Gallery 2012
Photographs on this page are supplied by Centre members and friends. If you have a photograph you would like to submit for inclusion on our website, please email it in jpeg format to Sheila
Humber Bridge visit
Tuesday 15 May
Vicki's pictures tell the story and to quote her "We were lucky to get fabulous weather so the views were great throughout the evening."
Thanks to Vicki & Geoff for organising the event.
It looks like everyone had a great time . . .
May Autotest
Sunday 13 May
Thanks to Tim Hoff for the photos below.
[The results are shown below the photographs . . .]
| Spring Autotest Results | ||
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| Overall | ||
BTD 1st |
Nigel Pack |
291.25 |
2nd |
Shaun Kidd |
313.99 |
3rd |
Ena Fox |
318.26 |
Class 1 (Sports SWB) |
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1st |
Nigel Pack |
291.25 |
2nd |
Ken Waylett |
319.80 |
3rd |
Bob Welch |
334.50 |
Class 2 (Sports LWB) |
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1st |
Shaun Kidd |
313.99 |
2nd |
Ena Fox |
318.26 |
3rd |
Simon Temple |
321.73 |
Novice Award |
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1st Novice |
Simon Temple |
321.73 |
Lady's Award |
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1st Lady |
Ena Fox |
318.26 |
So, a great performance from Ena who picked up a 1st, a 2nd and a 3rd rosette.
Also a superb performance from Simon Temple who only first had a go at the Practice Autotest in April and has already clocked up a 3rd in class and 1st Novice - a budding star in the making! One to watch we think . . .
Springfields Classic Car Show
Sunday 6 May
Mick Palfreyman organised the colourful display of MGs for Spalding's Flower Festival, his wife Tina produced a lovely pennant which included the MG Car Club logo and John Hebb took some stunning photos . . .
And now the stunning floats from the Flower Parade . . .
Whitwell & Reepham Railway MG Display
Sunday 6 May
Lincolnshire Centre member Peter Thompson organised the event together with the Anglian Centre and Chris Bone supplied the photos
Practice Autotest
Saturday 21 April 2012
There are some remarkable photos in the frames that follow especially when you take into account that this area of Lincolnshire has a Hose Pipe Ban imposed!!!
Geoff’s MGZTT & Joe’s VOLVO came to the rescue for the “Make Do and Mend” tent.
The heavy rain & hail stones brought the “House down”
Thanks to everyone involved in this event for turning out on such a horrid day. Special thanks to photographers Emma Kiteley Connon and Joe Connon.
MGF Yorkshire Drive Out to Whitby
by Dave Moir.
Sunday 15 th April 2012 saw the first drive-out event organised by the MGF Yorkshire Group. An invitation to attend was extended to members of the Lincolnshire Centre.
The Lincolnshire group met at the Humber Bridge car park and set off in bright sunshine to York via: South Cave and Market Weighton. Travelling round the York ring road we joined the A19 and after a few miles reached the Sidings Hotel at Shipton by Beningbrough, the starting point for the run.
After coffee we were each given a very comprehensive route book containing very detailed ‘Tulip diagrams’ and set off in bright sunshine for some ‘tops down’ driving through the Hambleton Hills past the White Horse hill figure at Kilburn and Rievaulx Abbey. Historical note: because the white horse figure is so prominent, during World War II it had to be camouflaged to prevent German pilots using it as a marker point for York.
Rievaulx Abbey . . .
The countryside was magnificent and the roads virtually deserted and after a good run up the Seph Valley we reached our next coffee stop at the Bay Horse, Great Broughton.
It was decided to put the tops up, which was just as well as the thunder clouds rolled in and torrential rain fell eventually turning to snow! After a long coffee break (to miss the worst of the weather) we set off across Kildale Moor, joined the A171 passing Scaling Reservoir and then down to the coast near Staithes.
By now the rain had stopped and as we reached Whitby the clouds cleared and the sun came out (although there was a very strong, cold wind blowing off the North Sea).
Our group parked at the North car park and we walked down into Whitby to treat ourselves to a fish and chip tea!
The (tops down) return route took us across Goathland Moor to Pickering where our plans to stop for puddings and a cup of tea were dashed as the café was closed!
We pressed on to the Country Park Inn at Hessle and were suitably refreshed.
In total our route covered some 200 miles, taking us through some very beautiful scenery and countryside – we also experienced four season’s worth of weather in one day (we will now call it the Vivaldi Run!). Our thanks go to the MGF Yorkshire group and in particular Michael and Hilary Ring for setting the route and preparing the very detailed route instructions. All in all a most enjoyable day.
Thanks also to the Lincolnshire members and to John and Yuliya Bromfield who travelled from Newark for the run.
We've been framed! . . .
The end of a perfect day! . . .
All Dressed Up with somewhere to go . . .
MGB50 Celebrations got off to a great start with the MGB50 Birthday Run to Gaydon Heritage Motor Centre on Sunday 15 April 2012 . . .
Lincolnshire and Anglia Centre members gathered at the Haddon Orton Services Peterborough for a scenic route devised by Steve & Alison Kemp. This was a great start to the day despite the chilly wind.
We gathered at East Carlton Country Park, Corby, to get our Route Books, Rally Plaques and passes for Gaydon.
Steve & Lynne Hall's MGBGT
A lovely line up of MGBs and MGBGTs.
Arrival at Gaydon . . .
The Iris Blue MGB wasn't 'just a pretty car'; we were following her when there were roadworks at a crossroads preventing us following the route book . . .
Fortunately the occupants were locals who weaved their way through the lanes with us following!
