MX-5 Owners Club

Eastern – North East Essex (Colchester) – Monthly Meeting
2026-07-15 19:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | The Crown, Ardleigh, Old Ipswich Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7QR, United Kingdom
Join the North East Essex meet for a fun filled evening at The Crown, Ardleigh and talk all things MX5

Norfolk Fives Monthly Meeting
2026-07-15 19:00 - 22:30 | Bird in Hand, Church Rd, Wreningham, Norwich, NR16 1BJ
The monthly meeting is on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Bird in Hand. (March – October)
Pop along and enjoy the food and drink available at the Bird in Hand;; friendly conversation and a little bit of banter. If you are new make yourself known to one of the planning team and we will introduce you to a few people.
We look forward to seeing you!

East Sussex & Downs — West Wittering Beach
2026-07-16 10:30 - 17:00
Meet at Old Barn Garden Centre Restaurant., RH13 8NR
We will be departing at 10.30am
PDF Flyer available by email. With thanks to Paul for organising the event.

Eastern - Yorkshire Ridings - Weekend in Yorkshire
2026-07-17 | Gargrave, Hellifield Road, Skipton, Yorkshire, BD23 3NB, United Kingdom
Yorkshire Dales Weekender.
Friday 17th – Drive from the Premier Inn, Kings Lynn to the A1 at Newark, Head North to the OK Diner for coffee and to pick up those coming from the South, then via: Knaresborough / Harrogate / Blubberhouses and Skipton to Gargrave (A59 / A65)
Saturday 18th – Scenic Tour of the Dales, Leg 1: A 60 mile drive, via: Malham, Ribblehead Viaduct (30 minute Coffee break), Hawes, The Buttertubs Pass, Thwaite, Muker, Reeth to Aysgarth Falls (90 minute Lunch Break).
Leg 2: A 22 mile scenic drive from Aysgarth to Grassington, via: Kettlewell and Conistone, (60 minute Afternoon Tea Break).
Leg 3: A scenic 13 mile drive to Embsay and Bolton Abbey Preserved Railway, via Bolton Abbey (30 minute stop – time permitting).
Leg 4: A 10 mile return trip to Gargrave via Skipton
Sunday 19th July – A 20 mile drive to Salts Mill, Saltaire, Shipley, to a former Textile Mill, which has been converted into a huge art gallery / retail centre, with antiques, home furnishings, books, poster art and restaurant, plus lots more, (Entry: FOC)
Staying at The Premier Inn, Gargrave, Near Skipton, situated alongside the Leeds to Liverpool Canal

Yorkshire Ridings – Run
2026-07-18 10:00 - 16:00
An invitation by Eastern Area to join them on a run from Premier Inn Gargrave, BD23 3NB of approximately 103 miles. Details and route will be posted when I have received them from Barry.

South Wales – Shelsley Walsh Classic Nostalgia
2026-07-19
This event is organised by Lyn & Oksana Harries.
Details to follow

South West Midlands - Shelsley Walsh Classic Nostalgia - Shelsley Walsh
2026-07-19 | Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb, Shelsley Walsh, Worcester, WR6 6RP
Sun 19th July 2026: Shelsley Walsh Classic Nostalgia
Venue: Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb, WR6 6RP
Time: 08:00 – 17:00
Meeting Point: TBA
Meeting Time: TBA
Gates open 8am each day.
Whilst the event also runs on Saturday 18th SWM will only be attending as a club on Sunday 19th.
Prices are per person. Entry includes Access to the hill, spectator enclosures, race paddock, Car Club displays and all entertainment.
Car Club Tickets – Minimum 10 Cars to Qualify​
Early Bird Car Club Tickets £17 per person (each day) (Offer until 30th April 2026)
Advanced Visiting Car Club £22 per person (each day)
For Tickets and show information visit:
https://www.classicnostalgia.co.uk/carclubs

North East Midlands - Chatsworth Signature Classic Motor Show
2026-07-19
David and Cath have kindly offered to organise this event.

Details to follow.

Oxford - Simply Japanese
2026-07-19 | National Motor Museum,Beaulieu,Hampshire,.SO42 7ZN, United Kingdom
Simply Japanese. Beaulieu.

