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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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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;TZID=Europe/London:20250820T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250820T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043748
CREATED:20250802T025238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T141300Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250721
DTSTAMP:20260406T043748
CREATED:20250629T161317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T162839Z
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SUMMARY:Solent & Neighbouring Areas – Simply Jap Event at Beaulieu\, on 20th July 2025
DESCRIPTION:Hi Everyone\, \nIf you enjoyed attending this event in 2024\, then why not come and join us again for “Simply Jap 2025″☺️ \nIt promises to be another great event and with free admission (included in your ticket price) so\, what’s not to like? \nEvent Timing: Sunday 20th July 2025\nEvent Address: National Motor Museum\, Beaulieu\nGates open : 8.30am until 10.30am for Club display entry – show open until 4pm \nSimply Japanese will be returning to Beaulieu on Sunday 20th July 2025\, for an excellent day out that members enjoy. Held at the National Motor Museum\, the rally is open to all ages and models of Japanese cars and motorcycles and is always a highlight of the Club calendar. \nAll participants also have the opportunity to be chosen as the winner of the People’s Choice Award\, selected by public vote. Prizes will be awarded to the winner and runners-up. \nThe Club will be hosting an MX-5 Display at the show. \nTo add your car to the Club display \nOrder your tickets here – Simply Japanese – Beaulieu \n*Early Bird Offer (until 31st January 2025) \nThen add yourself to the registration list here \n\nGoogle Docs\n \nSimply Japanese 2025 – MX-5 Owners Club Display Registration\nTravel arrangements on the day; Event Timing: Sunday 20th July 2025 Event Address: National Motor Museum\, Beaulieu Gates open : 8.30am until 10.30am for Club display entry – show open until 4pm. \nWe have not had the final update from Beaulieu yet\, for the Simply Jap Display of MX-5’s at Beulieu on Sunday 20th July 2025. So\, using last years information\, we can arrive at Beaulieu – South Gate after 08:30 on the day\, so as not to cause an issue with public access to Beaulieu. \nThe drive to Beaulieu is approx 30 mins from Rownhams Services (Westbound)\, so we will are planning to leave Rownhams prompt at 08:30am. This is unless Beaulieu advise us differently in the meantime\, in which case we will update this post accordingly! \nSo to summarise; \nRendevous Point; Roadchef Rownhams Motorway Service Area\, M27 Westbound\, Southampton SO16 8AP \nRendevous Time; 07:45 onwards to enable us to leave prompt at 08:30 and drive via Morrisons at Totton to pick up Wessex Area Members and drive down to Beaulieu. Morrisons address is: Spruce Dr\, Totton\, Southampton SO40 8AD \nFrom Morrisons we will drive down the A326 Hythe Bypass and turn right at the roundabout onto the Beaulieu Road at Dibden Perlieu\, for the short drive to the South Entrance at Beaulieu\, arriving between 09:15 and 09:30 am  \nWe may have to queue with others entering Beaulieu but this is only to be expected for an event of this scale  \nBest Regards \nTeam Solent \n\n\n 
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-neighbouring-areas-simply-jap-event-at-beaulieu-on-20th-july-2025/
LOCATION:Beaulieu National Motor Museum\, Beaulieu\, Hants. SO42 7ZN
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250717T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250717T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043748
CREATED:20250713T113923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T134302Z
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SUMMARY:Solent – MX-5’s on The Boardwalk\, Port Solent
DESCRIPTION:Hi everyone\, \nJoin us for another great evening on The Boardwalk at Port Solent\, where for the past few years we have displayed our MX-5’s in all their glory and also partaken in a lovely meal in Wildwood (Discounted ?). \nJason\, who runs this event\, has allocated us the whole Waterfront Area and it is for the sole use of Solent Area MX5OC Members only\, so the area by Wildwood\, Port Solent. This is better defined in the screen grab pasted below and highlighted\, by Jason in Light Blue\, which is Brilliant.  \n  \n\n \nimage797×599 90.8 KB\n\n  \nJason has had 30 Ferraris parked in this area in the past\, so there would be room in the blue highlighted area for at least 30 to 35 MX5’s\, parked sensibly\, so we should fit fairly easily  \nThe plan is to have Terry and I parked down at the Waterfront\, with the Solent Area Flag and to be joined by a good selection of MX5’s across the model range\, i.e. Mk1\, Mk2/2\,5\, Mk3/3.5/3.75 and Mk4’s for the public to view. \nPlaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis and we will need a couple of Marshalls (please voulnteer if you can possibly help with this) to ensure that only Solent Area Members enter the Blue Highlighted Area\, as others will have to park in the main car park. \nIf you wish to come along to this event and park by the Waterfront\, please respond to the Forum Post soonest and book your place and you and your MX5 will be placed on our list\, on a first come first served basis\, which is in Post#1 on the forum. \nI will be collecting a £1 minimum\, from each MX-5 to go towards giving the Marshalls a drink for their efforts on the night\, so raid those Piggy Banks before attending? \nThe important thing to remember\, is that once parked for 19:00\, cars will not be allowed to move on Public Safety safety grounds\, until after 21:00. So\, members will need to ensure they are happy to stay past 21:00 and Jason will be there to ensure this rule is strictly adhered to on safety grounds. \nPlease aim to be at Port Solent for 18:00 in good time for Jason to guide us in and direct us to the assigned parking area\nFinally\, the important thing to remember\, is that once parked for 19:00\, cars will not be allowed to move on Public Safety safety grounds\, until after 21:00. So\, members will need to ensure they are happy to stay past 21:00 and Jason will be there to ensure this rule is strictly adhered to on safety grounds. \nPlease aim to be at Port Solent for 18:00 in good time for Jason to guide us in and direct us to the assigned parking area \nI have booked a table for 20 people initially\, at Wildwood\, where we have eaten before and had good food and service. I can always increase the numbers based on take up for this event 
