MX-5 Owners Club

Christmas Lunch at The Squire and Horse Saturday 7th December 2024 at 12.00pm.
2024-12-07 12:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | The Squire & Horse, Bury, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1NS, United Kingdom
Our annual Christmas Lunch at The Squire and Horse Saturday 7th December 2024 at 12.00pm
Booking and deposits required by end of October 2024. Please contact Chris Unsted Confirmed attending to date.Chris and HeatherPaulHelen and RichardKeith and JoNigel and LouiseMiles and JunePaul and Barbara Martin and NickyBrian and ChristineJohn and RoseJohn and AnnFred and JudithBarbara Paul and JaneMike and JulieDavid and TerriMarcLiz

East Sussex and Downs - Annual Charity Raffle lunch Squire & Horse Saturday 25th January 2025
2025-01-25 12:00 - 16:00 | The Squire & Horse, Bury, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1NS, United Kingdom
Our annual Charity raffle lunch for the Chestnut Tree Children’s Hospice at the Squire & Horse on Saturday 25th January 2025 at 12.00pm.
Please bring along a raffle prize for the raffle. Booking required and menus will be sent out early January 2025.
Confirmed attending as at 31st December 2024
Chris and Heather
Nigel and Louise
Pat and David
Keith and Jo
David Lawrence
Paul C
Liz
John and Rose
John and Ann
Martin and Nicky
Brian and Christine
Paul and Barbara
David and Terri
Helen and Richard
Graham
Barbara

East Sussex and Downs – Pub meeting The Thatched Inn Hassocks Saturday 22nd February 2025 from 12.00pm
2025-02-22 12:00 - 16:00 | The Woolpack, Howard Avenue, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8TS, United Kingdom
Monthly pub meeting at The Thatched Inn Hassocks. Pre-booking required and menus will be sent out several weeks before. Please contact Chris Unsted eastsussex@mx5oc.co.uk
Confirmed attending as at 28-1-2025
Chris and Heather
Nigel and Louise
Pat and David
Keith and Jo
Paul
Paul and Jane
Mike and Julie
Liz
John and Ann
Martin and Nicky
Paul and Barbara
David and Avril
John and Rose
Helen and Richard
Brian and Christine
Miles and June

East Sussex and Downs - French Boules at Lancing on Saturday 14th June 2025
2025-02-24 11:00 - 16:00 | Lancing Leisure Centre BN15 0PH
Meeting at Lancing Manor Leisure Centre at 11.00am for training and game of Boules followed by lunch after venue for lunch yet to be confirmed.

East Sussex and Downs - Meeting French Group Monday 19th June 2025
2025-02-24 12:00 - 14:00 | Bedfordshire
A French group of MX5 Owners are touring the South East area and travelling through our area today. We are arranging to meet up with them for lunch at 12.15pm at Knepp Wilding Cafe, Dial Post.
Confirmed to attend to date.
Chris, Paul, John and Ann and Martin and Nicky. Please let us know if anyone else would like to attend

Pub meeting The Greenman Ringmer BN8 5NA Saturday 29th March 2025 at 12.00pm
2025-03-29 | The Greenman Ringmer, Lewes Rd, Ringmer, East Sussex, BN8 5NA
Monthly Pub meeting at The Greenman Ringmer BN8 5NA
If you would like to attend please contact Chris Unsted eastsussex@mx5oc.co.uk Numbers need to be confirmed but no pre-ordering of food required.
Confirmed as at 24-2-2025
Chris and Heather
David and Avril
Pat and David
Keith and Jo
Paul C
Nigel and Louise.
Mike and Julie
Andie and Jackie
John and Ann
Helen and Richard
Brian and Christine
Martin
Miles and June
John and Rose
Phil and Georgina

