MX-5 Owners Club

North East Midlands – Monthly Meet at The Coopers Arms Weston-on-Trent
2025-11-27 19:30 - 23:00, 2026-01-29 19:30 - 23:00, 2026-02-26 19:30 - 23:00, 2026-03-26 19:30 - 23:00, 2026-04-30 19:30 - 23:00, 2026-05-28 19:30 - 23:00 (Europe/London) | The Coopers Arms, Weston-on-Trent, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 2BJ, United Kingdom
Welcome to NEM Monthly Meet at The Coopers Arms. We meet in the large conservatory at about 7-30pm. Some members eat before the meeting. If you would like to reserve a table;; please book directly with The Coopers Arms.
We look forward to meeting new and prospective members. Please make yourselves know to us.
Team NEM

North East Midlands – Christmas Party Night
2025-11-29 19:00 - 23:45
Hi Everyone,
UPDATE: Sorry this event is FULLY BOOKED
We are arranging the Christmas Party Night at The Royal Oak, Mayfield, DE6 2BN on Saturday 29th November from 7.00pm.
This event includes a Welcome Glass of Fizz, you will be seated to your table to indulge in your festive three course dinner whilst listening to our Saxophonist, followed by coffee & mints, then dance the night away and be entertained by Dave Dee Disco.
Price: £38.95 per person. We require a £15 deposit to book your place by Friday 3rd October. Please pay David Sherratt by Bank Transfer (please call me on 07791565209 for my bank details).
Rooms are available at The Royal Oak, please call the Royal Oak to book your room on 01335 300090 if required. Alternative accommodation is at the Travelodge Ashbourne.
Menu to follow soon.
We have reserved 20 places, if you would like to join us. Please add your name’s to the thread on the forum: LINK below and we look forward to you joining us for a fun evening together.
https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/c/area-events/nem-area-events/128

David and Cath
List:
David and Cath
Ian and Chris
Phil and Josie
Karen and Paul W
John and Michele
Manuella

North East Midlands – December Sunday Run – Santa Drive
2025-12-07
Latest Update 06/12/2025: If you have pre-ordered breakfast at Byrkley Park Garden Centre, please arrive at 9.45am for 10.00am. We will now be in their main restaurant for breakfast and all welcome to join us for tea/coffee etc. Please Note: The first group will be leaving Byrkley Park at 11.30am, please arrive in plenty of time for tea/coffee and look around the Garden Centre.
DON’T FORGET YOUR SANTA HATS AND TO DECORATE YOUR MX5 FOR CHRISTMAS IF YOU WISH
We look forward to see you all
David and Cath
SORRY DRIVE FULLY BOOKED. The maximum number of 34 places for the Mainsail Restaurant for lunch has been filled.
We have arranged with Byrkley Park Garden Centre to meet in their private room (located in their restaurant) at 10.00am (please arrive at 9.45am), for Breakfast or tea/coffee etc. They require a pre-order for breakfast (hot food). Please post your breakfast choices by Monday 1st December, on the forum thread: LINK BELOW.
CLICK LINK TO VIEW BREAKFAST MENU
BREAKFAST MENU
Hi Everyone,
Cath and David would like to invite you to join us for a Santa Drive to Mainsail Restaurant, Carsington Water, Ashbourne, DE6 1ST, we have reserved 30 places for Christmas lunch at 2.00pm.
Meeting at Byrkley Park Garden Centre, Rangemore, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 9RN, at 10.00am.
We will be leaving Byrkley Park Garden at 11.45am for our Santa Drive to Carsington Water.
Christmas at Mainsail Restaurant, is a 3 Course lunch for £26.50. (car parking at Carsington Water 1-2 hours £3.50 – 2-4 hours £6)
They require a £3 deposit per person to confirm your place. Please can you pay by Bank transfer to David Sherratt (if you require my bank details please call me 07791565209) or by cash at the Coopers Arms meeting.
If you would like to join us, please add your names, menu choices by Friday 7th November to book your place, on the forum thread: LINK BELOW.
CLICK LINK FOR FORUM
https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/t/nem-sunday-run-santa-drive-sunday-7th-december-2025/150910

