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February 2012 Newsletter
Tonight
We have Paul Squires with his electrical Q&A, to be held around the snooker table.
Recent Events
Our visit to Knight Engine Services at Nether Heyford was most enjoyable. Dave and his team put a lot of effort into giving us a comprehensive tour of his well equipped and tidy workshops, with much interesting discussion. Engines in process were amazingly varied, including Hudson straight eight, Austin 7, SS Jaguar, MGB, John Deere tractor & Jaguar racing engines, as well as the usual moderns. We presented Dave with a Kilsby plaque and some beer for his team. Thanks to Keith Mason for arranging this visit (and Audrey for the cakes!).
Terry and myself attended the MGCC “Visions for the future” forum at Abingdon on Feb 4th.
This was open to all natter leaders from the Southern area and was well attended (there will be another forum for the north). The main focus was on ensuring that the club has well run & interesting natters, as these are the first and in some cases only contact that members have with the main Club, in support of which the club administrators are doing all they can to maximise communication up and down the chain between Kimber House, the Centres and The Natters (Incidentally, “Natters” will now be known as ”Pub Meets” to better reflect what they do).
It does appear however that some of the centres have work to do in respect of communications.
There was much lively and worthwhile discussion: we are pleased to report that it seems that the Kilsby Meet is one of the larger and better organised ones. In all we found that the MGCC is now in very keen, energetic and capable hands with good quality people, which promises well for the future.
Forthcoming Events
- MG Spares Day at the NAC on 19 February
- - Annual Dinner on 21 February
- Two popular local Runs: NMGOC Rose of the Shires on 20 May, Ratae Run on 17 June.
Other Matters
Following on from the Meguiars visit on December, your committee (particularly Noel), has been working to see if it will be worthwhile taking advantage of the Club Discount arrangement we have been offered for Meguiars products. Essentially we can get a 30% discount on shop prices for bulk buying. This seems a good deal, as the products are not too strongly priced in the first place. Typically, their premium quality polish would discount from about £26.00 to about £18.00p. We are proposing to buy in a range of their premium quality products and make them available to members at no mark up (beyond a rounding up for convenience). We need to buy in units of bulk packs of 4 or 6 per pack. We also propose to purchase their rotary polisher for £120.00 and hire it to members at modest cost, plus returnable deposit. All those who witnessed these products in use were impressed by them, and we feel they offer distinct advantages over some other competing brands. Our initial order needs to be £300.00 which we would achieve with the polisher…subsequent orders have no minimum limit. This proposal is basically cost neutral for the club & we should recoup our outlay fairly quickly if people avail themselves of the products.
I will discuss this topic in open forum tonight with a view to proceeding with the first purchase.
Wedding Bells
Pete Bramble has asked me to mention that he and Lesley will be getting married in December this year.
Congratulations from us all.
Newsletter
We are intending E mail the newsletter to members starting with the next issue. This will take time as we establish and verify mail addresses, so a reducing number of hard copies will still be available on clubnights.
Rick 06/02/12
January 2012 Newsletter
Tonight
We have Paul Squires with his electrical Q&A, to be held around the snooker table.
Recent Events
Our visit to Knight Engine Services at Nether Heyford was most enjoyable. Dave and his team put a lot of effort into giving us a comprehensive tour of his well equipped and tidy workshops, with much interesting discussion. Engines in process were amazingly varied, including Hudson straight eight, Austin 7, SS Jaguar, MGB, John Deere tractor & Jaguar racing engines, as well as the usual moderns. We presented Dave with a Kilsby plaque and some beer for his team. Thanks to Keith Mason for arranging this visit (and Audrey for the cakes!).
Terry and myself attended the MGCC “Visions for the future” forum at Abingdon on Feb 4th.
This was open to all natter leaders from the Southern area and was well attended (there will be another forum for the north). The main focus was on ensuring that the club has well run & interesting natters, as these are the first and in some cases only contact that members have with the main Club, in support of which the club administrators are doing all they can to maximise communication up and down the chain between Kimber House, the Centres and The Natters (Incidentally, “Natters” will now be known as ”Pub Meets” to better reflect what they do).
It does appear however that some of the centres have work to do in respect of communications.
