66 members attended this function held at the Thistle Hotel on Poole Quay. During the meal we were entertained by a pianist playing ‘easy listening’ and by Dr Balloonman –
Read FullOur October club night is the official birthday of 1020, which started in 1984 and is also the date of our AGM. The standing committee were re-elected, unopposed, for another
Read FullThis run was organised for us by Len and Jan Wayman. Len spent much of his working life as a Dorset policeman and knows the nooks and crannies of the
Read FullA contingent of 26 cars from 1020 assembled at Smedmore House on Saturday 13 September in support of the Autism Wessex charity at their autumn fayre. The event gave club
Read FullOur guest speaker planned for this evening had to cancel due to ill health. We were very lucky to have Brian Pettit, the Wildlife Photographer step in at very short
Read FullAlthough rather breezy and cool 71 members assembled on the quay at Poole for the cruise and supper followed by the last night of this year’s firework nights. The fish
Read FullPLEASE NOTE THE NEW VENUE FOR OUR CHRISTMAS LUNCH. The Walhampton Arms, Main Rd, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 5RE. Just two miles outside Lymington, on the road to Beaulieu, this attractive pub was
Read FullThe Bandsmen have now confirmed their attendance and we look forward to another enjoyable Carol Concert.
Read FullChris Adamson has now confirmed that he will speak to us about his life with cars. Many of you know that Chris is a professional motoring journalist and his talk
Read Full40 cars arrived on our stand at Beaulieu for MG Ninety. MG was the featured marque within the ‘Simply Classics’ day. In excess of 200 MGs attended and the car
Read FullThe predictions for gale force winds and rain from hurricane Bertha never arrived at Athelhampton on Sunday 10th August and our big day went ahead. The early morning rain did
Read FullFor this evening’s entertainment we had a film show entitled “The Austin Healey Story”. The film traced the life of Donald Healey, from his racing and rallying days, through to
Read FullNine club cars travelled to Swanage to join the Classic Car show which is organised as part of the carnival week. A wide selection of cars were on show with the
Read FullThis will be the biggest night of the year for 1020, celebrating 30 year’s of the club’s existence. This Gala Dinner will be held at the Thistle Hotel on Poole
Read FullThis run is organised by Jan and Len Wayman. Len is a retired Dorset policeman whose beat took him all over Dorset, expect to be challenged by areas of the
Read FullPlease try to attend and have your say in how the club runs and functions. Please refer to the newsletter for information regarding motions or proposals. We will also be
Read FullPlease refer to the September newsletter for the latest information regarding this event. Times of arrival have been changed and please note the information regarding lunch.
Read FullBournemouth & Poole MGOC was well represented at this year’s Forde Abbey Summer Fair Classic Car Show with nine cars completing the two hour cross country journey into Somerset for
Read FullSunshine greeted the re-arranged Dorset Area Midget and Sprite Club Classics in the park, at Upton House on Sunday 27th July and local owners and their came out to support
Read FullShoppers in Wimborne were given an added treat when 1020 rolled into town to stage its now annual MG display in the heart of the square. A baker’s dozen of
Read FullClub members found themselves Swinging in the Rain when they supported the Highcliffe Rotary Club’s fund-raising jazz afternoon at Highcliffe Castle. Graham Lowe co-ordinated a three-way display of cars from
Read FullPLEASE NOTE, THE ORIGINAL ENTERTAINMENT FOR THIS EVENING HAS HAD TO BE CANCELLED AND IS NOW REPLACED BY – WILDLIFE OF ZIMBABWE – A SLIDE PRESENTATION AND TALK BY
Read FullThis club event is now fully booked and I look to seeing you at Poole
Read Full19 cars attended our stand at this popular annual event, the event shelter was set up and dressed with MG bunting. Some of the cars were also dressed up with
Read FullOur entertainment this evening was provided by our guest speaker Roger Guttridge, who regaled us with stories of Dorset Smugglers through the ages, including history of some of his own
Read FullThe Summer Run this year was a little different. For a change we started with lunch at the Hamworthy Club, followed by a 45 mile run and finishing with a
Read FullThe weather was very kind to us this day. Arriving on site at Lulworth Castle just before 8.30 am we found our way to our allotted space. Quickly erecting the
Read FullRobin Cook entertained us for over an hour recounting stories of his working life in Harrods. Starting out as a trainee, he progressed through the ranks of many of the individual
Read FullAfter waking very early to the sound of pouring rain and gutters overflowing we made an early start to go to the Wheels Festival. Four cars and passengers met up
Read FullOn our arrival at Stanstead Park, we joined Solent MGOC and other Region 10 clubs, parking in front of the house. The weather could not have been better and we
Read FullOur guest speaker at the May club night, Denise Edwards, kept us entertained for an hour with her stories of how she started as a stunt lady and then worked
Read FullWe arranged for our spring run this year to coincide once again with National Drive it Day. Over 30 cars assembled at Avon Heath Country Park for the 43 mile
Read FullThis run will start from Hamworthy Sports Club. We meet there for lunch at 12.00 noon in the club lounge and after lunch leave for an afternoon run which will
Read FullThis is 1020’s big day, our major fundraising day of the year in support of both the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance and Forest Holme Hospice. As always, we need
Read FullThis evening we will go through the final planning for our big day at Athelhampton next Sunday the 10th August. This will be followed by a film telling us ‘The Austin
Read FullThe Carnival organisers have invited us to display our cars again this year. Please let me know by Friday 18th July if you would like to attend. We shall have
Read FullA really nice setting for a car show, very attractive gardens and a multitude of stalls offering everything from plants to all types of food and drink. You must apply
Read FullWe are lucky to be able to have a display of our club cars in the square for the second year running. It proved to be a very popular event
Read FullWe shall again be having a club stand at this popular show, organised by our good friends at Poole Bay Classics. The stand will take 30 cars and free entry
Read FullThis evening, Roger Guttridge will speak about the history of Dorset Smuggling.
Read FullChris Adamson has arranged a trip to the Hall & Woodhouse brewery in Blandford. The tour starts at 7.0 pm and costs £15 per head. This includes a ploughman’s supper,
Read FullPLEASE TRY AND ARRIVE AT OUR CLUB AREA AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE ON SATURDAY. SOME OF US HOPE TO BE THERE AT AROUND 8.15 AM. TO AVOID CONGESTION AND SET
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