MG Car Club South West Centre

Prescott Navigational Scatter 19th October 2024
2024-10-19 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Prescott Speed Hillclimb, PRESCOTT HILL, GOTHERINGTON,, CHELTENHAM,, GLOS., GL52 9RD, United Kingdom

MG CC SW Centre Car Trial, Dundry near Bristol. 13th October 2024
2024-10-13 08:00 - 17:00 | East Dundry Lane, Dundry, Bristol BS41 8NJ, Somerset, United Kingdom
The MG Car Club (South West Centre) will organise a Clubman’s Car Trial on 13 October 2024 at Wells Road, Dundry, near The Carpenter Tavern, BS41 8NJ.
The Supplementary Regulations are available to download by clicking here Supplementary Regulations
and the Entry Form in Word Format can be downloaded by clicking here here Entry Form
I look forward to receiving your entries.
Jim Lott

MGCC SW Centre Wiscombe Hill Climb 14th September 2024
2024-09-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Wiscombe Hillclimb, Wiscombe Park, nr Honiton, Devon, EX24 6JE, United Kingdom
The MGCC SW Centre are once again, organising an Interclub Speed Hillclimb at Wiscombe Park, near Honiton, Devon.
MG Wiscombe supplementary regulations published – Wiscombe 2024 SRs – Final
Entries now closed
MGCC Wiscombe 2024 Finals
Entry List with batches 10 Sept 24
Wiscombe 2024 Competitor Batch List
MGCC Wiscombe Buletin 1
MGCC Wiscombe Bulletin 2
MGCC Wiscombe Bulletin 3
Paddock Plan – 10 sept 24

Ian Beningfield

Sunday Breakfast Meet 8th September 2024, Udder Farm Shop, East Stour
2024-09-08 09:30 - 11:00 | Udder Farm Shop, Manor Farm, East Stour, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5LQ, United Kingdom
MGCC SOUTH WEST CENTRE BREAKFAST MEET
SUNDAY September 8th

The MGCC South West Centre are holding a Breakfast Natter meet on Sunday September 8th at The Udder Farm Shop Restaurant, Manor Farm, on the A30, East Stour near Gillingham Dorset SP8 5LQ
Tea and Coffee and Breakfasts are served from 9.30 am until 11.00 am
Why not come along and join us and have the opportunity to meet fellow MG enthusiasts for a coffee or breakfast
We look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday September 8th from 9.30am
If you are interested in joining us please email me martyn.lucas2@btinternet.com

MGs On Grass 2 Autotest
2024-08-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Claverham Court Farm, Lower Claverham, BS49 4PZ, United Kingdom
The MGCC South West Centre are organising a Clubman’s Autotest and Production Car Autotest on Sunday 11th August 2024 at Claverham Court Farm, Lower Claverham Nr Yatton North Somerset. BS49 4PZ .
The supplementary regulations are available by clicking here; Supplementary Regulations (PDF) and an entry form (in Word format) is available to download here; Entry Form.
Dave Mothersdill is looking forward to receiving your entry.

Minehead Ellicombe Autotest 28th July 2024
2024-07-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Ellicombe, Minehead, West Somerset, TA24 6TP, United Kingdom
Minehead Motor Club are organising an Autotest on grass for which the MG Car Club South West Centre have an invite.
The venue is at Ellicombe, Minehead MR 984447. It is literally just to the left as you approach Minehead on the A39 from Dunster direction.
The regulations and entry form can be downloaded by clicking Autotest Regulations and Entry Form
It really is a very informal fun event on a rugby training pitch and therefore very flat and non damaging to vehicles.
We had a similar invite last year and this is a video of last years event at the same venue.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t29OXbeIS-4&list=PLvYhgMdj1OSbYuQGOHcXzV0XMoQWZyAtH
Chris Pelmear chrispelmear@blueyonder.co.uk is the organiser

Sherborne Classic and Super Car Day 21st July 2024
2024-07-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Sherborne Castle
This is a provisional event. More details available here later.
The event is being organised by Martyn Lucas martyn.lucas2@btinternet.com

MG and Triumph, at Malvern 28th to 30th June 2024
2024-06-28 08:00 - 2024-06-30 17:00 | Three Counties Showground, Great Malvern, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW, United Kingdom
Join the MG Car Club and the Standard Triumph clubs at this Interclub Weekend event.
This weekend festival will feature displays, trade stands and motorsport action from all eras of these two iconic marques.
Tickets will be on sale early January 2024.

