MX-5 Owners Club

South West – Darts Farm Car Show
2025-06-15 09:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Darts Farm, Darts Farm, Topsham, Devon, EX3 0QH
Join us for a great day at one of Devon’s finest farm shops near Topsham as they present a collection of classic cars on display for all to see. The entry cost is £10.00 for a car, driver and one passenger. We intend meeting at Exeter services at 08:30 and driving down to the site in convoy as this is an individual entry event. We will therefore have to arrive in convoy for us to be all positioned together on the day. We will need to know your intention of joining us by the end of May. Please email (southwest@mx5oc.co.uk) or message (07368 492829) us for details of how to pay and we will reply to you at our earliest convenience. We hope you can join us.

South West – monthly breakfast meeting
2025-06-15 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
2025-06-15 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
2025-06-16 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.

Tyne Tees – Mid Week Oxford and Tyne Tees joint Event
2025-06-17 | Holly Bush Inn. Greenhaugh. NE48 1PW
updated 28th May
For the Tyne Tees family there is the Fountain Cottage Cafe with public toilets 10 minutes from the Holly Bush Inn where we could meet from 9am before meeting and greeting the Oxford area members at Bellingham.
A number of the Oxford Area members are on holiday in the Tyne Tees area and we will be hosting a mid week event.
Meet & Greet 9.30am for a 10am start from the Holly Bush Inn, Greenhaugh, Hexham NE48 1PW
Todays joint run event between the Tyne Tees and Oxford Area is approximately 100 miles.
Stop 1. Langley Castle. Where we have provisionally booked the Restaurant and Lounge for you to enjoy a bite to eat at a very reasonable price.
Stop 2. Lord Crew Arms. Blanchland DH8 9SP
Stop 3. Holly Bush Inn, Greenhaugh. NE48 1PW. Where we can say good bye to our MX-5 Owners Club Oxford brothers and sisters.

Milton Keynes & Chilterns Monthly Meet – Chilterns
2025-06-17 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
2025-06-18 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 Area - Annual Fish & Chips on the Beach Event
2025-06-18 18:15 - 21:30 | Gilkicker Car Park, Lifeboat Lane, Gosport, PO12 2TR
Hello everyone
The fish and Chip drive for 2025 is to be held on Wednesday 18th June. It will start from Bishops Waltham car park SO32 1AR and we will drive down to Stokes Bay (Lifeboat Lane) to have our food. Meeting time is 18:15 at Bishops Waltham to leave promptly at 18:45. The drive takes about 45 minutes and I will be collecting our food order between 19:30 and 19:45 from the village chippie. The food will need to be pre-ordered so I would be grateful if you could let me know your orders by Friday 13th June.
You can pay with cash on the night when we meet at Bishops Waltham or by PayPal to ‘Nicholas Greest’, remember to say it’s a friends/family transaction to avoid a charge.
Food choices and prices:
Fish and chips £9.50
Jumbo sausage and chips. £6.00
Beef pie and chips. £6.60
Chicken fillet bites and chips. £6.80
Veggie burger and chips. £7.50 comes with salad and choice of mayo or relish
Curry Sauce. £2.10
Mushy peas. £1.30
Remember to bring Salt, Vinegar and sauces if required.
Fingers crossed for the weather.
VERY IMPORTANT; Please note that we are having to put a limit of 40 food orders to ensure the chippy will be able to complete our order. In the past the maximum has been around that number so I am hoping no one will be disappointed.
Caroline and Nick

Eastern – North East Essex (Colchester) – Monthly Meeting
2025-06-18 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

Norfolk Fives Monthly Meeting
2025-06-18 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!