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-mx-5s-on-the-boardwalk-port-solent/
LOCATION:The Boardwalk\, Portsmouth PO6 4TP\, The Boardwalk\, Portsmouth PO6 4TP
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250716T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250716T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043748
CREATED:20250612T111435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T131653Z
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SUMMARY:Solent & Neighbouring Area Beach BBQ – Wednesday 16th July 2025
DESCRIPTION:Hi Everyone\, \nWith July fast approaching\, it seems only fitting to provide details for the “Solent MX5 Beach BBQ 2025” – it’s got sizzle! ? \nAs per our Solent Area Programme for 2025\, this event is being held on the evening of Wednesday 16th July 2025\,  especially with the evening should still be reasonably long at this time of year\, so we get to sit and relax on the beach to chat and partake in convivial chatter ? \nWe will meet at Rownhams Services\,  M27 Westbound\,  as there is plenty of parking there for us to gather and toilets facilties are available in the services\, from 18:00 onwards\, ready for a swift departure at 1830! \nWe will then drive in convoy down the A326\, so we can swing into Morrisons\, Spruce Drive\, Totton\, Southampton SO40 8AD\, to pick up those travelling for the West\, or who live closer to the Morrisons Superstore? \nWe will then proceed to to Calshot Beach and park in our normal area by the beach huts\, adjacent to the toilet facilities there. Unfortunately\, parking charges now apply at Calshot Beach\, since 2023 and in 2024 they removed the £3 for 3 Hours option? so we will sadly be lumbered with a £4 charge per MX-5 for parking\, which is ludicrous for the relatively short time we will be there but the saving grace is that the machines accept payment by the RINGO APP and it’s a great venue for our Beach BBQ\, with WC facilities close by ? \nPlease note we did investigate other possible beach venues in 2024 that don’t charge for parking after 6pm\, such as Hayling Island and East Beach\, Selsey but sadly they have all jumped on the bandwagon and imposed evening charges now ? \n***Please confirm your attendance by replying to the forum post for ease of admin and state which location you wish to rendevous at\,  so we can gauge numbers and know who to expect for the drive! *** \nIf you cannot make the drive start time\, please drive straight to Calshot but please let us know via the forum that you are doing so. The location is given in the screen grab below and we park in the Calshot Beach Car Park\, which has great views of the Solent at Ships that happen to be passing by at the time ?️ \nOur destination is what3words – cadet.backyards.spiking \nPlease remember to bring your own Portable BBQ\, or Gas Stove and food of your choosing\, together with any drink\, tea\, coffee or other favourite tipple. \nThe owners club stopped paying for the BBQ’s a few years back\, so we have to buy our own portable BBQ’s but they can be obtained very cheaply at various budget High Street outlets and it is a great sociable evening and if the weather is anything like it has been recently\, it will be a fantastic evening – we have our fingers crossed ??? \nFor those that have not been before we drive to the Calshot Beach and set up camp on the beach with either deckchairs or blankets to sit on and then proceed to burn perfectly good sausages and burgers! ? \nWhen we have watched the ships go by\, partaken in friendly chatter and hopefully watched the sun go down\, we then drive home at dusk – “Perfick” as Pop Larkin would say ??? \nAs before Small Gas BBQ’s\, or stoves are best\, as they dont have the same fire risk issues and the nause of having to fully extinguishing them and dispose of them at the end of the night!  However\, New Forest Council had installed Fire Resistant BBQ Disposal Points last year\, so all is good on this front. \nNB: If you google Calshot and the use of BBQ’s\, they say “small private BBQ’s are permitted but Charcoal BBQ’s must be raised of the ground to avoid damage or fire risk to vegetation”. The beach is pebbles so this does not really to us\, but for campers using the grass area at the rear of the beach. \nWe look forward to seeing you on the night. \nBest Regards \nTeam Solent \n 
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-neighbouring-area-beach-bbq-wednesday-16th-july-2025/
LOCATION:Calshot Beach Car Park\, 138 Jack Maynard Rd\, Calshot\, Southampton SO45 1BR\, 138 Jack Maynard Rd\, Calshot\,\, Southampton\, Hampshire\, SO45 1BR
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250713
DTSTAMP:20260406T043748
CREATED:20250119T150843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T193029Z
UID:10011694-1752278400-1752364799@staging.mx5oc.co.uk
SUMMARY:Solent – Wallop Wheel & Wings Event 2025
DESCRIPTION:Hi Everyone\, \nWe are sure\, like us\, you are all fed up with the current gloomy weather ? \nWe can’t wait for the Spring and Summer to arrive\, so we can partake in some “Top-Down Motoring and especially the Wallop Wheels and Wings event on the 12th July 2025 ?? \nWe hope that you can join us again this year\, so here is the direct link to the booking form : https://form.jotform.com/242482944561058 \nIt was a great time last year and you may recall Geoff and I had a chat and photo call with Henry Cole (see photo below) and Terry and I visitsted the Porsmouth Gliding School Stand and entered their raffle to win a flight in a glider\, of which I was amazingly one of the winners and had a great time when i went up in a glider on the 31st August last year? \nPlease reply to the forum post\, once you have booked your ticket\, in order that we can track numbers and update the venue\, so they can allocate the right size parking area for us! \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-wallop-wheel-wings-2025/
LOCATION:Army Flying Museum\, Middle Wallop\, Kentsboro\,\, Stockbridge\, Hampshire\, SO20 8FB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTSTAMP:20260406T043748
CREATED:20250415T151413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T064643Z