Minehead Ellicombe Autotest 23rd June 2024
2024-06-23 10:00 - 17:00 | Ellicombe, Minehead, West Somerset, TA24 6TP, United Kingdom
Minehead Motor Club are organising an Autotest on grass for which the MG Car Club South West Centre have an invite.
The venue is at Ellicombe, Minehead MR 984447. It is literally just to the left as you approach Minehead on the A39 from Dunster direction. The regulations and entry form can be downloaded by clicking this link
It really is a very informal fun event on a rugby training pitch and therefore very flat and non damaging to vehicles.
We had a similar invite last year and this is a video of last years event at the same venue.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t29OXbeIS-4&list=PLvYhgMdj1OSbYuQGOHcXzV0XMoQWZyAtH
Chris Pelmear chrispelmear@blueyonder.co.uk is the MG Car Club liaison for this event.

2024 Summer Picnic
2024-06-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Oakham Treasures, Oakham Farm, Portbury Lane,, Portbury, Bristol, BS20 7SP, United Kingdom
This years Summer Picnic will be held at Oakham Treasures, just off the M5 at Gordano. This is a privately owned museum of retail and farming history.
Please make your own way to the venue.
The Café is super and has been tried and tested. We can thoroughly recommend it.
Alan Diamond and Dave Heath.

Aerospace Bristol Car Show 15th & 16th June 2024
2024-06-15 08:00 - 2024-06-16 17:00 | Aerospace Bristol, Hayes Way,, Patchway,, Bristol,, BS34 5BZ
MG Car Club South West Centre have had an invite to show some MGs at a special Bristol Cars Car Show, at Aerospace Bristol, Patchway, Bristol. Tony Blake has agreed to act as the SW Centre liaison for the event (tonyblake38@hotmail.com). Event website is https://aerospacebristol.org/fathers-day
The following was received from Oliver Merrick, Visitor Experience & Retail Manager at Aerospace Bristol;
“I’m pleased to announce we are celebrating Bristol cars this May half-term with a temporary exhibition which will extend until after our Car Show weekend. As part of this I’m very excited to say we have the replica Bristol 450 Le Mans winner which will be displayed alongside a Bristol buck amongst other exhibits.
Just to remind you what we can offer in return for your attendance, all attendees would obviously get free access to the car show, Conservation in action workshop, Café, shop and playground, we’re also intending to have a BBQ but this is obviously weather dependent.
As a thank you for bringing vehicles we’re offering reduced single use tickets to the museum £14 Adult, £9 under 18, free under 4, with complimentary Red Arrows experience tickets included (ages 3+).
It should be a great day and a couple of our volunteers are already bringing their MG’s but we’d love to have some more attend too!”
Oliver Merrick
Visitor Experience & Retail Manager

oliver.merrick@aerospacebristol.org

MG 100 Cavalcade - John O’Groats to Lands End
2024-05-23 10:00 - 17:00 | Ring O’ Bells, Compton Martin, BS40 6JE, United Kingdom
MG 100 Cavalcade – John O’Groats to Lands End
SOUTH WEST CENTRE LEG
CAVALCADE ENTRIES:
As you will have read about in Safety Fast! this exciting, nationwide event is taking place between Tuesday 30th April and Saturday 25th May and the South West Centre Leg will be running on Thursday 23rd of May.
As we continue the celebration of 100 years of MG in 2024, for the enjoyment of members throughout the country, our goal is to link all regions of the UK and all parts of our Club in celebration as a Centenary led expression of the ‘Marque of Friendship’. This is being achieved by way of a series of ‘road runs’ all the way from John O’Groats to Lands’ End.
The whole Club is uniting in this endeavour so that a very appropriate ‘MG 100 baton’ can pass from one end of the country to the other, involving as many members as possible…
This is your chance to take part![1]

