A word from Andy Knott, Editor
Safety Fast!
As I write this, I’m pleased to see a litre of petrol now
costs under the £1 mark in the UK for the first time
since December 2007.
This is really superb news for MGCC members,
The official publication of The MG Car Club
and with plenty of road runs scheduled for the festive
Incorporating ‘The M.G. Magazine’, ‘The Sports Car’
and ‘Brooklands Track and Air’, Safety Fast!
period there really is no excuse not to go and join in
Copyright MG Car Club 2008 with your local Centre or Register.
As is always the case, the good news is contrasted
by the not so good! Richard Jones, who’s been
Editor: Andy Knott General Manager of the MG Car Club for 18 months
01235 555552
andyknott@mgcc.co.uk
has decided to move on to pastures new. Richard has
Editorial Committee: John Day, John James, Martin Price, Andy Knott
brought a wealth of experience to the Club,
strengthening the links between Centres, Registers and
Regular Contributors: Alwyn Morgan, David Newton
the main Club and getting out to meet members in all
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parts of the world. I would personally like to thank him
for all his help and guidance over the past 18 months.
Published by: Hine Marketing, Regency House, 19 Suffolk Road, Cheltenham,
This month’s magazine represents the final chance
Glos, GL50 2AF. Tel: 01242 220070 / 01242 222055
to get your discount for one of the biggest indoor
Printed by: Cambrian Printers, Llanbadarn Road, Aberystwyth, SY23 3TN. Classic Car Shows of the year. Being a member of the
Tel: 01970 613000
MGCC entitles you to a £5 reduction off an adult ticket
President: Bill Wallis
or £15 off a family ticket, what a great way to beat the
Vice Presidents: Jean Cook, Ron Gammons, Mike Hawke, Don Hayter, Peter Best. credit crunch!
Chairman: John Day
To order, simply phone the NEC ticket line on
Vice Chairman: Chris Hunt Cooke
Treasurer: Colin Withers
0870 060 3776 and you’ll need to quote the following
Directors: Howard Gosling, Brian Woodhams, Dave Saunders, Martin Price, Paul MGCC discount code which is ‘SAClub’. Make sure
Smith, George Wilder, Stuart Griffiths.
you pay a visit to the MGCC stand in Hall 3, you can
Company Secretary: Maggie Yeadon
Staff Members: Steve Carr (Competitions Secretary), , Andy Knott,
help your Club by handing over your ticket stub, each
Jean Bryce (Membership Secretary), Maggie Yeadon (Accounts), one collected will earn us £1.
John Inness (Exhibitions Manager) Colin Grant and Chris Seaward
Of course, The Classic Motor Show will be the final
Company limited by guarantee
opportunity to see the Star Car before one lucky
The Club, as a corporate body established as the MG Car Club Limited, is a company limited by
member drives it away on the Sunday.
guarantee. Every member of the Club undertakes to contribute to the assets of the Club in the event
of its being wound up while he is a member, or within one year after he ceases to be a member,
Will there be a Star Car next year? Watch
for payment of the debts and liabilities of the Club contracted before he ceases to be a member,
this space.
and the costs, charges and expenses of winding up, and for the adjustment of the rights of the
contributors among themselves, such amount as may be required, not exceeding one pound.
Until next month, drive safely.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information at the time of going to press,
neither The Publisher (herein referred to as Hine Marketing), the Editor nor the MG Car Club can
accept any responsibility or loss occasioned to any person acting or refraining from action as a result
of any material in the publication. The opinions of authors are their own and Hine Marketing, the
Editor and the MG Car Club are not bound to agree with opinions expressed herein. Reproduction
in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Safety Fast! and The MG Car Club badge
are protected through trademark registration in the UK and in the foreign countries where
Safety Fast! circulates. Readers are warned that if they attempt any mechanical or other modifications
or methods referred to herein, they do so at their own risk and no liability will attach to the
MG Car Club, The Editor nor Hine Marketing. Neither shall the MG Car Club, The Editor nor
Hine Marketing have any responsibility for the accuracy of the content of the editorial, neither the
content of any advertisement published in Safety Fast!
It should be noted that Hine Marketing, The Editor, nor the MG Car Club make no recommendation
in respect of any goods and/or services supplied by any advertiser in this issue. It is the responsibility
of readers to satisfy themselves that goods or services offered are bona fide and in no instance can
Hine Marketing, The Editor nor the MG Car Club be held responsible.
The MG Car Club,
Kimber House,
PO Box 251, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 1FF
Tel: 01235 555552
Fax: 01235 533755
E-mail:
mgcc@mgcc.co.uk
www.mgcc.co.uk
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