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SUMMARY:Solent Area – Thruxton Retro (Formerly Thruxton Historic) 20th to 22nd June 2025
DESCRIPTION:Hi Everyone\, \nMany of you have enjoyed Thruxton Historic over the years we have been attending this event\, since our first attendance\, for the 30th Anniversary of the MX-5\, back in June 2019. \nElaine Jell\, who has been our direct contact since 2019\, has emailed us to say that “Thruxton Historic” has now evolved for 2025\, into “Thruxton Retro” and as such the event will be much bigger and have not only historic vehicle racing but it will also be a weekend filled with music\, family friendly entertainment\, motorbike clubs\, legendary machines and  soap-box racing\, all on the fastest race circuit in the UK?? \nTo book your “discounted tickets” as an MX5OC member\, Elaine has kindly provided the following details; \nHow to book Car Club Tickets \nPlease visit the car club ticket booking page (see link below).  Each order allows you to book one free club vehicle display pass when purchasing the driver and any passenger tickets. \nAdult Car Club Tickets: Friday £10; Saturday £16; Sunday £16; Three Day £30. \nChildren 15 years and under admitted free with an adult ticket holder. \nIMPORTANT NOTE: You will need to purchase a ticket per adult for this event! \nhttps://thruxtonracing.co.uk/event/tr-car-club \nScroll down to the numbered section\, select a ticket type/day\, and click ‘ADD TO BASKET’ \nClick ‘CHECKOUT NOW’ to go to your basket where you can amend ticket quantities. \nEnter code MX5OC251TR in the DISCOUNT CODE field (bottom left of the basket) click APPLY to activate the discount\, repeat for each ticket type on the order. \nPlease check the total before clicking PROCEED TO CHECKOUT \nCar Club tickets must be booked by 2pm Monday 16th June.  Tickets and display vehicle passes will be sent to club members by first class post on or before this date. \nClub displays will be on the banking and grass areas in the outfield and your allocated club area will be signposted.  We will require a copy of your club public liability insurance and a risk assessment to hold on file for the event.  If you would like to use a gazebo\, please let us know the dimensions and intended purpose.  We will email you final details and arrival information before the event. \nCar Club Weekend Camping Discount \nA valid three-day event ticket is required to access the campsite. \nShower facilities\, toilets \, fresh water and waste point available. \n50% Car Club discount available on the Standard Pitch 10m x 5m only (no electric hook up\, max 6 people per pitch). \nEmail marketing@barc.net quoting your ticket order reference number to request a one-time use camping promocode.  Pitches must be purchased in advance via the main event page. \nhttps://thruxtonracing.co.uk/racing/thruxton-retro#tickets  Click on the BUY THRUXTON RETRO TICKETS where you can apply your promocode and select camping e-tickets. \nBest Regards \nTeam Solent \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-area-thruxton-retro-formerly-thruxton-historic-20th-to-22nd-june-2025/2025-06-22/
LOCATION:Thruxton Circuit\, Andover\, Hampshire\, SP11 8PN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250622
DTSTAMP:20260406T043748
CREATED:20250415T151413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T064643Z
UID:10012562-1750464000-1750550399@staging.mx5oc.co.uk
SUMMARY:Solent Area – Thruxton Retro (Formerly Thruxton Historic) 20th to 22nd June 2025
DESCRIPTION:Hi Everyone\, \nMany of you have enjoyed Thruxton Historic over the years we have been attending this event\, since our first attendance\, for the 30th Anniversary of the MX-5\, back in June 2019. \nElaine Jell\, who has been our direct contact since 2019\, has emailed us to say that “Thruxton Historic” has now evolved for 2025\, into “Thruxton Retro” and as such the event will be much bigger and have not only historic vehicle racing but it will also be a weekend filled with music\, family friendly entertainment\, motorbike clubs\, legendary machines and  soap-box racing\, all on the fastest race circuit in the UK?? \nTo book your “discounted tickets” as an MX5OC member\, Elaine has kindly provided the following details; \nHow to book Car Club Tickets \nPlease visit the car club ticket booking page (see link below).  Each order allows you to book one free club vehicle display pass when purchasing the driver and any passenger tickets. \nAdult Car Club Tickets: Friday £10; Saturday £16; Sunday £16; Three Day £30. \nChildren 15 years and under admitted free with an adult ticket holder. \nIMPORTANT NOTE: You will need to purchase a ticket per adult for this event! \nhttps://thruxtonracing.co.uk/event/tr-car-club \nScroll down to the numbered section\, select a ticket type/day\, and click ‘ADD TO BASKET’ \nClick ‘CHECKOUT NOW’ to go to your basket where you can amend ticket quantities. \nEnter code MX5OC251TR in the DISCOUNT CODE field (bottom left of the basket) click APPLY to activate the discount\, repeat for each ticket type on the order. \nPlease check the total before clicking PROCEED TO CHECKOUT \nCar Club tickets must be booked by 2pm Monday 16th June.  Tickets and display vehicle passes will be sent to club members by first class post on or before this date. \nClub displays will be on the banking and grass areas in the outfield and your allocated club area will be signposted.  We will require a copy of your club public liability insurance and a risk assessment to hold on file for the event.  If you would like to use a gazebo\, please let us know the dimensions and intended purpose.  We will email you final details and arrival information before the event. \nCar Club Weekend Camping Discount \nA valid three-day event ticket is required to access the campsite. \nShower facilities\, toilets \, fresh water and waste point available. \n50% Car Club discount available on the Standard Pitch 10m x 5m only (no electric hook up\, max 6 people per pitch). \nEmail marketing@barc.net quoting your ticket order reference number to request a one-time use camping promocode.  Pitches must be purchased in advance via the main event page. \nhttps://thruxtonracing.co.uk/racing/thruxton-retro#tickets  Click on the BUY THRUXTON RETRO TICKETS where you can apply your promocode and select camping e-tickets. \nBest Regards \nTeam Solent \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-area-thruxton-retro-formerly-thruxton-historic-20th-to-22nd-june-2025/2025-06-21/
