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SUMMARY:Solent Area – An evening drive\, finishing at The Hampshire Bowman for Supper
DESCRIPTION:Dear All\, \nFollowing on from our last  drive and visit to The Hampshire Bowman back in April \, many of you messaged us saying you loved the food and venue and we said at the time\, we would organise a return visit later in the summer\, so here it is? \nWe will use the same route as we used back in April\, as it is very scenic and also the right drive time in order to get to the venue in tine for supper. \nWe have been in touch with Vikki & Kieron and they would be very happy to have us back and I promised to update Kieron on numbers of attendees as soon as possible. \nTo this end\, please can you confirm your attendance by replying to this post a.s.a.p. In order that I can capture numbers and also if you would kindly pay £10/person deposit to our PayPal Account: solent@mx5oc.co.uk it would be greatly appreciated.
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-area-an-evening-drive-finishing-at-the-hampshire-bowman-for-supper/
LOCATION:The Hampshire Bowman\, Dundridge Lane\, Southampton\, Hampshire. SO32 1GD
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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SUMMARY:Solent Area: A drive to Avenue Nurseries Garden Centre for Lunch on Sunday 7th September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Hi Everyone\, \nUnfortunately\, Ramster Gardens could not take us on the 7th September due to hosting another event ? However\, fortunately\,  Patricia & John Wheeler kindly stepped up to the plate and suggested that we move the finish point to Lasham Gliding Club but they are sadly not taking on any large groups\, so could not take us??? \nJohn quickly came up with an alternative to Lasham Gliding Club and just a few minutes away at “Avenue Nurseries  & Garden Centre”\, which Patricia and John have visited here and say they do good food. So\, the upshot is\, we are driving to Avenue Nurseries & Garden Centre and the details are as follows; \nThe menu is posted on the forum\, as pre-orders are required and the venue has requested meal orders by Friday 5th September. \nNB: Time is of the essence\, as the 7th Sept is not for away\, so please reply to the forum post with your meal choices and paypal payments soonest and no later than 10am on the 5th September\, so we can pay the venue and get the meal choices to them in time for the sunday ? \nRendevous Point; Bishops Waltham Central Car Park\, Basingwell Street\, Bishops Waltham SO32 1AL \nNB: The toilets located in the building in the car park\, are currently closed due to major renovations of the building taking place. However\, there is\, at the side of the buidling\, just past the scaffolding\, a one-at-a-time toilet that is functional? \nA route map will also be provided to each car at the rendevous point\, for you to follow ? \nRendevous Time; 10:30 onwards \nDeparture Time; 11:00 PROMPT!!! \nDrive time; 46 minutes (approx) \nArrival time at Venue; 11:45  to 12:00  (Patricia & John will already be at the finish point\, in their marhsalling role\, to ensure we all get parked up together) ? \nNB: For those that wish to\, they can go the short drive to Lasham Gliding Club after lunch and walk around the garden centre for an afternoon cup of tea and watch the gliders ?
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-area-a-drive-to-avenue-nursuries-garden-centre-on-sunday-7th-september-2025/
LOCATION:Avenue Nurseries & Garden Centre\, Avenue Road\, Lasham\,\, Alton\, Hampshire\, GU34 5SU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTSTAMP:20260406T215145
CREATED:20250731T144817Z
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SUMMARY:Solent AREA – MX5OC National Rally\, Stonor Park\, Oxfordshire
DESCRIPTION:Over 2500 MX-5’s attended the 2024 National Rally at Compton Verney . \nThis is always a great event to go to and to meet other members from different regions and also pick up some great products on offer by the various vendors at the National Rally. \nSee the latest edition of STHT for more details.
