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AWC SUMMER DAY OUT

We are pleased to be able to announce details of the Abingdon Works Centre Summer Day Out to be held on August 22 2021 at Chawton House in the picturesque village of Chawton near Alton, Hampshire. Chawton House is a beautiful Grade Two listed Elizabethan Manor house with formal gardens set in its own grounds once owned by Jane Austen’s brother Edward and referred to by her as the “Great House”. It is currently run as an historic property and also houses period exhibitions, a shop and the research library of the Centre for the Study of Early Women’s Writing 1600 to 1830.

Parking will be in the Church Meadow immediately adjacent to Chawton House and the Church which also includes the large recently refurbished Dyer’s Barn which will be available to provide shelter if needed (from the blazing sun - we hope).

Bacon butties (10.00am-12.00pm only at the Tea Shed) and refreshments (hot and cold drinks and cakes) will be available to buy from the Tea Shed and the Old Kitchen Tea Room throughout the day. For those who require more substantial fare it is recommended that you bring your own picnic.

For those who wish to stretch their legs the Jane Austen House and Museum (where Jane Austen lived) (pre-booking required https:// janeaustens.house/visit/visitor-info/) and The Greyfriar pub are a 10 minute (0.4 miles) walk away.

A voluntary donation of £5 (or more if you’re feeling generous) will be requested at the gate to cover the AWC costs in organising the event.

Tickets for the House and Gardens, both of which are well worth a visit, costs £10 per person and give you access to the property for a full 12 months. For the time being, although legal restrictions on social distancing have been removed, Chawton House are continuing to operate a booking system for visits to the House and entry will not be available on the day without a booking. Entry times are 15 minutes apart and only six people are allowed to book on each slot, starting from 10.00am. Bookings must be made directly with Chawton House at https://chawton-house.arttickets.org.uk/

Garden visits will be available on the day at a cost of £6 per person.

To register for the AWC Summer Day Out, which is open to all MGCC members, please contact Richard Smith 01235 522689 or r.smith@mgabingdon.org.uk

Further information on Chawton House can be found at https:// chawtonhouse.org/ There is no specified start point or “Run” associated with this event; please make your own way to Chawton House (GU34 1SJ) to arrive from 10.00am onwards. We look forward to seeing you there.

Anglia Centre AGM

The Anglia Centre AGM is to be held on September 25 at The Lion P.H., 44 Ipswich Road, Needham Market IP6 8EH, starting at 11.00am. It is expected that the meeting will end by 1.00pm, when lunch will be available in The Lion. Members who wish to attend are kindly asked to contact Roger Moran (Secretary) by email secretary@mgccanglia.com

Abingdon Works Centre AGM

Date: Saturday September 25 2021 Venue: MG Car Club, Kimber House, 12 Cemetery Road, Abingdon, OX14 1AS Time: 2.00pm

Timetable:

2.00pm - Light refreshments 2.45pm – AWC AGM

Agenda:

Apologies Approval of the minutes of the February 2020 AGM Matters arising Chairman’s Report Secretary’s Report Treasurer’s Report Election of Officers Election of Committee Any Other Business Nominations for election to the Committee and/or officers should be submitted to Secretary, James Page, 51A Eaton Road, Appleton, Oxon. OX13 5JH or by email to secretary@mgabingdon.org.uk by September 18 2021. We are pursuing members being able to join via Zoom and will advise if we’re successful.

Devon and Cornwall Centre AGM

The Devon and Cornwall Centre AGM will be held on Tuesday September 7 at 7.30pm via Zoom. Anyone (other than Committee Members) wishing to attend should contact Bob Slatter with their MGCC membership number, at least five days before the Meeting so that the Agenda and Zoom invites can be sent out. Contact Bob on secretary@mgccdc.org

TRIPLE-M REGISTER AGM

The Triple-M Register 2021 AGM will be conducted by online/virtual means using Zoom. The meeting time, as with the previous year, has been set to make it easier for non-UK Members to attend the meeting. Date: Sunday September 12 2021 Time: 8.00pm UK time.

Agenda

1. Introductions and apologies for absence 2. Minutes of the 2020 AGM 3. Matters arising from those minutes 4. Chairman’s Report 5. Treasurer’s Report 6. Consideration of the 2020 financial statements 7. Secretary’s Report 8. Reports from other committee members 9. Matters raised by Register Members 10. Election of Officers 11. Election of Committee 12. Other business of the AGM 13. Open session

Important notes:

The meeting information will be available on MGCC Members only area of the Register’s website forum and will include the following: 1. Details of how to pre-register and participate in the meeting; 2. This formal notice of the online 2021 AGM together with the meeting agenda; 3. Committee reports, including the Register’s financial statements for 2020 together with reports from the Chairman, the Treasurer and other committee members; 4. There will be provision for Members to cast their votes and an opportunity to engage with the Committee. For other information about the meeting please contact the Committee Secretary, Dick Morbey at secretary@triple-mregister.org or by phone +44 (0)1494 883112. Any proposals for the nomination of new Committee members and notice of any questions about any of the agenda topics should please be sent to him to arrive no later than Wednesday September 8 2021.

