The MG Owners' Club

DIARY DATES

Whilst we make every effort to ensure details are correct at the time of going to press please check with the organisers before embarking on a long journey.

FEBRUARY 2012

Sat 18^th
Cambridge & District MGOC The 7th Annual Snowdrop Run Starting and Finishing at Wimpole Hall, nr Cambridge this year's route will take us on a 55 mile (approx) circular route taking in the sights of Cambridge and Cambridgeshire.
MGs and all other Classic Cars are welcome.
Proceeds going to The Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre at Huntingdon.
Entry Pre-booking is essential.
Closing Date is 11th February 2012.
Fee is £25.00 per car including all occupants
Entrance to Wimpole Hall Park, Photograph,
Rally Plaque, Route-map and Finishers Gift.
Gift for furthest travelled and oldest vehicle.
Please contact Peter Cowper Tel: 01799 527161
36 Beeches Avenue, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4BT
Please send SAE for details or download Entry Form at www.cambsmgoc.co.uk/snowdroprun
Book early to avoid disappointment
This Event is being supported by MGOC Swavesey
Mantles of Royston and Brown & Gammons Baldock

Sat 25^th
Goodwood MG Trackday MGs-on-track with Chichester MGOC have organised a trackday with parade lap at 11.30am. Tel: 01243 544077

MARCH 2012

Sun 04^th
Winchester MGOC Cobweb Spin An annual informal gathering of MGs and other classic cars at Hursley Park. Southern Regional event. Admission free but please buy raffle tickets to support the Mayor's charities. SO21 2JN. 11.00am til 2.00pm. IBM social club, food, refreshments and facilities available.
www.winchestermgoc.co.uk

APRIL 2012

Sun 01^st
April Fools Run The Glasgow MG Owners Club's inaugural run of the season. Full details of the event can be viewed on the club's website, www.mgocglasgow.co.uk

Sun 01^st
Arundel Castle Picnic and gathering For a wonderful day of MGs, medieval castles and magnificent gardens, join Chichester MGOC on their annual event. Entry £5 per person Tel: 01243-544077

Sun 01^st
Roof of England Challenge A 120 mile route in the highest parts of the Pennines featuring halts at places of interest. Entry forms at www.wigtonmc.co.uk
Tel: 01900 821990 Web: http://www.wigtonmc.co.uk

Sun 01^st
The Shakedown Run Chesterfield MG Group are again staging their season's opener, The Shakedown Run, on Sunday 1st April 2012, All Fools Day so expect the un-expected and some fun and frivolity thrown in for good measure. As per, we start and finish at the Anchor Inn at Oakerthorpe which is half way between Alfreton and Matlock (on the A615) in Derbyshire and just 8 miles from J28 of the M1. DE55 7LP to be precise. It will be a gentle amble round Derbyshire, bordering at least one other County, of about 90 miles. Plenty to do & see en-route. The entry fee provides excellent value at £15 which will get you the usual informative roadbook, rally board and a complimentary hot drink at the start. Places are strictly limited to 75 cars so early booking is encouraged. Please contact me, Graham Ludlam at Hilltop Cottage. Wheatcroft. MATLOCK. Derbys DE4 5GU for an entry form. Or text me your home or email address to me on 0777-624-3172 if this is more convenient. A down-loadable version of the form is on our website at www.chesterfield-mg-group.co.uk . Hope to see old and new faces. This is the last Shakedown that I will be staging before being handed over to a new Team

Sat 07^th
Magnettes and Steam Easter Saturday The Z Magnette Register will start their 2012 events with a visit to the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway on the above date. All Magnette owners are welcome. For full details and to book in please contact Alan Slack on 02392 662058. This is a popular event so an early booking is advised as space is limited.

