August 2018

August started with our monthly meeting on the 7th. The main item up for discussion was a change of venue for our meetings. A few suggestions were put forward and hopefully a decision will be made at our next meeting.
 There wasn’t a club run this month but seven cars joined the other 199 MG’s at Llandudno for the Silver Jubilee of the Snowdon MG Run. Jim had booked our accommodation, where we were to meet on Saturday the 18th. After registering and collecting our route books and plaques we had a very nice meal at the Empire Hotel, also pre -booked by Jim.
 It was an early start on Sunday and after a hearty breakfast we joined the other MG’s on Llandudno promenade. The rain held off and with Tulips at the ready we were flagged off one by one by the Mayor and Mayoress of Llandudno. Our group made it to the finish venue at Betws-y-Coed in one piece where we bumped into members we knew from the Fylde MGOC. Congratulation to the Llandudno MGOC on a very well organised event.
 We decided to return to Llandudno via the Llanberis Pass and ended the day with a meal at Romeos Italian restaurant. Before returning home on Monday we went up the Great Orme, some by cable car and some by tram. It wasn’t long before the mist descended so after some light refreshment we headed for home. We still have two more trips planned so more on that next month.   Thanks go to Jim who organised our stay in Llandudno. 

July 2018

Another new member joined us for our monthly meeting on the 3rd July. With this years calendar more or less sorted we are now working on next years. We have chosen  Inverary  as our holiday destination and there’s a return trip to Jersey booked which will include a visit to Jersey International Motoring Festival.

But back to this year, on the 22nd July six cars including a lovely nightfire red MGRV8, a first for the club, set off from Sizergh at 10am and drove the A6 through Kendal and via Shap summit to Lowther Castle for a coffee stop were Colin and Carol were waiting for us in the lovely warm courtyard which had been upgraded with trees and tables etc since our last visit. Seven cars set off and roughly followed the route of the River Eden all the way to Carlisle Airport Museum  via Wetheral and Warwick Bridge. We looked round the inside exhibits first then had a picnic lunch outside in the sunshine. At the designated time we were met at the Vulcan Bomber and invited 5 at a time to go up the ladder and view inside the cockpit, where one of the enthusiastic volunteers gave us a talk and answered our questions. We made our way back to the other outdoor exhibits, such as a Lightening, which Mick used to work on, and a Phantom, Hunter and various others finally leaving at 4.30pm. Colin and Carol, Mick and Barbara headed straight home and the remaining 5 cars had a final stop at the George and dragon for a drink before driving south down the A6 and home.

Thank you Roger an Sue for organising another grand day out and to Alex for providing this report. 

 

             

June 2018

We had a very pleasant evening run on the 27th. Eight cars came from all directions to meet at the Newfield Inn at Seathwaite in the Duddon Valley for drinks and a chat. The skies were clear and the scenery stunning and we were rewarded with a beautiful sunset on the journey home.

Earlier this month six members enjoyed a four day holiday in Jersey. The weather was warm and sunny and they spent three days exploring, in their MG’s, the islands many attractions such as the War Tunnels, Elizabeth Castle, and Jersey Pearl and many more besides. Preliminary plans are being considered for a return journey next year.

We welcomed two new member to the club at our monthly meeting. Also, we congratulate Mick and Barbara on their recent marriage and we wish them many happy years together.  

Jim's whopper!!