MX-5 Owners Club

North East Midlands - Spring Rally - Harewood House - Sunday 11th May 2025
2025-05-11
Hi Everyone,
If any members would like to travel together to the Spring Rally.
Details on the club forum. LINK below.
https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/c/area-events/nem-area-events/128
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North East Midlands – Midweek Meal – Skittle Night
2025-05-14 19:00 - 22:30 (Europe/London)
Hi Everyone,
Phil and Josie have kindly offered to arrange the Skittle Night.
For more information and to BOOK YOUR PLACE please see full details on the club forum. LINK below.
https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/c/area-events/nem-area-events/128

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North East Midlands – May Midweek Run to Wollaton Hall
2025-05-21
Hi Everyone,
David and Ann would like to invite you to join them, on a short run to visit Wollaton Hall.
For more information and to BOOK YOUR PLACE please see full details on the club forum LINK below.
https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/c/area-events/nem-area-events/128
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North East Midlands – Sunday Run – Drive around Shropshire
2025-06-01
Hi Everyone,
Tracey and Rich have kindly offered to arrange the June Sunday Run – Drive around Shropshire.
For move information and to BOOK YOUR PLACE please see full details on the club forum. LINK below.
https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/c/area-events/nem-area-events/128
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North East Midlands – June Midweek Activity – Volunteer Needed
2025-06-01
Hi Everyone,
If you wound like to volunteer to arrange the June Midweek Activity, please contact David Sherratt or David Mortiboys.
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North East Midlands – Jersey International Motoring Festival 2025
2025-06-04 00:00 - 2025-06-09 00:00 | United Kingdom
Hi Everyone;;
Please see details about this NEM & MX-5 Owners Club Event to the Jersey International Motoring Festival on the forum, which is being arranged by Scenic Car Tours.
Link: to forum
https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/c/area-events/nem-area-events/128
Link: to Scenic Car Tours
https://www.sceniccartours.com/mx5-oc-club-tours
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North East Midlands – Midweek Meal – St Joseph’s Tea Room – Pie Night - CANCELLED
2025-06-20 19:00 - 22:30
VERY SORRY THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS
David and Ann have kindly offered to arrange this event.
For more information and to BOOK YOUR PLACE please see full details on the club forum LINK below.
https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/c/area-events/nem-area-events/128

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North East Midlands – Monthly Meet at The Coopers Arms Weston-on-Trent
2025-06-26 19:30 - 23:00, 2025-07-31 19:30 - 23:00, 2025-08-28 19:30 - 23:00, 2025-09-25 19:30 - 23:00 | The Coopers Arms, Weston-on-Trent, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 2BJ, United Kingdom
Welcome to NEM Monthly Meet at The Coopers Arms. We meet in the large conservatory at about 7-30pm. Some members eat before the meeting. If you would like to reserve a table;; please book directly with The Coopers Arms.
We look forward to meeting new and prospective members. Please make yourselves know to us.
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North East Midlands – Lullington Open Gardens Weekend and Car Show – Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June
2025-06-28 10:00 - 17:00
Hi Everyone,
Tracey and Rich have kindly offered to arrange for us to show are cars, at the Lullington Open Gardens Weekend, on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June.
For more information and to BOOK YOUR PLACE please see full details on the club forum LINK below.
https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/c/area-events/nem-area-events/128

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North East Midlands – July Midweek Run – Over The Wolds and Far Away drive to Mablethorpe
2025-07-02
Hi Everyone,
Ian and Carol-Ann have kindly offered to organise a midweek run on Wednesday 2nd July 2025 from the eastern edge of our region to Mablethorpe.
Passing through Lincolnshire towns and villages along many scenic country lanes. The drive will be split into two stages of approximately 1 hour/30ish miles duration each.
For more information and to BOOK YOUR PLACE please see full details on the club forum LINK below.
https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/c/area-events/nem-area-events/128

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North East Midlands – Market Harborough Classic Car Show
2025-07-06
Hi Everyone,
David and Ann have kindly offered to arrange this event.
For more information and to BOOK YOUR PLACE please see full details on the club forum LINK below.
https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/c/area-events/nem-area-events/

