KERRIDGES MG LAUNCH 20/21 September 2008
Kerridges have new MGs back in their showroom and would like to invite you to their "Open Doors" weekend where you can see the MG TF LE 500, the Limited Edition model which has been built to launch MG on its new journey.
A demonstrator will be available for test driving and there will be a prize draw with many prizes including the new MG Leisurewear. There will also be a display of classic MG cars.
If you would like to be one of the first to experience this new car, please ring 01449 720222 to book your test drive now.
Weekend opening hours are : Saturday 8.30am - 5pm and Sunday 10am - 4pm.
NORWICH MGOC MEMORIAL RUN 7 September 2008
Five cars attended this ever popular run, two of them celebrating birthdays.. The start was at Norwich Airport with an optional tour of the KLM facilities, and of course the bacon buttie.
Although the weather was a bit damp at times, with some half flooded roads, the well chosen route made it a really good day out. The lunch stop was at the picture postcard village of Heydon where the sun came out and we had a birthday picnic. The finish venue was Snetterton where a classic bike racing meeting was in progress.
The Eastern Evening News photographer was at the start and there was an article in the 8th September edition, from which the photograph below is taken (our thanks to Archant for the copy). EEN Website http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/
A Messerschmitt and guess who???
ICENI BBQ - 20th July 2008
On Sunday 20th July we held our annual BBQ at Elveden Estates.
29 members enjoyed a short run organised by Alan & Shirley that involved stopping to pick apples from a tree!!!
Elveden provided a superb BBQ meal that we all enjoyed and we had invited Grant Elliot, the Treasurer of Headway, so that we could present a cheque for £2,250 to him as proceeds from the Boadicea Run.
Although the weather was not at it's best we all enjoyed the afternoon and the dogs had a good run!
BOADICEA 2008 - 11th May 2008
We were very pleased to have an entry list of 117 cars to take part in this
Years Run, with a well thought out route of approximately 100 miles on offer,
starting again from the Elveden
Estate Complex just off the A11 road.
The route was made up in four sections with an option on the 2nd
section
of taking a shorter route if desired, which still led to the same destination
as the longer way to Clare Country Park and a stop for a lunch break, many
took advantage to rest in the shade by the river here. The weather really
was excellent and sun hats were
much in evidence.
After the Clare stop, cars set off on the final two sections
passing through
several of South Suffolk’s prettiest villages with the chance to stop on Long
Melford Green before ending section 3 at Lavenham famed for its timber
framed houses and fine Church. On leaving here the run headed east for a
while, finally heading north again through Kings Forest and return to Elveden
for the finish, with time to check if raffle prizes had been won and sample
the BBQ.
From reports since received it would seem all had an enjoyable
day. The
proceeds from this event will be donated to West Suffolk Headway, a local
charity that helps people with
stroke or other brain injuries.
Our grateful thanks to:
Kerridges of Needham Market for the provision of Rally Plates.
Elveden Estates for the use of their grounds and a hamper for
the raffle
To all the businesses who helped sponsor the event and the
individuals
who kindly donated raffle prizes.
The Iceni Water Company for supplying bottled water to all
entrants.
Our Club Members who organised the event and helped in any other
way.
Finally to all the participants for making the day such a
success.
Comments received on the Boadicea
Just a quick e-mail to say how much we enjoyed the Boadicea Run last Sunday,
the display of cars that turned out was great to see, and meeting other fellow
drivers was great, especially for me, getting the chance to talk to 2 other Magnette
Owners! The full route was also very enjoyable, and we got the chance to sample
several weak half pints of shandy along the route which for us came out at a mileage
reading of 145 miles!!! We also liked the raffle prizes.
Yours Safety Fast.
Just a quick note to thank you for organising such an enjoyable day out yesterday.
The route was a very good choice and very suitable for the event I thought, it went
through some very pretty parts of Suffolk in particular, some nice lanes and a minimum
of main roads - well done.
The weather was excellent which really was the cherry on the
cake and Elvedon Hall
is a super place to start and finish. All in all a great day out. Thanks once again to
you and all the team responsible,
I hope you made a good sum for Headway.
Just wanted to thank you and the Iceni team for such a good run on Sunday. We
thoroughly enjoyed the route which was extremely pretty and made even more
enjoyable because of the weather.
Herbie, the Cocker Spaniel pup, also enjoyed his first ever MG run and meeting
loads of friendly MG people.
Just wanted to drop you a short note to say thank you for the wonderful day on
Sunday 11th May. The route was well planned and took us through some parts of
the countryside that we had not seen before.
Must have taken a lot of planning and organisation.
The weather certainly helped.
