Bournemouth & Poole MG Owners Club
Athelhampton 7th August 2005
Best ever attendance!
Record funds raised for
A bright sunny day after last year’s damp weather. Star cars and VIP Mr Terry Waite CBE attended.
Terry got a chance to drive the Roadster he used to own:
Pride of place at the front door:
Hands up all those who’d like this numberplate!
The middle lawn
Our main sponsors – Seward Poole
Display of the Art of Harold Connolly (presented by his son Louis)
Nigel’s favourite pastime – arranging the Teddy Bear’s Picnic!
Teddy Bear’s Picnic – Winners:
Teddy Bear’s Picnic – Winners again!
Paul Barnard of Dorset Scope thanking Nigel……
Later on, the front display was rearranged while Terry took his old Roadster for a spin….
(Patrick’s Roadster used by Michael Caine in the 1972 film ‘Sleuth’ is on the left, the WA Tickford formerly owned by "Goldie" Gardner is in front of the entrance, and TWO XPower SV’s of only 6 or 7 privately owned in the world; the white 1952 saloon is owned by a well-known local editor!!).
Thanks to everyone who helped on the day and to those who couldn’t come but sent in a donation, and especially for a couple of magnificent donations on the day. Thanks to all the trade stands and especially Seward Poole. A very special thanks to Patrick & Andrea Cooke for allowing MG’s all over their lawns once again.
The total raised on the day plus sponsorship & donations has reached £2779!
The proceeds will pay for more sensory & play equipment for the new log cabin at our Smithers Short-Stay Childrens Home.
And a final thank you to ….. NIGEL !
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Edward House – The transition project is nearing completion and there are just 3 people left in Edward House.
Smithers – current project to equip the LOG CABIN is now complete thanks to the Athelhampton proceeds. Well done Bournemouth & Poole MG Owners Club!
Barnabas – We now have some extra space as the office has moved out…..
Langside – Plans for a new school just starting…..
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