Saturday 26th April 2025 Visit to Wings Aviation Museum near Handcross and then Lunch at The Thatched Inn Hassocks BN6 8DH
2025-04-26 | The Wings Museum, Unit 1 Bucklands Farm, Brantridge Ln, RH17 6JT, United Kingdom
A visit to the Wings Aviation Museum at Buckland Farm near Handcross. Meeting at 10.00am and followed by run and lunch at The Thatched Inn Hassocks.
This visit is kindly being organised by Martin and Nicky. Numbers will need to be confirmed to the Museum and for Lunch at the Thatched Inn and food will need to be pre-ordered.
Confirmed as at 28-1-2025
Martin and Nicky
Chris and Heather
Pat and David
Keith and Jo
Paul C
Nigel and Louise
John and Ann
Paul and Barbara
Brian and Christine
Miles and June
Phil and Brother
Gary and Wife.

Spring Tour to Torquay Devon 2 May - 9th May 2025. Now fully booked.
2025-05-02 - 2025-05-10 | Torquay, TLH Derwent Hotel, Belgrave Rd, Torquay, TQ2 5HS, United Kingdom
Paul has kindly offered again to organise a Spring Tour this time to Torquay in Devon staying at the Derwent Hotel and special group rate has been arranged. Max 20 cars.
Confirmed and Booked at 30th July 2024 closing date for room rate.
PaulChris and HeatherPaul and JaneMartin and NickyGraham and JoanKeith and JoBrian and ChristineFred and JudithHelen and RichardNigel and LouiseSimon and RhonaPat and DavidAlan and Amelia Miles and JuneDavid and TerriPaul and Barbara Nick and Davina

East Sussex and Downs - Meeting up with French Group Monday 19th May 2025
2025-05-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Bedfordshire
A French group of the MX5 Owners Club is travelling through our area and we have arranged to meet up with them for lunch at 12.15pm at Knepp Wilding Cafe at Dial Post

Saturday 31st May 2025. Treasure Hunt followed by Lunch at The Greenman Ringmer at 12.30pm
2025-05-31 | Meeting location Paradise Park Newhaven, Avis Road, Newhaven, BN9 0DH, United Kingdom
Our annual Treasure hunt followed by Lunch at The Greenman Ringmer East Sussex BN8 5NA.
Meeting from 9.30am on Saturday 31st May 2025 at Paradise Garden Centre Newhaven. The route will be approx 35 miles which will be handed out on the day with the treasure hunt questions. Cars will be set off at 5 minute intervals for then 35 mile run through several picturesque villages in East Sussex ending up at The Greenman Ringmer for lunch at 12.30pm.
Numbers will need to be confirmed to the Greenman so please contact Chris Unsted if you would like to attend.
Confirmed as at 28-1-2025
Chris and Heather
Pat and David
Keith and Jo
Paul C
Nigel and Louise
Mike and Julie
Andy and Jackie
Helen and Richard
Brian and Christine
Miles and June.

Wheels through the ages Classic car Show Burgess Hill Sunday 8th June 2025
2025-06-08 | To be confirmed
We will be having a MX5 Owners Club stand at this event this year.
Confirmed attending as at 24th Feb 2025
Chris
Helen & Richard
Brian and Christine
Martin and Nicky
Gary
Peter
We have spaces for another 2 cars.

East Sussex and Downs - French Boules at 11.00am Lancing Leisure Centre Saturday 14th June 2025
2025-06-14 | Lancing Leisure Centre BN15 0PH, BN15 0PH
Learn to play Boules with game after meeting at Lancing Leisure centre at 11.00am for 3 hours. Lunch venue TBC. Cost £4.00pp for hire of boules and soft sensible shoes to be worn.