Thank you again
See you next year
Click on the thumbnail below to see the photos taken by Don Clarke.
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7 November 2007
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Area Name & Code 0914 Iceni MGOC
Secretary: Peter.R.Lister.
We had a good turnout for our September evening run, which
Jan & Don had organised. Starting from Nowton Country Park again
the route commenced with a run through Bury St. Edmunds and then
out on to the country roads to the South West of the county,
finally to finish at Hartest Crown, where we were expected for
dinner. This occasion was also used to celebrate Rogers 60th
Birthday. Jan had baked a cake in the shape of a car for him and
the room had been decorated with balloons and a banner and
treats had been laid on for all to share & enjoy.
Sunday 9th September several of us met at Seething Airfield for
the 10th Norwich MGOC Memorial Run. Some of our members had
taken part in all 10 of these runs; on conclusion of the run at
Snetterton Race Circuit they were given a special award by
organiser, Terry Elvy for this. I must commend the Norwich Club
for their organisation of this event.
Seething Airfield was the venue again on 23rd September for a
Charity Air Day; Norwich MGOC had invited us to join them for
this event. The weather was perfect, flying displays superb and
much of interest to see, we had a really good day out. During
October the Club Committee hope to meet to discuss plans for the
winter months and also next Years Boadicea Run.
29 September 2007
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Area Name & Code 0914 Iceni MGOC
Secretary: Peter.R.Lister.
Our first event for August was to attend The Helmingham
Festival of Classic & Sports Cars. There was a wonderful display
of some 600 cars exhibiting, and many Clubs represented, also
craft & trade shows. Our Club joined with others from the
Eastern Region on the MG stand that had been organised by
Regional Secretary Peter Thomas. It was good to see a fine
display of MGs at this event.
While we were here Shirley Dixon celebrated Her Birthday and had
arranged a splendid picnic for us all to share, we all enjoyed a
glass of Pimms and the fine fare provided. Thank you Shirley &
Alan for sharing this occasion with us.
The first Tuesday of August saw us meeting at Nowton Country
Park for the start of an evening run of about 30 miles, the
weather on this occasion was not of the best with rain and dark
skies, however we still enjoyed a good run without mishap and
completed the route to finish up at the Horseshoes near
Billingford Mill for a fine meal. Thanks to Chris & Di for
organising this run and supplying the draw prizes.
Sunday 19th August was the date set for the Club BBQ. Members
met up for an afternoon run prior to the BBQ at a Map location
near Tostock, cars set off at intervals for a run in the region
of 30miles discovering roads seldom travelled by man or beast,
finally to arrive at the Manger in Bradfield Combust the Venue
of the BBQ. This occasion was used to make a presentation of
£2000 to West Suffolk Headway; this was the proceeds from our
Boadicea Run held in May. All agreed another good event enjoyed
by all..
14 September 2007
On Sunday 11th September seven ICENI cars attended the 10th running of the Norwich MGOC Memorial Run. The weather was superb and the run was excellent. Roger and Alan received a special award for being 2 of only 7 people who had attended all 10 runs.
For a write up of the run and to see the photos please look at the Norwich MGOC website - http://www.mgcars.org.uk/norwichmgoc/
19 August 2007
Iceni MG Owners Club
Presentation to Headway
On Sunday 19th of August the Iceni MG owners Club presented a
cheque for £2000 to West Suffolk Headway.
This money was raised by the clubs Boadicea Run event on the
20th May in which approx. 100 cars took part.
Attached is a photograph of the presentation at The Manger,
Bradfield Combust, and shows Tony Davis and Roger Bear of the
club and Joan Fry of West Suffolk Headway.
30 July 2007
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Area Name & Code 0914 Iceni MGOC
Secretary: Peter.R.Lister.
Eight of our members travelled to
Woburn for the Bedford MGOC 6th Bunyan Run on Sunday 6th June.
Woburn Abbey did provide a superb setting for the start / finish
venue for this event. We enjoyed the route through the
Bedfordshire countryside, also our picnic in the park on our
return. I was very chuffed to win a set of Castrol Oil Jugs in
the raffle. Congratulations to Maggie Goodchild and the members
of the Bedford MGOC for this excellent event.
Shirley and Alan organised our Club evening run on 5th June,
starting from Nunn’s Bridge Thetford. They gave us an exciting
route of about 30 miles through Rural Norfolk, with a good
mixture of sections, some needing careful driving (beware of the
Horses), others faster, which the MGs really enjoyed! We
finished up at The Angel Pub at Larling for a really good meal.
Shirley had organised a quiz to tax our brains and also a raffle
with proceeds from this going towards the Club BBQ on 19th
August (please book your place on this with Roger). We were
pleased to see new member Sue Steer with her MG Midget joining
us for her first outing with Iceni MGOC.
