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November 2008 NEWSLETTER
WHAT HAPPENED IN OCTOBER
MGCC Midland Centre 75th Anniversary Luncheon October 25th
A really good event. About 150 attended, including 7 from Kilsby.
The Midland Centre had put a lot of work into this including a display of historic material and a CD of 1950s Centre events which had been copied from cine. This is quite interesting with a lot of old cars and early Midland centre personalities (some of which …cars and people…are still around). We have ordered a copy for Kilsby and this will available to members on loan.
Kilsby were presented with the California Shield for holding the Chairmans Picnic.
This will be on display tonight.
National Restoration Show: Stoneleigh October 26
A better than usual event covering 3 and a bit halls.
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER EVENTS
NEC Classic Motor Show 14/15/16 November
Signpost Run (Sunday morning November 16th)
Brian Rainbow has kindly offered to organise this different type of run.
You are given pictures of numerous signposts, some of which have the distances blanked out.
You are also given a copy of the map for the area in question. After studying the map and the pictures, you have to plan and drive a route that links up all the signposts.
The winner is the one covering the least mileage.
Start and finish at the Red Lion, followed by lunch at the Red Lion.
Arrive at Red Lion no later than 10.30am
We will be canvassing for numbers tonight.
Entry fee will be £2.50 per car to cover the cost of colour photocopying the instructions
Christmas Lunchtime gathering at the Red Lion
Sunday 28th is proposed for our usual informal gathering
OTHER ITEMS
Kilsby Bears
Reminder, only 4 left!!!!!!!!!!! . Still excellent value at £10.00 each.
Appeal for Storage Space (from last month)
Thanks to Richard Barker who has kindly offered to store the new gazebo.
A further volunteer to store 20 posts (electric fence posts) would be appreciated.
October 2008 NEWSLETTER
WHAT HAPPENED IN SEPTEMBER
T Register Weekend Ipswich
Terry reported a good if intermittently wet weekend
Turweston Airfield Vintage Aircraft/Classic cars 21 Sept
A very pleasant day reported by those who went.
I was stuck at home trying to fix a leaking oil filter….
MGOC Isle of Wight Weekend 26-29 Sept
An excellent weekend for the 9 Kilsby cars that attended of the 50 or so total.
Good hotel, good company, and weather was unbelievably very warm and sunny all 4 days.
An interesting organised run around the island on Saturday, & plenty to do on the Sunday.
Highly recommended.
Chairmans Picnic
Nice to see a good write up (in effect Tony’s note to all participants) in the Midland Centre notes in Safety Fast! this month.
OCTOBER EVENTS
MGCC Midland Centre 75th Anniversary Luncheon October 25th
Terry, Tony, Rick, Jim& Sue, Keith & Pat (& others??) are going to represent Kilsby
National Restoration Show: Stoneleigh October 26
NEC Classic Motor Show 4/5/6 November
Signpost Run (Sunday morning November 16th
Brian Rainbow has kindly offered to organise this different type of run.
You are given pictures of numerous signposts, some of which have the distances blanked out.
You are also given a copy of the map for the area in question. After studying the map and the pictures, you have to plan and drive a route that links up all the signposts. The winner is the one covering the least mileage.
Start and finish at the Red Lion, followed by lunch at the Red Lion.
OTHER ITEMS
Kilsby Bears
Due to unprecedented demand, only 4 left!!!!!!!!!!! . Still excellent value at £10.00 each.
Kilsby MG Pilot shirts and blouses (New Item)
Terry will have samples available for order tonight. £20.00 each
Appeal for Storage Space
The club now owns a lot of display paraphenalia…gazebo, display boards, poles, bunting, banners, pegs, posts, post bases etc etc. At the moment David Croskell and Rick Willoughby are storing it, but it takes up a lot of space (I know that a sizeable part of my garage attic is taken up with it). Any volunteers to store the following would be appreciated:
The new gazebo (2 bags…one for the poles, one for the sheeting)
20 posts (electric fence posts)
Rick 7/10/08
September 2008 NEWSLETTER
WHAT HAPPENED IN AUGUST
Althorp evening re- run
A dry run this time, with even a little sunshine. This event was much enjoyed, with 15 participating cars. See our website for the excellent photo of the cars in front of Althorp House. Thanks once again to Leonie and Steve Tromans for making this run possible.
Chairmans Picnic
A great success!!!!
There is little I can add to Tony’s comprehensive E-mail that he put out on the Sunday evening to all participants (copy overleaf). Although we had some rain around lunchtime/early afternoon, it could have been much worse. We had 84 cars attending, everything went to plan, and our guests seem to have enjoyed the event.
We have received several E mails and verbal appreciations.
A splendid team effort by all of Kilsby and a big thank you to all who assisted on the day.
