MX-5 Owners Club

North West - Social Evening to include NW Air Ambulance Presentation
2025-03-26 18:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Crown at Worthington, Platt Lane, Standish, WN1 2XF, United Kingdom
This will be our first evening social meeting of 2025 back at the Crown at Worthington. We will continue with our monthly socials on the last Wednesday of the the month upto and including October 2025.
At this social we welcome members of the North West Air Ambulance Charity who will give a presentation on the Air Ambulance life saving impact in the North West.
Meeting commences at 6.30pm if eating, briefing and presentation 8.00pm.
If you are a new member or looking to join and wish to attend, please ask for Mike or Steve.
Look forward to seeing you there.

North West – Back of Skiddaw
2025-04-02 | Carnforth Truck Stop, M6 at J35, LA5 9RQ, United Kingdom
Phil and Lindsay have organised this terrific Wednesday mid-week run into the Lake District where lunch will be taken in the magnificent market town of Keswick.

We meet at Carnforth Truck Haven (LA5 9RQ) at 10am for a 10.30am start.

This first part of the run will take approx 1hr 20mins.
We begin by heading north on the A6 through the Lyth Valley to Bowness on Windermere and then over the Kirkstone Pass to Ullswater. Travelling alongside the shore of lake Ullswater we make our way to the Rheged Visitors Centre (CA11 0DQ), which has a café, shops & toilets, with plenty of free parking. We will stop here for a 45 minutes comfort break.

This second part of the run will take approx 1hr. On leaving the Rheged Centre we travel west along the A66 before turning off to Mungrisdale and driving around the rear of Blencathra and Skiddaw Mountains, to Keswick. We park at the Keswick Rugby Club carpark (CA12 5EG). The carpark has plenty of spaces (card or coins) and it’s a short walk to the town centre where there are many pubs and cafes for lunch. 1.5 hour stop.

This third part of the run will take approx 1hr.
On leaving Keswick we take the scenic route along the A591 through Ambleside and finish at Crooklands Hotel (LA7 7NW) near Kendal.
Hope everyone enjoys the run and can join us for a drink before travelling home. Junction 36 on the M6 is nearby.

Tulip maps are available by clicking on the “Back O Skiddaw” button below, also available on our Facebook page.
Back O Skiddaw Final

North West – Cumbria Drive
2025-04-13 09:15 - 16:00 | The Longlands Inn, Tewitfield, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 1JH, United Kingdom
Irwin and Edwina have arranged a beautiful scenic run through Cumbria where a thoroughly enjoyable time is sure to be had. It is hoped this exciting event will be of particular interest to members residing in the upper northern area of the NW region.

Meeting at The Longlands Inn, Tewitfield, Carnforth; LA6 1JH, for coffee from 09:15 we shall depart at 10:00 prompt for the first of three legs. Of around one hour in duration (41 miles) we head North on the A6 through Milnthorpe and on via Kendal and Shap to Abbots Lodge Jersey Ice Cream Parlour, at Clifton, near Penrith; CA10 2HD, where there will be a 45minute stop for you to enjoy a delicious high quality jersey ice cream – or another coffee! We aim to arrive around 11:00 and leave by 11:45 latest.

We will continue North for a further 46 miles on some great ‘B’ roads via Lowther Park, Pooley Bridge and Hutton-in-the-Forrest to The Greenhill Hotel; CA7 8LS, near Wigton where lunch has been arranged which needs to be ordered in advance. See below. We aim to arrive about 13:00 and leave by 14:30 latest.

The final leg of 50 miles will take us back South via Caldbeck, Matterdale, Kirkstone Pass, Bowness on through Windermere finishing at around 16:00 at The Gilpin Bridge Inn, at Levens; LA8 8EP where you have the option of joining your fellow members for a farewell drink before easily heading home North or South via the M6.

The lunch menu will be posted in the ‘Files’ tab on our Facebook page. If you cannot access this please e mail northwest@mx5oc.co.uk and we will send you the details Make your meal selections and e mail your choices to edwinaaldren@yahoo.co.uk by Sunday 30th March. Payment can be made on the day.