We were invited to join the Jaguars Drivers Club for their
annual Concours Event at Thurston Grange Hotel on 18th June. We
were given a warm and friendly welcome. These Jaguar owners are
justly proud of their vehicles, as we are of ours!
30 June 2007
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Area Name & Code 0914 Iceni MGOC
Secretary: Peter.R.Lister.
We began May with another good
evening run organised by Tony and Jackie, the members met at
West Stow Country Park at 7.00pm, and set off on a mystery tour
of the countryside. It was good to see John and Gillian on this
run with their new MGB Roadster. The run finished up at Troston
Bull for the usual meal and mardle.
A raffle was held to raise funds for our BBQ in August.
The week before the Boadicea run the committee met at Alan and
Shirley’s home at Thetford to finalise arrangements for the
following Sunday.
Sunday 20th May 07 dawned bright and sunny after a week of
uncertain weather for our 8th Boadicea Run. Members arrived at
the Elveden Estate Complex (our start venue) at 7.30am. We all
set to work erecting the marquee, posting the direction signs
and hanging the club banner etc. We also set up a static display
of member’s cars including Tony Davis’ race prepared Austin
Healy Frogeye Sprite, which only the day before had been
competing at Silverstone in the historic Top Hat series of
races.
Meanwhile the ladies had been busy setting up the control point
for booking in and organising the raffle prizes, also providing
helpers with coffee and bacon butties.
Soon the first participants began to arrive to prepare for the
run, on booking in they were given the route books, rally
plaques and directed to the refreshments.
The route mileage was a little over 100 miles divided into three
sections with intermediate stops being made at West Stow Country
Park and Lavenham, the latter proved a very popular point of
interest with its many timber framed houses and shops. I hope
everyone enjoyed the route as it passed through the undulating
countryside and villages that make Suffolk so worth a visit.
By mid afternoon cars began to arrive back at Elveden where a
BBQ was available at a reduced cost at the Alfresco Courtyard,
which many took advantage of and also time to peruse the shops
of the Elveden Estate which had a wide range of products on
offer. Winners of the raffle were able to collect their prizes
before setting off for home. We received many favourable
comments on the run and just the odd criticism (there is always
one!) however, a good sum of money has been raised which will be
donated to West Suffolk Headway a charity that is affiliated to
‘Headway’ The Brain Injury Association.
Our grateful thanks go to all the companies who sponsored this
event and those who kindly donated the raffle prizes. Also the
Elveden Estate for the use of their grounds, to our band of
members who organised the event and those who helped on the day
in anyway, and of course to you the participants for making the
day what it was, as without you there would be no Boadicea run.
All being well we will be holding a Boadicea run in 2008 and the
likely date will be 11th May, so mark this in your diary now!
BOADICEA 2007 - 20th May 2007
What a fantastic day!!
The weather was superb, hot and sunny even at early morning and the clouds did not arrive until late in the day.
85 cars took part and the feedback so far is that everyone enjoyed the start/finish venue and the run.
Our thanks to all who helped make this such a wonderful day, the willing band of helpers, Elveden Estates staff, sponsors, and in particular all the entrants.
It looks as though we will be able to make a significant donation to our chosen charity, West Suffolk Headway, more details later.
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11 May 2007
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Area Name & Code 0914 Iceni MGOC
Secretary: Peter.R.Lister.
Conway House, 9 Croft Close,
Wickhambrook, Newmarket, CB8 8YG.
Tel no 01440 820132
E-mail pr_lister@ hotmail.com
Website www.iceni-mg.org.uk
Our season of events has started off well with a good turn out
for the mini run organised by Richard. This started off from
Nowton Country Park. We were pleased to welcome Nigel an
Australian MG Enthusiast, who was over here exploring the
delights of England in an MGB purchased over here for this
purpose and we were also pleased to see new members on the run.
Richard had found us an interesting route through the
countryside, with clear instructions, so we all managed to
finish up at “The Duke of Marlborough” at Hepworth for an
excellent carvery meal. It was good to see old and new friends
and to catch up on their latest news. We are looking forward to
our 8th Boadicea Run on May 20th; entries were still coming in
for this as this article went to press at the beginning of May.
I hope by the time you are able to read this, many of you will
have enjoyed this event.
30 April 2007
Regional MGOC event- 5 August 2007
Peter Thomas, Regional Secretary has suggested that all clubs in the region attend
the Helmingham Hall Classic & Sports Car event. Entry forms are now available,
click here to download
You should fill in Option 3, putting the name of club as "MG Owners Club" and club secretary as
"Peter Thomas". Complete your own telephone number
Regional Roundup Information
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Area Name & Code 0914 Iceni MGOC
Secretary: Peter.R.Lister.
