BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Chichester MG Owners Club - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Chichester MG Owners Club X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://chichestermgoc.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Chichester MG Owners Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T103000 DTSTAMP:20260418T031518 CREATED:20250609T075422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T171358Z UID:8942-1777107600-1777717800@chichestermgoc.org.uk SUMMARY:ChichesterMGOC Spring Tour 2026 DESCRIPTION:THE SPRING TOUR IS NOW FULLY BOOKED – if you wish to be added to the waitlist please email events@chichestermgoc.org.uk \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFamous for the Broads in the east of the county and many other attractions including the north Norfolk coast (birds/seals) and west Norfolk (the Wash\, Fens\, Sandringham\, King’s Lynn). Our tour will start with a 2-night stay near Cambridge\, before continuing to our second hotel near Norwich for the rest of the week. \n\n\n\nProposed Itinerary \n\n\n\nSaturday 25th April \n\n\n\nAfter meeting for breakfast near Chichester\, the tour will start with a suggested route avoiding motorways to our hotel at Duxford near Cambridge\, where we will stay for 2 nights. The route will allow us to arrive in plenty of time to meet for a drink in the bar before dinner. We will be staying at The Lodge\, Duxford; located south of the university city of Cambridge and close to Imperial War Museum Duxford. Winston Churchill once stayed here and there is a commissioned one-off print of Churchill in every room. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSunday 26th April (Drive-it Day) \n\n\n\nAn opportunity to explore Cambridgeshire. We will provide a suggested route around the south-east part of the county\, including places of interest to visit. Alternatively\, you may want to visit the city of Cambridge\, with its historic university buildings\, chapels\, parks and gardens\, and the many bridges over the River Cam – you could even take a punting tour!  \n\n\n\nWe will then return to the hotel for dinner.  \n\n\n\n\nWhy not go for a punt on the river!\n\n\n\nKings College Cambridge\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMonday 27th April \n\n\n\nClive’s MGF parked in front of MGOC HQ Swavesey\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAfter checking-out from the hotel\, we will take a short drive north to visit the MG Owner’s Club HQ at Swavesey. We will be able to see their workshop\, Club Shop and small showroom\, where there are usually a few MGs on display. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFrom there we will provide a suggested route through the southern part of the Fens and Thetford Forest to our hotel for the next five nights in Norfolk. We will be staying at Broom Hall Country Hotel at Saham Toney\, Thetford (approximately 24 miles southwest of Norwich). The Broom Hall hotel is a privately owned Victorian Country House Hotel – and our group will be taking over the entire hotel! The hotel is set in 2 acres of attractive English gardens and overlooks 13 acres of parkland. \n\n\n\nBroom Hall are happy to host classic car groups\n\n\n\nLooking out onto the gardens at Broom Hall Hotel \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTuesday 28th April to Friday 1st May  \n\n\n\nThere will be suggested scenic routes with places of interest to visit and suggested coffee/lunch stops for three of these days\, including:  \n\n\n\n\nThe Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB) – Cromer\, Sheringham\, Blakeney National Nature Reserve (NT – seals etc.)\, Wells-next-the-Sea \n\n\n\nThe Norfolk Broads – including a boat trip! \n\n\n\n\n\n‘The Wash’ Area – Sheringham\, Sandringham Estate\, historic King’s Lynn \n\n\n\n\n The Sandringham Estate \n\n\n\n Boating on the Broads \n\n\n\nThe other day will be a ‘free day’ to visit some of the many places of interest nearby or in the area\, including:  \n\n\n\n\nNorwich – ‘the most complete medieval city in the UK’ with stunning Norman Cathedral and Castle \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Mid-Norfolk Railway – one of the longest heritage railways in Great Britain\, from Dereham to the picturesque town of Wymondham \n\n\n\n\n\nThetford (former ancient capital of East Anglia) – Castle Park\, Burrell steam engine museum and Dad’s Army Museum (filmed in the area!) \n\n\n\n\n\nOxburgh Estate (NT) – moated hall built in 1482\, formal and walled gardens\, parkland \n\n\n\n\nNorwich Cathedral \n\n\n\nWe will have a fun quiz on the Wednesday evening and on the Friday evening there will be an ‘End of Tour’ dinner and presentations.  \n\n\n\nSaturday 2nd May \n\n\n\nThe route home from Norfolk will be your own choice and you may wish to book an overnight stop enroute.  \n\n\n\nTour Costs \n\n\n\nEstimated at between £1400 and £1700 per couple and between £1150 and £1250 for a single depending on rooms available.(Rooms will be allocated on a first come first served basis)  \n\n\n\nThis includes 7 nights accommodation\, breakfast\, dinner as detailed in the tour Terms and Conditions. Click here to view T&C’s \n\n\n\nThis does not include breakfast on the first day\, lunches\, drinks etc.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAlice\, Michael and Clive – tour organisers \n\n\n\nevents@chichestermgoc.org.uk URL:https://chichestermgoc.org.uk/event/chichestermgoc-spring-tour-2026/ LOCATION:West Sussex CATEGORIES:Chichester MGOC Events,Grand Tours,Members Only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chichestermgoc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Boating-on-the-broads-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T031518 CREATED:20260126T140047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T173739Z UID:9669-1777881600-1777914000@chichestermgoc.org.uk SUMMARY:Winchester MGOC - Cobweb Run - Change of Date DESCRIPTION:We do hope you can join us for this Spring Season event opener. It is traditionally a chance the get the MG out and take a run through the sunny lanes and byways of Hampshire. To book your place please follow the links to Winchester MGOC site and follow the instructions. \n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE YOU MUST BOOK YOUR PLACE WITH WINCHESTER MGOC click here and follow their instructions. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTimes to be confirmed\, but approx. 10.00am departure. URL:https://chichestermgoc.org.uk/event/winchester-mgoc-cobweb-run-3/ LOCATION:Hollycombe Steam Fairground\, Liphook\, GU30 7LP CATEGORIES:Other MGOC Event ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Harris":MAILTO:chair@chichestermgoc.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T031518 CREATED:20260412T141342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T132016Z UID:9846-1778176800-1778191200@chichestermgoc.org.uk SUMMARY:Club Night Run May DESCRIPTION:Summer Evening Run\n\n\n\nFor our May Club Night Pauline and Robin Lovell have arranged a summer run from The triangle carpark below The Trundle\, just above Goodwood Horse Racing course on Kennel Hill. From here we will be driving on a scenic route to The White Swan on the A27\, just outside of Arundel. \n\n\n\nFood is available and the menu is shown below. Please let Robin know what you would like to eat\, via email by Friday 1st May at the latest. The venue is new to us and are providing us with our own room\, so please let Robin know if you eating or attending the Club Night. URL:https://chichestermgoc.org.uk/event/club-night-run-may/ LOCATION:The White Swan\, 16 Chichester Road\, Arundel\, West Sussex\, BN180AD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Chichester MGOC Events,Club Nights ORGANIZER;CN="Robin Lovell":MAILTO:robinlovell71@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T031518 CREATED:20260302T143515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T143517Z UID:9779-1779012000-1779033600@chichestermgoc.org.uk SUMMARY:MGs in the Park - Solent MGOC DESCRIPTION:Solent MGOC annual event ‘MGs in the Park’ at Stansted House \n\n\n\nThe event has the same format as last year\, with no requirement to pre-register. \n\n\n\nJust turn up on the day and pay as you enter (£15/car). Entry to the house is ½ price for up to 2 people (on presentation of your rally plaque). we will be parking together as a club\, so look out for the Chichester 1006 flag\, but just say to the organisers that you are with Chichester. It is a lovely day spent with other clubs from the south of England as well as music and prizes for best MG. Bring a picnic or treat yourself at the house café or garden centre to a lunch or cream tea. URL:https://chichestermgoc.org.uk/event/mgs-in-the-park-solent-mgoc-3/ LOCATION:Stansted Park\, Stansted\, West Sussex\, PO9 6DX\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Chichester MGOC Events,Other Local Clubs ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Harris":MAILTO:chair@chichestermgoc.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T031518 CREATED:20260212T170122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T095501Z UID:9691-1779267600-1779296400@chichestermgoc.org.uk SUMMARY:Scenic drive and visit to Longstock Water Gardens DESCRIPTION:After the success of our club visit to Longstock Water Gardens last year we have arranged for another visit\, this time in early Summer\, where there should be a blaze of colour with rhododendrons in full bloom. The Garden is looked after by a dedicated team throughout the year covering six acres of crystal clear water\, islands and woodland valleys. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe day will start with breakfast at The Pavilion Cafe at Stansted House followed by a scenic drive to Longstock water gardens. Entry fee is £10 per person (card payment only)\, and parking is free. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce you’ve visited the water garden there is still a great deal more to see. Take a walk up through Longstock Park’s fine arboretum to Longstock Park farm shop\, café & nursery. The café and farm shop sit within a stylish and comfortable oak framed building which is located on the outskirts of Longstock village and alongside the beautiful surroundings of Longstock Park. In addition there is a plant Nursery and walled garden. Visit the farm shop for local food and gifts before heading to the Nursery where you will find a large selection of plants and stylish garden ware. \n\n\n\nWe will then have lunch at Leckford Abbas (a small informal private hotel). \n\n\n\nNumbers will be limited to 30\, please use the Ticket box below to register for this event. \n\n\n\nLeckford Abbas Hotel\n\n\n\nWe do hope you will join us for a lovely summers day out. URL:https://chichestermgoc.org.uk/event/visit-to-longstock-water-gardens/ LOCATION:West Sussex CATEGORIES:Chichester MGOC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chichestermgoc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-15-2026-03_59_29-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="David and Sally Brookman":MAILTO:davidbrookman88@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T031518 CREATED:20260417T130130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T130131Z UID:9855-1780592400-1780610400@chichestermgoc.org.uk SUMMARY:Club Night and Curry DESCRIPTION:Our meeting in June\, is a curry evening at ‘Thyme and Chillies’\, The Black Horse\, Birdham Road\, PO207EH. We will meet at 6pm and there will be a Curry Buffet from 6.30pm. Vegetarian dishes will be provided as well as meat. The cost is £25 per person. Please book below. \n\n\n\nThyme and Chillies are recognised as one of the best Indian Restaurants around here and they have assured me there will be plenty to eat!! See you there Robin” \n\n\n\nAfterwards we will do a short drive to the Walnut Tree\, Runcton\, PO20!QB\, for a chat and pint for those that want to extend the evening. URL:https://chichestermgoc.org.uk/event/club-night-and-curry/ LOCATION:Thyme and Chillies\, The Black Horse\, Birdham Road\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO207EH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Chichester MGOC Events,Club Nights ORGANIZER;CN="Robin Hamilton":MAILTO:treasurer@chichestermgoc.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T031518 CREATED:20260304T163117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T163118Z UID:9788-1780819200-1780851600@chichestermgoc.org.uk SUMMARY:New Forest Run DESCRIPTION:Join many clubs from across the South of England on Southampton and New Forest MGOC Early Summer run through the forest. You will drive on many hidden routes through some stunning countryside and villages. \n\n\n\nThe New Forest Run 2026 will be held on Sunday 7th June.  The start and finish will be at The Exbury Club\, Summer Lane\, Exbury\, SO45 1AH. The Club was formerly the Cricket Club in Exbury and does not form any part of Exbury Gardens.    \n\n\n\nThe Run will cover approximately 80 miles of beautiful countryside\, wildlife\, peace and tranquillity. Entry fee is £27 per car which includes your route book\, rally plate and finishers plaque. The entry is limited to 200 cars. Breakfast Baps will be available at the start and a BBQ at the finish; all cooked refreshments will require to be pre-ordered on your entry form. Tea & cakes will be served in the Pavilion at the finish  – No pre-ordering required.   \n\n\n\nThe surplus from the day will go to a local charity\, ‘ Elsie’s Rose’ \n\n\n\n YOU MUST BOOK A PLACE ON THE RUN with the organisers\, see link below! URL:https://chichestermgoc.org.uk/event/new-forest-run-3/ LOCATION:The Exbury Club\, Summer Lane\, Exbury\, SO45 1AH CATEGORIES:Chichester MGOC Events,Other MGOC Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chichestermgoc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/New-Forest-Run-25.png ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Harris":MAILTO:chair@chichestermgoc.