IMPORTANT
If you order food and for whatever reason you cannot attend the event could you please e mail Edwina before Friday 11th April to cancel your order. After this date call The Greenhill Hotel directly on 016973 43304. The hotel will not accept cancellations on the day of the event. Failure to cancel will result in the hotel requiring full payment. Also, please advise Edwina if you require tea or coffee (£2.95) at The Longlands Inn meeting point.

Cumbria Drive 13 April – UPDATE
If you are attending could you please advise Edwina if you require meals at The Greenhill Hotel (see file tab for menu) and coffee/tea at The Longlands Hotel by Monday 24th March latest (and not by 30th March as previously advised). Both hotels will be busy and it is important that we advise them of our numbers soonest.
Also, the final part of the run and finishing point has been amended so that we avoid the busy centres of Bowness and Windermere. This will reduce the overall distance by 12 miles. The Tulip maps which will be published shortly will reflect the amended rout

Tulip Maps will be available shortly on our Facebook page.

The Greenhill Hotel Menu

North West –Inter Area Event at The Avro Heritage Museum
2025-04-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Avro Heritage Museum, Chester Rd, Woodford, Stockport, SK7 1AG, United Kingdom
The Ultimate Avro Vulcan Experience

A unique opportunity to visit the Avro Heritage Museum where it is possible to have a photo of our North West MX-5 OC members cars under the wings of the iconic Avro Vulcan XM603

This event has been organised by the Area Coordinators of the North West, Peaks and Pennines,Tyne Tees,and Yorkshire Ridings.

The Avro Heritage Museum preserves the legacy of Alliot Verdon-Roe and his company A.V.Roe & Co. Located on the former Woodford Aerodrome, near Stockport, the site saw the production of famous aircraft including the Lancaster, Vulcan, Nimrod and BAE 146.

The Heritage Museum is packed with fascinating exhibits and home to the only example of an all white Vulcan bomber. There are many activities on offer including a Vulcan Simulator and other hands on equipment. The museum has a small cafe with views of the mighty Vulcan bomber standing proudly outside. There should also be a Burger Van on the car park and there is a local garden centre just opposite the museum entrance which has an excellent restaurant and menu to suit all.

The museum is entirely self funded, relying on admission fees and staffed by volunteers, many of whom worked at Woodford. We have a much reduced admission fee of only £10 per car plus voluntary contributions if using the simulator etc.

We meet at Lymm Services, WA13 0SP, 10:00am for a 10:30 start. There will be a short organised drive of 45 minutes to the museum to arrive approximately 11:15am. Make your own way home from the museum.

Click on the highlighted link below for the Tulip map which is also available on our Facebook page.

Avro Heritage Museum

North West - Social Evening
2025-04-30 18:30 - 22:00 | Crown at Worthington, Platt Lane, Standish, WN1 2XF, United Kingdom
Details to follow

North West – Drive to 2025 Spring Rally – Harewood House
2025-05-11 | Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds, LS17 9LQ, United Kingdom
If you are attending the Spring Rally at Harewood House, full details can be found in the April edition of Soft Top Hardtop magazine on page 6. Also included is a green pass to enable free access for members.

I have planned a simple drive to Harewood House and if you would like to join a North West convoy, we will be meeting at KFC car park, A59 Clitheroe, BB7 9FL, 08:30 for a 09:00 start. Directions will be posted on Facebook and OC website shortly.

Alternatively you can make your own way to Harewood House, Postcode LS17 9LQ. Entrance is on the A61. I recommend you don’t arrive too early to avoid the initial queue.

I have attached revised directions to Harewood House due to road closures around Otley and the North Leeds Area for the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon and Half Marathon. These revised directions should not be affected.