CLICK LINK BELOW TO VIEW MENU
MAINSAIL CHRISTMAS MENU 2025
Look forward to you joining us,
Cath and David Sherratt

List:
David and Cath
Ray and Glennis
Ian and Chris
Angie and Chris
Karen and Dave
David and Ann
Dennis
Dave and Julie
Manuella
Graeme and Christine
Jason and Kate
Christine and Hedley
John and Liz
Claire and Sandy
Terry and Kelly
David Ward
Mick and Suzanne
Alex
James and Dorian
Annette – Drive only
Total: 34

North East Midlands – Christmas Meal and Charity Raffle – Coopers Arms
2025-12-10 19:00 - 22:30
UPDATE 09/12/2025: SORRY FULLY BOOKED
We look forward to see you all tomorrow night and please bring CASH for the Raffle.
You are invited to join us at The Coopers Arms, Weston-on-Trent for our Christmas Meal and Charity Raffle. Wednesday 10th December. 7.00pm for 7.30pm sit down.
If you would like to donate a raffle price, please bring one on the night, which would be appreciated.
To book your place, please add your names and menu choices to the forum thread by Saturday 29th November. LINK below.
https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/t/nem-christmas-meal-and-charity-raffle-coopers-arms-wednseday-10th-december-2025/151091

CLINK LINKS BELOW TO VIEW MENUS.
CHRISTMAS-LARGE-PARTY-MENU-2025
CHRISTMAS-DESSERT-MENU-2025

Looking forward to a night of fun and laughter.
David and Cath

List of Members Booked
Cath and David
Carol-Ann and Ian
Angie and Chris
Paul and Jayne
Ian and Chris
Phil and Josie
Christine and Hedley
Dave W
Dennis
David and Ann
Don and Kate
Julie and Dave
Ray and Glennis
Graeme and Christine
Karen and Paul W
Steve and Sue
Andy and Jo
Paul and Karen B
John and Liz
Claire and Sandy
Karen and Dave
Sharon
Tracey and Rich
John and Maureen
Dave and Tracey
John and Jan
Alan and Rita
Scarlett
John and Lesley
Mick and Suzanne
Barry and Geraldine
Total: 58

North East Midlands – Invitation to – SWM Area – Christmas Lunch
2025-12-14 12:30 - 17:00
UPDATE: FULLY BOOKED
South West Midlands MX-5 club have kindly invited us to join them at their Christmas Lunch. Last year this was a very enjoyable event.
At Gupshill Manor, Gloucester Road, Tewsbury. GL20 5SY. Sunday 14th December. To arrive at 12.30pm for dinner to start at 1pm.
There is only 10 places.
If you would like to attend, please add your names on the forum thread. Can you also please choose from the menu on the forum, LINK BELOW and place your order and payment by contacting Penny on:
Email:
mundoworld48@gmail.com
or call: 07854 641119
https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/c/area-events/nem-area-events/128
Hope you can join Karen and Dave.
List of names Booked.
Karen and Dave
Ann and David
Tracey and Rich

North East Midlands – Christmas Social – The Coopers Arms – Tuesday 30th December
2025-12-30 19:00 - 22:30
Hi Everyone,
An opportunity to meet up in between Christmas and New Year, for an informal get together. At The Coopers Arms, Weston-on-Trent. DE72 2BJ.
Please note: There is no meeting on the last Thursday of the month at The Coopers Arms in December.
Hope you can join us.
David and Cath

North East Midlands – Planning Meeting – The Coopers Arms
2026-01-21 19:00 - 22:30
Hi Everyone,
All members are welcome to join us the Planning Meeting 7.00pm for 7.30pm start, at The Coopers Arms, Weston-on-Trent, Derby, DE6 2BJ.
We hope you will come along with lots of ideas for drive and events you would like to add to our 2026 calendar, and please come along if you arranged an event in 2025.
Look forward to seeing you at the Planning Meeting.
David and Ian