There was much lively and worthwhile discussion: we are pleased to report that it seems that the Kilsby Meet is one of the larger and better organised ones. In all we found that the MGCC is now in very keen, energetic and capable hands with good quality people, which promises well for the future.
Forthcoming Events
- MG Spares Day at the NAC on 19 February
- - Annual Dinner on 21 February
- Two popular local Runs: NMGOC Rose of the Shires on 20 May, Ratae Run on 17 June.
Other Matters
Following on from the Meguiars visit on December, your committee (particularly Noel), has been working to see if it will be worthwhile taking advantage of the Club Discount arrangement we have been offered for Meguiars products. Essentially we can get a 30% discount on shop prices for bulk buying. This seems a good deal, as the products are not too strongly priced in the first place. Typically, their premium quality polish would discount from about £26.00 to about £18.00p. We are proposing to buy in a range of their premium quality products and make them available to members at no mark up (beyond a rounding up for convenience). We need to buy in units of bulk packs of 4 or 6 per pack. We also propose to purchase their rotary polisher for £120.00 and hire it to members at modest cost, plus returnable deposit. All those who witnessed these products in use were impressed by them, and we feel they offer distinct advantages over some other competing brands. Our initial order needs to be £300.00 which we would achieve with the polisher.Subsequent orders have no minimum limit. This proposal is basically cost neutral for the club & we should recoup our outlay fairly quickly if people avail themselves of the products.
I will discuss this topic in open forum tonight with a view to proceeding with the first purchase.
Wedding Bells
Pete Bramble has asked me to mention that he and Lesley will be getting married in December this year.
Congratulations from us all.
Newsletter
We are intending E mail the newsletter to members starting with the next issue. This will take time as we establish and verify mail addresses, so a reducing number of hard copies will still be available on clubnights. Rick 06/02/12
January 2012 Newsletter
Wishing all our members and families a happy new year….It may not be as bad as you think…
Reciprocated Christmas greetings were received from The MGCC Midland Centre & Northants MGOC
Forthcoming events
- Visit to Knight Engine Services at Nether Heyford.
This is now finalised for Thurs 26 January. Arrive for 6.30 pm start. Tea and Coffee will be provided.
Location: Along A5 out of Weedon towards Towcester.
Turn off left for Nether Heyford. Proceed down the hill maybe 200yds. KES are one of the first units on the left.
Parking is a bit limited at KES, but the Wickes warehouse next door has kindly agreed to let us park there.
We will try to marshal on the night.
At the February Clubnight on 7th, Paul Squires will be holding his electrical Q&A
(not tonight as I erroneously advised in the last newsletter!) This will be held around the snooker table.
MG Spares Day at the NAC on 19 February
Annual Dinner on 21 February
Reminder that payment is due tonight!!!
Two popular local Runs:
NMGOC Rose of the Shires on 20 May,
Ratae Run on 17 June.
Other Matters
The MGCC will be holding 2012 “Vision for the Future” natter forums in February.
Kilsby has asked to be represented at the Southern forum at Abingdon on 4Th February.
Richard and Claire, formerly of our club and now living in St Neots, have announced that they are expecting a baby this year. Congratulations have been sent.
Closure of A5 for resurfacing.
The A5 will be closed 8pm-6am on 14 Jan-7 Feb between Weedon & Norton.
Also between the B5036 Long Buckby & B5385 Watford for 5 nights.
This could affect some people travelling to the Knight visit and the February natter.
(Thanks to Adrian Higman for forwarding this)
Ethanol Fuel.
There is a useful article in this Month’s Safety Fast by Burlen Fuel Systems explaining material compatibilities,
recent experiences and likely problems.
Our Website Message board is temporarily defunct, but Pete Moore is working to restore it.
Rick 03/01/12
December 2011 Newsletter
Wishing all our members and families a very happy Christmas and a good new year.
Recent Events
Our visit to Meguiars in Daventry on Sat 3 Dec was attended by about 16 members and was most interesting.
I think we all learned something. In my case what I had been doing wrong all these years…
There is the possibility of discounted purchase of materials by the club to pass on to members at cost price…we will be looking in to this. Thanks to David Croskell for organising the visit.
Forthcoming events
- Kilsby MG Christmas gathering
This has been agreed with Maggie and will take place from 12.00 noon on Wednesday 28 December.