Hope to see you there.
Revised Directions to Harewood House

North West – Yorkshire Dales, Black Sheep Brewery Tour and Lunch
2025-05-15 | Black Sheep Brewery, Fearby Road, Masham, HG4 4ES, United Kingdom
A drive into the Yorkshire Dales is a favourite for the North West Group. On this occasion we have mixed it up a little and have included a tour of the award winning Black Sheep Brewery in Masham. An appealing restaurant, bar area and well-stocked shop is available for you to enjoy. Meeting from 09:15 on Thursday 15th May at the North Bound M6 Lancaster Services for a prompt 09:45 start we will head up the motorway to junction 34 and onto Hornby and Ingleton where we will pick up the outstanding B6265 over to Ribblehead and Hawes. Skirting Leyburn we expect to arrive in Masham at around 11.45. After lunch and tour we will continue into the dales and across the moors to Kirkby Malzeard, Pateley Bridge and Grassington. We progress through Gargrave and arrive at our final destination at the ever popular Bull pub at Broughton on the A59.
Please note the following:1. Lunch has been arranged for 12 noon. Pre-orders are required.2. A 60-75min tour starts at 1pm. Price for Brewery Tour is £12pp or £10 pp over 60s.3. You do not need to have lunch (other options are available in the nearby centre) or join the tour. However, it is important that I have an accurate picture of numbers as spaces are limited. If we exceed capacity then a corresponding cut-off will be made.4. Please message or e mail me at northwest@mx5oc.co.uk by Saturday 3rd May to advise whether you will be attending and joining the tour and whether you require lunch. Please make your meal selections, stating your names, from the Black Sheep menu which will be posted in the files section on our Facebook page. If you require a menu to be sent to you please let me know using the e:mail address above.5. A Tulip map will be posted in due course.Any queries just let me know.Note: If you order a meal and do not attend you may still be charged the full price for your meal.

Black Sheep Brewery Menu

MX5 NW Yorkshire Dales and Black Sheep Brewery Tour Tulip May 2025

North West – Social Meeting at The Crown
2025-05-28 18:30 - 21:30 | Crown at Worthington, Platt Lane, Standish, WN1 2XF, United Kingdom
This month we welcome Julie Whitworth, Chair of Chorley Institute of Advanced Motorist who is pleased to give us a 30 minute talk about the benefits that training on their courses bring to drivers in improved awareness, skill and increased safety to participants.
Myself and David James can vouch for this since since both have taken the course.
As usual, the meeting commences at 8pm; dining from 6.30pm.
Michael Gardner.

North West – Trough of Bowland to the Cross Keys for Lunch
2025-06-01 | Carnforth Truck Stop, M6 at J35, LA5 9RQ, United Kingdom
This run is being organised by Jo and Allan Diamond.
We will leave Truck Haven at 10.15 (route now available below and also on our Facebook page) and travel through Wray, Dunsop Bridge, Newton-in-Bowland and Cow Ark to the Cross Keys at White Chapel. After lunch we will make one circle of the Beacon Fell Country Park before travelling on to Slaidburn, Tosside,and High Bentham before stopping for a break at the Bridge Cafe in Wray.
If you require lunch at the Cross Keys, there are only 40 places available so allocation will be on a first come first served basis. (the menu is below and on the “File” tab on our Facebook page) You must email ‘joandald@aol.com’ with your menu choice to be part of the 40 before 5 pm on Thursday the 29th May. For numbers over the 40, the Cross Keys may be able to give you lunch but not in the same room. You will have to negotiate with them on 01772 954779.
NB. There is a revised meeting time of 09.45 and leaving at 10.15am.
Cross Keys 1st June
Trough of Bowland to the Cross Keys

North West – Midweek Drive to Coniston
2025-06-12 10:00 - 16:00 | The Ruskin Museum, The Ruskin Museum, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8DU, United Kingdom
This event has been organised by David and Sheila James which was originally planned for the previous day. Please note the change!
The drive runs from Carnforth Truckstop to the Ruskin Museum Car Park in Coniston. From there members can visit the museum to see the refurbished Bluebird that Sir Donald Campbell drove along the Lake.
A walk down to the Lakeside will also provide an opportunity to take the 12.00 sailing on Coniston or to have lunch at the Bluebird Cafe there.
Parking at the Ruskin Carpark is £7.50 for the day which is similar to other parking cost in Coniston. Members will have to book tickets for the 12.00 sailing themselves which lasts an hour. Museum charges are £10.00 per person.
The Bluebird Cafe is at the lakeside and would make part of a 1.5 mile walk from the Ruskin Carpark to the lake, along the shore and back to the carpark.
We leave Coniston at about 2.00pm to drive through Skelwith Bridge and Bowness then take the Lyth Valley road and some back lanes to finish for a coffee at Crooklands Hotel.
Tulip maps are available below and also our Facebook Page in the file section.
Please indicate on our Facebook page, MX-5 Owners Club North West, or reply on our email address, northwest@mx5oc.co.uk, if attending this event.
Coniston Run

North West – Social Meeting at The Crown
2025-06-25 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-07-30 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-08-27 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-09-24 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-29 18:30 - 21:30 | Crown at Worthington, Platt Lane, Standish, WN1 2XF, United Kingdom
General get together and discussion on future organised drives, events and related topics.

