July and August have been very active months for the club. Dave and Sue completed the spectacular NC500 in their TF – highly recommended. Members attended the Cotswold Caper, Kimbolton Country Fair and the Surrey Run. Ian and Yvonne had a great trip to the Isle of Man. I enjoyed the historic racing at the Oulton Park Gold Cup. Andrew attended the Aylesbury Pride of Ownership. Congratulations and thanks go to Jackie and Martin for the Tri Counties for Trisomy Classic Car Run. It was organised memory of Ben. Starting with a beautiful 50 mile scenic tour, then a BBQ in Martin and Jackies garden – what a great day! The Just Giving page is still open if you’d like to make a donation. www.justgiving.com/page/abi-billham-1689854080870 We had sixteen people attending the August mid month run to the George pub in Maulden – the pub did a good job as usual. September will probably be our last mid month run of the year. Coming up: August 25 to 28 Silverstone festival. South Downs Run in Sussex Sept 23rd, MG 100 Not Out at Abingdon, Oakley Classic Car Night Sept 12th, Kop Hill Climb, October 1st will be the Last of the Summer Tour starting at Woburn and finishing at Broughton Castle with a tour and cream tea – perfect!
Dave and Sue completed the NC500 in their TF. It sounds like the route round the Scottish coast was spectacular – highly recommended. Members attended the Cotswold Caper, Kimbolton Country Fair and the Surrey Run. Ian and Yvonne enjoyed their trip to the Isle of Man. I enjoyed the historic racing at the Oulton Park Gold Cup. Andrew attended the Aylesbury Pride of Ownership.
We are very sorry to hear from Mike that Alison is still unwell. We send our best wishes for a speedy recovery
Another busy month ahead …….
COMING UP
13th August – Tri-Counties for Trisomy Classic Car Run This is organised by Martin and Jackie in memory of Ben. It will start with a 50 mile scenic tour, then a BBQ in Martin and Jackies garden (including a marquee!) The event if free, however they would appreciate any donations to the charity. They have set up a Just Giving page as follows.www.justgiving.com/page/abi-billham-1689854080870
So far we have the following names: Tim & Linda, Terry & Alan, Ian & Yvonne, Brian, Mike, Andrew & Phil, Dave & Sue, Merv & Jeanette, Ken & Rosi, Geoff & Liz
The event will start from the Inn on the Lake at 1.00pm (Please try and get there earlier to receive instructions before setting off)
ACTION: Please let us know by return if you’d like to join the event, it promises to be a great day!
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18.50 Meet at the Inn on the Lake, 19.00 Set off for the Pub, 19.30 Table booked
ACTION: Please let us know by return if you’d like to join the event, so I can book a table
I have the following names already: Merv & Jeanette, Ian & Yvonne, Dave & Sue, Geoff & Liz, Martin & Jackie, Terry & Alan, Mike, Brian & Jenny
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SUNDAY OCTOBER 1st – Last of the Summer Tour
Mike still has a few places left for this excellent event. It will be a 50 mile tour – starting at 2pm from Woburn Village Hall. The tour will finish at the beautiful Broughton Castle. The event includes a rally plate, Roadbook, PLUS an escorted tour of the castle and a cream tea (!!!) Entry is £55 and places are limited. ACTION: Please contact us if you’d like to join and we’ll forward the entry form
It was a quiet Club Night in July with many members still away at events.
It was good to see Ian Chaplin and his MGB and catch up on his news – including producing his own Gin!
Brian, Terry, Alan and Mike went to the Le Mans Classic – the 100th Anniversary of the Le Mans 24 Hours. It was an excellent event, with the track and surroundings benefiting from huge investments. Strongly recommended.
We had a good mid month run to the Black Horse at Great Linford. The pub did a good job
The MG and Triumph 100 at Silverstone was attended by Chris and Tony – a good day out
Another busy month for MGOC Tours, with members enjoying the New Forest Run. Dave & Sue did the CR500. I look forward to hearing about the route.
COMING UP
IMPORTANT: There will be NO mid month run in July as so many members are away on holiday or attending MGOC Tours.
Members are attending the Kimbolton Country Fayre. – Names so far:
Terry, Alan, Mike, Dave & Sue, Geoff & Liz. Andrew.
