Winter Meetings.

Mick Brownhill · 14th August 2022, 18:03

Hi Guys,
Being also a member of the Pre 1940 Morris Register I attend what they call a noggin, a meeting of members once a month in the evening. Just a place to chat and have a bit of fun.

My suggestion is that I organise a meet every month say last Wednesday in the month in the evening. This can be a roving meet whereby the venue changes each month.

Members can suggest a pub to be put on the calendar. Effectively this could start in November through to April.

Let me know your thoughts.
Cheers
Mick

boater · 14th August 2022, 19:24

Hi Mick

I think it is worth giving it a try. Years ago the MG owners Club did a similar thing and the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club as well. We all get bored during the winter and look forward to spring and car meets so why not keep them going, albeit in a slightly different form! It will help us to get to know each other better and maybe pool resources to help each other out if needed.

One problem I can see is that our region is a huge geographical area and travelling long distance on a winters evening would not be attractive for many.

So, I think a local natter and noggin would be good but choosing venues will be difficult to keep travel within reasonable distance, say 25 miles max?

Best wishes

Howard

Mick Brownhill · 14th August 2022, 20:49

[QUOTE=boater;2942604]Hi Mick

I think it is worth giving it a try. Years ago the MG owners Club did a similar thing and the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club as well. We all get bored during the winter and look forward to spring and car meets so why not keep them going, albeit in a slightly different form! It will help us to get to know each other better and maybe pool resources to help each other out if needed.

One problem I can see is that our region is a huge geographical area and travelling long distance on a winters evening would not be attractive for many.

So, I think a local natter and noggin would be good but choosing venues will be difficult to keep travel within reasonable distance, say 25 miles max?

Best wishes

I agree reference distance. I will look at the map, perhaps a radius of max 25 miles from Sheffield may be OK. It will also come down to venues. See what other think.

14th August 2022, 18:03	#1
Mick Brownhill Regional Secretary, Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire 75 Saloon Join Date: May 2022 Location: Sheffield Posts: 342 Thanks: 119 Thanked 52 Times in 28 Posts	Winter Meetings. Hi Guys, Being also a member of the Pre 1940 Morris Register I attend what they call a noggin, a meeting of members once a month in the evening. Just a place to chat and have a bit of fun. My suggestion is that I organise a meet every month say last Wednesday in the month in the evening. This can be a roving meet whereby the venue changes each month. Members can suggest a pub to be put on the calendar. Effectively this could start in November through to April. Let me know your thoughts. Cheers Mick

14th August 2022, 20:49	#3
Mick Brownhill Regional Secretary, Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire 75 Saloon Join Date: May 2022 Location: Sheffield Posts: 342 Thanks: 119 Thanked 52 Times in 28 Posts	Winter meets [QUOTE=boater;2942604]Hi Mick I think it is worth giving it a try. Years ago the MG owners Club did a similar thing and the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club as well. We all get bored during the winter and look forward to spring and car meets so why not keep them going, albeit in a slightly different form! It will help us to get to know each other better and maybe pool resources to help each other out if needed. One problem I can see is that our region is a huge geographical area and travelling long distance on a winters evening would not be attractive for many. So, I think a local natter and noggin would be good but choosing venues will be difficult to keep travel within reasonable distance, say 25 miles max? Best wishes I agree reference distance. I will look at the map, perhaps a radius of max 25 miles from Sheffield may be OK. It will also come down to venues. See what other think.

14th August 2022, 19:24	#2
boater Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Rotherham Posts: 232 Thanks: 107 Thanked 73 Times in 46 Posts	Hi Mick I think it is worth giving it a try. Years ago the MG owners Club did a similar thing and the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club as well. We all get bored during the winter and look forward to spring and car meets so why not keep them going, albeit in a slightly different form! It will help us to get to know each other better and maybe pool resources to help each other out if needed. One problem I can see is that our region is a huge geographical area and travelling long distance on a winters evening would not be attractive for many. So, I think a local natter and noggin would be good but choosing venues will be difficult to keep travel within reasonable distance, say 25 miles max? Best wishes Howard