BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Chichester MG Owners Club - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20251211T171358Z 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/ 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:20260328T173739Z 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:20260419T124213Z CREATED:20260412T141342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T124213Z 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. Departing at 6.00pm\, we will be driving on a scenic route to The White Swan on the A27\, just outside of Arundel.(Route shown below. Please print off before the event). \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:20260302T143517Z 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:20260511T082053Z CREATED:20260212T170122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T082053Z UID:9691-1779267600-1779296400@chichestermgoc.org.uk SUMMARY:Scenic drive and visit to Longstock Water Gardens DESCRIPTION:We have now reached capacity for this event – if you would like to be added to the waitlist please email events@chichestermgoc.org.uk \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAfter 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\nWe have now reached capacity for this event – if you would like to be added to the waitlist please email events@chichestermgoc.org.uk \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/ 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 END:VCALENDAR