NEWSLETTER NO. 02/2017

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Chairman Bruce Henderson 082 568 7976 brucejhenderson@gmail.com

Vice Chairman Ricky Cooper 082 822 2146 ricky@cyberperk.co.za

Secretary Tony Lyons-Lewis 083 419 6566 lionsden@netactive.co.za

Treasurer Duncan Paton 082 078 1392 dingles@telkomsa.net

Events Coordinator Trevor Cooper 082 576 6104 trevcoops@gmail.com

Member Ross Lawson 082 550 6473 antart@mweb.co.za

Member Gerry Page 721 158 0895 pagmry3@aol.com

Member Liesel Winter 073 721 8922 mwcape@mweb.co.za

Member Leish Horak 083 441 6046 leish@horakfamily.co.za

EDITOR: Charlotte Holliday 0794933353 hollidaycharlotte7@gmail.com

REGALIA: Gerry Page 0721580895 pagmry3@aol.com

FROM THE HIGH CHAIR,

AGM: Another milestone for our club has passed with the holding of the recent AGM and the celebration of our tenth anniversary. You will all receive the minutes in due course but for those who were not able to be there, I shall summarise proceedings. No contentious issues were raised. The proposed amendment to our constitution to finally make us completely legal with respect to our income tax exempt status was approved unanimously. I take this opportunity to sincerely thank Duncan Paton and Neil Metelerkamp for their hard work in this regard and in respect of managing the club’s finances which are in a very healthy state. The existing members of the committee were all re-elected and we welcome Leish Horak to the team as an additional member. I would like to repeat my appreciation for the work that all committee members put into maintaining the excellent status of the club. The Antart Trophy for the most enthusiastic member was shared between Fred Mullany and Clive Holliday and the T Type Trophy was awarded to Brian Davidson. The club car register kept by Keith Burton and Susan Marsden was on display and any member wanting to know more about the MGs in the club is welcome to consult them. I reiterate our thanks to Trevor Cooper and KADA for hosting the meeting and the socialising afterwards, and for allowing us to use the venue for our monthly committee meetings. For any members interested in the history of the club, the chairman’s report will be circulated with the minutes. In this, you will find a summary of the highlights of our founding and the past ten years. Of particular interest is the description of the initial apprehension regarding our founding followed by the undisputed success of the centre thereafter. PAST AND FUTURE EVENTS: The MGCC put on a good display of our cars at the George Old Car Show. Brief rain showers cooled but did not deter the public or exhibitors. This show exhibits remarkable vintage and veteran vehicles but there are unfortunately also a large number of unremarkable and somewhat “ordinary” vehicles which in my opinion detract from the interest of the display. However there is no doubt that the owners of the latter are very proud of them and will justify their presence!

The popularity of our last Sunday breakfast runs continues with the February run to Zucchini’s again breaking attendance records. The March 26th run will go to Berlin on the Keurbooms road. Following this on 9th April, we visit Kobus Halliday and his large car collection at Great Brak. For those of you who have not been there (and those who have!), this is a real privilege and well worth attending. The Knysna Motor Show takes place on 30th April and you are reminded to register asap. This year’s show promises to exceed expectations and one of the prime exhibitions will be the MMM MGs which will be in Knysna on their biennial tour. Should you miss them on the show, these pre WW2, 1929-1935 real classics will be based at Knysna Hollow and for any MG enthusiast, seeing them is a not-to-be-missed experience. The Jaguar Simola Hillclimb takes place over the weekend 5th – 7th May. Our members will again be asked to volunteer their services to raise funds for charity. As previously announced, our duties this year will be confined to the pits where our usual experienced team will manage the cars and where we will ask YOU to help us manage the public. Controlling people in the somewhat dangerous environment is an important task and we will need your assistance. CAPE CENTRES: The organising committee is putting the final touches to this event which promises to be another excellent occasion. We were recently disappointed that a likely sponsor was finally not able to support the event but they have promised future help. We are still negotiating with local companies and hope to obtain some assistance. There have been three ‘drop-outs’ but their places have been filled from the waiting list and we have a full complement of 70 cars. REGALIA: Gerry and Mary Page displayed the available club regalia on a fine stand at the AGM and will continue to do so at outings. Additional items are being investigated and will hopefully be available soon. If your MG does not have the distinctive club bumper badge, please consider ordering one of these from them. Despite his recent major surgery, Tony Lyons-Lewis is in Natal for the annual “D J”, proof that you cannot keep a good man down! This classic rally from Durban to Johannesburg for vintage and veteran motorcycles has a long history of which Tony became a special part last year when he was recognised for his ‘long service’ as the participant who had ridden the greatest number of events.. Ross Lawson has unfortunately had complications following his operation and requires further surgery. We wish him well and a speedy recovery. We look forward to seeing you on outings. Enjoy your MGs and happy motoring. Bruce.

