The MGCC Anglia Centre 2026 calendar of events associated with the MG Car Club, and in particular the Anglia Centre.

The calendar can be found here.

The Needham Market Natter calendar for 2026 has been updated, and can be found within the Natters page above or by clicking here.

The MG101 calendar for 2026 has been updated, and can be found within the Natters page above or by clicking here.

While at the breakfast meet this morning, our Chairman Tony Batson took time to present this year's Photographic Competition Winner, Kelvin Fagan, with the trophy. Congratulations! Second and third place go to Roger Martin and Sharon Puttock – images attached. Well done to all.

What a fabulous turnout for our breakfast, coffee, and cars meeting on Sunday 8th February. Thanks for your support. Big thanks to Paul, James, and the staff at Type 2. We have been asked by a few if we could repeat; if there's enough interest I would be happy to organise another...

I'd like to thank our committee members for their time & dedication throughout 2025. You've all worked so hard for the Centre & the MG Car Club. It is very much appreciated.

Thanks also to our Natter leaders, and many volunteers. Without your efforts, organisational skills, and hard work, our social calendars would be a bit sparse. However you contribute, it all helps keep the MG marque alive.

Finally, our members. Thanks for thinking that the benefit gained from your subscription to the MG Car Club, is worth it.

15 years ago, Jackie & I had never owned or driven an MG, then an impulse purchase of a cheap 1.6 TF for some 'summer fun', and we were hooked. The social side of MG ownership and club membership rapidly became a huge part of our lives, and we've not looked back. So many friends made on the back of that, and successive cars. We wouldn't be without it.

Finally, I'd like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and a prosperous & safe new year. I look forward to seeing you at an event somewhere in 2026.

Tony Batson
MGCC Anglia Centre Chairman.

Following on from our AGM and following the resignation of our Secretary Roger Moran after 10 years service, Steve Spinks was unanimously voted by the committee and attending members to become the new Secretary for the Anglia Centre.

Tony Batson presented John Cumming the 2025 Chairmans Award for his dedication to the Centre, and also presented Roger with a gift containing a Tankard and a selection of Beers from all committee members for all his hard work.

For a full list of our committee officers and members visit the Contacts on the menu above.

Beautiful day for parking on the lawns of Anglesey Abbey and Gardens with over 60 cars from all eras... Thanks to an invite from Chris Shurlock from the Cambridge MGOC and all involved in the organising and for those supporting. An early start for some of you, I hope it was worth it.

The Hertfordshire Natter attended the Knebworth Classic Car show, and put on a great display of modern and classic MG's with around 300 cars in attendance at the event, together with stalls and other attractions including the opportunity to visit Knebworth House.

Our regular centre stand was at the Stonham Barns Classic Car Show on 17th August, with 19 cars on Display amongst the hundreds of classic cars in attendance ranging from 1920 to 1990.

Our Events Co-ordinator Jackie Batson arranged for a visit to The Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winning Peter Beales Roses in Attleborough, with 11 cars in attendance we had a fabulous day walking around the Rose Garden, plants for sale and enjoyed coffee, cake, and even roast dinners in The Rosarium Restaurant. Our appreciation goes to Jackie for arranging such an interesting visit with new and old friends socialising.

MG Car Club Anglia Centre had a stand at the Helmingham Hall Classic and Sports Cars in August, with 33 cars ranging from 1050 to 2000, with over 1200 cars on show at the event, thanks go to John Cumming for organising the event which is a staple in the Suffolk show diary.

The Queen Vic returned to its spiritual home of Theydon Bois at the annual Donkey Derby, with a mix of around 30 classic and modern vehicles attending the event. With appreciation to Paul & Tracy Warren and Tony & Jackie Batson for organising the event which will be repeated next year.

On a gloriously sunny day, The Anglia Summer Picnic, at Ingatestone Hall on June 1st was a great success, with members attending in a huge variety of MGs, as can be seen in Alison Isaacson's photograph this month. Thanks must go to William and Vicky Ball, also Tony and Jackie Batson for all their hard work in organising the event.

For those of you who maybe lapsed or non-members of this great club, please reconsider renewing / joining us. Various options are available: monthly, annual, digital, or physical versions to suit all budgets and preferences. We get out and about within the region and out to national events. We would very much love to have you on board!

Please visit here for further information and how to join the MGCC.

Hi everyone, I'd like to take this opportunity to wish all Anglia Centre members and their families a very Happy New Year. As we head into 2024, the centenary of the first production MG, we can look forward to some great events.

For those that don't know me, I took over from William Ball as the Anglia Centre chairman, and I look forward to meeting some of you at future events, or pub meets. In the meantime, if you have any events that you'd like to add to our calendar, please pass the details on to events@mgccanglia.com, including contact details for the person organising if it's not yourself.

Take care & stay safe.

Tony Batson
MGCC Anglia Centre Chairman.

Gift Ideas for the enthusiast. MG UK Polo tops can be purchased for £41.99, ours are a snip at £15 + P&P. Good quality items made to order, choice of plain or colour logo. Get those orders in to beat the last-minute rush.

Place your MG Anglia Centre Merchandise orders by clicking here.

A reminder to all the budding photographers out there, the MGCC Anglia Photographic Competition is open for 2025. Head over to the Photographic Competition page from the above menu for details on how to enter. Now that the weather is improving we look forward to receiving entries to the competition. There are plenty of fantastic photographers out there, especially judging from previous entries to the competition!

The 2025 Anglia Centre Calendar is still available to download from Here.

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