Special thanks to Tony who was the mainstay of our organisation and handled all negotiations with the Midland Centre, Upton House, and of course all of our guests.
Although not intended, the event will have made a small profit, mainly due to some of the pre-booked and paid entrants being unable to attend. In numerical terms, these were offset by roughly the same number of people who arrived un-booked on the day.
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER EVENTS
MGCC Midland Centre 75th Anniversary Luncheon October 25th
At the National Motorcycle Museum. Tickets £18.00.
See Rick or Terry for order form
Some of us are planning on going to represent Kilsby
Probably best to get all bookings done this week.
OTHER ITEMS
Kilsby Bears
Dave Cotgrave is unfortunately away on business in India, but I am hoping to collect the new batch of 12 bears from Lynda and to have them here tonight.
Excellent value at £10.00 each.
Please see Ed who will happily take your money .
August 2008 NEWSLETTER
WHAT HAPPENED IN JULY
5/6th July Hollowell Steam Rally
An excellent turn out by Kilsby, 12 cars Saturday and 13 Sunday, and probably the best display there. Unfortunately the weekend was marred by poor weather which reduced public attendance by at least 30%.
10th July Annual Beachampton BBQ and informal concours
Relocated at the last minute to Little Horwood due to temporary closure of the Bell at Beachampton. 5 cars convoyed from the A5 layby, led on an excellent route by David and Stella Shadlock. We met 3 more Kilsby couples there who had travelled direct. Unfortunately also marred by the weather…wet on the way down, dry but cool and overcast until about 9.15, then a heavy downpour that terminated the prizegiving and wound up the evening.
Congratulations to Allan (Concours) Bell who won the award for best post war MG for the second time. Thanks to David Storer for his usual warm welcome.
12/13th July Kilsby Village Fete
A good and varied turn out for our local event.
Congratulations to Terry who attracted 14 cars on Saturday and 18 on Sunday.
Cars ranged from 14/40, TA (x2), TC, TD, TF (x3), MGA (x2), MGA FHC(x2), Midget, MGB(x2), MGBGT, MGF(x2), MGTF, MGZT, Riley Swift, Dodge Phoenix, Corvette, Commer Imp van, Volvo Amazon, Lotus Cortina, Morris Series E, Healey 3000 & Jaguar Mk2.
Saturday weather was indifferent, Sunday was very warm & we hosted the excellent William Parker School jazz band in our tent. The event raised about £2600 for St Faiths church, including about £40.00 from our collection bucket. We received a letter of thanks from the organising committee, and we were pictured in an article in one of the Rugby papers.
The public vote for “the car you would most like to take home” was a tie (I think) between Barbara Ford’s TC and Brian and Rosie’s TA.
25/26/27th July Silverstone Classic Festival
Those who went will confirm it was well worth a visit. Very warm weather, good organisation,
wonderful cars and all day racing. Not too crowded either.
AUGUST EVENTS
August TBA (between 11th & 19th). By popular request
Re-Run of the Althorp evening run (hopefully in the dry).
Hoping to organise this between the above dates but need to finalise with Leonie first.
Would all who are interested in going please fill out the form circulating tonight, and I will contact you when I have a firm date
IMPORTANT!!! CHAIRMAN’S PICNIC August 31st
If you intend to go and haven’t entered already, please do so ASAP and support the prestige event on our calendar this year into which a lot of effort has been expended.
Looking quite good so far with about 47 entries already with more promised.
Pre-entry essential, closing date is August 16. I will have forms available tonight or see our website
MGB Register Summer Picnic :Duxford August 10th
Would make a nice club run to a good venue if anybody interested.
MGCC Midland Centre 75th Anniversary Luncheon October 25th
At the National Motorcycle Museum. Tickets £18.00. See Rick or Terry for order form
Some of us are planning on going to represent Kilsby.
BEAR NECESSITIES
By popular request, we have taken delivery of another batch of Kilsby bears.
Excellent value at £10.00 each.
If you already have one bear, please consider that he/she may be lonely…..
….why not get another to keep it company ??????.
See Dave Cotgrave.
Rick 4/8/08
July 2008 NEWSLETTER
WHAT HAPPENED IN JUNE
13/15 June MGCC Silverstone International
Generally fine weather, and a good event. Terry and I helped out for a couple of hours on the Midland Centre stand (new for this year). This may become a regular feature. If it does, Kilsby have offered to help with the manning rota.
29 June Princethorpe College Motoring Festival
A pleasant day although brought to a slightly premature conclusion by a squall of rain.
We had about 10 cars there…a good proportion of the 108 total.
JULY/AUGUST EVENTS
5/6 July Hollowell Steam Rally
Final roundup on arrangements tonight. Usual Friday night set-up (with fish and chips!!)
