Normog is the Durham & North East branch of the Morgan Sports Car Club.

We have ‘scenic runs’ where we drive our cars to interesting places as well as regular ‘noggins’ at The Black Horse, Beamish.

We always welcome new members.

Events

TBC

Noggin

Black Horse, Red Row, Beamish, DH9 0RW - 7pm

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12th February

Noggin

Black Horse, Red Row, Beamish, DH9 0RW - 7pm

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12th March

Noggin

Black Horse, Red Row, Beamish, DH9 0RW - 7pm

16th March

Annual Dinner at Redworth Hall

Morning: “Hidden Ushaw” tour of Ushaw College, Durham

£5 per person

Lunch at Ushaw

£5.95 per person



Afternoon: Visit to Durham Brewery with facts and fun including beer tasting!

£10 per person



Dinner at Redworth Hall, nr Newton Aycliffe

Dinner £27 per person

Double / Twin rooms £111 including breakfast



NB Accommodation to be arranged directly with the hotel, who are holding a limited number of rooms at this preferential rate.

Limited number of rooms now available at this price

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9th April

Noggin

Black Horse, Red Row, Beamish, DH9 0RW - 7pm

20th April

Normog Annual Dinner

Headlam Hall Spa Hotel nr Staindrop County Durham

Dinner £45 per person

10 rooms provisionally reserved at a preferential rate of £130 per room

Menu to follow - rooms to be booked directly with the hotel any time from now - book early to ensure the best agreed rate!

Daytime event to be announced soon. This Spa hotel has excellent write-ups from both the Sunday Telegraph and Sunday Times.

Please let me know as soon as possible if you are intending to come along, and your name is not as yet in the red book.

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7th May

Noggin

Black Horse, Red Row, Beamish, DH9 0RW - 7pm

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11th June

Noggin

Black Horse, Red Row, Beamish, DH9 0RW - 7pm

15th June

A Day at the Races!

HEXHAM RACE MEETING – High Yarridge, Hexham NE46 2JP

Hello All, This is further and better details and a call for payment in advance.

Please note that the list of attendees is now up to 37. There is still room for more, but you will need to tell me by return.

TIMINGS are approx and will be confirmed nearer the date.

Public Gates open at 12 noon, with the first race at 2.15pm and the last race at 5.40pm. All cars need to be on site prior to the Gates opening to the Public, by 11.15 AM LATEST. ( Entry will be closed off at 11.45 am ). We have access all day to our Private Room, with coffee and snacks adjacent. There will be time to look around the course and see the Horses and facilities before lunch. The Racecourse has magnificent views over the Tyne Valley.

PARKING There will be Normog Parking Attendants ( in Hi Viz jackets) to guide you into place. We have 4 cars sited on the grass outside our Smooth Radio VIP Lounge, and the remainder in 2 rows of approx 10 cars on the grass outside the Princess Anne Bar.

The Morgans will be safe inside a tape barrier enclosure. Our cars will depart 20 mins after the last race.

LUNCH AND PRIVATE ROOM Our room for the day is the Smooth Radio VIP Lounge incl. private bar. Coffee facilities are adjacent. There is a good view of the course and easy access to the Parade Ring, Winners Enclosure and Betting Facilities.

Our numbers dictate 2 sittings for lunch. One hot main dish and one side or salad, followed by tea/coffee. I will need to issue Names, numbers and timings for the sittings soon (lunch in advance of the first race ).

PAYMENT The total all in cost is £48 per person, payable in advance.( £96 per couple ) Normog has already issued a substantial retaining deposit.

Would you therefore now please send me your payment ASAP and I will confirm receipt. Cheques should be made payable to NORMOG and sent to me, J B Anderson, Meadowcroft, 3 Crofts Avenue, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5LY

To arrive no later than the end of APRIL 2019

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6th July

Beamish Classic Car Show

Please be aware that if you have not signed up, there is only 1 remaining space. To be included, I need your name now. On the day exhibitors can arrive between 8.30 and 10.45am. John has cards to go on each cars dash which will indicate the plot it is to occupy for the day. We are in row A from number 21. Individual cars may leave from 3pm, but it is hoped that groups as a whole will not leave until 4pm. Hoping for kind weather, and a good day!

7th July

Mauretania Day

This event is now fully subscribed. Of course any of our members are welcome to go along to see the festivities, but only those already signed up will be included in the lunch provided by the organisers. For any queries re this day, please contact John Anderson who is coordinating the Normog group.

14th July

Annual Hog Roast, Bolton Hill Farm

Numbers are now required for catering purposes. Please note there is a £10 charge per person for lunch, which is payable in advance (payments to John Anderson). As usual, we are requesting that you bring along a dessert.

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4th August

Netherby Village Car Show and Flower Show

If you're planning to come along to this event, please let me know asap.

13th August

Noggin

Black Horse, Red Row, Beamish, DH9 0RW - 7pm

18th August

Trip to Killhope Wheel

Keith Hogg is organising this. It's the first event Keith has organised for the group, so can we please give support by signing up asap so he is able to continue with the planning.

