MX-5 Owners Club

South West Midlands – The Classic Motor Hub – Coffee & Classics Season Opener
2025-01-12 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | The Classic Motor Hub, Old Walls, Ablington, Bibury GL7 5FF, Old Walls, Ablington, Bibury, GL7 5FF, United Kingdom
It’s a new year and there’s no time for post Christmas blues. Our first event is on Sunday 12th January. This is open to all vehicles as we appreciate the weather can be temperamental at this time of the year. But braving the elements in your prized classic is very much encouraged!
This is officially our Season Opener, and will run like a Sunday Coffee & Classics event from 10am – 1pm. As usual, attendees will be in the fine company of many other cars and motorcycles, their owners and The Classic Motor Hub team.
As well as the wide variety of vehicles joining us, we offer full access to our award-winning showrooms, and have our Shop fully stocked with a great selection of automotive gifts and memorabilia. There’s always something exciting to see and plenty of conversation to be had with like-minded folk over a coffee, slice of cake or a bacon roll.
This event is strictly pre-book only. In order to comply with health and safety guidance, no visitors will be allowed entry on the day without a valid ticket. Tickets are per car/motorcycle, rather than per person. Please Note: We cannot offer refunds on tickets unless the decision is made to cancel the event. If you change your mind more than 2 weeks prior to an event please get in touch and we may be able to resell your place.
If you have any queries about registering or attending our Coffee and Classics events, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/…/theclassicmotorhub/1495972?

South West Midlands - Classic Motor Hub - Military Day
2025-02-02 10:00 - 13:00 | The Classic Motor Hub, Old Walls, Ablington, Bibury GL7 5FF, Old Walls, Ablington, Bibury, GL7 5FF, United Kingdom
Sunday 2nd February 2025: Classic Motor Hub – Military Day
Venue: Classic Motor Hub, Old Walls, Ablington, Bibury GL7 5FF
Time: 10:00 to 13:00
Meeting Point: To be Confirmed – on-site at 10:00 if not.
This event is strictly pre-book only. In order to comply with health and safety guidance, no visitors will be allowed entry on the day without a valid ticket. Tickets are per car/motorcycle, rather than per person. Please Note: We cannot offer refunds on tickets unless the decision is made to cancel the event. If you change your mind more than 2 weeks prior to an event please get in touch and we may be able to resell your place.
Book your tickets here:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theclassicmotorhub/1496103?
Please Note: They cannot offer refunds on tickets unless the decision is made to cancel the event. If you change your mind more than 2 weeks prior to an event please get in touch with The Motor Hub and they may be able to resell your place.
If you have any queries about registering or attending the Coffee and Classics events, don’t hesitate to get in touch with The Motor Hub.
https://classicmotorhub.com/car-events/

South West Midlands – February Monthly Meeting - The Queen Elizabeth Inn, Elmley Castle, WR10 3HS
2025-02-06 19:00 - 23:00 | The Queen Elizabeth Inn. Elmley Castle. WR10 3HS, Elmley Castle, Pershore, WR10 3HS, United Kingdom
Meet from 7:00 pm to eat – Food will be served from 7:15 prompt
Pre-Orders Required – choose from the following:
Two Local Faggots served with Mashed Potato, Garden Peas & Onion Gravy
Wholetail Scampi & Chips served with Garden Peas and Tartare Sauce
Gourmet Beef Burger with Cheese, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Skinny Fries & Burger Relish
Chicken & Mushroom Pie served with Chips, Seasonal Vegetables and Gravy
Vegetable Lasagne with Salad and Garlic Bread
*Gluten Free option available on request
Please send your pre-orders by Saturday February 1st to:
southwestmidlands@mx5oc.co.uk
Meeting will commence at 8:30pm