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North East Midlands – Sunday Run – Drive out to Eccleshall – Treasure Hunt and Sunday Lunch
2025-07-13
Tracy and Rich would like to invite you to join them on a drive out to Eccleshell, a treasure hunt and Sunday lunch.
UPDATE: Menu choices required by SUNDAY 6TH JULY. If you have ordered roast, can you confirm if you want BEEF or GAMMON. Please post your choices on the forum. Link below.
Meeting at Barton Marina, to leave at 10am and have a drive through picturesque villages for approx 90 minutes. Upon arrival in Eccleshall there will be an opportunity for drinks and comfort stop at The Kings Arms. Following this we will start the treasure hunt on foot in teams around the town, this should take around 90 minutes to complete. We will then meet back in The Kings Arms for Sunday lunch at 2pm.
If you don’t want to participate in the treasure hunt, Eccleshall is a lovely little market town, so you could spend some time wandering around whilst others try to solve the clues.
A pre order for food is required by Sunday 6th July, please see menu on the forum or there is a choice of roast with 3 sizes, Jester £11.95, Queens £16.95 and Kings £19.95.
If the weather is not suitable to complete the treasure hunt they will plan a longer drive with a stop off somewhere for refreshments mid way through, then end up at The Kings Arms for lunch at 2pm.
Please add your name’s and menu choice on the forum if you would like to join Tracy and Rich. LINK Below.
https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/c/area-events/nem-area-events/128

Please see NEM forum for menu.

List of members:
1 Tracey and Rich
2 David and Cath
3 Karen and Paul W
4 Carol-Ann and Ian
5 Dennis
6 Karen and Dave
7 Manuella
8 Anthony and Carol
9 James and Dorian
10 Sandy and Claire
11 John and Liz
12 Sarah and Jane

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North East Midlands – Midweek Meal – The Horse and Jockey
2025-07-16 19:00 - 22:30
Hi Everyone,
UPDATE 10/07/2025: Sorry this event is now FULLY BOOKED.
Karen and Dave invite you to join them for an evening of great food, fun conversation and fantastic company at: The Horse and Jockey, Freeford Bridge, Tamworth Road, Lichfield, WS14 9JE. Located on the A51 between Tamworth and Lichfield. For 7.00pm to sit down at 7.30pm.
The Horse and Jockey require a Per-Order by Wednesday 9th July. To view their menu, see the LINK on the forum.
There are roughly 20 spaces available and Karen and Dave will confirm shortly whether a deposit is required.
Please post on NEM Area Events on the forum if you would like to join Karen and Dave, with your menu choices. LINK below.
https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/c/area-events/nem-area-events/128
Many thanks
Team NEM
List of Members:
1 Karen and Dave
2 Dennis
3 Tracey and Rich
4 Ian and Chris
5 Karen and Paul W
6 David and Cath
7 Christine and Hedley
8 Ted and Janet

North East Midlands – Chatsworth Signature Classic & Performance Motor Show - CANCELLED
2025-07-20 | Chatsworth House, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP, United Kingdom
Hi Everyone,
IMPORTANT UPDATE: The show cancelled due to weather forecast.
Look out for an email from Great British Motor Shows regarding the cancellation and the option for refund. There will be an option to book for 2026.
We will be booking a Club Stand for 2026.
Hope you will be able to join us.
Disappointing.
David Sherratt

UPDATE 14/07/2025: If you would like to join us for a short drive to Chatsworth, we will be meeting at McDonald’s, Matlock, 43 Bakewell road. DE4 2AU which opens at 7-00am for Coffee or Breakfast.
Leaving at 8-00am. We should arrive at the Main entrance to Chatsworth House and Chatsworth Signature Classic and Performance Motor Show DE45 1PN at approximately 8-30am. Please add your name to the forum thread, if you are meeting us at McDonald’s. LINK below.
If you are making your own way to Chatsworth we advise to arrive by 9-30am.
The Chatsworth House main entrance is for Club Stand and Exhibit only.
Please print your tickets or download to your phone.
Don’t forget to bring your chairs and picnic and this year we are having a Show and Shine competition.
Please check Great British Motor Shows website for the latest information for Chatsworth Signature Classic and Performance Motor Show, including discounted rates to the House and Gardens. Use codes carshowadult25 for adult tickets and carshowchild25 for child entry.
Look forward to seeing you all on Sunday.
David and Cath