Making new friends before going inside to see lots more MGs . . .
Old Number One
The MG Record Breakers in the background
What an MGBGT looks like inside . . .
And the MGB engine as you've never seen it before!
A very special MGF . . .
A present for your MGB?
These magnetic plaques are available from the MGB Register for £8.50 + £1.50 P&P.
The year of your MGB is added when you order the plaque.
John & Sheila Laurence's MGB "Alice" with both her plaques celebrating MGB50.
MGF goes to Abingdon . . .
To find out more please click here
MG Luncheon Club
The first meeting of the MG Luncheon Club got off to a fine start.
Good venue, good food, good company equals a good day out!
For more information please click here
Introducing the 2012 Committee |
All ready to welcome you to the Lincolnshire Centre of the MG Car Club! |
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The Lincolnshire Centre 2012 Committee following the AGM on Thursday 1 March 2012 |
Norfolk Dinner
The hardworking Team who organised our superb night out in Norfolk - left to right - Steve Kemp, *Mandy Full, Alison Kemp and *Peter Full. [*Landlady & Landlord at the Coach & Horses] To see more photos please click here
MGF goes to Abingdon . . .
To find out more, please click here
Inter Marque/Natter Quiz
Organised by David & Veronica Stonehouse and Peter & Jean Ellis, the Inter Marque/Natter Quiz was so popular the Monks Room at the Abbey Lodge was full!
Various rounds, which bore no resemblance to their titles, created a fun atmosphere with all team members wondering exactly what was coming next.
Emma & her Abbey Lodge team provided the refreshments and all agreed it was an excellent night. Well organised and fun to be a part of.
The winning team were the Triumph Trumps TR Register.
We're all looking forward to the 2013 event!
Thank you David, Veronica, Peter & Jean.
Abbey Lodge Talk
Jon Sandalls' talk at the Abbey Lodge Natter was well attended by 40 members. Jon [front row 2nd from right] enthralled us with his stories from his days with F1. Photo courtesy of Richard Sivill.
Photo shows left to right Back Row: Vicki & Geoff Edge, Neil Bradbury, John Laurence, Warwick Banks &David Stonehouse.
Front Row: Jon Sandalls and Sheila Laurence.
Vulcan Trip
A very interesting guided tour of the Avro Vulcan at Robin Hood Airport was given by Toni [front row 2nd from left].
Members attended the coach trip organised by the Friends of the Cottage Museum Woodhall Spa.
Left to right: Kirk & Diana Field, Richard Sivill, our guide Toni, John Laurence, Dee Carr, Sheila Laurence, Mike Carr & David Stonehouse.
Stop Press!!
Luncheon Club launched - click here for details!
Our Annual Dinner!
A busy night for Chairman David, but he was certainly pleased to receive the "Chippy" Stross Trophy for his Enthusiasm during 2011.
What is going on here?
David is invited to join a "Photo Call" at "Table 3" . . .
Members sitting at "Table 3" had noticed that our illustrious Chairman, David Stonehouse, removed his glasses when a camera was nearby . . .
Please click here to go to the 2012 Dinner photos page which now includes captions for all the Centre's Trophies detailing their history & what they're awarded for.
A Great Start to the New Year!
New Year's Day Run including Landlord's Choice Pride of Ownership.
The New Year's Day Run traditionally starts from the Abbey Lodge at Kirkstead, just south of Woodhall Spa. The 2012 event was organised by Ian & Sue Mackenzie and ran like clockwork.
Members gathered from 11.30 a.m. for lunch, with some arriving around 2.00 p.m. just in time for the awarding of the Landlord's Choice rosettes. Chris and family had a difficult job with the judging - there were so many lovely MGs to choose from - and there was a tie for 3rd place . . .
Joint Third Place - Steve Wilkinson - MGA Coupe - receives his rosette from Chairman David Stonehouse.
Joint Third Place - Ian Parsons - MGF 160 Trophy - receives his rosette
Second Place - Andy Rake - MGBGT V8 - receives his rosette
First Place - John Rogers - MG L-type Magna - receives his rosette, a special Christmas paper wrapped surprice and a bottle of Abbey Lodge Wine
Landlord's Choice Winner, John Rogers, poses with his beautiful L type Magna.
The Social Drive left in two groups around 2.30 p.m. with Sue Mackenzie & Carol Welch in the lead MG, a MGZTCDTi, for group 1 and Ian Mackenzie & Bob Welch in a graphite MGF for group 2.
The route took us across countryside many have never seen before; travelling north through Woodhall Spa to Waddingworth, then west to Bardney and we even visited a place called "Wasp's Nest" - honest!
A winding route through Potterhanworth, north to Branston, Heighington and Washingborough, then west towards Lincoln. Finally, we arrived at Mill Lodge, Canwick, for hot tea and coffee and a good chat about everything from MGs to the forthcoming Dinner Dance on 21 January . . .
Special thanks to Ian & Sue and Bob & Carol for guiding us through the lanes, John Hebb & Sheila Laurence for the photographs and thanks to everyone who brought their MGs out to play on New Year's Day!
We are looking for organisers for the 2013 New Year's Day Run; would you like to take your fellow MG friends on a magical mystery tour on the 1st day of the year? If the answer is YES, please talk to a committee member or email us ASAP.
Geoff & Vicki Edge brought their ZR along complete with festive lights in the back - how's that for a real New Year celebration? (Photos courtesy of Sheila Laurence)
Don't MGs have lovely bottoms?!?
Catching up on the news . . .
Preparing to give out the prizes
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