Meals will be available
- Visit to Knight Engine Services at Nether Heyford.
This is now finalised for Thurs 26 January. Arrive for 6.30 pm start. Tea and Coffee will be provided.
Location: Along A5 out of Weedon towards Towcester.
Turn off left for Nether Heyford. Proceed down the hill maybe 200yds. KES are one of the first units on the left.
Parking is a bit limited and I will be finding out if there is anywhere else to park.
- At Clubnight on 3rd January, Paul Squires will be holding his electrical Q&A.
This will be held around the snooker table.
Also our quarterly Raffle
- Annual Dinner on 21 February
I believe that all places are now taken, but anyone still wishing to attend should see Pat Ingram as there are sometimes late cancellations.
My copy of the menu choices and prices has gone walkabout, so again please see Pat. (choice of 2 or 3 courses)
2012 Events
Your committee met recently and agreed the general draft of events.
This will be on the website in a few days but I will have a few copies to circulate tonight.
Other Matters
The unloved, unwanted and undemocratic EU intrudes further into our lives with additions to items tested by the MOT. …dashboard warning lights, steering locks, seat adjustment (What happens of your seat is bolted to the floor!!!), ball & CV joint seals, battery security, towing electrics & towbars. (and more).
Remind me again when we got to vote on rule from Brussels….
Rick 05/12/11
November 2011 Newsletter
Welcome to new members
Chris Cockram Silverstone MGB roadster
Neville and Karen Ford Market Harborough MGTD
Tonight
The planned visit from the electrical lecturer that Noel was arranging has been postponed indefinitely
as the lecturer is on an unplanned trip abroad.
Recent Events
Not a lot to report from me, as I haven’t been on any MG events since last meeting, apart from Brian’s OFLC visit to Airbase in Coventry which was very good indeed.
Forthcoming events
Classic Car Show at NEC on 11-13 November
The Meguiars visit will be on Saturday, 3rd December.
9.30 am at Meguiars UK Ltd, 3, Lamport Court, Heartlands, Daventry NN11 8UF
Thanks to David Croskell for arranging this… see him if you haven’t already said you are going.
I believe that David will be handing out further details tonight.
Evening Visit to Knight Engine Services at Nether Heyford.
Keith Mason and myself saw David Knight yesterday and discussed the visit. This will now be on a Weds or Thurs night in January, as they want to get their new workshop extension occupied first. David intends to give us a good visit and will have MG parts mounted up on the borer and crank grinder etc.
This is a well equipped engine reconditioner and it promises to be an interesting evening.
Other Matters
Your committee will be meeting soon to plan our 2012 events, so see one of them if you have anything
you would like us to be doing/attending.
October 2011 Newsletter
Welcome to new members
Keith Mason from Church Stowe MGF & Morris Minor
Recent Events
I know that members will have done much more than this, as the season draws to a close, but I can only comment on the few I know about, namely:
T Register weekend, attended by Terry and Brian
Weedon and Flore fetes, thanks to those who attended
Turweston, a jolly good day out attended by a number of us
Dasset Trial, a successful and very dry/sunny trial, ably organised by Tony Lake
Forthcoming events
Our next Meeting on November 1.
Remember that Noel has arranged for a lecturer in Electronics coming along to advise on various aspects of electrical troubleshooting. This will be held around the snooker table, and the normal meeting can proceed for anyone not participating. See Noel if you have anything particular you want to know about. He has not had many suggestion s o far…..But do bear in mind that this gentleman is a lecturer in general electronics and not specifically in auto electrics.
Meguiars visit in December.
See David Croskell… there may be one place left.
Evening Visit to Knight Engine Services at Bugbrooke.
Keith Mason is in process of organising an evening visit to this well equipped engine reconditioner.
Details to follow
23 October. National Restoration Show at NAC
Other Matters
The collection for John Russell raised £125.00 for Cancer Research.
Many thanks to all.
Rick 04/10/11
September 2011 Newsletter
JOHN RUSSELL
John died on August 22nd. He and Kim joined Kilsby MG in March 2006, having recently bought their Midget.
He was already unwell when they joined us, but he never let that interfere with his many activities, and he and Kim were active supporters of the club. Their transport services for Hollowell in the famous little red van were particularly appreciated. John attended his last meeting on July 5th.