LOCATION:Thruxton Circuit\, Andover\, Hampshire\, SP11 8PN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTSTAMP:20260406T043748
CREATED:20250415T151413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T064643Z
UID:10012191-1750377600-1750463999@staging.mx5oc.co.uk
SUMMARY:Solent Area – Thruxton Retro (Formerly Thruxton Historic) 20th to 22nd June 2025
DESCRIPTION:Hi Everyone\, \nMany of you have enjoyed Thruxton Historic over the years we have been attending this event\, since our first attendance\, for the 30th Anniversary of the MX-5\, back in June 2019. \nElaine Jell\, who has been our direct contact since 2019\, has emailed us to say that “Thruxton Historic” has now evolved for 2025\, into “Thruxton Retro” and as such the event will be much bigger and have not only historic vehicle racing but it will also be a weekend filled with music\, family friendly entertainment\, motorbike clubs\, legendary machines and  soap-box racing\, all on the fastest race circuit in the UK?? \nTo book your “discounted tickets” as an MX5OC member\, Elaine has kindly provided the following details; \nHow to book Car Club Tickets \nPlease visit the car club ticket booking page (see link below).  Each order allows you to book one free club vehicle display pass when purchasing the driver and any passenger tickets. \nAdult Car Club Tickets: Friday £10; Saturday £16; Sunday £16; Three Day £30. \nChildren 15 years and under admitted free with an adult ticket holder. \nIMPORTANT NOTE: You will need to purchase a ticket per adult for this event! \nhttps://thruxtonracing.co.uk/event/tr-car-club \nScroll down to the numbered section\, select a ticket type/day\, and click ‘ADD TO BASKET’ \nClick ‘CHECKOUT NOW’ to go to your basket where you can amend ticket quantities. \nEnter code MX5OC251TR in the DISCOUNT CODE field (bottom left of the basket) click APPLY to activate the discount\, repeat for each ticket type on the order. \nPlease check the total before clicking PROCEED TO CHECKOUT \nCar Club tickets must be booked by 2pm Monday 16th June.  Tickets and display vehicle passes will be sent to club members by first class post on or before this date. \nClub displays will be on the banking and grass areas in the outfield and your allocated club area will be signposted.  We will require a copy of your club public liability insurance and a risk assessment to hold on file for the event.  If you would like to use a gazebo\, please let us know the dimensions and intended purpose.  We will email you final details and arrival information before the event. \nCar Club Weekend Camping Discount \nA valid three-day event ticket is required to access the campsite. \nShower facilities\, toilets \, fresh water and waste point available. \n50% Car Club discount available on the Standard Pitch 10m x 5m only (no electric hook up\, max 6 people per pitch). \nEmail marketing@barc.net quoting your ticket order reference number to request a one-time use camping promocode.  Pitches must be purchased in advance via the main event page. \nhttps://thruxtonracing.co.uk/racing/thruxton-retro#tickets  Click on the BUY THRUXTON RETRO TICKETS where you can apply your promocode and select camping e-tickets. \nBest Regards \nTeam Solent \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-area-thruxton-retro-formerly-thruxton-historic-20th-to-22nd-june-2025/2025-06-20/
LOCATION:Thruxton Circuit\, Andover\, Hampshire\, SP11 8PN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T181500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043748
CREATED:20250529T101037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T101037Z
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SUMMARY:Solent Area - Annual Fish & Chips on the Beach Event
DESCRIPTION:Hello everyone \nThe fish and Chip drive for 2025 is to be held on Wednesday 18th June. It will start from Bishops Waltham car park SO32 1AR and we will drive down to Stokes Bay (Lifeboat Lane) to have our food. Meeting time is 18:15 at Bishops Waltham to leave promptly at 18:45. The drive takes about 45 minutes and I will be collecting our food order between 19:30 and 19:45 from the village chippie. The food will need to be pre-ordered so I would be grateful if you could let me know your orders by Friday 13th June.\nYou can pay with cash on the night when we meet at Bishops Waltham or by PayPal to ‘Nicholas Greest’\, remember to say it’s a friends/family transaction to avoid a charge. \nFood choices and prices:\nFish and chips £9.50\nJumbo sausage and chips. £6.00\nBeef pie and chips. £6.60\nChicken fillet bites and chips. £6.80\nVeggie burger and chips. £7.50 comes with salad and choice of mayo or relish\nCurry Sauce. £2.10\nMushy peas. £1.30 \nRemember to bring Salt\, Vinegar and sauces if required.\nFingers crossed for the weather. \nVERY IMPORTANT; Please note that we are having to put a limit of 40 food orders to ensure the chippy will be able to complete our order. In the past the maximum has been around that number so I am hoping no one will be disappointed. \nCaroline and Nick
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-area-annual-fish-chips-on-the-beach-event/
LOCATION:Gilkicker Car Park\, Lifeboat Lane\, Gosport\, PO12 2TR
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250602
DTSTAMP:20260406T043748
CREATED:20250521T194657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T071821Z
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SUMMARY:Solent Area – A drive & visit to The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens on Sunday 1st June 2025
DESCRIPTION:Hi Everyone\, \nAs per the Solent Area Programme\, we have a drive and visit to The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens\, near Romsey coming up very shortly. \nI have been in contact with the venue to confirm they can indeed take our group on the 1st June and the idea is to do a drive first and finish at the Gardens in time for lunch and then wander around the gardens at our leisure\, before departing for home. \nRendevous Point: The Coffee Pod\, Durley House\, Durley\, Southampton SO32 2AJ \nRendevous Time: 10:00am \nDeparture Time: 10:45 PROMPT! \nArrival Point: The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens\, Jermyns Ln\, Romsey SO51 0QA \nArrival Time: 11:25 \nTour Start Time: 13:30 to allow for lunch and a discounted group voucher and menu is given below for info. \nWe have organised a Group Tour\, which will enable everyone to get the best out of the visit to this wonderful venue and the cost of the tour is factored into the admission cost of £17.00 (Group Discounted Rate) but to acheive this we need to get a maximum of 25 people attending. \nAlso\, there is a group menu and if you decide to choose something off the Group Menu\, please add this cost to the £17:00 Admission & Group Tour Cost ! \nNB: For ease of getting your choices correctly recorded\, please reply to the forum post only\, where the Group Menu is posted and we will pick up your choices there? \nPayment via PayPal Only to; solent@mx5oc.co.uk \nFinally\, apologies for the late notice of this event but it took the venue a while to come back to us\, so hopefully you will find the visit very worthwhile ?? \nBest Regards \nTeam Solent