East Sussex and Downs – Pub meeting The Thatched Inn Hassocks from 12.00pm
2025-06-28 12:00 - 15:30 | The Thatched Inn, Grand Ave, Hassocks, BN6 8DH, United Kingdom
Monthly Pub meeting at the Thatched Inn Hassocks. Booking required. Please contact Chris Unsted eastsussex@mx5oc.co.uk
Confirmed attending
Chris and Heather
Paul
John and Ann
Brian and Christine
Simon and Rhona
Nigel and Louise
John and Rose
David and Kasla
Graham
Marc
Helen
Gail
Martin and Nicky
Gary
David and Terri
Fred and Judith

East Sussex and Downs - Drive to Old Shoreham Fort and picnic on beach Thursday 3rd July 2025
2025-07-03 | Bedfordshire
Meeting at Newbridge Garden Centre Billingshurst RH12 3LN from 10.30am. Depart at 11.30am for drive down to Old Shoreham fort beach car park. BN43 5HY.
Charge 2 hours £1.30 4 hrs £2.80 MiPermit cashless parking code 702206
Please bring picnic and chairs as short walk from car park to beach.

East Sussex and Downs – Drive and visit to Borde Hill Gardens Haywards Heath Sunday 13th July 2025 NOW FULLY BOOKED
2025-07-13 10:30 - 17:00 | Borde Hill Gardens, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP, United Kingdom
A visit to Borde Hill Gardens, Haywards Heath being organised by Liz.
Meeting location Nottcutt garden centre , Common Lane, Ditchling BN6 8TN from 10.00am for departure at 10.45am. A short drive and planned arrival at 11.30am.
Cost £11 per a car and needs to be pre-booked. Please bring cash £11 in envelope that will be collected by Liz on the day.
We have an allocated car parking area and picnics are permitted in this area. Drinks can be obtained from the Cafe.

East Sussex and Downs – Cat Protection Fun Day and car show Sunday 20th July 2025. NOW FULL
2025-07-20 | Cat Protection Centre, Chelwood Gate, Wych Cross RH17 7TT
This popular event we have booked again for the car show with 10 places. Venue is the Cat Protection centre at Chelwood Gate, Lewes Road, RH17 7TT
Attending as at 24th June 2025
Chris and Heather
Helen and Richard
Gary and Jill
Peter Glennon
Paul C and Barbara
Paul and Gerry
John and Rose
Marc
Fred and Judith

East Sussex and Downs - Pub meeting The Squire & Horse Bury Green Wednesday 30th July at 7.00pm
2025-07-30 19:00 - 21:00 | The Squire & Horse, Bury, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1NS, United Kingdom
Pub meeting at Squire & Horse Booking required please contact Chris Unsted eastsussex@mx5oc.co.uk

East Sussex and Downs - Waldron Classic Car Show Sunday 10th August 2025 NOW FULL
2025-08-10 | Bedfordshire
We once again have booked a stand for 10 cars at this large classic car show at Waldron in East Sussex
Venue is The recreation Ground Waldron East Sussex TN21 0RB
Attending
Chris
Helen and Richard
Martin and Nicky
Gary and Jill
Peter
Stephen Bigg
Paul and Gerry
Fred and Judith
Victoria Prov + friend

East Sussex and Downs - Pub meeting The Woolpack Burgess Hill RH15 8TS Saturday 30th August 2025
2025-08-30 12:00 - 15:00 | The Woolpack, Howard Avenue, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8TS, United Kingdom
A new venue at The Woolpack, Howard Avenue, Burgess Hill RH15 8TS Booking required and food needs to pre-ordered.
Attending as at 24th June 2025
Chris and Heather
Keith and Jo
Brian and Christine
Martin and Nicky
Miles and June
Pat and David
Paul
Paul and Gerry
Julie and Mike
Helen and Richard
Marc
Nigel and Louise
John and Rose
Paul and Barbara
Liz
Fred and Judith
Graham

East Sussex and Downs – Pub meeting The Greenman Ringmer BN8 5NA Saturday 27th September at 12.00pm
2025-09-27 12:00 - 15:30 | The Greenman Ringmer, Lewes Rd, Ringmer, East Sussex, BN8 5NA
Monthly Pub meeting at The Greenman Ringmer East Sussex BN8 5NA. Booking required as numbers need to be confirmed but no pre-ordering of food required. Please contact Chris Unsted eastsussex@mx5oc.co.uk
Confirmed attending as at 24th June 2025
Chris and Heather
Paul
Brian and Christine
Helen
Martin and Nicky
Miles and June
David and Pat
Nigel and Louise
John and Rose
Liz

East Sussex and Downs – Joint run with East Sussex Jaguar Club Sunday 5th October 2025
2025-10-05 | Bedfordshire
MX-5 OC (East Sussex and Downs Area) & Jaguar Drivers Club Sussex Region Autumn Run – Sunday 5th October 2025
Starting Venue : Notcutts Garden Centre, Common Lane, Ditchling, BN6 8TN GPS : N50.935294 W000.107184 What3words : masses.swing.abode
Description of the Day : This year it is the turn of the MX-5 Owners Club (East Sussex & Downs Area) to organise our Annual Joint Autumn Run.
As with previous years we are starting at Notcutts Garden Centre, Ditchling for breakfast/ refreshments, where we have reserved the separate seating area within the self service Cafe from 10am – 12noon.
This year our end destination is Fort Newhaven, where we will end the run and visit the Fort, which has recently undergone renovation and installation of new exhibits as well as a new Cafe.
We understand there will be another Car Club on display inside the Fort on the Parade Ground, so we will park in the main public car park and walk into the Fort.
Timings on the Day :
9.30am Notcutts Garden Centre opens.
10am Refreshments /or breakfast at self Service Cafe, which is at the far end of the Garden Centre.
11.30am Staggered Departures from the Garden Centre for a scenic drive to the Fort.
12.30pm Approximate arrival time at the Fort. Walk from Car Park; Pass over Drawbridge & enter
Fort via Gift Shop. Explore the Fort at your own pace and leave when you wish to depart.
Further info via Newhaven Fort Website :
https://www.newhavenfort.org.uk/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb
Cost : £17.95 or £15.95 for 60+. £12.95 for Disabled persons and Carers are free.
Pre booking online is preferred by the Fort Admin, but you can pay on arrival.
If you pre-book you will receive an annual 12 month e-ticket, which allows you to pre-book repeat visits free of charge.
Further info & to buy online e-tickets here : – https://newhavenfort.digitickets.co.uk/tickets?theme=1857
Catering : There is a Cafe on site for refreshments, Toasties or light lunch.
If you think the weather will be OK, you can bring a picnic as there are picnic tables available within Fort.
Route details : There are no quizzes or competitions this year and the route details will be emailed to members taking part approx 2 weeks before the event to allow you to print & read through before the day.
There are 2 options for the drive to Newhaven and Option 2 allows you to avoid the steep and narrow ascent from Ditchling to Ditchling Beacon.
Please let me know if you are coming to this event : –
MX-5 OC East Sussex & Downs Area Coordinator Chris Unstead E : eastsussex@mx5oc.co.uk
Confirmed attending as at 24th June 2025 from MX5 Club
Chris and Heather
David
Paul
Martin and Nicky
Keith and Jo prov
Nigel and Louise

East Sussex and Downs - Simon and Rhona Mystery Drive in West Sussex Wednesday 15th October 2025
2025-10-15 | Bedfordshire
A mystery drive being organised by Simon and Rhona through villages and countryside in West Sussex. Route will be handed out on the day and starting location tbc.
Confirmed attending as at 24th June 2025
Simon and Rhona
Chris and Heather
Helen and Richard
Martin and Nicky
David and pat
Nigel and Louise
Keith and Jo prov

East Sussex and Downs – Kent explorer weekend Friday 24th-Monday 27th October 2025
2025-10-24 | Premier Inn Faversham
Planned weekend trip to North Kent for 3 nights staying at the Premier Inn Faversham from Friday 24th-Monday 27th October with proposed visits to Chatham Historic Dockyard on Saturday 25th October, Canterbury and Dover Castle and drives along north Kent coast.
Confirmed attending as at 24th February 2025 * confirm booked at Faversham Premier Inn
Chris and Heather *
Nigel and Louise *
John and Ann *
Martin and Nicky *
Andy and Jackie *
Russell and Lesley *
John and Rose *
Helen and Richard *
Paul *
Brian and Christine *
Graham and Joan
Miles and June
Nick and Davina
Andy and Jackie
Russel and Lesley
John and Rose
Helen and Richard
Paul
Pat and David
Brian and Christine
Paul and Jane
David and Terri
Paul and Barbara

