ZR/ZS/ZT Register News
Pride of Longbridge Cancellation and Alternative Event
The Pride of Longbridge event scheduled for Saturday 13th April 2024 has unfortunately been cancelled due to the venue being severely waterlogged. With more rain forecast for this week there is no prospect of Crofton Park dying sufficiently for the event to proceed. However the ZR/ZS/ZT Register has been able to secure an alternative event at the Churnet Valley Railway – Further details below.
A statement has been published by Pride of Longbridge founder and coordinator, Gemma Cartwright confirming the news some of us were dreading surrounding PoL potentially being cancelled this year.
“Following a site visit today, the Park is water logged worse it has been for over 12 years. Sadly POL 24 is cancelled. We have tried to source a space on the redevelopment sadly there is water there as well: POL team is sad for this to happen this year. The Parks also stated they had to cancel an event in August of last year due to the weather. Please accept our apologies.”
To confirm, the 120 Years of Rover – 100 Years of MG Longships and Octagons event is still taking place on the Sunday.
Alternative Event – Churnet Valley Railway
Following the unfortunate cancellation of Pride of Longbridge 2024, the Register team are pleased to announce The Rover 120 & MG 100 Partnership have secured a venue for Saturday 13th April.
This extends their all model, anniversary celebration – Longships and Octagons into a weekend event.
See 120 Years of Rover – 100 Years of MG’s event page for more info.
Post Abingdon Weekender 2024
120 Years of Rover – 100 Years of MG
We are pleased to announce this years Post Abingdon weekender will return to Toddington Station on the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway ! but with a twist …..
Saturday 3rd August sees us holding an exclusive social, limited to just 50 cars, at the piston club just outside Stratford Upon Avon, we will then depart around 12 O’Clock for a road run through the Cotswolds arriving on site around 2pm. The show ground will open to the public for an afternoon of events, activities, traders etc.
Sunday 4th August – The Main Event ! – from 9:30 to 16:30 we will be celebrating all things MG & Rover two of Britain’s greatest car marques, there will be traders, autojumble, pride of ownership as well as being able to travel through the beautiful Cotswold countryside on a heritage train.
We hope to see you there!
Zed Register Season Opener
Sunday march 3rd we bring the first of our 2024 events – held jointly with @mgccyoungmembers we will be welcoming all MG & Rover Cars at our social! We will be at the Piston Club. We hope to see you there
Classic Car Show at the NEC 2023
The ZR/ZS/ZT Register will be at the Lancaster Classic Car Show at the NEC next week (10-12th November). We will be there together with the main MGCC stand, the FWD and MGF Registers and the Young Members Branch. We will have 3 interesting cars on display that we have not had before. Come along and say “hi” and meet the committee members, get help and advice or purchase some merchandise. We will be on stand 3-342 in hall 3.
2023 Register AGM
Following the Register’s AGM on Saturday 7th October we would like to introduce your committee for 2023 to 2024.
Chairman: Rob Johns
Deputy Chairman / Treasurer: Jake Wilson
Secretary: Josh Langstaff
Council & Racing Rep: Geoff Hirst
ZR Rep: Liv Gron
ZS Rep: Ollie Beck
ZT/ZT-T Rep: Dan Hooper
Social Media Rep: Jamie Day
Events: Rhys Champkin
Webmaster: Ray Kemble
Safety Fast Scribe: John Thompson
Young Member Rep: Chris Taylor
If you need to contact us please email: thezedregister@mgcc.co.uk and your email we be forwarded to the appropriate person.
Jack & Bertie’s Car Show Bonanza 2024
We are honoured to have been invited to travel to Northern Ireland next year for a very special charity car show – the cost is £10 per car and tickets will be available direct from the organisers via Eventbrite shortly.
We currently have a 20 car stand booked and welcome all MGs to join us
We understand that currently there are discussions taking place regarding discount ferry tickets and hotel rooms so we will update you on this asap
We are proposing to make this a weekend trip, travelling over on Friday 31st May and returning Monday 3rd June
We hope a few of you will look to join us!
