As some of you maybe aware, Midget 60 has been postponed due to the ongoing pandemic. Please see below:Continue reading →

Hello fellow Mascavites,

The word is out that Midget 60, The Big Weekend scheduled for June this year has been postponed. A sad but very sensible decision in view of where we are within the Covid-19 pandemic. A new date of 1st-3rd July 2022 has been posted when hopefully, the world be be a much safer place to got out and play with again.

Those who have booked for the 2021 date will be contacted shortly to explain the options available to them.

Regards to all,

Terry

 

Reply to Terry Horler | Mar 06,2021 |

Dear all

The Midget60 organising committee have taken the difficult decision to postpone this year\’s event:

“During a meeting of our North West Area and Mark Hall. We discussed at great length the possibility of going ahead with MG Midget 60 in June 2021, but it is with great sadness we have decided to postpone this event to July 1st-3rd 2022. We know you will all be disappointed but it was felt as the pandemic opening up date of the 21st June is too close to our event, members may still feel unsafe to travel and also the date Boris has set could also be moved on to later in June, depending on how the R number comes down. As so much work has been put into organising this event, we did not wish it to become a diluted event, with members travelling from all over the UK and Europe.

We very much hope you will understand our decision and join with us in looking forward to July 2022 when we hope we will be able to gather and mix in large numbers(mask free) safely to enjoy the company of other members from all around the world.

Those who have already entered will receive an email shortly with details of the options.”

I will be sending a revised \’Dates for Your Diary\’ email soon which will include information on some additional activities.

Best wishes

Gary

London Area Rep

Reply to Gary Lazarus | Mar 06,2021 |

Dear all

The Midget60 organising committee have taken the difficult decision to postpone this year\’s event:

“During a meeting of our North West Area and Mark Hall. We discussed at great length the possibility of going ahead with MG Midget 60 in June 2021, but it is with great sadness we have decided to postpone this event to July 1st-3rd 2022. We know you will all be disappointed but it was felt as the pandemic opening up date of the 21st June is too close to our event, members may still feel unsafe to travel and also the date Boris has set could also be moved on to later in June, depending on how the R number comes down. As so much work has been put into organising this event, we did not wish it to become a diluted event, with members travelling from all over the UK and Europe.

We very much hope you will understand our decision and join with us in looking forward to July 2022 when we hope we will be able to gather and mix in large numbers(mask free) safely to enjoy the company of other members from all around the world.

Those who have already entered will receive an email shortly with details of the options.”

I will be sending a revised \’Dates for Your Diary\’ email soon which will include information on some additional activities.

Best wishes

Gary

London Area Rep

Reply to Gary Lazarus | Mar 06,2021 |

Hello everyone

This is a message from the organisers of the Big Weekend. Postponement of MG Midget 60 to 2022. So it’s Midget 61, then…

During a meeting of our North West Area and Mark Hall. We discussed at great length the possibility of going ahead with MG Midget 60 in June 2021, but it is with great sadness we have decided to postpone this event to July 1st-3rd 2022. We know you will all be disappointed but it was felt as the pandemic opening up date of the 21st June is too close to our event, members may still feel unsafe to travel and also the date Boris has set could also be moved on to later in June, depending on how the R number comes down. As so much work has been put into organizing this event, we did not wish it to become a diluted event, with members traveling from all over the UK and Europe.

We very much hope you will understand our decision and join with us in looking forward to July 2022 when we hope we will be able to gather and mix in large numbers(mask free) safely to enjoy the company of other members from all around the world.

Those who have already entered will receive an email shortly with details of the options.

MG Midget 60 Organizing team MASC North West Area.Continue reading →

Hello again fellow Mascavites,

We seem to have a daily spares market brewing. Today, Alan Lo is offering a very nice Ashley GT fibreglass bonnet that he currently uses as a garden ornament. The bonnet is in good shape and comes with the original headlight covers, rather like the early Jaguar E type. Collection from Bristol, its yours for £250. For further info and photos, please contact Alan  07474 343643 or email  –  alan.lo.uk@gmail.com

I can hardly wait to see what we have for Thursday.