Mon 09^th
HRDC Race Day - Castle Combe Driver registrations and further
information can be found on
http://www.hrdc.eu Web: http://www.hrdc.eu

Sun 22^nd
Day at Bressingham The drive it day run will start from Stanstead, Essex. Runnin through some of the picture postcard villages of Essex and Cambs. Finishing at Bressingham Steam Museum and Gardens, Diss, Norfolk. Entry includes all steam ride attractions at Bressingham, Pride of ownership and teh renowned Epping area goody bag. Tel: 01920 485673 Email: andrew.wenzel@ntlworld.com

Sun 22^nd
Dragon Run 2012 The fourth "Mid-Wales MGOC Dragon Run" to be held on Sunday 22nd April 2012 showing the delights of Mid-Wales and maintaining our tradition of raising money for charities. See www.midwalesmg.co.uk for updated information

Fri 27^th - Mon 30^th
MG Cricket St Thomas MG Owners’ Club Southern Regional Secretaires cordially invite you to come and enjoy a weekend at Cricket St Thomas Tel: 01884 383343 www.mgcst.org

MAY 2012

Fri 04^th - Mon 07^th
Jersey Rally 2012 Drinks reception, good old fashioned concours, saturday night party (fancy dress optional), driving skills, fabulous trophies, prize giving (with delicious homemade cream tea)
All above is included in your rally entry fee.
Contact Sandra Buckley Tel: 01534 618189 / 07797 738678 Email: jermg@localdial.com Web: http://www.jerseymg.com/rally_info

Sat 05^th - Sun 06^th
360 Racing Club - Snetterton Driver registrations and further
information can be found on
http://www.hrdc.eu Web: http://www.hrdc.eu

Sat 05^th
Britfest 2012 Horseshoe Lake Park 72 Eyland Ave Succasunna, NJ 07876 USA
Open to all British Marque Vehicles; including an automotive flea market
First British car show of the new driving season in the mid Atlantic area
Hosted by the MG Car Club Central Jersey Centre and sponsored by Castrol
Info: Charles Tregidgo 201-791-6675 or ctregidgo@gmail.com or www.mgccnj.org

Sun 06^th
Dales Trail Annual Dales Trail A scenic day out in the yorkshire dales This year from an exciting new venue and new route Tel: 01609 775557

Sun 06^th
Museum of Rural Life Classic Car Show East Kilbride Classic Car event. Free entry plus a five pound lunch voucher for every entrant. come and join
the MG stand. Tel: 0141 644 4073

Mon 07^th
Broadland MGOC's 23rd Heritage Run The Heritage Run is a charity event open to all marques of classic and sports cars and attracts over 180 entrants each year. The £20 entry fee includes a rally plaque, route book and cup of tea and bacon roll for two at the start, which will be at a new venue this year. For more details please see our advert in the Regional Review section of Enjoying MG or visit our website www.broadlandmgoc.co.uk.

Sun 13^th
MG CAR CLUB YORKSHIRE CENTRE WOLDS WAY RUN One of Yorkshire’s major annual events attracting up to 150 MGs, classics and sports cars, the Wolds Way Run is named after the East Riding’s long distance footpath. A new route for 2012 of about 100 miles will start at the Humber Bridge and visit some of the Wolds’ most scenic and hidden areas before finishing at the ultra-modern KP Golf Club near Pocklington for refreshments and an optional barbecue. Go to www.mgccyorkshire.co.uk for more details and entry form or call Roger Goode on 01924 470325 or 07541 275 978.

Sun 13^th
MGs in the Trees South Staffs MGOC have decided to repeat the 2011 venue for their premier event "MGs in the Trees" at Chasewater Country Park, Brownhills. It was generally agreed that had it not been for the truly dreadful weather encountered this year (without any doubt the worst single day of the whole summer), it would have been an excellent venue. The heritage railway will again be in operation, and the spacious and easily accessible surroundings are perfect for the event.
The date for your diaries is Sunday the 13th May 2012, a little earlier than in previous years, in an attempt to avoid clashes of dates with other major events. Web: http://www.ssmgoc.co.uk

Sun 13^th
Regency Run Details coming soon Tel: 01954 231125 Web: http://www.mgownersclub.co.uk