His unfailing cheerfulness and good humour were an example to us all, and he will be long remembered.
Many of our members were at the well attended and moving service in Norton, along with Air Traffic and boating colleagues.
Our thoughts are with Kim and Jo.
In lieu of flowers, we are making a donation to cancer research.
There will be a collection tonight for this.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Sept 11 Flore Fete. Several of us will be attending this.
Flore playing field (turn off A45 just before Royal Oak pub and down thro the village) 1.00 for 2.00 start
Run by the local scouts, so DYB and try to attend….
Sept 17 Weedon Fete. We usually attend this. I have a map showing location. Starts at 1.00pm
Sept 18 Turweston Cars and Aircraft. Well worth a visit. We will do a run if enough people.
Sept 25 MGCC Midland Centre Autumn Trial, Burton Dasset
November 1
At our November meeting, Noel has arranged for a lecturer in Electronics coming along to advise on various aspects of electrical troubleshooting. This will be held around the snooker table, and the normal meeting can proceed for anyone not participating. See Noel if you have anything particular you want to know about.
But do bear in mind that this gentleman is a lecturer in general electronics and not specifically in auto electrics.
Meguiars visit in December.
David Croskell says there are still a couple of places left, so see him if interested.
Rick 06/9/11
August 2011 Newsletter
TONIGHT…we have our MG parts car boot…..
Also, David Croskell will be circulating a form regarding a visit to Meguiars in Daventry this December
RECENT EVENTS
Beachampton was the usual pleasant evening with beautiful weather this year.
Silverstone Classic was apparently very busy but I did not go.
Plus lots of other things done by our members, too much to list I suspect
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Aug 7 Bletchley Park Classic Day (in conjunction with NMGOC). A good value event.
Club Run. I am hoping Barbara and Steve Trafford will be along tonight to give us the details. We are meeting at the A5 layby outside Weedon near Clarke’s garage, and then meeting up with NMGOC at the Little Chef at Old Stratford. Times TBA.
Aug 7 Ravensthorpe Fete 12-4pm. Call 01604 770667
Aug 7 MGCC Curborough Sprint
Aug 7 MGA Day, Upton House
Aug 14 Midland Spares Day at the Sky Blue Connection, Ryton on Dunsmore
A new event, I don’t have any more details at present.
Aug 21 MGOCC Middleton Hall (pre entry required:Terry has forms) 9.30 for 10.00 depart at the George.
(also the MGCC Midland Centre Chairman’s Picnic)
Aug 27/28/29 Tanks, Trucks and Firepower Show at Dunchurch
Denis Orton has given me a few fliers if anyone is interested
Sept 11 Flore Fete. We have been asked to attend if we wish. 12.00 for 1.00 start
Don’t have venue details yet. Run by the local scouts, so DYB and try to attend….
Sept 17 Weedon Fete. We usually attend this. I have a map showing location.
Sept 18 Turweston Cars and Aircraft. Well worth a visit. We will do a run if enough people.
Sept 25 MGCC Midland Centre Autumn Trial, Burton Dasset
Possible 2012 French Trip.
Steve Tromans has roughed out a possible trip for late spring 2012.
Possibly Portsmouth-Caen. On to Le Mans area, then the Loire valley, returning via St Malo.
About 6 cars. See Steve, Rick or Terry if interested in principle.
Reminder
If you haven’t done so already, make sure you fill out the current FBHVC survey ASAP.
See www.fbhvc.co.uk/2011-survey
Help the FBHVC protect us from the politicians.
I did mine about a month ago…only takes a few minutes
Rick 01/8/11
July 2011 Newsletterk
TONIGHT…we have our quarterly Raffle
RECENT EVENTS
MG Live! Was blessed with fine weather and was well attended, including numerous Kilsby members. Keith & Rick helped with set-up and take-down. Not so good for our two racing members though. Both James and Peter were forced to retire from their races with mechanical maladies.
Hollowell Steam Rally was a great success for Kilsby with 9 cars on Saturday and 13 on Sunday.
We were complemented on our display, which was one of our best yet.
Woodford Fete was apparently a nice do but well down on cars this year.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
July 14 Beachampton BBQ and informal judging.