South West Midlands - Hook Norton Classics @ The Cotswold Lounge
2025-02-09 10:00 - 12:30 | The Cotswold Lounge, Unit 8A, Wychwood Business Centre, Shipton Under Wychwood OX7 6XU, Unit 8A, Wychwood Business Centre, Shipton Under Wychwood, OX7 6XU
Sunday 9th February 2025: Hook Norton Classics At The Cotswold Lounge
Venue: Cotswold Lounge, Unit 8A, Wychwood Business Centre, Shipton Under Wychwood OX7 6XU
Car Rally: 10:00 to 12:30
The Event Team will be on site to get you parked safely.
Don’t forget to bring your contact detail slip, we will have spares available. We need all our guests to supply their mobile numbers. Everyone who has visited us during 2024 will be familiar with this practice, possibly unique to Hooky Classics, and, happy to abide by it. (We don’t keep this information, you do). It’s a small piece of paper only showing your tel number, and you simply place it on your dash top, in a prominent position, just like you would display a car parking receipt. So we can contact you on site in an emergency.
We look forward to seeing you at The Cotswold Lounge.

South West Midlands – Monthly Drive Hosted By Gerard & Frances
2025-02-23 | The Queen Elizabeth Inn, Main St Elmley Castle, Pershore, WR10 3HS, Select a Country:
February 23rd 2025 Gerard & Frances

An Afternoon at the National Motorcycle Museum.
Date: Sunday 23rd February 2025
Start: Strawberry Fields / Hungry Horse, Charity Crescent, Evesham WR11 2UT
Time: 9:00 for breakfast / coffee.
Depart: 10:00 – 10:15
Finish: The National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ (M42/J6)

Distance: 58 miles
For Route Directions and maps go to:
South West Midlands Area, MX-5 Owners’ Club
PLEASE DO NOT PRINT THE ROUTE OR DOWNLOAD SAT NAV DETAILS UNTIL SATURDAY NIGHT.
The route is subject to final revision on Saturday morning due to roadworks.

Useful Information:
Entry price for the museum is £12 each for groups over 10 so this should be the price for us. Entry to the cafe is allowed for those who do not want to go round the museum.
The National Motorcycle Museum is recognised as the finest and largest British motorcycle museum in the world. It occupies an 8-acre site in Bickenhill, Solihull, England and holds over 1,000 motorcycles from 171 different manufacturers spanning no less than three centuries.
One of the biggest attractions for many guests is the comprehensive cross-section of British machines, spanning the “60 Glorious Year” of motorcycle manufacturing in this country.
There is a cafe at the museum serving food such as hot snacks, soup, rolls, paninis, cold sandwiches, cakes etc (only cakes after 3pm) with hot and cold drinks. (it is not a restaurant).
Be aware that food / drinks are not allowed into the museum halls.
The National Motorcycle Museum Website:
http://www.nationalmotorcyclemuseum.co.uk/
Suggested meal afterwards at the Toby Carvery Knowle, 1635 Warwick Rd, Knowle, Solihull B93 9AH. Exit the motorcycle museum taking the first sliproad onto the M42, take the first junction (J5), first exit and the Toby Carvery is 1 mile on the left.
You can book in advance or turn up on the day.
Tables can be booked here:
https://www.tobycarvery.co.uk/restaurants/midlands/knowlesolihull/tablebooking/#/

South West Midlands – March Monthly Meeting
2025-03-06 19:00 - 23:00 | Gupshill Manor, Gloucester Rd, Tewkesbury, GL20 5SY, Select a Country:
Meet from 7:00 pm to eat
Meeting will commence at 8:30 pm
Please send any agenda items you wish to discuss to:
southwestmidlands@mx5oc.co.uk

South West Midlands - Cotswold Barn Quiz Night
2025-03-07 18:30 - 23:00 | Cotswold Barn. GL56 0QZ Moreton in Marsh, United Kingdom, GL56 0QZ Moreton in Marsh, United Kingdom, GL56 0QZ, United Kingdom
Event by David Westwood and MX-5 Owners Club – South West Midlands