Fri 18^th - Mon 21^st
Short Break to Cornwall Staying in the 4 star Metropole Hotel in Padstow
Price £299 per person based on two people sharing.
(Limited spaces book early.)
To Include:
3 nights Dinner B+B
Entry into The Eden Project
Entry into The Lost Gardens of Heligan
Rallyboad – 2 x Badges – Route book – MG Pen – Note Book Tel: 01954 231125 Web: http://www.mgownersclub.co.uk

Sun 20^th
15th Jorvik Run This will be the 15th MG and Classic Car Run and will again start and finish at Castle Howrad, near Malton. The event will be approx 100 miles taking in some of Yorkshire's most scenic areas. The entry fee of £18.50 is to include route book, rally plates and tea/coffee. All proceeds are to be donated to Marie Curie Cancer Care. Entry forms are available from Guy Lockwood. Email: guy@glockwood.plus.com Tel: 01759 305386 upto 9:30pm

Sun 20^th
Celtic Dragon GT Dragon MG introduce the Inaugural Celtic Dragon GT releasing the Dragon into new areas of scenic central Wales. Come and join the "Grand Tour". www.dragonmg.co.uk for further details. Web: http://www.dragonmg.co.uk

Sun 20^th
Charnwood Caper Bring your MG to The Priory Inn, Nanpanton for a leisure drive through rural England to Donnington, the heart of British Motorsport.
Entry fee £20 includes tea/coffee halfway.
Contact Chris Tideswell 07806 791636 or visit www.northleicester-mg.org.uk to download the entry form
Sponsored by Luffield
Proceeds to charity.

Sun 20^th
Moor 2 Sea Event Exeter MGOC is again hosting the Moor 2 Sea event, our 23rd annual extravaganza. This year the 70+ miles will be featuring the delights of North Devon & Exmoor with coffee at the start & cream tea at the finish. An informal gathering on Saturday evening for those wishing to make a weekend of it.
The event will be held in aid of local charities.
Contact Roger Luscombe on 01392 495757 or email: rogerlus@talktalk.net Email: rogerlus@talktalk.net

Sun 20^th
Return of the 'Rose of the Shires' Northants MG Owners Annual Road Run
The Rose Run returns on Sunday May 20th 2012. All profits for the Warwickshire Air Ambulance Charity. Tel: 07825 643084

Fri 25^th - Mon 28^th
Gateway to the Highlands A tour of the Scottish Highlands over 1 to 3 days. you select how many days. The event will be based in and around Pitlochry. Entry is limited to 20 cars. Tel: 01416 444073

Sun 27^th
13th Boadicea Run Starting at Rougham Airfield Control Tower. Entry £20 inc bacon bap and hot drink at start. For an entry form email: boadicearun@gmail.com or send SAE to 12 Meadow Way, Poringland, Norwich, NR14 7LZ

JUNE 2012

Sun 03^rd
17th Red Mill British Car Day Held to support the work of the Red Mill Museum Village 56 Main Street Clinton, NJ 08809 USA
Open to all British marque vehicles-classic or modern
Preregistration required with a limit of 100 cars due to size of grounds at museum
Info: mgdriversclub@hotmail.com or www.mgdriversclub.com Phone 908-713-6251

Sun 03^rd
2012 British Car Show (USA) Perrysburg, OH. - 14th Annual British Return to Fort Meigs
The Lake Erie British Car Club will be hosting their 14th annual car show
"The British Return to Fort Meigs" at the Fort Meigs Historical Site,
Route 65, Perrysburg, Ohio. The show runs from 10 am to 3 pm. After
viewing and voting on your favorite British vehicles, you will have
opportunities to tour the restored fort from the War of 1812, shop at one
of the vendors or sample some tasty food. Voting by popular vote. Dash
plaques to the first 200 registered, goody bags, and lots of door prizes.
Pre-registration is $12.00, day of show is $15.00. Event shirts will be available. Mark your calendars now! Tel: Tony Shoviak. 419-878-2041 Email: tenntony@roadrunner.com Web: http://www.lebcc.org

