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April 2013 Newsletter
Rick has been unwell so there is no News letter this month, but there area couple of events to bring to your attention.
Kilsby Village School Fete 19th May 2013
Our local village school has asked Kilsby M G Club to support them during their Annual Fete this year as last year. We have agreed to put a number of our cars on display. The Fete starts at 2pm so we need to arrive around 12noon in order to set up. We will be located on the school playing field as before in the area at the bottom of the field adjacent to the slope nearest to the school buildings.
Would those members prepared to display their classic cars, including any non MGs (of friends), as well, Please let Terry or Rick know or email the Club on mail@kilsbymgclub.org.uk so you can be added to the list
Not being on the list does not preclude anyone from coming on the day if they find they can but we would like some idea of numbers. Thank you.
Name Car model
Kim Perry MG TF 160 Or Westfield
Terry Baulch MG TD
Chris Parker MG TF 500 Or Volvo Amazon
Keith Ingram MG RV 8
Dennis Orton MGB GT or MG TF 1250
Alan Bell MGB GT
Rick Willoughby MGB GT or Morris Minor
Mike Hill MGF
Pete Moore MG TD
Noel Lahiff MG TF 1250
Dave Cotgrove MG ZS or MGB Roadster
Les Barras MGB Roadster
Reg Rushbrooke MGB GT
' Broadwell Warwickshire day in aid of WNAA'
On Sunday 23rd June we have an opportunity to prove our driving skills against the TSSC ( Triumph Six Sports Club )
An annual event takes place at Broadwell House, Nr Southam.which is in aid of two air ambulances.
This year we are trying to make it a bit more competetive and have been invited by the TSSC to participate.
The event consists of a gathering of classic cars,tea and coffee, bring a picnic, and a driving test in the afternoon.
The cost is £5 per driver/car with entrants only allowed if you have sent in the appropriate form plus the £5 for your entry pass.
David Croskell will make these available at our natter.
It would be good to have a good turnout and prove our driving skills.
David will follow up at the next natter to get an idea of numbers.
More information
Printable Entry Form
March 2013 Newsletter
Welcome to new members
Nic Hood, from Daventry. Nic has a TF and a VW Camper
Best Wishes
To Peter Cordery, who has been unwell recently
Recent Events
Thanks to Adrian Higman for last month’s amusing and very professional presentation on his European Tour.
The annual dinner went really well with 46 in attendance. Unfortunately four people were unable to attend due to illness. Many thanks to all who contributed to the raffle, which raised about £91. Due to people’s generosity in donating prizes, the raffle went on a bit too long, so we will try to shorten this next year.
For those who did not attend, our “Magic Midget” winners this year were:
-Leonie Tromans, for organising the Loire Valley tour last year
-James Darby, for winning the MGCC Peter Best Championship
-Terry Smith, for the epic restoration of his TC, now nearing completion
The Stoneleigh spares day was well attended by many of our members, most of us meeting up from time to time as we all walked round.
Forthcoming Events
Our annual Events list is now published on the club website.
10-12 May: Midland Centre Derbyshire weekend. This celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Centre.
9 May: North Leics MG “Charnwood Caper” From Anchor Inn at Hatham to Belton House. £20.00 per car
21 April: Kilsby MG St George’s day run: To Calke Abbey. Depart from the George at 10.00pm latest. £2.00 per car.
Other News
Don’t forget we still have stocks of the excellent Meguiars Polishing products at bargain prices. Also good quality club clothing such as Tee, polo & sweat shirts can be bought at good prices. See Terry for both of these.
Via Kim Russell, we received a thank you from Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance for the £76.00 we donated in lieu of Christmas cards
Our sub committee to review ethanol in fuel had its second meeting on 26 February and continues to make good progress. After a final meeting on 9th April, we hope to issue our final report.
Terry and myself attended “Club Expo” at Gaydon on 2 March on behalf of the club. Some interesting presentations prompted several ideas for our future which we will be discussing with our committee.