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260621T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260621T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T031518 CREATED:20260131T171727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T164417Z UID:9684-1782034200-1782061200@chichestermgoc.org.uk SUMMARY:Visit to Filching Manor Motoring Museum DESCRIPTION:not open to the public and we have special permission to visit. The collection holdsnot only vehicles and motor cycles\, but lots of memoribilia and The Blue Bird waterspead boat\, owned and driven by Donald Campbell.If you would liketo go\, please email Andy chair@chichestermgoc.org.ukWewill meet at the services are at Fontwell\, departing at 9.00am URL:https://chichestermgoc.org.uk/event/visit-to-submarine-museum-at-gosport/ LOCATION:Fliching Manor Motor Museum\, Jevington Road\, Polegate\, Lewis\, East Sussex\, BN265QA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Chichester MGOC Events ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Harris":MAILTO:chair@chichestermgoc.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T031518 CREATED:20260330T153523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T153524Z UID:9830-1782640800-1782666000@chichestermgoc.org.uk SUMMARY:Challengers Charity Motoring Event DESCRIPTION:Event organised by Challengers Charity – there are 2 ticket options for this motoring event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrive & Museum Ticket: £75 for 1 car and 2 people \n\n\n\nFor those who own a vintage\, classic\, specialist\, super or electric car or motorbike\, drive a bespoke route through the beautiful Surrey and Hampshire countryside. The start point of this drive will be at Universal Classic Cars (UCC) in Church Crookham. A breakfast roll and hot drink is included in your ticket. \n\n\n\nUCC is the largest and most advanced facility specifically designed and tailored to look after classic and supercars – they have become the industry leader and raised the bar when it comes to taking care of classic/supercars. \n\n\n\nSetting off by 10.30am\, you will navigate a bespoke route through the gorgeous countryside using a printed guide. You are then invited to an exclusive viewing of a very special\, private motor museum (details below). All classic\, vintage\, specialist\, electric or super cars or motorbikes are welcome! \n\n\n\nMuseum Ticket: £25 pp \n\n\n\nIf you don’t want to join the drive\, you can join the event at the private museum near Churt for a chance to explore the amazing and ever growing collection for just £25 pp. This stunning collection\, including a Koenigsegg\, 1939 Lagonda Le Mans and Mercedes 300SL is only open a few times a year for charity events\, with over 70 vehicles and endless motoring memorabilia. t \n\n\n\nThe museum ticket option will run from 12.30pm-5pm (starting and ending at Robert and Tanya Lewis’ Private Collection in Churt).  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvery penny raised at this event transforms the lives of local disabled young people through the power of play at Challengers! \n\n\n\nAs in previous years\, guests are very welcome to bring their own picnic to enjoy at the museum. There will also be food to purchase on the day\, \n\n\n\nTickets for this event can be purchased here \n\n\n\nPlease note that this is not a ChichesterMGOC event – in previous years a number of club members have attended…a great day out and all for a worthy cause. URL:https://chichestermgoc.org.uk/event/challengers-charity-motoring-event-2/ LOCATION:West Sussex CATEGORIES:National Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chichestermgoc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_1442-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T031518 CREATED:20260304T163807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T163808Z UID:9791-1783170000-1783184400@chichestermgoc.org.uk SUMMARY:North Mundham Gala and Classic Car Show DESCRIPTION:We have been asked to form part of the classic vehicle display at the Gala. It is a great opportunity to be part of a very British Gala\, with Flower displays and much more. The event attracts a very varied selection of vehicles. If you would like to be part of the display\, please arrive by 1.00pm\, so that we can be parked up before the show opens at 2.00pm. URL:https://chichestermgoc.org.uk/event/north-mundham-gala-and-classic-car-show-2/ LOCATION:North Mundham Village Hall\, North Mundham\, PO20 1LA CATEGORIES:Chichester MGOC Events,Local Shows ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Harris":MAILTO:chair@chichestermgoc.