Saturday 5th April - Annual Centre Dinner. The Centre's annual dinner and awards is being held at the Steventon House Hotel, Abingdon, 19:30 for 20:00. Phone Brian Moylan for tickets on 01235 531384. Click for a menu and booking form: Word | PDF
Sunday 13th April - Swallowfield Park Run. A road run to the historic 17th century house and extensive grounds at Swallowfield Park, Swallowfield, Berkshire. Contact Peter Bush on 07949 995552. Click for an information sheet and booking form: Word | PDF
Sunday 20th April - St. George’s Day Run. Starting from the Miele car park at Fairacres, Marcham Road, Abingdon, the St. George's Run coincides with the FBHVC's "Drive it Day". Open to all classic cars. 40 mile route, with tulip route book. Entry fee £5, payable on the day. Contact John Watson on 01235 522122 or Dave Smith on 01235 529109.
Sunday 4th May - Abingdon Works Car Show. Part of the Abingdon Air & Country Show, Dalton Barracks. Optional road runs from various points within the Centre. Contact Mike Lamb on 0118 941 2102 or Richard Martin on 01235 529331. Click for a booking form: Word | PDF
Saturday 17th May to Sunday 31st August - 'MG at Speed' at the Abingdon County Hall Museum, Abingdon. The 'MG at Speed' exhibition, organised by AWC's own Brian Moylan, promises to be Abingdon's most significant MG heritage event for many years. This major exhibition is designed to highlight the success of the MG marque at all levels of motor sport, from the muddy trials hills, through to racing on the historic Brooklands track and the circuit at Le Mans for the gruelling 24 hour race. FREE ADMISSION. Abingdon County Hall Museum, Market Place, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3HG, open daily from 10.30am-4.00pm, please phone 01235 523703 before travelling. Click here for a map. Sorry, due to the unique nature of this historic building, there is no wheelchair access.
Sunday 25th May - Old Speckled Hen Run. Starting from Radley College, Abingdon, and returning for tea and scones after an unmissable run. Contact Mike Parker on 01235 525255 or click here for an entry form in PDF format.
Thursday 12th June - Pre-Silverstone Dinner. To be held at the Roysse Rooms, Abingdon Guildhall to welcome international visitors to the UK and to the MGCC Silverstone International weekend. Phone Brian Moylan for tickets on 01235 531384.
Friday 13th to Sunday 15th June - Abingdon Works Centre at Silverstone. The MG Car Club’s annual Gymkhana is organised, as usual, by the AWC. Don't forget to come and see us on our stand in the MGCC Pavilion over the weekend!
Monday 25th August - Summer Day Out. The AWC's traditional day in the sun, this year finishing at the Knebworth Classic Car Show at Knebworth House. Road runs starting at Abingdon and Reading. Contact Mike Lamb on 0118 941 2102 or download an entry form: Word | PDF.
Sunday 28th September - Chairman’s Event. A road run of the AWC Chairman’s choice, this year finishing at the Museum of Berkshire Aviation, Mohawk Way (off The Bader Way), Woodley, near. Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4UE. Contact Richard Martin on 01235 529331. Download a flyer/entry form: Word | PDF.
Friday 26th December - Boxing Day Run. Blow away the cobwebs with the annual Boxing Day Run starting from Abingdon Market Square. £5 per car - 50 car limit. Contact John Harris on 01235 764288.
AWC Natter Events (see Natter List for Natter Leaders' contact details)
Tuesday 24th June - Chesham Natter Evening Pride of Ownership. Join the Chesham Natter at their very popular venue for a great evening of MGs, a good selection of beers, and a BBQ in the garden. This is an informa7.00 pm onwards. Click here for full information.
Other MGCC Events
Sunday 6th April - the MGB Register's Cotswold Run. The 75 mile Cotswold Run will start this year from Millet's Farm Centre at Frilford near Abingdon, and finish at Broughton Castle near Banbury, which be open for picnics from 12:00. Click here for an entry form in PDF format.
Friday 13th June - Road Run at MGCC Silverstone International. The first-ever Tour de Silverstone is a circular run of approximately 85 miles starting and finishing at Silverstone circuit with a half way stop planned at the World famous Heritage Motor Museum at Gaydon, Warwickshire. The Run is open to all participants but is strictly limited to 100 cars. The cost of the run for a car and two people is just £20 and includes free admission to the Heritage Museum (worth £18 for two people), rally plate and Tulip style route book. Extra passengers will cost £8 (includes museum admission). Contact Colin Grant at Kimber House on +44 1235 555552 or click here for an entry form. Full information on the main MGCC website.
Saturday 14th June - California Cup Autotests at MGCC Silverstone International. The California Cup Autotests have been an integral part of MGCC Silverstone for as long as most of us can remember. In years gone by it was not unusual for each and every Centre to be represented, some with multiple teams. The California Cup is one of the oldest, largest and most valuable trophies in the MGCC cabinet. Supplementary Regulations and Entry Forms are available on-line at http://www.mgcars.org.uk/mgccsw/2008/calcup08.htm, from Club Office or direct from Neil Lock (e-mail by return or call on 07793 698748 before 9.00pm).
AWC Natter Events (see Natter List for Natter Leaders' contact details)
Monday 7th July - Aylesbury Natter's Pride of Ownership. All MGs are welcome to come and join in, commencing at 7.00pm in the car park of The Lion, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury on the A41 towards Bicester. Contact Roger Skinner on 01296 481762.
Thursday 10th July - Beachampton Natter's Pride of Ownership and BBQ. Note change of venue. Bring your MG along to the Pride of Ownership meeting at the Shoulder of Mutton, Little Horwood (Click here for a map). Good cars, good food and good company. BBQ available from 7.30pm, all MGs are welcome! If you require any further information please telephone David Storer on 01296 712518 or email: storers@gotadsl.co.uk
Tuesay 6th May - talk by Brian Moylan. AWC's Brian Moylan will give a talk at the Historic Rally Car Register's gathering at The Gate Inn, Bryants Bottom - AWC members are welcome to attend. Contact Graham Gilmore at graham.gilmore@btopenworld.com. Click here for directions.
Sunday 11th May - Boanerges Tour. Organised by Oxford Motor Club, the tour starts at Christ Church College in Oxford, and finishes at Heythrop Park. Click here for full information.
Saturday 24th May - Spridget 50. Calling all Midgets and Sprites! Join what promises to be the largest gathering of Midgets and Sprites ever at the Heritage Motor Centre at Gaydon. Entry £12 per car - phone 01954 231125 or click here for an entry form in PDF format. Visit the Spridget 50 website.
Saturday 28th June - Bracknell Classic Car Show. Come along and show your car for charity. This event is organised by the Bracknell Regeneration Partnership in support of the Sebastian's Action Trust which provides holidays for terminally ill children. The MGCC has been asked to attend again this year. For further information on this event email jcole1701@aol.com
Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th July - West Oxon Steam & Vintage Country Show has been cancelled due to the weather. Contact Pete Davies on 01993 212420.
Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th July - 45th Woodcote Steam Rally. Features steam engines and vintage cars. 8 miles north of Reading on the A4074. More information at www.woodcoterally.org.uk