UPDATE: 26/02/2025
Please be aware Great British Motor Shows have a new website and price rate.
We have booked a Club Stand at the Chatsworth Signature Classic and Performance Motor Show – Sunday 20th July 2025.
Early bird rates available until end of March and discount prices may alter.
If you would like more information about this event please go to the link below.
To book tickets go to
https://www.greatbritishmotorshows.com
Select: Upcoming Events or Events.
Select: Chatsworth Signature Classic & Performance Motor Show.
Select: Exhibit & Club Registration.
Select: Club Stand & Club Member Entry – BUY NOW.
Club name: MX-5 Owners Club North East Midlands and fill in your vehicle details.
Select: In Club Entry box enter 1 ( Club entry is for your car and driver).
Select: ADD TO CART.
Select: Additional Passenger box enter 1
Select: ADD TO CART
Select: Shopping Basket.
Select: Proceed to Checkout (total £16.00).
Select: Fill in your details and Place Order.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a ticket only event and numbers my be limited. Please book in advance to avoid disappointment and this is an all day event with club stand entry from 7.30am to 9.30am.
This is usually a great day out and hope you can join us.
Please post on the forum LINK BELOW if you have purchased tickets.
https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/c/area-events/nem-area-events/128

David and Cath

North East Midlands - August Midweek Activity - Volunteer Needed
2025-08-01 08:00 - 17:00
Hi Everyone,
If you would like to volunteer to arrange the August Midweek Activity, please contact David Sherratt or David Mortiboys.

North East Midlands – Sunday Run – Welland Valley Drive
2025-08-03
LATEST UPDATE: The Coach & Horse’s Pub require MENU CHOICES BY FRIDAY 1ST AUGUST. Please post your choices on the Forum: LINK below.
Barry and Geraldine invite you to join them on their Welland Valley Drive, Sunday 3rd August 2025.
Meeting at Sainsburys Car Park, St. Mary’s Place, Market Harborough, LE16 7DR (car park is off Springfield Street LE16 8BD).
There are plenty of cafes open in Market Harborough near Sainsburys including Costa Coffee and Caffe Nero, please allow time if you plan to visit a cafe.
The plan is to leave Sainsburys Car Park at 10am.
There will be a Coffee stop at Buttercups Tearoom, Tilton Rd, Billesdon, LE7 9FE.
The Welland Valley Drive will finish at the Coach & Horse’s pub in Lubenham village, 54 Main Street, LE16 9TF, for Sunday lunch. If you don’t want the Sunday roast I can pre-order as well but will require by the latest Thursday 31st July evening. We aim to be there for around 2.00pm. The car park is at the rear of the pub and will be allocated to us, so plenty of room. I have attached a copy of the menu on the forum.
Please post on NEM Area Events on the forum, if you would like to join Barry and Geraldine on their drive. LINK BELOW.
https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/c/area-events/nem-area-events/128

Posted on behalf of Barry by David Sherratt
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List of Names:
1 Barry and Geraldine M/C
2 David and Cath M/C
3 Nigel and Janet
4 Ray and Glennis M/C
5 Phil and Josie M/C
6 Karen and Dave
7 Max and Michele
8 Greame and Christine M/C
9 Richard
10 Angie and Chris M/C
11 David and Ann M/C
12 Sandy and Claire M/C

North East Midlands – Wales Holiday – 1 DOUBLE ROOM AVAILABLE – Monday 11th August to Thursday 14th August 2025
2025-08-11 | Llanerchindda Farm, Cynghordy, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, SA20 0NB, United Kingdom
Hi Everyone,
Due to a cancellation we have a Double room available.
The holiday is in Mid Wales near Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, at Llanerchindda Guest House and our stay includes their Classic Car Tours package.
If you are interested in joining us, please call David Sherratt ASAP on 07791 565209 for more information etc. (note: PLEASE CALL DAVID SHERRATT to BOOK)
We have a waiting list for 2026, if anyone is interested in joining us, please contact us.
Tel:07791 565209
David and Cath Sherratt

