Next month November is the 39 th birthday of Exeter MGOC so please come along for that and enjoy a piece of cake.

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At our last Club night we had a talk by Alan Pewsey of The Dartmore Search & Rescue Group but unfortunately only 12 members were in attendance so I m not really sure if it s worthwhile putting on

shelve having a speaker at another club night unless you can come up with something, but the talk we had was very good and we also had some short pieces of film.

with different ideas from different people. Bob is now taking names for the Christmas party being held at the Buckerell Lodge Exeter he will need a deposit of 10.

You must get fed up with me saying this but we would like people to help with putting on a Sunday run rather than the same ones doing it every month, we don t mind where we start but perhaps you may

1 At our last Club night we had a talk by Alan Pewsey of The Dartmore Search & Rescue Group but unfortunately only 12 members were in attendance so I m not really sure if it s worthwhile putting on something different like a talk just for a change but I do know that there were a few members were away on holiday but that couldn t be helped so I guess that for the time being perhaps we will shelve having a speaker at another club night unless you can come up with something, but the talk we had was very good and we also had some short pieces of film. Our BBQ at Sheila Downs s house on 30 th September was very good and I would like to thank Sheila for inviting us and I am sure everyone enjoyed themselves but more of that next month with pictures hopefully. Our AGM is of course this month on the Tuesday 9 th October so if you would like to help the committee in any way then please put your name forward and give them your support as they could always do with different ideas from different people. Bob is now taking names for the Christmas party being held at the Buckerell Lodge Exeter he will need a deposit of per person when you give him your name and we are I think limited to 40 people. Next month November is the 39 th birthday of Exeter MGOC so please come along for that and enjoy a piece of cake. You must get fed up with me saying this but we would like people to help with putting on a Sunday run rather than the same ones doing it every month, we don t mind where we start but perhaps you may have different routes you could plan and you only need to put one run on per year so if you would like to do anything then please let us know at our AGM. No one again spotted the deliberate spelling mistake last month so I still have a small prize to give away so please read thoroughly through the newsletter and the first person to me to give me the mistake written on a piece of paper will win. Well that s it for this month So please drive safely Area Secretary Exeter MGOC

Exeter MGOC Committee Connections :- Area Secretary Derrick Layzell 01404 43058 exeter.mgoc.secretary@gmail.com Chairman Bob Featherstone 01626 865425 editorexetermgoc@aol.co.uk Treasurer Brian Wall 01626 774279 bfwall1936@gmail.

2 Exeter MGOC Committee Connections :- Area Secretary Derrick Layzell Chairman Bob Featherstone Treasurer Brian Wall Events Coordinator Roger Mayo Membership Secretary Derrick Layzell Newsletter Editor Bob Featherstone Regalia Derrick Layzell Quartermaster Roger Mayo Social Secretary Stuart Sinclair Moor2Sea Team Derrick Layzell Roger Mayo Clive Gilbert Stuart Sinclair EXETER MGOC MONTHLY CLUB NIGHT RAFFLE The raffles on club nights are very important to your club s finances so, if you have any items you wish to donate as prizes, please hand them to Stuart Sinclair, our Social Secretary, or any other member of the Committee if you can t find him. To those members who have donated in the past the club gives you a big thank you. You are saving us from introducing any membership subscription fees. We are one of the very few clubs that charges nothing to its members. And you know you love those prizes some useful, some fun but all are won.

MGCC: Devon & Cornwall Centre Tamar Old Bridges Run 2 nd September Yes, I know it says MGCC but it seemed

the Owners Club does. Don t really know the reason for that.

fascinating trip and a bacon roll was already waiting.

Devon/Cornwall border crossing the river on 20 occasions hence the bridges theme.

The afternoon passed through so many more places we had never heard of and in the end we finished at

Oh, and I nearly forgot Roger & Pat s aqua B won the prettiest coloured car award.

