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Feb
2
Mon
1020 Club Night – Murder at the Villa Madeira
Feb 2 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Monthly club night – 7.30pm start at Hamworthy Club.

The Murder at the Villa Madeira – the murder of Francis Rattenbury in Bournemouth (1935) and the court case that followed. An illustrated talk by Hattie Miles.

Includes the usual monthly raffle.

Feb
8
Sun
MG & Triumph Spares Day
Feb 8 all-day

MG & Triumph Spares Day, Stoneleigh Park.

www.mgandtriumphsparesday.co.uk

Feb
15
Sun
1020 Winter Road Run
Feb 15 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

1020 Winter Road Run

10am start at Hamworthy Club – finish at the Stocks Inn, Wimborne for a pre-booked roast lunch.

Entry form: 1020 – Winter Run Entry Form 2026

 

Feb
20
Fri
Race Retro
Feb 20 – Feb 22 all-day

Race Retro, Stoneleigh Park.

More details at www.raceretro.com

Feb
28
Sat
MG Breakfast Meet – Compton Abbas Airfield
Feb 28 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Compton Abbas airfield is hosting an MG Cars and Coffee Breakfast Meeting on Saturday 28 February – the event is being run in conjunction with the MG Car Club South West Centre but is open to anyone with an MG.

The informal event runs from 9.30am until 11.30am and the outdoor Smoking Barrells Cabin will be open for refreshments such as, light bites, baps and cakes. For those wanting a full breakfast, the main Lore of the Sky Restaurant will be available although it is advised to book in advance to be certain of getting a table. There is also the opportunity to stay on for lunch, but again booking is recommended.

For those who have not been there before, Compton Abbas airfield is located at Ashmore which is on the road between Blandford and Shaftsbury and is an enjoyable run out in the country.

This is the first of three MG breakfast meetings at Compton Abbas Airfield the following dates are on: Saturday 02 May and Sat 01 August.

 

Mar
2
Mon
1020 Club Night – When Dorset Made History
Mar 2 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Monthly club night – 7.30pm start at Hamworthy Club.

Illustrated talk by Steve Roberts on the subject: ‘When Dorset Made History’.

Includes the usual monthly raffle

Mar
20
Fri
Practical Classics Car and Restoration Show
Mar 20 – Mar 22 all-day

Practical Classics – Classic Car and Restoration Show, NEC Birmingham.

More details at www.necrestorationshow.com

Mar
22
Sun
Pride & Joy Exbury Club
Mar 22 all-day

Pride and Joy meeting at Exbury Club, New Forest

Apr
6
Mon
1020 Club Night – Spring Gardening
Apr 6 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Monthly club night – 7.30pm start at Hamworthy Club.

Talk on Spring Gardening from Bob Sawyer of the Bransgore Horticultural Society.

Plus the usual monthly raffle.

Apr
19
Sun
1020 Spring Road Run to Haynes Museum
Apr 19 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

1020 Spring Road Run. 10am start at Hamworthy Club finish at Haynes International Motor Museum, Sparkford.

Discounted club member entry fee to the museum.

Lunch available at the museum.

Apr
25
Sat
Discount MG Rover Spares Open Day
Apr 25 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Cars and Coffee at Discount MG Rover Spares

  • Discount MG Rover Spares
  • Unit 25 Glenmore Business Park, Holbury SO45 2AR 
Apr
26
Sun
Beaulieu Classics
Apr 26 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Classic Car Day at Beaulieu, National Motor Museum

More details at wwwbeaulieu.co.uk

National Drive It Day – Club Meet
Apr 26 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm

National Drive It Day – drive your MG or other classic to a club gathering at Shillingstone Station, Station Road, Shillingstone for 1.30pm.

Reserved parking

Option of pre-booked cream tea in the dining carriage – £7.50p per person.