Conway House, 9 Croft Close,
Wickhambrook, Newmarket, CB8 8YG.
Tel no 01440 820132
E-mail pr_lister@ hotmail.com
Website www.iceni-mg.org.uk
We had a good turn out for our AGM on 6th March 07 at The
Manger, Bradfield Combust.
Richard our Chairman thanked the Members and the Committee for
all their support over the past Year. The election of the
committee for the coming Year saw two changes, as some members
did not wish to stand again. Virginia was thanked for her
service as treasurer, a duty she had carried out very
efficiently for several Years. Jan Clarke kindly offered to
serve as treasurer in 2007 and was duly elected. Angie also
wished to stand down she also has been a loyal member of the
committee. Tony Burgess has been elected in her place. The other
members being willing to serve again were duly re elected. The
full minutes of the meeting have been circulated to the
membership.
In my position as secretary, I would like to thank all the
members who organised the events which we enjoyed over the past
year and look forward to similar support for 2007.
Recently Tony Davis arranged a meal at a Greek Restaurant in
Bury St.Edmunds and as was usual a great Success and much
appreciated by those attending. Finally a warm welcome to all
the new members who have joined us this Year, we look forward to
seeing you on our Club Runs that are now getting under way.
16 March 2007
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Report - April 2007
Area Name & Code 0914 Iceni MGOC
Secretary: Peter.R.Lister.
Conway House, 9 Croft Close,
Wickhambrook, Newmarket, CB8 8YG.
Tel no 01440 820132
E-mail pr_lister@hotmail.com
Website www.iceni-mg.org.uk
Our first Club Night of 2007 was well attended, despite it being
a cold frosty night.
The committee had met prior to the main meeting to discuss
progress on the forthcoming Boadicea Run and plans for the
coming season. By 7.45 members had gathered for Roger’s slide
show of The Gabicce Mare event of 2006 this was hosted by the MG
Car Club d’Italia. It was good to see our Club well represented
at this prestigious International meeting. Those taking part
were Roger & Sue Bear MGC GT, Virginia Hull & David Taylor with
MGB Roadster” Primrose” and Alan & Shirley Dixon with MG ZT T
V8. Roger gave an interesting commentary on the slides we were
shown, the photography was superb. What an adventure! and thank
you Roger for sharing this with us all. For a full account of
this, visit our web site on www.Iceni-mg.org.uk.
We were pleased to welcome Nick Short and Robert Sanderson to
our Club at this time with a view to membership.
Sadly the weekend trip to France has been cancelled for the time
being. However the first of the seasons mini – runs is on
schedule for the first Tuesday of April 07 organised by Richard
& Daphne Pike. Start Venue to be advised .
By the time this report is published we will have held our AGM
and I will report on this at a later date.
Greek Meal
The social evening out on 15th March was to a Greek restaurant. A wonderful meal and delightful company. Thanks to Tony for organising it.
Tony has promised to organise a trip the the Green King Brewery next. Watch out for details later.
7 Feb 2007
New Event - Thursday 15th March
Greek meal at the Beefeater Steak House, Bury St Edmunds. Contact Tony Davis to book your place
12 Jan 2007
BOADICEA RUN
Entry forms for the 2007 Boadicea run are now available. Either download and print from the link on the Home page or request an e-mail attachment by sending a note to boadicea2007@btopenworld.com
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Report – Jan 2007
Area Name & Code 0914 Iceni MGOC
Secretary: Peter.R.Lister.
Conway House, 9 Croft Close,
Wickhambrook, Newmarket, CB8 8YG.
Tel no 01440 820132
e-mail pr_lister@ hotmail.com
Website www.iceni-mg.org
From November 2006 to April 2007 we will meet on the first
Tuesday of the month at "The Manger" Bradfield Combust.
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR MG FRIENDS
As this report goes to press on the 1st December 2006, by the
time you read this, our Club will have celebrated with our
Christmas Dinner at our new venue “The Manger” Bradfield Combust
and I am sure a good time will have been had by all.
Tony Davis has organised a Christmas run for 28th December to
give every one a break from the household chores and to give the
MG’s an airing before the New Year is on us.
We are looking forward to 2007 plans are in hand for a new
Boadicea Run to take place on the 20th May 07 please note this
date in your new diaries, any offers to help with event will be
greatly appreciated. Roger is also running a trip to France this
Year, see our web site for further details.
Finally thanks to all our members who made 2006 such a
successful Year.
19 Dec 2006
CHRISTMAS RUN
The Christmas run on 28th December will start at 1.30pm at West Stow Park. For any further information contact Tony Davis.
There is no meeting planned for January.
The next meeting is on Tuesday 6th February at the Manger. Roger will be presenting a slideshow of photographs from the trip to Italy in May 2006. Please let him know if you are planning to attend.
9 Nov 2006
BOADICEA
At the committee meeting on 7th November it was agreed that we will have a Boadicea run in 2007 on 20th May. The committee will be shortly holding their first planning meeting. If anyone is able to offer any help please contact Roger Bear asap.
Thursday 28th December
More detail is now available for the
Christmas Run. The intention is to have an early start (1pm) and
a short run so that we can enjoy a late lunch at the finish
venue.
Please telephone Tony Davis or e-mail Roger Bear if you will be attending.
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Area Name & Code 0914 Iceni MGOC
Secretary: Peter.R.Lister.
Conway House, 9 Croft Close,
Wickhambrook, Newmarket, CB8 8YG.
Tel no 01440 820132
e-mail pr_lister@ hotmail.com
Website www.iceni-mg.org
From November 2006 to April 2007 we will meet on the first
Tuesday of the month at "The Manger" Bradfield Combust -due to
this change of venue there will be no evening meeting in October
2006.
Ivan, Janet, David and Virginia travelled to the North West for
the 14th Annual Pendal Run which took place on the week end of
22nd/23rd July. They reported this was a splendid run of about
85 miles through the Ribble Valley and into the Yorkshire Dales,
with wonderful views all round. They were all impressed with the
full buffet being served on their return also the entertainment
being provided by the group called "The Pleasers". Thanks to the
Burnley and Pendle MGOC for their warm welcome and hospitality
at this event.
On a more local level, members of the Iceni Club enjoyed the
last of this seasons evening mini runs. This one was organised
by Alan and Shirley Dixon, starting from Nunns Bridge, Thetford
we had an interesting run round some of the back roads of
Norfolk to finish at a pub just outside of Attleborough. Shirley
and Susan had arranged a Quiz to tax our fuddled brains, also a
draw for a selection of prizes donated by members and to round
things off an auction was conducted by our very own Master of
Ceremonies Chris Heys. The proceeds of these events to be
donated to the Cat rescue home at Newmarket. (Total £111.50).
On 13th September a Club Committee meeting was held at the
"Flying Fortress" when the past Year was reviewed and plans made
for future events during the winter months to come - please see
the club website for further details. It has also been proposed
that we will organise a Boadicea Run for 2007 the provisional
date is suggested as 20th May 2007. A sub- committee will be
formed to plan this event.
On Sunday 17th September - several of our members took part in
the Norwich MGOC 9th Memorial Run. We met up with friends for
the start at Thorpe Abbott's Museum (100th Bomber Group) after
we had our bacon butties and coffee we set off on the 72 mile
route visiting WW2 Airfields and Memorials to the airmen of the
RAF and USAAF the final destination was the Snetterton Race
circuit where a memorial to the 96th Bomber group is situated.
After having checked in at the finish of the run and receiving
our mementoes, we were able to enjoy the sights and sounds of
Classic Motor Cycle racing on the circuit. This as always was an
excellent run, very well organised and a credit to the Norwich
MGOC. We look forward to the 10th Memorial Run in 2007.
23rd Oct 2006
Letter received from Newmarket Cats
Newmarket Cats - registered charity 1089460
It was such a fantastic surprise to receive your letter and the wonderful donation of £111.50 from the Iceni MG Car Club.
We are still working very hard as a small rescue group - and have just rescued a beautiful silver tabby mother cat (Winny) and her four babies from a garden in Mildenhall. We had a similar rescue a few weeks ago, with Poppy and her three babies from a garden in Snailwell. We undertook a massive rescue earlier in the year, but we ar finding some wonderful homes - even though sometimes we have to wait until we are sure we have found the perfect home.
We are at present caring for around 30 cats and kittens in and around the Newmarket area, and now we have fosterers, including myself. Every year is different, each with its own challenges, but always with the same aim - which is to help wherever we can in all the different and difficult circumstances our little charges find themselves, through no fault of their own.
Thank you again for your kindness and warmest greetings to you all at the MG Car Club
with best wishes
Yours sincerely
Jancis Harvey
14th Sept 2006 - Extra Events for 2006
Sunday 15th October
Tony Davis has organised a 50 mile run, starting at 2.30pm from
Nowton Park, with a meal at the
finish venue.
Please contact Tony by phone or e-mail as soon as possible if
you wish to attend.
Tuesday 7th November
Shirley Dixon is planning a photo competition. Bring along a
photo of yourself aged 5 years onwards
and for 50p you can enter a competition to guess the names. The venue will be the Manger at
Bradfield Combust.
