BAMGOC Bristol Area MG Owners Club

Fast Forward Magazine

EXTRACTS from Fast Forward Magazine Please email magazine contributions to: MAGAZINE ARTICLES Magazine is produced every two months. Feb/March, Apr/May, June/July, Aug/Sept, Oct/Nov, Dec/Jan/ DEADLINE IS 19TH OF THE MONTH BEFORE EACH ISSUE [eg. 19 January for the Feb/March issue] Please note that articles submitted by individuals do not necessarily represent the views of the Bristol Area MG Owners Club. THIS PAGE CONTAINS ONLY EXTRACTS FROM THE MAGAZINE - TO SEE IT IN IT'S FULL GLORY BECOME A MEMBER! Click HERE for Membership Form [For magazine advertisers, see bottom of page]
CHAIRMAN’S CHAT Merry Christmas Everyone It’s that time of year again with longer dark evenings, mist and fog, and maybe even snow and ice. I expect a lot of classics will be tucked up in garages and under covers waiting out the worst until spring. If you are venturing out in the bad weather set a good example and be prepared. For example there is a "proper" way to de-ice the windows. Peering through a tiny porthole in the ice is now illegal and can land you with a fine. If in doubt clear the area covered by the wipers. Same with side and rear windows. In the unlikely event of heavy snow, you should clear off the snow from the roof before you set off. Keep your washer bottle topped up, its surprising how much windscreen washing is needed to keep the screen clear with salt on the roads, and if it runs out you can very quickly have bad visibility, especially if the sun is low in the sky. I once drove beside an HGV on the motorway to get the spray off his tyres to moisten the windscreen for the wipers. It worked but I wouldn't recommend it! Make sure your headlights are clean especially as classic lights are much less effective than modern lights to begin with. (Don't get me started on new car headlight dazzle!). And when you get home wash off the road salt, as that will do unseen damage. Be safe on the roads and hope to see you at the Cobweb Lunch. Andrew
SECRETARIES’ SLOT Hi all Well, another year is almost over and it has, as usual, been an busy one for BAMGOC members. Car runs with lunches and picnics, trips to national events and to the Isle of Man to name but a few. We really hope that we can offer you as much (or more) activity in 2025. We are sorry for the uncertainty around our club night venue this year Your committee looked at many, many places before settling on the Mizzymead Recreation Centre in Nailsea. It offered a sense of certainty which has been missing in the past. We really hope that it will prove to be a winner. Plans are underway for some special events in 2025 – keep an eye on our website, in your newsletters and in the magazine for details. We need lots of you to take part in our events to make organising them worthwhile. In closing we would like to wish all BAMGOC members a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful and Healthy New Year. Pauline and Hélène
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Moss Bristol Tel: 0117 923 2523 Fax: 0117 942 8236 Email: bristol@moss-europe.co.uk Web: www.moss-europe.co.uk Our thanks go to Moss Bristol for advertising in our magazine and to Owen, Jim, Tony, George, Steve and Martin at Moss Bristol for all their help and support to our members.

Our thanks go to the following magazine sponsors:

Chris Leverett Classics (near Backwell) Tel: 07710 796841 Web: www.mgrepairs.co.uk Our thanks go to Chris Leverett Classics for advertising in our magazine and for advising members for many years.
Cover pic: A merry Christmas and a happy new year to all
A plea for the magazine: It takes all of two minutes to stop and take a picture; how many of you now own a digital camera? How many of you own a computer? It would be lovely to feature some members cars being used as they should each month. It is so simple to email them, just say who its from and where it was taken, if you wish to write more we will be more than pleased. Email to MAGAZINE PHOTOS - thankyou.
The magazine is financed by both your membership fees and our advertisers. If you, or anyone you know, wishes to advertise in Fast Forward then here are the rates - full page £15, half page £10, quarter page £5. There are 6 issues a year so the maximum cost is £90. Copies go to all members plus copies are handed out at Moss, Chris Leverett Classics and at any shows we attend.
Thank you to everyone who sends in reports for the magazine. Word documents are great for words (as the name suggests) but make a poor job of photos. So, please include your photos into the Word document by all means but also email photos in separately so that the best can be made of them. Thank you - Pauline
CHANGES AT MOSS BRISTOL: Moss Europe Ltd decided recently that to continue to support the classic car community the only way forward was to have all of its stock holding held in one location. This decision follows almost all of the classic car parts suppliers and it is a trend seen across many industries worldwide with the growth of mail order and internet sales in recent times. Appreciating this is not ideal for those dedicated customers and friends who normally collect goods but the actions were taken to keep the supply of parts for many years to come. All the sales staff within the Bristol branch are still here, still working hard and still able to advise and support those needing that personal service. The shop is now closed but we can be contacted on 01179 232523 as before. The website improves day by day for those wanting to shop online but please feel free to support our local team by calling up. The Bristol team will continue to enjoy classic MG’s and there will be no escape from seeing us in the future as we will continue to support the community by way of many classic car shows and events into 2025.
BAMGOC Bristol Area MG Owners Club
BAMGOC Bristol Area MG Owners Club

