Welcome to the Midlands region

[Keith Williams]

The area looked lonely without any posts so thought I'd start the ball rolling.

A fresh forum and hopefully with regions better identified to people, Steve might have a chance to identify where we all are in the Midlands to create a 'natter network' that might be easier for more people to get to than the existing ones and create a more active region. To help out, please come and introduce yourself to the Midlands region forum.

[GazSuttonUK]

Hi Keith, I thought I'd keep you company.

Well, I have been an MG Enthusiast for many years and have owned my MG BGT for 21 years!
I also have a 2003 MG TF from new and a 2005 MG ZR from new. I have no intension of selling any of these cars.
I am a member of 5 or 6 Forums including XPowerForums, Org. and FPower.
I live in Sutton Coldfield.

[romy]

Hi All, long time no see, unfortunately don't get on the pc much to see whats going on and due to Chris's job the Wednesday meet is a no go for us. The Xmas natter looks like a good one and the trip to the museum (which we've never been to) so hopefully there will be a few "midlanders" going and it will be a good chance to meet up with everyone

[Keith Williams]

Hi guys

Seen you around on the forums but not met you face to face yet Gaz (or I don't think so anyway). Know Sutton reasonably well as I was 'dragged' up in Erdington not a million miles away from you.

Steve was looking into a Sunday pub meet instead or as well as the Wednesday night one but there was not much feeback of where would make a good venue. We were hoping it would move around the region which is 'vast'. Especially in the 'winter' months a Sunday meet would be better for most and saves driving out on dark nights which no one ever likes when you can just sit infront of the fire instead.

There are already a few names down from the midlands for the xmas natter (it is filling up fast so get your name down if you want to attend it, limit seems to be 100 this year?)- watch this space (or FPower) for maybe a convoy down on the day unless you are planning a night stop down at the dog. I am sure nearer the time Steve will arrange something.

[a666one]

only just realised this board had moved to a new server !!!!

Me & Jeanette are joning the North West goup on their Blackpoool Illuminations trip.

Hope my car has more success than on its last run


[Sutton Coldfield...hmm..wonder if I've seen you driving around at all ??? I'm in Erdington.]

[maxalan]

Sutton Coldfield/Erdington....it's such a small world. I lived there for many years from a teenager to my late 30's. My parents owned a photographic shop in South Road Erdington - anyone remember it?

[Keith Williams]

Well if you go any where in the world every one seems to have heard of Erdington or know someone from there

I do remember that photographic shop on the corner of South Road. My family ran the grocers in Station Road for many a year - Badgery's. So an even smaller world. lol

[Richard_W]

Hi guys and gals

Just thourght i'de introduce myself,, litterally stumbled across this forum, new MG owner after selling classic Triumph Spit.. based in Sutton Coldfield (R779 LPG, Silver) hope to chat soon..

Richard

[GazSuttonUK]

Maybe we should have a 'Sutton Coldfield' section of the Midlands region.

[colintf]

is your car sorted now Keith?

hope so!

[Richard_W]

Re: Sutton Coldfield Mgf meet .... White Horse, Boot Inn or Horse & Jockey



Richard

[Richard_W]

Hi Guys and Gals

All over Christmas and up until September this year i was resoring a Triumph Spitfire, every Sunday i spoke to this guy who owned a MG Midget (white US import) we spoke for quite a while every Sunday for months, he even drove it round to my house ... He mentioned a local club meet, sadly since thebTriumph was sold and replaced by MGf i have not seen, anybody know of this club meet is he a member on here...


Richard - Whitehouse Common Area, Sutton

[smockinjoe]

Hello everyone, love to meet you one day, but i work shifts,may be next year Joe

[maxalan]

Well if you go any where in the world every one seems to have heard of Erdington or know someone from there

I do remember that photographic shop on the corner of South Road. My family ran the grocers in Station Road for many a year - Badgery's. So an even smaller world. lol

Oh yes, I remember the grocers in Station road....on the right hand side going up the hill, two or three shops after the news agents.....sorry, going down memory lane now

[Keith Williams]

Oh yes, I remember the grocers in Station road....on the right hand side going up the hill, two or three shops after the news agents.....sorry, going down memory lane now

Well the memory slips with time - Badgerys was on the corner of Johnson Road on the left going up to the Station from Gravelly Lane

Hello everyone, love to meet you one day, but i work shifts,may be next year Joe

Hope to catch up with you at a HoE Natter next year Joe. Keep on eye on here or on FPower

Maybe we should have a 'Sutton Coldfield' section of the Midlands region.

Think we will have to try to get a HoE natter over Sutton Coldfield way next year on one Sunday. I will tie up with Steve.

[GazSuttonUK]

Re: Sutton Coldfield Mgf meet .... White Horse, Boot Inn or Horse & Jockey
Richard

Richard, I live close to The Horse and Jockey. The road opposite Jockey Road at the lights.

Be good to have a meet, maybe next spring/summer.

[GazSuttonUK]

Maybe we should have a 'Sutton Coldfield' section of the Midlands region.

Think we will have to try to get a HoE natter over Sutton Coldfield way next year on one Sunday.[/quote]

Good idea,
What about using 'New Hall Water Mill'? Its just on the Wylde Green Road.
They have their car park on a large field and I'm sure they could be persuaded to give us a corner for ourselves. Something of interest to see(Water Mill) and they have a small Tea Room and toilets. Free of charge.
Gaz.

http://www.newhallmill.org.uk/newhall.htm

http://www.midlandmillsopen.org.uk/newh.htm

[Richard_W]

Hi Gaz

Good idea keep us informed, spring is good! as MG currently hibernating on axel stands... looking forward to meet......

I live just back of White Horse on Defence Estates...


Hope to meet up soon....