Southampton Virtual MAG newsletter no 15

11th May 1999
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This is the fifteenth edition of Southampton Virtual MAG -
A way of keeping in touch with members and friends.

Sorry this is a bit late, but I have been in France over the weekend.

Our regular meeting is at:
Home Tavern, Eastleigh (opposite Eastleigh Train Station). Every Wednesday, 8:30 for 9pm.
You are all welcome. You even come in your car if it is cold and or wet. We won't mind,
you know......

Southampton MAG Webpage: www.miesta.demon.co.uk/sotmag.html.
Southern Region Webpage: http://home.freeuk.net/mag-south /home.htm
The regional webpage now has a free small ads and personals page.

Please feel free to forward this to anyone else you might think interested, even better mail me (andy@miesta.demon.co.uk) their email address and I will send them their own copy. Conversely if you don't want to keep receiving this, mail me and I'll take you off the list.

If any members are not receiving their copy of StreetBiker, please contact MAG central and they will sort it out for you! Alternatively mail me! and I will look into it for you.

Latest News

Club Contacts.

We are trying to get into contact with as many clubs in the local area as possible. If you are a member of a club, or know someone who is the president \ chairmen \ secretary of a club, please let me know and I will pass the details on to our clubs officer. MAG is currently updating and expanding its clubs scheme and the benefits that affiliation can bring.

Get Thee To A Polling Booth!.

The European Parliamentary elections are coming up in June. Please make sure you use your vote.

Secure Parking.

Secure Motorcycling Parking is starting to appear in Andover, Romsey and throughout the Test Valley Area. If you park somewhere, please use it!

Biker Sunday.

The Lapstone in Horton Heath are having a Biker Sunday on the 30th of May, in aid of the Kosovo Relief Appeal. It starts at 10.30 am with an 11 am rideout and there will be a barbecue and live music. Further information on 01703 601659

Run to the Lord Derby.

We will be going up to Lord Derby in Odiham on the first Wednesday of June to flyer for the Hot Otter and MAG in general. A start time has yet to be fixed, but I will keep you posted.

Poker Run.

Windsor and District MAG (AKA WADMAG) will be organising a Poker run on the 22nd of May. You are provided with a map, follow the map which will lead you to various pubs. Collect a card at each one. The best poker hand wins a prize! Price: 2 pounds.
Meet at the Flags pub in Chalvey, Slough between 12 and 2pm. Band in the evening. If you want anymore information please email me and I will get in contact with WADMAG for you.

Traffic Reduction Meeting.

There will be a traffic reduction meeting at the Civic Centre in Southampton at 7.30 pm on the 25th of May. If anyone is interested in attending, please contact me and I will get further details for you.

Events

If anyone knows of a suitable event (i.e. from a MAG group, a MAG affiliated club or a charitable event) please mail me and I will add it to the list.

Lion Rally Marshals Wanted.

Reading MAG's Lion Rally require Marshals. You get to go to the event for free, and the Marshals only party is worth it! The downside is... you have to work hard. Mail me and I will pass you details on to Reading MAG.

Motorcycle World, Beaulieu 26, 27 June

MAG Stand at Motorcycle World Beaulieu, National Motor Museum.
We always require assistants for the MAG stand at Motorcycle World. If you would like to assist (its a case of plugging MAG to an unknowing majority) please give me a mail and I will pass your details on.

Hot Otter Rally.

Southern Region MAG rally event. 9-11 July. Rally poster
Details are now on the Website. If you want a copy of the flyer, please mail me and I will arrange for one to be sent to you.

Eastleigh Carnival

We will be on the float - we want your support!

Home Tavern Bike Show 22nd August 1999

Not much information on this yet, but I will keep you informed.

Southampton MAG T-shirts...

..are *still* going fast. Very fast. Another print-run is planned soon. £7.50 for the black ones and we have some blue ones for £7.

Membership

Not a member? And why not? I have some membership forms! Please mail me and I will get one too you. You can also join online via the MAG UK website - follow the link from the Southampton MAG website. Alternatively, phone MAG central on 0121 605 3555 with your credit \ switch card details. Membership is £16 single, £24 joint. You can also join on-line at http://www.mag-uk.org/elec_mem_form.html

Contacting Southampton MAG

If you have anything you feel that should be raised by MAG, please mail me mail me and I will raise it on your behalf. You can either mail me - just reply to this message, come along to the meeting, or contact one of our reps. If you would prefer to use the telephone you can try either of our very helpful reps- Mark Young 01703-694890 or John Franklin 01703-738322. (Officers list link)