Lincolnshire – Midweek social gathering
2025-06-19 14:00 - 16:00
Meet up for an ice cream and chat with other MX-5 enthusiasts on Thursday 19th June at 2 pm at Daisy Made Farm, Skellingthorpe, Nr. Lincoln. LN6 5SA. (What3words much.cracks.kilt)

Solent Area – Thruxton Retro (Formerly Thruxton Historic) 20th to 22nd June 2025
2025-06-20, 2025-06-21, 2025-06-22 | Thruxton Circuit, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 8PN, United Kingdom
Hi Everyone,
Many of you have enjoyed Thruxton Historic over the years we have been attending this event, since our first attendance, for the 30th Anniversary of the MX-5, back in June 2019.
Elaine Jell, who has been our direct contact since 2019, has emailed us to say that “Thruxton Historic” has now evolved for 2025, into “Thruxton Retro” and as such the event will be much bigger and have not only historic vehicle racing but it will also be a weekend filled with music, family friendly entertainment, motorbike clubs, legendary machines and soap-box racing, all on the fastest race circuit in the UK??
To book your “discounted tickets” as an MX5OC member, Elaine has kindly provided the following details;
How to book Car Club Tickets
Please visit the car club ticket booking page (see link below). Each order allows you to book one free club vehicle display pass when purchasing the driver and any passenger tickets.
Adult Car Club Tickets: Friday £10; Saturday £16; Sunday £16; Three Day £30.
Children 15 years and under admitted free with an adult ticket holder.
IMPORTANT NOTE: You will need to purchase a ticket per adult for this event!
https://thruxtonracing.co.uk/event/tr-car-club
Scroll down to the numbered section, select a ticket type/day, and click ‘ADD TO BASKET’
Click ‘CHECKOUT NOW’ to go to your basket where you can amend ticket quantities.
Enter code MX5OC251TR in the DISCOUNT CODE field (bottom left of the basket) click APPLY to activate the discount, repeat for each ticket type on the order.
Please check the total before clicking PROCEED TO CHECKOUT
Car Club tickets must be booked by 2pm Monday 16th June. Tickets and display vehicle passes will be sent to club members by first class post on or before this date.
Club displays will be on the banking and grass areas in the outfield and your allocated club area will be signposted. We will require a copy of your club public liability insurance and a risk assessment to hold on file for the event. If you would like to use a gazebo, please let us know the dimensions and intended purpose. We will email you final details and arrival information before the event.
Car Club Weekend Camping Discount
A valid three-day event ticket is required to access the campsite.
Shower facilities, toilets , fresh water and waste point available.
50% Car Club discount available on the Standard Pitch 10m x 5m only (no electric hook up, max 6 people per pitch).
Email marketing@barc.net quoting your ticket order reference number to request a one-time use camping promocode. Pitches must be purchased in advance via the main event page.
https://thruxtonracing.co.uk/racing/thruxton-retro#tickets Click on the BUY THRUXTON RETRO TICKETS where you can apply your promocode and select camping e-tickets.
Best Regards
Team Solent

South West Midlands – Classic Motor Hub – Cocktail & Classics Evening
2025-06-20 19:00 - 22:00 | The Classic Motor Hub, Old Walls, Ablington, Bibury GL7 5FF, Old Walls, Ablington, Bibury, GL7 5FF, United Kingdom
Sunday 20th June 2025: Classic Motor Hub – Cocktails & Classics
Venue: Classic Motor Hub, Old Walls, Ablington, Bibury GL7 5FF
Time: 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Meeting Point: To be Confirmed – on-site at 10:00 if not.
This event is strictly pre-book only. In order to comply with health and safety guidance, no visitors will be allowed entry on the day without a valid ticket. Tickets are per car/motorcycle, rather than per person. Please Note: We cannot offer refunds on tickets unless the decision is made to cancel the event. If you change your mind more than 2 weeks prior to an event please get in touch and we may be able to resell your place.
Please Note: They cannot offer refunds on tickets unless the decision is made to cancel the event. If you change your mind more than 2 weeks prior to an event please get in touch with The Motor Hub and they may be able to resell your place.
If you have any queries about registering or attending the Coffee and Classics events, don’t hesitate to get in touch with The Motor Hub.
https://classicmotorhub.com/car-events/

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

Team NEM

South West Midlands – Extra Drive – The Longest Drive – Hosted By Gary & Julie
2025-06-21 | Castle Combe Circuit, Castle Combe, Upper Castle Combe,, Chippenham, SN14 7EY, United Kingdom
An extra drive to celebrate the longest day of the year
Drive Detail TBA

Tyne Tees – Lakes Events
2025-06-21 - 2025-06-23 | Penrith Premier Inn. Penrith
Updated 17th June 2025
We are adding another meet and greet point at Scotch Corner on Saturday 21st June at 8.15am with a set off time to Penrith of 8.45am
A lakes event which is a pick & mix starting from Penrith Premier Inn CA11 7FG
Two easy runs in the Lakes starting from Penrith Premier Inn.

