MX-5 Owners Club

Peaks and Pennines Social Meeting
2025-05-07 18:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | 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
2025-05-07 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
2025-05-07 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.

Tyne Tees – National Spring Rally at Harewood House.
2025-05-11 | Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds, LS17 9LQ, United Kingdom
Updated 4 April 2025
The MX-5 Owners Club Spring Rally at Harewood House, Leeds. LS17 9LG
We at the MX-5 Owners Club Tyne Tees have for a long time been asking for an event in or around our area, now we have one lets show our support and have a record number of our Tyne Tees members at this event.
We have a gate opening time at Harewood House of 9.30am
We will have 3 start points for our area members
North Members Meet & Greet at the Ridley Arms Stannington NE61 6EL at 7am for 7.10am run start to Washington services. Meeting up with the Central Area.
Central Members Meet & Greet at the Washington Services South Bound 7.30am for 7.45am run to Scotch Corner. Meeting up with the South Area Members.
South Area Members Meet & Greet at Scotch Corner Services 8.15am for run start to Harewood House 8.30am so we can get to Harewood House for approximately 9.30am

We do require volunteers to assist with the events during the day.

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
Team NEM

South West – Autojumble & Breakfast
2025-05-11 | The South Devon Railway, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 9DZ, United Kingdom
Jack Spink is organising a run to Buckfastleigh from the Haldon Forest Diner and would like to invite you to join him for this great day out. Meeting at the diner at 09:00 for breakfast and then heading to the autojumble at Buckfastleigh for anyone looking for a bargain. The event is in the grounds of the Buckfast Railway tourist attraction and has a lovely cafe for light refreshments. Please message Jack (07875 142248) and let him know if you intend joining us.

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

Spring Rally Information
2025-05-11 | Harewood House near Leeds, Harewood House,, Knaresborough, LS17 9LG
Harewood House is the chosen venue, bound to be another fine event.

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/

Spring Rally
2025-05-11
This year the Spring Rally will be at Harewood House. More details will be posted once the National Committee has let me know. We may also require members from Yorkshire Ridings to assist with marshalling.

South Central Black Swan Car Meet
2025-05-11 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 – Run to The Spring Rally at Harewood House
2025-05-11 09:00 - 16:30
* Full details of the Rally are on the Spring Rally Web page and in the April edition of Soft Top Hard Top *
After last year’s amazing turnout at the MX-5 Anniversary Rally—celebrating the Club’s 30th and the car’s 35th—we’re bringing you even better events this year, with two new venues and more chances to meet up!
Harewood House – Sunday 11th MayKick off the year at Harewood House just north of Leeds in Yorkshire Alongside the Rally immerse yourself in history and beautiful gardens.

Andre and Wendy will lead the run. 8:15: meeting for 9:00 departure from The Stockyard, coffee stop at Squires, The Bikers Cafe, then up the old A1 to near jct 45 then across to Harwood House. Provisional details have been on the Peaks and Pennines Area since the location of the Spring Rally was announced last year. https://staging.mx5oc.co.uk/event/peaks-pennines-run-to-the-spring-rally-at-harewood-house/
Our route, it will avoid the major road works on the A1 at Darrington
The Route Cards are now Here, please download a set and bring them with you,
Do not forget your Spring Rally Pass, sent out to members in the April Edition of Soft Top Hard Top (the mirror hanger will require cutting out)
This run is open to all, passes were sent out to members in the April edition of STHT, non members will be able to pay on the gate

Northants Sunday Car Show – Stokes Golden Classics
2025-05-11 11:00 - 16:00 | Stoke Goldington Village Hall, Stoke Goldington, 4 Bakers Close, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8NQ
EDIT If you are not attending the Spring Rally, this event might be just the thing. I have only 2 FREE tickets LEFT ! (that’s for 2 MX-5s) for entry to this lovely village car show. Always packed with beautiful vehicles. Members contact me directly for your chance to display your 5 with us. Ticket holders meet at The Yeoman of England in Wootton (NN4 6LP) at 10am to collect their tickets from me. Departing in convoy at 10.15am through Salcey Forest to Stoke Goldington.

Eastern – Cambridge (Milton) – Monthly Meeting
2025-05-13 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

Northants – Visit to Upton House and Gardens
2025-05-14 09:30 - 15:30 | Upton House and Gardens, Edgehill, Banbury, OX15 6HT
09.30 Meet at Poppy Field Farm, 1 Telstar Way, Northampton NN5 6GT. Maybe a yummy breakfast before we leave at approximately 10.45 Routesheets will be available if you have a co pilot, otherwise the destination postcode for your Sat Nav is OX15 6HT Upton House and Gardens is a Nation Trust Property, so admission is Free to NT Members. Non NT Members is £17 pp The 1930’s House is the country retreat for Lord and Lady Bearsted with amazing terraced gardens and a world renowned art collection. Hope you can join us.

Grampian - Monthly Social Pub Meet
2025-05-14 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 Foul shirt Meeting
2025-05-14 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

North East Midlands – Midweek Meal – Skittle Night
2025-05-14 19:00 - 22:30
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

Team NEM

Cheshire & North Wales – Monthly Meet
2025-05-14 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!

