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Regular meetings

The North Wiltshire Branch meet regularly at The Sandgate Public House, Oxford Road, Stratton-St. Margaret, Swindon SN3 4HD

Phone number is 01793 824 586.

We meet on the third Thursday of the month

starting at 7.30 pm.

It costs £1 per person to attend an event or £10 per year to attend and take part.

Newsletter

This newsletter is to inform you all about events coming up.

March 19th Meeting at the Sandgate (SN3 4HD) public house 7:30pm. This month we will be trying something new. Rob Hardy has agreed to talk about his car followed by some social time, and raffle. It sounds like an interesting night.

April 5th Fun run a trip around the local countryside ending with a pub lunch meeting at the Cotswold Water Park car park. 11:00am start there is a café and Outdoor shop for those people who would like to arrive early.

April 26th Wheelnuts Car Show Stroud and drive it day.

May 14th Meeting at the Sandgate Public House 7:30pm

June 14th This years rally will be held at Atwell Car Museum Calne. Entry forms will be posted to members, or available from Catherine Smith 01793 421219

June 27th This year the Morris Minor Owners Club national rally is being held at the Haynes International Motor Museum Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7LH (http://www.haynesmotormuseum.com/home/index.html). As this venue is not far a away it was felt that it would be nice to go as a group. Anyone interested please speak to Stephen Smith/Malcolm Delahaye

July 12th Summer BBQ at Coate Water 2:00pm. This year it was felt that it would be more enjoyable for members to have the BBQ cooked for them. There will be a small charge to cover the cost of the food. Please note a change of date for the BBQ as the previous date clashed with Fairford Air Show.

Look forward to seeing you all. Feel free to contact Stephen or Catherine on 01793 421219 or email cpmsmith@sky.com . Details available on our web site at http://www.northwiltsmmoc.co.uk

About our Branch

Our aim is to provide a social focal point for all Morris Minor enthusiasts and owners in the North Wiltshire area.

We offer friendship, technical advice and guidance (where we can) in a welcoming atmosphere through our regular meetings.

All models and conditions of vehicles are part of our club and all loved. It is not important that your car is in immaculate condition, we have them in all conditions! This is a club for those who care about their Minors.

We are open to all enthusiasts but it is not necessary to bring your car to every meeting or even own a car. Your enthusiasm and energy is all you need.

We meet monthly at varied locations throughout the year, so please refer to the events list to find us.

We are always looking for new members, of all ages, so don't be shy, make contact and come along to our next meeting. You will be pleasantly surprised.

Current News

October turned out to be an important month for us as it was time for the annual general meeting. Four valued members stepped down from the Committee this year, Chairman and secretary Dave and Gill Waters and Roger and Liz Briance. The branch thanks them all for the years of time and effort they have spent to make it as successful and enjoyable as it has become. Although no longer on the committee, they are of course remaining with the branch. We welcome newly elected members Malcolm Delhaye. Secretary Catherine Smith and Chairman Stephen Smith.

Once the humdrum business of assuring the healthy financial footing of the branch was complete Peter Cosslett gave a fine seminar on the intricacies of producing a car, from the initial thoughts to the first drive, with all the little complexities and difficulties along the way. An interesting finish to the evening!

Other branch activities have included a very enjoyable fireworks display at Highworth on 7th November, followed by a meal and a few drinks at the Cold Harbour Inn, Blunsdon.