At our December club night, our last meeting in 2012, we were entertained by a group of 5 Salvation Army bandsmen and their musical director Malcolm Randell. On their arrival,
Read FullTerry Mobley with a model of Wellington “R for Robert” Terry Mobley provided club members with a very interesting and emotive presentation covering some of the wartime flying experiences of his father,
Read FullOn the last day of the Bournemouth Air Show we had two classic car events taking place locally. Some members attended the Classic Cars on the Prom meeting which had
Read FullThe rear lawn at Athelhampton House Our major annual charity fund raising event, this year in support of Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance and Troop Aid, took place in brilliant
Read FullOur August meeting was a very busy one with several new MG owners joining the club. A short film was shown during the evening. This was part of “The Best
Read FullA few months ago we were asked by the Rotary Club of Parkstone whether some of our members with their MGs would attend a charity fund raising day, in Poole
Read Full7 cars made the journey from Bournemouth to Forde Abbey Nr. Chard to take part in the Annual Summer Fair and Classic Car Show. The weather was wonderful, if anything rather
Read FullThis year’s summer run started from Avon Heath Country Park and followed a 30 mile route through the byways of Dorset and Hampshire before entering the New Forest. The run
Read FullDue to the very wet weather over the previous weeks, this popular event moved from the usual field, which was waterlogged, to a much better site within the park and
Read FullAt the July meeting, which was very well attended, Paul Roff of Autodents Ltd gave us a demonstration of his Paintless Dent Removal. Paul set up a car door, which
Read FullOn Sunday 17th June, we joined Chichester MGOC for a Jubilee picnic at Cowdray House. Only 3 cars from 1020 attended but we enjoyed a good day at this very
Read FullOur June meeting, falling during the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, was always going to be a challenge for us. We decided to make it a special night with decorations, celebratory
Read FullThe Kingston Lacy classic car day organised each year by DAMASC was attended by a large group of 1020 members who enjoyed a relaxing day in the grounds of this
Read FullThis Bank Holiday Monday meeting was well attended for the showing of a short film tracing the early life of Enzo Ferrari and his ambition to win the 1951 British
Read FullThe long awaited 4th event, held every 2 years at the Warner Cricket St Thomas Hotel in Chard, Somerset and organised by the Southern Regional Secretaries of the MG Owners
Read FullThis year our spring run was planned to coincide with national Drive it Day. Starting from Hamworthy Sports Club, our route took us very quickly into the side roads and
Read FullThis annual challenge match, hosted by the Dorset Historic Motor Club was again played at the Hamworthy Sports Club. 1020 surpassed itself with a magnificent attendance of 28 people.
Read FullI was approached by a member of staff from the Sylvan First School, in Poole, to organise a display of 1950’s vehicles for the pupils. This year the school celebrates its 60th anniversary and
Read FullOyez, Oyez, Oyez – Our guest speaker at the April meeting was David Squire, the Poole Town Crier. He entertained us with an interesting talk covering the history of town
Read FullThe Inter Club Quiz for the DHMC Challenge Shield took place at the Hamworthy Sports Club hosted again by 1020 as holders of the trophy. 13 teams took part, representing
Read FullThe guest speaker at our March meeting was Mike Crankshaw, an ex-chef from the Royal Yacht Britannia. Mike spoke to us about his life on board the Royal Yacht and
Read FullThe weather was so good on the day that we could have been forgiven for thinking that it was our spring run! A record number of cars, 46, were booked
Read FullOn Sunday 12th February many of us joined other local club members at Carole and Mike’s premises, in Fifehead Magdalen, for their traditional Valentine’s cream tea. Some of us took
Read FullOn a cold and damp night 86 members attended our February gathering. We had arranged a fun skittles evening for those who wished to take part. The initial round robin
Read FullA very enjoyable New Year Dinner was held at the Ferncroft Masonic Hall on Saturday 14th January. 40 guests attended and were provided with a 4 course meal produced by
Read FullDuncan and Fizz Gee arriving at CCOTP on New Year’s Day On New Year’s Day, many 1020 members gathered on Bournemouth promenade, with many other local car clubs, for the traditional meeting
Read FullThe most anticipated weekend of the year, for many MGB owners, was the 50th Anniversary celebrations of this iconic model. Organised jointly by the MG Owners’ Club and the MG
Read Full<div v:shape="_x0000_s1026" class="O" style="text-align: justify;"> A superb run, for some through the Forest, for others along the A31, saw a plentitude of MGs and other 'support' vehicles descend on this historic
Read Full<p>Having been hassled by Nigel to contribute some more technical articles, I have decided to publish a list of ten most popular faults that we have seen at H.A.S MG
Read Full<div style="text-align: center;">Its the annual Bournemouth & Poole Preservation Society's Steam & Vintage Vehicle Rally!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">If you haven't been before, it's a great day out, if you
Read Full<p class="MsoNormal">"So much was achieved for so many by quite a few actually......"<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">"DON'T YOU KNOW THERE'S A WAR ON?"</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Well, 1020 pulled it off. Another "Day of Days" was
Read FullA fantastic event that raised just under £2,000 for Dorset Scope. See the photos on the Gallery.<br />It took eighteen months to find a window in the great man's diary
Read Full<div style="text-align: justify;"> There were SIX Area Secretaries from region 10 at Cricket St Thomas for the First Inter-Regional MG Weekend in May 2006. Peter Joslin brought a contingent from East
Read Full<div style="text-align: center;"> Already up to its 7th run, the Sunday club returns to Compton Abbas this Sunday (7th May) for a sociable and relaxed gathering. </div>
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Read Full<p>1020 is a great source of MG knowledge and an even larger pool of MG experience!<br />We've got just about every typ of the more 'usual' types of MG in
Read FullAs requested by the club, I have listed a few known faults with the MG & Rover range of vehicles. This list is by no means extensive but are a
Read Full<span><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" align="justify"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">As requested by the club, I have listed a few known faults with the MG &
Read Full<p><font size="2"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">THURSDAY 19th OCTOBER 2006 :</span></font></p><p><font size="2"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Terry Waite CBE </span>will be giving 1020, Friends and Guests, a talk on his life, experiences and his old MG
Read FullOn Sunday 12th March 2006 the inaugrual run took place, courtesy of Spencer & Paul, despite it SNOWING the night before!
Read Full<p>The Southampton & New Forest MGOC invite you to join them on their annual New Forest run.</p><p align="left" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif">This years drive
Read FullThe West Sussex MGOC is running the South Downs run on Sunday 10th September 2006
Read FullDMASC to Host Final at The Mountbatten Arms , 7.30 for 8pm.
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