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

Northants Sunday Run -We’ll Meet Again: WW2 Museum
2025-05-18 | We’ll Meet Again: WW2 Museum, Shore Road, Freiston Shore,, Boston, PE22 0LY
Come with us to visit “Wartime History Brought to Life” – at the “We’ll Meet Again: WW2 Homefront Museum” at Shore Road, Freiston Shore, Boston PE22 0LY Lots to see, Lancaster Bomber Simulator (must be prebooked, telephone 01205 761082) 1/2 hour and 1 hour sessions available. Paul, the owner, would like us to park in a prime spot on his lawned area for photos (if the weather has been kind) Otherwise we will be in the main car park in front of the Museum. Tea, Coffee, Hot Snacks and lots of Homemade Cake in the “Ration Book Cafe.” Have a look at their Website or Facebook page. We will meet at the B and M car park, Victoria Park, 3 Whitworth Way, in Wellingborough NN8 2EF for a prompt depart at 10.15am. Cost is £7 pp

Tyne Tees – Mazdadudes Event with Owen.
2025-05-18 | Mazdadudes at Darlington
Updated 23rd March 2025
Mazdadudes Owen Oliver has kindly offered to organise an event on the 18th May.
Meet & Greet at Mazdadudes from 9am
This run event will start at 10am from Mazdadudes MX-5 Service repair premises, 2 Dalton Street, Darlington, DL1 1TN.
Tea / Coffee available at the meet & Greet
Route – Leave Darlington – Reeth – Tan Hill – Penrith ( Refreshments / comfort stop) – Heart side.

Cheshire & North Wales. May Run
2025-05-18 | Alford Manor House 01
Hosted by Peter Oldland
Details to b e confirmed

Wessex - Take part in the Dorset Blind Association's annual Motor Show at Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Wareham BH20 5QS
2025-05-18 09:00 - 16:30 | Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Wareham BH20 5QS, EAST LULWORTH, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 5QS, United Kingdom
Bill and I took part in this show last year.
There was a great variety of cars on display and lots to see, including the stunning castle. A very sociable, relaxing event, chatting and mingling with like-minded car enthusiasts.
£15 per person for exhibiting vehicles (includes showground entry, breakfast roll, hot drink, and exclusive access to Lulworth Castle)
Registration for Exhibiting Vehicles:
Exhibitors of classic cars, supercars, motorbikes and all types of motor vehicles are invited to join this exclusive event.
Advanced booking is essential, as spaces are limited and always sell out!
Registration opens at 9:00 am in Lulworth Castle Car Park, with refreshments available from 9:00 am to 10:00 am.
The public showground display will run from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm, with ‘Best Car Awards’ at 3:30 pm.
Important: For safety reasons, we ask that all exhibitors remain in the showground until the event closes at 4:00 pm.
The showground will be free to the public and feature a family fun day with live music, a kids’ area with entertainment, artisan stalls, and a fantastic selection of food and drinks, including vegetarian and vegan options. Bring your family, friends, and even your four-legged companions (dogs must be kept on a lead) for a day of fun and support for a great cause!

South West – monthly breakfast meeting
2025-05-18 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
2025-05-18 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.

South Wales - Club Monthly Run - Sunday May18th
2025-05-18 10:00 - 16:00
This run is being organised and led by Chris Howells & Michele Harris

Meeting Point:– Brecon – Mount Street Car Park LD3 7JY – just up from Morrisons Car Park. Meet 10.00 for 10.30 start
Coffee Stop:- Erwood Station Gallery Café, Llandeilo Graban, Builth Wells LD2 3SJ – Delicious Cakes Coffee & Teas to enjoy while sitting in old railway carriages or sitting on the platform and while enjoying their delightful Galleries.
Lunch:- Neuadd Wen Public House, Bedwellty Road, Aberbargoed CF81 9DN. Choice of roasts, Beef/Lamb/Chicken/Vegetarian Sausages with seasonal vegetables. £10.95 Choice of Desserts £4
Please let Chris Howells know if you wish to take part in the run and also if food is required – By Thursday 15th May

Milton Keynes & Chilterns - Chiltern Hills Rally
2025-05-18 10:00 - 17:00 | Weedon Park, Aylesbury, Bucks. HP224NN, Weedon Park, Aylesbury, HP22 4NN
MK&C are attending the Chiltern Hills Rally and have booked a display area. If you are attending please let the Milton Keynes & Chilterns Area Co-ordinator know (mkchiltern@mx5oc.co.uk) as there may be a limit on numbers for the display stand.
We also maybe doing a ‘run’ to the rally from a starting location (yet to be determined) to arrive at the rally as a group.

South Wales Area – Monthly Sunday Run
2025-05-18 10:30 - 17:00
This run will be organised by Chris Howells.

Kent – Wickhambreaux Classic car show 2025 – 40th birthday special
2025-05-18 11:00 - 15:30
A local car show and it is attracting plenty of interest from members.
Contact me for Tickets £6:00 per car
kent@mx5oc.co.uk