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August 13th. Martin and Jackie have prepared a 49.7mile tour for us, in aid of their chosen charity. The day will start at the Inn on the Lake and finish at their home for a barbeque. The event is free, but donations will be appreciated. – PLEASE KEEP THE DATE IN YOUR DIARY
May has been busy with members attending a varied range of events Northants “Rose of the Shires”. Starting at the rugby club in Wellingborough and doing some 80 miles through the beautiful countryside of Northamptonshire finishing at the Whilton Garden Centre, Merv/Jeanette Dave/Sue, Ian/Yvonne were joined en route by some beautiful super cars having a day “at the races at Sywell. Exeter “Moor2Sea. Dave/Sue Ian/ Yvonne participated in the run which started and finished at Cullumpton Rugby Club the run of 90 miles took us over Exmoor with a halfway stop at Porlock Weir, The weather was apparently spectacular and so were the potholes!
Southampton “New Forest Run”. Starting at the usual place, East Boldre Village hall, Martin/Jackie Ian/ Yvonne were joined by some 170 MGs of all colours & models, a spectacular sight. The weather was glorious and there were so many foals by the side of the verges. They had a shorter route this time, 62miles, but it wasn’t a route they had done before. Ending up at The Lawns for “Cream Tea” & music in the park.
Ron went to the excellent Spa Classic in Belgium – a fabulous event. In June we had our first mid month run to the Black Horse at Great Linford. A delightful run on a sunny and warm evening.
Mike / Alan / Terry went on a driving tour of Wales – the infamous “Grumpies”,
Glad to see so many of you at the Club Night. It’s been a busy month for club members.
Ron went to the Spa Classic, at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium. Sounded a great event
Terry, Mike & Alan went on a driving tour of Wales, exploring historic rally routes
Ian & Yvonne, Merv & Jeanette, Dave & Sue attended the Rose of the Shires. Starting in Wellingborough then travelling 80 miles through beautiful Northamptonshire ending at Whilton Garden Centre
Dave & Sue, Ian & Yvonne took part in the Moor to the Sea, starting and finishing in Cullompton. The run was 90 miles, travelling over Exmoor with a halfway stop at Porlock Weir.
Martin & Jackie, Ian & Yvonne, along with 170 other MGs took part in the New Forest Run. Starting in East Boldre. The route was 62 miles and ended with cream ties and music at The Lawns
COMING UP:
IMPORTANT: RESPONSE NEEDED
We will be having a Mid Month Run on Thursday 22nd June. Yvonne has suggested the Black Horse at Great Linford. It’s an opportunity to have a sociable evening drive and dinner at a restaurant with friends.
The plan is:
6.50pm meet at the Inn on the Lake
7.00pm set off for the restaurant
7.30pm arrive at restaurant / table booked
URGENT: CAN YOU PLEASE REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AND LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO JOIN US. WE NEED TO BOOK A TABLE.
Other events in June
10th & 11th MG and Triumph 100 at Silverstone. Chris and Tony will be there with the MGCC MG Register – bound to be a good day out
13th Oakley Classic Car night – expect 300 cars to attend
29th June to 2ndJuly we have at least five members attending the Le Mans Classic in France. It’s the 100th anniversary event, so it should be special.
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July 16th we also have plans to attend the Kimbolton Country Fayre. We need to order entry wristbands. Can you please let us know if you want to attend.
Names so far:Terry, Alan, Mike, Dave & Sue, Geoff & Liz.
17th to 21st July IoM
Yvonne & Ian attending
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August 13th. Martin and Jackie have prepared a 49.7mile tour for us, in aid of their chosen charity. The day will start at the Inn on the Lake and finish at their home for a barbeque. The event is free, but donations will be appreciated.
Meetings: Monthly club meets at The Inn on The Lake, Mount Farm, Milton Keynes on the first Wednesday of the Month at 8pm. Well, here we are at the end of April, Spring is the air but it’s still quite cold.
The MK Classic Tour was held on 23rd April – the weather remained dry and the 90+ cars had a great drive through the countryside – including Millbrook Proving Ground, Sywell for a coffee stop and the Silverstone Golf Club for lunch. Mike and Alison are hoping to donate.
Around ten thousand pounds to the Little Lives Appeal at MK Hospital. Mike announced that they have raised over one hundred thousand pounds over since the first event – quite an amazing achievement. Thank you to everyone from MK MGOC for their support, either as marshals or entrants. I’d particularly like to thank Chiv for helping to ensure the traffic was safely released at the start – well done Chiv!
