Rain did nothing to dampen the spirits of those attending the MGA Reunion at The Phoenix Inn, Hartley Wintney, Hampshire, on Saturday 26 October 2019, particularly those who arrived early and saw the final stages of the rugby match between England and New Zealand. The event was held to mark 50 years since the formation of the A Register and The Phoenix Inn was where it had all begun.
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