EDITORIAL; Autumn is on the way, early mornings and evenings you can feel the slight chill in the air. Time is just flying and that is why now is so important. We so often say I cannot wait for this or that to happen, and that is really saying that we want time to go faster than it already is. I somehow wish we can hold onto time and just embrace every minute we have without wondering about or wishing for tomorrow to come - it will come soon enough. Somehow I have left out Fred and Joe’s birhdays in last month’s newsletter. Hope you had a wonderful time - both Feb babies. Please, let me have your birthdates for those whose names never appear in the lists. It is always enjoyable when somebody phones you for your bithday that you did not expect a call from. I think too from this month I will publish the birthdays a month ahead so we could have the info before the birhdays and not after. This month then will have the birthdates of March and April babies. I do want to thank the commitee for the lovely bunch of flowers they gave me at the AGM. I enjoy doing the newsletter and even more so when appreciation is shown, thank you for that. This is my third year doing it and I thought I would have been “fired” long ago, but still going, and again, thank you for everybody who contributes and specially to Fred Mullany for all the jokes. Without his input there would be nothing to laugh about.

PAST EVENTS Glentana Bring and Braai: Sadly the rainy weather kept most members away from the braai, and it turned out to be a lovely morning with no rain. Attended by 26 people, it was a much enjoyed day and a perfect ride out with the little cars.

George Old Car Show:

Breakfast Run to Zucchini

March Birthdays

1st - Norma Metelerkamp

6st - Rosy Witzman

12th - Hendrik Swart

14th - Jane Wessels

21st - Mirka Urbanc

30th - Fred Bickley

April Birthdays

2nd - Magaret Day

4th - Ali Clough

7th - Dave Jones

9th - Allan Waterston

15th - Poena le Grange

20th - Duncan Paton

21st - Johan van Loggerenberg

22nd - Angela Mackey

28th - Susand Marsden and Otto Witzman

29th - Johan Kruger and Ed Parfett

FUTURE EVENTS

Regular breakfast runs are held on the last Sunday of the month. Please see under forthcoming events in the current newsletter for more detail.

Meeting Places:

Knysna Quays: at the Waterfront end of Grey Street.

Sedgefield: Engen One-Stop

TC - Trevor Cooper; trevcoops@gmail.com 044 382 3322

PP - Peter Pretorius; peterp@afrihost.co.za 044 533 5114

BH- Bruce Henderson; brucejhenderson@gmail.com 044 382 1989

MGCC Events Calendar 2017

Regular breakfast runs are held on the lst Sunday of each month unless stated differently. Please see under “Forthcoming event” in the current newsletter for more details. Meeting Places: Knysna - The Quays at the Waterfront bottom of Grey Street Sedgefield - Engen one Stop.

MG South Cape

FUTURE EVENTS

Date Day Host Club

Event Quays Start

Invited Organiser

March 2017

7th Tues MG MG AGM - Angling Club 18h00 MG only

TC

17/18/19th GRMC Prince Albert Theatre Show 09h00 MG PP

26th SUn MG Breakfast Run - Berlin Plet 09h00 GRMC TC

April 2017

9th Sun MG Bring & Braai at Kobus Halliday

10h00 GRMC TC

12th Wed GRMC Pensioner’s Brunch - Enrico’s 11h00 MG SH/PP 23rd Sun MG Breakfst run to Zucchini

Timberlake 09h00 GRMC TC

30th Sun GRMC Knysna Motor Show 08h00 MG PP

May 2017

5/6/7th Both Jaguar Simola Hill Climb Both BH/PP

20th Sat GRMC Last Night of the Proms (R140 pp)

MG JT/PP

25th - 28th MG Cape Centre’s Gathering Wilderness

09h00 MG ALL

June 2017

8th Thurs

MG Sop & Dop - Pembrey’s 18h00 GRMC TC

16th - 17th GRMC Explore Stilbaai (Gin factory) 08h30 MG BG/PP

25th Sun MG Breakfast Run - Berlin Plet 09h00 GRMC TC

REGALIA

Current Regalia Prices

The following changes to regalia prices – due to new ranges now being supplied. All garments carry the MGSCCC badge and approved wording where applicable.

Item Sizes Price Caps - two tone peak, navy/blue - R 120.00 Fleece Beanie - navy R 80.00

Windbreaker - water shedding (roll-up hood in collar), navy S, M,L R 450.00

2XL, 3XL R 480.00

Golfer shirt - high quality, trophy-line navy-blue curved inset S, M,L R 340.00

XL, 2XL, 3XL R 380.00 Members can ask for a garment to be embroidered with club badge - R 50.00

Please note that the above pricing includes the embroidery of one logo only

Some stock is available, subject to prior sale, but allow 1 to 2 weeks for delivery please. All Regalia to be ordered via Gerry Page, – payment by EFT to Club a/c, send proof of payment please.

Normal club accessories (i.e. key rings, bumper badges, additional name tags etc.) via Ross Lawson direct or Ron at Bodge.

FOR SALE & WANTED (Would members please contact the Editor if they have any MG cars or spares for sale)

Wanted - Ricky Cooper is looking to purchase scrap MG's and other sports cars for spares. Please contact him on 0828222146 or ricky@cyberperk.co.za

Wanted - TD Windscreen supports (Uprights), left and right hand sides, complete with wing nuts etc. Gerry Welz, Cape Town, (021) 671 3807 *** Wanted - MG C PARTS: Hood or hood frame Original non-locking petrol cap RH rubber block to top of quarterlight channel Chrome teardrop fixing for trailing edge of hood/hardtop Haynes MGC Workshop Manual Chrome strip to glove compartment door Radio blanking panel with spring clips & chrome MG badge - Ray Mackey 082 922 6102 * Wanted - I'm looking for someone who might want to sell a good second folding hood frame for my Roadster or someone who could covert my fixed one that I have already, they can contact Derek Etridge at 0443827036/0722436540 this will be much appreciated * For Sale - For used MGA and MG Magnette spares, contact Ricky Cooper on 0828222146 or

ricky@cyberperk.co.za

For Sale - Set of 5 MGA standard steel wheels with virtually new Goodyear radials fitted MGB/C aftermarket walnut lookalike dashboard panels and door cappings - Ray Mackey 082 922 6102 *

For Sale - 1975 MGB GT - 86000 miles on the clock. Damansk Red, Overdrive and fully restored. New brakes, re upholstered throughout. British Heritage Centre certificate. Roadworthy and papers in order. Contact no. Clive at 076 600 5473**

For Sale: - I am looking to sell my one owner 1971 MGB which is in concourse condition. The car is in George with my brother in law. Just don’t have space for the second car.. It is in exceptional condition. Contact Mike Spencer at 082 881 4711**

For Sale - “Set of 5 original MGA steel wheels with immaculate chrome hubcaps and almost new Good Year 165 x 15 radials. Make a suitable offer” Ray 0829226106 *

SERVICE PROVIDERS:

(If members are aware of other reputable service providers not mentioned here, please let me know, Ed)

Car Care Products:

For all your Autoglym requirements contact Sylvia at : 082 958 2498

email: sylvia.vintagerose@gmail.com Mechanical Repairs and Servicing

Bodge Engineering, Ron Hollis 0828598771

Classic Car Storage:

Ricky Cooper, 082 822 2146

ricky@cyberperk.co.za Radiators and Fuel Tank repairs

Silverton Radiators, Knysna Industria

MG Spares

Sports Car Centre Alan or Denise 011 4860021

Teds Spares, Knysna (parts/consumables for older cars) Oscar 044 3821335

Panel beating, Spray painting.

Tino 0782543643 Sedgefield/Karatara area – (including full restorations)

Spotless Knysna Industria Hein 0824706213/0793807337 (including valet service)

Rubber seals/sections

ProAuto rubber 29 Hibernia St., George; 044 8740817

Rubberman 61 Albert St., George 044 8732502 sales@rubberman.co.za

Ash framing, dashboards, door cappings, veneer repairs & refinishing etc.

Classic-Dash Ray Mackey 0829226106 brmprojects@telkomsa.net

Chrome plating

African Electroplating Peter Posniak 0825535032

Supreme Bumpers Glen Brits 011 6262304/5/6 or 0834503745

Chromeworks Peter Tiles 041 4841533 / 0828558628 or chromeworks@yahoo.co.za

Exhausts, brakes, suspension, steering etc

De Graaf Undercar, Knysna Industria, Johan/Doreen 0820993164 / 044 3820806

Windscreens and Glass

Classic Car Windscreens - Contact julien@classiccarwindscreens.co.za

Disclaimer: The above list of service providers is included in good faith and no responsibility will be accepted for inferior workmanship or poor service. Members availing themselves of these services do so entirely at their own risk. Ed.

Engine Detailing: Give your engine bay a face-lift. Some experience with MG models- work done in secure carport area in Brenton- usually three/four days, dependant on scope of work. Under-car “stone-chip” coating, can be done as well. Fred Mullany 082 321 4700

Note: Numbers above refer to each entry on attendance sheet and do not take account of passengers or spouse. Members with one MG which is under restoration can be awarded 2 points for attending in a “modern” if the editor is made aware of it.

Attendance Register Members name

Partner YTD Feb '17

TOTAL

Baker Lew Heather 0 Lawson Ross Antoinette 0 Battison Dave 0 Le Feuvre Tim Sheila 0

Bechlars Philipp Martina 0 Lodder Hugo 2 Bickley Fred Cheryl 8 Lyons-Lewis Tony Lorna 3 Brannon Janet Bob 4 Mackey Ray Angela 8 Bruce Brian Gwendolyn 5 Madeley Brian Lyn 8 Burton Keith Ella 8 Marsden Susan 4 Bush Marion Gavin 0 Marucci Oscar 0 Cairns David Susie 0 McCallum John Louise 0 Clary George Carole 6 McMahon Tony Vicky 2 Cleland Jim Glen 1 Mentz Bunny Jan 2 Clough Pat Ali 2 Metelerkamp Neil Norma 6

Cool Wilhelm Joeleen 7 Miller Garth Shirley 6 Cooper Ray Pat 2 Milton Podge Merrill 6 Cooper Ricky 8 Morse Peter Jill 8 Cooper Trevor Marche 6 Mullany Fred Jo 6 Cox Stuart Dottie 3 Orsmond Ret Julie 0 Davey George Margie 2 Page Gerry Mary 3 Davidson Brian Jose 2 Parfett Ed Jennie 4 Davidson II Brian Bernie 0 Parker Wilf Jenny 8 Davies John Babs 0 Paton Duncan Lesley 4 Day John Margaret 2 Posniak Peter Patti 0 Douglas Murray Anne 8 Pretorius Peter 3 Dunlop Denis 0 Putter Willie Linnea 0 du Plessis Alex Janet 6 Reitz Fritz Madene 3