Cotswold Barn

Group · Members of MX-5 Owners Club – South West Midlands

Friends with Fives (Also known as Gina, Dave, Paul, Pam, Julie & Gary) invite you to a quiz night at Cotswold Barn.Following on from our famous victory at Mulberry Inn can you put a team together to challenge us!Get your team together and let Cotswold Barn know you wish to join in – First Come First Served!Telephone: 01451 830469
Details Below:Join us for our first ever Quiz Night at Cotswold Barn!FRIDAY 7th MARCHGet ready for an evening filled with fun and laughter, hosted by our very own Bernard! Gather your friends, form a team (minimum of 2 people), and put your trivia skills to the test for just £2.50 per person. An exciting prize await the winners!Don’t forget to bring some extra pennies for our raffle for a chance to win even more prizes.Enjoy a selection of hot and cold drinks, including alcohol, plus delicious homemade cakes and nibbles available for purchase throughout the night.Doors open at 6:30pm, and the quiz kicks off at 7pm. Everyone is welcome, so come on down for a fantastic evening at Cotswold Barn.Booking is not required, but on a first come first served basis. Limited spaces available so don’t miss out. If you’d like to give us a heads up that you’ll be attending with your team, we’d greatly appreciate it!We can’t wait to see you there!

South West Midlands - Hook Norton Classics @ The Cotswold Lounge
2025-03-09 10:00 - 12:30 | The Cotswold Lounge, Unit 8A, Wychwood Business Centre, Shipton Under Wychwood OX7 6XU, Unit 8A, Wychwood Business Centre, Shipton Under Wychwood, OX7 6XU
Sunday 9th March 2025: Hook Norton Classics At The Cotswold Lounge
Venue: Cotswold Lounge, Unit 8A, Wychwood Business Centre, Shipton Under Wychwood OX7 6XU
Car Rally: 10:00 to 12:30
The Event Team will be on site to get you parked safely.
Don’t forget to bring your contact detail slip, we will have spares available. We need all our guests to supply their mobile numbers. Everyone who has visited us during 2024 will be familiar with this practice, possibly unique to Hooky Classics, and, happy to abide by it. (We don’t keep this information, you do). It’s a small piece of paper only showing your tel number, and you simply place it on your dash top, in a prominent position, just like you would display a car parking receipt. So we can contact you on site in an emergency.
We look forward to seeing you at The Cotswold Lounge.

South West Midlands - British GT Championship - Media Launch Day
2025-03-21 | Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, NN12 8TL, United Kingdom
Friday 21st March 2025: British GT Championship Media Launch Day
Venue: Silverstone – Entry FOC
Time: TBA
This is the official British GT Media Day on Friday 21 March, a day for the teams and drivers to test on track ahead of the championship season. The Free of Charge tickets are for Friday 21 March only and do not include tickets to the British GT event itself.
For further information and to book FOC tickets click here:
https://www.silverstone.co.uk/events/british-gt-championship

South West Midlands - A Meal at the Pudding Club Hosted by Gavin Coulthard
2025-03-21 18:00 - 23:00 | The Pudding Club Three Ways Hotel, Chipping Campden GL55 6SB
Friday 21st March 2025: Meal at The Pudding Club Mickleton
Venue: The Pudding Club, Mickleton, GL55 6SB
Time: 18:30 latest
At the last meeting Gavin indicated that he would like to visit the Pudding Club which is held at the Three Ways Hotel in Mickleton, not far from Evesham. He has booked for Friday 21/3 and if anyone would like to join us they would be most welcome to do so. I will attach a link to the hotel
Enjoy a whole evening’s entertainment starting with a glass of Bucks Fizz and a jovial introduction by The Pudding Master followed by a light main course of either Chicken, Fish or our Vegetarian option and then the Parade of Seven Traditional Puddings, with all its noise and ceremony, the aim is to taste them all and then to vote for your favourite pudding of the night over coffee. Guests depart certificates in hand!
The cost of an evening at the Pudding Club® is £47.95 per guest, booking is essential. To create a fun and informal atmosphere guests sit together on larger tables. Pudding Club® can only be booked direct. Please phone to check current availability and to make a booking or via our booking platform below. We do require full pre-payment for Pudding Club meetings at time of booking. All pre-payments are non-refundable.
If you want to book give them a ring and say you would like to sit with Gavin and other MX5 Club members and that should ensure we are sitting together. I have briefed reception that other club members might call.To book call 01386 438429 or email reception@themickleton.co.uk, for more information on the Pudding Club click the link below:
https://threewayshousehotel.com/the-pudding-club/