South West – monthly breakfast meeting
2026-07-19 09:30 - 11:30 | Haldon Forest Diner, Devon Expressway, Exeter, EX6 7XS, United Kingdom
Join us at the Haldon Forest Diner (EX6 7XS) between 09:00 and 11:00 for a catch up and a run afterwards. We look forward to meeting members new and old.

South Central – Breakfast Meet Henry Street Garden Centre
2026-07-19 09:30 - 12:00 | Henry Street Garden Centre, Swallowfield Rd, Arborfield, Arborfield Cross, Reading RG2 9JY, Reading, RG2 9JY
A very popular breakfast meet at Henry Street Garden Centre

Arrive at 9.30am to enter the café at 10.00am.
If you arrive later we sit at the very far end of the seating area.
Excellent breakfast and a good natter.

Northants Club Night
2026-07-20 18:00 - 21:00 | The Yeoman of England, 31 High Street, Wootton, Northamptonshire, NN4 6LR, United Kingdom
Our meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of every month. We warmly welcome you to The Yeoman of England for our monthly Clubnight meeting. It’s a Greene King Pub with a large car park, a spacious garden and great food. Generally we arrive at 6 pm for a meal and a catch up. Around 8 pm I read out my “Parish Notes” outlining forthcoming events and runs. Look forward to seeing you all.

Tyne Tees - Durham Pit Villages with NO Gary Roads
2026-07-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Dunes Cafe TS27 4BL
Event listed 4th January 2026
Gary Parker has kindly organised and will lead what will be another great Tuesday Event Run on the 21st July.

This event run will start from Dunes Cafe Crimdon Dene Beach Hartlepool. TS27 4BL
Meet & Greet from 10am with a 11am event run start.
We will enjoy a coffee/breakfast overlooking the Heart Warren Dunes Nature Reserve before heading North along the coast. A bit of an industrial drive as we pass through some of Durhams Historic Pit Villages before heading inland for fine views of the Peninnes and then heading south again. We will stop at The Tea Barn, Green Lane Nursary TS29 6BF for a comfort break before taking the backroads to the The Club to finish today’s run.
A fairly short run of 55.5 miles and approx 2 hours of driving.

Milton Keynes & Chilterns - Monthly Meeting - Chilterns
2026-07-21 18:30 - 22:00 | The King Charles, Chesham Rd, Chesham. HP5 3PF, Chesham Rd, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 3PF
This is one of two monthly meetings that the Milton Keynes & Chilterns Area has each Month. Specifically the ‘Chilterns’ Meeting.

The meetings are an informal social event that helps bring together members of the MX5 Owners Club.

We also encourage non-members who are thinking of joining to attend so they can learn more about the club.

We usually have the Conservatory area set aside where people can relax, talk have a meal etc.

If anyone requires any further detail, please use the Area e-mail mkchiltern@mx5oc.co.uk

Peaks and Pennines - Midweek Run
2026-07-22 08:00 - 17:00
To be organised by Simon and Ann once finalised the run will be added to the website.

South Wales Area Monthly Meeting – Caerphilly Area – 4th Wednesday of the Month
2026-07-22 18:30 - 21:30 | The Red Kite, Nant Garw Rd,, Caerphilly, CF83 2AX
Meetings in the east of South Wales Area take place from 6:30pm on the 4th Wednesday of the month at the Red Kite, Nantgarw Road, Caerphilly. CF83 2AX.
Delicious meals at reasonable prices available.
All things MX-5, Club runs and events are discussed plus lots of other stuff. All welcome, non members come and see what we’re about and what we get up to locally at the Owners Club.

Eastern - Enjoy a drive to the North Norfolk Coast for a Fish and Chip Supper
2026-07-22 18:30 - 22:00 | The Lifeboat Inn, Ship Lane, Thornham, Norfolk, PE36 6LT
The Eastern Region invite you to join us for a 30+ mile drive from Kings Lynn to Thornham, taking in some of the finest scenery in East Anglia for our second fish and chip run of 2026

WESSEX AREA – Monthly Club Meeting
2026-07-22 19:30 - 21:30 | The New Queen Inn, Ringwood Road, Avon, Christchurch, BH23 7BG, United Kingdom
Club nights will be held regularly every fourth Wednesday of the month, with a regular start time of 7.30pm.
Where: The New Queen Inn, Ringwood Road, Avon, Christchurch BH23 7BG.
When: Fourth Wednesday of the Month from 7.30pm
The New Queen Inn |
If you wish to book please ask for a table in our allocated area. Tel: 01425 672432.
We look forward to welcoming members old and new as well as anyone who would like to come along and discover the Club and what we get up to.