So in May we have members attending the Spa Classic at the fabulous Spa Francorchamps in Belgium, a group travelling round the wilds of Wales, the Rose of the Shires, the MG 100th Anniversary bash at Gaydon, the Charnwood Caper, the Oakley Classic car Night.
We will also have our first Mid Month Run on the 18th May – the location to be confirmed at our May Club Night June will see groups heading off to the Le Mans Classic in France.
It’s another busy year! See you at a club night soon.
The clocks have just changed, so hopefully the cold weather has ended and no more salt is spread on the roads and we can begin to use our cars properly. It looks like it’s going to be another busy year for the club – lots of events already booked. Coming up in April we have the Kimber Run on the 16th, the MK Classic Tour on the 23rd, organised by Mike and Alison with assistance from Terry. As usual Mike will be grateful for support with marshaling. The Bicester Scramble is on the 23rd. In May there’s the Charnwood Caper on the 7th, the Spa Classic on the 12th. We are planning to have our first Mid Month Run of the summer on the 18th May– we’ll choose the venue at April club night. Don’t forget we’ll have the special event being organised by Jackie and Martin on Sunday 13th August – places are limited. Also in May we have the 100th Anniversary celebration of MG cars, to be held at Gaydon – looks a good event, so no doubt we’ll have lots of members attending.
It was good to see you at the March Club Night at the Inn on the Lake, 2023 looks like it’s going to be a packed year for club members.
CLUB MATTERS:
During February we had members attending:
MG & Triumph Spares Day at Stoneleigh. We had three cars on the MGB Register stand.
Classic Car meet at the Rose and Crown Ridgemont
Don’t forget to get your application for the MK Classic Tour Sunday 23rd April.
Please let Mike know if you can marshal.
SUNDAY 13th AUGUST – Tri Counties for Trisomy So far we have TEN cars planning to attend – (Brian & Jenny, Terry & Alan, Alison & Mike, Merv +1, Andrew, Ron +1, Sue & Dave, Ken & Rosi, Geoff & Liz, Ian & Yvonne) This is a new event, organised by Jackie and Martin, in support of SOFT UK – the charity supporting the bereaved families of children with Trisomy 13 (Pataus Syndrome). The plan is to have a scenic tour, with tulip roadbook through Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire with a free BBQ at the end of the run. A donation to be made to the charity.
A calendar for the year was sent via e-mail if you want another copy please contact the club.
Evening All, As Brian has said there was more to follow and for those who were not there Jackie & Martin gave a good briefing for their run on the 13th August in aid of the charity for Ben their grandson. I have attached a file with the information and flyer. This is for club members only and donations will be greatly received. Yvonne provided a list of events for the year, of which we and a number of other members are attending, if you fancy any of them and wish to see if any members are attending, please let us know.
18th February – Snowdrop Run – starting Melbourn Cambridge MGOC.
16th April – Kimber Run – Starting and finishing at Moira Furnace, Ashby de la Zouch – £28
23rd April – MK Classic – club members marshalling.
7th May – Charnwood Caper Starting Quorn & finishing at Calke Abbey – £28 (We did this last year a good run, well presented) (Coronation weekend so we cannot attend)
21st May – Rose of the Shires – Starting Wellingborough NN8 6BS – £25 –
27t May – 100th Anniversary of MG’s at Gaydon.
28th May – Moor to Sea – Exeter MGOC – £33 (last time we did it it covered Dartmoor)
4th June – New Forest Run – start East Boldre finishing in Miltonon Sea – £30 (At least 4 members attending)
11th June – Ratae Run – Sth Leicester MGOC – starting Broughton Astley, finish Rockingham Castle – £30
9th July – Cotswold Caper – starting & finishing Tiger Rugby Club Cheltenham – £30 – ( At least 3 members attending)
16th July – Kimber Picnic a static show.
17th to 21st July – Isle of Man – Now fully booked (we are attending)
6th July – Surrey Run – starting at Brockets Farm finishing Chiddingstone Castle – £22 – (Usually a good event, have not done the finish location before)
13th August – Jackie & Martins Charity Run. ( A must do run)
25th to 27th August – Silverstone Festival.
3rd September – Southdown’s Run – West Sussex MGOC – (No detail at present)
17th September – Tamar Valley MGOC – bi-annual around 100 miiles