Sun 03^rd
New Forest Run Southampton & New Forest MGOC 1009 Present the 14th Annual
New Forest Run
Sunday 3 June 2012
Entry: £15.00 per car (max 250 cars)
For more info send a SAE to Roy Sneddon, 43 Downs Park Crescent, Eling, Totton, SO40 9GR

Join us to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee with a scenic run from Copythorne through the beautiful New Forest finishing at Breamore House Tel: 023 8086 8229 Email: nfrun@1009mg.org.uk Web: http://www.1009mg.org.uk

Sun 10^th
TVMGOC People and Places Run Come and enjoy our West Country scenery ending with a Cream Tea. Starting at Saltram House, Plympton. Tel: 01752 351252 Email: tvmgoc@gmail.com Web: http://www.brmmbrmm.com/tvmgoc

Thu 14^th
Glasgow MGOC Mid-Week Fish and Chip Run Come and join the Mid Week Fish and Chip Run.
Daylight till 11pm, so get out and enjoy it. Tel: 0141 644 4073

Fri 15^th - Sun 17^th
HRDC Spa Summer Classic Driver registrations and further
information can be found on
http://www.hrdc.eu Web: http://www.hrdc.eu

Sun 17^th
Kimber Run Start at Kedlestone Hall, further details coming soon Tel: 01954 231125 Web: http://www.mgownersclub.co.uk

Sun 17^th
Mountains and Valley Run Herefordshire MGOC are set to continue their M&V charity run on the 17th of June 2012 for it's 9th year. This time we are hoping for better weather than in 2011, to see the
stunning views and lots of beautiful scenery. Entry is only £18 per car to include
route book, rally plaque & badge. Every entrant also gets a goodie bag with gifts and snax. As usual the raffle table will groan with prizes. Don't forget you can join us at the social evening on the saturday eve at Leominster Golf Club. Herefordshire MGOC
look forward to meeting new friends and old at the event. Tel: 01568 620661 Email: jean.dixie@sky.com Web: http://herefordshiremg.org.uk

Sun 17^th
South Leicestershire MG Ratae Charity Road Run Explore Leicestershire's countryside & picturesque
villages finishing Ashby Magna Midsummer Vintage
Rally. Book early to avoid disappointment
Full itinerary/entry forms go to www.mgleicester.org
For more information contact Michael/Gillian
Ricketts 01455 553868

Sat 23^rd - Sun 24^th
Wincanton and District Car Show For details ring John on 01963 370178

Sun 24^th
COBBLESTONES RUN North Manchester's 14th annual event. A good route.
Good cars. Very good food at the Spring Inn. Plus a
friendly atmosphere. All inclusive at £10 per person.
It's the Cobblestones!
Tel: 0161 620 7822

JULY 2012

Sun 01^st
Classics in Corbridge The biggest classics show in the North East. In 2011 over 300 vehicles and 5000 visitors. Trade and other
attractions. For details email: corbridgecarshow@gmail.com Email: corbridgecarshow@gmail.com

Sun 01^st
Cotswold Caper Our seventh annual fund raising event for the National Star College, Cheltenham . Along Cotswold lanes and the Royal Forest of Dean finishing at The Speech House a 17th century hunting lodge. Tel: 01453 884982

Fri 06^th - Mon 09^th
The Suffolk/Essex Tour 3 nights in Coggeshall, near the Suffolk/Essex border.
For full details, please contact Stuart or Margaret Brock, 01593 741725, or e-mail: freewheelersclub@btinternet.com Email: freewheelersclub@btinternet.com

Sun 15^th
10th Black Pudding Charity Run £18 Entry Proceeds to Wish Upon a Star Childrens Charity. Tel Ted Sherratt 0161 764 9334. email bury.mgoc@btinternet.com
www.mgcars.org.uk/mgoc0212
Tel: 0161 764 9334 Email: bury.mgoc@btinternet.com Web: http://www.mgcars.org.uk/mgoc0212

