Club News

VR50 Celebration!

Monday, 26 July 2010 13:32

ABINGDON welcomed over 40 Vintage MG cars on Sunday (25 July) as the MG Car Club's Vintage Register celebrated its 50th anniversary in the Four Pillars Hotel.

The well attended meal attracted owners from right across the Country and Cllr Duncan Brown, Mayor of Abingdon, was the guest of honour on the day.

Photographs, award winners and a full report will feature in the September edition of SafetyFast!

Thank you also to everyone who visited the MG Car Club stand at last weekend's Silverstone Classic event. The Club enjoyed a successful three-day stint, during which we welcomed a host of new members.

The events season continues with vigour this Sunday (1 August) when MGFifteen assumes centre stage at Gaydon. For more information about that event, please click HERE.

Lincs Centre Is 30!

Thursday, 22 July 2010 13:37

THE Lincolnshire centre of the MG Car Club will stage a full day of activities on Sunday 22 August to commemorate their thirtieth anniversary.

The forward thinking, two-times Nuffield Gold cup winning centre have steadily increased their membership in recent years, and are now set to celebrate their thirtieth year in fine style.

The planned anniversary tour includes a guided tour of Kings Lynn, a scenic drive to a popular lunch-time stop where a concours will assume centre stage.

The day will conclude with an afternoon rural drive to Denver Mill and a bumper turn-out is anticipated.

Entry cost is £12 per car.

MG Car Club Lincolnshire Centre Chairman David Stonehouse said:

“This really does promise to be a terrific day – and we’re hopeful of attracting enthusiasts from far and wide.” The Lincolnshire centre continues to go from strength to strength and we’re exciting about celebrating our anniversary in this way”

Sunday 8th August - SE Centre Celebration!

Tuesday, 20 July 2010 13:33

THE MG CAR CLUB South East Centre is set to celebrate its 80th anniversary in style on Sunday 8th August, when hundreds of classic car enthusiasts will descend on Penshurst Place and Gardens.

The idyllic venue, located near Tonbridge in Kent, is the magnificent family home of Viscount De L’Isle and with a Barons Hall, State Rooms, Toy Museum and Walled Tudor Gardens, Penshurst Place will provide a spectacular back-drop to this showpiece celebratory occasion.

There are a whole host of activities on offer including a Concours, Pride of Ownership, Gymkhana, Driving Tests and Treasure Hunt.

The main MG Car Club will have a display at the event and the coveted 2010 Star Car will be in attendance throughout. Alongside the Kimber House presence will be register parking areas and designated spots for invited clubs.

Furthermore, a road run that leads to the event will start from Buckland, near Reigate in Surrey, and filter visitors into the venue.

Refreshments are available throughout the day, with morning coffee available from 10.30am.

At such a stunning location, the event really does promise to be a memorable and the Centre are urging enthusiasts to turn out in force for this special anniversary event.

The event begins at 10am, with the Gardens officially opening at 10.30am and the house at 12pm.

MG Car Club South East Centre representative, Jenny Morgan, said:

“We’re anticipating a large turn-out of cars - the South East Centre is proud to be in its 80th year and this event is the perfect way to celebrate!”

“There is a vast range of activities planned for the day, with a display of cars through the decades taking centre stage.”

South East Centre Website Details - www.mgcars.org.uk/mgccse

For entry form and further details or contact Jenny Morgan - 020-8657-2714

Thanks for a fantastic weekend!

Monday, 19 July 2010 16:19

THANKS to the hundreds of MG enthusiasts who descended on Abingdon last weekend - there was a terrific turn-out of MGs across both days.

On Sunday, Abingdon market square celebrated the achievements of those who had made the epic journey from China to Abingdon. With a broad selection of MGs parked throughout the Town (including a 1925 MG supersports and a 2010 MG6) there was plenty for visitors to enjoy. Kimber House was also open all day, and those who visited were given a guided tour of the building.

A full report will feature in a future edition of SafetyFast!

SafetyFast! Delay

Friday, 16 July 2010 14:07

APOLOGIES to members who have experienced a delay in their delivery of SafetyFast!

There has been a problem with the mailing of some copies of the magazine. Those still waiting, should received a copy very soon.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call the club direct on 01235 555552

MG6 In Abingdon on Sunday!

Friday, 16 July 2010 13:12

THE MG CAR CLUB is excited to announce that a brand new MG6 will be on display in Abingdon’s market square on Sunday 18 July, when MG Motor UK’s latest model returns to the marques’ spiritual home for the first time.

The MG6 will be on hand to help celebrate the achievements of enthusiasts from the MGCC’s Gold Coast centre, who are embarking on the final leg of a mammoth journey which saw them leave China over three months ago.

The ‘MG6’ is the first all-new MG for 15 years and has registered impressive sales figures in China. Powered by a 1.8ltr 4cyl turbo engine, the saloon car has received favourable feedback from the motoring press.

Huge excitement surrounds the vehicle which will go on general sale towards the back end of 2010. It’s appearance at Abingdon on Sunday (18 July) will be only it’s third at a public event and local people are urged to come and see the car.

The MG6 is designed and engineered in Britain and will be built by MG Motor UK at its factory in Birmingham.

Abingdon will enjoy a truly international flavour when the town welcomes a broad spectrum of MG cars on Sunday (18 July), as a group of Australian MG Car Club members descend on Oxfordshire.

All driving classic examples of Abingdon’s most famous export, the owners began their adventure at MG’s Chinese factory and are scheduled to conclude their journey at MG Motor UK’s Birmingham site on Monday 19 July.