Fast Forward Magazine

EXTRACTS from Fast Forward Magazine Please email magazine contributions to: MAGAZINE ARTICLES Magazine is produced every two months. Feb/March, Apr/May, June/July, Aug/Sept, Oct/Nov, Dec/Jan/ DEADLINE IS 19TH OF THE MONTH BEFORE EACH ISSUE [eg. 19 January for the Feb/March issue] Please note that articles submitted by individuals do not necessarily represent the views of the Bristol Area MG Owners Club. THIS PAGE CONTAINS ONLY EXTRACTS FROM THE MAGAZINE - TO SEE IT IN IT'S FULL GLORY BECOME A MEMBER! Click HERE for Membership Form [For magazine advertisers, see bottom of page]
CHAIRMAN’S CHAT Merry Christmas Everyone It’s that time of year again with longer dark evenings, mist and fog, and maybe even snow and ice. I expect a lot of classics will be tucked up in garages and under covers waiting out the worst until spring. If you are venturing out in the bad weather set a good example and be prepared. For example there is a "proper" way to de-ice the windows. Peering through a tiny porthole in the ice is now illegal and can land you with a fine. If in doubt clear the area covered by the wipers. Same with side and rear windows. In the unlikely event of heavy snow, you should clear off the snow from the roof before you set off. Keep your washer bottle topped up, its surprising how much windscreen washing is needed to keep the screen clear with salt on the roads, and if it runs out you can very quickly have bad visibility, especially if the sun is low in the sky. I once drove beside an HGV on the motorway to get the spray off his tyres to moisten the windscreen for the wipers. It worked but I wouldn't recommend it! Make sure your headlights are clean especially as classic lights are much less effective than modern lights to begin with. (Don't get me started on new car headlight dazzle!). And when you get home wash off the road salt, as that will do unseen damage. Be safe on the roads and hope to see you at the Cobweb Lunch. Andrew
Moss Bristol Tel: 0117 923 2523 Fax: 0117 942 8236 Email: bristol@moss-europe.co.uk Web: www.moss-europe.co.uk Our thanks go to Moss Bristol for advertising in our magazine and to Owen, Jim, Tony, George, Steve and Martin at Moss Bristol for all their help and support to our members.

Our thanks go to the following

magazine sponsors:

Chris Leverett Classics (near Backwell) Tel: 07710 796841 Web: www.mgrepairs.co.uk Our thanks go to Chris Leverett Classics for advertising in our magazine and for advising members for many years.
Cover pic: A merry Christmas and a happy new year to all
SECRETARIES’ SLOT Hi all Well, another year is almost over and it has, as usual, been an busy one for BAMGOC members. Car runs with lunches and picnics, trips to national events and to the Isle of Man to name but a few. We really hope that we can offer you as much (or more) activity in 2025. We are sorry for the uncertainty around our club night venue this year Your committee looked at many, many places before settling on the Mizzymead Recreation Centre in Nailsea. It offered a sense of certainty which has been missing in the past. We really hope that it will prove to be a winner. Plans are underway for some special events in 2025 – keep an eye on our website, in your newsletters and in the magazine for details. We need lots of you to take part in our events to make organising them worthwhile. In closing we would like to wish all BAMGOC members a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful and Healthy New Year. Pauline and Hélène
A plea for the magazine: It takes all of two minutes to stop and take a picture; how many of you now own a digital camera? How many of you own a computer? It would be lovely to feature some members cars being used as they should each month. It is so simple to email them, just say who its from and where it was taken, if you wish to write more we will be more than pleased. Email to MAGAZINE PHOTOS - thankyou.
The magazine is financed by both your membership fees and our advertisers. If you, or anyone you know, wishes to advertise in Fast Forward then here are the rates - full page £15, half page £10, quarter page £5. There are 6 issues a year so the maximum cost is £90. Copies go to all members plus copies are handed out at Moss, Chris Leverett Classics and at any shows we attend.
Thank you to everyone who sends in reports for the magazine. Word documents are great for words (as the name suggests) but make a poor job of photos. So, please include your photos into the Word document by all means but also email photos in separately so that the best can be made of them. Thank you - Pauline
CHANGES AT MOSS BRISTOL: Moss Europe Ltd decided recently that to continue to support the classic car community the only way forward was to have all of its stock holding held in one location. This decision follows almost all of the classic car parts suppliers and it is a trend seen across many industries worldwide with the growth of mail order and internet sales in recent times. Appreciating this is not ideal for those dedicated customers and friends who normally collect goods but the actions were taken to keep the supply of parts for many years to come. All the sales staff within the Bristol branch are still here, still working hard and still able to advise and support those needing that personal service. The shop is now closed but we can be contacted on 01179 232523 as before. The website improves day by day for those wanting to shop online but please feel free to support our local team by calling up. The Bristol team will continue to enjoy classic MG’s and there will be no escape from seeing us in the future as we will continue to support the community by way of many classic car shows and events into 2025.
BAMGOC Bristol Area MG Owners Club