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-area-mx5oc-national-rally-stonor-park-oxfprdshire/
LOCATION:Stonor Park\, Henley-On-Thames\, Oxfordshire RG9 6HF\, Stonor Park\, Henley on Thames\, Oxfordshire\, RG9 6HF
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T215145
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T164512Z
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SUMMARY:Solent – 24th September 2025: A drive via the New Forest\, finishing at The Bear at Burton for Supper
DESCRIPTION:Hi Everyone\, \nFor our last evening drive before British Summer Time ends and the clocks go back\, we are heading off via the New Forest for a lovely drive to “The Bear at Burton”\, kindly suggested\, along with a scenic drive route\, by Roy & Vicki Newman. \nMany thanks to all who submitted suggestions of where to drive to and have supper on the 24th Septmeber\, these have not been ignored but have been kept\, so we can use them for future drives out\, as we like to post drives and events that you suggest…..so keep those suggestions coming ? \nRoy has come up with the route\, which we have both “fine tuned” and it is now good to go ? \nI have rung The Bear at Burton and spoke to a very helpful lady called Claire who was very helpful and booked a table for 20 max in the library\, which has doors that open out on to a covered area\, so if the weather is nice we can be nice and cool ? \n***PLEASE NOTE THAT BOOKINGS WILL BE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS UNTIL WE REACH OUR MAXIMUM NUMBER OF 20 PEOPLE*** \nThe details for the drive\, is as follows; \nRendezvous Point: Morrisons\, Totton\, Spruce Drive\, Totton\, Southampton SO40 8AD \nRendezvous Time: 18:00 (Ready for a swift departure at 18:30 prompt) \nArrival time at venue: 19:30/19:45 (table is booked for 19:45) \nPlease note upon leaving to go home after the event\, there is a quicker route along the B3347\, which is more direct up to the A31 (29 mins) at Ringwood and from here you can proceed East or West on the M27 to return home\, as desired ? \nThe venue has requested meal choices up front and have finally today\, 5th September\, and just sent me the latest menu\, after i chased them twice. So\, there is not very much time to turn the pre-orders around\, as they have asked for the pre-orders to be sent back to them a week in advance\, so thats the 17th September ? \nSorry to ask but please can you let me know your choices a.s.ap.in order I can enter them on the spreadsheet\, prior to the event and send them to The Bear of Burton on the 17th Septemmber. \nThe Bear of Burton Revised menu is given at;  https://portal.onlinepcstorage.co.uk/shares/file/3DUfXsQngM8/  any problems accessing the menu\, please let me know on: solent@mx5oc.co.uk \nFinally\, here is a link to the route map for this drive for you to download; \nhttps://portal.onlinepcstorage.co.uk/shares/file/qC6uzNp9I6D/ \nNB: Copy and past the link into your browser if it does not work by clicking on it \nBest Regards \nTeam Solent \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-24th-september-2025-a-drive-via-the-new-forest-finishing-at-the-bear-at-burton-for-supper/
LOCATION:The Bear at Burton\, 15-17 Salisbury Rd\, Burton\, Christchurch BH23 7JG\, 15-17 Salisbury Road\, Burton\, Christchurch\,\, Bournemouth\, Hampshire\, BH23 7JG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20260406T215145
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SUMMARY:Solent – A drive and visit to The Battle of Britain Bunker\, Hillingdon\, for a Tour of this fascinating Wartime Stronghold
DESCRIPTION:Hi Everyone\, \nI have had a reply back from Conor at The Bunker\, Hillingdon on the 5th October. \nWe have planned the visit as follows; \nRendevous Point; Caffeine & Machine\, West Meon \nRendevous Time; 09:00 onwards for Coffee & Bacon Rolls (as arranged with Mike wells on 21st Aug) \nDeparture Time; 10:30 prompt! \nArrival time at venue; 12:00 to 12:15 (depending on traffic) \nTour time; 13:00 (approx finish time 14:00) \nOnce at the venue\, there is a lovely cafe and outdoor seating in pleasant surroundings and also museum wartime items to view prior to our tour. \nThe tour will be approx 60 minutes and you will definitely enjoy the visit \nTickets are £10 per head and if you would kindly reply to this post to confirm your attandance on the day and then pay your admisison fee via PayPal at; solent@mx5oc.co.uk it would be greatly appreciated\, as the vanue has requested payment up front  \nReturn trip home can be of your own accord or happy to lead the drive back via possibly the same route or slightly different depending on weekend traffic  \nKind Regards \nMal
