Month: February 2013

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

Winter Run 2013

MG Tech – Steering Rack Gators

Split or perished gators are now an MOT failure item as damage to their integrity can allow water to seep into the sealed unit and cause corrosion which will result

MG Tech – Oil Change

Something that most owners can do is an oil change – here’s Roger Taylor’s  step-by-step guide. Draining the oil from the sump is easier if you can raise the car

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

Monday 1st April – Club Night – Musical quiz

This evenings musical quiz is prepared and presented by Roger Leach and will be based on 60’s music.

Tuesday 5th March – Skittles Match

We  have again been invited by DHMC to answer the annual skittles challenge Please sign up for the team, come and play and enjoy an evening of fun.

Monday 4th March – Club Night – Guest speaker

This evening we will have a presentation on behalf of Julia’s House. Later we hope to unveil the new website to members

Sunday 24th February – 1020 Winter Run

The winter run is now fully booked. The run starts at 10 am from Avon Forest Country Park

MG Tech – Winter Checks

If you are one of those hardy souls who uses their classic in the winter then Roger Taylor offers some tips to make sure your vehicle is ready to face

Sunday 19th May – MGs in the Park

This is a new venue at Stansted Park, for Solent MGOC . Application forms are available at club nights or by request. Entry is £5 per car.  The first 90 entrants will

Monday 6th May – Club Night Race night

This is our first venture into running a race night. Come along, have a little bet and hopefully win some money. Proceeds will be split between our charities after expenses.

Wednesday 17th April. Inter Club Quiz.

To be held at the Hamworthy Club, starting at 8.00 pm and hosted this year by the current holders of the title, the Dorset Historic Motor Club.

Monday 1st April. Club night. A musical quiz night.

Roger Leach will be presenting us with a fun quiz based on 60’s music.

Tuesday 5th March. Skittles V DHMC

The annual skittles challenge between 1020 and Dorset Historic Motor Club. Start 8.00 pm sharp at the Hamworthy Club. We are invited as guests of DHMC

Monday 4th March. Club night. Talk on behalf of Julia’s House

This evening we will have a talk by representatives of Julia’s House, the second charity selected by the club for our support in 2013

Sunday 24th February Winter Road Run

Winter Road Run and pub lunch. Fully booked.

Club Night February 4th

The guest speaker on this evening was Lt. Col. Malcolm Torrent, a retired army musician and one time Director of Music of the Life Guards. He entertained us for over

New Year Dinner 5th January and Club Night 7th January

Our January meeting is also our annual subscription night. Many thanks to those of you who attended and renewed your membership. On that evening we showed a short film entitled