South West Midlands – March Monthly Drive Hosted By Sarah Crane
2025-03-23 | The Queen Elizabeth Inn, Main St Elmley Castle, Pershore, WR10 3HS, Select a Country:
March 23rd 2025 Sarah
Revving Through Rococo: A drive to Painswick Gardens

Date: Sunday 23rd March 2025
Start: Sam’s Cotswold Kitchen, Unit 1, Ashton House Business Park, A46, Ashton Under Hill, Wr11 7qp
Time: 9:00 for breakfast
Briefing: 10:15
Depart: 10:30
Intermediate Stop: Cotswold Lounge Unit 8a, Wychwood Business Centre, Shipton-Under-Wychwood, OX7 6XU
Depart: 12:30-13:00
Finish: Painswick Rococo Gardens, Gloucester Road, Painswick, Stroud GL6 6TH

Distance: 80 miles

Drive route & maps can be found at:
South West Midlands Area, MX-5 Owners’ Club

Drive Options:
Sam’s Cotswold Kitchen is between the BP Garage and the caravan park on the A46 . There is also a Sam’s Cotswold Kitchen sign on the fence.
Google maps link here:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/aTEUg7bSJKAeXSDh9
Sam has asked if we can give them an indication of the number of people who would like breakfast beforehand.
The intermediate stop is for Coffee And Cake at the Cotswold Lounge, again they would appreciate an indication of the number of cars in advance.
The Cotswold Lounge Website link is here:
https://www.thecotswoldlounge.co.uk/

Useful Information:
We should arrive at the gardens around 14:00. They suggest to allow 2 hours for a visit. There should be hundreds of thousands of daffodils in flower by the time we go so hopefully it will look very spring like! It closes at 5pm and dogs are welcome on short leads.
Sensible footwear is strongly recommended. The Garden itself was built in a hidden valley almost 300 years ago. Paths can be both a bit steep and uneven. The steepest slopes all have handrails, and there are 45 benches dotted around the Garden for if/when you need to rest. There is a coffee wagon / café, small garden centre and shop plus toilets.
People can either buy their tickets on the day or on-line here
https://rococogarden.digitickets.co.uk/tickets

The Gardens Website link is here:
https://www.rococogarden.org.uk/
Suggested meal afterwards at the BEEFEATER TWELVE BELLS, WITCOMBE, GL3 4SS.
You can book in advance or turn up on the day.
Tables can be booked here:
https://www.beefeater.co.uk/en-gb/locations/gloucestershire/twelve-bells/book

South West Midlands - NEC Classic Car & Restoration Show - Three Day Event
2025-03-23 | NEC, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT
Friday 21st – Sunday 23rd March 2025: NEC Classic Car & Restoration Show
Venue: NEC BIRMINGHAM
The Club will be exhibiting at the NEC Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show.
This is great hands on show with plenty to see and do, if you are interested in restoring your MX-5 come along and visit us at the show.
MEMBERS DISCOUNT CODE – (You must be logged on to the MX5OC forum to view the code)
Click Here to get your MX5OC discount code.
Your club code unlocks a £3.50 discount for members of single-day adult advance ticket prices on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. It also gives a £2 discount off other ticket types. See website link below for more show details and pricing.
Valid on advance ticket sales only, available online until midnight on Thursday 20 March 2025 at
https://www.necrestorationshow.com

South West Midlands - Cotswold Barn Car & Bike Meet
2025-04-02 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-07 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Cotswold Barn. GL56 0QZ Moreton in Marsh, United Kingdom, GL56 0QZ Moreton in Marsh, United Kingdom, GL56 0QZ, United Kingdom
Event by Cotswold Barn

A424, GL56 0QZ Moreton in Marsh, United Kingdom

Please join us every 1st Wednesday of the month, (weather permitting) from 5pm.Throughout the year we host a variety of motor events: from classic motors, souped up rides, through to modern day supercars. ALL events can be found on our website.These events can be attended by all who own or have an interest in specialist motors or for those who simply want to come along and enjoy the spectacle in a picturesque countryside setting. If you have a keen interest in photography either amateur and professional, we encourage you to visit on one of our evenings and share your captures with us via our social media channels.Our Evening Meets are FREE to attend but we ask that you please support our family business, so these events can continue, by purchasing food and/or drink on the night! We will be serving takeaway food including our renowned Lashford Sausage Baps, or our vegan alternative warm Vegetable Samosas. We are fully licensed and we have a specially chosen selection of local beers and ciders as well as a variety of soft beverages available. We have a number of seasoned marshals who will direct you to a designated parking area.We look forward to welcoming you to Cotswold Barn Evening Car & Bike Meets in 2025 and seeing a great mix of all different cars and bikes.