3 MGCC: Devon & Cornwall Centre Tamar Old Bridges Run 2 nd September Yes, I know it says MGCC but it seemed like a good run and it was and we noticed yet again that the Car Club seems to attract more older MGs than the Owners Club does. Don t really know the reason for that. We, plus Roger & Pat, made the trip to the Bradworthy Inn, near Holsworthy, for the start of this fascinating trip and a bacon roll was already waiting. Basically, once the run started we passed the source of the River Tamar and then meandered down the Devon/Cornwall border crossing the river on 20 occasions hence the bridges theme. The run stopped after 60 miles for a break at the Lifton Farm Shop for lunch. The afternoon passed through so many more places we had never heard of and in the end we finished at Harrowbarrow Village Hall, near Callington, after a total of 90 miles, for our cream tea. Oh, and I nearly forgot Roger & Pat s aqua B won the prettiest coloured car award. The weather was good, hood down all the way and overall it was a brilliant day just don t ask about our trip home! But we got there, 200+ miles. What do YOU like to do in your MG? We like going on various runs through the year, just not so keen on car shows, but that s just us. Bob & Lorraine EXETER MGOC TRIP TO FRANCE

This year's trip was to the Loire Valley & what a place to spend 10 days! We left Plymouth on the 7 th September on the night ferry & drove the 250 miles to our gite on the Loire.

longer than normal, as we didn't want to get caught speeding or travel on the motorways. We arrived at our gite at 7:30pm, hot & tired, so it was straight in the pool!

We also made the trip to the Le Mans Car Museum & track & generally enjoyed France. We were invited down to have lunch with club members Trevor & Pat at their French property near Parthenay.

4 This year's trip was to the Loire Valley & what a place to spend 10 days! We left Plymouth on the 7 th September on the night ferry & drove the 250 miles to our gite on the Loire. French laws have recently been amended to a maximum speed of 80km (50mph) on single carriageways with regular radar traps (grey boxes with black & yellow tape by the roadside) which made the journey longer than normal, as we didn't want to get caught speeding or travel on the motorways. We arrived at our gite at 7:30pm, hot & tired, so it was straight in the pool!! 10 days of sunshine with temperatures in the 30's, eating outside under the gazeebo, drinking the wine, eating the food, driving along the Loire, visiting chateaux & lazing in the cafes. We also made the trip to the Le Mans Car Museum & track & generally enjoyed France. We were invited down to have lunch with club members Trevor & Pat at their French property near Parthenay. It's lovely with its own lake. A very big thankyou to them both for a super lunch & their company. THANK YOU!! A couple of points of information, check the speed limits as mentioned above & the price of fuel. E5 petrol is around 1euro 50 per litre in the supermarkets, we even saw it at 1euro 75 in independent garages. Petrol with E10 can be had for 1euro 42, it was fine in the MGF but you wouldn't want to put it in the older cars. So, we had a great time in France & thanks to those club colleagues who came, it was great fun, we will do it again. There are several club holidays abroad being spoken about, if you are interested in joining one next year, let our Secretary know. Roger & Pat Tamar Valley MGOC Run 16 th September 2018

Hazel & myself joined up with Kevin & Fiona Reading at Exeter Services to travel down to Yelverton Nr Plymouth for the start of the People & Places run organised by the Taymar Valley MGOC, the

30am, as we got nearer to the start venue the weather deteriated a bit and soon got a bit foggy and damp but it was alright.

where supposedly you could see Hessary Tor but the mist didn t allow that but we did cross Tavistock Golf Course and on through Brentor with the Church on the hill and on to Lifton passing the

After we zero d the odometer we made our way through Launceston, Egloskerry, and Casworthy Water, and on to Crackington Haven and then into Boscastle for a lunch stop.

5 Hazel & myself joined up with Kevin & Fiona Reading at Exeter Services to travel down to Yelverton Nr Plymouth for the start of the People & Places run organised by the Taymar Valley MGOC, the weather when we left Honiton wasn t too bad but not really warm enough for the roof down as we left at 7.30am, as we got nearer to the start venue the weather deteriated a bit and soon got a bit foggy and damp but it was alright. After a cup of coffee we made our way across the old airfield which was named in WW11 Harrowbeer Airfield so as not to confuse it with RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset, we made our way towards Tavistock where supposedly you could see Hessary Tor but the mist didn t allow that but we did cross Tavistock Golf Course and on through Brentor with the Church on the hill and on to Lifton passing the Ambrosia Creamery and into the Lifton Farm Shop. After we zero d the odometer we made our way through Launceston, Egloskerry, and Casworthy Water, and on to Crackington Haven and then into Boscastle for a lunch stop. After Lunch we zero d the clock again and made our way to Alternun ( never heard of this place ) pass the Jamaica Inn to Malletts Cottage where we again zero d the odometer again. We then travelled pass Upton Cross, Kelly Bray, Gunnislake Denham Bridge, Buckland Abbey and finished at the Moorland Garden Hotel for our cream tea we travelled miles on the run plus the mileage each way from home to Yelverton and back home again we travelled a total of 234 miles but it was a super run but they only put the run every two years, but a good day out. Derrick Bristol MGOC's Autumn Run 23 rd September We set off early in the pouring rain to support Bristol MGOC & their Autumn Run like one does. We all met at The Bridge Inn, Yatton for coffee & the usual chit chat, meeting old friends before setting off on an 85 mile run taking in Chew Lakes & all the good bits South of Bristol. It was hood up, but by noon things had brightened & after stopping for a Sunday roast at New Manor Farm Shop & Tearoom, the hood came down for a really pleasant afternoon MGing.

