How are bookings going for the MGV8-50 Events in 2023? See full information on the 50V8 Events coming in 2023 including the MGV8-50 Events weekend in August 2023. More Mercure Walton Hotel just west of Gaydon Saturday 19th August 2023 A convenient overnight stop for V8 enthusiasts planning to go to the MGV8-50 event at the British Motor Museum the following day (Sunday 20th August 2023) is the Mercure Hotel just west of Gaydon. Ralph Hardwick has booked to stay there and has obtained special rates for V8 Register members. Do get in touch with him if you would like to stay there and meet up. Information on special room rates & Mercure Hotel website Update - remember special rates Remember there is an attractive deal for overnight accommodation on offer at the Walton Hall Hotel near Gaydon. Ralph Hardwick reminds members we have special rates on offer until 1st July 2023. Coordinator: Ralph Hardwick Contacts MG-Triumph 100 weekend event Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th June 2023 Guide to buying a ticket for the event. More Get an Information Sheet for your MGV8 when it's on display at a V8 Anniversary event. Information Sheet Updated: 230529 Posted: 22215 o Event update 14 bookings made See updated bookings list Information on the event Photos from a visit in 2017 Buy your ticket(s) online Event Organiser: Victor Smith Contacts Visit to Rousham House & Gardens in Oxfordshire Wednesday 7th June 2023 The house is only open to special tour groups by prior arrangement so in the morning a guided tour of Rousham House has been arranged for V8 members. o Event update 12 bookings made Event Information & booking form Event Organiser: Victor Smith Contacts Visit to Sywell Aerodrome and an informal lunch Thursday 8th June 2023 Sywell Aerodrome is set in the heart of Northamptonshire, just northeast of Northampton, and is one of the UK’s leading General Aviation airfields. The Aviator's hotel, bar and restaurant are unique, not just in their Art Deco style but also with wonderful views across the bustling airfield at Sywell Aerodrome. Formerly the original Pilots Clubhouse and Officers Mess during WW2. o Event update 12 bookings made Information on the event Please contact the event organiser to let them know you and any friends will be joining the lunch so he can let the Brewery's cafe manager know and reserve tables. Event Organiser: Ian Quarrington Contacts Lunch at Hook Norton Brewery cafe Friday 9th June 2023 This popular annual informal lunch has been held for well over 20 years in Hook Norton on the Friday of the MGLive! weekend. Meet at the Hook Norton Brewery cafe from just after noon. o Event update Event cancelled Cancelled - V8 Supper at the Star Inn in Sulgrave Saturday 10th June 2023 Sadly bookings were very low for the planned informal supper at the Star Inn in Sulgrave village. o Event update 47 bookings made 50 maximum for the parade 3 place available Few tickets available More See updated bookings list MGBGTV8 Information Sheet - form Event Organiser: Peter Ellis Contacts MGBGTV8 50th Anniversary Track Parade at Silverstone Saturday 10th June 2023 at lunchtime To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the launch of the MGBGTV8 model in August 1973 you can book a place in the Parade of 50 MGBGTV8s, together with other MGV8 enthusiasts with MGV8 Conversions (including V8 Roadsters & Costellos) and RV8s, on the track at Silverstone in June 2023. It will be a rare opportunity to drive your MGBGTV8 on the track at Silverstone at a modest speed behind the course car controlling the event. o Updates 41 bookings made 41 is limit on the Market Place ..0 places available See updated bookings webpage Information and how to book an Access Pass to the Market Place MGV8 display Event is fully booked Event organiser: Julian Holmes Volunteers welcome to take up a roster slot Contact: Julian Holmes Display of MGV8s on the Market Place in Abingdon Saturday morning 19th August 2023 Parking spaces for MGV8s are limited so book early for access to the Display Area on the Market Place. Members whose bookings have been accepted by the V8 Register will be sent a free Display Area Access Pass which they will need to have on their MGV8 windscreen at the entry checkpoint to the Display Area. This should simplify checking by the marshals and avoid traffic congestion in the centre of Abingdon on a busy Saturday morning. 70 bookings made . 0 places available Further bookings halted See updated bookings webpage Information on the lunch Event organiser: Julian Holmes Buffet lunch at the Dog House pub to the west of Abingdon Saturday lunchtime 19th August 2023 This well known pub is west of Abingdon on the old test route used by the MG Factory for the MGBGTV8 model. A buffet lunch will be available from 1.00pm. Booking is essential. Parking is available across the road from the pub. 107bookings made See updated bookings webpage Information and how to book an Access Pass to the dedicated meeting rooms in the Museum. More Event organiser: Julian Holmes Volunteers welcome to take up a roster slot Contact: Julian Holmes MGV8-50 event at the Motor Museum at Gaydon Sunday 20th August 2023 The British Motor Museum will host the 50th Anniversary of the MGBGTV8 and the 30th of the MG RV8 at this special event with MGV8s parked outside the front of the Museum from 10am - 4pm. All MGV8s welcome. The focal point of the event will be inside the Museum with two dedicated rooms for V8 members - one with a selection of traders, Club stands and light refreshments and in an adjoining room presentations on the MGBGTV8 and a video on the RV8 and more. Tickets are just £10 including entry to the parking area, the two dedicated V8 meeting rooms plus entry to view the contents of the Museum.