South West Midlands – April Monthly Meeting – The Yorkshire Grey
2025-04-03 19:00 - 23:00 | The Yorkshire Grey, Worcester Rd, Earls Croome, WR8 9DA, United Kingdom
Meet from 7:00 pm to eat
Meeting will commence at 8:30 pm
Please send any agenda items you wish to discuss to:
southwestmidlands@mx5oc.co.uk
The Yorkshire Grey are providing a full menu for our next meeting.

They will however require Pre-Orders selected from the menu below.
Please send your name and choices to Gina via the SWM email: southwestmidlands@mx5oc.co.uk or by responding to this post.
Deadline for orders is Monday 31st March

DO NOT contact the pub direct – they will not accept your order

Thanks in advance

Yorkshire Grey Meeting Menu

South West Midlands - The Classic Motor Hub - April Coffee & Classics
2025-04-06 10:00 - 13:00 | The Classic Motor Hub, Old Walls, Ablington, Bibury GL7 5FF, Old Walls, Ablington, Bibury, GL7 5FF, United Kingdom
Sunday 6th April 2025: Classic Motor Hub – Coffee & Classics
Venue: Classic Motor Hub, Old Walls, Ablington, Bibury GL7 5FF
Time: 10:00 to 13:00
Meeting Point: To be Confirmed – on-site at 10:00 if not.
They’ll have live music and a delicious breakfast to offer you with full-access to the showrooms and shop.
This event is strictly pre-book only. In order to comply with health and safety guidance, no visitors will be allowed entry on the day without a valid ticket. Tickets are per car/motorcycle, rather than per person. Please Note: We cannot offer refunds on tickets unless the decision is made to cancel the event. If you change your mind more than 2 weeks prior to an event please get in touch and we may be able to resell your place.
Book your tickets here:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theclassicmotorhub/1496104?
Please Note: They cannot offer refunds on tickets unless the decision is made to cancel the event. If you change your mind more than 2 weeks prior to an event please get in touch with The Motor Hub and they may be able to resell your place.
If you have any queries about registering or attending the Coffee and Classics events, don’t hesitate to get in touch with The Motor Hub.
https://classicmotorhub.com/car-events/

South West Midlands - 2025 Japfest Silverstone
2025-04-13 | Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, NN12 8TL, United Kingdom
Join the Club on display at Japfest Silverstone 2025 – Club Display Packages Now Available!
MX5OC Club Stand Booking Code: JFS25-254
How to book your tickets:

Click Here to reach the ticket page.
After entering your details, please select ‘YES’ to attend as a part of a club.
This will then prompt you to enter the code you were given above.
You can then proceed to book your club tickets and add ons as required.

Please ensure you select a display entry ticket if you or your members wish to display their car.
The Club ticket prices:

Club Driver Entry Ticket £25.00
Club Passenger Entry Ticket £25.00
Adult Camping Ticket £15.00

Japfest Showguide RRP £5.00. Free with advanced ticket. Please select your Showguide while making your order.
CLUB DEADLINE: Midnight on Monday 17th March 2025
**Tickets sold out in record time last year, book early!
Over 50% of tickets have been sold by 13 November 2024!
https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/t/japfest-silverstone-13-april-2025/146200

