TaffMog - South Wales

West Area 

Starting with the Noggin... After giving the venue a ‘test drive’ (having to visit and sample the food at a new venues is a real chore …NOT), the September noggin was held at The Bird in Hand in Llanedi, not far from Pont Abraham at the end of the M4. It’s a busy place, but there was enough space for the 12 of us to park our Morgans and a few other cars. The food at the pub was great and Phil even tried Jeremy Clarkson’s brew on tap. Sedate, well rounded and nice (not too gassy), was how he described it, not unlike Jeremy himself! Having first met them at the MSCC 75th in Malvern, it was great to welcome Nick and Sarah Samuelat to their first noggin. They had travelled across from the south Gower to join the group. We look forward to them joining us at further noggins and events.

There is now a golf champion in the group. Many congratulations to Rhiannon for her win at her club’s competition.

For other trips during the month, Neil and Helen visited Scotland and Windermere again. Lynne and Phil were away on a cruise so unfortunately had to miss the outing. Derek and Jackie went to Edinburgh for the Tattoo…. And no, they didn’t show us their tattoos!

So... Christmas is approaching. Members have been asked for suggested venues so that a meal can be booked. Some places already approached also do lunches, so that might open up a different option. Further updates will be provided as details are firmed up.

Bridgend Area 

The Noggin on the 10th September started at Dyffryn Gardens with a coffee and the usual catchup, with the occupants of seven Morgans and two tin tops first rearranging the tables to better accommodate us all. Everything was placed back before they left!

Now that the schools are back, the following drive along the coast was quiet. When the group arrived at Porthcawl they were met by two other members who were only able to join for lunch. Unfortunately, the rain then rolled in, and the homeward journey was a ‘roof up, lights on’ job but after the heat this summer there weren’t too many complaints.

The Noggin on Thursday October 8th will start at The Royal Mint Llantrisant, CF72 8YT, for coffee followed by lunch at The Grove Golf, Porthcawl, CF33 4RP.

Future Noggin dates are below:

• 12th November- details TBD

• 10th December- details TBD

Usk Area 

21 members attended the Usk Noggin on the 16th September at the Chainbridge Inn. Good food and drink was had by all as usual!

Prior to the Noggin, on the 11th of September, John and Glenda and John and Linda attended the evening meet at Williams Morgan, Chipping Sodbuty, to celebrate their 115th year in business over four generations of family ownership. It was a great turn out on a warm and sunny evening where everyone enjoyed a hog roast, a drink or two (non-alcoholic for those driving) and time to enjoy looking at all the fabulous Morgans both within and outside of the showroom.

On the 19th of September, John and Annette and John and Glenda attended the Cotswold Drive celebrating International Morgan Day. The day started out wet as everyone arrived at Williams Morgan in Chipping Sodbury, but after having received a safety briefing and eating a croissant or two, the weather had dried up enough for everyone to risk it with the roof down. The allocated groups left one by one and travelled though the winding country lanes to eventually stop at the Kingsley Café for a drink and a brief bite of food. Whilst there, the TaffMog members met up with members of OxMog who were also celebrating International Morgan Day.

The second part of the drive was considerably brighter and warmer and took the groups through stunning countryside and beautiful Cotswolds villages (including Bampton, which was used in the filming of Downton Abbey). The drive culminated at the Cotswold Barn where a sausage butty awaited us all. Weather first thing in the morning aside, it was a fabulous day’s drive covering 130 miles and many places that warrant a return visit. Many thanks to Stephen Page, Charles Neal, and Andy James for organising the event, and to Williams Morgan for hosting us for our departure.

The dates for forthcoming Usk Noggins are below. All will be held at the Chainbridge Inn (NP15 1PP) starting at 7pm. As always, all are welcome!

• 21st October

• 18th November

• 16th December

Glenda Bragg, Taffmog Centre Scribe

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