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-the-hut-to-the-bunker-hillingdon-for-a-tour-of-this-fascinating-wartime-stronghold/
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T140000
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SUMMARY:Solent Area – Technical Visit to Wheel Alignment Solutions on Saturday 11th October 2025
DESCRIPTION:*** PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN MX5OC MEMBERS ONLY EVENT ONLY *** \nHi Everyone\, \nIs your MX-5 pulling in one direction when braking\, or is your tyre wear uneven? \nIf the answer to any of the above is yes\, then here is the solution for your MX-5\, so it will drive like it is on rails afterwards? \nOn Saturday 11th October we will be visiting Wheel Alignment Solutions\, where Darren Pracey will conduct 3D Wheel Alignments\, using the SUPERTRACKER™ System. \nAs many of you are aware\, Darren at Wheel Alignment Solutions (WAS) was seriously ill with Cancer last year but the great news is\, the good old NHS did their usual brilliant stuff and he is now clear and back at work and it was good to see him looking so well? \nI visited Darren a short while ago\, after having my Mk1 steering rack reconditioned and rebuilt and Darren set up “Una the Eunos’s” steering brilliantly and she now drives like she is on rails and the steering is superb\, like driving a new car\, after “Power Steering Servivces”\, in Greenwich\, London\,  did their reconditioning work ? \nWhilst at WAS\, I discussed the possibibility of holding another Technical Session for Solent Area and Darren kindly agreed and we settled on a date of: Saturday 11th October 2025. \nDarren is an expert in the field and worked at SUPERTRACKER for some years\, along with Nick the previous owner of the business and knows steering geometry and the Supertracker System inside out. Darren also had considerable input into the design of the Supertracker system\, so he definately knows his subject and the results are absolutely incredible  \nThe cost for this event is cash Or card\, at £50/car\, unless he comes up against a problematic alignment requiring more attention\, then it will be their usual rate of £70/car\, which is their normal charge for a 4-wheel alignment. \nOnce done your MX-5 will drive like it is on rails and you will definitely notice the difference  \nWe need to be at WAS for an 9:30 start\, hence no time for a pre-drive\, Darren is kindly giving up his Saturday morning to host us and said he should be able to get a good number of MX-5’s through and set them up and should be done by 12:30\, or soon after.\nNB: Any changes to these timings will be updated on the FORUM Thread for  this event\, so be sure to check back for any updates. \nFor anyone interested in following me down to WAS\, I will swing by Sainsburys\, Hedge End about 08:30\, on route\, to rendevous with those that wish to follow me down and we will depart Sainsburys at 09:00 prompt and should arrive in good time for an 09:30 start. \nFor info\, for those wishing to drive straight there\, the address is; The Wheel Alignment Centre\, Southampton\, 20 City Industrial Park Southampton Road\, Southampton SO15 1HA. \nThe Wheel Alignment Centre is situted very close to IKEA off of West Quay Road and on the South side\, nearest the docks. \nI am running an Attendees List\, on the forum\, to track numbers\, so if you wish for your MX5 to be tracked by an expert in the field\, then please reply to this forum post only and I will add you to the list. \nPlease note\, the list below\, will be the running order of the day\, so if you have a burning need to be away early let me know and I will do my best to accomodate you. \nFinally\, in previous