Shuttleworth Trust 2025
16 ThamesMOG Morgans (plus one interloper from CranMOG, and David’s Caterham) and 31 Morganeers enjoyed sunny weather and gentle breezes during their visit to the Shuttleworth Collection. As we arrived, we were greeted by a flying display from the Collection’s Spitfire — a fantastic way to start! It is called a Collection, not a museum, because all the exhibits—whether aircraft, cars, commercial vehicles, or motorbikes—are operational. We divided into two groups and took a detailed two-hour guided tour of the four aircraft hangars, during which we learned about the aircrafts' history and the backgrounds of early designers and pilots. Among
Drive it Day 2025
For this year we arranged to go to the Kennet and Avon Pumping station at Crofton where there is a nice pair of working 19th Century beam engines. The trust operating the beam engines had a steaming day on that day and an offer for half price entry for "classic" car drivers. 10 cars signed up for the trip. Those starting near the Hart and Magpies gathered there and set of together, everyone else arrived independently. One or two went on to Wilton windmill which is itself well worth a visit. Not operating at the moment while it waits for
Harte and Magpies July 2024
After the record temperatures on Friday, this Sunday turned out just right, not too hot, some blue skies, and a few clouds with a very gentle breeze. Unlike the British Open Golf tournament at Troon. (Billy Connolly once said there are only two seasons in Scotland: June and winter !!! ) I apologise I digress. We were 23 in total and as the weather was so nice we all sat outside. I am sorry to say there were a few tales of Morgan woes today, starting with a horn and windscreen wipers not working on a plus 8, although luckily
Kew Steam Museum
Chris Beck organised a visit to Kew Steam museum. This was attended by 7 Morgans and their people. We were blessed with glorious sunny weather. Here are some pictures of the day provided by David Williams.
Mini Factory Tour
On Wednesday 18th. April the Thames Valley Centre visited The Mini Plant at Oxford. On an unusually dry and sunny day, 23 members in 12 cars gathered in the car park at the Mini Plant. I had secured tickets for tours at 9:30 and 9:50. There is a small museum area in the visitors centre. After locking away our mobile phones, donning hi-vis tabards and safety glasses we watched the obligatory H&S video before starting our tour in the ‘body-in-white’ plant. This section is predominantly occupied by robots, only a few humans are employed feeding the smaller components into the
RAF Odiham 2023 part 2
A second impression of the day at Odiham this year.