MX-5 Owners Club

North West - Cumbrian Drive
2026-06-07
To be organised by Andy and Vicky

Yorkshire Ridings - Locomotion Visit
2026-06-07
After the previous two multi area events, which were a success, we are embarking on our third one. This involves a visit to Locomotion at Shildon DL4 2RE. There is a fabulous collection of railway engines and memorabilia on display in what is described as the World’s first railway town. More details and a planned route will be posted nearer the time. At present it is free entry which should appeal to you Yorkshire folk!
The event will be a collaboration between ourselves, Tyne Tees, Peaks & Pennines and the North West.

Tyne Tees – Multi Area event to Locomotion at Shildon.
2026-06-07 | Middlesbrough & District Motor Club
We can now confirm the date and event location for our 2026 Multi Area Event.
Locomotion at Shildon on Sunday 7th June 2026
The sister site to the York Railway. Museum.

All details will be published at a later date.

Eastern – Visit the Home Guard in Walmington on Sea
2026-06-06 09:30 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Dad’s Army Museum, Cage Lane, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2DS, United Kingdom
Since it opened in December 2007, the Dad’s Army Museum has gone from strength to strength. Today thousands of visitors make their way to Thetford (Walmington-on-Sea) each year to see where the series was filmed and to learn more about one of the most enduring comedy programmes ever produced.

The museum is independently run by an enthusiastic and dedicated platoon of volunteers and the current opening hours are Saturdays ,other days as advertised. The museum is a dog friendly museum.
Marigold Tea Rooms

The beautiful 1940s style Marigold Tea Rooms opened in 2011 and is an essential part of any visit to the Museum. You’ll love our home made wartime recipe cakes and tea from British made Brown Betty teapots.

Last orders are taken at 2.30pm, all cakes are subject to availability. See the specials board in the tea room.

Cheshire & North Wales - Tatton Park Classic & Performance
2026-06-06 08:00 - 16:00 | Tatton Park
Tatton Park Classic & Performance. Details to follow.

South West Midlands – June Monthly Meeting – Venue TBA
2026-06-04 19:00 - 23:00 | TBA
Details to Follow

South Central Area Monthly Evening Meet at Frimley
2026-06-04 18:30 - 21:30 | Kings Head Frimley, Guildford Road, Frimley, Camberlety, Hampshire, GU16 6NR, United Kingdom
This is a change of venue from February 2026
Join us each month for an evening of MX5 banter and social get together.
The venue has food available and plenty of parking.
Please book your car in on arrival to avoid a parking fine.

WEST MIDLANDS - Social Night
2026-06-03 19:30 - 22:00 | The Kings Arms, 2110 Warwick Road, Solihull, B93 0EE, United Kingdom
Come and join us for our monthly meet at The Kings Arms.
If it’s your first time let me know in advance and we’ll look out for you.

Milton Keynes & Chilterns - Monthly Meeting - Central
2026-06-03 19:00 - 22:00 | The Cross Keys, 13 High St, Pulloxhill, Bedford MK45 5HB, The Cross Keys, 13 High St, Pulloxhill, Bedford MK45 5HB, Pulloxhill, Bedfordshire, MK45 5HB, United Kingdom
This is one of two monthly meetings that the Milton Keynes & Chilterns Area has each Month. Specifically the ‘Central’ Meeting.
The meetings are an informal social event that helps bring together members of the MX5 Owners Club. We also encourage non-members who are thinking of joining to attend so they can learn more about the club.
We usually have an area set aside where people can relax, talk have a meal etc.
If anyone requires any further detail, please use the Area e-mail mkchiltern@mx5oc.co.uk.

