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Chichester MG Owners' Club Newsletter Mid -June 2020
Introduction: Hi everyone and welcome to my mid-month update. I
hope you are all keeping safe and well.
As I write it is still unclear as to when we can as a club meet up again,
in a safe social distancing event. Please keep an eye on your email,
our Facebook Discussion page and our website for the latest
information on this. We are planning behind the scenes, but I can’t
say anything until we have guidance from the lockdown rules. ,
which I However we all feel we are moving towards the day when we
can meet in some physical way.
But until then I have tried to put as much interesting items as I can
find I hope you enjoy.
My thanks to all who contribute to this newsletter including Colin Jessey, Tony Gunton and Alice Baggs.
I would ask you all, even if we cannot meet in person, to please remember to take a few photos of anything car
related, and jot down a few lines to add to our newsletter, and share with fellow members in our Facebook
group. Let's see all the inventive ways you have been using your social distancing time.
I hope you enjoy this newsletter.
Andy Harris
Area Sec. Chichester MGOC 1006
A great shot from Robin Lovell of his MGB.
Please visit our excellent website at
https://www.chichestermgoc.org.uk and
please also join our Facebook discussion group for all the latest news and club chat
https://www.facebook.com/groups/discussmgchi/
Please note: all event dates and details are correct to our best efforts. Please check with the
organisers before attending an event
Review of events in June
Virtual Treasure Hunt - I can confirm that 17
drivers took part in the Virtual Rally and
Treasure Hunt. Unfortunately, despite
valiant attempts some six broke down on
the way. However, eleven cars made it to
the finish. Some in record time, others
abandoning clues to meet the finish time.
Well I am pleased to report that the top three cars arrived ahead of time with remarkably close results as follows.
1st - 26 minutes ahead of time Alice and Michael, with a score of 19
2nd - 3 minutes ahead of time Clive and Wendy, with a score of 19
3rd - 7 minutes ahead of time Mandy and Neil, with a score of 18
Most scores were in the upper teens. Well done everyone who took part. It was a great evening and we hope to run this event for real when we can, so watch this space.
It has proved so popular that some members have asked for me to run this again on a dark winter evening, so we can all feel like it’s summer again!
Tony Gunton
Events June At present we have no other event planned
for June, but if the lock down rules are
altered, we intend to be quick off the mark
with a socially distancing event. So, watch
this space!
Events for July Club night Tuesday July 7th 7.30pm – Virtual Quiz night - Back by
popular demand! After a highly successful virtual quiz for May’s club night - Alice & Michael
will be hosting another online quiz for July’s club night on Tuesday 7th July via Zoom at 7.30pm. The quiz itself will start at 7.45pm and again there will be 4 rounds of quiz questions covering a diverse range of subjects! All participants will be put into teams so you will have a chance to chat and discuss the questions & answers.
So get those grey cells working and join other club members for an evening of fun and facts - ask your friends and family to join in too - the more the merrier!
Join the Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81136780316?pwd=eHNWL2ZOc2pFVVFUaFVCaEdvWE94UT09
Meeting ID: 811 3678 0316
Password: MGOC1006
MOT Due?
I am sure for those who need an Mot on your MG, like me, are a little unsure when your MOT is due with all these lockdown rules and MOTs being extended.
The rule appears to be all MOTs due up to 23rd of June 2020 are being extended by six months, so you will not need to worry for six months.
If you want to check, follow the link below to check your renewal date. Be aware that MOTs are only being extended a week before they are due, so check again just before it is due.
https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-status
Your Change to own some ‘MG’ Gin Ian Burton has very kindly donated this bottle of gin to raise funds for the club. I am asking for bids on this Magnificent MG icon. If you would like to bid please send me your bid via email to [email protected] Starting bid £15.00.
‘Minchins June Caption Competition’
Stirling (or maybe Fangio?) making a flying start Send us a suitable Caption for the photo. We offer one of Mike Hinks’ lovely wooden MG plaques as a prize for the best Caption submitted by Thursday 25th June. The winner and best entries will be published in the Club’s July newsletter. Send your entry by email to the Club Secretary at;
[email protected],uk or place it on Facebook
- Chichester Discussion Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/discussmgchi/
NX100 Performance Face Masks - £5
Our clothing supplier can offer us
this 145 gsm reusable black Performance Face Mask, in two-ply
polyester/cotton, hand or 30C machine washable, moisture
wicking, breathable, with ear loops.
These certainly look good and are of reasonable quality. Regretfully they
are non-returnable and non-refundable. The cost to us is £4; + £1
goes to club funds. If required please add £2.50 for a MG Octagon logo to be printed in red on one side, and £1.50 for postage & packing.
Payment please by bank transfer to our Club Account ‘Chichester MGOC Regalia A/C’
Santander, A/C Number 22353988, Sort Code 09-01-29. Orders by email to [email protected];
WOODEN MG OCTAGON PLAUES
Mike Hinks’ son is manufacturing attractive wooden plaques (90 x 3mm thick) and has made a few for the Club. These are just £5 each, with £1 going to Age UK; supporting older people in need during the Coronavirus pandemic. If you would like one, please contact Andy on 07981 962246, advising whether you would like it varnished or natural.
SUMMER CLUB CLOTHING In stock: We always have in stock plenty of our baseball caps, woolly hats and scarfs, in all colours and with our embroidered club logo; plus a few fleeces and body warmers in assorted sizes and colours. For the full range call Colin on 01903 877858, email [email protected] or check our web site; www.chichestermgoc.org.uk Orders: Delivery is usually within 2 to 3 weeks from receipt of order.
Payments: Welcome by bank transfer paid into our Santander ‘Chichester MGOC Regalia Account’; A/C 22353988; Sort Code 09-01-29 - or by cash and cheque given to Andy or Colin at any time. __________________________________________________________________________________________
BASEBALL CAPS thick brushed cotton Buffalo Cap £8.00 Black, French Navy, Royal Blue, Dark Grey, Army Beige, Chocolate, Red, Bottle Green, Kelly Green, Beige, White.
WOOLLY SKI HATS & ORIGINAL BEANIE soft touch heavy double knit acrylic Woolly Ski Hats £8.00 Black, Navy, Royal, Grey, Red, Saphire Blue, Yellow, Kelly Green, White.
KNITTED SCARFS soft touch heavy ribbed knit & thermal suprafleece Scarfs £10.00 Black, Navy, Smoke & Black, Navy, Royal Blue, Charcoal, Red.
KNITTED SCARFS soft touch heavy ribbed two colour knitted Scarf £12.50 Black/red, Black/grey, Navy/red, Navy/sky; Navy/white, Royal/white; Red/white, Kelly Green/white, Burgundy/gold.
KNITTED GLOVES soft touch ribbed knit Gloves with MG Logo; £12.50 Black, Navy, Mid Grey
SOL’s HEAVY T SHIRTS 100% combed heavy cotton T Shirt £9.50 Black, Navy, Royal Blue, Sky Blue, Dark or Marl Grey, Bottle Green, Red, Sand, White.
POLO/SPORTS SHIRTS polly/cotton traditional pique Polo Shirt £12.50 Black, Bottle Green, French Navy, Royal Blue, Sky Blue, Burgundy, Classic Red, Charcoal, Heather Grey, White.
SWEAT SHIRTS soft cotton faced traditional Sweatshirt £15.00 Black, Bottle Green, Oxford Navy, Royal Blue, Burgundy, Fire Red, Storm Grey, Steel Grey, Moondust Grey, Nude Beige, Artic White.
ZIP NECK SWEAT SHIRTS soft cotton faced traditional Sweatshirt with zipped collar £20.00 Black, Kelly Green, Navy, Royal Blue, Burgundy, Red, Heather Grey, White.
FULLY ZIPPED FLEECES fully zipped traditional unlined Fleece £22.50 Black, Bottle, Dark Navy, Royal Blue, Classic Red, Seal Grey.
FULLY ZIPPED FLEECE HOODIES fully zipped Fleece Hoodie with lace draw-cord £25.00 Black, Charcoal, French Navy, Royal Blue, Burgundy, Heather Grey.
RUGBY SHIRT combed cotton single jersey Rugby Shirt with taped white collar £25.00 Black, Charcoal, French Navy, Royal Blue, Burgundy, Heather Grey.
PADDED BODYWARMER lined and filled windproof Body Warmer £25.00 Black, Navy, Bottle Green, Red.
FLEECE LINED BODYWARMERS fleece lined padded windproof Body Warmer with hood in collar £35.00 Black, Navy, Red.
also available - HIGH VIZ WAISTCOATS (£4.50 or £8.00 with printed logo) & OVERALLS (from £25.00)
This Photo by Unknown Author is
The following items are for sale or looking for new homes
Work bench (H 3ft W 4ft.D 2ft) Looking for a new home. Mark has asked for a small donation to the club, buyer collects. Contact Mark Bacchus [email protected]
1798 cc MGBGT with Overdrive- August
1976
A sound and reliable, well looked after car
with 30,000 miles on the clock
Bodywork in very good condition, Original
Black Leather Upholstery
Recent mechanical inspection with New Plugs,
Oil & Filter & Wiper Blades
Engine and Gearbox in very good order, Good battery,
Gearbox with overdrive on 3rd & 4th
Tax & MOT Exempt
An everyday useable classic.
£4,500.00 ovno
Phone Mike Wells on 07866 814248
FUTURE EVENTS New information is being received daily, so please keep an eye on our Facebook group for latest
details, cancelled and postponed events. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Chichester MGOC’s Annual Picnic and
Gathering
at ‘The Weald & Downland Living Museum’
Sunday 11th October
With the Coronavirus Government Restrictions and Guidelines being lifted, and a statement
from The Weald & Downland Living Museum saying that they shall re-open to the public on
Monday 6th July, we are pleased to advise that our Annual Event shall take place as re-
scheduled on Sunday 11th October.
Should there be any setback we will keep you all updated, but for the latest situation check
out the Club’s and the Museum’s web sites; www.chichestermgoc.org.uk
https://www.wealddown.co.uk/
Located on the A286 at Singleton, just 5 miles to the north of Chichester, this iconic museum
is the home of the BBC's ‘Repair Shop’ programme and to a collection of more than 50 historic
buildings in the beautiful landscape of the South Downs National Park. The museum includes
Anglo Saxon & Tudor buildings, a 17th Century working mill, an Edwardian tin church, home
of the BBC’s Repair Shop, and much much more; and is a dog friendly site.
A lovely selection of food will be available to purchase at the waterside café, to be enjoyed
either inside or out on the grass. Alternatively, please bring your own picnic
Entry Costs will be £12 per person, giving access to the whole site. Tickets can be purchased
at the gate or are be available in advance via our web site; www.chichestermgoc.org.uk
‘2020 Autumn Mini Tour’ - 16/17th October 2020 British Motor Museum, Gaydon
With the lifting of Government
Restrictions concerning Coronavirus, enabling museums and pubs to re-open
in July, our Autumn Mini Tour is scheduled to go ahead on Friday 16th
and Saturday 17th October as planned. However, with 15 cars the Tour is Full,
but in the event of a cancelation we have a waiting list for anyone wishing
to join us.
This a full weekend break and includes two nights at our exclusive 4 star hotel near Warwick and a visit on the Saturday to the ‘British Motor Museum’ at Gaydon. On the Friday we have the option of a leisurely drive through the Cotswolds to our hotel, stopping at some of the local villages, or taking a
faster direct route along the A34 with a possible visit to a choice of a few places of interest.
For full details with itinerary, an update on the latest situation, and for further information please contact;
Colin; 01903 877858 John; 07825 512983 [email protected] [email protected]
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‘Chichester Wales Tour - 2021’ Saturday 24th April – 1st May 2021
Our seven night/eight day Tour has been rescheduled for April 2021 and we are able to confirm that all our hotel bookings are now in place: On Saturday 24th April we set out from Chichester to our first hotel near Chepstow, spending the following four nights at Llanerchindda Farm in the Brecon Beacons, while enjoying some scenic runs during each day. On the Thursday we drive through central Wales to our hotel in Betws-y-Coed, Snowdonia for two nights, leaving for home on Saturday 1st
May (a day earlier than the 2020 Tour due to hotel availability). The Tour is full with 17 cars, but we have a waiting list in case of cancellations. For those who wish to join us and for further details please contact John or Clive on; [email protected]
Autumn Skittles Fun Day
Sunday 15th November
After a coffee and/or bacon sandwich at a local garden centre, we go for a short scenic run through the South down to ‘The Barley Mow’ at Walderton for a excellent carvery roast Sunday lunch, followed by a game of traditional wooden skittles. The overall winner is to receive a fabulous Club prize. Full details are to follow, but as this is a popular event with limited availability you should register your interest as soon as possible.
Please contact Neil and Mandy on 07999 425156, email [email protected] [email protected]
The Barley Mow Walderton PO18 9ED www.thebarleymow.pub
Cancelled Events
Athelhampton House; Saturday 8th - Sunday 9th August 2020
Regretfully our friends at ‘Bournemouth & Poole MGOC 1020’ inform us that the event on Sunday 9th
August has been cancelled due to the uncertainty that social distance requirements could be
achieved.
As a Club, on Sunday 9th August we were allocated a prime position on the front lawns of this fine
historic 15th Century Elizabethan Tudor manor house, and were also invited to join ‘Bournemouth &
Poole’ on the Saturday (the day before) on a scenic run through the Dorset countryside, followed by
an evening meal and the opportunity to stay the night in a local country pub. However, we look
forward to August 2021 when this annual garden party and fete is to be re-organised, giving us the
option of a one or two day visit.
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We are very grateful to the following sponsors of Chichester MGOC;
Minchins; Classic MG & Triumph
Sports Cars in Chichester. Minchins of Goodwood, Warehead, Halnaker, Chichester, West Sussex,
PO18 0NF tel; 07415 367857
www.minchinsofgoodwood.co.uk
Based at Halnaker near the famous Goodwood Motor Racing Circuit, we offer the finest, original and fully restored MG and Triumph sports cars available. Every car is inspected, serviced, and tuned before delivery. With an indoor showroom, during normal times we can also prepare and sell your classic car on a commission basis. For further information call us any time; Viewing is strictly by Appointment; A selection from our current stock;
• Concours 1.8 MGBGT; overdrive - £24,995 ‘Flame Red’, Barn stored for 30 years, 1000 miles from full restoration by Tim Kelly MG specialist, detailed show engine bay, absolutely lovely interior and upholstery. Concours. Not to be missed.
• 1.8 MGB Roaster 1971; overdrive - £21,750 ‘Old English White’ with restored Rostyle wheels, rebuilt engine, SS exhaust, recent upgraded black leather interior, Mota-Lita wooden wheel, new mohair roof/tonneau, much more, excellent history, only 42780 miles.
• 1800cc Replica Porsche 356 Speedster (1958 model) - £27,995 Built by Chesil Motor Company Dorset in 2016 with sports air cooled engine. Just 800 miles. Fantastic. _________________________________________________________________________________
And finally, …………………… Many members have said they miss my jokes or amusing photo at
the end of my newsletter, so for those members.