years there have been some cars that were very difficult to adjust and required lots of effort by Darren and Russell\, applying copious amounts of penetrating oil and heating nuts and bolts with a welding torch to free them off without shearing them off\, which burnt up a lot of time and meant it became a long day for everyone. So\, if you are coming along\, please take time to give your MX-5’s front track rod alignment nuts and Front & Rear Castor Angle adjustment bolts a good couple of doses of penetrating oil between now and then to ensure that your MX-5 can actually be done on the day – to avoid disappointment  \nBest Regards \nMal \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-area-technical-visit-to-wheel-alignment-solutions-on-saturday-11th-october-2025/
LOCATION:Wheel Alignment Solutions\, City Industrial Park\, 20 Southern Rd\,\, Southampton\, Hampshire\, SO15 1HA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T215145
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SUMMARY:Solent – An evening visit to The Red Lion\, Horndean on 15th October\, for supper and a talk by Solent Member (Tony Amis) on “Chauffer to the Stars”
DESCRIPTION:Hi Everyone\, \nAs the summer evening drives will have ceased in September\, so this will be our first evening event indoors ? \nFor this event\, we are very fortunate to have one of our members (Tony Amis) who\, in his working life chauffered many famous stars to various destinations in the UK. Tony has kindly agreed to give us his talk and Tony’s natural wit and way of putting things across is a joy to behold and you are strongly advised not to miss this one ? \nThe details are as follows; \nVenue: The Red Lion\, Horndean. \nTime: 7:00pm for 7:30pm (please aim to be at The Red Lion for 7 pm\, if you wish to join us for supper prior to Tony’s talk) \nBest Regards \nTeam Solent (Mal\, Serena\, Diane & Terry) \n 
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-an-evening-visit-to-the-red-lion-horndean-on-15th-october-for-supper-and-a-talk-by-solent-member-tony-amis-on-chauffer-to-the-stars/
LOCATION:The Red Lion\, 2 Havant Rd\, Horndean\, Portsmouth PO8 0DT\, Portsmouth\, Hampshire\, PO8 0DT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251102T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251102T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T215145
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SUMMARY:Solent – A breakfast meet\, starting at Hilliers Garden Centre\, Botley\, on Sunday 2nd November 2025
DESCRIPTION:Hi All\, \nThose purveyors of great drives and events\, Patricia & John\, have come up with a “Breakfast Meet” at Hilliers Garden Centre\, Botley\, where we will tuck into a hearty breakfast ?? \nSteve\, John’s contact at Hilliers\, is currently on holiday but will be sending out the Breakfast Menu on his return on the 20th/21st October and we will update both this calendar post with the updated details and breakfast menu\, for you to make your choices\, so we can capture them but wanted to get a peg in the ground\, by posting this event\, so you all know what is coming up ? \nTimings; Arrive by 10:00am\, ready to be served breakfast at 10:30am! \nBest Regards \nPatricia\, John & Team Solent
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-a-breakfast-drive-at-hilliers-garden-centre-botley-on-sunday-2nd-november-2025/
LOCATION:Hilliers Garden Centre\, Woodhouse Lane\, Botley\, Hamsphire\, SO30 2EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T215145
CREATED:20250829T165823Z
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SUMMARY:Solent – A Daytime Drive on Wednesday 19th November\, in the West Sussex Countryside to The Bluebell Inn\, Dockenfield for lunch
DESCRIPTION:Hi Everyone\, \nSteve Wagg has suggested a drive to the Bluebell Inn\, Dockenfield\, which lies South of Farnham\, between the A31 and A3. \nSteve tried to book this venue for a Sunday drive but unfortunately the venue could not fit us in and given the venue does stunning food it gets very busy and parking would be an issue ? \nHowever\, the Landords are very nice people and would love to host Solent Area\,  So\, have booked us in for a mid-week lunch and this decision has been taken\, due to the fact that in the winter not many members wish to venture out in the dark to a venue\, especially if the weather is inclement. \nWe have done a few lunchtime drives before (pre-covid) and they have proved very successful\, so this one will test the water to see if there is an appetite for more lunchtime drives in the 2026 winter period? \nDrive Details \nRendevous Point; Halfords/Hobbeycraft Car Park\,  Selbourne Rd\, Havant PO9 1ND \nWhat3Words: shared.ocean.paths \nRendevous Time; 10:30  \nDeparture Time; 11:00 (prompt) \nArrival time at venue; 12:30 (approx) so a drive time of approx 1.5 Hours (39 miles). \nVenue: The Bluebell Inn\, Boundary Road\, Farnham\, GU10 4EX \nWhat3Words: sofa.nourished.shippers \nThe link was updated today (3rd October) as technical issues prevented members opening the drive route; \nhttps://portal.onlinepcstorage.co.uk/shares/file/YRjOpewnUaz/ \nHopefully\, it’s all fine now for everyone ? \nSteve Wagg & Mal
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-a-daytime-drive-on-wednesday-19th-november-in-the-west-sussex-countryside-to-the-bluebell-inn-dockenfield/
LOCATION:The Bluebell Inn\, Boundary Road\, Dockenfield\,\, Farnham\, Hampshire\, GU10 4EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T215145
CREATED:20251016T151109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T133317Z
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SUMMARY:Solent – The Solent Area Christmas Meal – Sunday 7th December 2025
DESCRIPTION:Hi Everyone\, \nFollowing on from our delicious Christmas Meal at the George Inn\, Finchdean\, last year\, the feedback we received\, both at the meal and afterwards was really excellent and led us to book the same venue again for this year\, as the dining area suited our needs perfectly ? \nWe have recently received the Christmas menu from The George Inn\, which looks great and it is given at; https://portal.onlinepcstorage.co.uk/shares/file/2sHqM6YJFaR/ \nPlease view the menu and make your selections and send them to us via the Solent Area of the forum only! so we can capture them and this way\, choices don’t get lost by being sent to us via other means! \nThe George Inn require a £10 deposit person\, to be paid via PayPal to: solent@mx5oc.co.uk by 21st November 2025 at the very latest! “So\, dont delay and pay us today”?\, so as to avoid disappointment\, as we have only 40 places available ? \nWe are running the usual Meal Order Spreadsheet\, so your choices and PyPal Payments will be logged and you will be all set? \nBest Regards \nMal\, Serena\, Terry & Diane (Team Solent) ???? \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-the-solent-area-christmas-meal-sunday-7th-december-2025/
LOCATION:The George Inn\, Finchdean\, Waterlooville\, Hampshire\, PO8 0AU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260110T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T215145
CREATED:20251101T160021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T170353Z
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SUMMARY:Solent – New Year Breakfast Social at Brambridge Park Garden Centre\, on Saturday 10th January 2026
DESCRIPTION:Hi Everyone\, \nPatricia & John Wheeler have kindly arranged a Breakfast visit for Solent area to Brambridge Park Garden Centre on Saturday 10th January 2026\, with an option to purchase some post Christmas bargains afterwards\, so raid your Piggy Banks? \nPlease see Patricia & John’s write up for this event at the following link; MX-5 Owners Club Solent Brambridge Garden Centre write up \nPlease remember to reply to the forum post for this event\, to secure your place and to enable Patricia & John to update the venue on our numbers ?? \nBest Regards \nTeam Solent \n 
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-new-year-breakfast-social-at-brambridge-park-garden-centre-on-saturday-10th-january-2026/
LOCATION:Brambridge Park Garden Centre\, Kiln Lane\, Brambridge\, Hampshire\, SO50 6HT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T181500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T215145
CREATED:20251023T101108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T141155Z
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SUMMARY:Solent – 21st January 2026: Supper at The Harvester\, followed by an evenings bowling at the Hollywood Bowl\, Eastleigh
DESCRIPTION:As per previous years\, when both the weather and dark evenings are not conducive to conducting evening drives\, we are returning to The Hollywood Bowl Eastleigh for another entertaining evening of bowling\, as follows; \nEvent Details; \nDate & Time: Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 7:45pm \nVenue: Hollywood Bowl\, The Swan Centre\, Eastleigh\, Hants. SO50 5SF \nPre Bowling Supper: 18:15 at The Harvester\, Unit L1B The Swan Centre\, Wells Place\, Eastleigh\, Hampshire. SO50 5FX \nNB: Please arrive by 7.30pm\, as the game starts promptly at 7.45pm and you will need to get fitted out with suitable footwear before the game(s). \nDiane has kindly paid for 21 pepople to bowl on the 21st Jan on three rinks but this number can be increased\, should take up for this event exced 20 people. \nCost: £10/person\, as per last year\, which gives you two games and includes a free drink and shoe hire. So\, If you wish to bowl\, you will need to pay in advance and at the latest by Sunday 18th January 2026\, by emailing; solent@mx5oc.co.uk saying you wish to bowl and Diane will pick up your request and email you her BACS details\, so you can reimburse her direct. \nIf you’ve never bowled before\, please just come along and join us to see what it’s all about\, as it’s been a popular and great evenings entertainment in and enjoyed by all in the past and there will be prizes for the highest scorer on each rink? \nThere are plenty of eateries nearby\, within the Swan Centre\, if you wish to partake in some culinary delights elsewhere before the Bowling but for those that are able to get to the Swan Centre beforehand\, a group of us will be venturing to The Harvester\, which is also located in the Swan Centre\, close to The Hollywood Bowl\, as per previous years\, at 6:15pm for supper and chat prior to the bowling. To this end\, please respond to the forum post confirming your attendance and also letting us know if you will be joining us for supper at Prezzo\, so a table can be booked. Initially\, we have booked a table for 15 people\, as a starting point and will run a list of attendees in this thread and increase the numbers accordingly\, as required. \nList of Attendees for Bowling; \nNames/ Paid via BACS \n\nDiane Botto/\nMal Rowland/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nList of Attendees for Prezzo beforehand; \n\nDiane Botto\nTerry Botto\nMal Rowland\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBest Regards \nTeam Solent
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-21st-january-2026-supper-at-prezzo-followed-by-an-evenings-bowling-at-the-hollywood-bowl-eastleigh/
LOCATION:Hollywood Bowl
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260201T150000
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SUMMARY:Solent – Sunday Drive finishing at Palmerston Bowling Club for Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Hi Everyone\, \nAs some of you know I play Lawn Bowls for “Meon Valley Bowling Club”\, Bishops Waltham but during the winter months\, when the green is closed\, I bowl at Palmerston Indoor Bowling Club\, Fareham. \nAt Palmerston there is a great restaurant\, run by Debbie and her team\, who do wonderful food. I have been to several evening social events and the entertainment and food have been excellent  \nI have spoken to Debbie and have asked if she would be happy to host a group from Solent Area on the 1st February 2026 and she is totally happy and will allocate tables for our group. There is ample parking and you will love the facilities at Palmerston. \nThe menu\, which I know will be good\, will not be available until nearer the time and I will post it on this thread when it does become available but I need to give Debbie and idea of our numbers. \nSo\, if you fancy an hour or so’s drive on the 1st Feb followed by a Sunday lunch at reasonable cost\, in convivial surroundings\, please reply to this post to confirm your attendance and I will add you to the attendees list.
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-sunday-drive-finishing-at-palmerston-bowling-club-for-lunch/
LOCATION:Palmerston Indoor Bowling Club\, Palmerston Business Park\, Palmerston Dr\,\, Fareham\, Hamspshire\, PO14 1DJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T215145
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SUMMARY:Solent – Supper and talk on the Raising of The Mary Rose
DESCRIPTION:Hi Everyone\, \nWe are returning to The Red Lion Horndean for supper and a talk by our very own David Burden on his diving days on the Mary Rose. \nYou may recall that the raising of Henry VIII’s warship\, the Mary Rose took place on October 11\, 1982\, and David was a diver on the Maritime Archeology Project that lifted the 437 year old wreck from the seabed\, just outside Portsmouth Harbour. David will be giving an illustrated talk with a Powerpoint Presentation to show how the events unfolded resulting in lifting the Mary Rose and returniung it to shore for preservation. \nLocation: 2 Havant Rd\, Horndean\, Portsmouth PO8 0DT \nWhat3Words: improves.kebabs.galloped \nWe have made a reservation for 7pm at The Red Lion and requested the big dining room we had for Tony’s excellent talk last year\, where we can set up a 42” TV screen for David to play his Powerpoint Slideshow on  \nNB: Please aim to be at The Red Lion Prompt for 7pm\, in order that we dont cause problems with the food orders and also leave good time for David to give his talk after supper! \nThe Red lion Main Menu is given: HERE \nPlease make your choices and reply to the forum post to confirm your attendance and meal choices and we will log them on the usual spreadshseet and attendees list\, given below. \nPLEASE MAKE YOUR CHOICES BY WEDNESDAY 11th FEBRUARY\, SO WE CAN SUBMIT YOUR CHOICES TO THE VENUE  \nWe look forward to seeing you on the night  \nBest Regards \nTeam Solent
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-supper-and-talk-on-the-raising-of-the-mary-rose/
LOCATION:The Red Lion\, Horndean
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T215145
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SUMMARY:Solent – Greyshott Pottery for lunch and tour on Wednesday 18th March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Hi Everyone\, \nPatricia & John have come up with  a return visit\, that we last did back in 2021 to Greyshott Pottery\, up near Hindhead. \nSerena and I visited the pottery on 11th January\, with Patricia  & John to have a cup of tea and final scoping meeting with the Pottery Manager (Toby) and Cafe Manager (Sue) and they have allocated us the conservatory for us to use for lunch\, before the tours commence. I say tours\, as each group will be 6 or 7 people and we hope to have about 12 to 18 members attending ? \nVisit Details; \nDate: Wednesday 18th March 2026 \nThe visit will be preceded by a drive\, from Ria’s Cafe\, Waltham Chase\, which is in the final stages of finalising and will then be posted of the forum for you to download\, complete with timings. \nIf members wish to drive direct to Greyshott Pottery\, that is fine but please let us know by replying on the forum as to whether you are going direct to The Pottery\, or meeting at Ria’s Cafe\, Waltham Chase (What3Words: freezers.highs.dished)\, so we know who we are expecting on the day\, noting that once the departure time has been set we will not wait\, as we need to be a Greyshott on time for lunch at 12:45 prompt. \nRedezvous Time: 10:15 \nDeparture Time: 11:30 prompt \nSue (Cafe Manager) said she does not require pre-orders as she usually has everything and all food is freshly prepared. \nYou will all be pleased to hear that pre-payment is not required\, which is great and makes life simpler for us\, so on the day\, you just choose what you would like and order and pay at the counter. However\, a menu is provided on the forum post\, so you can see what your options are ? \nAs previously mentioned\, tours will be in groups of 6 or 7 people and start at approx 2pm to 2:30pm. \nEach tour will take 15 to 20 minutes and members are invited to sit and have tea or coffee in the conservatory (Photo given below)\, which is very comfortable\, and heated by Infrared Heaters\, I had to take my jumper off during our visit\, as it was roasting🥵 \nWe will be handing round a sweet container during lunch\, for donations to the Cafe staff and also to The Pottery\, as they have a charity they support\, so please be sure to bring some tip monies with you on the day? \nAfter lunch and the tours\, members can walk around the lovely shop and peruse the shelves and buy some of the nice pottery there\, as desired. \nPlease respond to the Forum Post to confirm your attendance – we look forward to seeing you on the day. \nBest Regards \nPatricia\, John  & Team Solent \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-greyshott-pottery-for-lunch-and-tour-on-wednesday-18th-march-2026/
LOCATION:Greyshott Pottery\, Hindhead\, School Road\, Grayshott\,\, Hindhead\, Surrey\, GU26 6LR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260526
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SUMMARY:Solent – Laon Historique Tour 2026
DESCRIPTION:Hi Everyone\, \nJoin us in May 2026 for Laon Historique 35 – celebrating 35 years of Laon Historique. \nWe have particiapted in this great event three times before\, in 2016\, 2017 and post covid in 2022 and had a great time. By kind invitation of Scenic & Continental Car Tours\, we have invited us to attend Laon Historique from 22nd May to Monday 25th May 2026 in order to celebrate 35 years of this wonderful event. \nThree of us have already signed up already and paid our deposits and are going\, via Eurotunnel and staying in the IBIS Laon. SCCT are offering us\, as MX5OC members and Veterans of Laon Historique a £60/car discount if referred by us\, so if you phone them\, mention Solent Area of the MX-5 Owners Club and they will apply the discount to your booking. \nDue to the early Eurotunnel departure on Friday 22nd May (08:50) we are driving down the day before and will probably stop off at Bodium Castle on route\, and stay in the Premier Inn\, Cherry Gardens\, Folkstone\, the previous night. \nThe rate is currently £95 for a room and unfortunately\, SCCT do not have an agreement with Premier Inn\, so no discount was available and this rate is without breakfast\, that can be cancelled up to 24 hours before. We will get breakfast in France\, once we have cleared Calais ? \nThe contact details are; \nJames Wickenden\nSales and Operations Manager\nDirect Telephone: 01732 879171 \nPS: You may get hold of Katie or Brem\, if James is busy elsewhere\, but they are also very helpful and will sort your booking for you. \nAs a member you will need to state to SCCT that you are an MX5OC member and the area you belong to and that you have been referred by us and they will sort the rest.  \n***IMPORTANT*** Once booked\, please email us on; solent @mx5oc.co.uk\, so we can track numbers joining us for on this trip? \nBest Regards \nTeam Solent (Mal\, Serena\, Terry & Diane) ?
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/laon-historique-tour/
LOCATION:Laon Historique\, Picardie\, France\, Laon\, France
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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SUMMARY:Solent – Sunday 7th June: A drive finishing at The George Inn\, Finchdean for lunch
DESCRIPTION:Hi Folks\, \nWhilst having lunch and paying the deposits for the Solent Area Christmas Meal yesterday\, I also booked a visit for the 7th June\, to finish at The George Inn and park on their field\, before partaking in some delicous lunch ?️ \nThe details are as follows;\nDate: Sunday 7th June 2026 \nVenue: The George Inn\, Finchdean\, Waterlooville PO8 0AU \nRendevous Time: 10:15 am \nRendevous Location: TBA \nDeparture Time: 11:00/11:15 am \nArrival Time: 11:30/11:45 am \nAs many of you know\, The George Inn is a fabulous pub\, in the lovely hamlet of Finchdean and their field immediately behind the pub is ideal for car meets and once parked up we can wander in and and partake in some delicious food ? \nDetails for the menu\, so we can give them an idea of choices\, will be provided in the New Year\, as the menu will have changed by then  ? \nAttendees List:  \n\nMal & Serena\n\n\n  \nBest Regards \nMal & Serena \n 
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-sunday-7th-june-a-drive-finishing-at-the-george-inn-finchdean-for-lunch/
LOCATION:The George Inn\, Finchdean\, Waterlooville\, Hampshire\, PO8 0AU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T215145
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SUMMARY:Solent – Wallop Wheels & Wings 2026
DESCRIPTION:Hi Everyone\, \nWe have been invited back to Wallop Wheels and Wings 2026 and I am pleased to inform you that we have been offered “early bird tickets” ?  at the advantageous price of £13/adult ? \nPlease note that this is a limited time offer and if you wish to display your MX-5 on the Solent Area Stand\, then please purchase your tickets and complete the entry form\, with the required information\, given at the following link; \nhttps://pci.jotform.com/form/253002120287039 \n  \nPlease also note the times to be on site\, as Middle Wallop is a live airfield and although weekends are quieter all cars must be in place by the allotted time before the site is shutdown to vehicle movements and no cars wil be able to leave until after 16:30 on the day! \nAttendees List; \n1. Roger Mead \n2. Mal & Serena Rowland \n3. \nBest Regards \nMal \nSolent Area AC
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-wallop-wheels-wings-2026/
LOCATION:Army Flying Museum\, Middle Wallop\, Kentsboro\,\, Stockbridge\, Hampshire\, SO20 8FB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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