The FBHVC has established that the classic car hobby is a £4.3 bn industry employing over 28,000 people.
Over 850,000 pre 1981 vehicles survive. Classis cars account for 0.24% of overall vehicle mileage.
The presentation being organised by Noel by Mr Terry Spall of MIRA will take place at our May Meeting.
From about 8.15pm for about 45 minutes.
The new 4.5m square “Coleman Event Shelter” has now arrived and awaits a nice day to try it out in my garden.
We may have found a cheaper supplier for the two sail banners we need and are finalising a revision to the artwork before getting a quote.
FOR SALE by Steve Tromans: 5 off 15” chrome wire wheels ex MGC. One brand new with new Toyo tyre, others 2yrs old with Michelin tyres. Also two Unipart 6v batteries.
Rick 04/3/13
Febuary 2013 Newsletter
Tonight
Adrian Higman will be giving us his presentation on his and Mark’s “Euro Tour” last year. Starting about 8.15
Forthcoming Events
Our annual Events list is now published in draft form and we hope to have a few copies here tonight prior to its placement on the club website.
Meanwhile, a few of the earlier events:
17 February: MG Spares day at Stoneleigh.
10-12 May: Midland Centre Derbyshire weekend. This replaces the usual Welsh Rallye and celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Centre. Staying at the Palace Hotel, this should be a good weekend (our club had a weekend there a couple of years ago)
19 May: North Leics MG “Charnwood Caper” From Anchor Inn at Hatham to Belton House. £20.00 per car
21 April: Kilsby MG St George’s day run: To Calke Abbey. Details TBA.
Annual Dinner Tuesday 19 February
Now fully booked. We hope to see Maggie tonight to get the table layout so that we can do a seating plan.
Anyone not paid up, we would like monies tonight please.
Other News
Owners should be aware that there is a recall on 2008 and on MGTFs due to a suspension fault.
Don’t forget we still have stocks of the excellent Meguiars Polishing products at bargain prices. Also good quality club clothing such as Tee, polo & sweat shirts can be bought at good prices. See Terry for both of these.
Our sub committee to review ethanol in fuel had its first meeting on 16 January which was very productive.
We meet again on 26 February to continue.
Terry and myself had intended to attend the MGCC Midland Centre AGM on 21 January, but did not do so due to the bad weather. However, we do hope to attend “Club Expo” at Gaydon on 2 March on behalf of the club.
Thanks to Noel, we have had the offer of a presentation by Mr Terry Small of MIRA.
Our committee will be discussing this tonight regarding timing etc.
We now have prices on two new Sail Banners and a 4.5m square “Coleman Event Shelter” for club use.
These will soon be ordered pending a check on finances tonight.
WANTED: By Steve Tromans on behalf of someone: BMC 1275cc cylinder head.
Rick 04/2/13
January 2013 Newsletter
WISHING ALL OUR MEMBERS A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR
Welcome to new members
David Knight from Whittlebury. David has a 1969 Midget
Forthcoming Events
17 February: MG Spares day at Stoneleigh.
10-12 May: Midland Centre Derbyshire weekend. This replaces the usual Welsh Rallye and celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Centre. Staying at the Palace Hotel, this should be a good weekend (our club had a weekend there a couple of years ago)
19 May: North Leics MG “Charnwood Caper” From Anchor Inn at Hatham to Belton House. £20.00 per car
21 April: Kilsby MG St George’s day run: To Calke Abbey we hope.
Coming Soon on Clubnight: Adrian Higman will be giving a 35 min presentation of his and Mark’s recent European tour.
Not sure which month as Adrian has another commitment to work round.
Annual Dinner Tuesday 19 February
7-00pm for 7-30pm
If you haven’t booked, this is your last chance. We have a limit of 45 in the dining room and these places will go to the first 45 bookings, but if numbers then exceed this, then committee members will host an additional table or tables in the lounge. Please note that we will be having a seating plan this year so please advise if you wish to be placed with anyone. PLEASE SEE SUE TONIGHT TO MAKE YOUR BOOKING.
Other News
Our Auction of John Russell’s motoring effects raised a magnificent £368 for Macmillan Nurses. Thanks to all bidders for their generosity and to Tony Lake for doing an excellent job as our auctioneer
Peter and Lesley would like to thank Sue Walker for making their wonderful wedding cake and to everyone who generously donated towards it and the vouchers.
Don’t forget we still have stocks of the excellent Meguiars Polishing products at bargain prices. Also good quality club clothing such as Tee, polo & sweat shirts can be bought at good prices. See Terry for both of these.
We hope to have next years events list published soon
Congratulations to our Webmaster, Pete Moore, on his appointment a full time official of the MG Octagon Car Club.
I am not sure of his exact title, but he will be responsible for the Club Spares Division and will eventually be based in Hinkley.
As he will no longer be working nights, he now hopes to be able to attend clubnights.
Our sub committee to review ethanol in fuel will be meeting on 16 January to review & consolidate all published information on this potentially worrying topic, with a view to developing specific listings of what components & materials will need to be changed to become ethanol resistant, also sources of supply of these components.
It seems that the E petition we publicised recently had closed the day before we published the last newsletter. However with about 14000 signatories, it was successful and I understand the FBHVC was able to persuade our politicians to repel this latest EU intrusion on our liberty. Also it is now confirmed that from November 18 2012, MOT’s will no longer be required for vehicles manufactured before 1 January 1960. However it is possible that some insurers may require a voluntary one. Lets hope that this is not a sneaky precursor to limiting the use of these vehicles.
On behalf of the club, Terry and myself will be attending the MGCC Midland Centre AGM on 21 January,
and also “Club Expo” at Gaydon on 2 March.
Rick 01/1/13
December 2012 Newsletter
Welcome to new members
Jan & Kim Perry from Newnham. Jan has a TF and Kim a Westfield
Tonight
We have our Auction of John Russell’s motoring effects, all proceeds going to Macmillan Nurses.
Items include socket sets, numerous tools, grease gun, several tool boxes, sanders, drill sharpener, Midget tonneau, Car cover, MG boot racks, Jump leads, Engine oil, trolley jack, several books etc etc.
A full list will be available on the night & most of the items will be on display. We hope to start at about 8.15 pm.
Items will be sold without reserve, so please be generous.
also
We will be collecting tonight in lieu of Christmas cards, as described last month.
At the time you donate, please indicate your preferred charity on the list that will be provided.
Please note that all monies will go to the most preferred charity (ie not all of them)
Forthcoming Events
-Our Christmas gathering will be on Saturday 29 December here at the George, from about 12.00.
-Tues 1 January: “Vintage Stony” meet at Market Square, Stony Stratford. From 10.30am
-At our February 2013 meeting, Adrian Higman will be giving a 35 min presentation of his and Mark’s recent European tour.
Annual Dinner Tuesday 19 February
This will get booked up very quickly. We have a limit of 45 in the dining room and these places will go to the first 45 bookings, but if numbers then exceed this, then committee members will host an additional table or tables in the lounge. PLEASE SEE SUE TONIGHT TO MAKE YOUR BOOKING.
Meguiars Polishing Products
Don’t forget we still have stocks of these excellent products at bargain prices. See Terry.
Club Clothing
Don’t forget that good quality club Tee, polo & sweat shirts can be bought at good prices.
See Terry to place an order
Next Years Events
Your committee met recently to discuss & plan next years events. We will publish a list as soon as we have finished establishing dates etc. We hope to have some events that are new to us.
Ethanol in Fuel
A small sub-committee will be meeting on 16 January to review & consolidate all published information on this potentially worrying topic, with a view to developing specific listings of what components & materials will need to be changed to become ethanol resistant, also sources of supply of these components.
Petition
Try to find a minute to go online and sign the Epetetion to stop the EU banning all car modifications that deviate from specification which would be a major handicap for our hobby.
Our unelected Brussels masters will clearly not rest until they control every aspect of our lives.
See epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/37784. Over 11,000 have already signed.
Rick 29/11/12
November 2012 Newsletter
Apologies for the lack of a newsletter last month…PC problems then other things caused the first non-newsletter month for many years.
Welcome to new members
Jan & Kim Perry from Newnham. Jan has a TF and Kim a Westfield
Tonight….We have our Quarterly Raffle which is our main source of club funding
Recent Events
Not much to report although some of us went to the Restoration show at the NAC.
Dave Cotgrave got us a picture and mention in Enjoying MG this month with a short piece on our support of Hester McClintock’s 100th birthday celebration. There were also photos in the local Daventry and Rugby papers.
Forthcoming Events
Classic Car Show at the NEC on November 16-18.
A number of Kilsby members are going on the MGCC Midland Centre Welsh Rallye next Year.
There is still time to enter. Details on the MGCC Midland Centre website
Christmas Cards
Our ladies have sensibly suggested that we donate to charity rather than send cards this year.
They will collect the donations and there will be a card for signing at the December meeting.
A Kilsby MG cheque will then be sent to the charity. (I am not sure of the nominated charity at this time)
Other Matters
There is a dreadful Channel 5 programme currently running called Classic Car Rescue. The early October edition purported to “restore” an MGBGT. They bought an utter rotbox of a rubber bumper GT which clearly needed at minimum new floors, sills, inner wings, outer wings, windscreen pillars and no doubt much more. Other than welding up the Webasto aperture, no welding of any kind was shown or even mentioned in the programme. As I recall there was no mention of any brake rebuilding either. You saw the spraying and the conversion to chrome bumpers and that was about all. The car was then miraculously valued at £5000 after only 2 weeks work!!.
This was an utterly shabby and mendacious depiction of the realities of car restoration which would totally mislead the inexperienced regarding the true nature of the work required.
Thanks to some digging by Mike Hill and David Croskell, I understand that various MG forums have confirmed what was obvious to me when watching the programme, that they actually used another shell. Which shows up yet another lie, as they claimed in the programme that the engine had not been removed from the car.
If proof were ever needed that most reality TV programmes are an utter deception, this was it.
Petition
Try to find a minute to go online and sign the Epetetion to stop the EU banning all car modifications that deviate from specification which would be a major handicap for our hobby.
Our unelected Brussels masters will clearly not rest until they control every aspect of our lives.
See epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/37784. Over 11,000 have already signed.
Finally
Pete Bramble says that the Snetterton organisers put a picture of his car on the front of their race programme……..
Were they advertising a banger race Peter???
Rick 04/11/12
September 2012 Newsletter
Recent Events
The club Bournemouth weekend was a great success. We hear tales of stolen Olympic torches and Rock N Roll rave –ups. I see that an expurgated report appears in this month’s Enjoying MG.
Well done to Dave Cotgrave for organising it all.
Numerous other events have occurred and been participated in, but not by me, so I am unable to comment.
Forthcoming Events
9 Sept Northants MGOC Barnsdale Gardens Run. £15.00 per car inc entry, 07825 643085 or NMGOC website.
15 Sept Weedon Fete from 1.00pm.
Olympic theme this year, with Olympic year vehicles (1948-2012 at 4 year increments) particularly welcome.
Also on the 15th, Keith Ingram needs classics to support the run around Barby to celebrate a lady’s 100th.
Keith, Terry and Rick are supporting this, but other would be welcome.
16th Sept..I think this might be Turweston Air and Classic show..we will try to confirm tonight.
22/23 Kop Hill Climb, Princes Risborough
23 Sept MGB 50 at Blenheim Palace.
30 Sept MGCC Midland Centre Dasset Trial. See Tony Lake if you want to marshal.
21 Oct Restoration Show at Stoneleigh
Other Matters
Don’t forget we have stocks of Meguiars polishing materials available for sale at a good discount.
