27th March 2024Most of the Register events for 2024 have been added, but keep a look out for updates, and also the MG100 Cavalcade which will include a Z Magnette. The first event of the year is Magnettes & Steam, 30th March at Horsted Keynes station on the Bluebell Railway, and you'll be welcome to just turn up on the day |
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19th February 2024A further batch of Magnette 70th Anniversary badges are to be produced, if a sufficient number have been pre-ordered. By making a larger quantity the cost has been kept to around £30 for a pair comprising a grille badge (77mm across) and a pin badge (30mm) both in the design shown here, with enamel and chrome finish. Please contact Paul Batho (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) as soon as possible if interested |
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27th October 2023
There's a report and photos of the recent Lou Shorten Tribute Weekend in Norfolk, which included the Register AGM
5th October 2023
It's nearly the end of the Register events season, for UK Magnette owners at least, but you might just about be in time for the Lou Shorten Tribute weekend in Norfolk, 7-8th Oct. If you haven't booked and would like to join in for part or all of it, please contact John Harris 01604 642662
There's a few photos of the recent Kop Hill Climb weekend
20th August 2023
There's a short report on the recent Yorkshire weekend. Also if you're planning to attend Kop Hill Climb (16-17 Sept) please note that to celebrate the MG100 centenary there's a special combined area for MG static display rather than the usual separate Register areas. More details here and please book in advance
4th August 2023
Register members will have been saddened to hear of the recent passing of Alan Dakeyne at the age of 91. He was active in the MGCC Yorkshire Centre and in other parts of the Club with his various MGs, but still found time to attend Magnette Register events in his Varitone. There's a full obituary for Alan at mgccyorkshire.co.uk/alan-dakeyne-obituary/
29th July 2023
Please note that the Register AGM will not take place on 6th August during the Yorkshire weekend as previously announced. We now plan to hold the meeting during the Norwich weekend instead (7th October). Look out for further details
Also there's a new article by Darshan Sanghvi in Kolkata about his ZA which is one of very few in India and has an interesting history, having been in the same family for 50 years before he bought it. Darshan was awarded the Register's David Johnson Challenge Trophy in recognition of his considerable efforts restoring and exhibiting the Magnette