North East Midlands – Midweek Meal – The Admiral Rodney Inn
2025-08-20 19:00 - 22:30
Hi Everyone,
Tracey and Rich would like to invite you to join them for the midweek meal on Wednesday 20th August from 7pm.
They have arranged for the Fish and Chip van to be at The Admiral Rodney, Hartshorne, DE11 7ES. They will arrive around 7.30pm . Orders will be placed individually at the van, CASH PAYMENT please. Tables have been reserved in the pub for you to take your food inside or alternatively if the weather is good there is outdoor seating available.
Parking will be reserved for us in the car park to the left of the pub.
To BOOK YOUR PLACE please post on the forum. LINK below:
https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/c/area-events/nem-area-events/128
Hope you can join Tracey and Rich at The Admiral Rodney Inn.

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North East Midlands – Silverstone Festival – Saturday Meet point
2025-08-23
Hi Everyone,
Any North East Midlands members going to Silverstone Festival on Saturday 23rd August with Club Ticket Packages, who would like to meet up to drive together to Silverstone.
Meet Point: Roadchef Watford Gap M1 Southbound. Leaving at 7.00am.
If you would like to join us please add your names on the forum thread. LINK below.
https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/c/area-events/nem-area-events/128
If you are making your own way there, we look forward to seeing you on the Club Stand.

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North East Midlands - Pershore Plum Festival
2025-08-25
Hi Everyone,
Karen and Dave have kindly offered to arrange our invite to Pershore Plum Festival.
For more information and to BOOK YOUR PLACE please see full details on the club forum LINK below.
https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/c/area-events/nem-area-events/128

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North East Midlands – Sunday Run – Please see new Sunday Run details
2025-09-07
IMPORTANT UPDATE: 18/08/2025
Claire and Sandy invite you to join them on their Sunday Drive.
Meeting at Jenno’s Coffee House, Everards Meadows, John Cooper Way, Leicester. LE19 2AN. Breakfast, coffee etc, available from 9.00am. Leaving at 10.30am prompt for the first part of their drive.
A Coffee stop is planned and parking cost is £3.50 at pay points.
The final part of the drive will end with Dinner at 2.30pm. Menu choices required, which is attached on the forum post.
If you would like you to join Claire and Sandy on their Drive, please add your names and Menu choices on the forum and a deposit of £5 per person to BOOK YOUR PLACE. LINK Below.
https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/c/area-events/nem-area-events/128
If you would like to pay your deposit by Bank Transfer please send it to the details below with YOUR NAME as the reference.
Account Name: Mr S J Purnell
Sort Code: 05-05-60
Account Number: 29744589

Posted by David Sherratt on behalf of Claire and Sandy.

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List:
1 Sandy and Claire
2 John and Michele
3 Karen and Dave
4 Carol-Ann and Ian
5 Dennis
6 David and Cath
7 Sharon
8 James and Dorian
9 Jason
10 Paul and Jayne
11 Phil and Josie

North East Midlands – Midweek Meal – The Denby Lodge
2025-09-11 19:00 - 22:30
Hi Everyone,
Angie and Chris invite you to join them for an evening meal at The Denby Lodge, Church Street, Denby Village, DE5 8PH, 7.00pm for 7.30pm.
Denby Lodge require a pre order. To view their menu go to their website: LINK BELOW.
https://www.denbylodge.co.uk
Deposits are not required.
If you would like to join Angie and Chris could you add your names to the thread on the forum ‘LINK BELOW’ with your menu choice by Thursday 28th August.
https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/c/area-events/nem-area-events/128