See Terry.
We hear of an MGTF (modern) project car for sale with bonnet and grille damage.
No other details but see Rick who can put you in touch with someone who knows the vendor.
Burlen Fuel Systems: I recently had excellent service from them…ordered float needle kits early Friday pm,
Received them 7.30 am the following day. Also good job by Royal Mail Special Delivery.
Rick 04/09/12
August 2012 Newsletter
Welcome to new members
Ray Rowlings from Long Buckby, who has recently bought an MGBGT.
Recent Events
I cannot comment on Beachampton, Bletchley or other events as I did not attend, but a few words on Hollowell may be appropriate. Conditions were horrific after heavy rain up to and including the Friday. Keith, David, Dave, Terry, Betty, Tony B, Noel and myself set up on Friday afternoon. Roadways were deep mud. Even Noel’s 4x4 needed a push. Having committed to the organisers to attend, we did. Due to predictable chaos & a long queue at the exhibitor’s entrance, most of us arrived early on the Saturday and got in without too much wait, but the mud was now even deeper and more glutinous, and we had to deploy Kilsby’s well developed trials driving techniques to reach our area. Well done to Bob Green, Keith, Terry, Richard Askew, Noel, plus myself, who made up our display.
Barry French and Bernard would have joined us if they had been able to get in past the mayhem at the entrance gate. Further rain during the day did not help, although our display looked good. To get out on the Saturday evening we had to go back up the hill and out the same entrance. The mud was now even worse, up to 9” deep in places, now with aimlessly wandering people and bogged down vehicles getting in the way. We went out in convoy to help each other if needed, driving as fast as possible with horns blaring to make sure we kept moving. It worked as we all made it. On Saturday night I rang round and advised those going on the Sunday not to come. Sunday was much the same, with the same people apart from Bob. Again our display looked good, and we may have gained a new member. Getting out on the Sunday was easier as we were able to use the bottom gate near the auction.
I am please to report that we won the second place award for car club displays (the well deserved winners being the Robin Hood Owners Club, some of whom had travelled long distances to attend). The bottle we won will be in tonight’s raffle. To set things in context, we should note that one other well known and larger car club who regularly attends only had 6 cars out of 19 on Saturday, and none on Sunday. Another large club failed to show at all on either day. So well done to all Kilsby members who displayed or helped to set up. I am thinking of getting a special medal made up for them all. While recognising that Hollowell is primarily a Steam and Heavy Horse show, with the cars being a secondary attraction, I do think that the organisers need to help us to help them, perhaps by providing separate exhibitor car-only entrances and exits in bad weather to avoid the worst of the mudbath. It took me a couple of days to scrape and jetwash a bucketful of mud from under the car.
Forthcoming Events
19 Aug MGOCC Middleton Hall, also Sywell Air show with airside tickets available via Northants MGOC.
25/26 Aug Coventry Festival of Motoring at Stoneleigh Park.
2 Sept MGCC Midget Register Run
9 Sept Northants MGOC Barnsdale Gardens Run. £15.00 per car inc entry, 07825 643085 or NMGOC website.
15 Sept Weedon Fete from 1.00pm.
Olympic theme this year. Olympic year vehicles (1948-2012 at 4 year increments) particularly welcome.
23 Sept MGB 50 at Blenheim Palace.
30 Sept MGCC Midland Centre Dasset Trial. See Tony Lake if you want to marshal.
27 Oct Restoration Show at Stoneleigh
Other Matters
Peter and Lesley have asked me to mention that tonight they will be handing out invitations to their wedding evening reception at The Benn Hall in Rugby on Saturday 15 December 2012. Everyone welcome. No gifts required.
Don’t forget we have stocks of Meguiars polishing materials available for sale at a good discount.
Rick 06/08/12
July 2012 Newsletter
If you are not receiving the newsletter by E mail, it is because I do not have your mail address, or the correct one. So please check to see that you have entered your details in the club address book.
