We’re taking part in Winchester’s Heritage Open Days again with our annual classic and sportscar parade through the city. Meet at St Catherine’s Hill Park & Ride from 11:00, and we head off at 12 noon — and this year, for the first time, we’ll finish with a static display in Busket Yard, just behind the central bus station.

We’ll be alongside King Alfred Buses on the Broadway, who are running free vintage services around the area, so between us there should be a proper vintage street scene. The Mayor is pencilled in to come along and pick some prize winners.

We need helpers on the day, especially parking marshals to get cars parked up and off the one-way system quickly — please let Steve know if you can lend a hand.

The static display finishes at Busket Yard, SO23 9BA. You can view the full parade route here: Route map. Below is an illustration of what will happen near Busket Yard.

CANCELLED - sadly the organisers called this year’s rally off because of the wildfire risk after such a dry summer. Hopefully we’ll be back at Stokes Bay next year.

We’ll be joining the Gosport Vehicle Rally & Family Fun Day at Stokes Bay as a club display on the August Bank Holiday, with a gazebo up for shelter — a brilliant way to show off your MG to a wide audience of classic car enthusiasts.

To bring your car along, book direct with the organisers (£5 per car) and say you’re with the Winchester MG Owners Club so we’re allocated a place in our area. Closing date for the club stand allocation is 23rd August. Gates from 09:30 and cars need to be in place by 10:00 at the latest; the rally runs through until 16:00.

As we’re near the longest days of the year, this is a longer-than-usual club run from the Alrebury Cafe car park in Alresford down to Chichester, finishing at The Richmond Arms in West Ashling.

We’ll stop for drinks, and people can travel back home at their leisure.

Club run out to the Classic Motor Hub in Bourton-on-the-Water — a great excuse for a scenic drive through the Cotswolds. We’ll have a browse and a drink before everyone makes their own way back.

Wednesday evening club run out to the Half Moon & Spread Eagle. We’ll have a drink at the pub before everyone makes their own way back. Meeting point details will be circulated to members closer to the date.

Join us for a group visit to the Science Museum's national collection at Wroughton Airfield, near Swindon — a hidden gem that rarely opens its doors to the public.

The site houses an extraordinary range of aircraft, large vehicles and objects from the national collection, many of which spend their days quietly stored away from public view. It's a unique day out, and an excuse to point the MG northwards for a run through Wiltshire.

Open to classic and sports cars of all marques!

To book your place:

• Go to the Hollycombe Website and select the date from their events calendar

• Select “Exhibitor ticket” and make payment by card to receive your eticket

• Send an email to secretary@winchestermgoc.com to let us know you’ve booked, and we can direct you to the dedicated parking area when you arrive on the day

Please note: if the Hollycombe website doesn’t yet show the event on the 4th of May please check again a little later.

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WMGOC’s yearly Cobweb Spin (incorporating Drive It Day this year)

• Lots to see and do - café available and seating for picnics

• Complimentary goody bag per car entry

• Free raffle (subject to T&Cs)

• No time restrictions on leaving

• Pre-booking essential - email secretary@winchestermgoc.com for your entry form

• Closing date for entried 23/03/2025

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