BACK FOR 2021, THE MGCC SOCIAL

After its success in 2020, the MG Car Club Social is back for 2021! Nearly 200 MGs representing all eras of the marque attended the event in 2020 at the British Motor Museum. We’re hoping for a bigger and better Social in 2021!

Taking place from 10.00am to 4.00pm on October 9 2021, this informal, social gathering provides a great opportunity to bring out your MG and catch up with friends. The British Motor Museum will also be opening its doors so you can explore the museum and find a hidden gem or two.

The British Motor Museum has all the required processes in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit for all. Please visit their website to read the guidance in more detail. We are working with the team at the museum to ensure the event follows the latest Government guidelines.

Tickets available early August via the British Motor Museum website www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk

Keep an eye on our website and social media for the latest news on this event!

TRACKSIDE MEMBERSHIP

Motorsport UK, the national governing body for four-wheeled motorsport in the UK, is offering MG Car Club members 20% discount on their Trackside membership.

Created for motorsport fans and enthusiasts, Trackside membership provides access to Motorsport UK’s extensive member benefit programme with discounts and exclusive offers from a huge range of motorsport and automotive related partners and high street brands, a monthly draw for free tickets to a range of motorsport events, exclusive Trackside member events (when restrictions allow), a monthly eMagazine full of insight on the UK motorsport scene with advice about how to get involved, plus a membership card and car sticker to show your support for motorsport in the UK. Motorsport UK is a not-for-profit organisation that does not benefit from government funding, so joining their community really does make a difference to help to sustain the sport, recruit and train volunteers and officials, develop motorsport safety and inspire future generations of participants and volunteers.

Trackside membership is usually £24.99 per year but the MG Car Club discount offers 20% off the first year, reducing it to £19.99 - the equivalent of just £1.66 a month.

To join, visit trackside.motorsportuk.org and use the code MGCC21 to access your discount.

TRIPLE M SUMMER GATHERING

For the past 16 years the Triple-M Register has held its popular annual Summer Gathering in the grounds of the late Peter Green’s house in Farnham Royal. Typically 50-60 Triple-M cars will attend, their owners enjoying a light lunch followed by a gymkhana-type challenge for both car and owner in the field adjacent. There will be a bring and buy stall for Triple-M parts, pride of ownership and fun competitions.

This year’s Summer Gathering is being held on August 29 and is being organised by Peter’s daughter, Elizabeth Taylor. Places must be booked in advance at £20 per person including lunch and drinks throughout the day.

The Register would like to extend an invitation for up to five MGCC members who are not Triple-M owners, though wish to find out a little more about Triple-M ownership. We would hope to pair you up with a host for the day who will endeavour to answer all of your questions.

Contact Elizabeth for an application form Taylors@oakend.net

MG5 EV LONG RANGE

THE MG5 EV is stretching its value for money even further with the introduction of a new longer-range model, which is on sale now.

With a 250-mile range from its 61.1kWh battery, the longer range MG5 EV will take an 80% charge in just 61 minutes on a 50kW rapid charger or 40 minutes on a 100kW rapid charger. A 100% overnight fast charge takes approximately 9.5 hours on a domestic home charger supply. The MG5 EV offers the flexibility and practicality of a capacious station wagon with great driving dynamics and absolutely no driving exhaust emissions. Like all MG models, the New MG5 EV Long Range comes with a 7-year/80,000-mile fully transferable warranty as standard. It is powered by a 115kW electric motor (equivalent to 156PS), giving acceleration of 0-60mph in 7.3 seconds, and developing 260Nm of torque.

With its new 61.1kWh lithium-Ion battery pack, the longer range MG5 EV has a WLTP approved combined range of 250 miles in normal day-to-day use. This rises to 334miles if the car is used solely for urban driving, as confirmed by the WLTP City driving cycle.

Also new on the long-range model is the addition of MG’s MG Pilot Driver Assistance System. MG Pilot is a comprehensive suite of driver assist technologies that complements the driver and gives added confidence on the road.

Prices for the longer range MG5 EV start from just £26,495 after the Plug-In Car Grant (currently £2,500) and business users benefit from 1% Benefit-in-Kind tax (2021/22 tax year).