The surprise of the run was the conclusion, stopping for a BBQ in a huge farm near Tickenham. Barns full of calssic cars, there must have been at least 20 plus & a number of classic tractors.

It was nice to see Shaun there enjoying the event, even though he was in a Ford Focus. Midget resting then eh!

6 The surprise of the run was the conclusion, stopping for a BBQ in a huge farm near Tickenham. Barns full of calssic cars, there must have been at least 20 plus & a number of classic tractors. What a treat. A pleasant couple of hours was spent consuming burgers, sausages, tea, indulging in nostalgia & catching up with our Bristol friends. It was nice to see Shaun there enjoying the event, even though he was in a Ford Focus. Midget resting then eh!! We would like to pass on our congratulations to Bristol MGOC for a super Sunday, one of the best we have done this year & rally plaque 99!! Roger & Pat IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT TUESDAY 9 th OCTOBER EXETER AREA MG OWNERS CLUB AGM Saturday 15 th December Annual Club Christmas Dinner Buckerell Lodge again the details and menus have come through now and it will be pp for the whole lovely, festive evening. Deposits of 10 pp will be collected, please, and, if you want to stay over, it is 65 room and breakfast per couple. There is a limit to the number so make sure you book soon. Put your name on the list either by or at Club Night and either pay the deposit or the full amount. Any further information please ask me Bob. This space has been deliberately left for pictures of YOUR MG!

Murder Mystery MG Event? Ever fancied yourself as a bit of a Marple or Poirot? Well here s your chance! On the 21 st December, at the world famous Jamaica Inn, there will be a Murder Mystery.

Prizes are given to three detectives who successfully guess the murderer. Tickets for the evening cost 35 per person and includes a full three course meal.

If you would like to join us just let Roger or Pat know. Holiday News.......... Spring 2019 There is going to be an Exeter MGOC weekend away in April next year.

7 Murder Mystery MG Event? Ever fancied yourself as a bit of a Marple or Poirot? Well here s your chance! On the 21 st December, at the world famous Jamaica Inn, there will be a Murder Mystery. An evening of entertainment where a team of professional actors act out a murder for you to solve over a delicious three course dinner. Prizes are given to three detectives who successfully guess the murderer. Tickets for the evening cost 35 per person and includes a full three course meal. For accommodation, they have rooms from 80. We have been there before and had a great time eating, drinking, laughing and solving a murder, which we (I!) did. If you would like to join us just let Roger or Pat know. Holiday News Spring 2019 There is going to be an Exeter MGOC weekend away in April next year. Meeting at Moto Services, Exeter, M5 junction 30 0n Friday 12 th April.Driving along the scenic route towards Dunster and then along to Weston Super Mare (85 miles) and staying in the Lauriston Hotel, right on the beachfront, for 3 nights for 247 bed & breakfast for a twin or double and 145 for a single. The hotel is fully dog friendly, bring one for 6 per night.

There will be an organised day run on the Sunday to Wells, Midsomer Norton and the Malvern Hills 60 miles.

I am holding 7 doubles and a single at the moment and we will need 20 per person deposit in the New Year, so please contact me if you wish to book and for any more information.

There will be a trip meeting in the New Year for all those that are interested details later. And talking about Northern Spain.