2023 Register AGM
The Annual Zed Register AGM & Open Day will take place this year on the 7th October. This will include a full review of the year, our events and election of committee members. We will also have some items on display from the MG Rover Era covering the Zed Cars from our Archives. – if you would like to hear how we are doing or take part in the running of your register please feel free to come along. As we are holding this years AGM & Open day at The British Motor Museum In Gaydon, as a Car Club Member you will qualify for reduced entry to museum for just £10.00.We also have some exciting developments regarding the Save our Zeds Campaign and our Events Calendar for 2024. (please note to vote or stand as a committee member you must have valid MG Car Club Membership)
ZR/ZS/ZT Register AGM
The ZR/ZS/ZT Register AGM will be held on Saturday 7th October 2023 at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon.
Time: 10.30am.
Location: Meeting Room TBC
Agenda:
- Apologies For Absence
- Agreement Of Minutes of Previous AGM
- Chairman’s Report
- Secretary’s Report
- Treasurer’s Report & Adoption of Accounts
- Regalia Report
- Events Review
- Election of Officers
- Election of Other Committee Members
- Members Resolutions
- AOB
Any resolution to be discussed or nominations for officers or committee members should be forwarded to the Secretary (Jake Wilson: thezedregister@mgcc.co.uk) no later than September 28th.
Online Clothing Store
The ZR/ZS/ZT Register is happy to announce that in conjunction with ACE Embroidery it is now able to offer register clothing online. Please go to https://mgzr.ace-online.co.uk/catalogue for details.
New Committee Members
The Young Members Branch has grown since its formation a couple of years ago and it has become evident that may of them have chosen the Zeds as their first foray into the MG world. Because of this the ZR/ZS/ZT Register has decided to forge closer links with the Young Members Branch and are pleased to announce that Daniel Hooper and Chris Taylor have joined the ZR/ZS/ZT Register committee as liaisons.
Events Calendar for 2023
The ZR/ZS/ZT Register is pleased to announce its calendar of events for 2023. Also the race meeting schedule for the coming season. Many members are unaware that at the club race meetings the opportunity exits for members to take their cars onto the circuit for parade laps at the lunch break for free. For many years now it has been the privilege of the ZR/ZS/ZT Register to organise these. So if attending one of the race meetings be sure to seek out the register signing on point to secure your place on the parade laps.
Register AGM 2022
The 2022 AGM for the MGCC ZR/ZS/ZT Register will be held at Kimber House on Saturday 8th October at 3:30 PM.
Agenda:
- Apologies For Absence
- Agreement Of Minutes Of Previous AGM
- Chairman’s Report
- Secretary’s Report
- Treasurer’s Report & Adoption of Accounts
- Regalia Report
- Events Review
- Election of Officers
- Election of Other Committee Members
- Members Resolutions
- AOB
Any resolution to be discussed or nominations for officers or committee members should be forwarded to the Secretary (Ray Kemble – rayk.mgfan@gmail.com) no later than September 28th.
MG 40
The ZR/ZS/ZT Register in association with the FWD Register, V8 Register, MGF Register, 635 Register and SUV Register are pleased to announce MG40 on the weekend of 16/17th July at the Gloucestershire and Warickshire Railway, Toddington. MG40 will be a two day celebration of all MGs from the post Abingdon era.
Saturday 16th will also incorporate the annual MG Saloon Day when we celebrate all the MG “tin tops”, hatchbacks and tourers from the earliest Morris Garages Supersports through the Y-types, SAs, Magnettes, Metro/Maestro/Montegos and Zeds through to the latest SUVs.
Sunday will be the big birthday bash when we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the MG Metro, 30 years of the RV8, 20 years of the MG TF and 10+1 years of the MG6.
Tickets available at www.eventbrite.co.uk, search for MG 40 and are on a per day, per car basis. Note that both days are limited to 250 cars so to avoid disappointment early booking is recommended.
Winter Lunchtime Natter
With the relaxing of COVID restrictions and the start of the 2022 season about to start, the ZR/ZS/ZT Register have organised a Winter Lunchtime Natter at The Midget pub/restaurant in Abingdon on Saturday 5th February from 10.30am. It will be just an informal event to give people a chance to get together, have a chat and enjoy some pub food.
A similar event was held last October and, despite it being particularly wet and fears over fuel supplies, about an half a dozen members attended and report an enjoyable day. So why not come along meet the register committee and see the plans for 2022.
Anniversary Meet Saturday 2nd October
This Saturday the ZR/ZS/ZT Register invites members to a lunchtime gathering at the Midget in Abingdon to celebrate the twenty years of the Zed range of cars. Mike Stafford will be our guest speaker and the bar will be open for food and drink orders.