Peaks and Pennines – Social Evening
2026-06-03 18:30 - 21:30 | Rockingham Arms, 8 Main Street,, Rotherham, S62 7TL
Our Club Social Meetings are held at The Rockingham Arms, Wentworth S62 7TL and held in The Restaurant; which we have the exclusive use of, and is accessed in the main building. Please order your Food and Drink in the main bar before proceeding to The Retaurant, the Rockingham Arms offers good quality pub food, hand pulled beers and we enjoy a private room for our meeting.
Meeting starts at 8:15pm, Many members come early for a meal starting from around 6:30pm.
Additional off road parking is in the Wentworth Village Car Park What3words ref. ///text.videos.alpha
Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month.

South Wales Area – Summer Chip Run
2026-06-03 18:15 - 21:00 | Tesco carpark, Pontardawe, Swansea, United Kingdom
Details to follow.

East Sussex & Downs – Monthly Meet – The Green Man
2026-05-30 12:00 - 15:00 | The Green Man, Stanford, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9JD, United Kingdom
Monthly pub meeting at The Greenman Ringmer BN8 5NA at 12.00pm.
The Greenman Ringmer BN8 5NA Saturday 30th May 2026 at 12.00pm
Numbers need to be confirmed but no pre-ordering of food required. Please let me know if you would like to attend. Chris Unsted

North East Midlands – Monthly Meet at The Coopers Arms Weston-on-Trent
2026-05-28 19:30 - 23:00 | 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 West Midlands - Evening Meeting
2026-05-27 19:30 - 22:00 | The Wheatsheaf, 470-472 Walsall Road, Great Wyrley, West Midlands, WS6 6HX, United Kingdom
Come along and join us for our regular MX-5 Owners Club night meeting, held on the 4th Wednesday of each month.
Our meetings are open to anyone in the area who’s passionate about the MX-5 — whether you’re a long-time member, a new owner, or just curious about the Club and what we do. It’s a great chance to meet fellow enthusiasts, chat cars, and find out about upcoming events and how to get involved.
?️ Optional meal from 6:00pm – If you’d like to eat, please book a table in advance and mention you’re attending the Club Night so you can be seated with us in the reserved area.
? Meeting starts at 7:30pm
No need to be a member — just turn up, say hello, and enjoy the evening!

WESSEX AREA – Monthly Club Meeting
2026-05-27 19:30 - 21:30 | The New Queen Inn, Ringwood Road, Avon, Christchurch, BH23 7BG, United Kingdom
Club nights will be held regularly every fourth Wednesday of the month, with a regular start time of 7.30pm.
Where: The New Queen Inn, Ringwood Road, Avon, Christchurch BH23 7BG.
When: Fourth Wednesday of the Month from 7.30pm
The New Queen Inn |
If you wish to book please ask for a table in our allocated area. Tel: 01425 672432.
We look forward to welcoming members old and new as well as anyone who would like to come along and discover the Club and what we get up to.

Eastern – North West Norfolk (Kings Lynn) – Monthly Meeting
2026-05-27 19:00 - 22:00 | The Ffolkes Arms, Lynn Road, Hillington, PE31 6BJ
Join the North West Norfolk (Kings Lynn) at The Ffolkes Arms, Hillington for our monthly eat and meet to discover what exciting events the coming month(s) have to offer.

North Thames - Monthly Club Meet
2026-05-27 18:30 - 22:00 | The Eagle – Kelvedon Hatch, Ongar Road, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0AA, United Kingdom
Held on the last Wednesday of every month at The Eagle – Kelvedon Hatch, CM15 0AA from 18:30pm onwards.
All members and non-members are welcome. Here you can catch up on the latest happening in North Thames.

North West – Social Meeting at The Crown at Worthington
2026-05-27 18:30 - 21:30 | The Crown at Worthington, Platt Lane, Standish, WN1 2XF, United Kingdom
Meeting last Wednesday of the month 8:00pm or 6:30pm if eating (March to October 2026)

South Wales Area Monthly Meeting – Caerphilly Area – 4th Wednesday of the Month
2026-05-27 18:30 - 21:30 | The Red Kite, Nant Garw Rd,, Caerphilly, CF83 2AX
Meetings in the east of South Wales Area take place from 6:30pm on the 4th Wednesday of the month at the Red Kite, Nantgarw Road, Caerphilly. CF83 2AX.
Delicious meals at reasonable prices available.
All things MX-5, Club runs and events are discussed plus lots of other stuff. All welcome, non members come and see what we’re about and what we get up to locally at the Owners Club.

