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Mistletoe Meander 27th Dec 2011
 
Isle of Wight Weekend
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Minors in Dorset 

The DMMOC is an official branch of the MMOC UK National Morris Minor Owners Club. We are a part of, and receive support from the MMOC although we do have our own membership. So, we encourage our members to be paid up members of the MMOC also

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The new volume of the Branch Newsletter will again only be available to paid up members of the Branch. Previous volumes (ie up to 14) will be available to all. 

 
Typical Clugnight gathering (below)
 
 
 

The new Grille Badges are finally with us!
They are available from Club Regalia for £8.50 each.
 

 
 
 
LATEST NEWS.....
 
 
24th January:February newsletter has now hit the website. Dont forget the clubnight is the Charity Auction in aid of our yet-to-be-chosen Charity. So bring along some wrapped items for Roy to auction on the night.
 
3rd January: First Newsletter of the year now ready.
 
27th November: December newsletter now available.... click on the link!
 
15th November: Accuspark system fitted to 1957 saloon. Working fine (so far)!
 
13th November: We're Back. Regular readers will have noticed a problem with the website between Thursday and today. This was due to a bit of 'confusion' between domain names. For the last year or so, the domain 'dorsetmmoc.co.uk' was forwarded to 'dorsetmmoc.org' so the website would be available under either address. It is now only available on the 'co.uk' one. (Thanks to Laurie for noticing). We now have some Accuspark electronic ignition units in the Club Spares priced at £27 each, which is very good value. I shall be fitting one to my 948 four door this week, so I will report on progress. ALSO, we have got hold of a quantity of the new book jointly authored by Ray Newell (MMOC Secretary) which focusses on the restoration of a Minor Million. We will have them avaialable at the next clubnight. I hope to get a review on the website soon also.
 
28th October: November newsletter now available on the website. You will need your new password which will have been sent to you. Please let us know if you have renewed and have not got your new password yet. Also.. details of the Sidmouth weekend have been announced and you should receive an entry form with your newsletter. It is also available on the website in the events listing.
 
26th September: October newsletter is now available to subscribers.
 
Monday 8th August: Note: Dinner and Dance date for next year has been changed to 14th January due to booking clash at the hotel. Please remember to change the date in your diaries. Thanks.
 
Monday 25th July: Newsletter for August is now ready for viewing by members.
Monday 11th July: STOLEN from a car park in Crewkerne (on Friday 8th July) a Smoke Grey Traveller EAR 151F (chassis MAW5/D 1221374M). The owner (Adam Sangster) has advised that Police said that this was the 2nd or 3rd Minor taken from this area recently - so they may be targetting this type of car. Please contact him on 01935 891808 or local police. Thanks.
 
Monday 11th July: The dust has now settled on another successful Branch Rally at Avon Heath Country Park near Ringwood. There are some photos on the link above. Hope all those who attended enjoyed it. Many thanks to all of you who helped - without your assistane, we could not do it.
 
Wednesday 22nd June: July newsletter now published - a bit early this month! Also the Beaulieu event in 2013 now has its own page.
 
Monday 30th May: Thanks to those who went along on Saturday to help out with the SGA salvage operation. Sadly, there was not much left, the fire had destroyed almost everything. Steve's hands are badly burnt and he will be returning to hospital this week for a skin graft. His face is burnt, only on the surface. Our best wishes for a speedy recovery go out to him.
                 
Friday 27th May: If anyone can spare an hour or so tomorrow lunchtime at SGA to help to clear out any salvageable items that would be much appreiated.
 
Wednesday 25th May: There has been a fire at SGA Motors in Ringwood, which is run by Branch member, Steve Brown. We understand that the fire was serious and Steve was taken to Salisbury District Hospital for treatment for burns. The fire broke out at about midday on Monday 23rd May and firefighters managed to prevent it spreading to other adjoining buildings. However, Steve's unit appears to be quite badly damaged. Our best wishes go to Steve and Michele and we hope Steve will be okay.
 
Monday 23rd May: June Newsletter is now out, those on the list will have received the email!
 
Wednesday 18th May: Unfortunately, due to a nil response, the MOT day, next Sunday 22nd May has been cancelled.
 
Sunday 8th May: Aubrey Batt run today in lovely sunshine. About 50 attendees - and about 20 Minors and some other classics in attendance. Photos on this website.
 
Sunday 1st May: Some new member application forms appear to have been issued with the newsletter instead of Rally Entry forms. If you have received one, please accept our apologies and ignore it. A separate email has been sent with the Rally Entry Form attached (also downloadable from '2011 Rally' page).
Also, regarding the 'Spares Shop' - if you would like to sell anything (Minor related of course - and members only) please let me have a picture, brief description and contact details.
 
Tuesday 26th April: John is having a clear out of surplus parts so have a look at the Spares Page and have a 'rummage'
 
Monday 25th April: The May newsletter is now available to members - log on in the usual fashion to read it.
 
Thursday 21st April: The two Minor Convertibles went for £1,750 ('D' reg) and £3,300 (1961) plus sale room fees (21%)
 
Monday 18th April: Back from the Sidmouth weekend. Weather good. Accomodation good. Food good. Photos on the website to see what you missed (if you werent there that is!)
 
Thursday 31st March: I have been advised of a forthcoming auction of two Minors locally. There are two vehicles - a 61 and a 66/67 which have both had only one owner (the same person). The date for the auction is 12th April at 9:30 at House and Son, Landsowne House, Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset BH1 3JW. Tel:01202 298044. Apparently, they are available to view in the sale room and if I can find out any more about them, I will let you know!!!
 
Thursday 24th March: The April newsletter is now available to members - a bit earlier than usual - its a five week month (or something!) It allows me to overtake myself!
 
Thursday 17th March: The details for the Aubrey Batt Run have now been confirmed as follows: we are starting at Avon Heath for breakfast (which will not be booked in advance - please make your own arrangements) from 9am. We will then depart at 10:30 (sharp) to drive to Tyneham Village near Kimmeridge for a picnic lunch (not provided) and a guided tour of the village by Warden, Paul Fancy. This will take place at 1:00. There is an entry form available on the website here or you should receive one in your next newsletter.