Winter Road Run 2024

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The first quarterly road run of 2024 for 1020 brought out a diverse collection of MGs spanning more than half a century of MG production from an MGA to a

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MGF – REPLACING THE HEADLAMP UNITS

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By Chris Adamson During what seemed like a routine annual MOT inspection, my friendly examiner informed me that it was unlikely that the headlights on my 1998 MGF would pass

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Charity Cheque Presentations 2023

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Treasurer Andy Munden presents cheques for £1,500 each to Neal Williams from Macmillan Caring Locally (left) and John Bizzell from Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance at the October AGM. The

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For Sale 1970 MGB Roadster

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Full nut and bolt restoration, including reconditioned engine in 1991 – only 5,000 miles since restoration. Extensive history file and supporting documentation. Located near Dorchester. MGOC valuation is £11,000 –

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MG100 at Beaulieu

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Bournemouth & Poole MGOC played a leading role when MG enthusiasts from across the South of England gathered in the parkland surroundings of the National Motor Museum for ‘MG100 at

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Speed kings at Gurston Down

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A convoy of club cars headed off to watch the action at the Gurston Down Hillclimb at Broad Chalk near Salisbury and everyone thoroughly enjoyed seeing competition-prepared cars driving up

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Athelhampton Garden Party 2023

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Bournemouth and Poole MGOC’s annual Garden Party and Picnic at Athelhampton House proved to be a huge success with £2,000 being raised for the club’s two charities: Dorset and Somerset

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MG Midget For Sale

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1979 MG Midget – Black 27,000 miles New MOT Heritage Certificate Conditon 2/3 £8,500 ono Contact Mark tel: 07771903790

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Summer Road Run and BBQ 2023

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The 1020 Summer Road Run certainly lived up to its name with clear blue skies all day which added to the enjoyment of a morning driving our classic and modern

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Mid-Month Pub Meeting – May

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The first of the informal 1020 mid-month, mid-week pub meetings to place on 17 May at the Barley Mow near Wimborne where the near perfect weather encouraged many club members

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Downton Motor Show

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Twenty club cars and their occupants attended the Downton Classic Car Show which coincided with the traditional Downton Cuckoo Fair. Unfortunately, due to overbooking on the part of the organisers

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Spring Run 2023

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Threatened rain failed to materialise and instead the skies cleared and provided a blue expanse for the well supported 1020 Spring Road Run which took place on National Drive It

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Athelhampton Garden Party & Picnic

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Sunday 18 August 2024 MG Club Display Areas / Trade Stands Tombola / Wine Draw / Name the Dog / Jigsaw and Book sales Gates open at 10am At Athelhampton

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Winter Warmer Road Run

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The opening seasonal 1020 road run of the year, the ‘Winter Warmer’ on Sunday 12 February 2023 proved to be a big success with a large contingent of 32 cars

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Charity Cheque Presentations 2022

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Club treasurer Andy Munden presented giant cheques to our two nominated annual charities Macmillan Caring Locally and Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance at our 2022 Annual General Meeting. The cheques

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Autumn Road Run 2022

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An unexpected burst of early October sunshine was a welcome sight for those taking part in the 1020 Autumn Road Run – especially those hardy members who braved morning showers

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Bournemouth Bash 2022

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As well as a strong contingent of 1020 cars, the Bournemouth Bash on 07 August  was supported by groups from neighbouring MGOC clubs including Winchester, Chichester, Runnymede and Blackmoor Vale

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Pride of Ownership Night

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A balmy summer’s evening provided the perfect conditions for 1020’s annual Pride of Ownership night at Hamworthy Sports Club and the sunshine brought out MGs in all their glory. Hours

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Summer Run and BBQ

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A testing 31 mile road route with 30 treasure hunt clues to unravel faced the 28 cars and crews which took part in last month’s popular 1020 Summer Road Run.

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By Royal Appointment

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Bournemouth and Poole MGOC gave a royal command performance when it transported not one . . .  but four British queens to a fund-raising Jubilee celebration. The club was invited

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REME MUSEUM AND ATWELL WILSON MUSEUM COACH TRIP

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In glorious Spring sunshine 34 club members and guests enjoyed a two museum outing on the first 1020 coach trip of the year. First stop was the excellent and well

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FOR SALE – 2000 MGF Steptronic

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Red with Hardtop 44,000 miles – MOT until August 2022 Bilstein suspension, cambelt and water pump replaced, stainless steel brake and cooling pipes and workshop manuals Condition 1/2 £4,750 ONO

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Winter Valentine’s Run

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A forecast of high winds and torrential rain failed to deter 1020 club members coming out in force for our first seasonal road run of 2022 – the much anticipated

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Magical Christmas 2021

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The looming threat of the Omicron variant failed to deter club members from participating in two very successful Christmas activities. Our magical December meeting was well attended and featured a

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Charity Presentations 2021

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At our annual meeting in October I was delighted and proud to present cheques for £1,200 each to our two nominated charities; Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA) and Macmillan

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Autumn Run to Shillingstone Station

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A bumper collection of club cars, no less than 37 in total, took part in the 1020 Autumn Road Run on Sunday 17 October. This was one of the best

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Athelhampton Garden Party and Picnic

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The 1020 big event of the year, our Annual Gathering and Picnic took place at Athelhampton House near Dorchester on Sunday 15 August. We were joined by clubs from around

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MGTF Hard Top For Sale

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Comes with stand. £120 Contact David Wall: email: davidwwall2010@gmail.com

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Pride of Ownership 2021

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The pristine black  MGB GT V8 of Tony Alderton was crowned Car of the Night after a three way tie at the annual Pride of Ownership competition which took place

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Summer Run and Picnic August 2021

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After almost a year since the previous club outing two dozen cars and occupants took part in the 1020 Summer Road Run and Picnic on Sunday 01 August 2021. A

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MG Racing at Thruxton

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The first official 1020 club event of 2021 saw 11 members visit Thruxton circuit in Hampshire for the latest rounds of MGOC racing championships. The MGs were supporting the British

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Charity Auction of MG Goodies

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A range of new MG branded items was auctioned by 1020 at the start of 2021 with all proceeds going into the club’s charity fund. Towards the end of last

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Pride of Ownership

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The club held a Pride of Ownership photographic competition during December and January in which members were invited to submit the favourite photograph of their car. The competition was sponsored

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Autumn Road Run 2020

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After a wait of eight months, 1020 finally got back on the road with the socially distanced, sunshine bathed Autumn Road Run on Sunday 11 October. A total of 27

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Simply British Classics

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A sizeable contingent of 1020 club members attended September’s well organised and socially distanced Simply British Classics gathering within the grounds of the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. Pre-booked participants,

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Classics at the Farm

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Eleven club members took up the invitation to attend a ‘private’ informal classic car show at the Cat and Fiddle Pick-Your Own farm at Hinton near Christchurch on Sunday 26

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Winter Run 2020

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Storm clouds finally parted and sunshine appeared for the first time in weeks as 26 club cars headed into the picturesque Purbeck Hills for the weather delayed 1020 Winter Road

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Top title for newsletter

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Bournemouth and Poole MGOC monthly newsletter has been named as the best MGOC club newsletter of the year by the Owners club. The winning entry was the November issue of

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Christmas Lunch 2019

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The now traditional 1020 Christmas lunch at the Walhampton Arms at Lymington on Sunday 08 December was another huge success with 74 club members sitting down to the carvery lunch,

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Tangmere and Fort Nelson Visits

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A double dose of military might awaited participants on the latest 1020 coach trip which visited the Tangmere Military Aviation Museum near Chichester and Fort Nelson Royal Armouries at Fareham.

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35th Anniversary Gala Dinner

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Bournemouth and Poole MGOC celebrated its 35th birthday in style with a well-attended Gala Dinner at the Thistle Hotel on Poole Quay on the evening of Saturday 12 October. The

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Autumn Run 2019

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A rare splash of Autumn sunshine greeted the 20 cars and crews who took part in the latest seasonal 1020 Road Run on Sunday 06 October. Heading out from Hamworthy

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Langham Estate Vineyard Visit

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A fascinating insight into the art of award-winning English wine making was given to club members who visited the Langham Estate vineyard at Crawthorne near Dorchester. Guide for the tour

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MG95 Beaulieu

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Bournemouth and Poole MGOC helped the MG marque celebrate its 95th anniversary in sunshine style when a large contingent attended the blue sky  MG95 at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu

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Athelhampton 2019

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1020’s big event of the year – our annual Garden Party and Picnic at Athelhampton House near Dorchester on Sunday 11 August – proved another huge success with in excess

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Watercress Line Visit – 28 July 2019

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Club members were chuffed with their day out on Sunday 28 July to visit the Mid Hants Railway, affectionately known as the ‘Watercress Line’. After assembling at Rownhams Services the

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Poole Bay Classics Extravaganza, Breamore House

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Club members joined hundreds of other motoring enthusiasts for the annual Poole Bay Classics Extravaganza at Breamore House near Fordingbridge. The colourful parade of 1020 cars was lined-up alongside friends

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Sherborne Classics and Supercars

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The 1020 stand this year at the Sherborne Classics and Supercar Show in the grounds of Sherborne Castle was occupied by 13 members and one guest from Blackmore Vale MGOC.

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Macmillan Caring Locally

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Summer Road Run 2019

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Hardy country in North Dorset was the setting for 1020’s Summer Run on Sunday 14 July with the ultimate lunch destination The Crown Inn at Marnhull, famous for appearing as

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