10th July. Annual Beachampton BBQ and informal concours
Once again David Storer has invited us to this excellent little event, and we will of course be going. Meet up at the layby on the A5 just out of Weedon before Clarke’s garage.
We hope to dust down Leonie’s excellent route from last year.
12/13 July Kilsby Village Fete
Terry will be drumming up the numbers tonight.
25/26/27 July Silverstone Classic Festival
Those planning to attend should get together. I have bought a ticket for the Sunday.
August TBA (between 11th & 19th). By popular request
Re-Run of the Althorp evening run (hopefully in the dry). Further details soon
OTHER ITEMS
CHAIRMAN’S PICNIC
If you haven’t entered already, forms will be available tonight.
Stanford Hall Firework Spectacular August 2nd
Several people are planning to go to this…..more would be welcome….see Rick or John Russell for details
MGB Register Summer Picnic :Duxford August 10th
Would make a nice club run to a good venue if anybody interested.
MGCC Midland Centre 75th Anniversary Luncheon October 25th
At the National Motorcycle Museum. Tickets £18.00. See Rick or Terry for order form
Some of us are planning on going to represent Kilsby.
MGCC Midland Centre Regalia
Good quality clothing etc at value prices. See Rick for forms if you want some
Did anyone get to hear our interviews regarding fuel prices on Rugby FM??.
Reception is poor to non-existent in Daventry so I missed it.
Rick 1/7/08
June 2008 NEWSLETTER
We are expecting a visit from Emma of Rugby FM, who would like our comments on rising fuel prices and how this is affecting our activities.
WHAT HAPPENED IN MAY
18 May. Rose of the Shires run
A very good run was reported by Terry.
24 May Spridget 50, Gaydon
An excellent day with well over 1000 Spridgets of all types.
Lucky with the weather…the only dry day with torrential rain on the Friday before and most of the following days.
24-26 May Northants Vintage & Classic Car Show at Earls Barton Showground
Badly affected by the weather.
Attendance of both cars and public was very low on the (dry) Saturday, and must have been even worse on the other days. Only a few Kilsby people were planning to attend anyway.
JUNE/JULY EVENTS
13/15 June MGCC Silverstone International
Some new features and organisation this year, including transport around the site by classic buses. Midland Centre BBQ on Friday night….you will need advance ticket.
29 June Princethorpe College Motoring Festival
(with morning Road run)
See Rick if you need an entry form
12/13 July Kilsby Village Fete
We can’t miss this one!!!!!!!!!……Contact Rick or Terry if you can attend.
5/6 July Hollowell Steam Rally
We need to know who is attending to plan our display, so will be asking everyone tonight.
We have requested space for 12 cars each day, located with the other classic cars.
OTHER ITEMS
Chairman’s Picnic
Preparations now largely complete, under the chairmanship of Tony Lake
A roster is being drawn up for volunteers to help with setup, marshalling, parking and post event clear-up etc. This may be circulated tonight… any help you can give will be appreciated.
Peter Bramble
We are all pleased to hear that Peter was unhurt in his recent “off” at Oulton Park,
and hope to see him and his newly repaired car out at Silverstone
Rick 3/6/08
May 2008 NEWSLETTER
Welcome to new member
Mick Hill - NG TA
WHAT HAPPENED IN APRIL
FBHVC St George’s Day Run Sunday April 20th :Foxton Locks
An excellent run, (Thanks to Terry), well supported by about 18 cars despite the weather, which started off a bit drizzly and although cold, did not actually rain.
Foxton Locks proved to be an interesting venue and well worth a visit.
We only saw about 5 other old vehicles en route: a Triumph Spitfire, an Alfa, two steamrollers and a tractor!!.
Thanks to all who supported this important national event
Evening Run Tuesday April 29th
Despite the appalling weather (wet at the start and got wetter) this run was a great success and much enjoyed by the hardy souls who attended.
Steve and Leonie had organised a very good route with a privileged route through the grounds of Althorp house with a photo opportunity at the house.
Many people have requested that we do the run again in better weather, and we will see if we can arrange something later in the year.
The post event gathering/drying out at the Red Lion was particularly convivial.
MAY EVENTS
18th May. Rose of the Shires run
….. if you haven’t already entered, its too late now!!!!
24th May Spridget 50, Gaydon
£ 12 per car although pre-entry is cheaper
24-26 May Northants Vintage & Classic Car Show at Earls Barton Showground
You could probably still get an entry if you haven’t already.
A number of Kilsby types will be going
CHAIRMANS PICNIC 31st August
Preparations are going well, under the chairmanship of Tony Lake
Before too long we will be asking for volunteers to help with setup, marshaling, parking and post event clear-up etc.