8 There will be an organised day run on the Sunday to Wells, Midsomer Norton and the Malvern Hills 60 miles. If you know what our weekends are like, come again on this one and if you haven t, come anyway they are relaxed and fun and a great way to get away with friends. I am holding 7 doubles and a single at the moment and we will need 20 per person deposit in the New Year, so please contact me if you wish to book and for any more information. Put your name on the list, either by or at a club night. Bob Clive Gilbert is now organising.... a trip to Northern Spain next September. There will be a trip meeting in the New Year for all those that are interested details later. And talking about Northern Spain.... Beth Corbett s trip is going there in October with 10 cars there s a challenge, Clive! Roger Luscombe still has a Brittany Ferries club membership that gives all our members a discount on fares etc. If you are booking on Brittany online, you go to the Member section of Club Voyage, click on Guest of Member and enter code F64434 and a 10% discount will be automatically applied. Try it, it works. Alternatively, give the MGOC Travel Club a try full details are in the Enjoying MG magazine. Roger s Technical Tangle This month, jamming windows on an MGF. After numerous problems with the drivers side window sticking up & sticking down, it was decided to replace it with a unit from Ebay - 8, what a bargain! This motor & mechanism was from an early MGF, but although different in looks, it fits in exactly the same position except for the connecting plug which is easily adapted.

Before removing these, find the 2 fixing points holding the assembly to the window, position the window where you can get at these easily, & if you are on your own, tape the window to the body using

9 Start by removing the door card. There are 3 screws around the edge, 2 in the door pull & 1 in the internal door handle. Remove the door card by lifting upwards & outwards, pulling the plug out of the radio speaker. 6 or 7 bolts hold the complete assembly in place. Before removing these, find the 2 fixing points holding the assembly to the window, position the window where you can get at these easily, & if you are on your own, tape the window to the body using gaffa tape otherwise it will fall down & chop your hand off!! Now you can undo all the bolts holding the mechanism in place. You will need to close it up to enable you to remove it through the door frame. This you can do by operating the window switch. Now disconnect the plug from the window switch sender & remove the entire unit, all the time watching your fingers. Thoroughly clean & oil the replacement & fitting is the reverse of the above, the whole thing should take about 1 ½ hours. Once connected up should result in a happy window. The only thing worth looking out for is that the later units do not have the same plug adapter as the early ones. Roger IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT TUESDAY 9 th OCTOBER EXETER AREA MG OWNERS CLUB AGM During the AGM on the next club night, the current committee will officially step down, until the nominating, seconding and voting for the next committee takes place. We all look forward to seeing you at the AGM and thank you for your support during this past.year. Please note that this club is run for the benefit of its members by the following elected personnel. Area Secretary / Membership Secretary. Point of contact with the National MG Owners Club for existing members of Exeter MGOC, To liaise with the National Club regarding all administration, i.e. Insurance, stationary etc. Keep a current list of members for newsletter use. Write the monthly Regional roundup in the National magazine, coordinate activities organised by club members & prepare a diary for publication in EMG & club newsletter. Liaise with the Editor regarding dates, times, and happenings of members runs, shows etc. Where possible provide the Editor with material for inclusion on the website and club newsletter. Be signatory to the club chequebook. To keep a complete record of the Exeter membership, meet & greet new members & generally make them feel welcome. Look after the administration of new members, joining fees etc.

10 Chairman. Chair club committee meeting as required. Produce copy of the minutes for the club records. Be signatory to the club chequebook. Treasurer. To keep account of all club monies, incoming and outgoing, provide a statement of all club finances to the Area Secretary and Committee & advise on financial affairs to the A/S & Committee. The club chequebook MUST have 2 signatories, 1 the Treasurer & any one of any of the nominees. Editor. To edit & produce the monthly newsletter and send it to all members via and to make it available on the website. To liaise with the Webmaster regarding website contents. Social Secretary. To obtain materials each month for the club night raffle & organise the sale of tickets & other activities as required. Liaise with the club AS regarding all social events including arranging the Christmas dinner & Birthday club nights ( November ) Regalia. To provide a catalogue of regalia for the membership & take payment & obtain from the supplier. Inform A/S of new idea s & design. Quartermaster. To provide storage & safe keeping for all club assets, banner, gazeebos etc. To liaise with others for transportation to shows etc. as required. Events Co-ordinator. To arrange and gather names of members to attend various car shows and Sunday runs, and to produce information of other area s annual runs and inform members at club nights of activities that Exeter MGOC are being involved in. Annual Events Co-ordinator. To head up a committee of members to organise & carry out the Exeter MGOC annual charity event, currently named Moor2Sea, and usually held in the last week of May or first week of June on a Sunday. Committee Member without portfolio. To assist the Committee in the general running of the club. Committee members may volunteer for more than one of the above positions depending on their commitments & time available.

MGB GT V8 For sale Briefly, it is a rubber bumper GT, factory V8, Tundra green, 1975. The car has been owned by the same gentleman since 1983 and has had low use in his ownership.

Events may be omitted or added according to circumstances & updated monthly. Please refer to the current diary. Email alerts will be sent well before each event.

