MX-5 Owners Club

North West – Haighton Manor Breakfast Meeting followed by Trough of Bowland Drive
2025-02-02 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Haighton Manor, Haighton Green Lane, Haighton, Lancashire, PR2 5SQ, United Kingdom
The North West begins our 2025 calendar of events with a breakfast social meeting 10.00am at Haighton Manor, Sunday 2nd February. This will be followed by a shortish drive through the Trough of Bowland. Full details can be found on our North West Facebook page where you can check the “going” button if you will be attending.
Tulip maps of the drive to follow.

Peaks and Pennines Social Meeting
2025-02-05 18:30 - 21:30 | Rockingham Arms, 8 Main Street,, Rotherham, S62 7TL
Our Club Social Meetings are held at The Rockingham Arms, Wentworth S62 7TL and held in The Restaurant; which we have the exclusive use of, and is accessed in the main building. Please order your Food and Drink in the main bar before proceeding to The Retaurant, the Rockingham Arms offers good quality pub food, hand pulled beers and we enjoy a private room for our meeting.
Meeting starts at 8:15pm, Many members come early for a meal starting from around 6:30pm.
Additional off road parking is in the Wentworth Village Car Park What3words ref. ///text.videos.alpha
Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month.
If you are new to the Peaks and Pennines area or have been a member for some time and never got around to coming to a meeting, come along and join us.
Our meetings are open to members and prospective members, just come along with your MX-5 or other car. You will be made very welcome!

Milton Keynes & Chilterns – Monthly Meeting – Central
2025-02-05 19:00 - 22:00 | The Cross Keys, 13 High St, Pulloxhill, Bedford MK45 5HB, The Cross Keys, 13 High St, Pulloxhill, Bedford MK45 5HB, Pulloxhill, Bedfordshire, MK45 5HB, United Kingdom
This is one of two monthly meetings that the Milton Keynes & Chilterns Area has each Month. Specifically the ‘Central’ 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 an 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.

WEST MIDLANDS - Social Night
2025-02-05 19:30 - 22:00 | The Kings Arms, 2110 Warwick Road, Solihull, B93 0EE, United Kingdom
Come and join us for our monthly meet at The Kings Arms.
If it’s your first time let me know in advance and we’ll look out for you.

South Central Area Monthly Evening Meet at Frimley
2025-02-06 18:30 - 21:30 | Kings Head Frimley, Guildford Road, Frimley, Camberlety, Hampshire, GU16 6NR, United Kingdom
This is a change of venue from February 2026
Join us each month for an evening of MX5 banter and social get together.
The venue has food available and plenty of parking.
Please book your car in on arrival to avoid a parking fine.

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

Milton Keynes & Chilterns - Annual 'Cobweb' Run
2025-02-08 10:15 - 13:30 | Poplars Garden Centre, Poplars Garden Centre, Harlington Rd, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6HE, United Kingdom
The first run of 2025, our annual cobweb run (to blow those cobwebs away!)
This run will be about 60.6miles and will take approx. 2hrs.
Starting at Poplars Garden Centre, Toddington.
Meeting at 10.15am for 10.45am departure to Hartwell Nurseries, Stone, Aylesbury for a light lunch in their Tea Room (and potentially take a wander around their Garden Centre).

South Central Black Swan Car Meet
2025-02-09 08:00 - 11:30 | Black Swan, Ockham, Old Lane, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1NG
A meet for all cars of interest; classic and modern
Many of our members attend on a regular basis.
It is held in the car park and adjoining field of the Public House with room for 200 cars or more.
There are refreshments available on site including breakfast rolls and tea & coffee.
We will be spread throughout the show, depending on arrival time
We often drive to Ockham Bites Café at about 10.15am for a full breakfast or rolls.

Peaks & Pennines – Sunday Run around The Dukeries Area
2025-02-09 09:15 - 16:00
Meeting at The Stockyard, Hellaby S66 8HN at 9:15 for refreshments, leaving at 10:00 the route is South on A and B side roads to one of our favourite coffee stops Reg Taylors Garden Centre near Southwell where tables have been reserved for the Peaks and Pennines Area of The MX-5 Owners Club.
From there we head North again on A and B side roads to Dobbies Garden Centre for a late lunch, an area will be reserved for us
Please note this is at Dobbies, Barlborough, not Doddies Knotty Ash as previously suggested by predictive text on an earlier post !!
Alan will need to forward numbers to the venues by Thursday evening, please let him know if you are coming on the run by adding your name after the post on the on Peaks and Dales Facebook page. (This is a private members only page, please email me if you require access)
Route Card Stockyard to Reg Taylors Garden Centre
Route Card Reg Taylors to Dobbies
Our thanks to Alan Round for agreeing to lead this Sunday Run

Solent – Sunday 9th February; Breakfast, followed by Terry’s drive to Sammy Millers Motorcycle Museum
2025-02-09 09:45 - 16:00 | Sammy Millers Motorcycle Mueum, Bashley Cross Road,, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5SZ, United Kingdom
Dear All,
We received some requests from members to do another drive and visit to Sammy Millers Motorcycle Museum, as Terry’s drive route before was a very scenic route with some lovely MX-5 roads to drive on, via the New Forest ?
This is an early “heads up” for your Calendars/Diaries, so please keep a close eye on the forum for further details ?
Without more ado, we have been in contact with Sammy Millers Motorcycle Museum and Sharon (Museum Events Manager) has come back to me saying we are good to go for the 9th February and there is no restriction on numbers, as she will block off the bottom car park for our sole use. This would allow space for parking 35/40 MX-5’s?
Sharon has also confirmed that she has allocated us a “Group Discount” and set an Adult price of £10 per person, payable on the day via contactless payment!
Rendevous Point: The King Rufus, 135 Winchester Rd, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh SO53 2DU
Rendevous Time: 09:45
Departure Time: 10:45/11:00
Arrival Time at Sammy Millers: 12:00 (Approx)
Below are the “Tulip Directions” for the route, for you to download and print off, as required?
Sammy Miller Drive Page 1
Sammy Miller Drive Page 2
The King Rufus opens it’s doors at 10:00am and the Manager has asked for pre orders, so please take a look at the menu given below and let us know you choices on the forum post and they will have them ready for us to eat promptly before the drive ??
King Rufus Breakfast Menu
Terry and Diane have just finished proving the route and are finalising the Tulip Symbols and we will post the Tulips on the forum, so members can download and print them off , as desired!
Best Regards
Team Solent

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.

Eastern – Cambridge (Milton) – Monthly Meeting
2025-02-11 19:00 - 22:00 | The White Horse, High St, Milton, Cambridge, CB24 6AJ
Join us at the Whute Horse (Milton) for our monthly meeting, talk all things MX5 and discover the exciting events in store for you in 2025

Grampian - Monthly Social Pub Meet
2025-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 | The Redgarth, Kirk Brae, Oldmeldrum, Inverurie, AB51 0DJ
Monthly Social Pub Meet at The Redgarth in Oldmeldrum.
6pm if you’re eating, 6:30 if not. Advise the Area Coordinator by the preceding Sunday if you will be attending.
Prospective members are welcome to join us to find out more about the Club and what we do in the Grampian Area. Please let us know if you’re coming along beforehand if you can.

Tyne Tees - South Social Meeting
2025-02-12 18:30 - 21:00 | Anson Farm,, Anson Farm, Fleck Way, Thornaby, TS17 9LN
The Room is booked from 6.30pm for food
Meeting starts at 7.30pm

Yorkshire Ridings - Social Evening
2025-02-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Pear Tree Farm. YO32 9GZ, Monks Cross, Huntingdon, York, YO32 9GZ, United Kingdom
A get together for a drink and a natter and exchange of ideas.

North East Midlands - Midweek Meal @ The Kings Arms
2025-02-12 19:00 - 22:30
Hi Everyone,
Jan and John invite you to join them at The Kings Arms, Hathern, for the midweek meal.
For more information about this event and to book your place by Friday 7th February.
Please use the LINK below
https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/c/area-events/nem-area-events/128

Cheshire & North Wales – Monthly Meet
2025-02-12 20:00 - 21:00 | The Antrobus Arms, Warrington Rd, Northwich, CW9 6JD
Come and join us at the Antrobus Arms near Northwich for our monthly meeting. We discuss club related news across the area and the wider club and it’s a fantastic opportunity to meet members of the club. We start at 8pm and if you wish to dine we suggest you arrive earlier. Hope to see you there!

South West – monthly breakfast meeting
2025-02-16 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.

Eastern – North West Norfolk (Kings Lynn) – Walsingham Abbey, Snowdrop Walk
2025-02-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Walsingham Abbey, Common Place,, Walsingham, Norfolk, NR22 6BP
The North West Norfolk (Kings Lynn) meet, invite you to join us for a 35mile drive from Kings Lynn to Walsingham Abbey, Near Fakenham to view their exquisite late winter show of Snowdrops. Followed by a trip into Wells-next-the-Sea for a walk along the sea front, browse the local shops or have a delicious fish and chip lunch

North West – Skipton - The Other Way Round Run
2025-02-16 10:00 - 16:00 | McDonalds, Rising Bridge, 581 Blackburn Rd, Haslingden, Accrington, BB5 2SB, United Kingdom
Rod and Mandy present a winter run of around 2.5 hours to Skipton where you will have plenty of time to enjoy a good lunch, do some shopping or have a pleasant walk along the canal – or indeed all three!

Meeting at McDonalds, 581 Blackburn Road, Accrington BB5 2SB at 10:00 for a 10:30 departure we skirt around the edges of Burnley to Worsthorne and then along some minor lanes to Trawden. We then take the old Skipton road over the tops where you will observe great views over North Yorkshire and Lancashire before turning onto Lothersdale road heading towards Skipton.

