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GLOUCESTERSHIRE MG OWNERS CLUB

April  2008 Newsletter No 6

Unfortunately due to a well earned holiday in Spain (well I think I earned one) I was  unable to attend the April meeting, but from very reliable sources I am informed that attendance was excellent.  Perhaps I should go away more often, come to think of it I will not be at the AGM next month due to yet another holiday and I will miss Mike The Spares Pollock’s’ evening run also, but hubby tells me he has a stand in, the blonde from across the road.  Hope her navigating is as good as mine.  Talking of which, it was Johns Evening Jaunt last Tuesday and quite a few of us misread his instructions.  A very interesting run as usual John many thanks, yes Trev and I are talking again.

Don’t forget subs were due during April, and there are still one or two of you who have not paid. 

The year has kicked off to a good start and with the events at St Rose’s School,  Kemble, Wroughton and Highnam, plus of course the Caper, this year promises to be a cracker.

On a point of interest membership appears to be 40 MGs plus their owners and partners, with Nigel and Sian Day from Uckington and their Midget being the latest recruits.  A warm welcome to you both. 

Have a good AGM and see you in June!

GLOUCESTERSHIRE MG OWNERS CLUB

March  2008 Newsletter No 5

It was toys for the boys at the March meeting, as John and Maureen’s’ son Andrew set up his scalectrix so that the members could test their driving skills.   

After the formal part of the evening and the swindle (the monthly raffle) had taken place, the boys were paired off for a knock-out.   Of the 21 members there was only a small contingent of us woman, so we left the boys to their own devices.  Graham unfortunately had a handicap with his sports car which caused great hilarity as it was towing a caravan.  As a caravaner it was thought he should show his skills negotiating the track which he did with extreme dexterity.  The winner of the evening was Neil Dewey.

We would like to thank Andrew for organizing a very entertaining evening (for the boys).  Are the girls now in line for a ‘pamper evening’! 

Our first run of this year was organized by Graham and Joyce, who had to do last minute adjustments to the route as the chosen hostelry inconsiderately closed its’ doors.   Was it the thought of a visit by 14+ members of the Gloucestershire MG Owners’ Club, has our reputation gone before us?

It was quite an arduous, but very good run of 32 miles and most of us ended up at the Royal William Craham where we were made most welcome and the food was excellent.

Thank you to Graham and Joyce.

A gentle reminder that membership fees of £10.00 are now due.

We extend a warm welcome to Steve Wood who hails from Amberley with his MGA.

GLOUCESTERSHIRE MG OWNERS CLUB

February 2008 Newsletter No 4

Twenty members plus one from the Worcester Club had a very enjoyable lunch, thanks to Adrian and Rita, at the Crown Frampton Mansell on Sunday 10th February.  I hasten to add Adrian and Rita did not pay, but did organize it.  The weather was excellent but not all members braved bringing out their MGs.

The meeting on Valentines Day was well supported by twenty-two members, as the Rev Michael Tucker, director of Cotswold Care Hospice and Peter Hollingsworth , Fund Raiser came along to give us a presentation and answer questions on the facilities they provide at their base in Burleigh.  It was very interesting and holding our Cotswold Caper in support of the Cotswold Care Hospice is a very worthwhile cause.  At present they are using a large house which was purchased some twenty years ago, but their new larger building is well underway and should be ready for use May/June this year, giving them far greater facilities for their very important works.

Finally, the Club would like to extend a warm welcome to Steve Kiggins.   Steve hails from Bibury and drives a B Roadster

GLOUCESTERSHIRE MG OWNERS CLUB

January 2008 Newsletter No 3

For the first time in a very long while there was a reduction in the number of members attending the first meeting of the new year, this was due to the very unpleasant bugs that have been affecting everyone. Many of those who were able to attend were still coughing and spluttering.

John, Graham and Geoff have the route wrapped up for our Cotswold Caper in June and the advertisements for the Route Book are coming in fast.  Graham has even been in contact with Prince Charles asking for a Raffle Prize and has informed HRH that he and John are quite willing to go and collect it.  Hopefully it won’t be  perishable products ie carrots or cabbage!  Who knows he might even turn up on the day!!

Mark gave us some very interesting information regarding Mobile Phones, all the information can be found on our website, well worth a visit.

Comments were made about the excellent report in Enjoying MG courtesy of Graham/John.

The evening ended with Tony, whom I was reliably informed used to Rally in his earlier years.  Tony patiently showed us how to use  Map References, which was very informative.   He ended his talk by producing 15 questions on signs used on OS maps.  This definitely tested the members as no-one got it completely right.  Thank you Tony.

GLOUCESTERSHIRE MG OWNERS CLUB

December Newsletter Issue 2

The December meeting on the 13th was our Christmas Meal at The Farmers Pub in Lower Apperley organized by John Child.  We were welcomed by John and Graham (our secretary) who were seated at the entrance to the restaurant where they demanded money with menaces for the Club fund by way of the Club swindle i.e. raffle.  There was a table full of prizes and I think that most couples had at least one prize, some who will remain anonymous (Adrian) had two prizes.

The landlord did us proud with a good choice on the menu and sorbet to cleanse the palette before the main course.

There were a few other groups but none of them outnumbered our Club who members were thirty plus, a very good turn out once again.

The disco erupted at about 9.30 pm but unfortunately the punters were a little slow to get going.  We left at 10.45 pm with Joyce, Pam and Jane strutting their stuff on the dance floor.

Thanks go to John for a very sociable and pleasant evening.

Next years Christmas Meal I am led to believe will be at Burger King or Weatherspoons.  Adrian is taking numbers already as he is expecting to be overwhelmed with bookings at the prospect of burger and chips, I trust that he is joking!

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GLOUCESTERSHIRE MG OWNERS CLUB NEWSLETTER - NOVEMBER 2007 ISSUE NO 1

Twenty-seven members attended Novembers meeting where we agreed to donate £25.00 to the Cotswold Care Hospice's Christmas 'Light a Candle' in memory of someone special to be held at venues in Tetbury, Cirencester, Stroud and Cam.  Members agreed that they would attend the event in their area if at all possible to represent the Club.

After the serious business of the meeting had been attended to we had to test our knowledge in teams of four answering twenty-eight questions set by Tony and Jane on towns/cities in England.  As usual there was great hilarity and arguments when the papers were marked, but the questionmaster/mistress is always correct and has the last word.  The team of Graham and Pam Sutton and Jeff and Carole Phillips were the champions of the evening scoring twenty-two on the set paper.

The raffle was as usual a a great success, netting £28.00 for the Club funds.

The next meeting is our Christmas meal which John has arranged at The Farmers Arms Lower Apperly.  We could all be bopping into the early hours of the morning as the pub is providing a disco, I am informed that by special request the DJ will be playing music of the 40s.

There are places available on the Brittany trip 20-27 September 2008 if anyone is interested.  We will be staying at a gite on a B & B basis with evening meal available if required. 

Please either email Trevor and Sue Panter on panter.sue@virgin.net or telephone 01453 543292.

Summer 2005 Newsletter