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260809T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260809T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T031518 CREATED:20260303T193430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T193432Z UID:9784-1786269600-1786294800@chichestermgoc.org.uk SUMMARY:Cranleigh Classic Car Show DESCRIPTION:The show hosts over 1\,000 classic vehicles of all shapes and sizes and a large autojumble\, plus attractions for all the family\, including: \n\n\n\n\nArena events\n\n\n\nCraft\, antique and collectables stalls\n\n\n\nGreat food and a licensed bar\n\n\n\nA live band\n\n\n\nChildren’s rides and entertainment\n\n\n\nRaffle with fantastic prizes\n\n\n\n\nA great day out for the whole family! \n\n\n\nWe have our own club area\, so when you book select ‘Chichester MGOC’ . (Note: this must be booked\, via the Cranleigh Lions event website\, see below) \n\n\n\nAlthough this event starts at 10.00am\, we will need to be in place by 9.00am. So we will meet at ‘Billy’s On The Road’ for breakfast at 8.00am. \n\n\n\nPlease note: we will be setting up a ‘WhatsApp’ group to communicate to all members attending. If you would like to be included in the group\, please email me with your mobile number\, so that I can add you to the group. \n\n\n\nPlease Note: Booking is open from early April URL:https://chichestermgoc.org.uk/event/cranleigh-classic-car-show-2/ LOCATION:Cranleigh Showground\, Cranleigh\, GU6 7DW CATEGORIES:Local Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chichestermgoc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Cranleigh-show.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Harris":MAILTO:chair@chichestermgoc.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260815T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260815T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T031518 CREATED:20260303T192834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T091451Z UID:9782-1786791600-1786813200@chichestermgoc.org.uk SUMMARY:The Capel Show DESCRIPTION:An extravaganza of Classic Cars and Motorbikes\, Flowers & Vegetables\, Food and a Bar with a good selection of local ales\, an Auto Jumble\, Dog Show and local stalls selling everything good our village has to offer. \n\n\n\nYou will need to book a ticket with the organisers\, please see link below. When registering\, select ‘Chichester MGOC’ as your club. \n\n\n\nPlease note\, if you are part of the display\, you will need to be on the area site by 11.00am. (General Public Entry is from 12.00 noon) \n\n\n\nA breakfast meet up is being organised\, please contact David Blackford for more information. \n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Booking was opened on March 1st and the organisers are saying already\, by 3rd March 40% of classic car booking has been taken. \n\n\n\nFree Public Parking from 12:00h onward. URL:https://chichestermgoc.org.uk/event/the-capel-show-3/ LOCATION:Capel Recreation Ground\, Capel\, Dorking\, Surrey\, RH5 5LB CATEGORIES:Chichester MGOC Events,Local Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chichestermgoc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Capel-show-arch.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="David Blackford":MAILTO:d-blackford@hotmail.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T031518 CREATED:20260303T195854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T195855Z UID:9786-1788681600-1788714000@chichestermgoc.org.uk SUMMARY:'Dorset Dawdle - 'Following the Hardy Trail' DESCRIPTION:Bournemouth and Poole MG Owners Club plan to host a brand-new regional event in 2026 (Booking not yet available\, but note the date and keep an eye on this web page) \n\n\n\nThe inaugural ‘Dorset Dawdle’ an extended literary themed one-day road run for MG owners through some ofthe county’s picturesque countryside. It will visit towns\, villages and other locations that appear in many of Dorset author Thomas Hardy’sfamous Wessex novels such as Tess of the D’Urbervilles\, The Mayor of Casterbridge\, Return of the Native and Far from the Madding Crowd.It will also include Hardy’s birthplace\, the villages he grew up in and around and his cottage which is now runby the National Trust (admission not included). The route book will feature extensive notes to explain thesignificance of the locations and where they appear in the classic works by the Victorian novelist and poet.Start and finish point will be the club’s regular meeting place\, the Hamworthy Club at Canford Magna nearWimborne where there will be reserved parking – there will be the optional extra of pre-booking breakfast bapsbefore starting the road run. \n\n\n\nWe plan to make a weekend option of this event for those who wish to have the Saturday touring the area and join the Dorset Dawdle on the Sunday. More to follow\, but if you would be interested in the weekend\, please let Andy know. URL:https://chichestermgoc.org.uk/event/dorset-dawdle-following-the-hardy-trail/ LOCATION:West Sussex CATEGORIES:Chichester MGOC Events,Other MGOC Event ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Harris":MAILTO:chair@chichestermgoc.