Roadster Magazine

31/05/2025

We couldn’t resist calling in at Alp’Auto Alain Megevand to look through their fantastic windows…

31/05/2025

As the sun sets on our Alps adventure we prepare for the road trip back home, stopping off in Reims en route.

30/05/2025

Just a little reminder of our current fundraising initiative.

We are trying to raise £1,500 to fund a larger scale print of our Summer Issue (August) in order to make the most of a superb opportunity.

Thanks to all of those who have donated so far.

Roadster!'s Biggest Opportunity Yet! We Need Your Help!"

As you know, ROADSTER! is more than just a magazine; it's a passion project by kids, for kids! Our mission is to ignite curiosity, encourage STEM learning, and share the thrill of all things motoring with young minds aged 8-12. We believe in the power of print to inspire, educate, and entertain, without relying on screens.

Now, we have a chance to take this mission to an entirely new level. We've been invited to participate in a MAJOR national event this August, a fantastic platform where we'll connect directly with a massive audience of families from across the UK.

We will reveal more details shortly, but this event is a truly significant platform that will allow us to showcase ROADSTER! to thousands upon thousands of families who share our passion for learning and exploration.

This is the moment we've been working towards – a chance to expand our community, find new young voices, and amplify our unique educational approach.

To make the most of this extraordinary opportunity, we need to print 2,000 copies of our latest magazine specifically for distribution and sale at this event. This means reaching a vast number of potential readers who might never have discovered us otherwise.

Roadster! currently survives on income from existing subscriptions and individual magazine orders, so we're launching a rapid funding drive to raise £1,500. This essential funding will directly cover the printing of these 2,000 magazines. Every contribution helps us literally put ROADSTER! into the hands of more children at this pivotal event.

By supporting us now, you're not just funding a print run; you're investing in the future of ROADSTER! You're helping us reach a significantly wider audience, secure new subscribers, and ultimately, empower more young minds through the exciting world of motoring.

Be a vital part of our journey as we take ROADSTER! to this very exciting national platform! Let's hit this £1,500 goal and make a lasting impact together!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/roadsters-biggest-opportunity-yet-we-need-your-help

30/05/2025

Amazing news Ash Wraps! You can see Ash’s work in the latest issue of Roadster Magazine

Here… https://issuu.com/roadstermag

I am proud to share that I’ve been selected as one of the Thirty Under 30 at Automechanika 2025!

It’s an honour to be recognised alongside so many inspiring young people shaping the future of the automotive industry.

Huge thanks to everyone who’s supported me on this journey. This is just the beginning!

Hexis Uk Academy
Automechanika UK

30/05/2025

Too many pictures of the front of the car.

29/05/2025

# # # **SPONSORSHIPS: Ignite Young Automotive Passion!**

We’re offering a **golden opportunity** for companies to connect with families, inspire future car enthusiasts, and support a truly unique initiative.

Through **sponsorships and fundraising**, we’re fueling a larger circulation for our next issue, launching at a **major event in August**. The more we raise, the more young minds we can engage. **Together, we can put Roadster! into the hands of as many kids as possible!**

# # # **Why Sponsor Roadster!?**

By sponsoring a feature in Roadster!, you’ll be shaping the next generation of automotive enthusiasts while strengthening your brand’s presence.

Our August issue is a **fantastic opportunity to:**
✅ **Build positive associations** with education, road safety, STEM, and youth development
✅ **Demonstrate corporate social responsibility (CSR)** through real community investment
✅ **Gain direct access** to an engaged young audience (8-12-year-olds) interested in motoring
✅ **Influence parents**, who are key decision-makers for family purchases
✅ **Nurture future customers and talent** for the automotive and engineering industries
✅ **Support literacy and STEM education** through an entertaining medium
✅ **Promote crucial road safety awareness**, empowering children through creativity
✅ **Integrate your brand authentically** with child-generated content
✅ **Enhance your company’s own social media and PR** with meaningful sponsorship stories

# # # **Join Us in Driving the Future!**

Supporting Roadster! is easy, **but we need your help!** As a **non-profit**, every penny goes toward developing the magazine AND investing in young automotive talent. Just look at our **recent sponsorship of Drift Dynamics Racing**—we’re paying it forward, one partnership at a time.

**Ready to be part of something special?** Let’s talk about how YOU can make a difference today!

📩 **Get in touch and we’ll share more about this singularly unique opportunity!**

28/05/2025

27/05/2025

27/05/2025

Today we are doing a bit of Roadster-ing…

27/05/2025

A quick early morning trip to the Boulangerie.
No Sam with me this morning, but couldn’t resist seeing the mountains on quieter roads.

26/05/2025

Join us on our Roadster Magazine journey!

We are offering advertising, sponsorship and donation opportunities as we aim to print 2,000 copies of our next issue at a major UK event.

Help us to take our connected learning mission to a wider readership!

Contact us for more information.
[email protected]

24/05/2025

10 “Bore-ing” Facts!

1. Built on Chalk
The Channel Tunnel isn't just under the sea; it's through it! Engineers burrowed through a stable layer of chalk marl. Millions of cubic meters of excavated chalk from the British side helped create Samphire Hoe Country Park in Kent, literally extending the coastline!

2. Moles at Work
Massive Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs), nicknamed "moles," dug the tunnels from both sides. These massive machines featured hardened steel teeth and cutting discs to grind through the chalk, systems for removing spoil and installing concrete tunnel linings. It took ELEVEN colossal TBMs to dig the Channel Tunnel – six from the French side and five from the British side.

3. Ladies First!
The French TBMs were affectionately named Brigitte, Europa, Catherine, Virginia, Pascaline, and Severine – a tradition for good luck and safety underground. (the British TBMs had names too, "Doris" was one. The others we aren’t sure of!).

4. Heavier Than the Eiffel Tower
These boring machines were behemoths, with a combined weight of a staggering 12,000 tonnes – heavier than the Eiffel Tower itself!

5. Record Breakers
The TBMs were incredibly efficient, setting world records for daily (75.5 meters), weekly (428 meters), and monthly (1,719 meters) excavation rates – records that still stand today!

6. The Pilot Tunnel
The central service tunnel was built first. This "pilot" allowed engineers to assess the seabed's geology, ensuring the main train tunnels had a clear and safe path.

7. Paddington's Pioneer Journey
After the breakthrough, British engineers passed a cuddly Paddington Bear toy through to the French side as a symbolic first "passenger." The French reciprocated with a celebratory bottle of Champagne!

8. Not One, But Three
Though we call it "the Channel Tunnel," it's actually three parallel tunnels: two main rail tunnels (one southbound, one northbound) and a smaller central tunnel for service, ventilation, and emergencies. There are also undersea crossovers allowing trains to switch tracks.

9. A Modern Wonder
The tunnel is 31 miles long. 23.5 miles of which are beneath the sea, making it the longest undersea tunnel in the world. It is recognized globally as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, a testament to its incredible engineering and scale.

10. “Le Shuttle”
transport carrying trains carry cars, motorcycles, coaches and trucks between terminals in Folkestone and Coquelles, and Freight trains transport goods between the UK and Europe. Le Shuttle trains are about 775 metres long and are made from stainless steel. By 2024, over 100 million vehicles and nearly 500 million people had used the Le Shuttle service alone!

LeShuttle