East Sussex and Downs - Pub meeting The Woolpack Burgess Hill RH15 8TS Saturday 22nd November 2025
2025-11-22 | The Woolpack, Howard Avenue, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8TS, United Kingdom
Pub meeting at The Woolpack Burgess Hill. Pre-booking required and pre-ordering. Please let Chris Unsted know if you want to attend eastsussex@mx50c.co.uk
Confirmed as at 24th June 2025
Chris and Heather
Andy and Jackie
John and Ann
Hellen and Richard
Brian and Christine
Martin and Nicky
Miles and June
Paul
Julie and Mike
David and Pat
Marc
Nigel and Louise
John and Rose
Paul and Barbara
Liz

East Sussex and Downs – Christmas Lunch at The Squire & Horse Saturday 6th December 2025 at 12.00pm.
2025-12-06 12:00 - 16:00 | The Squire & Horse, Bury, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1NS, United Kingdom
Our Christmas Lunch at The Squire & Horse on Saturday 6th December 2025 at 12.00pm. Booking required and max number 40. Please confirm if you would like to attend Chris Unsted eastsussex@mx5oc.co.uk
Confirmed as at 24th June 2025
Chris and Heather
Martin and Nicky
Miles and June
Hellen and Richard
Paul
Julie and Mike
David and pat
Marc
Nigel and Louise
Paul and Barbara
Keith and Jo
David L
David and Terri
Liz
Fred and Judith
Barbara 27

East Sussex and Downs - Annual Charity Raffle Lunch
2026-01-31 12:00 - 16:30 | The Squire & Horse, Bury, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1NS, United Kingdom
Our annual charity raffle lunch to be held at the Squire & Horse on Saturday 31st January 2026 at 12.00pm. The raffle is in aid of the Chestnut Tree Children’s Hospice.
Please bring a raffle price and let us know if you would like to attend

East Sussex & Downs - Monthly Meet - The Squire & Horse
2026-02-10 19:00 - 21:30 | The Squire & Horse, Bury, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1NS, United Kingdom
Monthly pub meet at The Squire & Horse. Bury Common, Bury, RH20 1NS.
Note
Can everyone going on the Peak District Tour come to this Pub Meet for a chat after lunch and for Paul to hand out a printed copy of the Roadbook.
With many thanks to Chris for organising this Pub Meet.

East Sussex & Downs – Monthly Meet - The Woolpack
2026-02-28 12:00 - 15:00 | The Woolpack, Howard Avenue, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8TS, United Kingdom
Monthly pub meeting at The Woolpack at Burgess Hill. RH15 8TS
Saturday 28th February 2026 at 12.00pm
Pre-booking and ordering of food required so please let AC, Chris Unsted know if you want to attend on eastsussex@mx5oc.co.uk

East Sussex & Downs — Monthly Meet – The Green Man
2026-03-28 12:00 - 15:00 | The Green Man, Stanford, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9JD, United Kingdom
Monthly pub meeting at The Greenman at Ringmer East Sussex at 12.00pm.
No pre-ordering of food is required but numbers do need to be confirmed prior to date so please let AC, Chris Unsted know if you would like to attend.

East Sussex & Downs — Wey & Arun Canal Trip
2026-04-15 | Bedfordshire
A 90 minute canal trip being organised by Martin & Nicky on the Wey & Arun canal on Wednesday 15th April 2026.
Boat trip is at 11.30am and we have booked the boat with max number of 40. Picnic on the boat and cost is approx £15pp, but subject to the number as hire of the boat is £425.00.
Please let us know asap if you would like to attend as spaces will be limited to 40 max for the boat. Further details to be provided nearer the date.