11 MGB GT V8 For sale Briefly, it is a rubber bumper GT, factory V8, Tundra green, The car has been owned by the same gentleman since 1983 and has had low use in his ownership. Please call David Wood, his telephone number is The price is offers in the region of 11,000. Dates for Your MG Diary These are proposed events for the coming months. Events may be omitted or added according to circumstances & updated monthly. Please refer to the current diary. alerts will be sent well before each event. Early booking for any event would be appreciated to avoid disappointment. Should any member wish to organise an event for their colleagues, dates are available throughout the year. If you are attending another area's event & would like to go in a group, we can put you in touch with other club members if the event organiser has been informed. Please contact the event organiser on the number below. All contacts to & further information on patmayo23@outlook.com or OCTOBER Tues. 9 th AGM at Ley Arms. An evening where you can give your input to your club. The club accounts will be available for you to peruse & the outgoing committee will take questions from members before standing down & a new committee elected. Come along to see how your club is run. You may even wish to volunteer to serve on the committee in one of the many roles. Followed by the usual quiz & raffle.

12 Sun. 21 st Alan & Jennie's Sunday Run Meet at Country Lanes Garden Centre, Exeter Rd, Okehampton EX20 1QH., 10am for coffee. Directions. From Exeter take A30 towards Bodmin. At the first Okehampton exit (do not come off at Whiddon Down exit) drive down the slip road with the garage on your L. At the T junction turn R & go over the A30, after the bend just past a B&B you will find Country Lanes Garden Centre on your R. This will take a couple of minutes after turning off the A30. Coffee is arranged for 10am followed by scenic run & lunch. NOVEMBER Tues 13 th Birthday Night at Ley Arms. Our 40 th year, fun evening with quiz, raffle & celebratory cake. All members & MG enthusiasts welcome. Sun. 18 th Warwick & Lorna's Autumn Sunday Run TBA DECEMBER NO CLUB NIGHT IN DECEMBER There will probably be a club run early this month for members, but this will be weather dependant & at short notice so watch for an e-alert. Sat 15 th Christmas Dinner/Disco at Buckerell Lodge, Topsham Rd, Exeter. Book early to avoid disappointment. A fun evening with other club members with the usual festive fare & dancing 'til midnight. Don't miss it, places limited. Please contact Club Chairman Bob Featherstone on editorexetermgoc@aol.co.uk Fri 21 st Murder Mystery Evening at The Jamaica Inn. Afternoon drive to the Jamaica Inn for tea & cake, followed in the evening with dinner & entertainment by proffessional actors who act out a murder for you to solve whilst you enjoy a delicious 3 course meal. An overnight stay is available if required with breakfast. Scenic drive on our return to Exeter. If you would like to join us, let Roger & Pat know so we can make arrangements for a meet. Book direct with the Jamaica Inn on Dinner & Murder Mystery is 35, rooms from 80 per night. See advertisement in last month's newsletter. (or the Editor might decide to repeat it in this month's newsletter) 2019 JANUARY New Year's Treasure Hunt. Volunteer required to organise.

13 These are proposed events for the coming months. Events may be omitted or added according to circumstances & updated monthly. Please refer to the current diary. alerts will be sent well before each event. Early booking for any event would be appreciated to avoid disappointment. Should any member wish to organise an event for their colleagues, dates are available throughout the year. If you are attending another area's event & would like to go in a group, we can put you in touch with other club members if the event organiser has been informed. All contacts to & further information from Roger Mayo on patmayo23@outlook.com or Mildly Grinny. Steve s MGB There once was a guy named Steve. Through the canyons he wound and weaved. In his MG he drove Past orchards and groves And never his smile did cease Limerick There once was a man from Dundee Who fancied to race his MG Spent a ton of his cash It was gone in a flash When he wrapped the damn thing round a tree! Man From Nantucket There once was a man from Nantucket Who bought an MG, a rust bucket He tinkered and spent Until all his cash went And finally he just said, Oh, f it...then sold it on ebay. Three cheers for the Midget Three cheers for the Midget! It s pressed out of tin, With a hole at the top For the oil to go right in. And cracks underneath For the oil to fall out. Three cheers for the Midget, Three cheers and a shout! See you next month maybe, AGM dependant Bob

Exeter MGOC Committee Connections :-

Exeter MGOC Committee Connections :- I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year from me and all of the Committee and I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and got what you wished for. Our first club run is taking place on Sunday 7 th