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-a-drive-visit-to-the-sir-harold-hillier-gardens-on-sunday-1st-june-2025/
LOCATION:The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens\, Jermyns Lane\, Romsey\, SO51 0QA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043748
CREATED:20250419T110417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T110417Z
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SUMMARY:Solent - An MX-5 Weekender with IOW Group on Sunday 4th May 2025
DESCRIPTION:Dear all\, \nIn conjunction with Jeff and Gavin (IOW Area Coordinators) we have arranged what is affectionately known as:  “The MX-5 Weekender”? \nThe IOW Group are coming over to the Big Island? on Saturday 3rd May and staying at the Potters Heron\, Romsey. \nThe programme for their visit is as follows; \nSaturday 3rd May: The IOW Members come over from the small Island to The Big Island and will partake in a small drive via the Hamsphire Countryside to have lunch. This will be followed by a visit to Doctor MX-5 for a Technical visit to see Doctor MX-5’s fully approved Electric MX-5. \nNB: Unfortunately\, due to a space limitations\, we have had to limit the visit to Doctor MX-5 to 20 poeple max\, so we will set up a seperate future visit for Solent Area members to see the Electric MX-5. \nSunday 4th May: Solent Area will neet up with the IOW Group and partake in a drive that the IOW Group had all read about in a Solent Area Newlsetter\, back in the days when\, IOW came under Solent Area and specifically wanted to do\, courtesy of Diane  & Terry. \nThis drive was affectionately termed Terry’s infamous “Wet Run”? as it poured with rain all day and the night before and we enountered some serious flood waters on the route but the actual day of the drive was bright and we proceeded with the drive and the route took us through some very scenic Hampshire Countryside. \nRendevous Point: Roman Road\, Stockbridge\, Hants. SO20 6HA \nRendevous Time: 09:45 to 10:00 \nDeparture Time: 10:30 prompt \nDrive time: 2 hours (approx) \nArrival time at Bear & Ragged Staff: 12:20 to 12:30 \n***IMPORTANT*** Here is the Bear & Ragged Staff menu and the venue has requested pre-orders on the day\, so please make your choices and let us know\, as usual\, on the Solent Area of the forum! \nBear & Ragged Staff Menu \nWe look forward to seeing everyone on the day. \nRegards \nTeam Solent \n 
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-an-mx-5-weekender-with-iow-group-on-sunday-4th-may-2025/
LOCATION:The Bear & Ragged Staff\, Stoneymarsh House\, Michelmersh\,\, Romsey\, Hampshire\, SO51 0LB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250416T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250416T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043748
CREATED:20250327T175841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T113112Z
UID:10012066-1744825500-1744840800@staging.mx5oc.co.uk
SUMMARY:Solent Area – A Drive and visit to The Famous Hampshire Bowman for Supper
DESCRIPTION:Hi Everyone\, \nThis will be the first evening drive after the clocks have gone forward and the lighter evenings enable us to get out in our 5’s\, for some “Top Down Motoring”?? \nI bit the bullet and forced myself to visit the Hampshire Bowman in Dundridge to scope a post drive visit there for supper and managed to speak directly with Kieran the new Landlord and dicuss what would be in the art of the possible? \nKieran was very receptive and remembered my comment on their FaceBook Page\, when they were revving up things prior to re-opening\, after the pubs sad closure in October 2024. \nKieran said that they normally shut the kitchen on a Tuesday and Wednesday but for us\, he will open the kitchen and provide Solent Members with some delicious food (Good Chap)\, as long as we pre-order\, not to mention the fine Wines and Real Ales on offer?? \nI tried the Extra Special Ale whilst there (5.2%) and it was stunning ?? \nThe drive\, which will finish at The Hampshire Bowman at 19:30 sharp\, ready for supper. So\, we will depart Costa Coffee\, Broadcut\, Fareham. PO16 8SU at 18:15 prompt\, in order to drive via the drive route in order to arrive at approx 19:15 to 19:30. \nNB: Google Map directions will be handed to all those currently booked in on the drive at the Broadcut Rendevouz Point! \nKieran is sending me a revised menu on Monday 7th April\, which I will post immediately\, as Kieran has asked for the pre-orders to be with him by the following Monday 14th April\, so we  will ask for members choices soonest\, in the normal way on the forum and capture them on a spreadhseet? \nIf the weather is fine we can eat outside or there is a nice dining area\, which seats 25 people\, so we should be able to fit in there ok\, based on past experience. \nThe drive directions and timings are to follow and will be published as soon as they have been finalised! \nBest Regards \nTeam Solent \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent/
LOCATION:The Hamsphire Bowman\, Dundridge Lane\, Southampton\, Hampshire\, SO32 1GD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250412T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043748
CREATED:20250108T181949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T214433Z
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SUMMARY:Solent – Saturday 12th April: A drive and visit to FONFA in The New Forest\, including a buffet lunch
DESCRIPTION:Hi everyone\, \nYou may remember that at our Beach BBQ back last summer\, Kim Parkinson Joined us for the first time in her MX-5 and enjoyed meeting everyone. \nThe upshot is\, that Kim does the catering at FONFA (Friends of New Forest Airfields) in the New Forest and sowed the seeds of an idea with me at the Beach BBQ to arrange a visit to FONFA and Kim would put on a buffet lunch for us\, as she runs the catering team at FONFA. \nSo\, after lots of email exchanges we agreed a date convenient to both sides and it was decided to slot the FONFA visit into our Solent Area Programme for Saturday 12th April 2025 (we had to move the event right one week to clear the first sunday of the month\,as that weekend was their first weekend of opening after the winter shutdown. \nKim is providing details of the buffet lunch she is able to supply to members and these will be posted here as soon as we recveive them together with the cost per head ? \nPlease keep an eye out for updates to this event! \nBest Regards \nTeam Solent \n 
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-a-drive-and-visit-to-fonfa-in-the-new-forest-icluding-a-buffet-lunch/
LOCATION:FONFA Aviation Heritage Centre\, Christchurch\, Hampshire. BH23 8HE\, Christchurch\, Hampshire\, BH23 8HE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250319T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250319T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043748
CREATED:20250307T173035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T194939Z
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SUMMARY:Solent – Natter & Noggin at The Ferryboat Inn Sinah Beach on Wednesday 19th March 2025
DESCRIPTION:Hi Everyone\, \nFirst of all\, apologies for the lateness of this event being posted but this is down to the venue not getting back to me by replying to my calls or emails. \nHowever\, I have today actually managed to speak to a Team Member\, rather than their ansaphone\, at the venue and they said they had replied to my email but nothing had been received by me\, whereupon the lady did say they have been having a few issues with their IT/email system? \nOur booking is in the system though and we are good to go\, for the last of our indoor evening events\, before our evening drives resume\, once the clocks have gone forward☺️ \nThe details are as follows; \nPlease be at the venue and ready to order by 6:45pm (7pm at the latest) as their kitchen closes at 8:00pm but the lady I spoke to is going to let them know we are coming in\, so they may well stay on for us? \nWhat3Words = ///half.pilots.dips \nThe venue has a good menu of tasty morsels for eveyone to chose from\, so please take a look at the menu\, given below\, for info; \nhttps://www.spccs1.co.uk/MenuPdf/1HP_1124_MM_Bd3_356_WEB_MENU.pdf?date=20250307172112 \nPre-orders are not required and the menu will hopefully whet your appetite and we should enjoy a nice sociable evening in good company? \nBest Regards \nTeam Solent \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-natter-noggin-at-the-ferryboat-inn-sinah-beach-on-wednesday-19th-march-2025/
LOCATION:The Ferry Boat Inn – Sinah Warren\, Hayling Island\, Sinah Beach\, Ferry Road\, Hayling Island\, Hampshire\, PO11 0DG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250302T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250302T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043748
CREATED:20250226T182353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T130835Z
UID:10011852-1740909600-1740927600@staging.mx5oc.co.uk
SUMMARY:SOLENT AREA – Sunday 2nd March 2025 Terry’s re-instated drive to The Guild Wilton (Formerly Wilton Outlet Village)
DESCRIPTION:Hi Everyone\, \nFirst of all\, Botleigh Grange have informed us that they have a big event happening there on Sunday 2nd March and therefore they are  unable to host us for a breakfast meet. \nTerry & Diane\, who are leading this drive have advised that the drive will now start from “Rownhams Services M27 Westbound” and members will be able to get coffee\, tea and bacon rolls there prior to the drive and of course use the facilities ? \nI am currently half way across the channel from France\, with Nick (No1 son) after a very enjoyable time\, with him chauffeuring me\, for a couple of days and will finalise the timings with Diane & Terry tomorrow and update this post accordingly. So please keep an eye on this thread and all will be revealed ? \nPS: The timings given below are approximate\, to enable me to be able to post this update\, so don’t take them as gospel yet.  \nTomorrows update will advise the correct timings for you all? \nThe timings are now in and posted in the event “Time & Date Section” so please be sure to visit there! \nPlease aim to be at Rownhams at 10am\, if you wish to join us for Coffee and Bacon Roll\, or whatever one can get at COSTA Coffee to “titillate your gastric juices and make your mouth water” ? \nFor info; please note that\, as the original route was prepared to begin at Botleigh Grange but has now changed to Rownhams Services (M27 Westbound)\, the tulips directions will be correct but the mileage and timings will not be correct\, so disregard these. \nBest Regards \nMal \nTeam Solent
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-area-sunday-2nd-march-2025-terrys-re-instated-drive-to-wilton-outlet-village/
LOCATION:The Guild\, Wilton\, King Street\, Salisbury\, Wiltshire\, SP2 0RS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250219T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250219T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043748
CREATED:20250126T164319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T120127Z
UID:10011770-1739988000-1740002400@staging.mx5oc.co.uk
SUMMARY:Solent – Wednesday 19th February: Terry’s Quiz Night at The King Rufus\, Chandlers Ford
DESCRIPTION:Hi everyone\, \nFollowing on from Terry’s very successful Quiz Night last year at The Milbury’s we have arranged another Quiz night for these dark evenings\, when we cannot partake in evening drives? \nHowever\, we have a new venue for this one\, at:  The King Rufus\, which does great food\, so please come along and join us for another great social event and pit your wits against fellow MX-5’ers?? \nVenue: The King Rufus\, 135 Winchester Rd\, Chandler’s Ford\, Eastleigh SO53 2DU \nWhat3Words: treat.hungry.rang \nMeeting time: 6:00 pm onwards\, so we can eat before the quiz starts at 7:30om \nWe have a great first prize\, in the form of a Meguires Cleaning Kit\, complete in its case and a couple of runners up prizes to whet your appetite – Click here for prizes Info? \nNB: The prizes will be allocated to each wining team (Max Team size = 6 players) \nPlease confirm your attendance on the forum\, in order that we can update the venue on our numbers. \nA menu is given in the details below\,  so you can look and decide your meal choices prior to attending. \nWe look forward to seeing you all on the night? \nBest Regards \nTeam Solent \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-wednesday-19th-february-terrys-quiz-night-at-the-king-rufus-chandlers-ford/