Terry

 

Reply to Terry Horler | Mar 03,2021 |

Hello fellow Mascavites,

“Now what is he selling?” you may be thinking, Well, I’m not. Instead, Frank Allen is. A set of 4 Minator 5X13 alloy wheels (Minilite lookalikes) for a Sprite or Midget. Pretty well unblemished condition with a set of wheel nuts. Photos available upon request. Asking £300 or very near offer.

Frank Allen – 07747 633567 or 01454 774208. Frampton Cotterell

Otherwise, no news is good news, and I have no bad news.

Terry

 

 

 

Reply to Terry Horler | Mar 02,2021 |

Hello all Wiltshire members

The sun is out here, the snowdrops and crocuses are looking fantastic around here and I’m about to unwrap my Sprite for a quick visit to the shops, first time this year. I hope you have kept your Midgets or Sprites moving a little despite the lockdown, or made some real progress if still in project form. I’ve bought the remains of a race or hillclimb Midget, so that’s kept me busy! Engine and box are already well underway, but the exhaust, back axle and bodywork may take a while as strangely my pension seems to have run out. Let me know what you’ve achieved, please, however small.

As you’ve no doubt heard, there is an optimistic timetable now for release, and several organisations are reviewing their planned dates to see if it fits into the plan. Nothing is certain yet, but here are a few ideas.

Drive-it Day is planned for 25th April this year. I’ve not had word from the FBHVC about this yet, as there will be restrictions still. Their facebook page may let us know. But who needs a named day to drive your Sprite or Midget? As soon as you feel comfortable enough and the formal lockdown ends, you can decide for yourself. Take care, though.

Top event, he Midget 60 Big Weekend (25-26 June) at the Mere Golf Resort and the following day’s gathering at Gawsworth Hall Manor House is still on as of today. See the link, get the T shirt…

https://www.midgetandspriteclub.com/?page_id=20287 

I’m looking forward to Classics at Prescott, my entry carried over from 2020:

https://www.winchcomberotaryclub.com/classics-at-prescott

and how about this event, that has picked up on the cancellation of MG Live, MGs moving to Malvern to join the Triumphs:

https://www.tr-register.co.uk/article/2021/02/0260/Clubs-collaborate-to-create-exciting-new-Triumph-and-MG-Weekend

You can expect updates daily from all the race venues and event organisers, so keep your eyes peeled and your Spridget warmed up. As soon as we can, not March or April, but maybe May or June, the MASC meet at the Barge at Seend will be back, and we can take it from there.

As always, you are invited to get in touch with me by phone, What’s App or email, as quite a few have already, if only to release the frustrations and break the boredom, I’d love to have a chat. And finally, I’m not a big fan, but does anyone want to do a zoom? Give me a shout and I’ll set one up.

All the best

Andy

07776 171251

andyspeedbox@gmail.com

 

Reply to Andrew Cross | Feb 25,2021 |

Hello fellow Mascavites,

At last, we have good cause to be optimistic about the way ahead. No doubt there will be much scheming and plotting in dark corners on how we will rejoin life as we used to know it. For sure, we will not be speculating on this and will remain on the safe and sensible side of caution in the meantime.

Once again, abusing my privileged position as your area rep, I use this opportunity to offer you, my fellow local members, stuff what is getting in my way. No silly prices, make me an offer, give me a laugh and take it away, we have –    Windscreen in frame with pillars 1964 onwards                                                  Frogeye carbs HI on manifold and air filters                                                        Box of HS2 carbs and bits, manifolds etc.                                                            Frogeye doors                                                                                                      Original cast iron exhaust manifold 1964 onwards

Loss of storage means I am fighting for space so no silly prices but you will need to collect.

Stay safe, stay well, stay patient, we will soon be picking holes in each others Spridgley things and ideas again soon(ish).

Terry        rebelwithasprite@hotmail.com    07745742133

Reply to Terry Horler | Feb 24,2021 |

Hi All,

I hope that you’ve all been keeping well and been able to do a mile or two in your Spridgets during lockdown. I’ve been doing various jobs on my Frogeye and also the occasional shopping trips.

If any of you have any questions or would like to get in touch, please feel free.

I’ll keep you informed of when we’re able to meet once again post lockdown.

In the meantime, keep well and safe.

Gary

Reply to Gary Lazarus | Feb 21,2021 |