BETHERSDEN RUNNERS
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While the Hawk tends to lie down as soon as anyone mentions the word exercise, he's never averse to praising the efforts of those who are willing to break into a sweat—especially for a good cause. And the recent Bethersden, Kent, Five-Mile Road Race, sponsored by Daf Trucks and local Ashford dealer Channel Commercials, is a good case tn point. Not content with lending a financial hand— the proceeds go to the local primary school— Channel provided its spanking new silver 95XF480 demonstrator for the winners' enclosure. What better way to welcome the runners home, I'd like to know?
And keeping it company was one of Channel's LDV Cub service vans used to help form the end of race "shute", as I believe its called. (What would you know about it?—Ed).
First to cross the winning line was Hythe runner John Creane who took the men's prize; Dartford's Laura Sell was the first woman home. Both are pictured here in front of the mighty 95XF480. The man holding race number 136 is Channel's "Mr Fixit" Rodney Ades, Ah that's the life! Taking it easy with your feet up, reading your favourite transport magazine while the lads fine tune your motor ready for the big race.
During the week Paul Hughes is a sales manager for Volvo dealership MC Truck ek Bus. However, come the weekend, this mild-mannered persona is cast aside as Paul slips into his action-man gear to take part in the country's leading single manufacture supported car series, Othealphaclub. corn MOF Copt, With three rounds gone already, you can next catch Paul at Donnington Park on 7 May. The championship is held over 12 races at venues including Brands Hatch, Silverstone, Thruxton, Croft, Snetterton and Spa in Belgium.
Meanwhile, Paul likes nothing better than to catch up on the latest news. "I always take my copy of Commercial Motor to the race meetings," he says. "Sometimes I don't get time to read the whole magazine when it arrives on my desk on Thursday morning, but there is always plenty of time at the races." Obviously a fellow of impeccable taste and breeding.
who joined the Hawk in helping out on the day. Quite sensibly, Rodney, Channel's sales man ager, promptly handed it to a competitor before joining the Hawk for a muchdeserved tea and sticky bun. They also serve who stand and wait...