Durham MG Club

Sunday the 30th was a fine sunny day and we managed a good turnout of cars despite lots of other events taking place on the same day. We left Bowburn in convoy to for the run down to Swainby picking up Brian and Ivy Swallow and Mike Davison on the way also a few of our members had made their own way to Swainby, in total we had seventeen cars at the show. After a few quick hello’s it was time for a delicious bacon roll and a coffee for a bargain price of £4 from the village ha

A dozen MG’s met at a dull and overcast Bowburn Services for the ride down to Pateley Bridge for the annual Northern National MG Show organised by the Harrogate MG Owners Club. We joined a further dozen cars on the Durham stand at the show. After erecting the event shelter and a delicious bacon sandwich we had a walk round the show admiring the very high standard of cars that were present. It was good to meet up with old friends and acquaintances, I had an interesting chat w

Pateley Bridge was full of suprises, for me the most interesting was the new MG XS. A pre-production example caused a lot of interest although it was badged a ZS the production ones, which should be available in October, will be badged XS. While the exact engine options have yet to be confirmed, it's understood that the XS will have a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol as the main option, a diesel alternative is likely to be offered. Gearbox options include a six-speed manual and

A week after the Northern National on the 13th August we had another lovely day meeting up with friends from S. Yorkshire MG Club in the market place at Easingwold for what has become our annual barbeque in Flaxton near York. We had 44 people turn up for the truly gourmet banquet of a barbeque, with farm fresh salad and delicious burgers, chicken and tasty sausages. A delicious array of sweets were provided by the ladies seen here serving their wares, this was a splendid way