Tyne Tees - South Social Meeting
2026-05-26 19:30 - 21:00 | Middlesbrough & District Motor Club, TS8 0RP
Pie & Peas 6.45pm
Meeting Starts 7.30pm

Oxford - Holiday
2026-05-25 08:00 - 23:30 | To be announced, United Kingdom
Self Catering Holiday.
Venue to be announced.

Kent - Monthly Meeting at Brookers Oast
2026-05-24 12:00 - 15:30 | NorthThames_web
Monthly Club Meeting – Everyone Welcome
Come along and join us for our regular monthly Club meeting, open to all, members, non-members and anyone interested in finding out more.
These informal meetings are a great opportunity to:

Catch up with other Members
Meet friendly, like-minded MX-5 owners
Learn more about the Club and what we get up to,
Ask questions and see if the club is right for you

There’s no obligation to join — you’re very welcome to just turn up, come and say hello, and enjoy!

South Wales – Monthly Sunday Run
2026-05-24 10:30 - 17:00
Run organisers are Andy & Claire Burridge.
Details to follow.

Yorkshire Ridings - To Be Confirmed Run
2026-05-24 10:00 - 16:00
A tour around some of Yorkshire’s fantastic roads with a visit to Beningborough Hall near Ripon. Cost of entry to the house is £16.50 at time of writing but full details nearer the time.

Eastern - Pageant of Motoring (Sandringham Estate)
2026-05-24 09:00 - 17:00 | Sandringham – Pageant of Motoring, Sandringham Estate,, Kings Lynn, Norfolk
The Eastern Region will be returning to the POM again in 2026, We will be booking the Pole Position Places, which are right in the thick of the action.
This event will feature an impressive array of classic vehicles, a diverse range of vintage traders, new 2026 cars on display, live music and main arena activities. Attendees can also indulge in a variety of culinary delights and explore a craft & vintage fair.

Tyne Tees - Thornton Le Dale Car Show
2026-05-24 | Manor House Maltby TS8 0BN
29th January 2026

We are going to have an event to the Thornton le Dale Car show on 24th May 2026. Entry is £10.00 per car and places are booked through the web site
email tdsacarshow@btinternet.com
We will meeting and greet from the Manor House Maltby all times and details to be arranged ASAP

South West Midlands – May Monthly Drive In Your 5 – Hosted by Sarah Crane
2026-05-24 | TBA
Detail to follow

Highland & Moray – Hi-5’s Go Quad Biking
2026-05-24 | Cairngorm Quad Trek, Dalraddy Holiday Park, Aviemore, PH221QB
Kathleen & John Gell are organising a run for us which includes a Quad Bike Safari with Cairngorm Quad Trek near Aviemore.

We will meet up in Tesco Inshes car park at 10am (we will meet at the left-hand side of the car park by the recycling bins). From there we will head out via Culloden and Cawdor to Logie Steading where we will have a coffee stop. Then we will head down to Aviemore across Dava Moor for lunch.

After lunch we will head to Dalraddy for our Quad Biking Safari. There will be a cost of £50/person which will include a full safety briefing and a trip out across the estate on the quads. We will be asking all those that wish to participate to prepay for the activity directly with the Quad company before the end of April. We will put a post up on how to do this nearer the time.

We will then head back to Inverness and hopefully avoid the roadworks on the A9 by coming back over the ‘Garbole Road’

Cheshire & North Wales - Run
2026-05-24
Run hosted by Dave H. Details to follow.

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) ?