LOCATION:The King Rufus\, 135 Winchester Road\, Chandlers Ford\, Hampshire\, SO53 2DU
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250209T094500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043748
CREATED:20250117T115453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T122959Z
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SUMMARY:Solent – Sunday 9th February; Breakfast\, followed by Terry’s drive to Sammy Millers Motorcycle Museum
DESCRIPTION:Dear All\, \nWe received some requests from members to do another drive and visit to Sammy Millers Motorcycle Museum\, as Terry’s drive route before was a very scenic route with some lovely MX-5 roads to drive on\, via the New Forest ? \nThis is an early “heads up” for your Calendars/Diaries\, so please keep a close eye on the forum for further details ? \nWithout more ado\, we have been in contact with Sammy Millers Motorcycle Museum and Sharon (Museum Events Manager) has come back to me saying we are good to go for the 9th February and there is no restriction on numbers\, as she will block off the bottom car park for our sole use. This would allow space for parking 35/40 MX-5’s? \nSharon has also confirmed that she has allocated us a “Group Discount” and set an Adult price of £10 per person\, payable on the day via contactless payment! \nRendevous Point: The King Rufus\, 135 Winchester Rd\, Chandler’s Ford\, Eastleigh SO53 2DU \nRendevous Time: 09:45 \nDeparture Time: 10:45/11:00 \nArrival Time at Sammy Millers: 12:00 (Approx) \nBelow are the “Tulip Directions” for the route\, for you to download and print off\, as required? \nSammy Miller Drive Page 1 \nSammy Miller Drive Page 2 \nThe King Rufus opens it’s doors at 10:00am and the Manager has asked for pre orders\, so please take a look at the menu given below and let us know you choices on the forum post and they will have them ready for us to eat promptly before the drive ?? \nKing Rufus Breakfast Menu \nTerry and Diane have just finished proving the route and are finalising the Tulip Symbols and we will post the Tulips on the forum\, so members can download and print them off \, as desired! \nBest Regards \nTeam Solent \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-sunday-9th-september-terrys-drive-to-sammy-millers-motorcycle-museum/
LOCATION:Sammy Millers Motorcycle Mueum\, Bashley Cross Road\,\, New Milton\, Hampshire\, BH25 5SZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250115T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250115T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043748
CREATED:20250105T163325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T140835Z
UID:10011478-1736964000-1736978400@staging.mx5oc.co.uk
SUMMARY:Solent – 15th January; Supper at Prezzo\, followed by an evening’s Ten Pin Bowling at The Hollywood Bowl\, Eastleigh
DESCRIPTION:As per previous years\, when both the weather and dark evenings are not conducive to Evening Drives\, we are returning to The Hollywood Bowl Eastleigh for an entertaining evening of bowling.\n\nEvent Details;\nDate & Time: Wednesday 15th January 2025 at 7:45pm \nVenue: Hollywood Bowl\, The Swan Centre\, Eastleigh\, Hants. SO50 5SF \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). \nCost: £10/person (£2 cheaper than last year)\, which gives you two games and includes a free drink and shoe hire. \nIf you wish to bowl\, you will need to pay in advance via PayPal\, at the latest by Sunday 12th January\, by paypal to; solent@mx5oc.co.uk in order that we can pay Hollywood Bowl in one go\, as a group. \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 event\, enjoyed by all in the past – and we could do with a good laugh ? \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 can get to the Swan Centre beforehand\, a group of us will be venturing to Prezzo in the Swan Centre\, as before\, at 6:15pm for supper and chat prior to the bowling. To this end\, please respond to this 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 alter the booking accordingly. \nList of Attendees for Bowling; \nNames/ Paid via PayPal \n\nDiane Botto/Y\nMal Rowland/Y\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-15th-january-supper-at-prezzo-followed-by-an-evenings-ten-pin-bowling-at-the-hollywood-bowl-eastleigh/
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250105T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043748
CREATED:20241228T151522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T120856Z
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SUMMARY:Solent – “A Breakfast Drive” from Botleigh Grange to The Guild (Formerly Wilton Outlet Village) on 5th January 2025
DESCRIPTION:Hi Everyone\, \nThe Breakfast Drive has just been finalised\, as Diane & Terry recently did the Recce Drive and the details for the first drive of 2025\, which is to be a “Breakfast Drive” is on Sunday 5th January\, the details of which\, are as follows; \nRendevous Point: Botleigh Grange (Pictured below)\, Grange Rd\, Hedge End\, Southampton SO30 2GA \nWhat3Words: gaps.share.codes \nRendevous Time: 09:30 onwards – where we can all indulge in Bacon Baps and coffee or Tea £5. \nOr\, alternatively\, a Sausage Bap with Coffee or Tea £5 \nThere is also a “Vegetarian Option” of an Egg Bap with Coffee or Tea for £5 \nA Sausage\, or Egg can be added to your Bap for £1.50 per item – what’s not to like! \nPLEASE REPLY TO THIS POST GIVING US YOUR BREAKFAST BAP CHOICES\, TO ASSIST BOTLEIGH GRANGE\, FOR CATERING PURPOSES.  \nDeparture Time: 10:30 \nNB-1: After sampling the culinary delights of Breakfast Baps in the Executive Lounge and Diane & Terry having proved the drive route\, we will hand out Tulip Directions at Botleigh Grange\, prior to our departure \nDrive Length: Approx 47.2 miles (1 hr 45 mins) \nNB-2: The recce drive was a bit soggy in places and Terry said it was very reminiscent of his famous “Wet Run” in a few places but not quite as bad There is also a Ford to negotiate on the route but rest assured if we have a lot of rain between now and the date of the drive you will not have to negotiate the Ford\, we will navigate around it \nArrival Time at The Guild\, Wiltshire (Formerly Wilton Outlet Centre): 12:15 approx. \nNB-3: Since becoming The Guild\, the Outlet Village has reduced in size and on a Sunday only the Pavers Shoe Shop and Wilton Coffee Shop will be open. \nSo\, as an alternative\, you have the choice of either The Guild\, or there is Wilton House Garden Centre\, on the A36\, just before The Guild and they have a Restaurant where you can indulge in lunch\, or a snack\, as desired \nBest Regards \nTeam Solent
