Attendance at our noggins has been doing well. At the time of writing we have predicted cold weather, the coldest so far this year, with snow approaching. Therefore, congratulations to all those Morgan owners in the line-up at the Harte & Magpies. Warmer days are coming, eventually.
Don’t forget ThamesMOG are planning to visit The Kempton Steam Museum on Sunday 23rd April, Drive it Day. This is a planned steam-up day when they run the world’s largest operational triple expansion steam engine, the LP cylinder is 86” diameter with a 5’-6” stroke! The museum can accommodate up to 20 Morgans on the paved area in front of the museum in addition to their main car park. A guided tour is included with an entrance fee of £10 & £9 for concessions. If you are interested please use contact details found on https://www.thamesmog.co.uk/events.
Also, ThamesMOG will be visiting The Battle of Britain Bunker at RAF Uxbridge on 25th May. Completed in 1939, the Bunker housed the Operations Room for No.11 Group (Fighter Command) during the Second World War. Located 60 feet underground, the Bunker remained top secret throughout the war and was re-opened alongside an Exhibition Centre in 2018. A guided tour lasting around 1½ hours is included (we are planning this for 2pm) with an entrance fee of £9 or £7 for concessions. The exhibition is very well done and worth some time in addition to the bunker tour. There is a café and ample secure parking on site. If you are interested, please use contact details found on https://www.thamesmog.co.uk/events
Once again, ThamesMOG member Graham Larby has been offered, on behalf of the club, half-price entry for up to 20 Morgan cars and drivers to the ‘Masters Historic’ race meeting at Brands Hatch on Sunday 28th May. The entry cost is £14 for driver and car and another £14 for a passenger. This old-school circuit has preserved the nostalgia of historic racing with its original layout from the 1960s and is a definite favourite of drivers and fans alike. The Brands GP circuit is both fast and technically challenging for our drivers, with an exciting combination of skilful, entertaining, wheel-to-wheel racing...the way it used to be in the golden era of motorsport! If you are interested, please use contact details found on https://www.thamesmog.co.uk/events
Fantastically, ThamesMOG has been invited to exhibit at this year’s Pangbourne Classic Car Show. ThamesMOG have attended this event ever since it started in 2016. The event is completely free. At previous events over 250 amazing vehicles were on display in the glorious Berkshire sunshine, and raised an amazing £4000 for Charity. Pre-booking is essential. If you are interested, please find the booking link at https://www.thamesmog.co.uk/events
Please remember our AGM that will be on June 1st at the Bird In Hand. Initial postings will be sent out soon via newsletter.
As mentioned our monthly Noggins continue to be held during the winter, and we are pleased to see a lively turn out of members at The Bird in Hand on the first Thursday of every month, and The Harte and Magpies for lunch on the third Sunday of every month.
If you have any suggestions for events, please contact the committee by emailing
I hope you will all take care, along with your family and friends, and that you will all stay well.
Best wishes and take care, Roger.