Fast Forward Magazine

EXTRACTS from Fast Forward Magazine Please email magazine contributions to: MAGAZINE ARTICLES Magazine is produced every two months. Feb/March, Apr/May, June/July, Aug/Sept, Oct/Nov, Dec/Jan/ DEADLINE IS 19TH OF THE MONTH BEFORE EACH ISSUE [eg. 19 January for the Feb/March issue] Please note that articles submitted by individuals do not necessarily represent the views of the Bristol Area MG Owners Club. THIS PAGE CONTAINS ONLY EXTRACTS FROM THE MAGAZINE - TO SEE IT IN IT'S FULL GLORY BECOME A MEMBER! Click HERE for Membership Form [For magazine advertisers, see bottom of page]
CHAIRMAN’S CHAT Merry Christmas Everyone It’s that time of year again with longer dark evenings, mist and fog, and maybe even snow and ice. I expect a lot of classics will be tucked up in garages and under covers waiting out the worst until spring. If you are venturing out in the bad weather set a good example and be prepared. For example there is a "proper" way to de-ice the windows. Peering through a tiny porthole in the ice is now illegal and can land you with a fine. If in doubt clear the area covered by the wipers. Same with side and rear windows. In the unlikely event of heavy snow, you should clear off the snow from the roof before you set off. Keep your washer bottle topped up, its surprising how much windscreen washing is needed to keep the screen clear with salt on the roads, and if it runs out you can very quickly have bad visibility, especially if the sun is low in the sky. I once drove beside an HGV on the motorway to get the spray off his tyres to moisten the windscreen for the wipers. It worked but I wouldn't recommend it! Make sure your headlights are clean especially as classic lights are much less effective than modern lights to begin with. (Don't get me started on new car headlight dazzle!). And when you get home wash off the road salt, as that will do unseen damage. Be safe on the roads and hope to see you at the Cobweb Lunch. Andrew
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Cover pic: A merry Christmas and a happy new year to all
SECRETARIES’ SLOT Hi all Well, another year is almost over and it has, as usual, been an busy one for BAMGOC members. Car runs with lunches and picnics, trips to national events and to the Isle of Man to name but a few. We really hope that we can offer you as much (or more) activity in 2025. We are sorry for the uncertainty around our club night venue this year Your committee looked at many, many places before settling on the Mizzymead Recreation Centre in Nailsea. It offered a sense of certainty which has been missing in the past. We really hope that it will prove to be a winner. Plans are underway for some special events in 2025 – keep an eye on our website, in your newsletters and in the magazine for details. We need lots of you to take part in our events to make organising them worthwhile. In closing we would like to wish all BAMGOC members a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful and Healthy New Year. Pauline and Hélène
Moss Bristol Tel: 0117 923 2523 Fax: 0117 942 8236 Email: bristol@moss-europe.co.uk Web: www.moss-europe.co.uk Our thanks go to Moss Bristol for advertising in our magazine and to Owen, Jim, Tony, George, Steve and Martin at Moss Bristol for all their help and support to our members.

Our thanks go to the following magazine sponsors:

Chris Leverett Classics (near Backwell) Tel: 07710 796841 Web: www.mgrepairs.co.uk Our thanks go to Chris Leverett Classics for advertising in our magazine and for advising members for many years.
A plea for the magazine: It takes all of two minutes to stop and take a picture; how many of you now own a digital camera? How many of you own a computer? It would be lovely to feature some members cars being used as they should each month. It is so simple to email them, just say who its from and where it was taken, if you wish to write more we will be more than pleased. Email to MAGAZINE PHOTOS - thankyou.
The magazine is financed by both your membership fees and our advertisers. If you, or anyone you know, wishes to advertise in Fast Forward then here are the rates - full page £15, half page £10, quarter page £5. There are 6 issues a year so the maximum cost is £90. Copies go to all members plus copies are handed out at Moss, Chris Leverett Classics and at any shows we attend.
Thank you to everyone who sends in reports for the magazine. Word documents are great for words (as the name suggests) but make a poor job of photos. So, please include your photos into the Word document by all means but also email photos in separately so that the best can be made of them. Thank you - Pauline
CHANGES AT MOSS BRISTOL: Moss Europe Ltd decided recently that to continue to support the classic car community the only way forward was to have all of its stock holding held in one location. This decision follows almost all of the classic car parts suppliers and it is a trend seen across many industries worldwide with the growth of mail order and internet sales in recent times. Appreciating this is not ideal for those dedicated customers and friends who normally collect goods but the actions were taken to keep the supply of parts for many years to come. All the sales staff within the Bristol branch are still here, still working hard and still able to advise and support those needing that personal service. The shop is now closed but we can be contacted on 01179 232523 as before. The website improves day by day for those wanting to shop online but please feel free to support our local team by calling up. The Bristol team will continue to enjoy classic MG’s and there will be no escape from seeing us in the future as we will continue to support the community by way of many classic car shows and events into 2025.