Club run from layby on A5 at Weedon near Clarkes’ garage. Meet 6:30 & Depart 6.45
Incidentally, we will not be doing the planned Club evening run on July 12, the Beachampton run will replace it.
July 22-24 Silverstone Classic
July 24 AWC Summer Day Out (Abingdon) Chris on 01865 820312
July 31 MGOCC Wings Run to Westonbirt Arboretum. John on 01527 458278
Aug 7 Bletchley Park Classic Day (in conjunction with NMGOC). A good value event.
Club Run. Timing and Departure details TBA. Please let me know tonight if you are interested
Aug 7 Ravensthorpe Fete 12-4pm. Call 01604 770667
Aug 7 MGCC Curborough Sprint
Aug 7 MGA Day, Upton House
Aug 14 Midland Spares Day at the Sky Blue Connection, Ryton on Dunsmore
A new event, I don’t have any more details at present.
Aug 21 MGOCC Middleton Hall (pre entry required: Terry has forms)
(also the MGCC Midland Centre Chairman’s Picnic)
Sept 17 Weedon Fete. We usually attend this
Sept 18 Turweston Cars and Aircraft. Well worth a visit. We will do a run if enough people.
Sept 25 MGCC Midland Centre Autumn Trial, Burton Dasset
Possible 2012 French Trip.
Steve Tromans has roughed out a possible trip for late spring 2012.
Possibly Portsmouth-Caen. On to Le Mans area, then the Loire valley, returning via St Malo.
About 6 cars. See Steve, Rick or Terry if interested in principle.
August 2nd. Next Clubnight.. By Popular Request. We will have an MG Spares Car boot.
Bring along the stuff you want to get rid of. No Charge for pitches!!
IMPORTANT
Make sure you fill out the current FBHVC survey ASAP. See www.fbhvc.co.uk/2011-survey
The EU & the green movement, aided by our own useless politicians, would like to see us off the road and will be gradually making life more difficult in many ways. By providing your info to FBHVC you will help them to represent our case by telling parliament just how big the old vehicle movement is in terms financial turnover, employment and above all VOTES for the marginally democratic cretins that represent us in government.
Rick 04/7/11
June 2011 Newsletter
RECENT EVENTS
Northants MGOC Ataxia Run on 15 May (Flore to Upton House)
This was a splendid run well on home territory well organised by NMGOC. Several Kilsby cars did the run.
Stony Stratford Classic car festival.
I know that Terry attended so no doubt he will be reporting back
European Event of the Year (Spa)
Brian and Tony attended (and may still be there)
Laon Historique.
Noel and David went in Noel’s TF…May have photos tonight
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
19 June Newnham Fete
With the Cummins fete cancelled, we have been invited to Newnham on Sunday 19th.
Village green, arrive about (I will let you know when I find out!!)
24/26 June MG Live! Silverstone
Princethorpe College.. don’t have a date…anybody know??
2/3 July Hollowell Steam and Heavy Horse Show
We will be having our usual major display with around 12 cars on both days. Too late to enter now though.
For those who are entered, please let me know tonight which days you are going.
Setting up as usual on Friday afternoon from around 3.00pm
Incidentally, this year I hand delivered my entry to Mr Eaton and met him for the first time.
We had a chat and he said that Kilsby always put on a good display…lets hope we can keep up the standard this year.
July 2 Woodford Fete
Terry may have spare forms, otherwise just turn up
July 14 Beachampton BBQ and informal judging.
Club run from layby on A5 at Weedon near Clarkes’ garage. Depart 6.45
Incidentally, we will not be doing the planned Club evening run on July 12, the Beachampton run will replace it
Aug 7 Bletchley Park Classic Day (in conjunction with NMGOC).
A good value event. Please let me know tonight if you are interested
Aug 21 MGOCC Middleton Hall (pre entry required)
Possible 2012 French Trip.
Steve Tromans has roughed out a possible trip for late spring 2012.
Possibly Portsmouth-Caen. On to Le Mans area, then the Loire valley, returning via St Malo.
About 6 cars. See Steve, Rick or Terry if interested in principle.
Thank you from Peter Bramble
Peter has asked us to convey his thanks for the fundraiser we held on his behalf.
