Court Lodge recently helped fulfil a long-held wish for resident Vernon, whose lifelong enthusiasm for Formula 1 inspired a special trip to the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu.
A keen follower of Formula 1 since childhood, Vernon was particularly pleased to visit the museum because of his family’s connection to the sport through his nephew. The outing gave him the opportunity to spend time exploring a collection that spans both classic motoring and motorsport history.

Among the exhibits, one vehicle stood out in particular: a 1960 Triumph Herald, a car Vernon once owned himself. Seeing the model again prompted memories of his years behind the wheel. During the visit, Vernon spoke fondly about driving and recalled that the last car he travelled in was a Ferrari.
Vernon was joined by fellow residents Peter T and Peter S, who also enjoyed the day and welcomed the chance to share the experience together.

Companion Team Leader Julia said: “Vernon has spoken many times about his love of Formula 1, so it was a pleasure to help make this visit happen. Seeing him revisit cars that meant so much to him made the day particularly special.”
Reflecting on the outing, Vernon said: “I had a really nice day and thoroughly enjoyed it. I loved seeing all the classic cars, especially my old MG, but my favourites had to be the F1 cars. What a great day, thank you.”