Contact Shirley to let her know if you want to attend and for
any more information.
Tuesday 5th December
Christmas get-together at the Manger at Bradfield Combust. 3
course Christmas menu for £15 (£2/3
extra for a la
carte). Auction event to raise funds, if you have any good
quality items (new or secondhand) to donate please let
Tony Davis know.
Please contact Shirley Dixon by phone or e-mail as soon as possible if
you wish to attend.
Thursday 28th December
Christmas Run. Tony Davis will provide further details
later, but mark your diary now.
4th
September 2006
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Area Name & Code 0914 Iceni MGOC
Secretary: Peter.R.Lister.
Club Mini Run 1st Tuesday of Month
Phone for start venue
1st August saw the Iceni Club meeting at Tescos car park
Stowmarket for the start of another interesting mini run. This
was organised by Chris and Diane Wilson. Chris set us off at
timed intervals to avoid convoys being formed. The route was
about 27 mile long mainly on rural back roads, which enabled us
to see villages and countryside which are often missed at other
times, but well worth a visit. At a point along the way we had
to locate a particular cottage, stop and collect a draw ticket,
the winner to be drawn at the end of the run, a Gold prize was
promised. Our final destination proved to be "The Retreat" at
Stowupland where a splendid Buffet had been arranged. After
having eaten our fill the draw was made - the prize a golden jar
of local Honey. Thanks to Chris & Diane for a fun night.
Our annual BBQ on the 6th August was another resounding success.
31 members enjoyed a 50-mile drive through some of the prettiest
parts of Suffolk south of Bury St. Edmunds, a delightful mixture
of small winding roads and more open "B" roads through rolling
fields and picturesque towns. The BBQ venue was at the "Six
Bells" at Felsham. Sue and Roger had organised two quizzes to
test our knowledge. We were treated to a good spread followed by
a slice of Shirley's Birthday cake. The weather was so good we
were able to sit outside in the Sun until darkness fell
prompting it was time to head for home. A most enjoyable day.
Many thanks to Virginia and David for organising another
terrific event. ( BBQ report from Roger Bear ).
5th September Run starting at Nunns Bridge Thetford.
Route supplied by Alan & Shirley Dixon
6th August 2006
ANNUAL BBQ 6TH AUGUST 2006 Our annual BBQ was another resounding success. 31 members enjoyed a 50 mile drive through
some of the prettiest parts of Suffolk south of Bury St Edmunds, a delightful mixture of small
winding roads and more open ‘B’ roads through rolling fields and picturesque towns. The BBQ venue was the the Six Bells at Felsham. Sue and Roger organised 2 quizzes and we
were treated to a good spread followed by a piece of Shirley’s birthday cake.
The weather was so good we were able to sit outside in the sun until darkness prompted it was
time to head home. A most enjoyable day.
Many thanks to Virginia and David for organising another terrific event.
The MGs + 2 Mazdas
The BBQ and Shirley’s cake
Click on the pictures to enlarge
4th August 2006
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Area Name & Code 0914 Iceni MGOC
Secretary: Peter.R.Lister.
First a word of welcome to two new members who have joined us
this month, They are Michael Barrell and Terry Woodham from
Stowmarket. Welcome to Iceni MGOC.
The July mini-run was organised by Don & Jan took place on a
perfect summer evening, with a very good turn out of MGs ,As
usual.the route was well thought out and took in parts of
Suffolk which are often missed by users of main roads. The final
venue was a village Pub, which catered for all our needs.
On one of the hottest Sundays of the month four of our members
took part in The Kings Lynn DMC Vintage and Classic Car Rally.
This excellent event allows cars of all makes over 20 years old
to compete, Starting from Lynford Hall Hotel Mundford we set out
on the first stage of the route, after 62 miles a lunch halt was
made at Fakenham Racecourse, during this break, judging of
entrants took place by competitors in their classes. After the
lunch halt the Rally continued on a scenic route of about 36
miles to the finish at the National Trust's Blickling Hall, near
Aylsham, parking within the grounds. By this time ice creams &
cold drinks were eagerly sought?
Presentation of Class Trophies and Plaques took place after
4.30pm at the front of the Hall.
Our Club was Represented by Ivan Baker (MGB GT) Tony Burgess (MG
Midget) Steve Cook (Porsche) and myself in my faithful MGB GT.
We then dispersed for the long hot Journey homewards.
As I write this we are looking forward to our summer BBQ and run
scheduled for 6th August. Thanks to David & Virginia for this
Event.
