Greetings to all Northern Centre Members

In May, we continued our tradition of giving back to those less fortunate. We enjoyed a heartwarming day out at the Phyllis Robertson Home, where we were able to share time, conversation, and a good old-fashioned braai with the residents-something they don’t often get to experience.

Our monthly noggin took a different twist with a movie night, where Ezra shared some DVDs of past MG events. It was a lovely evening, with members reminiscing about memorable moments spent in their beloved cars.

This is a reminder that our Club Show Day is coming up on Sunday, 29 June. The date was adjusted due to other commitments from some of the committee members. We’d love to see a great turnout -bring your polished MGs and take part in the ever-popular boot sale, one of our favourite annual activities.

On a lighter note, some recent banter in our WhatsApp group questioned the actual founding year of MG, especially in light of certain claims made by the current custodians of the marque. To help clear up the confusion, we’ve included an article by Norman, written some time ago, which provides great insight into MG’s origins. The more we know about the true history of our cars, the better equipped we are to keep the record straight.

Last, but certainly not least, please remember our planned Indaba in 2026. Our neighbors across the Jukskei will host the event. This is a lovely opportunity to meet fellow enthusiasts from around the country.

Looking forward to seeing you at one of our events this month.

Octagonally yours,

Bernard