Northumbrian

January 2016

Happy new year!

CCTV at New Kent Hotel solves mystery disappearance of George Dalgarnos wallet.

www.mgnorthumbria.org

Chairmans Chat

Hello again

Happy New Year. Lets hope its a good one without floods, roads &
bridges washed away, trees down etc spoiling our runs and shows.
Last years chat included an appeal for a new quartermaster to look
after the stores held in the container at Corbridge. It wasnt in the job
description to be able to dive. After the December floods the BBC Look
North reported a container had been moved by the force of the flood.
Fortunately it wasnt ours but when George & Lorraine went to have a
look the water mark was up the side. We have yet to find out what
happened inside, although we suspect the water got in.
Also in December we had the Christmas meal at the New Kent Hotel.
This was a very nice night out with a good meal and plenty of dancing
to work off the extra calories. Thank you Eileen.
You may have seen the excellent article Jonathan Bayliss wrote about
the Heritage Run for the CAMRA magazine, Canny Bevvy. Unfortunately, as you will read elsewhere, Jonathan has been seriously ill and will
not have seen this published.
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I have shared many runs with Jonathan and have always enjoyed his
company and hope for his recovery.
One of the charities benefiting from this years Corbridge money was
the Stephen Carey Trust. We have funded a public access defebrillator
for Corbridge. The equipment is ready to be installed but this has had
to be delayed due to the recent flooding.
Lorraine is progressing well putting together the programme for 2016
but if you have an idea or would like to volunteer please get in touch.
Traditionally the first run of the year has always been the Chairmans
Run on the last Sunday in March, however this year we also have runs
in January & February and as the last Sunday in March is Easter Day
we have decided that the Chairmans Run will be on 3/4/16. With an
extra week to plan it should be good!
Best wishes

Tim Cook
chairman@mgn
northumbria.org

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Mini Clubman
The Clubman, or square-nosed Mini was introduced in
1969.in saloon, estate and 1275 GT form. Originally suspended hydrolastically this was dropped in July 1971. (The
car tended to pitch causing our Sons to be sick unless we
chose Motorways).
The GT and saloons were discontinued in 1980 with the estate continuing as a 1000HL for another two years.
The GT would certainly motor and ran smoothly on its single SU (Quentin Wilson got it wrong, but I am sure twin SU
conversions would be available from Special Tuning). He
did get his forecast of values correct, however. A good GT
might cost you five figures. I got 545 as trade in in 1975.

Bob saw this

stunning example at the
Croft Nostalgia event in
August

Bob Heslop
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15

MG Newcastle

Tims Winter Run

388 West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 2 ER

Tel: 0191 228 8025

The winter run is on Sat 23 Jan starting from the

Wicker Chair Bistro on Stamfordham Road,
Newcastle. www.wickerchairbistro.org.uk

Wingrove & MG Newcastle

Wingrove Motor Company Celebrates 90 years of business in 2015 first
opening the doors in 1925 by Local cattle auctioneer and current director Peters, Grandfather John Myers Dalkin Snr.
The MG3 starts at 8,399 for a 1.5 petrol engine with 106 PS power,
and the range topping 3 Style including a variety of specialist equipment such as DAB Radio, rear parking sensors, Automatic lights and
wipers to name but a few, is still available to drive away for under
10,000.

This cafe is run by JET who received funding for

equipment in 2014 to set it up. So even if you
don want to do the run why not come along for
the start.
It is open from 9am and does breakfasts etc but I
am planning on leaving at 11 for @38 miles ending in Wylam.

In 2014 MG Newcastle was awarded MG Dealer of the year and in 2015

launched the New MG6 model, now at the incredible price of 13,995
for a 1.9 turbo diesel with 0% finance applicable on some models.
To arrange a test drive, discuss the cars or and vast amount of personalisation options available contact us on facebook, or call 0191
2288025 and find out how you can get more MG for your money.
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6th

Clubnight, Backworth 8.00 pm

23rd

(Saturday) Winter run see page 5

As this is a winter run, you can do the run in your

everyday car if you wish.

Established 1983

New Member
This month we welcome to MG Northumbria:
David Hall from Seaton Delaval who has a Jaguar E Type.