2nd April 2006
The website address is http://www.helmingham.com/
8th March 2006
RICHARD PIKE CHAIRMAN
VIRGINIA HULL TREASURER
PETER LISTER SECRETARY
ROGER BEAR MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY & WEBSITE.
ANGIE SCOTT SHIRLEY DIXON
TONY DAVIS
I shall continue to run the website until Roger takes over.
The Treasurer reported that we have a bank balance of £2599 and that we made a profit of £20 over the year. Full copies of the report are available.
The Finningham Shield has been awarded to Daphne for her outstanding navigationally skills, as demonstrated at Monte Carlo, and her cheerful indomitable spirit.
The Runs for the year are available on the Diary page.
Please note that two of these are happening very soon.
Sunday Mar 19 Club Run 3.00 Start from Somerfield Car Park Bury St Edmunds. Contact Tony Davis
Tuesday April 4 Club Run organised by Janet & Ivan
I shall be emailing details of these shortly.
Events by other clubs recommended by our members are:-
Monday June 19 8.00pm Jaguar Drivers Club Mini-Concours at the Grange Hotel Contact Gordon Lawrence 01379 890759
Norwich MGOC 9th Memorial Run.
finishing at Snetterton.
Kind Regards
Don Clarke
3rd February 2006
Dear members
We ended 2005 with two good events, the Christmas get-together at Peggottys was very enjoyable evening and although I was forced to cancel the Post Christmas Run because of bad weather we still enjoyed a very nice meal and quiz at The Three Kings, Fornham
I hope to use the route for the Post Christmas Run on another occasion but have as yet not decided on a date. It may be in February but I will keep you posted. Another date to be arranged is the Annual Dinner again I will keep you posted
The AGM will take place on 7`h March at the
Flying Fortress, please be there 7 30 for 8pm start.
Our first Tuesday Evening Run will be 4r'' April,
as this is soon after the AGM.. if anyone would like to
volunteer to organize this before the AGM it would be much
appreciated. Please contact me if you are interested.
Regards
Tony Davis
P .S. Don't forget the AGM, have a say in what happens in your club!
Tony has received the following from Peter Thomas, Eastern
Regional Secretary, 14 Abinger Way, Eaton, Norwich, NR4 6NA.
Tel:01603 501089:-
Dear Tony
A Happy New Year to you. There are a few items for your thoughts for the coming year
Firstly Nigel Hedges of the Southern Region is pushing his weekend away for all UK areas. It is at Cricket St Thomas, Somerset on the weekend 12/15th May. Several members from Eastern England are booked to go. Nigel has asked that I ensure everybody knows about this weekend which is advertised on page 53 of the January 2006 edition of Enjoying MG.
Second, if we are to hold another Regional event this year at Rougham Airfield, the organisers there have asked that we attend their Wings Wheels and Steam Country Fair on the weekend of 24th /25th June. Overnight camping is available to driver and one passenger per car if attending on both days which the organisers are pressing us to do. I am aware most people do not want to go to these events for two days but we may be able to offer something for the (unpopular) Saturday.
This does not stop us attending the Air Display weekend in August but as this is very popular we cannot be guaranteed a space of our own. We are welcome back for the October event as per 2005.
Please let me know if your group can make the June dates provided it does not clash with any other events. Once I have heard I will contact Rougham for more details.
Third, It has been suggested that each of the 9 areas in Eastern England could organise one event at a place of interest( local to them to which all the other areas would be invited. As a result the Cambridge area have already invited all areas to attend their ‘Picnic' at Wimpole Hall on 11th June. Please pass this on to your members and again let me know if a) you can arrange a group meeting and b)if you can make Wimpole Hall .
Hopefully we can all get together this year sometime.
Yours sincerely Peter Thomas
8th December 2005
1st December 2005
Attached is a picture of the bear for the website.
28th November 2005
Just a reminder about the Christmas Get Together at Peggotty's on Tuesday 6th December. The time is 7.30 for 8, and Tony has parking for about 10 cars in his yard. The club has had to pay a deposit of £10 per person and it is therefore important that
all those who have said they are coming, do in fact turn up.
12th November 2005
Tony has received the following letter from Peter Thomas the MGOC Eastern Area Regional Secretary:-
After our first Regional Meeting at Rougham Airfield in October, to which 5 areas attended, including several members from Iceni, I am planning to have another similar meeting at that location next year.
Currently I am in discussion with the organisers to see which of the 3 events they hold each year where classic cars are present would be the best for both them and us.
