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The Toastmaster Challenge: Part The Twelfth

2nd September 2019 Web Editor Bikes, Features Leave a comment

The End. It’s been over a year, but now The End is finally at hand. Frank Westworth rides his rebuild… The Toastmaster saga started in a pub. I know you’ll find this hard to believe, but before I started this rebuild I was known to take a drop or two of soothing libation, and it was while my mind was…

The Toastmaster Challenge: Part The Eleventh

26th August 2019 Web Editor Bikes, Features Leave a comment

Is it The End? Or maybe the beginning of the end? Frank Westworth rediscovers Fear Of Finishing… Being An Expert carries with it considerable responsibilities. For a start, Experts are masters of bodgery levels way beyond those of mere mortals. Experts are able to overcome all obstacles, and to boldly go where the sane would fear to tread. Experts can…

The Toastmaster Challenge: Part The Tenth

19th August 2019 Web Editor Bikes, Features Leave a comment

The end is in sight. Or at least it would be if the lights worked. Frank Westworth wrestles with Lucas… Everyone hates wiring. Everyone hates electrics. I know this. I know this because I hate and fear anything electrical. At least … I used to hate electrics, but that has all changed now. I have become a better, more complete…

Eurojumble traders invited for a knees up on Friday evening

14th August 2019 Sam Hewitt Events Leave a comment

Building on the fantastic success of last year’s event, join hundreds of traders as they showcase their wares to thousands of enthusiasts at the Carole Nash Eurojumble on Friday and Saturday, September 6-7. Visitors from across the UK and Europe will once again descend on the Netley Marsh treasure trove to find that elusive part, piece or purchase for their…

The Toastmaster Challenge, Part the Ninth

12th August 2019 Web Editor Bikes, Features Leave a comment

And now for something wheely different. Frank Westworth discovers that you should never think you know everything about Ariels… This is not the instalment I’d expected to write. I had intended to offer you a learned treatise on the vexed subject of Wiring For Idiots, and will hopefully have a bash at that next month (don’t hold your breath), but…

Bonhams MPH to sponsor Stratford Autojumble

9th August 2019 Sam Hewitt Events Leave a comment

Stratford Autojumble is proud to have Bonhams MPH as sponsor for the September event, which takes place at the centre ring at Stratford Racecourse on Sunday 15th. Bonhams MPH is a new division within the renowned auctioneer’s highly successful motoring department, specialising in more affordable vintage, classic and modern collectors’ cars. Bonhams MPH director Rob Hubbard said: “Bonhams has enjoyed…