North West – Classic and Performance Motor Show – Hoghton Tower, Preston
2025-06-29 | Hoghton Tower, Blackburn Old Road, Hoghton, Lancashire, PR5 0SH, United Kingdom
We are pleased to announce the MX-5 Owners Club, North West Area, will be displaying a selection of members cars at the Classic and Performance Motor Show, Hoghton Tower, Preston, on Sunday 29th June 2025.
The North West will have a stand on the lawns facing the iconic Hoghton Tower which has played host to King James 1st, Dickens and Shakespeare. This will be our first show at Hoghton Towers although we have exhibited at other shows organised by the Great British Motor Shows in the past, being at Lytham Hall and Leighton Hall, each have been very successful.
We will be showing 10 cars from Mk 1 (NA) through to RF. The show will have a huge selection of classic and performance cars which may remind you of your youthful years and could be very nostalgic if maybe you once owned a particular model on show.
You should be guaranteed a great day out. Admission cost are £12.50 per adult on the day, or £9.50 in advance online. See the link below for more information. The show opens at 10.00am with a cafe and facilities onsite.
If attending, come and say hello, we would love to see you.

North West – Narrow Boats and Ice Cream
2025-07-08 | Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Car Park, Tower Hill, Pontcysyllte, LL14 3SG, United Kingdom
Tony and Judith Kerr are organising this run through Cheshire and East Wales.
Meeting at Lymm Truckstop, WA13 0SP, 10:00am for 10:30 start.
The morning drive will take us through Cheshire skirting Delemere Forest and Oulton Park to our coffee stop at a marina where you can enjoy views of the canal and its narrow boats.
Continuing through Cheshire we will venture into Wales for a lunch stop at Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Canal World Heritage Site. Here you have the choice of a pub lunch at the Telford Arms, a lighter bite at Pontcysyllte tearooms or maybe bring your own lunch and chairs for a picnic by the canal. You can even take a stroll across the aqueduct, if you dare, and enjoy the views of the River Dee a long way below!
Our return journey will take us through Ruabon, Cross Lanes and finish at Snugburys Ice Cream on the A51.
Further details and Tulip maps are accessible by clicking on the blue button below. If you wish to attend, please reply on either our email address, northwest@mx5oc.co.uk, or Facebook event page, MX-5 Owners Club North West.
Narrowboats and icecream Tulip Maps

North West - Sunday Run To Grassington
2025-08-03 | Grassington National Park Visitor Centre, Hebden Road, Grassington, BD23 5LB, United Kingdom
This event is being organised by David & Shirley Thorpe.
Meet at Barton Grange Garden Centre, Garstang Road, Brock, Preston, PR3 0BT. (For Sat Nav use PR3 0RB). 10:00am for a 10:30am start.
The first part of the run takes us to the Bridge House Farm Tearoom, Wray, Lancaster, LA2 8QP where we will stop for 30-45 minutes.
Leaving Wray, we head into the Yorkshire Dales National Park via Austwick, Stainforth and Arncliffe then to Grassington where we will park at the Yorkshire Dales National Park Centre , BD23 5LB.(£3.80 for 2 hours). We stay here 1 hour 30 minutes and so ample time to walk into the village and get something to eat at one of the many dining venues. Depending on the weather conditions, there are picnic tables available at the National Park Centre so, if you wish to take a picnic, that is another option.
From Grassington we head via Kirby Malham and Settle to Slaidburn where we stop for a quick comfort break. We then make our way through Dunsop Bridge and Chipping ending the run at The Roebuck, Garstang Road, Bilsborrow, Preston, PR3 0RE.
Click on the link below for the Tulip map. If you wish to attend, please reply on either our email address, northwest@mx5oc.co.uk or Facebook event page, MX-5 Owners Club North West.
To Grassington via Wray Tulip map.