The 3 weekends are:
24/25th June Wings, Wheels & Steam country fair
19/20th August Rougham Air Display which incorporates the British Sports Car weekend
30 Sept/ 1st Oct. Ploughs to Propellers 1940's weekend.
On paper the event in August would appear to suit us best but this is a popular event and the organisers cannot guarantee we would have a suitable area. However, I am talking to them about this. The organisers have written to me thanking us for attending in October and saying how much we were appreciated on the day. Hopefully this will assist me in my negotiations! In the meantime would you all incorporate these 3 weekend in your plans for next year on a provisional basis until I can confirm which one will be our main event.
Some areas may like to attend all 3 events
Many thanks Peter Thomas
7th September 2005
Our final evening run of the year took place last night. As usual Alan and Shirley did us proud with an excellent run and venue. This was a new location for us and I am sure it will become one of our regulars. A draw was organised by Shirley and Virginia with the prizes going to the right people. Thanks Alan and Shirley.
I would have thought that Virginia was attractive enough to get all the attention she needs without trying to blow up her engine.
During the evening our secretary Tony Davis announced some events for the Autumn as follows:-
Saturday 2nd October
Plough and Propeller Regional Meeting at Rougham. It is
hoped that we will be represented by a fair number of cars,
Alan Dixon is the contact for this. Tel: 01842 755208
Tuesday 4th October
Club evening at The Flying Fortress 8.00. Tony is to
arrange a feely quiz or something similar. Note; Committee
meeting 7.00 pm.
16th October
A Sunday Run organised by Ian and Ruth. 1.00 pm start
from Shoppers Car Park, Glastonbury Road, Horringer Court, Bury
St Edmunds, finishing somewhere different for a meal. Names to
Ian and Ruth 01284 761215 a.s.a.p
Tuesday 6th December
Christmas Get Together at Peggotty’s, Guildhall
Street, Bury St Edmunds. Main and Sweet approx. £ 10.95. Contact
Tony Davis.
29th December
Christmas Run. Info to follow.
5th August 2005
The following letter has been received from Newmarket Cats.
Dear Chris.
What a wonderful surprise to receive your cheque this morning for £75 from the Iceni MG Owners Club. Thank you so much - l have just phoned Sue, she is over the moon - and we have talked over the possibility of purchasing an incubator for her premature kittens. This will start us on the project.
We are holding our annual garden party in aid of Newmarket Cats, to celebrate our fourth birthday - at 24 Edgeborough Close, Kentford - on Saturday 13th August from 2 pm - 6 pm. We have our usual and interesting array of tombolas, plus refreshments, including teas, coffees, home made cakes, summer spritzers and a chance to catch up with friends from the group, and a few ferals, if you can find them. Admission donation on the door to include all refreshments is £2. Do hope to see you and thank you as always for your loyal and most appreciated support. As with all events in Kentford, this is strictly an adults only occasion, due to the nervous cats on the premises and the smallness of the garden, house, etc. Therefore, we respectfully request - No Children Please.
Thank you and all your members again for your fantastic support which is a wonderful boost to our funds and a great boost to our sometimes flagging egos. With our kindest and most appreciative wishes;
Jancis Harvey
6th July 2005
The following letter has been received from West Suffolk Voluntary Association for the Blind
Dear Ian
Would you please pass on our heartfelt thanks to all those MG owners and, in particular, Iceni MG Owners club members who contributed in all manner of ways toward the generous £1900 donation to the Association.
The Club's unstinting support in organising the rally, including attendance at the `press call' to mark the occasion at our recent AGM is greatly appreciated. As worthwhile events like this are rare in our calendar it will feature prominently in our forthcoming members' newsletter.
The money raised represents a significant contribution toward our work in West Suffolk. In practical terms this means helping the blind and visually impaired lead independent lives with dignity and self-respect. Moreover, it means the provision of help and welfare support to many individuals where, otherwise, sight loss means isolation, despair and vulnerability.
With thanks yet again to the Rally organisers for all the hard work they put in to ensure such an excellent result on our behalf,
Yours sincerely
Alan Webster
Executive Manager
7th June 2005
Comments received on the Boadicea
We now know that whatever the "Weatherman" may say, the Boadicea Run will probably have beautiful weather!
We thoroughly enjoyed the Run, as we did last year. Thank you so much for arranging such a super route again, and for the impeccable organisation.
Thanks to you & your helpers for another enjoyable day on the highways & byways of Suffolk. Unfortunately we couldn't bring the Sevens as they were grounded on Saturday afternoon after rainstorms of biblical proportions hit Norfolk! Looking forward to next year!
My wife and I took part in our first Boadicea Run last weekend and we would like to thank you for organising what for us was a most enjoyable day. I know that masses of work go into these events all uncounted and repaid by the enjoyment of others. The route was excellent, the instructions clear, the venues well selected and the company interesting (My take home pick of the day was the biscuit and black Austin)
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