South West Midlands - British Touring Car Championship Media Launch
2025-04-15 | Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2BN, United Kingdom
uesday 15th April 2025: British Touring Car Championship Media Launch
Venue: Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2BN
Price: Entry FOC
Time: TBA
The 2025 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) will host its formal Season Launch at Donington Park on Tuesday 15 April.
The midweek event will be free to enter for spectators wishing to see next season’s challengers in the metal. The traditional pre-season event will feature six hours of on-circuit testing and will represent a first opportunity for many fans to see new car-driver combinations and the latest liveries in action.
The Donington Season Launch will follow the BTCC’s traditional pre-season media activities a day prior, with the competitors taking part in interviews with ITV Sport, the BTCC Media Team, Kwik Fit and other official partners. Then the Season Launch itself with early morning photos.
Fans will then be able to enter the circuit to enjoy the final official pre-season test, as the teams and drivers aim to head into the competitive campaign in good form. Visitors will also be welcome to take part in a free pitlane walkabout during the day, allowing them to meet the drivers, take a closer look at the latest cars and start the 2025 autograph collection!
More details of the event will be shared in the coming weeks and months.
For further information and to book FOC tickets click here:
https://www.donington-park.co.uk/news/2024/oct/30

South West Midlands – Weston super Mare – Pageant of Transport
2025-04-20 | Weston super Mare – Sea Front, BS23 1AT
Sunday 20th April 2025: Pageant of Transport – Weston-Super-Mare Sea Front.

Venue: Beach Lawns, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1AT
Time: 09:00 – 17:00 (Cars need to be on site by 09:30)
Meeting Point: Michaelwood Services M5 Southbound
Depart: 08:00 to drive down and park together
For details about the Pageant click here

Arrival on site no later than 09:30
The event is situated on the beach lawns in Weston-super-Mare right next to the seafront. Traditionally it has been a show for classic cars but as its Pageant of Transport they would like to see a whole variety of transport options. Cars, motorbikes, tractors, lorries, buses & military vehicles. Anything of interest is certainly welcome.
Vehicle entry onto the lawns is £7.50 per vehicle per day (plus .75 booking fee).
The event is run by and in aid of which is Weston-super-Mare Sea Cadets and Royal Marine Cadets.
Tickets are on sale now via the web site below on a first come first served basis.
There is also an option to buy a commemorative plaque (£7.50) online with your entry tickets, the commemorative plaques will be available to pick up at the Sea Cadets tents over the event day so just bring a copy of your ticket so we can hand over your plaque to you.
Note: The pageant is over two days so make sure you select tickets for SUNDAY 20th April. You need to put SWM MX5 Owners Club in the car club box to be parked with the club.
Please order your tickets online at
https://www.ticketebo.co.uk/wsmseacadets/pageant-of-transport-2025
Please take time to select the correct ticket option for your day that you want to attend and which vehicle you are bringing as we cannot issue refunds on the tickets due to the low cost of them. If you do encounter any mistakes or a change of circumstances and need to bring a different vehicle please make contact at the earliest opportunity by email.
Commemorative Plaque
After clicking Buy Now you will be given the option to purchase a commemorative plaque with the proceeds going to the Sea Cadets. These are to be collected when you attend the show, ideally by 12 midday where possible.
There will also be space for people who want to turn up and pay on the day (£10.00) but space may be limited and would ask if you pay on the day then to use cash as there will be limited card machines.
If anyone has any question please do not hesitate to contact them via email at pageantoftransport@outlook.com and keep an eye on their social media channels for all of the latest update.
https://www.facebook.com/PageantofTransport

South West Midlands – April Monthly Drive – 5's Celebrate National Drive It Day – Hosted By David & Gina
2025-04-27 | The Queen Elizabeth Inn, Main St Elmley Castle, Pershore, WR10 3HS, Select a Country:
April 27th 2025 David & Gina

5’s Celebrate National Drive it Day 2025

Date: Sunday 27th April 2025
Start: Apple Tree Kitchen, Pitlands Farm, Clifton Upon Teme, WR6 6DX
Time: 09:00 For Tea Coffee and Breakfast
Briefing: 10:30
Depart: 10:45 In groups
Mid Point: Brobury House Gardens & Cafe, Bredwardine Hill, Brobury, HR3 6BS
Depart: Depart: 14:45 – 15:00 onwards
Finish: The Blue Bell Inn. Barnard’s Green. Malvern. WR14 3QP