North West – The Bronte Blat
2025-08-17 | Birch Services Eastbound M62, OL10 2QH
The Bronte Blat
Joy and Paul have organised a much anticipated run into the greatly acclaimed Bronte country.
Meeting at Birch Services Eastbound on the M62 at 10:00am for a 10:30 departure.
The first part of the run takes us through the Pennines via Newhey, Mytholmroyd, Luddenden, Mixenden and Oxenhope. After a leisurely drive we arrive at Howarth, Bronte Village Car Park, BD22 8QN, where we stop for approximately 1.5 hours. Here you are free to explore the historic village and grab some lunch from the various cafes and pubs.
In the afternoon we return via Foulridge, Blacko, Roughlee and Barley finishing in the beautiful village of Downham, BB7 4BS, for ice cream (weather permitting) or the Assheton Arms in the centre of the village.
If you wish to attend this event, please click on the “going” button which can be found on the event tab “The Bronte Blat” on our Facebook Page or email northwest@mx5oc.co.uk.
Click on the link below for the Tulip map.
Bronte Blat Tulip Map

North West – Hardknott Challenge
2025-09-04 | Carnforth Truck Haven, Carnforth, LA5 9RQ, United Kingdom
Wrynose / Hardknott Challenge – Organised by Phil & Nick
Meet at Carnforth Truck Haven LA5 9RG 10:00am for a 10:30 start
This run has challenging sections throughout, the second and third sections have narrow, winding and steep roads. Members are responsible for their own vehicle and should drive within their capabilities and with care.
The first section of the run is 32 miles and will take approx 1 hour.
Leaving the Truck Stop this is a beautiful drive up the A6, through the Lyth Valley, Bowland Bridge and along the shore of Lake Windermere, travelling through Bowness to Hayes Garden World in Ambleside. (LA22 0DW). Here there is plenty of free parking for a 45 minute comfort break with cafe and toilets available.
The second section is 22 miles and will take approx 1.5 hours.
Leaving Hayes Garden World we will drive through Ambleside heading toward Keswick, turning off to Grassmere Village and then travelling through the scenic Great Langdale Valley passing the spectacular Langdale Pikes leading onto the Wrynose and Hardknott Passes. This offers a challenging and exhilarating drive for both driver and passenger!!
Arriving at Dalegarth Station in Boot (CA19 1TG) for 1.5 hour lunch break.
Parking at the station is £4 (cash or card). Reserved parking can be arranged and also tables for those requiring a cafe lunch. The cafe has requested approx numbers, so could people please indicate if they wish to have lunch by contacting Nick, by text on 07779 402806 or email on nickslack17@hotmail.co.uk
The third section is 37 miles and will take approx 1 hour.
Leaving Dalegarth Station we travel over the rugged Birker Fell through Ulpha and onto the A595 and A590 to finish at Gilpin Bridge Inn (LA8 8EP)
We hope everyone enjoys the run and can join us for a drink. Junction 36 on the M6 motorway is nearby.
If you wish to attend this event please add “going” on the event section of our Facebook page, MX-5 Owners Club North West or email northwest@mx5oc.co.uk
Tulip Maps are highlighted below.
Hardknott Challenge Page 1 & 2 FINAL

North West – Back to The 50’s
2025-09-28 | 1950’s Museum Denbigh, Denbigh, LL16 4SU, United Kingdom
This event is organised by Rod & Mandy and takes us to “The 1950’s Museum”
Meeting at Chester services on the M56, 09:45am for a 10:15 start, we drive through the Cheshire lanes into Wales and onto The 1950’s Museum which is on the outskirts of Denbigh, LL16 4SU. A reduced club entry fee of £5.50 per head has been negotiated, tea or coffee £1. Stopping for 1.5 hours.
Leaving here we drive for approximately 1.25 hours, which includes sections of Evo Triangle, to the Giler Arms in Rhydlydan, LL24 0LL for Sunday lunch.
We then continue through scenic countryside to the Plough Inn, St Asaph LL17 0LU, close to the A55 for onward journeys home.
Tulip Maps are attached below.
If you wish to attend this event please add “going” on the event section of our Facebook page, MX-5 Owners Club North West or email northwest@mx5oc.co.uk
Back To the 50s Run sheet 1
Back To the 50s Run Sheet 2
Back To the 50s Run sheet 3