Sun 15^th
18th Annual Viking Classic Car Run Run commences at Louth Indoor Bowling Club followed by approximately 75 mile road run through the beautiful Lincolnshire countryside to finish at Heckington Windmill, working windmill and micro brewery
Tel: 01673 842099

Fri 27^th - Sun 29^th
Fest Jazz Rallye Held at Chateaneuf-du-Faou in Brittany
Reception at the town hall followed by dinner dance. Saturday Scenic Road Run. Sunday Parade and main Jazz Festival. Option for long weekend or stay for the week, Special discounts from Brittany Ferries on a choice of crossings. Call MGOC West Midlands Region on 01543 670756 or 0121 3539916, email info@mgocwestmids.co.uk. More info at www.mgocwestmids.co.uk
Good food, Fine Wine and Smooth Music. Tel: 01543 670756 Email: info@mgocwestmids.co.uk. Web: http://www.mgocwestmids.co.uk

Sat 28^th
HRDC Race Day - Donington Park Driver registrations and further
information can be found on
http://www.hrdc.eu Web: http://www.hrdc.eu

Sun 29^th
20th Anniversary Pendle Run Join us to celebrate 20 years of the Pendle Run. A warm welcome and memorable day are assured. Entry is just £20 to cover Plaque, Memento, route book and entertainment.
Tel: 01756 749654

Sun 29^th
23rd Marcham Road Charity Run The finish this year is at the historic village of Ashover where your entry fee of £20 includes admission to their Car and Bike Show.
For further information contact Andy McElvaney Tel: 01246 206942, email andymcelvaney@btinternet.com or download an entry form from www.chesterfield-mg-group.co.uk

Sun 29^th
The Tees Valley MGOC 18th Tees Valley Trail The annual run this year is from the National Trust property of Ormesby Hall in Middlesbrough and the charity is The Freeman Hospital childrens heart unit in Newcastle. Contact Geoff Brown on 01642823458 for details or see www.teesvalleymgoc.co.uk Tel: 01642 823458 Web: http://www.teesvalleymgoc.co.uk

AUGUST 2012

Sun 05^th
Yorkshire Pudding Run A completely new route for 2012. Approximately 90 miles through the Yorkshire Dales. Contact Charles on Tel: 01132 671123

Sun 12^th
Pendine Dash Drive the Magnificent Pembrokeshire Coast.
Entry forms and details from Roy Thomas on 01646 672435
or patroyston@aol.com
Tel: 01646 672435 Email: patroyston@aol.com

Sat 18^th
HRDC Race Day - Lydden Hill Driver registrations and further
information can be found at
http://www.hrdc.eu Web: http://www.hrdc.eu

Sun 19^th
1020’s Athelhampton House MG Garden Party and Picnic All MGs welcome, £12 per car, includes admission to house and gardens. Tel: 01202 549582 graham @1020mg.org.uk

Sun 19^th
20th Snowdon Run Finishing at Plas Newydd. Contact Hilary Humphries Tel: 01492 640707, Margaret Ankers Tel: 01407 740722 or visit www.mgcars.org.uk/llandudnomgoc. Entry enquires can be sent to leslhemail-mgclub@yahoo.co.uk. Closing date for entries 4th August 2012

SEPTEMBER 2012

Sun 02^nd
Merseyside MG Club 2012 Charity Run Chairty run in aid of Macmillan nurses. Price £15 great trophys at the end, details from Bob Harrison Tel: 0151 531 9494

Sun 02^nd
Northumbrian Heritage Run Join the annual run through Northumberland and its
many attractions. Start and finish to be confirmed.
Open to all MGs and other classic cars. For details
email: heritagerun@gmail.com