Zeds in The Lakes Tour and Zeds in the North
The ZR/ZS/ZT Register made its first foray into organising a tour with the Zeds in the Lakes tour in September. The tour was organised through Scenic Car Tours and was based at the Riverside Hotel in Kendal. Nine cars were on the tour and came from as far as Hampshire and Stirling. Two couples made special efforts to make it on the Friday as bizarrely they both had the same problem with theirs ZRs. Both had seized brake callipers shortly after setting out. Both couple returned to their respected homes and swapped over to their second car. In the case of Francois and Hartley MacDonald their ZT and Sheila and Colin Ballard in their MG6.
On the Saturday the group set out on a drive taking in Ambleside, Keswick and Ullswater with Rob Johns in the lead car. The outward leg was via Kirkstone Pass where we stopped at a pull in for photo opportunities with terrific views out over the pass towards Ullswater. Then on via a scenic route along the shores of Ullswater to Keswick. There things went awry as the town was extremely busy causing many on the tour to lose contact with each other. Everyone then split up into various groups and returned to the hotel at their own speed. However each in their own way seemed to have an enjoyable afternoon. Even the weather bucked up from being cloudy and misty in the morning to a glorious sunny afternoon.
On the Sunday the tour included the Zeds in the North event at the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway. There we were joined at Haverthwaite Station by another half a dozen local cars joining us for the day making a display of all ages and colours of zeds including a 1958 ZB Magnette. Most people took the opportunity to ride the train to Lakeside which was included in the tour, some also then going on the connecting steamer across the lake to Bowness. The weather had been forecast to be wet but luckily it turned out to be sunny. One thing that couldn’t have been better if we had tried to organise it was that the steam locomotive on duty for the day was “Victor” the ex-Longbridge shunting engine. This was to the delight of a couple of the railway buffs on the tour who had wanted to see this particular engine for years, and those with an interest in the birthplace of our cars.
On the Monday it was time to disperse home, although some decided to head out for further photo opportunities before starting the journey back. This was the first time the register had arranged such a tour which had been postponed from last year because of the pandemic. Nevertheless a good time seemed to be enjoyed by all the participants and we will probably be looking to organise more in future. Perhaps back to the Lakes as we felt we had only just scratched to surface of everything the area had to offer. Special thanks are due to Rob Johns who stepped in as the tour organiser at short notice.
Zeds in The North
ZR/ZS/ZT Register are pleased to announce that the ‘Zeds in the North’ event that was planned for September 2020 at the Lakeside Motor Museum has been rescheduled at a new venue for September 2021.
The event will now be held at the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway on Sunday 12th September. Details of the railway can be found here https://www.lakesiderailway.co.uk/
November Safety Fast Newsletter 2019
John Thompson Tel: 01702 298833 johnt5@btinternet.com www.mgcc.co.uk/zedregister
EVENTS AND SHOWS
On Saturday 5th October we returned to Snetterton for the finale to the 2019 racing season. A full report on the days racing can be found in the motorsport section of the club website.
The following day we held our second Open Day at Kimber House. After a quiet start we had a full car park and around fifteen ZEDs by midday which was a fantastic turnout. Some of our visitors had not been to Kimber House before and were treated to the full tour including the archive. We would like to thank Mark Stacey from Kmaps for giving us all and excellent presentation about his career with MG Rover, his post-Longbridge work and the remapping upgrades for the K-series engine.
Some ZEDs were remapped during the afternoon and left with more performance than when they arrived! After the day closed, we held ourAGM.
We had a number of ‘exciting announcements’ at our Open Day, these included the dates for some of the upcoming events for next year. MG Saloon Day 2020 will take place at the British Motor Museum at Gaydon on Saturday 25th July. We also announced our four-day road trip, ZEDs at the Lakes, which takes place in the Lake District over the weekend of 11th -14th September 2020. This event has been jointly organised with Scenic Car Tours. The weekend also includes our annual regional event ‘ZEDs in the North’ which takes place at the Lakeland Motor Museum on Sunday 13th September.
We returned to the Castle Combe racing circuit on 26th October for Supercar Saturday. All monies raised at this charity event go to the Stroke Association, which has been our charity for this year. There will be a full report on this event in the next register update.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Our final show of the year, the Classic Motor Show at the NEC, takes place over the weekend of the 8th/9th and 10th November. Unfortunately, we were unable to secure a stand at the show this year; don’t let that deter you from attending! The main club will have a stand so please go and support them. It is an excellent show and well worth attending if you haven’t done so before.
We are currently in the process of putting together the remainder of our 2020 Events Calendar, so keep those diaries to hand for further information. We will also announce our nominated charity for 2020 very soon.
ZED Register Supports Supercar Saturday at Castle Combe
Come and join the ZED Register at Castle Combe on Saturday 26th October for an adrenaline-fuelled day where you can be part of the action out on track, all in aid of the Stroke Association. Take a ride with an experienced track driver in one of around 60 cars – you will be spoilt for choice.
There’s also a chance for you to go behind the wheel in the ‘Top Gear’ style slalom challenge, hosted by the Bristol Motor Club. In the paddock you will also get the chance to see a variety of Car Clubs showing off their vehicles.
Entry and lucky dip tickets can be purchased in advance by visiting the stroke association website. Rides start from £30 dependant on the vehicle and driver,for which you will receive 5 laps of the track! A lucky dip ticket costs just £30 and allows you to get in the next available car.
Gates open from 9am with the first car rides at 9.30am. Entry to the circuit is £5.00 and all proceeds are donated directly to the Stroke Association along with the drivers time and their vehicles.
The ZED Register are pleased to have supported the Stroke Association as their Charity of the Year in 2019.
October Safety Fast Newsletter 2019
John Thompson Tel: 01702 298866 johnt5@btinternet.com www.facebook.com/zrzsztregister
EVENTS
We teamed up with the MGF Register again on Sunday 18th August for Monogram Sunday which took place at Burghley House in Lincolnshire. Fortunately, after our previous event at Shuttleworth the only rain we had was quite light and early in the morning, allowing us to enjoy a warm sunny day. In the end around thirty cars attended our gathering in the stunning setting of the Burghley Estate.
These included some rare Monogram colours and some one-offs such as the only ZR produced in Moody Blue. Some of our visitors took the opportunity to tour the magnificent Elizabethan House and Landscaped gardens which have been the location for many TV productions. During the afternoon we held our ‘Show and Shine’ competition. Judging was extremely difficult with so many stunning cars to choose from. Congratulations to the winners and runners-up. We’d like to thank everyone who attended as we know some of you travelled a great distance to be there.
UPCOMING EVENTS
After a relatively quiet September its back to business as we enter October. On Saturday 5th October the final racing rounds of 2019 take place at the Snetterton circuit in Norfolk. Please see Geoff in the Hospitality Suite if you wish take part in the lunchtime parade laps. The following day our Open Day and AGM takes place at Kimber House. I’m happy to announce that our guest speaker will be Mark Stacey from Kmaps. You may recall his article in Safety Fast earlier this year. As promised, we have a number of exciting announcements for 2020 which will be revealed on the day. At the end of the month on 26th October, Supercar Saturday takes place at the Castle Coombe Circuit. We are happy to support this charity with all monies raised during the day donated to the Stroke Association, who have also been our chosen charity for this year.
Additionally, we have been invited to the Lancing Motor Show which takes place on Sunday 13th October. We will be heading to the south coast with the campaign car and outdoor kit to promote the ZEDS at this huge event which attracts over five hundred classic cars.
ZED Register prepares for exciting weekend of events
An exciting weekend of events takes place on Saturday 5th October and Sunday 6th October. The final racing round of the MGCC Championships takes place at Snetterton on Saturday 5th, with the promise of some exciting track action at this iconic and well-loved track set in some stunning Norfolk countryside. Members can save 20% on ticket purchases by entering code MGCC when booking tickets at www.msv.com.
You’ll also have the chance to take part in lunchtime parade laps (subject to the racing programme running to schedule) which are provided FREE as part of your annual membership. Geoff Hirst will be waiting to welcome you in the hospitality suite and sign you up for this great experience. Remember to bring your driving licence!! Complimentary refreshment is also available to members throughout the day.
On Sunday 6th, we are holding our annual open day at the club headquarters at Kimber House in Abingdon from 10.00am to 4pm. If you have never been to the home of the MGCC, now’s the chance!! Take a look around the house, club archive and on-site shop and enjoy refreshment and a buffet lunch. Our speaker will be Mark Stacey from Kmaps, who will be giving a short talk on remapping your ECU. Mark’s considerable experience in this field will ensure a very interesting talk. There will be the opportunity to meet members of the Kimber House team and committee members from the ZED Register.
Two exciting back to back events taking place next weekend!