North West - Peak District National Park Tour
2025-10-07 | George Hotel, Main Road, Haversage, Derbyshire, S32 1BB, United Kingdom
Please note this event is now fully booked.
This is a North West event taking place midweek 7/9 October touring the Peak District National Park, Derbyshire.
A full itinerary and Tulip Maps can be found below.
Peak District National Park Tour October 2025
Peak District Tour – Birch Services to Haversage
Peak District Circular – Day 2

North West - Tan Hill Sunday Run
2025-10-26 | Tan Hill Inn, Long Causeway, Richmond, DL11 6ED, United Kingdom
This event is organised by Irwin & Edwina
Meeting 10:00am for a 10:30 start at Carnforth Truck Haven, LA5 9RQ, in the “small bar area” situated on the left as you enter.
The run takes in some great scenic views and driving roads, one of which has been used by many motoring programmes due to its wonderful uninterrupted views. Tan Hill Inn dates back to the 17th century and is the highest Inn at 1732 feet above sea level, nestled in the beautiful North Yorkshire Dales.
Lunch has been arranged here for 12:30pm and if you wish to have lunch there is a Sunday Roast selection at £18.95 per head. These being:
Roast Turkey Breast, Slow Roast Brisket of Beef, Pork Loin, Roast Chicken Breast, Nut Roast or Lamb (£21.95)
All are served with Yorkshire Pudding, Mash & Roast Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables and Meat Gravy.
Please contact Edwina with your choice(s), NO LATER THAN MONDAY 20th October via email: edwinaaldren@yahoo.co.uk
Should you wish to attend this event, click on the “going” button via the event page on Facebook, MX-5 Owners Club North West.
Tulip Maps attached below.
Tan Hill Tulip Map – Irwin & Edwina

North West – Social & Planning Meeting for 2026
2025-11-23 10:00 - 14:00 | The Crown at Worthington, Platt Lane, Standish, WN1 2XF, United Kingdom
This is the most important event in our calendar. Whilst we will touch on other aspects the primary aim is for the group to start to shape our 2026 events programme. For interest over 30 events were organised in 2025.
Our successes and enjoyment of belonging to the NW group are all down to the efforts and commitment that individual members are prepared to make by taking the initiative to plan and organise events. We have always benefitted from willing members in this regard. Your attendance at this meeting is greatly encouraged. Please come to the meeting with your ideas and thoughts on what you would like to be included in the 2026 programme. Please don’t be afraid to take a lead. There are plenty of members who are only to happy to help you along the way. And, if you cannot make the meeting please discuss your ideas with the AC’s beforehand so that your event can be assigned an agreed date in the calendar.
Following the meeting you are invited to take lunch in the restaurant which provides an ideal opportunity to carry on with our discussions. There is no requirement to make a pre-order but the venue would like an estimate of the numbers taking lunch so please advise on this in the usual way via Facebook or by e mailing northwest@mx5oc.co.uk

North West – Christmas Party Night – Crooklands
2025-12-06 | Crooklands Hotel, Crooklands, Nr Kendal, Cumbria, LA7 7NW, United Kingdom
Here are the details for the MX-5 OC NW Christmas Party Night at Crooklands Hotel.

Venue
Crooklands Hotel
Crooklands
Nr Kendal
Cumbria
LA7 7NW

Date
Saturday 6th December

Rooms
Classic King (13) – £100.50 single, £180.00 double
Deluxe (12) – £110.50 single, £190.00 double/twin

Price
Above fully inclusive of accommodation, 3 course, meal,, breakfast and resident DJ

Commencement Time
Evening starts at 7pm – but as in previous years people start to arrive from mid-afternoon onwards for pre-party drinks and group seasonal chat.