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-a-breakfast-drive-from-botleigh-grange-to-the-guild-formerly-wilton-outlet-village-on-5th-january-2025/
LOCATION:Botleigh Grange Hotel & Spa\, Grange Rd\, Hedge End\, Southampton SO30 2GA\, Southampton\, SO30 2GA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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SUMMARY:SOLENT AREA - Breakfast meet & Drive on Sunday 10th November 2024
DESCRIPTION:Hi Everyone;; \nDiane;; Terry;; Serena and I;; met up for coffee on Thursday 3rd October and whilst all together;; one item we discussed was the 10th November Sunday Drive and we decided that it would be good to run another Breakfast and Drive meet”;; as it went down well with members the last time we ran one. Please note;; this drive was been moved from Sunday 3rd November to Sunday 10th November;; as Terry and I will be in Coventry on the 2nd & 3rd November;; for the MX5OC AGM and AC’s Workshop  \nA sample menu is given in the screenshot Diane sent me via WhatsApp below;; to whet your appetites \n \nThe plan is to meet at The Gateway;; Chandlers Ford;; for 09:00 for one of their delicious cooked breakfasts and would those arriving first please carry on and order their breakfasts and those that arrive later can order their breakfast and eat eat when their breakfasts are delivered to them;; this way it will save the kitchen being overloaded by too many orders in one go \nAfter breakfast;; we will drive via some lovely scenic Hampshire Roads to arrive at In-Excess;; Landford one hour later;; barring any roadworks/other delays Once at In-Excess;; there is coffee or tea available and we can wander around and look at all the bargains on offer. \nRendezvous Time: 09:30 at The Gateway;; Leigh Rd;; Eastleigh;; Southampton SO50 9YX  What3Words: onions.vase.pokers \nDeparture time: 11:00 (approx) \nArrival time at destination: 12:15 (approx) at In-Excess;; Southampton Rd;; Landford;; Salisbury SP5 2BE What3Words: barks.shifting.fattening \nWe look forward to seeing you at The Harvest Ham Farm – please reply to the Forum post to confim your attendance;; so we can update the venue on numbers! \nBest Regards \nTeam Solent \n  \n  \n “
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-area-breakfast-meet-drive-on-sunday-10th-november-2024/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, Leigh Rd\, Eastleigh\, Southampton\, SO50 9YX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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SUMMARY:SOLENT AREA - Wednesday 20th March 2024: Mal's Sossie Run" at The Sussex Brewery;; Hermitage;; Nr Emsworth
DESCRIPTION:Hi Everyone;; \nIt has now got to that time of year when we hold our last indoor evening event;; before evening drives resume due to the clocks going forward
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-area-wednesday-20th-march-2024-mals-sossie-run-at-the-sussex-brewery-hermitage-nr-emsworth/
LOCATION:The Sussex Brewery\, 36 Main Rd\, Emsworth\, Emsworth\, PO10 8AU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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SUMMARY:SOLENT AREA - Sunday 3rd March 2023; A drive to Naomi House & Jacksplace for an Easter Egg Drop
DESCRIPTION:Hi Everyone;; \nWe first ran this event in 2023 and it was a lovely event and so sucessful that several members had asked us if we were going to do another run to Naomi House & Jacksplace for an Easter Egg Drop in 2024. The answer is an absolute yes;; and we are delighted to have the support of Solent & Neighbouring Area Members for this event. \nThe ball is already rolling;; in that the requisite paperwork has already been completed and sent back to Naomi House;; so we are all set. \nIn the meantime keep an eye on the forum for any updates to this event and this is also where you can ask us any questions you may have. \nThis year;; we have opened this event up to neighbouring areas;; should they wish to join us and the pre-requisite is that each MX-5 is required to purchase a nice Easter Egg to give to the children and/or their siblings to make thier Easter a bit more special. For this;; you can opt to either purchase one Large Easter Egg or maybe two smaller Easter Eggs in order to give a bit of variety for the children – the choice is totally yours
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-area-sunday-3rd-march-2023-a-drive-to-naomi-house-jacksplace-for-an-easter-egg-drop-2/
LOCATION:Naomi House & Jacksplace\, Stockbridge Road\, Sutton Scotney\, Winchester\, Hampshire\, SO21 3JE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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SUMMARY:SOLENT AREA - A Social Evening and Quiz at The Milbury\, Beauworth
DESCRIPTION:Hi Everyone;; \nI have been in contact with Tanith & Clive (new owners of The Milbury) over recent months and seen the work progress that they have been undertaking with the renovation works. Today (19th January 2024) I called in and had a drink and chat with Tanith;; as Clive was in London at a Wine Event;; to finalise details for this event. \nTheir kitchen is not up and running yet;; so they are unable do hot food at the moment but Tanith said she would allocate us the large dining area;; which is beautifully restored with an open fire and all new funiture (see photos of the renovations below to whet your appetite) and provide us with a Charcuterie Selection of Cold Meats and Cheeses;; together with pickles and bread in baskets for us at a cost of between £15 to £18/head. Knowing Tanith & Clive;; it will be good quality and I dont think anyone will starve
URL:https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/solent-area-a-social-evening-and-quiz-at-the-milbury-beauworth-2/
LOCATION:Protected: Order – September 13\, 2024 @ 12:59 PM
CATEGORIES:Solent Diary
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