Entry forms and cream tea booking form to be returned to Ian Hanstead at club nights or via email: ian@1020mg.org.uk

Entry Form here:1020 – Shillingstone April 2026

May
2
Sat
MG Breakfast Meet – Compton Abbas Airfield
May 2 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Compton Abbas airfield is hosting an MG Cars and Coffee Breakfast Meeting on Saturday 28 February – the event is being run in conjunction with the MG Car Club South West Centre but is open to anyone with an MG.

The informal event runs from 9.30am until 11.30am and the outdoor Smoking Barrells Cabin will be open for refreshments such as, light bites, baps and cakes. For those wanting a full breakfast, the main Lore of the Sky Restaurant will be available although it is advised to book in advance to be certain of getting a table. There is also the opportunity to stay on for lunch, but again booking is recommended.

For those who have not been there before, Compton Abbas airfield is located at Ashmore which is on the road between Blandford and Shaftsbury and is an enjoyable run out in the country.

 

May
4
Mon
1020 Club Night – Walking With My Dad
May 4 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Club night 7.30pm at Hamworthy Club.

Illustrated talk by Stefan Morawiec – ‘Walking With My Dad’.

The story of his father’s remarkable journey from Katowice in Poland to the West Midlands from 1939 to 1946.

May
10
Sun
Exeter MGOC More 2 See
May 10 all-day

Exeter MGOC MoreTo See Road Run

This year our Annual Extravaganza takes in parts of Devon & Somerset and will be restricted to 80 entries so book early to avoid disappointment.  

We will be starting & finishing at the Clyst St Mary Village Hall EX5 1AA, which is just 0.5 Miles from Junction 30 of the M5. Your rally plaque, route guide etc. will be available at registration.

 For further information call Area Secretary, Derrick Layzell on 07790 227403

Or email exeter.mgoc.secretary@gmail.com

 Your entry fee of £33.00 for 2 persons or £30.00 for 1 person in a car will include Rally Board, Route Guide, and Tea, Coffee at the start and a Devon, Cornish, Somerset Cream Tea at the finish. 

 Entry form: 

EXETER MGOC M T S BOOKING FORM 2026 doc

More details at www.exetermgoc.com

May
16
Sat
Beaulieu Autojumble
May 16 – May 17 all-day

Beaulieu Spring Autojumble

More details at www.beaulieu.co.uk

Westbourne CARnival
May 16 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Westbourne Motor Show is back with a brand-new name and an even bigger celebration! Introducing the Westbourne CARnival 2026, rolling into town on Saturday 16th May .

  Location: Seamore Road Westbourne
 From 10am – 4pm. with Live music from 3pm into the evening

This year’s event promises to be a great celebration of cars, community, and carnival fun. We’re extending the display space to showcase more incredible vehicles than ever before – from classic motors and custom builds to cutting-edge supercars. Whether you’re a lifelong petrolhead or just love a great day out, there’s something for everyone.

Club Stand – Names and vehicle details to Chris Adamson who will issue display passes and declaration forms

https://motorshow.live/westbourne-carnival/

 

May
17
Sun
MGs in the Park, Solent MGOC
May 17 all-day

Solent MGOC MGs in the Park, Stanstead House, Rowlands Castle

More details at www.solent-mgoc.org.uk

May
18
Mon
1020 Tour of the RNLI Poole
May 18 @ 10:30 am – 4:00 pm

1020 Visit to the RNLI Poole – First date option

10.30am Tour of the All Weather Lifeboat Centre & 2pm Tour of the RNLI College

(Maximum of 12 places – £20 per person includes both tours)

If you plan to eat in the RNLI Riggers Restaurant during your visit you are advised to book a table direct with the restaurant via the RNLI website

FIRST PLEASE CHECK WITH ALASDAIR WELLWOOD THE AVAILAIBILITY OF PLACES ON YOUR CHOSEN DATE AND GIVE HIM YOUR NAME/S

If you wish to contact Alasdair via email use: awellwood820@gmail.com

Then take your completed form to Treasurer Ursula Bonner to make your payment.

Entry Form: 1020 – RNLI Tours Entry Form