North West Midlands - Evening Meeting
2026-07-22 19:30 - 22:00 | The Wheatsheaf, 470-472 Walsall Road, Great Wyrley, West Midlands, WS6 6HX, United Kingdom
Come along and join us for our regular MX-5 Owners Club night meeting, held on the 4th Wednesday of each month.
Our meetings are open to anyone in the area who’s passionate about the MX-5 — whether you’re a long-time member, a new owner, or just curious about the Club and what we do. It’s a great chance to meet fellow enthusiasts, chat cars, and find out about upcoming events and how to get involved.
?️ Optional meal from 6:00pm – If you’d like to eat, please book a table in advance and mention you’re attending the Club Night so you can be seated with us in the reserved area.
? Meeting starts at 7:30pm
No need to be a member — just turn up, say hello, and enjoy the evening!

Oxford – The 48Hour Challenge
2026-07-24 | To be decided, United Kingdom
‘The 48hour Challenge’,to follow a predetermined route,to arrive at John O’Groats,then head across
country into Wales,then on to Lands End.From here head back to the starting point,if all goes well,
arrive back in 48hours,this is not a competition, race,or timings etc.
Should be plenty of time for ,rest,toilet breaks and refreshments.
Full details soon.
Contact alan.lewis.21@gmail.com for details.

North East Midlands - Silverstone Classic 2026 - Friday 24th to Sunday 26th July
2026-07-24
MX-5 Owners Club – National Event

Details to follow.

Oxford - Welland Steam Rally.
2026-07-24 | Woodside Farm,Welland,nr.Upton On Severn. WR13 6NG, United Kingdom
Welland Steam and Country Rally,Woodside Farm,nr.Upton on Severn.WR13 6NG
Weekend of 24th July.
More details – david.ward@draweven.co.uk

Tyne Tees - Charity Event at S.G. Petch
2026-07-25 | S G Petch Franchise Mc Mullen Road Darlington
We have our Charity Event again at SG Petch on Saturday 25th July 2026 with a run.
More details to be announced ASAP

South West Midlands - July Monthly Drive In Your 5 - The Silly Hat Drive - Hosted by John & Noah
2026-07-26 | TBA
Detail to follow

North West - Cumbrian Drive
2026-07-26
To be organised by Irwin and Edwina

East Sussex & Downs — Newhaven Fort
2026-07-26 08:00 - 17:00
Restricted to 25 cars, to be parked all day on Fort Courtyard & leave together.
Times to be finalised.
With many thanks to Chris for organising this event

Grampian – Nippin On
2026-07-26 10:00 - 17:00
An event for Japanese cars at Grampian Transport Museum in Alford.
Joining and other details to be shared in due course.

South Wales Area – Monthly Sunday Run
2026-07-26 10:30 - 17:00
Run organiser is Mark Anderson.
The run will begin at Aust Services, M48, Junction 1, Bristol. BS35 4BH.

Kent - Monthly Meeting at Brookers Oast
2026-07-26 12:00 - 15:30 | NorthThames_web
Monthly Club Meeting – Everyone Welcome
Come along and join us for our regular monthly Club meeting, open to all, members, non-members and anyone interested in finding out more.
These informal meetings are a great opportunity to:

Catch up with other Members
Meet friendly, like-minded MX-5 owners
Learn more about the Club and what we get up to,
Ask questions and see if the club is right for you

There’s no obligation to join — you’re very welcome to just turn up, come and say hello, and enjoy!

Tyne Tees – South Social Meeting
2026-07-28 19:30 - 21:00 | Middlesbrough & District Motor Club, TS8 0RP
Meeting Starts 7.30pm
We will have a special guest this evening Mr Roger Mead the MX5 Owners Club Chairman who has kindly accepted our invitation to attend this meeting.
