Abingdon Works Centre Events Archive - 2011

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2011 Works Centre Events

Thursday 10th March - AWC Annual General Meeting, at The Dog House Hotel, Frilford Heath, OX13 6QJ. Contact Richard Martin on 01235 529331 or Sarah Davies on 01993 212420.

Saturday 26th March - Annual Centre Dinner. The Centre's annual dinner and awards is being held at the Steventon House Hotel, Abingdon, 19:30 for 20:00.The guest speaker will be well known motoring journalist Graham Robson. Contact Brian Moylan on 01235 531384.

Sunday 17th April - St. George’s Day Run. Starting from a location in Abingdon, and finishing at Ablington (yes, really!), the St. George's Run coincides with the FBHVC's "Drive it Day". Open to all classic cars, entry fee £4 per person, but entries are limited so please book in advance. Our contact for the event is Pete Davies on 07877 932284.

Sunday 8th May - Abingdon Works Car Show. Part of the Abingdon Air & Country Show (do not try to book the road runs from that link), Dalton Barracks. Optional road runs from various points within the Centre. Contact Mike Lamb on 0118 941 2102.

Sunday 29th May - Old Speckled Hen Run. Starting from a location in the Abingdon area, and returning for tea and scones after an unmissable run. Contact Richard Martin on 01235 529331. Event co-sponsored by Greene King (visit the Old Speckled Hen website) and Artisan Internet Limited.

Friday 24th to Sunday 26th June - Abingdon Works Centre at MGLive! at Silverstone. Come and see the Abingdon Works Centre in the main MG Car Club pavilion and put some faces to the names! Check the MGLive! website for the latest information.

Sunday 24th July - Summer Day Out. The AWC's traditional day in the sun, with road runs starting in Abingdon and Arborfield and finishing at Grey's Court, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 4PG. Contact Chris Callaghan on 01865 820312. Event sponsored by Summit Motors, Maidenhead, Tel: 01628 629707.

Sunday 11th September - MG Museum Renovation Fund Run.CANCELLED. Supported by the MGCC & MGOC, four road runs converging on Abingdon, complete with a lecture and film show at the Amey Hall Theatre at Abingdon School. In aid of the Abingdon MG Museum appeal. CANCELLED.

Sunday 25th September - Chairman’s Run. A road run of the AWC Chairman’s choice, starting from Abingdon, and finishing at the River & Rowing Museum at Henley on Thames. Contact Richard Martin on 01235 529331.

Monday 26th December - the 18th Boxing Day Run. Blow away the cobwebs with the annual Boxing Day Run starting from Abingdon Market Square, arrive 9.30-10.00am. £5 per car, no need to pre-book for the run, 50 car limit. The finish will be at The Dog House Hotel (a favourite haunt of MG company directors) at Frilford, where cooked meals will be available, but book first on 01865 390830. Contact Chris Callaghan on 01865 820312.

2011 AWC Natter Events (see Natter List for Natter venues and Leaders' contact details)

Saturday 1st January - Vintage Stoney. A New Year's Day gathering of vintage and classic cars in The Square at Stony Straford - Square opens at 10.30am. Click here for a PDF poster. Contact Dave Storer on 01296 712518.

Tuesday 29th March - Hursley Natter MG & General Knowledge Quiz Night. Starts at 7.30pm - contact David Askew on 01962 890108.

Sunday 15th May - Chesham Natter Spring Chicken Run. Starts from Hawridge, near Chesham. Contact Richard Colston on 01494 728253.

Saturday 21st May - Aylesbury MG Club's 25th Anniversary. More information on their website.

Tuesday 14th June - the Hursley Natter has been invited to join the Prince of Wales Natter evening drive run by Martin Cawte at Wickham Square - 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. Band and Hog roast or BBQ to follow. Contact David Askew on 01962 890108.

Tuesday 28th June - Chesham Natter Pride of Ownership at The Rose and Crown, Hawridge Common, near Chesham, HP5 2UG. Contact Richard Colston on 01494 728253.

Monday 4th July - Aylesbury Natter Pride of Ownership. Contact John Plant on 07966 471002.

Thursday 14th July - Beachampton PoO and BBQ. Contact Dave Storer on 01296 712518.

Thursday 28th July – Dog House Natter BBQ, Quiz and Pride of Ownership from 19.45pm. Contact Chris Callaghan on 01865 820312.

Sunday 21st August - White Hart Natter run to Cranleigh Car Show. Organised jointly by the MGCC White Hart Natter and southern MGOC Natters. Road runs start at Arborfield and a location near Southampton, meeting up at the cafe near The West Meon Hut before continuing to the Cranleigh Car Show. All proceeds will go to the John Radcliffe Hospital and there will be a road book and rally plaque for all starters. Contact Peter Bush on 07949 995552.

Tuesday 27th September - Hursley Natter MG & General Knowledge Quiz Night. Fifty questions on all manner of general knowledge subjects with a few MG and motoring questions thrown in for good measure. Starts at 7.30pm - contact David Askew on 01962 890108.