North East Midlands – Visit to Meguiar’s UK – Daventry
2026-02-07
Hi Everyone,
UPDATE 28/01/2026: This event is now full. If anyone else is interested in attending, Ian is happy to put your name down on the reserve list.
Please note that Ian is not organising a group drive down to Meguiars. If you’d like to drive down in a group from your own locality, then please arrange that yourselves.
The address to aim for is as follows; 3 Lamport Ct, Daventry. NN11 8UF
https://maps.app.goo.gl/F6sNLrq52dhMdytV6
Please make sure that you arrive there by 9.30am on Saturday 7th Feb so that we can all get refreshed and are ready to start at 10am.
I have added Ian’s Mobile number 07814 956951 in case you need to contact Ian.

Ian is happy to start a reserve list.
If any one who has their name on the forum thread and find that they are unable to attend, please can you give as much notice as possible, to give someone else the opportunity to go. Thank you.

Ian and Carol-Ann have kindly offered a arrange a visit to Meguiar’s in Daventry, NN11 8UF, on Saturday 7th February 2026.
We will be attending a (hands on) seminar, covering basic detailing techniques and products to get your car’s bodywork looking it’s best.
A brief update with a few more details about what to expect during this visit.
We will be required to arrive at Mequiar’s UK (3 Lamport Court, Heartlands, Daventry. Northampton NN11 8UF) around 9.30am, for prompt start at 10am. We will have a Seminar/presentation in their conference room for approx. 60-90mins, then break for teas/coffees etc. Then we will bring a car into their Detailing Bay, where there will be a hands on demo guided by one of their team, where people can get hands on with the products and ask questions etc.
We will aim to be finished by around 1-1.30pm.
The number of attendees that they will run this for is between 15 minimum and 30 maximum.

If you would like to attend this event, please add your names on the forum. LINK BELOW
https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/t/nem-visit-to-meguiars-uk-daventry-saturday-7th-february-2026/150854

Posted by David Sherratt on behalf of Ian and Carol-Ann.

List:
Ian + 2
Mal + 1
David S + 1
Rich and Tracey
Tony
Sharon
Paul and Jayne
Graeme
Robert
Steve and Sue
Ray
John Hoy
Jason and Carl
Juan
Ian, Lynne and Tony
John and Liz
David W
Richard
Barry

Tolal: 30

North East Midlands – Midweek Meal – Kings Arms in Hathern
2026-02-12 19:00 - 22:30
UPDATE 04/02/2026: Please see menu link below and please can you add your menu choices ASAP. Many thanks
Jan and John invite you to join them at The Kings Arms, Hathern, LE12 5LD, for the midweek meal. Thursday 12th February, 7.00pm to 7.30pm.
The Kings Arms will have a new menu from Wednesday 4th February, at this point I will add the link, for you to add your menu choices. Checkout their OFFERS: on Thursday, indulge with a Steak and a Drink for £14.25.
NEW MENU: LINK BELOW
https://www.kingsarmsloughborough.co.uk/menus
Numbers are limited to 30 people.
Please post on the thread if you would like to join Jan and John with your menu choices. LINK BELOW
https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/t/nem-midweek-meal-thursday-12th-february-2026/151935

Many thanks
Posted on behalf of Jan and John by NEM Team.

List:
Jan and John
Dennis
Cath and David
Sharon
Ray and Glennis
Paul and Karen Bainbridge
Carol and Terry
Ian and Chris
Dave and Julie
Steve and Sue
Phil and Josie
Tracey and Rich
Total: 22