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Scotlands largest stockists of new & used MG & other Classic Parts.
MGOC Reccomended Supplier & 5 Star Spanner Award .
Full Workshop facilities, Bodywork specialists, Insurance work undertaken.
Always breaking Maestros, MGAs, MGBs, Magnettes, Midgets, for spares.
Fast & efficient Mail Order service
-----131, Jamphlars Road, Cardenden, Fife, KY5 0ND
E-mail :- sales@chicdoig.com
Tel:- Office 01592-722999, Parts Department 01592-722666

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Jonathan Bayliss
In case you havent heard, Jonathan recently
suffered three strokes and two major bleeds in
November & early December. Tim has been
contacted by Jonathans daughter who has advised him that it is likely that Jonathan will be
left with permanent physical and/or mental disability. At present he remains unresponsive. He
is due to be moved into a nursing home soon.
All we can do is hope for his recovery. We
will keep you informed of any change and let
you know if and when he is able to be visited.
Established 1983
-------

Scotlands largest stockists of new & used MG & other Classic Parts.
MGOC Reccomended Supplier & 5 Star Spanner Award .
Full Workshop facilities, Bodywork specialists, Insurance work undertaken.
Always breaking Maestros, MGAs, MGBs, Magnettes, Midgets, for spares.
Fast & efficient Mail Order service
-----131, Jamphlars Road, Cardenden, Fife, KY5 0ND
E-mail :- sales@chicdoig.com
Tel:- Office 01592-722999, Parts Department 01592-722666

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Anniversaries in 2016

Hopefully you have enjoyed a nice Christmas but as always all good things come to an end.

So ...ITS SUBS TIME AGAIN!!

1896
- 17 Jan Daimler Motor Co registered
13 June Rover Cycle Co formed 25 June Riley
registered in Coventry - 1st London to Brighton
Emancipation Run
1906 Rolls Royce registered April saw Austin
launch their prototype and sold 23 by October
1916 BMW formed
1926 Citroen open factory in Slough

These are 8 club plus 10 Backworth membership per person. As usual please either pay
George Dalgarno at clubnight or send a cheque
to him at:

1936 Herbert Austin becomes Lord Austin

1946 MIRA formed Austin buys Vandan Plas
1956 petrol rationing for Suez crisis

Denecroft, Wallridge Drive

1966 BMC merges with Jaguar to become BMH

Lotus move to Norfolk

Holywell Village

1976 Chrysler name replaces Rootes marques

Jenson ceases production

Whitley Bay

1986 5 millionth Mini

NE25 0NN

1996 centenary of British motor industry

Thank you

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More pictures from the Christmas night out.

The dead of Winter

Sent in by George Dalgarno

Ian Clubbs shows

off his new hairdo
and manages to
get stuck to Joans
head!

David, Pat and

Lorraine

If you find at any time that you have not

received the newsletter by e mail by the end
of the first week of the month please let
me know, as I do not always get a delivery
failure message.
Alan

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More pictures from the Christmas night out.

The dead of Winter

Sent in by George Dalgarno

Ian Clubbs shows

off his new hairdo
and manages to
get stuck to Joans
head!

David, Pat and

Lorraine

If you find at any time that you have not

received the newsletter by e mail by the end
of the first week of the month please let
me know, as I do not always get a delivery
failure message.
Alan

10

Anniversaries in 2016

Hopefully you have enjoyed a nice Christmas but as always all good things come to an end.

So ...ITS SUBS TIME AGAIN!!

1896
- 17 Jan Daimler Motor Co registered
13 June Rover Cycle Co formed 25 June Riley
registered in Coventry - 1st London to Brighton
Emancipation Run
1906 Rolls Royce registered April saw Austin
launch their prototype and sold 23 by October
1916 BMW formed
1926 Citroen open factory in Slough

These are 8 club plus 10 Backworth membership per person. As usual please either pay
George Dalgarno at clubnight or send a cheque
to him at:

1936 Herbert Austin becomes Lord Austin

1946 MIRA formed Austin buys Vandan Plas
1956 petrol rationing for Suez crisis

Denecroft, Wallridge Drive

1966 BMC merges with Jaguar to become BMH

Lotus move to Norfolk

Holywell Village

1976 Chrysler name replaces Rootes marques

Jenson ceases production

Whitley Bay

1986 5 millionth Mini

NE25 0NN

1996 centenary of British motor industry

Thank you

11

Jonathan Bayliss
In case you havent heard, Jonathan recently
suffered three strokes and two major bleeds in
November & early December. Tim has been
contacted by Jonathans daughter who has advised him that it is likely that Jonathan will be
left with permanent physical and/or mental disability. At present he remains unresponsive. He
is due to be moved into a nursing home soon.
All we can do is hope for his recovery. We
will keep you informed of any change and let
you know if and when he is able to be visited.
Established 1983
-------

Scotlands largest stockists of new & used MG & other Classic Parts.
MGOC Reccomended Supplier & 5 Star Spanner Award .
Full Workshop facilities, Bodywork specialists, Insurance work undertaken.
Always breaking Maestros, MGAs, MGBs, Magnettes, Midgets, for spares.
Fast & efficient Mail Order service
-----131, Jamphlars Road, Cardenden, Fife, KY5 0ND
E-mail :- sales@chicdoig.com
Tel:- Office 01592-722999, Parts Department 01592-722666

12

6th

Clubnight, Backworth 8.00 pm

23rd

(Saturday) Winter run see page 5

As this is a winter run, you can do the run in your

everyday car if you wish.