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T031518 CREATED:20251211T155224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T153040Z UID:9549-1791536400-1791738000@chichestermgoc.org.uk SUMMARY:Chichester MGOC Autumn Tour 2026 DESCRIPTION:Autumn Tour 2026 – Friday 9th to Sunday 11th October  \n\n\n\nTHE TOUR IS NOW FULLY BOOKED – IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST PLEASE EMAIL events@chichestermgoc.org.uk \n\n\n\nThe destination for the 2026 Autumn Tour is the Thames Valley & Chiltern Hills  \n\n\n\nThe Thames Valley follows the River Thames west from London towards Oxford\, through Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. This picturesque area includes several historic towns\, heritage sites and rolling countryside. The Chiltern Hills extend northeast from Goring-on-Thames and include the Chilterns National Landscape (formerly AONB)  \n\n\n\nThe Chilterns National Landscape\n\n\n\nProposed Itinerary   \n\n\n\nFriday 9th October  \n\n\n\nAfter meeting for breakfast\, a scenic route will take us to our hotel in Dorchester-on-Thames. On the way to the hotel\, we will stop for a light bite/refreshments\, followed by a visit to The Aston Martin Heritage Museum which has a display of Aston Martin vehicles\, memorabilia and documents. Then it’s just a short drive to our hotel.   \n\n\n\nWe will be staying for two nights at the George Hotel a former coaching inn originally built in the 15th century and retaining many original features. On both nights we have exclusive use of the dining room for our group.  \n\n\n\nThe George Hotel\, Dorchester on Thames\n\n\n\nSaturday 10th October  \n\n\n\nOur suggested route for the day will take us across the Chiltern Hills before heading south back to the Thames at Marlow\, an attractive Georgian market town\, and then follow the river to Henley-on-Thames\, famous for its annual rowing regatta.  There will be plenty of places to have lunch either in Marlow or Henley-on-Thames.   \n\n\n\nMarlow\n\n\n\nHenley on Thames\n\n\n\nOn the way back to the hotel there will be an opportunity to visit Nuffield Place\, former home of William Morris the founder of the Morris Motor Company and one of the 20th Century’s most prolific philanthropists\, it is now a National Trust property.   \n\n\n\nNuffield Place\n\n\n\nThe Tour Book will provide information about interesting places to visit\, along with suggested coffee and lunch stops. We will then get back to the hotel in time to relax before dinner and a light-hearted quiz!  \n\n\n\nSunday 11th October  \n\n\n\nAfter checking-out from the hotel\, our suggestion for the day will start by heading west to Abingdon\, the site of the MG car factory from 1929 until its closure in 1980 and still home to the MG Car Club. We hope to visit the Club HQ and/or the Abingdon Museum\, which has an MG room including the last MGB Roadster produced. Abingdon itself lies on the River Thames. An historic market town\, with plenty of cafes to stop for a coffee\, riverside walks and Medieval Abbey gardens.    \n\n\n\nAbingdon Museum displays the last MGB Roadster produced\n\n\n\nAbingdon – the oldest continuously inhabited town in England\n\n\n\nFrom Abingdon there will be a short drive to Didcot and a visit to the Didcot Railway Centre.  A railway museum and preservation engineering site covering 21 acres. The site was formerly a Great Western Railway engine shed and locomotive stabling point. There are three short lengths of running track\, each with a station at both ends.  Locomotives\, rolling stock\, Brunel’s “Atmospheric Pipe”\, a signalling centre and air raid shelter are just a few of the things to see.   \n\n\n\nDidcot Railway Centre\n\n\n\nFor anyone wanting refreshments onsite\, The Engine Shed has food available including a range of pasties\, sausage rolls\, jacket potatoes\, sandwiches\, cakes and snacks. (Hot food served until approx 2pm)\,   \n\n\n\nAfter our visit to the Didcot Railway Centre you are free to explore the area further or head back home on a route of your choice.  \n\n\n\nTour Costs \n\n\n\nThis will range from £454.00 to £524.00 for double occupancy and £345.00 to £415.00 for single occupancy depending on room type. This includes 2 nights accommodation\, breakfast and dinner as detailed in the tour Terms and Conditions. This does not include breakfast on the first day\, lunches\, drinks etc. \n\n\n\nPlease ensure you read the Terms and Conditions before booking onto the tour. Click here for T&C’s \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTHE TOUR IS NOW FULLY BOOKED – IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST PLEASE EMAIL events@chichestermgoc.org.uk URL:https://chichestermgoc.org.uk/event/chichester-mgoc-autumn-tour-2026/ LOCATION:West Sussex CATEGORIES:Chichester MGOC Events,Grand Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chichestermgoc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/image-12.png ORGANIZER;CN="Clive%2C Alice and Michael":MAILTO:events@chichestermgoc.org.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR