Solent – Greyshott Pottery for lunch and tour on Wednesday 18th March 2026
2026-03-18 10:30 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Greyshott Pottery, Hindhead, School Road, Grayshott,, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6LR, United Kingdom
Hi Everyone,
Patricia & John have come up with a return visit, that we last did back in 2021 to Greyshott Pottery, up near Hindhead.
Serena 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 ?
Visit Details;
Date: Wednesday 18th March 2026
The 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.
If 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.
Redezvous Time: 10:15
Departure Time: 11:30 prompt
Sue (Cafe Manager) said she does not require pre-orders as she usually has everything and all food is freshly prepared.
You 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 ?
As previously mentioned, tours will be in groups of 6 or 7 people and start at approx 2pm to 2:30pm.
Each 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🥵
We 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?
After 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.
Please respond to the Forum Post to confirm your attendance – we look forward to seeing you on the day.
Best Regards
Patricia, John & Team Solent

Solent – Laon Historique Tour 2026
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-25 | Laon Historique, Picardie, France, Laon, France
Hi Everyone,
Join us in May 2026 for Laon Historique 35 – celebrating 35 years of Laon Historique.
We 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.
Three 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.
Due 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.
The 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 ?
The contact details are;
James Wickenden
Sales and Operations Manager
Direct Telephone: 01732 879171
PS: 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.
As 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.
***IMPORTANT*** Once booked, please email us on; solent @mx5oc.co.uk, so we can track numbers joining us for on this trip?
Best Regards
Team Solent (Mal, Serena, Terry & Diane) ?

Solent – Sunday 7th June: A drive finishing at The George Inn, Finchdean for lunch
2026-06-07 10:15 - 15:00 | The George Inn, Finchdean, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 0AU, United Kingdom
Hi Folks,
Whilst 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 ?️
The details are as follows;
Date: Sunday 7th June 2026
Venue: The George Inn, Finchdean, Waterlooville PO8 0AU
Rendevous Time: 10:15 am
Rendevous Location: TBA
Departure Time: 11:00/11:15 am
Arrival Time: 11:30/11:45 am
As 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 ?
Details 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 ?
Attendees List:

Mal & Serena

Best Regards
Mal & Serena

Solent – Wallop Wheels & Wings 2026
2026-07-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Army Flying Museum, Middle Wallop, Kentsboro,, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 8FB, United Kingdom
Hi Everyone,
We 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 ?
Please 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;
https://pci.jotform.com/form/253002120287039

Please 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!
Attendees List;
1. Roger Mead
2. Mal & Serena Rowland
3.
Best Regards
Mal
Solent Area AC
