WESSEX AREA - Midweek Meet
2023-11-08 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-12-13 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-01-10 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-02-14 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-03-13 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-04-10 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | Parking at The Motorist

WESSEX AREA - Monthly Club Meeting
2023-11-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-01-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-02-28 19:00 - 21:00 | United Kingdom

WESSEX AREA - Mid month meet (+- Drive)
2024-08-14 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-11-13 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-01-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Parking at The Motorist

Wessex - A drive to and visit at the Friends of the New Forest Airfields (FONFA) Heritage Centre
2025-04-26 10:00 - 16:30 | FONFA Aviation Heritage Centre, Christchurch, Hampshire. BH23 8HE, Christchurch, Hampshire, BH23 8HE, United Kingdom
Harvey will be leading on a drive to the Centre, (details to follow for those booked in for the event), where we will have a presentation and view displays.
This will be followed by a pre-booked buffet lunch, (£7 a head), prepared by our own Kim Parkinson, who is a Volunteer at the Centre.
This event was fully subscribed within a few days (26 of us) but I am holding a reserve list should more places become available.
wessex@mx5oc.co.uk

Wessex - Take part in the Dorset Blind Association's annual Motor Show at Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Wareham BH20 5QS
2025-05-18 09:00 - 16:30 | Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Wareham BH20 5QS, EAST LULWORTH, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 5QS, United Kingdom
Bill and I took part in this show last year.
There was a great variety of cars on display and lots to see, including the stunning castle. A very sociable, relaxing event, chatting and mingling with like-minded car enthusiasts.
£15 per person for exhibiting vehicles (includes showground entry, breakfast roll, hot drink, and exclusive access to Lulworth Castle)
Registration for Exhibiting Vehicles:
Exhibitors of classic cars, supercars, motorbikes and all types of motor vehicles are invited to join this exclusive event.
Advanced booking is essential, as spaces are limited and always sell out!
Registration opens at 9:00 am in Lulworth Castle Car Park, with refreshments available from 9:00 am to 10:00 am.
The public showground display will run from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm, with ‘Best Car Awards’ at 3:30 pm.
Important: For safety reasons, we ask that all exhibitors remain in the showground until the event closes at 4:00 pm.
The showground will be free to the public and feature a family fun day with live music, a kids’ area with entertainment, artisan stalls, and a fantastic selection of food and drinks, including vegetarian and vegan options. Bring your family, friends, and even your four-legged companions (dogs must be kept on a lead) for a day of fun and support for a great cause!

Wessex – monthly meeting and drive
2025-06-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Dobbies Garden Centre; Cadnam SO40 2NB., SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, CADNAM, SO40 2NB
We have a drive planned for this day, with a lunch venue at the end of the drive. More details will be confirmed nearer the time and be available in your newsletter, or email for more detail:
wessex@mx5oc.co.uk
This will be led by Mike Dickinson.

Wessex - Monthly Wednesday drive, this will replace our Dobbies meeting, starting at Wimborne BH21 3AP
2025-07-09 | Hamworthy Club, Magna Road, Wimbourne, BH21 3AP, United Kingdom
Meet for coffee from 10.15 am at The Hamworthy Club Magna Rd, Canford Magna, Bournemouth, Wimborne BH21 3AP, leaving by 11am.
The run is about 43 miles long and should take approximately 90 minutes. Lunch booked for 12.30 at the Saxon Arms, Stratton, near Dorchester, DT2 9WG

£10 a head deposit to Sue by 18th June
Mrs S M Chorley
Sort 20-97-01
Acct; 73865428

Menu choices to Sue by 25th June please

Wessex: Wallop Wings and Wheels Event 2025, Middle Wallop, Hampshire, SO20 8FB
2025-07-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Army Flying Museum, Middle Wallop, Kentsboro, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 8FB
The Army Flying Museum’s flagship fundraising event, Wallop Wheels & Wings 2025, takes place on Saturday 12th July between 10am and 4.30pm.
The event will showcase a spectacular display of classic aircraft, super and classic cars, and motorcycles.
There will also be a shopping village, a beer tent, food stalls, live music, children’s activities, and lots more.
The exhibitor cost of £10 per car will again include exclusive entry to view the Museum between 8am – 10am and 2pm – 4pm

Wessex - Monthly Clubnight, drive to an Invited Car Club Meeting
2025-07-23 18:30 - 21:30
No meeting at the New Queen
We have an invitation to join the Wessex Group of the TR Register at their annual event at IBM Hursley, Winchester SO21 2JN
We will meet at Ower Services (SO51 6GF) at 6.30, for prompt departure at 6.40 for the 15 minute drive to IBM.

Wessex - Drive and Picnic Lunch Booking essential
2025-09-06 10:00 - 16:00
Once again, Pat and Martin have secured this delightful venue for our BBQ.
Start Point: Compton Abbas Airfield. Ashmore, Nr. Salisbury, SP5 5AP
There may be a chance to have a tour of the local dairy farm, TBC, as long as you come with appropriate footwear!
Meet up at Compton Abbas Air Field, Ashmore Shaftesbury SP5 5AP from 10am onwards, to depart at 10.45.
The Café on site opens at 9.30am

Wessex – Weekend away, based in Hereford
2025-09-26 08:00 - 23:00, 2025-09-27 08:00 - 23:00, 2025-09-28 08:00 - 23:00, 2025-09-29 08:00 - 17:00
Final planning and drive routes in progress now.
Friday 26th September to Monday 29th September.
This follows on from Harvey and Chris’ successful Devon trip last year.
At this stage expressions of interest to me please.
wessex@mx5oc.co.uk

Wessex - October Drive and Lunch
2025-10-08 11:00 - 16:00
We will definitely be doing a drive after the Dobbies meeting today.
Pat and Martin have come forward, once again, to plan the drive along scenic roads to the Fox and Goose at Coombe Bissett.
https://www.foxandgoose-coombebissett.com/
The pub will require numbers and once the menu is available, menu choices, so, in the first instance please can you email me if you are planning to join us for the drive and I will forward menu details when they are available:
wessex@mx5oc.co.uk

Wessex - Christmas Lunch, South Lawn Hotel Lymington Rd, Milford on Sea, Lymington SO41 0RF
2025-12-20 12:00 - 18:00 | South Lawn Hotel Milford on Sea, LYMINGTON ROAD, MILFORD ON SEA, SO41 0RF
After the success of the two Wessex events held at the Hotel last year we are returning for our Christmas lunch this year.
Overnight accommodation is available (at a reduced rate if you are a returning guest). Last year, 15 of us stayed on for and evening ‘gathering’ and overnight accommodation after our lunch, some of us are already booked in again for this year!
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No deposits to pay yet, as at (January 30th) these will probably be due September time, the same as last year.
Please contact me to express initial interest.
wessex@mx5oc.co.uk
Sue Chorley
Wessex Area Coordinator
MX-5 Owners Club

Annual Fish and Chips Lunch to replace Monthly Meeting at Dobbies this month
2026-01-14 12:30 - 14:30
Please email to get booked in for lunch and for specific details.
Places are filling fast!
wessex@mx5oc.co.uk
