The Epsom Area MGOC is one of the largest and most active Areas within the MG Owners’ Club. Established in 1981, it has grown steadily over the years and now has around 200 individual members, young and old.
Monthly
Meetings
We hold monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of each month commencing at 7:30pm. At the meeting you can pick up a copy of the Octagonal News, our monthly newsletter, which contains articles of interest to members, advertisements and a list of activities planned for the current and future months, so that you have ample time to plan your own diary.
The first hour of the monthly meeting is usually spent catching up on what has been happening, picking brains on mechanical problems, or just having a friendly conversation over a drink or two. At each meeting a part of the evening is given over to talks from a guest speaker, quizzes, competitions, food nights, wine tasting and many more. We sometimes hold a mid month natter at a specific hostelry at which you can enjoy a meal or snack, or just a drink with other members in a relaxed atmosphere.
Car
Events
As a car club, the catalyst for our involvement is our MGs. We regularly attend shows, organise runs and visit places of interest. These include events outside our own locality in Wales, Ireland, the Channel Islands, France and hunts, driving tests and take us to events organised by other Areas and MG Clubs.
Social
Events
We use our MGs for some purely social gatherings, visiting restaurants, vineyards, taking us to rambles, skittles and ten pin bowling, the list is endless. The year starts with the Annual Dinner Dance and Awards in January where we get the chance to air our best togs. There is much to enjoy and the social occasions give you the opportunity to meet and get to know other Epsom members.
Charity Events
The
Epsom Area has a continuing policy of charitable fundraising. We support many
local charitable events throughout the year by putting on a display of members
MGs at fetes and other local fundraising events. From time to time we target and
support specific local charities and organise events to raise funds for them.
The Children’s Trust at Tadworth, the Diamond Riding Centre at Carshalton and
most recently, St. Raphael’s Hospice in Cheam, have been the beneficiaries of
members fundraising activity. We have also made donations to many local
charities nominated by our members.
We hope that this resume about the Epsom Area will encourage you to come along and join us — you will find a warm welcome awaiting you. The annual subscription is £10 per couple which includes the mailing of your newsletter should you be unable to attend the monthly meeting.
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