[1] Should you plan to be one of the ‘intrepid’ end-to-enders who in celebration of 100 years of MG will enjoy the entire event, then please get in touch with Rob Constant on rob@littleabingdon.co.uk to express interest.
The South West Centre Leg, arrangements are as follows:
We are planning a scenic road run from The Ring O’Bells at Compton Martin (Chew Valley Natter venue) to Weston-Super-Mare. The route will include descending the hill at Wells to give outstanding views of the countryside and Glastonbury Tor, then down Cheddar Gorge to the picturesque town of Axbridge and on past Crook Peak, the western most of the six main summits of the Mendip Hills to the finish at, Weston-Super-Mare sea front. The local council have granted us a ‘display parking area’ so long as we vacate the area by 16:00. Signing on at the Ring O’Bells will commence at 09:30 with the first car away at 10:00.
The Ring O’Bells can provide Coffee and Bacon Rolls if they have prior numbers, If you want to take advantage of this, can you let Andrew Owst andrewowst@hotmail.com know so he can inform the landlord.
There is no entry fee for participating in the event, but we hope you will be generous by supporting one, or both, of the very worthy official event charities being Lupus UK and the Alzheimer’s Society. The amount you donate, is of course, entirely at your discretion but we respectfully suggest a minimum of £10 per car. Collection boxes/buckets will be available at the start and finish of the run so please remember to bring some cash!
To take part please fill in the entry form, downloadable by clicking here, and email back to jim.lott@hotmail.co.uk.
Further details of the route will be published shortly.
Similarly, should you wish to do more than just the one local Centre leg, then again please contact Rob so we are aware of your multiple entry intentions. The success of this venture depends greatly on the communication between members, Centre organisers, the Cavalcade organising team and the MG Car Club. Don’t delay – consider your plans now!

The event objectives are as follows:

To celebrate 100 years of MG in as inclusive and visible way possible, with support from all the various CRBs, but in particular MGCC Centres, by running a series of consecutive ‘scenic runs’ the full length of the country.
Bring to life Club celebrations in a very active way in the UK – MGs on the road!
Involve as many members as possible – from all age groups and eras of MG – from Vintage/MMM to ‘Young Members’… The friendship of generations travelling together
Devise an ‘overall’ route, which takes in some of the key venues to the overall MG story and iconic motoring / motorsport locations throughout mainland UK…
Attract national and local PR – via TV, radio and on-line & print media through our nationwide event.
Involve MG Motor UK Dealership Network in the event and fundraise for charity for both Lupus UK and the Alzheimer’s Society…

Where do the origins of this exciting event come from?

The concept originates with Geoff Mansfield who undertook the full Jogle in his 1931 MG M type Sportsman Coupe in his 80th year with a 90-year-old motorcar! A 1,000-mile adventure undertaken during 2021 for both the experience and to fund-raise for charity…
How will it work?
Although there may be a number of ‘end-to-enders’ joining in with all stages of the event, the Cavalcade is not a procession of MGs from one end of the county to the other, but rather a series of individual Centre road-runs.
These are, where necessary, joined together by ‘linking sections’ with ‘handover points’ for the ‘MG 100 baton’ which are envisaged to generally be at MG Motor UK dealerships, passing the ‘MG 100 baton’ one Centre to the next throughout the country.
The event has also been timed to coincide with the Southeast Centre’s exciting Brooklands event over the weekend of the 18th & 19th May, with the dates of the Cavalcade working ‘forwards’ and ‘backwards’ from this to ensure the Cavalcade is passing through the area at the appropriate time. Please see www.mgccse.co.uk/mg100-south-east/ for details.
Where’s Cecil?

The handover points will facilitate the passing of a gloss-sprayed card Cecil Kimber (the ‘MG 100 baton’!) between Centre officials, thereby allowing for the individual Centre’s scenic run to start and conclude where the Centre so desires, taking in such picturesque routes and places of interest as they wish to include.
The whole ‘Where’s Cecil’ concept we believe will bring a fun, engaging and media-friendly angle to the event emphasising the fun and heritage facets of our Club character.
‘Cecil’, will have two ninety-degree folds, one at knee height and the other at the pelvis allowing the great man to sit prominently in the passenger seat of a series of MGs throughout the trip. He will also have capability to be stood up by way of a movable ‘spine’ which will allow display at the Cavalcade start, finish, baton Handover Points and at the Southeast Centre’s Brooklands MG 100 event.
The story of Cecil’s adventures will no doubt make for an entertaining theme through the event and be recorded for posterity in the Cavalcade log-book. Once the event closes, Cecil and the Cavalcade log will retire to live comfortably at Kimber House, Abingdon as a permanent reminder of the event’s contribution to our 100-year celebrations.
We are keen that all parts of the country and all parts of the Club are involved in this ‘rolling’ event, involving as many members as possible, as a very inclusive demonstration of the ‘Marque of Friendship’. This is a brilliant way to unite as the original MG Club which grew with factory support in marking 100 years of MG in the very way MGs were intended; to be driven…

Brecon Road Run (Part of the Welsh Rallye in the South West Centre)
2024-05-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Premier Inn Ross-on-Wye, Ledbury Road,, Ross-On-Wye,, Herefordshire, HR9 7QJ, United Kingdom
The MG Car Club, Midlands Centre are organising the Welsh Rallye this year and it is based in the South West Centre at Ross-on-Wye.
It is over the weekend of 17-19 May and based at the Premier Inn at Ross-on-Wye but does not include accommodation, which is optional.
On Saturday 18 May is the Brecon Road Run with a £50 entry fee to include coffee stop at Llanthony Priory and Lunch for two at Brecon Canal Basin. 120 miles scenic run over Gospel Pass, the highest road in Wales, and then an optional evening meal back at the Ross-on-Wye Premier Inn Beefeater Restaurant.
Details on MGCC Midlands Centre website here https://mgccmidlandcentre.mailchimpsites.com/wtr24
Bob Blackstock blackstocks2000@aol.com

Sunday Breakfast Meet at The REME Museum, Lyneham 12th May 2024
2024-05-12 08:00 - 12:00 | REME Museum, REME Museum Calne Road, Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
The MGCC South West Centre Breakfast Meet will be at Crowns Café The REME Museum, Lyneham, Wiltshire SN15 4PZ from 10.00am until 12.00 noon.
There is the opportunity to visit the RFEME Museum if you wish, an entry fee (£10.00 adult, £7.50 Over 60) is payable to visit the museum.
For directions visit the REME Museum website here https://www.rememuseum.org.uk/united-kingdom
The event is being organised by Martyn Lucas martyn.lucas2@btinternet.com

Screening of the MG 100, Wiscombe Hill Climb 2023 Video
2024-05-07 19:30 - 22:00 | Ring O’ Bells, Compton Martin, BS40 6JE, United Kingdom
Tony Blake has once again put together a video of the September 2023, MG 100, Wiscombe Hill climb, organised by the South West Centre.
The venue for the screening will be the Ring O’Bells at Compton Martin as part of the Chew Valley Natter Evening Natter, hosted by Andrew Owst on Tuesday May 7th 2024.
We look forward to seeing you all there.

Hereford Navigation Scatter
2024-05-04 10:30 - 15:00 | Wiltshire
For further information contact Bob Blackstock telephone 01989 485941 or by e-mail blackstocks2000@aol.com
Click here to view the Supplementary Regulations
Click here to download the Entry Form.