North East Midlands – Sunday Run – The Dukeries Run
2026-02-15 10:00 - 17:00
Hi Everyone,
John and Michele have kindly offered to arrange The Dukeries Sunday Run.
We will be meeting for breakfast at Glapwell Garden Center, Glapwell lane, Glapwell, S44 5PY, 10am onwards and we will be leaving around 11.30am.
Coffee stop information to follow.
Our meal will be at The Fox Inn at Kelham, NG23 5QP. The Fox Inn require pre orders for food and any food allergies/intolerances. They also require a £5 deposit per person. Please can you pay Michele by cash at the monthly meeting at The Coopers Arms on Thursday 29th January. Or by Bank transfer to Michele Hoy (if you require bank details please call Michele 07943 503390)
Menu LINK below
The Fox Inn Menu
If you would like to join John and Michele, please add your names, menu choices on the forum thread, Link below, and pay your deposit to BOOK your place.
https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/t/nem-sunday-run-the-dukeries-sunday-15th-february-2026/151824
Many thanks and hope you can join John and Michele.
List of Members.
1 John and Michele
2 David and Cath – Deposit Paid
3 Karen and Dave
4 Sharon – Deposit Paid
5 Ian and Chris – Deposit Paid
6 Richard and Vicki
7 Ray and Glennis – Deposit Paid
8 Wayne – Deposit Paid
9 Mick and Suzanne
10 Dennis – Deposit Paid
11 Dave and Julie – Deposit Paid
12 David W and Ann – Deposit Paid
13 Carol and Terry – Deposit Paid
14 James and Dorian
16 Graeme and Christine – run only
17 Alan White

Team NEM

North East Midlands – Sunday run – The villages of South Derbyshire and North West Leicestershire
2026-03-01 09:00 - 17:00
UPDATE 06/02/2026: Only 3 spaces left for The Beeches, Sunday lunch (we are limited to 40 people) 37 booked.

Ian & Chris will be hosting this drive through the villages of South Derbyshire and North West Leicestershire.
The meeting point is the Cherry Tree Farm pub/restaurant located in the Services near the junction of the A50 and the A38 south of Derby (address Etwall Road, Willington, Derbyshire DE65 6DX). They serve a full range of breakfast food and tea/coffees.
The plan is to meet there from 9am and depart around 10.30am. There is ample parking.
After a drinks/toilet stop at a local historical site the run will conclude with a meal at 3pm at The Beeches in Ashby de la Zouch (address 114 Burton Road, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 2LP). Some of you might recall visiting the venue previously. They have a dedicated function room reserved for us and again there is ample parking.
They require us to confirm numbers (we are limited to 40 people) and food orders by Friday 20th February. The food menu is in the process of being updated and will be shared with you as soon as it is available. It will however have a choice of Sunday lunch carvery or typical pub food.
If you would like to join Ian and Chris on our Sunday run, please add your names on the forum thread. LINK BELOW
https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/t/nem-sunday-run-the-villages-of-south-derbyshire-and-north-west-leicestershire-sunday-1st-march-2026/151885

List of Members:
1 Ian and Chris
2 Ian and Carol-Ann
3 David and Cath
4 Jason and Kate
5 Mal and Sue
6 Paul and Jayne
7 Sharon
8 Manuella
9 Graeme and Christine
10 Dennis
11 Claire and Sandy
12 Nigel and Janet
13 Dave and Julie
14 Paul and Karen Bainbridge
15 Carol and Terry
16 Jay and Dave – newbies
17 Anthony and Carol
18 Ted and Janet
19 Tracey and Rich
20 Christine and Hedley

Total members 37

North East Midlands - Midweek Meal
2026-03-11 19:00 - 22:30
Hedley and Christine have kindly offered to organise this event.

Details to follow.

North East Midlands – NEC Restoration Show – Friday 20th March to Sunday 22nd March
2026-03-20
Event organised by the MX5 Owners Club.
Come along to see us at the Spring season opener, Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show from 20 – 22 March 2026 at the NEC Birmingham.
Get the dates in your diary and book in advance at https://www.necrestorationshow.com quoting CCMX5OCM6 to save £3.50 off single-day adult tickets or £2 off family, child & multi-day tickets.
Club discount applied to advance ticket prices before midnight on 19 March and show open ticket prices thereafter, full ticket information at: https://www.necrestorationshow.com/ticket-information

North East Midlands - Sunday run - Castleton
2026-04-12 10:00 - 17:00
John and Jan have kindly offered to organise this event.
Details to follow.

