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The Toastmaster Challenge: Part The Thirteenth (unlucky for some)

9th September 2019 Sam Hewitt Features

The End of the End. Looking back: what it cost, what went wrong, and sundry Awful Truths. Frank Westworth considers whether it was worth it… This is it. This really is The End. All twelve-part series should have at least thirteen parts, don’t you agree? And this is the last. I think I’d have to commit either ritual murder or…

September issue of RealClassic OUT NOW!

2nd September 2019 Sam Hewitt Latest Issue

Ducati Stroker! Triumph 350! BMW R75/5! This month’s RealClassic has everything you need for running, riding and rebuilding RealClassic motorcycles. As ever, this month’s issue of RealClassic magazine is packed with glorious machines, tales from the shed, in-depth interviews and striking photography. If you’d like to read the September issue of RealClassic, then you can cut to the chase and…

The Toastmaster Challenge: Part The Twelfth

2nd September 2019 Sam Hewitt Features

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 Sam Hewitt Features

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 Sam Hewitt Features

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

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…