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North East Midlands – National Rally
2025-09-14
Sunday 14th September 2025: Annual MX-5 National Rally.
Venue: Stonor Park, Stonor, Henley-on-Thames RG9 6HF.
Details are in the August SOFT TOP HARDTOP magazine and further details available on the dedicated Rally webpage. LINK below.
https://www.nationalrally.co.uk/
We are unable to arrange a meet point to drive to the Rally together and it would be difficult, due to the location from North East Midlands area.
We hope to see you at the Rally and please visit us on our Area Club Stand.
Please DON’T FORGET to bring your Rally entry and vehicle pass with you on the day.
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North East Midlands – Midweek Drive – For a Private Tour of Thornbridge Hall and Gardens
2025-09-18
Hi Everyone,
LATEST UPDATE Monday 15th September: Please see updated itinerary for our day.
LATEST UPDATE: Sorry FULLY BOOKED
Cath and David invite you to join them on a Drive to Thornbridge Hall and Gardens, which includes a Private House Tour and a Cream Tea on Thursday 18th September 2025.
We will be meeting at Fairways Garden Centre, Clifton, Ashbourne, DE6 2GN from 9.30am to depart at approximately 10.45am. The cafe will be open for you to have a late breakfast or a drink before we start our drive.
We should arrive at Thornbridge Estate at around 12.15pm. Our Cream Tea in the Quackers Cafe will be in a reserved area in their Cafe at 12.30pm, with a choice of sweet or savory homemade scone’s. With time to look around the gardens before the House Tour at 2.00pm. There will be time to visit the gardens after your house tour. The gardens and cafe close at 4.00pm.
This is an opportunity to explore the beautiful gardens and expansive views surrounding an eccentric stately home in the heart of the Peak District. This is also the home of the famous Bakewell Love Locks.
The famously quirky Thornbridge Hall is surrounded by quintessentially English formal gardens. Designed in the 1890s to create a vision of a ‘thousand shades of green’ the gardens are a perfect example of Victorian engineering.
The House Tour last approximately 50 minutes, visiting many spectacular rooms, including the Great Hall, the Carriage House and the Music Room.
We are limited to 25 people for the Tour.
The total cost is £22.00 pp for House Tour, Gardens and Cream Tea in the Quackers Cafe.
FULL PAYMENT is required by Friday 22nd August by BACS.
Please contact David Sherratt on 07791 565209 if you don’t have my bank details or unable to pay by BACS.
If you would like to join us please add your name on the forum thread: LINK below.
https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/c/area-events/nem-area-events/128
NB: No PICNICS ALLOWED, THANK YOU.
We look forward to you joining us, Cath and David
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North East Midlands – Hinckley Annual Motor Show
2025-09-21
Hi Everone
UPDATE MEET UP DETAILS – HINCKLEY ANNUAL MOTOR SHOW
Hi All, We are going to meet up at B&Q, Hinckley, 25 New Building, LE10 1HN.
Please arrive between 7.30am and 8.0am. I will need to have your REGISTRATION PLATE NUMBERS please. YOU WILL BE CHARGED IF I DO NOT HAVE YOUR REGISTRATION NUMBERS BY B&Q (we have arranged this with the manager as they are getting very strict about parking) BY FRIDAY 12 NOON.
Please post your reply on the forum thread. LINK below.
Many thanks
David and Ann
David and Ann invite you to join them at the Hinckley Annual Motor Show.
For more information and to BOOK YOUR PLACE please see full details on the club forum. LINK below.
https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/c/area-events/nem-area-events/128
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North East Midlands - Midweek Activity - Volunteer Needed
2025-10-01
Volunteer Needed
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North East Midlands – Sunday Run – Derbyshire & Staffordshire Peak District
2025-10-05
LATEST UPDATE: SORRY DRIVE FULLY BOOKED and the maximum number of 34 places at the Cock Inn for dining has been filled.
Angie and Chris invite you to join them on a drive through the Derbyshire and Staffordshire Peak District, taking in amazing scenery with some lovely winding, fun roads.
Meeting at 9.00am onwards at Denby Pottery, Bournes Cafe & Bistro, Denby Pottery Village, Derby, DE5 8NX, where there is a wide selection of breakfasts, snacks, tea , coffee etc. We will depart 10.30am prompt for their first part of the journey.
The comfort stop/refreshments will be at The Tea Junction, Hulme End, SK17 0EZ.
The final part of our drive will take us to the Cock Inn at Muggington, arriving at approximately 4.00pm, where they have reserved 34 places in their dining room. This is their maximum capacity. Please see The Cock Inn Sunday Menu. LINK below.
https://www.cockinnmugginton.com
Please reply on the forum, LINK below. If you would like to join Angie & Chris and, those wishing to dine, please include your menu choice including any dietary requirements.
https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/c/area-events/nem-area-events/128

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