Late last September, ThamesMOG, joined by some Morgan friends from our neighbouring centres, went along to the West Green House Classic Car show. We enjoyed a great turn out at West Green House including two three-wheelers. I hope we will see you all again soon.
By the way, did I dream it? Are they saying that as from April 2018, all forty year old cars will no longer need to have an MOT? When you factor in no road tax, our old Morgan sports cars will see quite a change. Mind you if there is no petrol…
At the time of writing, early October, we were looking forward to seeing you at our monthly walk, at The Vyne. On this occasion we were going to see the restoration work on the roof, quite possibly a unique opportunity. Hopefully, we will have a report back soon.
Please don’t forget our November Noggin at The Novello, on 2nd November, and also, why not join us for Sunday Lunch at the Harte & Magpies on Sunday 19th November.
This year we are holding the Harte & Magpies Noggin Christmas meal at lunchtime. By holding it at lunchtime, we hope that this will suit those of you who are freer during the week, when the Harte and Magpies will be a little quieter, and also for those of you do not wish to drive at night. Details are below. We hope that you would like to join us to celebrate Christmas.
Sunday 26th November. NT walk at Hughenden Manor, with a chance to visit the Wycombe Court Artists exhibition.
This is a chance to walk the grounds, join a guided tour of Disraeli’s home, and visit the Wycombe Court Artists exhibition, a selling exhibition of local artists, including painting, sculpture, felt, jewellery and more.
Meet in the car park at 11:00. Hughenden Manor High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 4LA
Harte & Magpies Christmas Lunch – 5th December 2017.
This year we are holding the Harte & Magpies Noggin Christmas meal at lunchtime. Christmas Lunch is a choice of a two or three course meal, with all the festive Christmas dressings. The price for the 2 courses is £23 p/p, and 3 courses is £27 p/p. Please contact Chris Nickless, by emailing
12:00 for 12:30. Harte & Magpies, Coleshill, HP7 0LU
Sunday 10th December. NT walk at Basildon Park, with a chance to see the house dressed for Christmas.
Take a break from Christmas shopping with a chance to walk the grounds, and also to see the house dressed for Christmas, with atmospheric lighting, sumptuous decorations and a giant tree in the hallway, all drawing on Lady Iliffe's French-Mauritian roots.
Meet in the car park at 11:00. Basildon Park, Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9NR.
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