Wye Dean Road Run 21st April 2024
2024-04-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Hopewell Colliery, Cannop Hill, Speech House Road,, Coleford,, Glos,, GL16 7EL, United Kingdom
The Wye Dean Road Run (Wye Valley Social run) will be held in conjunction with “Drive It Day” and the destination for the picnic has changed from Clearwell Caves to the Hopewell Colliery
There will be two start points, M48 Severn View Services for those South of the Severn, and Starbucks, Ross-On-Wye for those North of the Severn. The tour will be approximately 21 miles in length from either start, to the finish at the Hopewell Colliery. There is a café at the finish or bring your own picnic.
Entry is free up to 17:00 18th April 2024, and £5.00 after that date.
The event Regulations (PDF Format) can be viewed at this link Wye-Dean-Road-Run-RegsA downloadable Entry Form (MS Word Format) can be downloaded at this link Wye-Dean-Road-Run-Entry-Form

Bob Blackstock blackstocks2000@aol.com

MGs On Grass 1 14th April 2024
2024-04-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Large Field near Christon, Near Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS26 2XP, United Kingdom
The M.G. Car Club Ltd will organise a Clubman’s Autotest for production cars on Sunday 14th April 2024 at Christon, near Banwell, North Somerset.
The supplementary regulations are available by clicking here; Supplementary Regulations (PDF) and an entry form (in Word format) is available to download here; Entry Form.
Dave Mothersdill is looking forward to receiving your entry.

Sunday Breakfast Meet at Rich's Cider Farm, 10th March 2024.
2024-03-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Rich’s Cider Farm, Watchfield,, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4RD, United Kingdom
A breakfast meet has been planned for Sunday 10th March 2024 at Rich’s Cider Farm, Watchfield, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4RD.
The breakfasts are served from 9.00 to 11.00am, Martyn Lucas (martyn.lucas2@btinternet.com) is planning to be there from 9.00am.
The menu is available to view at https://richscider.co.uk/restaurant/

MG Car Club Saturday Spring Lunch Natter
2024-03-09 12:00 - 15:00 | The Three Magpies, Bath Road, Sells Green,, Seend, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6RN, United Kingdom
Spring Lunch Meeting – The Three Magpies
MG Car Club, South West Centre
Saturday 9th March 2024
The South West Centre of the MG Car Club has made a group booking at The Three Magpies at Seend, Wiltshire from midday on Saturday 9th March 2024 for a Spring Lunchtime Natter.
The Three Magpies is a traditional country pub situated on the A365 between Melksham and Devizes and close to the Kennet and Avon canal. The address is: –
The Three Magpies,
Sells Green,
Seend,
Melksham,
SN12 6RN.
The landlords have asked that we let them know in advance the number of persons attending our meeting and their menu choices so that they can “prep” appropriately. The available lunchtime menu can be found by clicking here Spring Lunch Menu, some of the Main Courses are available as large or small plates, so if you’re going to attend this Natter please email to me your name(s) and menu choices as soon as possible. My email address is johnbird441@gmail.com
So that we can keep track of the size of our group, at this stage please do not contact the pub directly. But on the day you will need to confirm to the staff that you have arrived, what is your meal order and pay them. (Do not try to send me any payment.)
John Bird

MGCC SW Centre AGM 2024
2024-03-04 19:30 - 20:30 | On-Line via Microsoft Teams
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE MG CAR CLUB SOUTH WEST CENTRE
On-Line via Teams, Monday 4th March 2024
07.30 pm
Please email ianbeningfield@gmail.com or jim.lott@hotmail.co.uk to obtain the access link for the on-line meeting

AGENDA

1
Apologies for absence

2
Minutes of the last AGM 6th March 2023

3
Matters Arising

4
Hon. Secretary’s Report

5
Hon. Treasurer’s Report & Explanation of Accounts
click to View Income and Expenditure Report
Click to View Balance Sheet

6
Competition Secretary’s Report

7
Election of Officers

8
Election of Committee

9
Appointment of MGCC Council Representative

10
Any other business

11
Chairman’s closing remarks
