Minor Monthly Mag

Post by **bloodyank** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 9:50 pm

I signed up for the online version of Minor Monthly Magazine, and my status has been confirmed, but I can't access.
I realize there's no affiliation with the MMOC, but do any of you have an online sub to Minor Monthly? Their website is not very user-friendly, i.e.,
no contact info, etc.

Post by **smh582003** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 10:01 pm

The magazine is published by poundbury publishing. Here is the contact number 01305 262760 . I had to ring them and they were really helpful.
Here is a link to theior website.
Steve.

http://www.poundbury.co.uk/

Post by **smh582003** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 10:03 pm

Wrong phone number sorry 01305 266360

Post by **bloodyank** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 11:28 pm

Thanks- I was hoping to save the phone call as I'm across the pond.

Do you have the online or print version? Do you like the mag.?
Anybody else subscribe?
-Dave

Post by **simmitc** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 6:13 am

A few years ago I subscribed. I found that it contained numerous technical inaccuracies, atrocious grammar, and an irritating layout.

My car was featured in one issue, and the write-up was full of mistakes.

Despite writing to them on numerous matters I never once received an acknowledgement. I didn't bother to renew. There has been a change of editor so things might have improved, but when I suggested to the subscription department that they send me one copy to evaluate, I was met with the usual wall of silence.

The MMOC's own magazine "Minor Matters" is far far superior and delivered every two months to all members as part of your subscription.

Post by **dunketh** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:08 am

lol. Poundbury is the local 'noddy' estate.

An experimental 'village' designed by Prince Charles in a moment of madness.

Its like 'PleasantVille' occupied by the cast of 'The Muppet Show'.

Nevertheless, I'd be interested in seeing a sample of this magazine, especially seeing as how its localy based to me.

Post by **Robins** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:26 pm

Minor Monthly has improved so much since Jon Betts took it on in my opinion, well done Jon. No disrespect to Brian, he was a good bloke and I did get on well with him, but I think he was running low on ideas and starting to struggling a bit. Being an editor must be a stressful job. To put it another way though, I won't be hesitating when my subscription is due, the cheque will be on it's way.
The MMOC magazine on the other hand is not really my thing, it needs something to liven it up, again though it's only my opinion. I did send in some suggestions but had no reply and nothing ever came of it, so never bothered again, but I find young peoples views dont normaly get counted in car clubs anyway.
Back to the original question, minor monthly do have emails if you want to save the phone call, I expect they are on the website somewhere, or Jon might call by here if your lucky.

Post by **jon1739** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 1:41 pm

If anyone would like a sample of the magazine drop me a PM or email to jon@poundbury.co.uk likewise with any problems or concerns. This is not the place for me to advertise the mag but I would like to thank Robins for his kind words. The magazine has indeed had a major facelift in the last 18months since I took over and I bet that it would be unrecognisable to anyone who read it whilst Brian was Editor.
Nuff said as I don't want to upset anyone on here.

Post by **dunketh** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 2:41 pm

Just had a look at the website and a years subs is only £25 at the moment, thats only a couple of quid a month!

I might ask for this for my birthday pressie.

Post by **dave1949** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 4:03 pm

There was another thread on this Mag towards end of last year,at that time i had never seen one. Pm to jon1739 and he sent me comp copy by post.I was impressed and will certainly subscribe.Found it well presented and a good read

Post by **Orkney** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 5:11 pm

Do they have a message board we can get onto and promote OUR mag & the club which funds this message board ?

Post by **jon1739** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 6:52 pm

Not at the moment sadly, but anyone who reads the mag will know that not a month goes by without me plugging the owners club or this message forum in some way or other. I'm sure that many can testify to this, sadly the favours are very rarely returned by the club itself although the members and local branches have been great in supporting the mag.
I do whatever I can to promote the club, message board and the Morris Minor itself whenever possible

Post by **bloodyank** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:49 pm

Jon-
I sent you email on this issue.
Thanks in advance for your attention.
-Dave

Post by **markattard** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 1:08 pm

Nice mag sincerely ...but I never got my prize, promised for publishing my letter

... hey Jon it's just a model car to pass on to my grandsons...!!!

I'm really fond of the July 2007 issue though

Post by **jon1739** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 1:04 pm

Pm me your addy again Mark and i will chase it up.

Post by **jon1739** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 1:02 pm

Mags all sent out today, happy to supply more samples if anyone else wants a copy.

Post by **Judge** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 4:12 pm

My own view is that any magazine promoting the Morris Minor that reaches enthusiasts that are not members, and encourages them to join the MMOC, has to be a good thing. All credit to Jon.

Post by **jon1739** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 6:06 pm

Any opinions from those who had a mag??

Post by **simmitc** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:37 pm

Hi Jon, it arrived today so I've been flicking at it this evening (when resting from the garage!). Greatly improved from the old days - I was going to post even before you asked the question. I'll finish reading it, but it definitely is worthy of consideration; it's like a different mag, you're doing a good job. Will PM when I've finished reading it.

I would now recommend anyone to at least look at it.

Post by **jon1739** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 5:53 pm

Thanks, much appreciated.