Summer is in full swing and probably by the time you read this we will have already visited Fawley Railway museum. We are very honoured to be able to go to this fine venue a dream for railway enthusiasts young and older. And this year the Jaguar Car group joined us. We of course still took pride of place in and around the museum. The Jaguars were in the grass car park overlooking proceedings. It was great to see them.
It is always a great day and I would like to thank Terry Tedman for facilitating this visit. They are really nice people at Fawley and it is a joy to visit them. I of course can ride up and down on that train all day and I did.
Please don’t forget that thanks to David Mansfield new location in time for our noggin and AGM. We are now holding our First Thursday noggins at the Novello, 228, Bath Road, Littlewick Green, Maidenhead SL6 3RX. It is in a beautiful setting. There are some nice seats out in the garden that overlook the lovely countryside to White Waltham Airfield, I believe. Still, hopefully during the July, August and September noggins we can sit out and enjoy the view.
Sunday 2nd July - Fawley Hill railway museum
Back by popular demand, we visit the Fawley Hill railway museum which is just outside Henley on Thames, where our Morgan Sports Cars will be displayed amongst the exhibits.
This is a rare opportunity that for any rail enthusiast is a must. The rides on the steam train around the grounds are wonderful. Details on Fawley Hill can be found at http://www.fawleyhill.co.uk/about-fawley-hill/. I hope you will be able to come along for this special day out. There is so much to see. We have been given the opportunity for some extra tickets, so please contact me as soon as you can if you would like to come at this late stage.
Contact Roger Bluff
As the summer hots up so do our events. First off with RAF Benson and its family day.
Friday11. August 2017, 10.00 h - 17.00 h
RAF Benson family day
First thing to say is that the deadline for entries has now past. But for those of you joining Dave Cleveland the following overviews the day.
There will be the following attractions:
- Flying and static aircraft displays.
- Luxury, Sport and Classic vehicle Display
- Classic Military vehicle display
- Activity based entertainment
- Stalls and Food Vendors
They expect attendance at the event to be approximately 3000+ people (including children).
Aircraft will park on the taxiway area from 12:00 hrs to form the static display. Events and displays for the afternoon will begin from 12:00 hrs through to approximately 16:00 hrs.
Please contact Dave if you have any questions. Hopefully, we will be invited to this great event next year. If you were unable to join us this time, please watch this space. We will keep you posted.
Dave Cleveland
Mobile number: +44(755) 482 9439
We also have a visit to RAF Odiham for another super day out as described below:
Thursday 24th August 2017, 10.00 h - 17.00 h RAF Odiham family day
Although the line-up is still be confirmed in the past years both events have featured:
A static display of chinooks with their crew to show people around;
Display of ground vehicles with rather large guns which had been in Iraq and Afghan; Flying displays - Chinook low level touch and go, Counter insurgency display involving RAF regiment, helicopters and chasing vehicles, Wing walking; Biplanes in race at low level between poles; Parachuting; Tornado; Low level Dreamliner; Hercules; Flypast of red arrows.
Chinook trips for registered ticket holders.
Plus: Car display (100 + cars);
There will be a Funfair; Live Band; Beer tent; Food.
We will bring you more details very soon
Niall O'Connell
And of course not forgetting Tim’s ever popular outings or jollies as I believe is the correct locution:
Thursday 7th September 2017, 09.30 h - 17.00 h
Triple Dealer Day
Tim's Tours are back for 2017!
You will have a chance to visit three of the Main Morgan Dealers in South East.
We will begin at SGT Maidenhead (Taplow) for Coffee and Brownies 0930 -1030.
Melvyn Rutter at Bishop's Stortford for lunch etc. 1230 -1400
Ending at Allon White’s place at Cranfield 1530 -1700.
We can accept a max of 12 cars. £5 per car, please pay on the day as usual.
Please contact Tim Jones for details as follows:
Thames Valley Centre car badges available on eBay - beware
Don’t forget please, as reported previously, a Morgan owner from Australia has brought to our attention that Thames Valley Car badges are for sale on eBay. They appear to be our badges but we would like to point out that these sales are nothing to do with us or our previous suppliers. They are very highly priced, and please remember we can supply Thames Valley car badges new at the nominal club price. If you see any regalia out there and are interested please check with us first. I would like to thank our Australian customer for letting us know about these items.
Thames Valley Centre pin badges
Our range of super new Thames Valley pin badges are now available. These are available in five colours, similar to our car badges. Orders are taken on a first come first served basis, as always. Please contact David Mansfield, our Regalia Officer, to order pin badges or our car badges. Orders can be made on his telephone (0118 3769752) or via email at