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6th September

Yorkshire Coast Weekend

Firstly I’ve provisionally arranged accommodation at the Wrea Head Hall Hotel for the weekend of 6th to 8th September. (I’ve received positive comments from two of our members who’ve stayed at the hotel on more than one occasion…). And I’ve had a very rapid response from our members - in fact we have 12 couples on the list already. I’ve now had confirmation from the hotel that they are able to make a maximum of 16 rooms available to Normog - a mix of standard (£199 DB&B) and superior (£219 DB&B).

- Roger

10th September

Noggin

Black Horse, Red Row, Beamish, DH9 0RW - 7pm

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8th October

Noggin

Black Horse, Red Row, Beamish, DH9 0RW - 7pm

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November 12

Noggin

Black Horse, Red Row, Beamish, DH9 0RW - 7pm

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8th December

Christmas Lunch



Black Horse, Beamish 12.30pm for 1pm. 2 courses £18.95, 3 courses £20.95 The full festive dining menu is available for us: I don't need menu choices until mid November, but please let me know asap if you are coming along, and have not signed up in the red book yet. Starters: White Onion and Real Ale Soup (v) Chicken Liver Parfait Fresh Breaded Plaice Goujons Breaded Brie Mains Sage Butter Roasted Turkey Crown Beef Casserole Pork Loin North Atlantic Pollock Gratin Gnocchi with Chestnut Pesto Desserts Christmas Pudding with Dried Fruit, Treacle & Brandy Sauce Vanilla Creme Brûlée Selection of English & Contintental Cheeses with Tradition Accompaniments White Chocolate Cheesecake

10th December

Noggin

Black Horse, Red Row, Beamish, DH9 0RW - 7pm



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Bowhill House, Selkirk, Scottish Borders, TD7 5ET.

Bowhill House is a historic house near Bowhill at Selkirk in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland. It is a member of the Historic Houses Association, and is one of the homes of the Duke of Buccleuch. Organised by John Anderson, the property is definitely a hidden gem, private guided tour and buffet lunch in the tearooms. Excellent turnout, weather and an all round good day.

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Shandy Hall – 26 April 2015

Shandy Hall is located in a small village in North Yorkshire, just south of Thirsk. The Hall was the home of Laurence Sterne, writer of “The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman”, and was renamed after the “hero” of the book. Sterne used a number of radical techniques in his book including, for example, indicating that on the next page was a picture of the most beautiful woman in the world. Turn the page and it is blank leaving the image to the reader’s imagination.

NORMOG met at the Fauconberg Arms for morning coffee and then toured the local church where Sterne was appointed vicar in 1760. In the church are some remarkable murals and carvings. After the church the group took a tour of Shandy Hall and gardens. The tours were accompanied by a very detailed and interesting talk by the Hall curator, who gave a fascinating insight into Sterne’s life and success. The day ended back at the Fauconberg Arms for lunch.

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Winter Driving

Most people do not use their Morgans during the winter months but Sylvia & Dennis O'Neil do, although they now pick our days, rather than driving in conditions they used to. Dennis is hoping to have a talk at the next meeting about preparing the car for winter use and things to do if you lay the car up in the garage for the winter which can cover several months.

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Northumberland Lunch & Countryside Tour




Another excellent day organised  by John Rutherford. Fish & Chip lunch in Seahouses and rounders on the beach at Banburgh.

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Eshott Airfield – 21 June 2015

This is a small World War 2 airfield near Felton in Northumberland, it now caters purely for private aircraft. Sadly it was cold and rainy most of the day, which was particularly bad for the 3 AC Cobra owners – no roofs for their cars.

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Cummins Diesels – 11 July 2015

Cummins were planning a celebration day for their 50th anniversary. NORMOG turned out 24 cars for the day, by far the biggest group of cars at the event. There was a great range of events, entertainment and facilities on the day including a free lunch. A wide range of vehicles had been assembled, old and new – traction engines to double decker buses. There was also a tour of the factory. A great day out.

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The Heights of Abraham - 11th June 2016

One of the organised events during a short trip to Derbyshire. The group went to the Heights of Abraham via the cable car from near Matlock Bath railway station. The cable cars give a tremendous view of the beautiful valley and countryside.

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Fishburn Airfield – 3rd October 2015

Fishburn Airfield is situated to the south east of Durham City and is used for private aircraft and parachute jumping. There were a number of aircraft on view including a 2/3 scale Spitfire and a wide range of military and civil vehicles. About 10 Morgans turned up plus a “cuckoo” (see photographs). The army were present and fired many rounds from an artillery piece.Despite the damp and cold it was a very interesting day.

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Contact

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John B Anderson

Email: john@normog.com

Phone: 01434 632693

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Roger Pettican

Email: roger@normog.com

Phone: 01207 588828
Cell: 07713 501975

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