Distance: 83 miles

Useful Information:
National Drive it Day was created by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs in 2005. It is the occasion when historic vehicle enthusiasts and the public at large have the opportunity to celebrate the One Thousand Mile Trial organised in 1900 to prove the viabilty of the motor vehicle.
Its also a chance to raise awareness and support amongst the public for the historic vehicle movement and keeping transport heritage on UK roads.
In aid of Childline & the NSPCC
Drive it Day plates can be ordered via the following link:
https://driveitday.co.uk/shop

Drive Options:
The drive is in two parts, the first ending at Brobury House & Gardens where the entrance fee is £8.00 for SWM Club members. You may spend as much time as you wish exploring the venue.
There will be a reserved parking area for the club.
The gardens were originally laid out in the 1880s when the house was constructed situated along the banks of the River Wye by Bredwardine Bridge.
Any one wishing to have lunch at the Brobury House Cafe, are advised to pre-order from their menu:
https://broburyhouse.co.uk/garden-cafe/
Drinks & cakes can just be ordered on arrival.
The drive will conclude at The Blue Bell Inn, Barnard’s Green, Malvern, WR14 3QP
Members wishing to eat there MUST BOOK A TABLE for themselves – no need for pre orders.
Telephone: 01684 575031
https://www.bluebellinnpub.co.uk/

Drive Route & Sat Nav Instructions Can Be Found:South West Midlands Area, MX-5 Owners’ Club

South West Midlands – May Monthly Meeting - The Old Court Hotel
2025-05-01 19:00 - 23:00 | Old Court Hotel, Symonds Yat West, Whitchurch, Ross on Wye, HR9 6DA, United Kingdom

South West Midlands – Donington Historic Festival
2025-05-04 | Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2BN, United Kingdom
Club bookings are now open for Donington Historic Festival, MX-5 Owners Club members able to pick up an adult ticket for all three days from just £22.50.
This early bird offer is available until the end of January and includes an infield parking pass for your MX-5.
One of the showpiece events in the UK’s historic motorsport calendar, Donington Historic Festival, is taking place from Friday, 2 May to Sunday, 4 May with three days packed full of retro racing.
Watch as hundreds of classic machines take to the track to celebrate Donington’s rich history, from the pre-war days of Grand Prix racing in the 1930s to the age of endurance legends and touring cars. These evocative machines will compete across a series of categories, including an all-new GT3 Legends series, transporting spectators through decades of motorsport heritage.
Details of the MX5OC booking discount etc. can be found at
https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/t/2025-donington-historic-festival-2-4-may/146999

South West Midlands - South Wales Car Show - Chepstow
2025-05-04 | Chepstow Racecourse
Venue: Chepstow Racecourse
Time: 10:00 – 15:00
Meeting Point: TBA
Meeting Time: TBA
A Car Show in South Wales based at Chepstow Racecourse. The day will be a mixture of various vehicles on display including Supercars, commercial, vintage, car clubs, motor cycles and much more.
As well as cars we will offer something for the whole family including bars, street food, kids corner, live music, entertainment, craft stalls and local produce.
All funds raised will help fund the amazing work of our local hospice, St David’s Hospice Care.
More details can be found at http://www.southwalescarshow.co.uk/

South West Midlands - Wheelnuts Classic Car Show - Stroud
2025-05-04 | St Rose’s School Stratford Lawn, Stroud, GL5 4AP, GL5 4AP, United Kingdom
Sunday 04th May 2024: Wheelnuts Classic Car Show 2025 – Stroud
Venue: St Rose’s School Stratford Lawn, Stroud, GL5 4AP
Time: 11:00 – 16:00 (Cars need to be on site by 09:30)
This has been a regular event on the SWM calendar and has been well received by members.
The annual classic motor show known as ‘Wheelnuts’ is staged in the beautiful grounds of St Rose’s each spring. It has become a very popular event attracting large numbers of owners, with their unique and magnificent vehicles, as well as a large and appreciative crowd of admirers and enthusiasts. Together they celebrate all that is excellent in motor transport down through the ages.
The event has raised substantial funds which has allowed St Rose’s and St Martin’s, along with help from the Variety Club of Great Britain, to replace its aged minibuses. Their children and students use them to go out and about in the community, visiting places of interest, attend sports events and take part in other leisure activities.
For this year you will need to get in touch with them directly if you’d like to show your car.
Contact: wheelnuts@stroses.org.uk
For more information check their website page:
https://stroses.org.uk/wheelnuts-classic-car-show/
and facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/stroseswheelnuts/

