Author: Graham Lowe

Athelhampton House Garden Party & Picnic 2013

The club’s annual Garden Party and Picnic at Athelhampton House was very well supported this year. With increased attendance, the grounds of this lovely Grade 1 listed Elizabethan Manor House

Club Night 5th August

The room was packed to capacity, on a very busy club night, with more tables and chairs needing to be brought in by the Hamworthy Club staff. Our speaker for

Swanage Carnival Gallery

Swanage Carnival

This year, the carnival organisers added, for the first time, a Vintage, Classic and Modern Car Show to the list of scheduled events. 11 cars from 1020 made the journey

Wimborne Square

Wimborne Square – 27th July 2013

This venture was new to us. At the beginning of the year I was contacted by the Marketing Bid Team from Wimborne who invited us to put on a display

Forde Abbey Summer Fair 2013

Forde Abbey Summer Fair 2013

The club has attended this event for the past three years. Set in the superb grounds of Forde Abbey, the Summer Fair continues to expand and this year was the

Motoring Extravaganza at Breamore House

Motoring Extravaganza at Breamore House

On a very hot day, Sunday 21st July, 28 cars arrived at Breamore House to park on our club stand. The gazebo was erected to provide some welcome shade, tables

40th Anniversary of the MGOC

40th Anniversary of the MGOC

The long awaited celebratory weekend of 13th & 14th July was a huge success. 10 MGs and a camper van from our club made their way to Swavesey in brilliant

Summer Run and Afternoon Tea

Summer Run and Afternoon Tea

The summer run was held on Saturday 29th June in wonderful weather. 42 cars took part in the 45 mile route through the New Forest, taking in some fantastic scenery,

Wessex Car Show

Wessex Car Show Sunday 9th June

1020 Stand at the car show This was the first time that the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club had organised their annual show at Lulworth Castle. It was a most enjoyable venue

Club Night 3rd June

The timing of the talk, by the Mary Rose Trust representatives, could not have been more appropriate, taking place 4 days after the opening of the new museum. The talk

Classics in the Park Sunday 26th May

1020 turned out in force to support DAMASC at Upton House Country Park, the new venue for their annual gathering and charity fund raising day. The well organised event took

Classics in the Park

Stansted Park

Stansted Park House Sunday 19th May

14 cars from 1020 met at Rownhams services, on the M27, before proceeding in convoy to Stansted Park near Rowlands Castle. On arrival we were directed to the centre of

Club Night 6th May

Our first race night proved to be an enjoyable evening and very popular with over 60 members attending our Bank Holiday meeting. We projected 6 races, each with 8 runners

Spring Run 2013

Spring Run 2013

30 cars met in sunshine at Pamphill Dairy ready for a 10.00 am start on the 90 mile spring run which also coincided with National Drive it Day. The route

Inter Club Quiz – 2013

The Inter Club Quiz 2013 hosted this year by Dorset Historic Motor Club, as holders of the trophy, took place on April 17th at Hamworthy Sports Club. 13 teams, representing

Monday 2nd December – Club Night – Christmas Entertainment

Trisha Lewis will entertain us with a performance entitled ‘A Sprinkle of White Christmas’, a musical trip down Christmas memory lane.

Monday 4th November – Club Night – Speaker

One of our active newer members, Stefan Morawiec aided by his son Peter, will speak to us about the enjoyment of owning and driving an MG F / TF and

Club Night 1st April

 Quiz masters Roger and Penny The 60’s Music Quiz, prepared and presented by Roger and Penny Leach, was a resounding success. Segments of music were played to us in rapid

Thursday 15th August – Poole Harbour Cruise, Supper and Fireworks

We have booked the ‘Purbeck Pride’ for a 3 hour cruise around Poole Harbour. A Fish and Chip supper will be available and we shall end the evening viewing the

Cobweb Spin 2013

Skittles 5th March

The Dorset Historic Motor Club (DHMC) challenged us again to a skittles match, which has now become an annual event. We were invited as their guests to The Hamworthy Club

Monday 7th October – Club Night – AGM and 29th Birthday

Join us for the business evening of the year to elect your committee and select the charities that we will support next year. Afterwards, we shall be having the now

Club Trip to Angouleme 19th – 24th September

We have 8 cars booked in for this trip. A leisurely 2 day journey down to the Cognac area of France followed by a 3 night hotel stay to enable

Monday 2nd September – Guest Speaker – Kevin Patience

Kevin was unable to attend our club night in July. He will tonight tell us “The True Story of the African Queen”

Club Night 4th March

Our guest speaker at the meeting was Edith Carpenter, who spoke very emotively on behalf of Julia’s House. The charity was chosen by our members as the second charity for

Cobweb Spin Sunday 3rd March

Winchester MGOC organised a great day out at their new venue, Sir Harold Hillier gardens at Romsey, for this year’s Cobweb Spin. Although the weather was cold it remained dry

Athelhampton House MG Garden Party & Picnic – Sunday 11th August

This is the biggest charity fundraising day for Bournemouth & Poole MGOC. All MGs are welcome to join us and park on the lawns of this historic Grade 1 listed

Monday 5th August – Club Night – Guest Speaker – David Smith

This evening we have as our guest speaker, David Smith, the subject of his talk will be : Kingston Lacy – An Undiscovered History.   We will also be making

Forde Abbey Fair – Thursday 25th July

The organisers insist on CLASSIC CARS ONLY. A very good day out at Forde Abbey near Chard in Somerset in support of MacMillan Cancer Care. It is a very pleasant

PBC Motoring Extravaganza Sunday 21st July

The annual motoring extravaganza organised by Poole Bay Classics and held at Breamore House. We will be having a club stand for around 25 cars and the Gazebo will be

Monday 1st July – Film Show – Jaguar racing at Le Mans

Unfortunately, the guest speaker originally planned for this evening is unable to attend. We have rebooked him for the 2nd September. In his place this evening we shall show a

Winter Run – Sunday 24th February

A record breaking number of cars took part in this run into the northern limits of the New Forest. Just shy of 50 cars and their owners registered for the 62

Poole Bay Classics Extravaganza – Sunday 21st July

We will be having a club stand, with gazebo, for this annual show held in the grounds of Breamore House. Free passes will be available for members who wish to

Sunday 21st April – 1020 Spring Run

This year’s spring road run will again be held on National Drive it Day. It will be longer than usual, covering around 90 miles through the lanes of Dorset and

Saturday 29th June – 1020 Summer Run

The AFTERNOON summer run will, as last year, finish at the Copythorne Scout Hut. Booking has now closed for the run and afternoon tea.  

Sunday 9th June – Wessex Car Show

The Wessex Car Show is organised by the Dorset Region of the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club and for the first time will be held at Lulworth Castle. We have booked a club

Monday 3rd June – Club Night – Guest speaker

This evening’s talk will follow the history of the the Mary Rose, its recovery and the preservation programme. It will include a film show and a display of replica artifacts

Sunday 2nd June – New Forest Run

This will be the 15th New Forest Run, organised by our good friends at Southampton & New Forest MGOC. Individual entry forms are available at club nights or email  graham@www.1020mg.org.uk

Sunday 26th May – DAMASC Annual Gathering

The DAMASC event is now to be known as ‘CLASSICS IN THE PARK’ and the venue is  confirmed at UPTON HOUSE. Sunday 26th May 2013    Upton Country Park, Nr

Wednesday 17th April – Inter Club Quiz

This annual event, open to all local motoring clubs is this year being hosted by Dorset Historic Motor Club as current holders of the quiz shield. 1020 will enter either