Rick 5/5/08
APRIL 2008 NEWSLETTER
Lighter nights, improving weather... .the MG season gets underway..........
Three events already completed:
MGCC Donington (Pete Bramble)...a good 3rd in his main race I believe
T series Rebuild Seminar (Brian, Terry & others)
Edelsborough PCT (Steve Heath, Keith & Claire Oakes)......Claire 2nd, Keith 3rd, Steve DNP but an encouraging performance despite some carb. flooding problems.
NEW GAZEBO
Our protracted search for a suitable gazebo has now ended with the purchase of a Wickes 6m x 3m gazebo for £79.99. We decided not to pursue our original intention to go for a 9 x 3 or 9 x 4 item due to cost, portability, storage and possible excessive size for some applications. The packed 6 x 3 is just small enough to be MG transportable and was felt to be best value. We hope to use it at Hollowell, the Kilsby Fete and the Chairmans picnic.
CHAIRMANS PICNIC
The Advisory committee will hold a further meeting tonight to continue planning this event.
Everything going well so far.
APRIL EVENTS
FBHVC St George's Day Run Sunday April 20th :Foxton Locks:
(Planned by Terry)
Meet up at Red Lion l0.00am for approx 10.30 onwards departures Route directions etc. to be given out on the day.
Evening Run Tuesday April 29th
(Planned by Steve and Leonie)
Start at Red Lion between 6.00 and about 6.45 (early arrivers can get off first)
Returning to Red Lion around 8.30 pm in time to get a meal if required.
We will need to advise the pub on numbers for the meal so we will be canvassing numbers
tonight.
Route details TBA on the night, but will include a mid-run meeting up and photo opportunity.
Rick 1/4/08
MARCH 2008 NEWSLETTER
Not much to report this month.
ANNUAL DINNER
The Annual Dinner went well…
Thanks to Pete Moore for remembering a camera and recording the happy event for the website.
The evening made a slight profit of about £25.00.
I hear that Betty is taking up a new career in flower arranging…………..
The Award Winners were:-
Magic Midgets
David and Shelagh Croskell for Hollowell
Tony and Sylvia Lake for Saunter in the Shires
Steve and Leonie Tromans for the Evening Run.
Club supporter of the Year
Brian and Rosie Rainbow
MG Clubman of the Year
Bernard Rengger.
The Stoneleigh spares day was well attended by Kilsby and Friends……
I lost count of the people I stopped and chatted with.
Hollowell entry forms (5/6 July) are now arriving.
I have some spare copies if anyone needs one.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
We are planning to hold a meeting of the advisory committee on each club night, starting tonight.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
FBHVC St George’s Day Run Sunday April 20th (Foxton Locks)
Meet up at Red Lion 10.00am for approx 10.30 onwards departures
Evening Run Tuesday April 29th
Just had confirmation from Steve and Leonie that this early season evening run is all arranged. Start at Red Lion between 6.30 and about 6.45 (early arrivers can get off first)
Returning to Red Lion around 8.30 pm in time to get a meal if required.
Route details TBA on the night, but will include a mid-run meeting up and photo opportunity.
Rick 4/3/08
JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2008 NEWSLETTER
!!!!!!!!!!!SPECIAL SHROVE TUESDAY EDITION!!!!!!!!!!
WELCOME TO NEW MEMBER
Paul Tainton MGF
2008 EVENTS LIST
After some delay we are more or less there, and copies will be available tonight or of course LOOK AT THE WEBSITE!!!
Talking of the website, when, (PETER BRAMBLE), will the 2 new members you claim to have recruited be paying us a visit?? (see website for explanation of this and photos)
2008 ANNUAL DINNER AND PRIZEGIVING
Thursday February 21 at the Red Lion. 7.00 for 7:30 FULLY BOOKED
CLUB BANK ACCOUNT
Advance preparation for the Chairman’s Picnic in August indicated that we will need a club account, so Ed is now in process of establishing one. Thanks Ed.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
STONELEIGH SPARES DAY
Sunday 24th February
NORTHAMPTON VINTAGE & CLASSIC CLASSIC CAR SHOW AT EARLS BARTON 24th/25th/26th May
Entry forms from Rick
KILSBY WEEKEND AWAY
This is the MGOC Isle of Wight weekend Septtember 26th-28th
About 6 Kilsby entries already…..most are staying an extra day and returning on the 29th
Ring MGOC fairly soon if you want to go as there is a 50 car limit.
KILSBY VILLAGE SUMMER FETE
JULY 12th/13th
We will obviously be supporting this.
Details TBA
MGCC MIDLANDS CENTRE CHAIRMANS PICNIC
August 31st (Upton House Nr Banbury)
It is now agreed that Kilsby will be organising this and preparations are underway.
Details TBA .
A new and major event for us.
Rick 4/2/08
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