North East Midlands – Midweek Meal - Pie night (TBC)
2026-04-16 19:00 - 22:30
Chris and Angie have kindly offered to organise this event.
Details to follow

North East Midlands – Curborough Challenge Day
2026-04-18 09:30 - 17:00
Event organised by the MX-5 Owners Club – Motorsport
Curborough Challenge Day – Saturday 18th April 2026
We’re heading back to the ever-popular Curborough Sprint Circuit near Lichfield for
another action-packed day of solo track driving. This short, technical sprint circuit is
perfectly suited to the MX-5, giving you the chance to really explore your car’s handling
and sharpen your driving skills — all without the pressure of other cars on track.
Run one car at a time, the format is ideal whether you’re a seasoned track regular or a
complete novice. Newcomers are very welcome, and we’ll help you get started and build
confidence.
Cars must be road legal (no slicks), pass a noise test of 105dB, and drivers will need a
helmet, clothing to cover legs and arms, driving licence and membership card on the day.
Spectators and passengers are welcome.
£48 per car
Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid missing out. Secure your place
Book Here https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/product/curborough-challenge-day-18th-april-2026/
Driver details and information will be emailed to participants 7-10days prior to the event.

Team NEM

North East Midlands – Japfest Silverstone
2026-04-19
An event hosted by the MX5 Owners Club.
With over 3500 cars on display and 25,000 visitors, Japfest is the must-attend event for Japanese car enthusiasts. With spectacular drifting demos, public track time and a huge selection of the finest modified Jap cars filling the UK’s most prestigious race track
Details to follow.

North East Midlands - North Yorkshire Moors weekend holiday (TBC)
2026-04-24
Barry and Geraldine have kindly offered to organise this weekend of activities.
Event date is still provisional and to be confirmed but it is expected to run from Friday To Monday.

North East Midlands – 2026 Donington Historic Festival – Friday 1st May to Sunday 3rd May
2026-05-01
Hi Everyone,
Club bookings are now open for the 2026 Donington Historic Festival one of the standout events on the UK historic motorsport calendar. Taking place from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd May, the Festival once again promises three days of world-class retro racing at Donington Park.
MX-5 Owners Club members can take advantage of an early bird adult ticket for all three days from just £22.50, matching last year’s excellent value. The early bird offer is available until the end of January and includes infield parking for your MX5, allowing members to park close to the Club stand throughout the weekend.
How to BOOK
Please remember to book an extra admission ticket, if you have a passenger. Total cost for weekend ticket’s £47.50
Visit the direct club page here:
https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/2026/01/05/2026-donington-historic-festival-1-3-may/
North East Midlands area will be hosting this event and hope you can join us.
NEM Team

North East Midlands - Midweek activity - Volunteer needed (date TBC)
2026-05-01
A volunteer is needed to organise a midweek activity in May.
Date is to be confirmed.

North East Midlands – Sunday run
2026-05-10 10:00 - 17:00
Graeme and Christine have kindly offered to organise this drive.
Details to follow.

North East Midlands - Midweek meal
2026-05-13 19:00 - 22:00
Phil and Josie have kindly offered to host this event.
Details to follow.

North East Midlands – A Spring Day at Brooklands – Tickets on Sale
2026-05-17 10:00 - 17:00
A Spring Day at Brooklands – Sunday 17th May 2026 – Brooklands Museum.
SPACES AT THIS EVENT ARE LIMITED
We’re excited to return to Brooklands Museum on Sunday 17 May for the first of the
Club’s main events of the year.
Set at the birthplace of British motorsport, there’s plenty to see and do across the museum
alongside our own activities — including the chance to take on the historic Test Hill for a
limited number of participants during the morning and early afternoon.
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out on what promises to be a standout spring event.
Book your tickets now via the Club website: https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/product-category/tickets/
Show and Shine entries will open closer to the event, please see Soft Top Hardtop and
watch this space for more details.
Team NEM

North East Midlands – Sunday Run
2026-06-07 10:00 - 17:00
Ian and Carol-Ann have kindly offered to organise this drive.

Details to follow.

North East Midlands - Midweek Meal
2026-06-10 19:00 - 22:30
Jason and Kate have kindly offered to organise this event.
Details to follow