Other 2011 MGCC Events

Sunday 20th February - International MG Show and Spares Day, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.

12th-13th March - MGF Register AGM Weekend:
Saturday 12th - at Kimber House from 2.00pm... talk by Alan Ashendon, MGF Register AGM, tour of Kimber House - 8.00pm Gala Dinner at the Four Pillars Hotel with after dinner speaker Ian Pogson and auction.
Sunday 13th - road run from Abingdon to Blenheim Palace in aid of Help For Heroes.
See http://www.mgfregister.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=6599 for more information.

Sunday 10th April - MGB Register Spring Run. Click here for full information and an entry form.

Friday 24th to Sunday 26th June - MG Car Club racing championship at Silverstone.
Click here for full information.

Saturday 30th July - MG Car Club racing championship at Thruxton.
Click here for full information.

Sunday 7th August - South East Centre's Summer Celebration will be held at Loseley Park, just south of Guildford, Surrey. The venue has a beautifully preserved Historic House with Gardens. There will also be a Craft Fair on the day to which entry will be free. There will be a Concours/PoO, plus a Gymkhana and grass Autotests will also take place during the day. Contact Doug Bush - dougb43@hotmail.com

Sunday 28th August - MG Car Club racing championship at Donington Park.
Click here for full information.

Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd October- MG Car Club racing championship at Snetterton.
Click here for full information.

Thursday 6th October - MGB Register Lecture - The Vulcan Story.
Amey Theatre, Abingdon School, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 1DE, doors open 6.30pm for a 7.30pm start, £8.00 per person with a discount for a block of 10 tickets.

Saturday 8th to Sunday 9th October - Lackford Engineering Midget Challenge, Donnington Circuit.

Saturday 15 October - South West Centre Kimber Car Trial, Chew Stoke, south of Bristol. Contact Bruce Weston on 01963 440 941.

Saturday 22nd October - MGB Register Practical Maintenance Day. Contact Janine Pratt on 01264 335080.

Monday 31st October - MGs on Track Goodwood Track Day. Sessions for novice, intermediate and experienced drivers. First timers are welcome, spectators and passengers free.

Monday 5th December - MGs on Track Brands Hatch Track Day. Suitable for beginners and experienced alike. First timers are welcome, spectators and passengers free.

2011 Non-MGCC Events

Saturday 1st January - New Year's Day Gathering at Brooklands Museum. £1 off usual admission price for owners of pre-1973 vehicles. Contact Brooklands Museum - email events@brooklandsmuseum.com  or phone  01932 857381.

Sunday 10th April - MG Era at Brooklands Museum from 11.00am. Contact Brooklands Museum - email events@brooklandsmuseum.com  or phone  01932 857381.

Sunday 8th May - Wallingford Classic Car Show, Wallingford, Oxfordshire.

Sunday 8th May - 27th Regency Run from Brooklands to Brighton. Click here for an application form.

Sunday 12th June - Midget 50. Celebtrate the 50th anniversary of the MG Midget at Burghley House, Stamford, Lincolnshire. More information from the Midget 50 website.

Sunday 21st August - Fly to The Past. The "History of Flight" show at London Oxford Airport with classic cars, a 4 hour air show, wing walking, pleasure flights, vintage aircraft display, Swing classes marching bands and more. Entry is free for a driver and 1 passenger in a classic car, so we're making a block booking for any AWC members who want to go, but please note that the cut-off date for pre-booking is Friday 5th August. Contact Chris Callaghan on 01865 820312 or email chrismgabingdon@hotmail.co.uk

Sun 28th & Mon 29th August - Blenheim Palace Car Show. Annual classic car meeting organised by Andrew Greenwood exhibitions group. Book ahead or pay on the day. More info at www.classicshows.org

Monday 29th August - Beech Hill Garage Charity Day.  The annual charity day which includes a road run, a BBQ and a motoring oriented raffle. This year's supported charity is the Macmillan Cancer Support Group. Starts around 10:30. For more information call 0118 9884774 or visit their website.

Sat 10th & Sun 11th September - Beaulieu International Autojumble.

Sat 17th & Sun 18th September - Goodwood Revival.

Sunday 18th September - Turweston Wings & Wheels.  An interesting combination of historic vehicles of all types and a spectacular flying display of WWII aircraft. Turweston airfield is situated alongside the A43 just south of Silverstone. The AWC is planning a visit to this event so if you fancy coming along withyour picnic get in contact with Richard Martin on 01235 529331.

Sat 24th & Sun 25th September - Kop Hill Climb 2011. This is the third revival of the historic pre-war hill climb course. It is gaining in popularity every year and a chance to see some historic and modern 'supercars' and motorcycles. Located in the Chilterns near Princes Risborough. For more information go to www.kophillclimb.info or call Mike Greasby on 07753 742855.

Fri 11th to Sun 13th November - Classic Car Show, NEC, Birmingham.

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