For the return journey you can either make your own way home or follow a group led by Rod who will head for Carlton and back over the old Skipton road before finishing at the M65.

Tulip Map to follow on our Facebook page.

Please note this run may be postponed should particularly bad weather conditions prevail. In this eventuality a post will be made on Facebook on the evening before the run.

Northants Club Night
2025-02-17 18:00 - 21:00 | The Yeoman of England, 31 High Street, Wootton, Northamptonshire, NN4 6LR, United Kingdom
We warmly welcome everyone to The Yeoman of England for our Monthly Clubnight meeting. It is a Greene King Pub with a large car park, a spacious garden and great food. Generally we arrive at 6pm for a meal and a catch up. Around 8pm I read out my “Parish Notes” outlining forthcoming events and Runs. Look forward to seeing you all.

Milton Keynes & Chilterns Monthly Meet – Chilterns
2025-02-18 18:30 - 22:00 | The Grand Junction Arms, Bulbourne, Tring. HP23 5QE, Bulbourne, nr Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 5QE
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 an 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.

South Wales Area Monthly Meeting – Whitland Area - DECEMBER MEETING CANCELLED - NEXT MEETING JAN 2026
2025-02-19 18:00 - 21:30 | The Station House Public House., St Johns St, Whitland, SA34 0Ap, United Kingdom
The West Wales Area Club Social Meeting will take place every 3rd Wednesday of the month at The Station House Public House, St Johns St, Whitland. SA34 0AP.
Everyone welcome, members and non members.
Delicious meals are available to order.
Would those wishing to attend please inform Ann Adams just so numbers are known.
DECEMBER MEETING CANCELLED DUE TO CLASHES WITH CHRISTMAS PARTIES – NEXT MEETING JANUARY 2026

Solent – Wednesday 19th February: Terry’s Quiz Night at The King Rufus, Chandlers Ford
2025-02-19 18:00 - 22:00 | The King Rufus, 135 Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, SO53 2DU
Hi everyone,
Following on from Terry’s very successful Quiz Night last year at The Milbury’s we have arranged another Quiz night for these dark evenings, when we cannot partake in evening drives?
However, we have a new venue for this one, at: The King Rufus, which does great food, so please come along and join us for another great social event and pit your wits against fellow MX-5’ers??
Venue: The King Rufus, 135 Winchester Rd, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh SO53 2DU
What3Words: treat.hungry.rang
Meeting time: 6:00 pm onwards, so we can eat before the quiz starts at 7:30om
We have a great first prize, in the form of a Meguires Cleaning Kit, complete in its case and a couple of runners up prizes to whet your appetite – Click here for prizes Info?
NB: The prizes will be allocated to each wining team (Max Team size = 6 players)
Please confirm your attendance on the forum, in order that we can update the venue on our numbers.
A menu is given in the details below, so you can look and decide your meal choices prior to attending.
We look forward to seeing you all on the night?
Best Regards
Team Solent

Eastern – North East Essex (Colchester) – Monthly Meeting
2025-02-19 19:00 - 22:00 | 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

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

Cheshire and North Wales. Quiz Night
2025-02-22 19:00 - 22:30 | The Antrobus Arms, Warrington Rd, Northwich, CW9 6JD
Hosted by Teri & Paul Mckay
Fun quiz evening at the Antrobus Arms – further emails to be confirmed – look out for further emails

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/#/

Cheshire & North Wales - Monthly Breakfast Meet
2025-02-23 08:30 - 11:30 | Chocks Away Diner, Hawarden Airport, Flint Rd, Saltney Ferry, Chester, CH4 0GZ
Come and join us for a fantastic fry up & chat at Chocks Away Diner. It’s an excellent place to discuss all things MX-5 and you might even see a few planes!

South Wales – February Club Run – Sunday 23rd
2025-02-23 10:00 - 16:00
The South Wales Area FEBRUARY Club Run is being organised and led by Kevin & Debra Reader.
Meeting Point:- Tesco Extra Car Park, Unit 6 Harlech Retail Park, Cardiff Road, Newport NP20 3BA
Meeting Time:- 10.00 for 10.30 start.
Coffee Stop:- Cattle Market Car Park, Monmouth NP25 3EG

Car Park is free for first 2 hrs but YOU MUST REGISTER at the pay machine
Alternatively using PayByPhone App(admin charge of 20p) – Location Code 806683
There is a choice of coffee shops/pubs in Monmouth

Lunch:- The Greyhound Inn & Hotel, 10 Strand Street, Usk, NP15 1LE
Menu:- Choice from the menu of the day.

Starters range from £6-£8
Mains – Typical Sunday Lunch examples are priced around £16.50 – choice may vary on the day. All served with roast potatoes, seasonal veg & Yorkshire pudding
Welsh Striploin of Beef
Roast Leg of Lamb
Roast Chicken
Carrot & Lentil Philo Bake

Choice of desserts from the menu
All bookings to be made with Kevin Reader by 14th February. kreader1965@gmail.com