Welcome to new members
All being well, Ray Rowlings from Long Buckby will be along tonight. He has recently bought an MGB.
Recent Events
Various fetes have been attended, Woodford had about 7 Kilsby cars, although overall numbers were not high.
Princethorpe was also down in numbers from other years, but congratulations to Terry and Betty, who won the “Spirit of the Event” award in the form of a large cup. It has been suggested that this award was for the amount of spirits consumed on the day, but I am assured that this is not the case.
The Husbands Bosworth Festival was apparently a good event, although I was unable to attend as planned.
MG Live! At Silverstone had to contend with a massive downpour on Friday evening which left most areas of the grass infield unusable, causing inevitable disruption to the parking arrangements. Racing was on the full GP circuit, which in my view does no favours to club racing, as through no fault of the competitors it makes the cars look slow. It also gives poorer value to spectators as they see the cars less often compared to the shorter circuits. Also two of the races were too long at 50 minutes. Due to this, and the longer circuit, some of the racing was processional and not particularly interesting, although to be fair I did not see all of it due to volunteering duties. The two racers in our club, James and Peter, both did well and it would be interesting to hear their views on this.
Incidentally, Kilsby provided 5 of the many volunteers from the MGCC who help with this event…well done to them.
Forthcoming Events
7-8 July Hollowell Steam Rally. I believe we will have 11 or 12 cars on Saturday, but fewer on Sunday.
Several of our regulars will be absent as they are attending Classic Le Mans.
Setting up will be as usual from about 2.30 pm on the Friday. Lets hope for dry weather…..
12 July Beachampton BBQ & gathering. Our usual trip, departing from A5 Weedon layby at 6.30pm.
20-22 July Silverstone Classic
28 July Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb, including MGB50 celebration & Midland Centre Chairmans picnic.
5 August Bletchley Park Classic Car Day. From 10.00am, no booking required, £7.00 per car
Some for the diary:
Barbara of NMGOC advises that they will be doing another Barnsdale Gardens run on 9 September. Only £15.00 per car inc. entrance fee, all to charity. This should be a good day out. Entry forms on their website.
MGCC MGB Register lecture “MGB: The Story” on Thurs 4th October at Abingdon, with a panel of MGB Luminaries including Paddy Hopkirk, Don Hayter, Stuart Turner, Peter Browning etc. £8.00pp. See www.mgb-register.org
Dave Cotgrave reminds me that there are still spaces for the Bournemouth Weekend on 13-15 July
I have details of the 2013 MGCC European Event of the Year in Denmark. Also see www.mgccdk40years.dk
Other Matters
Don’t forget we have stocks of Meguiars polishing materials available for sale at a good discount.
I have used this and it is good stuff. Terry holds the stock, although he is on holiday in Norfolk and not here tonight.
In addition to the classic car gatherings listed in the events list on the website, we hear that there are also events at Earls Barton (27 June, 25 July, 29 August, 26 Sept), Venue: Whites Nurseries NN6 OEP, just off J10 A45.
Also at Evenley, just outside Brackley, although I don’t have dates for this one. (I think maybe on Sunday am’s)
We are considering purchase of a new approx 4m gazebo for use at events.
June 2012 Newsletter
Tonight…we may have our quarterly raffle, if the prizes materialise.
If you are not receiving the newsletter by E mail, it is because I do not have your mail address, or the correct one. So please check to see that you have entered your details in the club address book.
Welcome to new members (this repeated from last 2 months)
Martin Emerson Nether Heyford Morris Minor
Bernard Banks Rugby MGB GT
Alex Floyer Flore Midget (under restoration)
Mervin Williams Duston MGB
Recent Events
The Kilsby Fete on 20 May was well supported with about a dozen cars. Thanks to all.
I hear that the Northants MGOC Rose of the Shires run on 20 May was well up to standard this year.
The Barby Classic car gathering on Jubilee Sunday was marred by continuous rain, but we had 6 of the 24 cars there, receiving the first and third place awards. (Noel & Terry).
The club tour of the Loire Valley was a great success and much enjoyed by the four couples who went. A big thanks to Leonie and Steve who masterminded and navigated. Also, well done to Tony Lake, who overcame severe clutch hydraulic problems, not to mention a small fire, but still completed the tour.
Forthcoming Events
09 June Woodford Fete www.raisingtheroof.info/rally2012.html. Free entry this year
23-24 June MG Live! Silverstone
24 June Princethorpe College. 30 mile road run starting 11.00 am, otherwise be there for 1.30.
30 June Husbands Bosworth Festival, Bosworth Hall Park. £3.00pp. Just turn up.
7-8 July Hollowell Steam Rally. Please let me know if you are attending as we have to plan our display.
12 July Beachampton BBQ & gathering. Our usual trip, departing from A5 Weedon layby at 6.30pm.
20-22 July Silverstone Classic
28 July Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb, including MGB50 celebration & Midland Centre Chairmans picnic.
One for the diary. Barbara of NMGOC advises that they will be doing another Barnsdale Gardens run on 9 September. Only £15.00 per car inc. entrance fee, all to charity. This should be a good day out.
Dave Cotgrave reminds me that there are still spaces for the Bournemouth Weekend on 13-15 July
Other Matters
Don’t forget we have stocks of Meguiars polishing materials available for sale at a good discount. I have used this and It is good stuff.
In addition to the classic car gatherings listed in the events list on the website, we hear that there are also events at Earls Barton (27 June, 25 July, 29 August, 26 Sept), Venue: Whites Nurseries NN6 OEP, just off J10 A45.
Also at Evenley, just outside Brackley, although I don’t have dates for this one. (I think maybe on Sunday am’s)
Rick 04/06/12
May 2012 Newsletter
If all has gone well, all members who have supplied E mail addresses should have received this in their mail.
If you did not, either provide me with your mail address, or check that I have the right one!
Welcome to new members (this repeated from last month)
Martin Emerson Nether Heyford Morris Minor
Bernard Banks Rugby MGB GT
Alex Floyer Flore Midget (under restoration)
Mervin Williams Duston MGB
Recent Events
Our FBHVC St George’s day run on 22 April attracted about 12 cars leaving from Kilsby, with a few more meeting us at Husbands Bosworth. Given the recent poor weather, although it was on the cool side, we were lucky to have sunshine for most of the run, although it had deteriorated to rain and hail on reaching the venue. Many thanks to Mike Hill and Dave Cotgrave for planning a scenic and at times challenging 50 mile run.
Forthcoming Events
There is now an updated events list on the website
We have been invited to attend quite a lot of local fetes. I don’t have all the detail on these yet but I’m sure we will soon find out.
20 May Kilsby Fete: Terry Baulch
03 June Barby Fete: Keith Ingram
04 June (evening) Daventry Scouts Queen’s Jubilee. Rick Willoughby
09 June Woodford Fete www.raisingtheroof.info/rally2012.html. Free entry this year
30 June Husbands Bosworth Festival, Bosworth Hall Park. £3.00pp. Just turn up.
Also:
03 June Stony Stratford Classic Day
7-8 July Hollowell Steam Rally. Please let me know if you are attending as we have to plan our display.
Closing date for entry is 20 May
One for the diary. Barbara of NMGOC advises that they will be doing another Barnsdale Gardens run on 9 September. Only £15.00 per car inc. entrance fee, all to charity. This should be a good day out.
Dave Cotgrave reminds me that there are still spaces for the Bournemouth Weekend on 13-15 July
Other Matters
Don’t forget we have stocks of Meguiars polishing materials available for sale at a good discount
Kim Russell is selling John’s 1500 Midget. See Rick, Terry or Noel.
April 2012 Newsletter
I’m still not up to speed with everyone’s E mails and getting a c/c list set up, so continuing with hard copy this month.
Welcome to new members
Martin Emerson Nether Heyford Morris Minor
Bernard Banks Rugby MGB GT
Alex Floyer Flore Midget (under restoration)
Mervin Williams Duston MGB
Recent Events
Nothing to report from me.
Forthcoming Events
- Sun 22 April Kilsby MG Club FBHVC St George’s Day Run to Husbands Bosworth Airfield.
Depart from 10.00am from the George. £3.00 per car.
Many Thanks to Mike Hill and Dave Cotgrave who have planned this event for us.
- Three popular local Runs:
- NMGOC Rose of the Shires on 20 May, Arden MG Heritage Run on 27 May, and the Ratae Run on 17 June.
- The MG Octagon Club has asked us to encourage attendance at their AGM on 29 April starting 11.00am
- Venue “The Colliers”, Power Station Road, Rugeley WS15 1LX
Other Matters
We now have our stock of Meguiars polishing materials, and the polishing machine for hire.
A price list and descriptions will be available tonight. See Terry who is kindly holding the stock.
Many thanks to Noel for seeing this project through. It was more protracted than anticipated, and required us to set up an account with Meguiars
One of the S. Leics members has a Midget for sale…1971 £2500. david.laken@sky.com
Rick 02/04/12
March 2012 Newsletter
If all has gone well, some member will already have received this newsletter by E mail.
This will continue as I gradually extend my E mail addresses over the next months
Tonight
We will be presenting Allan Bell and Keith Mason with their Magic Midget awards, as they were unable to make the dinner.
Recent Events
Our thanks to Paul Squires and his colleague for the electrical Q&A last month.
Our Dinner seemed to go well. Brian Rainbow was presented with the other Magic Midget award for his running of the OFLC.
MG Spares Day at the NAC was well attended by many Kilsby members
Forthcoming Events
- Sun 25 Mar MGCC Midland Centre trial at Lintridge Farm
- - Sun 1st April MGCC Midland Centre Spring Sprint at Curborough.
- Sun 22 April Kilsby MG Club FBHVC St George’s Day Run to Husbands Bosworth Airfield.
Depart from 10.00am from the George. £3.00 per car.
- Three popular local Runs:
- NMGOC Rose of the Shires on 20 May, Arden MG Heritage Run on 27 May, and the Ratae Run on 17 June.
- The MG Octagon Club has asked us to encourage attendance at their AGM on 29 April starting 11.00am
- Venue “The Colliers”, Power Station Road, Rugeley WS15 1LX
- MGCC Volunteers are now being sought for MG Live! Thurs thro Sun 22-24 June
- Half day volunteering yields a 1 day ticket, 1 day or more a weekend ticket.
- See Rick if interested. Several Kilsby members already do this.
Our polishing materials order with Meguiars is progressing, Noel is setting up our trade account with them and we hope to have everything in place and the materials available for purchasing (and the polishing machine for hire) by our next meeting.
Terry and myself attended “Club Expo” at Gaydon last Sunday. This was a most useful forum for car clubs with many varied presentations & seminars. To summarise some key points:
- The FBHVC is doing a fine job representing our interests at government level and protecting us from adverse legislation. Their recent survey indicated that classic car use represents only 0.24% of all UK mileage, a useful statistic to counter potential restrictions on usage.
- Some smaller clubs have been struggling, but with sound & imaginative management can survive and prosper.
- Health and Safety issues should not be a bar to any of our activities, providing that a full, relevant, signed and dated Risk Assessment is produced for any event.
- There seems to be a consensus developing in the classic world that we should not despair too much about the lack of younger members. If you have a well run club, a website, message board/forum etc, they will find you when they are ready, perhaps in later life when they have more time/money etc.
- Ethanol Fuel
This appears to be a developing situation with possibility of extended availability of E5.
Several of our members are investigating availability of E10 compatible materials etc, and we will have informal discussions tonight about setting up a working party of interested members to clarify exactly what we all need to do to our cars and where to source suitable parts and materials.
Rick 04/0/12
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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