OxMog was 'conceived' in June 1976 when Paul Gordon contacted Chas Smith - the then Secretary of the MSCC and suggested the formation of an Oxford Centre of the Morgan Sports Car Club. Chas gave the idea his approval and OxMog was formed. Founder members were Paul (Secretary) and Diane Gordon, Ian and Marion Catmull, Peter and Beryl Anderson, Pat and Bob Cragg and Roy and Lin Halford. 'Noggin and Natters' commenced at various watering holes with some early mid-monthly noggins held at Paul’s home in Jeune Street, Oxford. On 28th January 1977 - the Committee was formed to organise events and collect subs etc. The Founding Committee members were Paul Gordon (Secretary), Peter Anderson (Treasurer), Ian Catmull, Roy Halford, Andy Kirk and Dave Stretton-Smith. |
Past Centre SecretariesPaul Gordon - Sept 1976:
Peter Anderson - June 1979, Allan Cameron - Sept 1982, Paul Holmes - Feb 1986, Ray Halford - Dec 1989, Timothy Ot - Jun 1991, Patricia Kirkham - May 1994, Paul Holmes (again) - April 1995, Lynne Lewis - Dec 1996, Peter Forrest - March 2000 Keith Hofgartner - April 2016 Stephen Baker - Feb 2019 John Duff - Feb 2023 Past Noggin VenuesAbingdon Arms - Beckley The Star - Stanton St. John Turnpike - Yarnton Bystander - Wooton Bear & Ragged Staff - Cumnor Greyhound - Besselesleigh CURRENT VENUE Sturdy's Castle |