He used the money to buy new race tyres (from BT tyres one of his other sponsors), and some octane improver / cylinder lubricant. Although after the trouble he had with his camper tyres getting to Oulton, maybe he should have bought the tyres for that………………
May 2011 Newsletter
Recent Events
The Tony Southgate Talk on April 13th went very well. We had a (literally) packed house of members and guests. Tony gave a very comprehensive and most interesting presentation which went on rather later than planned, so apologies to those who got home a bit late. A substantial sum was raised for the Peter Bramble race fund.
Many thanks to Tony and all those who sold tickets and helped out.
Our FBHVC Drive it Day on April 17th was well supported with about 20 cars either on the run or arriving at Husbands Bosworth. We were blessed with excellent weather and the gathering at Hus Bos was an interesting collection of classics from mainly Kettering, Northampton and Leicester. Our thanks to Kettering Area Motor Club for allowing us to attend. Thanks also to Noel for planning the excellent route which many people commented on.
Forthcoming Events.
2011 Events List
Our 2011 events list is now on the website.
Northants MGOC Ataxia Run on 15 May (Flore to Upton House)
Many Kilsby people will be doing this run. I believe you may still just get an entry if you contact Barbara Trafford in the next few days (See Terry or Rick for details)
Cummins Fete on 18 May
Dave Cotgrave advises there is some doubt about this occurring. He is to advise soon.
Stony Stratford Classic Car Festival June 5…this could be a good event. See ssccf.co.uk
Other Matters
This is something I have been meaning to write about for some time, and thank Noel for the reminder.
You may be aware that forthcoming EC rulings will allow up to 10% ethanol in petrol.
This could be disastrous for the old car movement. Amongst other things, ethanol dissolves carburetors, seals and gaskets. It also attracts water which will rot out steel fuel tanks.
When bio fuel was introduced in S. America, carburetors were lasting about 12 months…
Noel has kindly passed on a draft letter to the Secretary of State for Transport which comprehensively sets out the concerns of the classic movement. Two copies are being circulated tonight. I understand that the FBHVC will be conducting a survey of classic owners very soon. Please do everything you can to raise your concerns over this. It is a very serious issue that could force older cars off the road in practical terms. The FBHVC will be fighting hard over this and deserve all our support. I have had some personal experience of bio fuels from my time in the diesel engine industry. Unless the engine and all fuel system components have been specified and tested to resist, they are very dangerous to older engines. Many manufacturers prohibit their use, and for good reason. Most modern cars, with fuel injected engines and plastic fuel tanks, will probably be OK. Since most of our spineless and useless politicians probably cannot tell a carburettor from a cauliflower, even with the aid of a 40 page EU manual, and in any case are hopelessly in thrall to our unelected masters in Brussels and to the Green movement, this is going to be a hard battle, but it is one we need to fight very hard. Quite apart from anything else, how much is your car going to be worth as a static exhibit in a market which will be saturated with unusable classics?? It may be possible to rebuild most of the fuel system with resistant materials, but what price new (remanufactured/retooled) carburetors, or aftermarket fuel injection conversions??.
At the very least, it will be necessary to drain down and flush the fuel system after every use…………
April 2011 Newsletter
TONIGHT
We have our quarterly raffle
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
WEDS APRIL 13TH
Our talk ( PowerPoint presentation) by Tony Southgate at Willoughby Cricket Club. 7.00 for 7.30
Tickets will be £8.50 to include light buffet.
Noel and myself will be collecting monies tonight.
Ideally we will need commitment (and preferably money!) tonight as it is imperative that we sell all our 50 tickets in advance.
This promises to be a first class evening from one of our foremost racing designers who has GP, Indy and Le Mans victories to his credit.
SUNDAY 17TH APRIL
Our FBHVC “Drive It Day” Run
Departing from the George at 10.00am. £3.00 per car
This is a very scenic route with an interim coffee stop, ending at Husbands Bosworth airfield along with other classics from the Kettering area. Coffee and cake etc available at the airfield but suggest bring your own picnic.
Again, some idea of numbers would be appreciated tonight.
NOTE: any members who want to join the route part way, please ask tonight for a copy of the route. (£3.00).
OTHER EVENTS IN THE NEAR FUTURE
Don’t forget to get your entries in for the NMGOC Ataxia Run on 15 May & Hollowell on 2/3 July. Also Woodford Halse Fete on 2nd July.
