By the time you read this, ThamesMOG will have kicked off its spring events with a Drive It Day trip to Crofton Beam Engines in Wiltshire. The boilers will have been fired up, and the engines in motion, just as they would have been over two centuries ago. Some of their volunteers will have displayed their classic cars alongside our Morgans. I hope you have all read in April’s Miscellany, ThamesMOG member Richard Cartwright’s article, with photos by David Williams, of our visit to the Caterham Factory. It is always interesting to read about Centres’ visits to different places. Well

We are saddened to announce the death of ThamesMOG member Terry Tedman, on 13th February. If we look back over the decades at the history and evolution of Thames Valley Centre we would see what a very significant contribution Terry made. He was famous for owning the Duchess - a 4/4 DHC in French Racing Blue with a reg GWR which was very appropriate as Terry was a train driver. He was very proud of the Duchess and its friendship with the Duke, a similar vehicle belonging to Geoff Giles. These Morgans would often park up together at National Morgan

Our year of events got off to a flying start in February with a visit to the splendid Prodrive factory in Banbury. Some of you will recall the Prodrive name from their rally days with World Rally Champions Colin McRae and Richard Burns driving the Prodrive Subarus. Today Prodrive is a multimillion pound engineering company covering everything from race prepping Aston Martins and Land Rovers, to prototyping Last Mile electric delivery vehicles, and developing innovative engineering solutions for businesses in the automotive, aerospace, marine and other industry sectors. By the way, here is something I did not know. Richard Burns

I would like to start this month’s report by wishing you all a very Happy and Healthy 2025. At this time of year, it is customary to reflect on the year that has just past. We certainly have had a busy time with the many ThamesMOG activities. In 2024, as well as arranging 24 Noggins, twelve at the Bird-in-Hand and twelve at the Harte and Magpies, ThamesMOG has attended just as many events and visits. The events ranged from exhibiting our Morgans, alongside 250 other classics, at the ever popular Pangbourne College Classic Cars Show, to joining with SogMOG at

As this is the December edition of Miscellany, I would like to thank everyone who has organised a ThamesMOG event this year, and everyone who has supported them through their attendance. Being able to meet-up with friends makes these things worthwhile. Some good news! We're thrilled to announce the arrival of our official Morgan Sports Car Club merchandise! With the iconic Thames Valley Morgan Centre's logo embroidered on many items, we've got a fantastic selection for you. From stylish hats and cosy coats to practical bags and sharp shirts, there are 65 different products available—most with customisation options for that

ThamesMOG has continued to enjoy a very busy year of events with, in October, our visit to the ‘Greatmoor Energy from Waste Plant’. This was so popular that it was sold out months in advance. On behalf of our Centre members I would like to thank ThamesMOG member Chris Beck for arranging a bumper-bundle of interesting and varied events throughout 2024. Our next event is on Sunday 3rd November when we join with HopMOG and SexMOG for our annual visit to view the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run at The Jack & Jill pub in Clayton. I have always