Etridge Derek Jil 2 Reitz Karl Tilly 0

Farrell Graham Charmaine 0 Rist Beth Chris 3 Fisher Roger Alva 2 Rosser Phillip Amanda 2 Frost Norman Jennie 1 Scheepers Bert Renate 0 Gough Dave 2 Schnitzler Erwin 0 Gregory Mike Jan 6 Slade Keith Yvonne 4 Greyvensteyn Rudolph Sharon 0 Smart Laurie Kate 2 Hamilton Allan Brenda 1 Spencer Mike Jill 0 Hartzenberg Louw Sarah 0 Stead Heyns Ann 0 Henderson Bruce Dianne 10 Stockdale Brian Dawn 0 Henderson Mike 0 Swart Hendrik Tina 0 Hewitt Lionel Rose 4 Thornborough Jim Maxine 0 Holliday Clive Charlotte 6 Tops Paul Barbie 1 Hollis Peter 0 Vadas Peter Vivian 6 Hollis Ron Dee 3 Vadas Robert Annabel 0 Horak Leish Ingrid 4 van der Hoef Sheryl 0 Houseman Marilyn Dennis

4 van Loggerenberg Johan

Shirley 0

Hunt Bob Lindsey 0 von Zeil Margie 2 Jones Dave Fay 4 Warne Alan Jill 0 Jones Ian Gay 4 Waterston Allan Pam 9 Jones Nick Sandie 1 Wessels Jane John 0 Kells Trevor Hilary 4 Whisken Doug Irene 6 Koch John Jillian 0 Whitehead Neville Enid 6 Koncki Heinz Paula 4 Williams Denny Pat 4 Krahe Alexander 2 Winter George Liesel 2 Kruger Johan Ilse 4 Witzmann Otto Rosy 0 Langman Frostie Sue 1

Attendance No. Event Date Mbrs. Non Mbrs

1 Sundowner Picnic 17 Jan 2017 34 8 2 Berlin Restaurant 29 Jan 2017 38 15 3 Glentana braai 5 Feb 2017 12 1 3 George Car Show 11 Feb 2017 34

4 Zucchini's B'fast 26 Feb 2017 42 12 5 AGM 7 Mar 2017

6 Berlin Restaurant 26 Mar 2017

7 Great Brak, Kobus Halliday 9 Apr 2017

8 Zucchini's B'fast 23 Apr 2017

9 Knysna Motor Show 30 Apr 2017

10 Knysna Hill Climb 5-7/5/2017

11 Cape centres gathering 25-28/5/2017

12 Sop & Dop, Pembury's 8 Jun 2017

13 Berlin Restaurant 25 Jun 2017

14

15 Quiz Nite Bell

16 GRMC Storms River run

17 Zucchini's B'fast

18 Addo Combined Tour

19 Berlin Restaurant

20 Red Bridge Competition

21 Zucchini's B'fast

22 Braai @ Slades

23 Braai Ebb & Flow

24 Berlin Restaurant

25 Prawn Braai

26 Bodge Street Party

Some Embarrassing Medical Exams:

(send in by Fred Mullany - Thank you Fred)

A man comes into the ER and yells: My wife's going to have her baby in the cab.' I grabbed my stuff, rushed out to the cab, lifted the lady's dress and began to take off her underwear. Suddenly I noticed that there were several cabs - - - and I was in the wrong one. Submitted by Dr. Mark MacDonald, San Francisco 2.At the beginning of my shift I placed a stethoscope on an elderly and slightly deaf female patient's anterior chest wall.. 'Big breaths,'. . . I instructed. 'Yes, they used to be,'. . . Replied the patient. Submitted by Dr. Richard Byrnes, Seattle , WA 3.One day I had to be the bearer of bad news when I told a wife that her husband had died of a massive myocardial infarction. Not more than five minutes later, I heard her reporting to the rest of the family that he had died of a 'massive internal fart.' Submitted by Dr. Susan Steinberg 4. During a patient's two week follow-up appointment with his cardiologist, he informed me, his doctor, that he was having trouble with one of his medications. Which one?'. ... . I asked.

'The patch...the Nurse told me to put on a new one every six hours and now I'm running out of places to put it!' I had him quickly undress and discovered what I hoped I wouldn't see. Yes, the man had over fifty patches on his body! Now, the instructions include removal of the old patch before applying a new one. Submitted by Dr. Rebecca St. Clair, Norfolk , VA

Some lovely photos of old couples: