uni- vide family meals for a week, and has travelled the world in Mr Sanders said: “When we ed: “The demand for our service versal Credit has been awful. normally containing tinned search of illusive petroliana of goods, sauces, dried pasta, rice heard about the work of the is increasing year on year and it The Treasury imagine that peo- and noodles, tea, coffee, bis- Basics Bank we were unaware is vital – we are open Tuesdays, ple have six weeks of savings in of the requirements for this in cuits, UHT milk, toiletries, loo Wednesdays and Fridays and reserve – in reality they don’t Lymington and we were de- rolls, cleaning materials, bread we must be prepared to close even have six days. lighted to be able to do some- and other essentials. on a Friday and reopen the “It makes your heart break thing to help. when you visit families with At Christmas time the charity following Tuesday in our new also delivers a further 400 ham- “We have always supported children and they don’t know premises without a break. Once pers to struggling local families. the Crisis at Christmas home- where their next meal is coming you have a break the wheels re- These contain items like festive less appeal so it’s wonderful to from.” MODEL: DEVONSHIRE be able to do something in our ally start falling off the bus.” crackers, cakes, biscuits and Food and provisions are do- other treats that recipients may own community to help those “We normally help individuals nated via collection points in who are in such desperate and families for periods of up to not otherwise be able to afford. local supermarkets, as well as Mrs Hart said: “There will need.” six weeks. The demand for our by churches, schools and volun- Basics Bank volunteer Trina services has increased 25% an- always be people who turn up tary groups. at our door in desperate need Hart said: “We have people who nually over the last three years Mr Stanley said: “Currently but without a form or anything we have a good supply of stock – but we always make sure we from the harvest festivals and give them something. Christmas collections, and we “For some people who are just have to supplement this homeless it is no good handing yesteryear, as well as writing www.davidphipp.co.uk with weekly purchases of per- them lots of tinned food if they four books as an expert on the Open Monday - Saturday 9am - 5.30pm ishable items such as bread. have no way of cooking it. An subject. “But often we find the school idea for the future is providing All the talks start at 7.30pm in Tel: 01202 897474 / 893377 holidays are a time of great vouchers so they can have a hot the Lecture Theatre of the Na- need, and at that time of year meal – something like fish and Dining, Upholstery & Bedroom Departments | Parking | Café in July and August we don’t chips in the evening.” tional Motor Museum’s Collec- Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9AL have the food coming in so we Mr Stanley added: “The sup- tions Centre. Tickets are £10 (or have to purchase addition- port we receive from the com- £7.50 for Friends of the National al items. We typically spend munity is always incredible. We Motor Museum Trust) avail- around £30,000 a year buying are so thankful to all our sup- able from Theresa Browning at [email protected] or EFFECTIVE, We’ll have the right editorial supplies to top up what is do- porters – both businesses and TARGETED nated.” 01590 614792. platform or advertising feature individuals – who help us to de- ADVERTISING The Basics Bank works liver this vital service.” All profits help support the for your business. alongside local referral agen- For more information about trust. For more information cies, including New Forest Cit- New Forest Basics Bank, to do- about membership see www. Contact our izen’s Advice, CAP, DWP, social nate or to volunteer, visit www. nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/ Display Advertising Team the_friends services and health services as basicsbank.org.uk 01425 612594

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