Booking Arrangements
The Hotel will open the booking window at 11 am on Thursday 25th September. To give all members a fair and equal opportunity of attending reservation allocation will be be on a ‘first-come – first served’ basis’ but it is hoped that based on previous years numbers a total provision of 25 rooms will be sufficient. Reservations will not be taken prior to 11 am so please do not call the hotel before this time. The hotel telephone number is 015395 67432. Please quote MX-5 North West Christmas Party.

Rooms can be booked up to Tuesday 30th September after which any remaining rooms will be made available for general release.

A deposit is not required but full payment is required by Saturday 4th October. Any cancellations after this date are non-refundable, A payment link will be sent by the hotel to each individual reservation.

Once you have made a reservation will you please e mail northwest@mx5oc.co.uk with your details and I’ll send you a Christmas Party menu to choose from. I will then contact you to discuss your requirements.

Cheers
Mike.

North West - Short Christmas Run to Cleveleys.
2025-12-28 11:00 - 15:00 | The Venue, Cleveleys, North Promenade, Cleveleys, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 1LW, United Kingdom
This is a short run midway between Christmas and New Year which ends at The Venue in Cleveleys for lunch and a chance for a stroll on the promenade weather permitting.
Meeting 11:00am for coffee at Barton Grange Garden Center, PR3 0BT, departing 11.30am. The drive takes us through Cockerham, Hambleton and Fleetwood to Cleveleys.
Lunch has been arranged at The Venue FY5 1LW, we should arrive approximately 12:30pm. You can choose from the menu and a pre order is not required. Please reply on our Facebook Page if you will be attending and eating by Monday 22nd December so I can give numbers to The Venue. We will also be given our own dining area.
If the weather is reasonable, we could have a stroll along the prom before making your own way home.
Tulip map is available below.
Christmas run to Cleveleys

North West – Tenpin Bowling – Southport
2026-01-14 11:00 - 13:30 | Ocean Plaza, Marine Drive, Southport, Lancashire, PR8 1RY, United Kingdom
Hi Everyone,

Following the success of this social event last year, Ken and Lorraine are arranging a repeat visit to Ocean Plaza Bowling on Wednesday 14 January at 11.00am.
The cost for two games is approximately £12 including shoe hire.

There is no organised drive for this event, just arrive in time to commence the game at 11.00am. Snacks are available and you may wish to have lunch at one of the local eateries nearby after the game.

Please respond on the “going” section of our Facebook page if attending.

Venue address is, Ocean Plaza, Marine Drive, Southport, PR8 1RY.
Looking forward to seeing you there.

North West – Haighton Manor Breakfast & Grindleton Loop Drive
2026-02-01 | Haighton Manor, Haighton Green Lane, Haighton, Lancashire, PR2 5SQ, United Kingdom
As in 2025 we will kick-off our 2026 programme at 10am on Sunday 1st February with a sumptuous breakfast at the delightful and historic Haighton Manor, Haighton Green Lane, Haighton, Preston PR2 5SQ. This will be followed with a shortish 50 mile run into the Forest of Bowland which will allow you time to return home at a reasonable time so that you are able to enjoy the rest of the day.The kitchen need to know of the numbers attending so if you use the NW Facebook page can you please check the ‘going’ button. If you do not use our Facebook page simply send an e mail advising of your attendance to northwest@mx5oc.co.uk

Please note there is a cap on the total number the restaurant can accommodate which will be applied if it becomes necessary.

Tulip Map attached below
MX5 NW Haighton Manor Tulip Feb 2026 PDF

North West - Cumbrian Clubnight
2026-02-24 18:30 - 21:30
We are holding our first Cumbrian Clubnight on the last Tuesday in February, February 24 th at the Plough in Lupton, Cow Brow, LA6 1PJ
This is near to M6 junction 36 and should be easy to reach for our northern area members,
The intention is to provide a better opportunity for you to meet up and volunteer to plan local events!
As with our Standish meetings, members who wish to eat tend to arrive at about 6.30 pm with announcements and discussions starting at around 7.30 to 8.00 pm
If you wish to attend please look at our Facebook site, Mx5northwest, and click on the going button. This helps us to inform the Landlord of numbers and try to provide adequate seating.
We look forward to meeting you!
Dave James and Andy Lavin

North West - Skipton
2026-03-01
Rod has offered to organise this drive which will start at Chorley Macdonalds and stop for lunch in Skipton
