SW Calendar
I'm pretty sure that South West members should have found a printed copy of the calendar inside Safety Fast!
this month. Although the calendar would have been bang up to date when it was sent for printing, things do
change and you are best advised to check with the event organiser before setting off. Better still, why not
check the website?
Forthcoming Events
The 70th Anniversary Kimber Classic Trial will be held in Somerset on the weekend
of the 22nd and 23rd April. The route has been 'softened' in recent years to provide an event similar to
that enjoyed by the competitors way back in 1937 when the event was inaugurated. A Midget of some
description would have been the vehicle of choice back then, but nowadays almost anything goes. The most
modern of last year's entries was an MG TC, but I have seen modern Midgets and MGBs amongst the field in
previous years. If you want to drive, marshal or spectate then you need to speak to Andrew Owst as soon as
possible; Andrew's number is 01761 221893. There's a formal dinner on Saturday night and, if you survive
that, a light-hearted Gymkhana on the Sunday. Then it will take you another month to clean the car, but I
suppose that it part of the fun!
Next up is the Wessex Sprint on Bank Holiday Monday, the 1st of May. The event is held at the old RAF airfield at Colerne, north of Bath. Although the event was oversubscribed (it is organised jointly with several other clubs), MG entries were a bit thin on the ground in 2005. Bruce Morgan is your contact, he's on 01275 790855.
You then have to wait until the 21st May for your next dose of MG'ing. The Wye Valley Social Run is always well supported, and reports are always glowing. Normally (although I have not checked) the Run takes in the scenery around the River Wye and Forest of Dean, stopping for lunch and afternoon tea at very well chosen locations. You can find out more by talking to Terry Davies on 01989 562366.
The last event that I'm going to publicise this month is the Bath Gymkhana on 4th June. Unusually, this event starts after lunch so that the churchgoers, the golfers and the lazy amongst you have no excuse not to enter. Peter Jones runs the event in his own inimitable style - call him on 01225 837545 for more information.
Natters
I don't usually say much about the Natters, but I thought that I'd remind you what goes on around the Centre
on a monthly basis as follows:
1st Tuesday of the month
Ring O' Bells, on the A368 at Compton Martin, Chew Valley Lake
Andrew Owst - 01761 221893
Welcome Inn, Llangyfelach, Swansea
Geoff Powell - 01792 418814
Fighting Cocks, Arreton, Isle-of-Wight
Dave Chorley - 01983 740736
2nd Monday of the month
Ye Hostelrie Hotel, Goodrich, Ross-On-Wye
Terry Davies - 01989 562366
2nd Tuesday of the month
The Three Horseshoes, Langley Marsh, Wiveliscombe
John Hopkins - 01984 623763
The Bell Inn, Bowden Hill, Lacock, Wiltshire
Mike Hawke - 01225 863801
The Bridge Inn, Narberth, Pembrokeshire
Neil Thomas - 01834 845244
2nd Thursday of the month
Lime Kiln Inn, Long Sutton nr Langport, Somerset
Barry Foster - 01458 850169
3rd Tuesday of the month
Queen's Head Inn, Broadchalke, Salisbury
Charles Jones - 01747 851938
BBC Social Club, Lantrisant Road, Llandaff, Cardiff
John Chapman - 02920 755295
Natters are generally friendly and relaxed affairs - why not get your MG out of the garage now the evenings
are getting lighter and trundle along? Maps can be found by following the links
on our website. I might even get to one myself soon!
Neil
neil@port-z.fsnet.co.uk
01275 817915 (before 9pm please)
SW Centre website: www.mg-cars.org.uk/mgccsw