Established 1983

New Member
This month we welcome to MG Northumbria:
David Hall from Seaton Delaval who has a Jaguar E Type.

-------

Scotlands largest stockists of new & used MG & other Classic Parts.
MGOC Reccomended Supplier & 5 Star Spanner Award .
Full Workshop facilities, Bodywork specialists, Insurance work undertaken.
Always breaking Maestros, MGAs, MGBs, Magnettes, Midgets, for spares.
Fast & efficient Mail Order service
-----131, Jamphlars Road, Cardenden, Fife, KY5 0ND
E-mail :- sales@chicdoig.com
Tel:- Office 01592-722999, Parts Department 01592-722666

13

MG Newcastle

Tims Winter Run

388 West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 2 ER

Tel: 0191 228 8025

The winter run is on Sat 23 Jan starting from the

Wicker Chair Bistro on Stamfordham Road,
Newcastle. www.wickerchairbistro.org.uk

Wingrove & MG Newcastle

Wingrove Motor Company Celebrates 90 years of business in 2015 first
opening the doors in 1925 by Local cattle auctioneer and current director Peters, Grandfather John Myers Dalkin Snr.
The MG3 starts at 8,399 for a 1.5 petrol engine with 106 PS power,
and the range topping 3 Style including a variety of specialist equipment such as DAB Radio, rear parking sensors, Automatic lights and
wipers to name but a few, is still available to drive away for under
10,000.

This cafe is run by JET who received funding for

equipment in 2014 to set it up. So even if you
don want to do the run why not come along for
the start.
It is open from 9am and does breakfasts etc but I
am planning on leaving at 11 for @38 miles ending in Wylam.

In 2014 MG Newcastle was awarded MG Dealer of the year and in 2015

launched the New MG6 model, now at the incredible price of 13,995
for a 1.9 turbo diesel with 0% finance applicable on some models.
To arrange a test drive, discuss the cars or and vast amount of personalisation options available contact us on facebook, or call 0191
2288025 and find out how you can get more MG for your money.
14

Mini Clubman
The Clubman, or square-nosed Mini was introduced in
1969.in saloon, estate and 1275 GT form. Originally suspended hydrolastically this was dropped in July 1971. (The
car tended to pitch causing our Sons to be sick unless we
chose Motorways).
The GT and saloons were discontinued in 1980 with the estate continuing as a 1000HL for another two years.
The GT would certainly motor and ran smoothly on its single SU (Quentin Wilson got it wrong, but I am sure twin SU
conversions would be available from Special Tuning). He
did get his forecast of values correct, however. A good GT
might cost you five figures. I got 545 as trade in in 1975.

Bob saw this

stunning example at the
Croft Nostalgia event in
August

Bob Heslop
4

15

I have shared many runs with Jonathan and have always enjoyed his
company and hope for his recovery.
One of the charities benefiting from this years Corbridge money was
the Stephen Carey Trust. We have funded a public access defebrillator
for Corbridge. The equipment is ready to be installed but this has had
to be delayed due to the recent flooding.
Lorraine is progressing well putting together the programme for 2016
but if you have an idea or would like to volunteer please get in touch.
Traditionally the first run of the year has always been the Chairmans
Run on the last Sunday in March, however this year we also have runs
in January & February and as the last Sunday in March is Easter Day
we have decided that the Chairmans Run will be on 3/4/16. With an
extra week to plan it should be good!
Best wishes

Tim Cook
chairman@mgn
northumbria.org

16

Chairmans Chat

Hello again

Happy New Year. Lets hope its a good one without floods, roads &
bridges washed away, trees down etc spoiling our runs and shows.
Last years chat included an appeal for a new quartermaster to look
after the stores held in the container at Corbridge. It wasnt in the job
description to be able to dive. After the December floods the BBC Look
North reported a container had been moved by the force of the flood.
Fortunately it wasnt ours but when George & Lorraine went to have a
look the water mark was up the side. We have yet to find out what
happened inside, although we suspect the water got in.
Also in December we had the Christmas meal at the New Kent Hotel.
This was a very nice night out with a good meal and plenty of dancing
to work off the extra calories. Thank you Eileen.
You may have seen the excellent article Jonathan Bayliss wrote about
the Heritage Run for the CAMRA magazine, Canny Bevvy. Unfortunately, as you will read elsewhere, Jonathan has been seriously ill and will
not have seen this published.
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17