South West Midlands - MX-5 Owners Club - Spring Rally
2025-05-11 | Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds, LS17 9LQ, United Kingdom
Venue: Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG
Time: 10:00 – 17:00
Meeting Point: TBA
Meeting Time: TBA
More details to follow when available.
Information on the venue can be found at https://harewood.org/

South West Midlands – May Monthly Drive – Hosted By Andy & James
2025-05-25 | Castle Combe Circuit, Castle Combe, Upper Castle Combe,, Chippenham, SN14 7EY, United Kingdom
May 25th 2025 Andy & James

Severn Aside
Date: Sunday 25th May 2025
Start: Hen & Dot Cafe, Flanesford Priory, Goodrich, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 6HZ
Time: 9am for breakfast/cake/coffee.
Depart: 9:45am (10:00am latest)
Coffee break: Dobbies Garden Centre, Milbury Heath, Thornbury, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 8QH
Time: 11:00am for coffee/cake
Depart: 12:00pm (12:35pm latest)
Finish: Wholly Gelato, Barhouse Farm, Gloucester, GL2 3NT
AND / OR (2 miles further on):
Finish: The Pilot Inn, Sellars Rd, Hardwicke, Gloucester, GL2 4QD
Time: 13:00

Distance: 65 miles

Drive Options:
The drive is in two parts, the first ending at Dobbies Garden Centre where we will spend around one hour for coffee and cakes.
You have a choice of venue for the second part which are just 2 miles apart. Firstly we call in to “Wholly Gelato” where award-winning milk and gelato are both produced fresh on the farm. Unlike traditional ice-cream, their gelato contains a higher concentration of milk (over 65% in every scoop) as well as less cream, less air, and no egg, ensuring a clean and smooth texture on the palate.
A two mile drive further on takes you to The Pilot Inn.
Further information on Wholly Gelato can be seen on their website at:

https://www.whollygelato.co.uk/

Members wishing to eat at The Pilot Inn MUST BOOK A TABLE for themselves – no need for pre orders.
Telephone: 01452 690807
https://www.pilotinn.co.uk/home

Drive route and Sat Nav instructions can be found at: https://swm.mx5oc.co.uk/drives.html

South West Midlands - Great Vintage Fly in Weekend - Cotswold Airport
2025-06-01 09:00 - 17:00 | Cotswold Airport, GL7 6BA
Great Vintage Fly In Weekend – 31st May & 1st June

Venue: The Control Tower, Cotswold Airport, GL7 6BA Kemble, United Kingdom

A fantastic FREE weekend planned at Cotswold Airport. An opportunity to get close to beautiful vintage visiting aircraft, classic cars and lots more.
The airport including AV8 Restaurant and Negus will be open from 9am until 5pm both days.

South West Midlands – June Monthly Meeting – The Queen Elizabeth Inn
2025-06-05 19:00 - 23:00 | The Queen Elizabeth Inn. Elmley Castle. WR10 3HS, Elmley Castle, Pershore, WR10 3HS, United Kingdom
Meet from 7:00 pm to eat – Food will be served from 7:30pm
See Menu at https://swm.mx5oc.co.uk/meetings.htm
Food Pre-Orders Required – Send to southwestmidlands@mx5oc.co.uk by no later than Friday 30th May
Meeting will commence at 8:30 pm

South West Midlands - BRSCC Mazda MX-5 Championship
2025-06-08 | Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2BN, United Kingdom
Saturday/Sunday 7-8th June 2025: BRSCC Mazda MX-5 Championship
Venue: Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2BN
Time: TBA
Meeting Point: To be Confirmed
Information can be found by clicking the following link:

https://brscc.co.uk/events/brscc-2025-donington-park-summer-race-weekend/
