Welcome everyone, to the Tuesday, 4 March 2025 edition of the club newsletter.

Club business:

Our first field show is looking like Chiltern Hills on Sunday, the 18th of May.

We will be trying out the new gazebo and, depending on numbers, also taking the larger gazebo.

I will be looking for volunteers to pick up a gazebo if we are taking both.

Christmas dinner this year will be at the Checkers in Westoning on the 13th of December –
they have a vegetarian and gluten-free option and can seat around 40 to 45 covers.

Deposits needed by today’s meeting for the Treasure Hunt meal please – to Paul or Ann.

Wednesday Wanderers Report

February’s WW outing was to Wimpole Hall in Cambridgeshire, where we had 10 members
in some MGs and other cars.

We set off in the rain, and it continued until we were on the way home.

Most of us enjoyed a light lunch in the restaurant, some toured the House, and others just took a stroll in the gardens.

We had hoped to see some of their “79 varieties of daffodils,” but unfortunately, there didn’t seem to be any out yet, although we did spot some snowdrops.

This time it was a rather disappointing day because of the wet weather and lack of flowers. Hopefully, next month will be better, but the decision on a venue is still to be made.

Our 1st car event was the postponed Stony Vintage, and I must say it was a great event.

A bit of a cold start, but once in the sunshine and after the free breakfast bap and coffee, well worth a visit.

Maybe I will actually make it on New Year’s Day this year ….. my early New Year’s resolution.

Secretaries Tour:

 Monday 31st March, meeting at Streatley lay-by at 11:00am for a drive to check out Caffeine & Machine – get a drink and /or grab some food, natter, and then a nice drive back.

The next club event – St Patrick’s Day Parade

Meeting point is York Street – LU2 0EZ (W3W is:- under boxing brick) on Saturday
15th March from 10:00 to 10:30am – participants briefing at 10:45am.

If you’re staying for the free entertainment after, there are 3 car parks, but I would
suggest Power Court LU1 3JJ as the easiest to get to from the parade peel-off point.

Pub Night will be on Tuesday 18th March (around 20:30 or earlier if dining) at The Old
Red Lion – Bedford Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable LU5 6JR tel. 01582 797304

Events coming up:

Club stands will be booked if the organisers of the shows allow; however, the recent trend is for organisers to only allow individuals to book online with various options employed for the club stand. Examples are:- Club Name for Chiltern Hills Rally and a club code issued for Kimbolton .

Some shows are turn up only, and a few are display by age – we will endeavour to advise you of how and when to book your tickets well in advance where possible.

Club Treasure Hunt – Sunday the 13th April

MGOC Kimber Run – Sun 18th May £34 per car of 2 people (additional passengers £6) –
Welcome Hot Drink and Breakfast Roll, route book @ Rally board, parking and entry to
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre.

Please note this clashes with the Chiltern Hills Show.

Chiltern Hills Vintage Vehicle Rally is on the 18th May – There is a new club attendance
process and Tickets are £10 for the Driver and one passenger, you need a Club Ticket please
enter ‘Luton & Dunstable MGOC’ as the NAME OF CAR CLUB YOU WANT TO BE
PART OF then advise me you have purchased your ticket so I can add you to my list of
attendees.

We have a club stand booked.

The New Forrest Run – 1st June – Club weekend break away from the 30th May to the 2nd
June. Those going should have NFR tickets and hotel rooms sorted now.

Driving down together?

The Luton Someries Festival of Transport now clashes with the club holiday (1st June) can
I have a volunteer to lead on this as I will be away on the club holiday.

This is also the date for MG’s in the Park and possibly another regular show that we do.

Dunstable Classic Motor Rally – Saturday 14th June I’m still awaiting the opening for
entries on this one.

Kimbolton Country Fayre & Classic Car Show is on Sunday the 13th July, however like
last year this clashes with Wingfield Show.

We can do both shows again if willing and I will lead on Winfield but I will need a lead for Kimbolton if we are doing both!

Rushden Classic car Show – Sunday 3rd August, entry £5 per car + booking fee.

I can book a Club Stand if we have enough interest.

The South Beds Classic Vehicle Show is on the 10th August – again those willing to marshal
you get free entry…..

Flitwick and Redbourn shows to be added to the events calendar which is almost ready
to go up on the website.

Secretary – Gary Winter      Treasurer – Janet Hawkins 

mailto:mgcars@email.com mailto:janet@janetkevin.plus.com

Website www.ldmgoc.com Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/317321835377267

Meetings are on the 1st Tuesday of the month starting at around 8:30pm