About us

The MG Car Club is run by members for members and as such there are groups of volunteers who oversee each aspect of it. The main club has a board of directors and executive committee and the Centres, Registers and Branches all have their own committees to run their own particular sections.

The MGF Register has a main committee who organise main events and shows, run the register, sell regalia and so on. They are helped by Regional Representatives who run local groups.

The main committee have voting rights on any issues that arise but Regional Reps are welcome to contribute to committee meetings which are held six times a year.

The Committee has two members who represent the Register at MGCC Council meetings and can vote on behalf of the Register at them. This is usually the Chairman and secretary or vice-chairman.

Meet the committee

The MGF Register Committee is made up of members of the MG Car Club. The team are all volunteers giving their invaluable personal time to work together carrying out various tasks to ensure the smooth running of the Register and it's events.

Ian Wright

Chairman & Events

Ian was elected to the role of Chairman in 2023 after being involved with the register for severval years. He recounts how he became a MG owner:

'After a chance visit neigh on 10 years ago to Haynes Museum on motorcycles and seeing the Red MGF there, within two weeks we had one, and since that day have never looked back. Proud owner of a ’78 MG BGT and a 2001 MGF Steptronic, we enjoy organising the varied events for the Register.'

He retains his role as Thames Valley Regional Rep, affectionally known as The Tribe. As part of his work with the register he also manages our attendance at National Events. In addition he is also on the committee of the Abingdon Works Centre as Webmaster & Social Media. He also serves on some sub committees of the MG Car Club.

Martyn Lucas

Vice-Chair & Shows

Martyn joined the MG Car Club MGF Register committee as Show Co-ordinator in 2022, organising the MGF Register presence at National Shows, and in 2024 was elected to the position of Vice Chair in addition to the Show Co-ordinator role.

He has been a member of the MG Car Club since 2011 and is custodian of an MG TF Spark which he bought in 2016, also has a “Unique” MGB Roadster which is a Right Hand Drive version of the North American LE, which he bought in 2011.

Sue Fenton

Secretary

Sue was elected to the MG Car Club MGF Register Committee in early 2024, taking up the role of Secretary, and although one of the newer committee members, with a career in the City of London behind her, she has proved to be a well organised, proactive addition to the committee. A great minute-taker too!

Having owned nothing but MGFs her entire driving life, Sue is an avid fan of the automatic vehicles, and has been a member of the MGCC since buying her very first car, an MGF Freestyle Steptronic new in 2001. Sue now owns another two Steppys - the squeaky one fondly known as "Mouse".

Sue is active within her local club too (Essex MGF Register) and regularly plans trips away for fellow MGF/TF owners, which have in the past included the NC500 and The Three Wales Way.

Nigel May

Registrar, Membership, Archive & Regalia

Nigel is a long-standing committee member and has held various positions including Chair from 2018 to 2023. Nigel maintains our Membership list and Register keeping members details and car database up to date and is also custodian of our extensive collection of archive material. Nigel & Jo are the Regional Reps for our Somerset & Dorset region, arranging pub meets, runs, attendance at shows etc. Nigel & Jo are currently caretaking the Regalia Officers role. You will see them at shows chatting to members and potential new members and selling MGF Register regalia.

Nigel’s first MG was an MG Maestro which he owned between 1987 and 1992. Nigel & Jo purchased their first MG TF in March 2005, which they still own (although it moved to fellow MGCC members between June 2009 & December 2020). Nigel & Jo’s MG collection now includes MGFs/TFs, MGB GT, MG ZT260 and Jo’s MG Metro 1300.

Current MGCC roles:

Registrar

Membership Secretary

Archivist

Somerset & Dorset Regional Rep

Acting Regalia Officer with his wife Jo

Tom Bailey

Webmaster

Tom purchased his TF in 2020 having been seeking a Trophy Blue one for several months prior.

Having lived in the West Midlands Region all his life MG Rover and Longbridge have always held a connection for him.

Upon purchase he soon joined the MG Car Club quickly enjoying the many perks the club offers. 'I have made so many great people through MG owners, many I now count as close friends'.

Tom was offered the opportunity to join MGF Register Committee in 2024. Initially joining as member without portfolio he later took on the Webmaster role launching a project for a website refresh and introduction of a register Instagram account.

Tim Morris

FasTForward Editor & Safety Fast Scribe

Tim led the South East Fers group independent from 2002 and soon converted to become one of the early MGF Register Regions. He joined the committee to “represent and develop the Regional Reps” during 2003, swiftly moving on to organise and co-ordinate main Register events. He was Chairman between 2008 & 2013 and is the founder and editor of the Register’s magazine FasTForward. He instigated the Register’s annual charity fundraising initiative and was the MGF Register’s president until 2022. He stepped down under club rules to become the Chairman of the South East Centre.

He has owned his current MGF since new in 2000. Previous MGs have included an MG Maestro, 1972 MGBGT, MGZT 190, MGTF and MGZR.

In 2024 he published a book about the MGF & TF with Amberley Publishing.

Current MG drives are a 2000MY MGF VVC , 1981 MGBGT LE and a 2023 MG4 Trophy LR

Current MGCC Roles: South East Regional Rep; FasTForward editor; Safety Fast Scribe; MGCCSE Chairman/webmaster

Jo Bradley

Treasurer

Jo is a member of the South East Region with her husband Alan. They own a 2006 TF, MGB Roadster and MGB GT.

Colin Murrel

International

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