Diary

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

Club night 7.30pm at Hamworthy Club.

Selection of historic MG films

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/

1020 Visit to the RNLI Poole –

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

(£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

FULLY BOOKED

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

1020 Mid-month pub meeting and a meal

The Langton Arms at Tarrant Monkton – www.thelangtonarms.co.uk

Book your seats direct with the pub (tel: 0125830225) for 6.15pm – tell them you are with the MG group.

Please let Patrick Bligh Cheesman know – when you have booked to assist with overall numbers and parking – email: c.patrick@ntlworld.com

Pay on the night direct to the pub.

1020 Club Night – 7.30pm Hamworthy Club

Illustrated talk by Bruce Grant-Braham on the life and work of a motorsport photographer.

Macmillan Caring Locally Summer Fete. Twynham Primary School

NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE AND CHANGE OF DATE FROM PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENT

1020 Club Stand –  must be pre-booked.

Details from Chris Adamson

1020 Summer Road Run and Hog Roast.

Starting at Hamworthy Club and finishing at Morden Village Hall

Full details and booking forms to come.

Broadstone Family Fun Day, Broadstone Recreation Ground.

Includes classic car and car club displays – 1020 Club Stand

Details on club display see Chris Adamson

More details on the event at at www.broadstonefunday.org.uk

1020 Club Night – 7pm onwards

Members Choice Award for the Colin Sexton Memorial Shield

Bring your MG along – reserved parking

5pm to 7pm open invitation for 1020 club members to bring along their cars to the Bridge House Hotel, Longham and meet members of the MG Car Club SVW Register (1936 – 1939 models).

have a chat and a drink. If you want a meal afterwards book direct with the hotel.

1020 visit to Grovely Jigsaw Factory near Shaftsbury

£16 per head payable in cash only on the day – includes tea and cakes.

Names to Eddie Milligan

Maximum of 30 people

Westival Show, West Moors including car display

Club Stand – More details to come

1020 Club Night, Hamworthy Club – 7.30pm start.

Astronomer Kate Earl (chair of the Wessex Astronomical Society and a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society) to talk about the night sky and the partial eclipse and meteor shower that is due to be seen locally later in August (12-13)

Monthly raffle

Classic & Supercar meeting at Canford School.

Club Convoy Run from Hamworthy Club

More details to come

The Dorset Dawdle – The Hardy Trail

Start and finish at Hamworthy Club

Cream Teas.

Full details to come

1020 Club Night, Hamworthy Club

Monthly raffle

1020 Club Night, Hamworthy Club – 7.30pm prompt start

Monthly raffle