Sun 02^nd
POTTERIES & SOUTH CHESHIRE MGOC CHARITY ROAD RUN 2012 After our best ever run in 2011 this event will again take place in 2012 and will take place on September 2nd you will enjoy the interesting local countryside of Staffordshire and Cheshire for approximately 75 miles, (this year, it is again a new route) as for your final destination, turn up on the morning and find out. Wherever you end up it is always an interesting place, so try it, turn up and find out.
It is still only £16 for the day which includes a rally plaque, tea or coffee at the start, and a souvenir of your day, and not to be forgotten a GREAT day out as well.
Applications from Bob Nason tel: 01782 515049 or Email: bobandmaggs@ntlworld.com Dave Lovatt tel: 01782 723503 or Email: davidl@uwclub.net Website www.mgpotsches.org.uk

Sun 02^nd
The South Downs Run Ever popular run from Chichester along the South Downs through the UK's newest National Park finishing on the magnificent lawns of Eastbourne's seafront listening to a 1940s style big band. Tel: 01903 3261267

Fri 14^th - Sun 16^th
Isle of Wight £199 Per person, further details TBA Tel: 01954 231125 Web: http://www.mgownersclub.co.uk

Sat 22^nd
The 12th BraveHeart Tour This year we're staying 8 nights in Scotland, with 6 nights near Inverness, and first and last nights in Lockerbie. For full details, please contact Stuart or Margaret Brock, 01593 741725, or e-mail: freewheelersclub@btinternet.com Email: freewheelersclub@btinternet.com

Sun 23^rd
MGB 50 at Blenheim Palace Celebrating 50 years of the MGB Tel: 01954 231125 Web: http://www.mgownersclub.co.uk

OCTOBER 2012

Mon 01^st - Tue 30^th
Jingers Jaunts (NZ) Ltd - An “Australian Amble” 2012 A 30 day, 6,000 mile road trip starting and finishing in Sydney is Tim ‘Jingers’ Riley’s latest expedition. Scheduled for October 2012 it follows on from his highly successful New Zealand “Jingers Jaunt” in 2010; On which customer Andrew Marshall commented, “I found it friendly, welcoming, supportive, grown up, without favouritism, inclusive to all levels of experience, fun, safe, flexible, and stimulating.”
‘Jingers’ has considerable experience of rallying and expeditions around the globe, hardly surprising; it’s in his blood being the son of Peter Riley and Ann Wisdom.
The event has been carefully planned to cater for all levels of experience and types of vehicle. “We can ship vehicles into Australia from virtually anywhere in the world whether it’s a classic car from the 30’s or a modern 4x4. We can also arrange for locally hired 4x4’s as part of the all-inclusive package if this is preferred,” says Jingers.
While experienced rallyists will find the event challenging and satisfying Jingers recognizes that some may want to take more direct or easier routes between overnight stops in order to explore the local sites and culture more thoroughly, in fact many aspects of the itinerary can be tailor made to individual requirements. Regular rest days are scheduled to allow for “chilling-out and pampering” or to take off-route excursions to places of interest. Jingers has put his local knowledge and contacts to good use with detours off the beaten track to visit some of Australia’s hidden treasures in addition to the more obvious highlights such as the Great Barrier Reef and the Sunshine Coast.
Vehicles travel independently during the day but everybody stays at the same accommodation, usually the best available, 4 or 5 star hotel. There is an easy camaraderie that flourishes on a “Jingers Jaunt”, particularly during the overnight stops and included excursions. The highly experienced support team includes an event administrator to iron-out the inevitable logistics, a Doctor, ready to attend to any health and personal comfort issues, a professional photographer who records the event whilst you travel and an experienced, capable mechanic who ensures that wherever possible the wheels keep on turning.
The ‘Jingers’ team primary objective is for everyone to have an enjoyable and memorable amble through Australia. Those interested in participating in ‘Jingers’ Australian Amble, October 2012, can find out more by contacting: Email: info@jingersjaunts.co.nz Web: http://www.jingersjaunts.co.nz

Sun 14^th
Autumn Gold Run Details coming soon Tel: 01954 231125 Web: http://www.mgownersclub.co.uk

Sun 14^th
HRDC Race Day - Mallory Park Driver registrations and further
information can be found at
http://www.hrdc.eu Web: http://www.hrdc.eu

See also MGOC Racing Championship calendar