OTHER MATTERS
Due to the high cost of fuel these days, it has become necessary to pay a mileage allowance for any members who are reconnoitring routes for club runs.We will be meeting tonight to decide on a suitable amount.
Rick 4/4/11
March 2011 Newsletter
Recent Events
Our annual dinner held here at The George on February 22 went very well with an excellent meal in pleasant surroundings. The awards this year were reduced to our three “Magic Midget” awards and they went to:
-James Darby, for his third place in standard class of the MGCC Peter Best championship
-Steve Tromans, for facilitating the use of Willoughby CC pavilion for our Mike Costin evening
-Dave Cotgrave, for organising the club weekend at Buxton last year
Terry and myself would like to thank you all for the splendid and unexpected gifts we were given for our leadership of the club.
The MG spares day at Stoneleigh was well attended.…Terry and me counted that we met with about 40 members and friends as we went round the show. There were also 3 Kilsby cars earning their living in the hall…mine, Noel’s and Tony’s.
Forthcoming Events.
2011 Events List
Our 2011 events list is now on the website. I have a few copies here tonight.
MGCC T Register Rebuild Seminar:
Sun 5 Mar. Bicester. See Terry
MGCC Midland Centre Spring Trial and Spring Sprint.
The trial is on March 27 at Ledbury, the sprint on April 3rd at Curborough.
We have been asked if we can provide volunteers for marshalling these events.
Please consider going for this. Grass roots motorsport events such as this are getting rarer. The Centre is to be commended for organising them, but only by supporting them with volunteers can we ensure their survival,
especially as Kilsby is now one of the largest natters in the Midlands area.
It is good fun and a pleasant if tiring day out. We usually have lifts available for anyone not wanting to drive.
Please see Tony or Rick
Kilsby FBHVC Drive it Day Run on 17th April
Depart from the George at 10.00 am via route TBA to Husbands Bosworth airfield where other classics from Kettering Area Motor Club will be congregating
Stop Press!!! Talk on 13th April.
We are close to finalising our talk with a well known F1 & Endurance car designer.
This is to be held at Willoughby CC. As usual, tickets will be limited. We expect a high demand, and in general terms intend to give first refusal to most of those who attended our Mike Costin evening last year. Details to follow on the website when these people have been approached. Ticket price will be £8.50 to include a buffet. All proceeds will go to the Peter Bramble Racing Fund. With the recession affecting his work, withdrawal of sponsors, and cost of diesel, Peter is finding it hard to compete this year, and as a valued member of our club we would like to assist him.
We expect tickets to be available by mid March.
Northants MGOC Ataxia Run on 15 May (Flore to Upton House)
See Rick for an entry form
Other Items
Kilsby MG Plaques.
Still available at £3.00 each. See Noel
Rick 01/3/11
February 2011 Newsletter
Welcome to New Members
Peter Cordery, Great Bowden: MGTF 1250
David Chapman, Greens Norton: MGA Twin Cam Coupe.
Forthcoming Events.
2011 Events List
Our 2011 events list is now prepared. Draft copies will be circulating tonight for comments, following which it will be put on the website later this week
Annual Dinner.
Tuesday 22nd February here at the George. 7.00 for 7.30
Now Fully subscribed
MG Spares Day.
Sunday 20th February
Via Bernard & the MGB Register, the makers of the HAMER car lift require two MGs to display with their equipment.
One MGB GT is already volunteered. There is a vacancy for a second MG, preferably a T series, Midget or B roadster.
Free ticket available, but must be there 9.00am latest and not leave until after 4.00pm.
See Rick if interested. Multiple volunteers to be drawn from hat.
MGCC T Register Rebuild Seminar:
Sun 5 Mar. Bicester. See Terry
Possible talk in April.
We are in the early stages of negotiating a talk from a well known F1/Endurance car designer.
Details to follow if successful.
Other Items
I hope members are surviving this very cold weather in good spirits. I know that several of us (myself & Sue included) have been laid low with some of the various viruses that are going about.
Let us now look forward to some better weather and a chance to work on and use our cars a bit more.
Kilsby MG Plaques.
Now available at £3.00 each. See Noel
Rick 31/1/11
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