Do the Saturday or Sunday runs or make a week end of it, do both event runs and stay over at the Premier Inn at Penrith (Please book your room early direct with the Premier Inn)

The choice is yours.
A short walk away from the Premier Inn are plenty of bars and places to eat. Sainsbury’s is next door for purchasing a packed lunch.
Saturday 21st June Event Route.
Approximately 97 miles
Meet and Greet 9.30am outside the Premier Inn. New Squares, 2 Common Gardens Square, Penrith CA11 7FG. for a 10am start. Route maps will be available on the day.
Stop 1. 10 minute Comfort Break at The Oddfellows Arms, Calbeck CA7 8EB
Stop 2. 30minute Tea/Coffee break at Lake District Castle Inn. Bassenthwaite. Keswick. CA12 4RG.
Stop 3. 45 minte Lunch break. Honister Slate Mine. Honister Pass. Keswick CA12 5XN. There is no parking charge for our group. We have to park in the overflow carpark.
Stop 4. 30 minute comfort break. Stock Lane Grasmere LA22 9SL (dependant on how busy the carpark is.) Otherwise short comfort break and move on. Car parking is expensive £5 for 1 hour.
Details of the Sunday 22nd June event run
Meet & Greet at the Penrith Premier Inn carpark at 10am for a 10.15am run start. This run will be approximately 96 miles.
Stop 1. 30 minute comfort break at Hawkshead Tourist centre. Hawkshead. LA22 0NT. There is a £4 carpark fee and the public toilets are 50p.
Stop 2. A one hour Lunch break at Lakeland Motor Museum, Old Blue Mill, Backbarrow, Ulverston LA12 8TA
Stop 3. Penrith Premier Inn Carpark CA11 7FG

Milton Keynes & Chilterns - Weekend Breakfast Meet & Run/s
2025-06-21 10:00 - 17:00 | The Old Mill, 15 London Rd, Berkhamsted HP4 2NB, 15 London Rd, Berkhamsted, HP4 1NS, United Kingdom
An opportunity for those who cannot normally make a midweek breakfast to join us for breakfast at a weekend!
You are welcome to join for any or all parts, just breakfast, just run, etc ?
Meet for a 10am breakfast.
Please confirm attendance by Tuesday 17th June
A further 1.25hr run will then end at Poplars Garden Centre for tea/coffee and cake
Run 1 – Starting at 11.30am, following breakfast at the Old Mill, a run of approx. 40 miles (1hr 30mins) to the Bucks Garden Centre MK18 4AE, for a comfort break (and shopping opportunity for some).
Run 2 – Starting at approx 14:00 at the Bucks Garden Centre, our second run will be approx. 46 miles (1hr 45mins) to Poplars Garden Centre

Cheshire & North Wales. Turkish Social Evening
2025-06-21 19:00 - 22:30 | Alford Manor House 01
Hosted by Suzy & John Cartlidge.
Details to follow

Cornwall – Ben’s “Sun Downer Run”
2025-06-21 19:30 - 22:30
Ben has kindly arranged a Run to celebrate this year Summer Solstice on Saturday 21st June 2025
Meeting at Marks & Spencer car park, Kingsley Village, Fraddon, TR9 6NA for 19:30.
This Run will take you up to Widemouth Bay Nr Bude to watch the Sun Go Down on the longest day.
Please bring your own refreshments.

Yorkshire Ridings - Ice Cream Sundae Run
2025-06-22 | Hawthorne Farm, Warren House Lane, Yeadon LS19 7FT
A delightful run around Yorkshire scenery with a chance to sample ice cream at various venues. Meet at Hawthorne Farm, Yeadon. LS19 7FT at 10.00am for a 10.30am start. The venue serves breakfast from 9.00am so let us know if you wish to eat. Please email if attending, don’t just turn up. Thank you.

Cheshire & North Wales - Monthly Breakfast Meet
2025-06-22 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!

Highland & Moray – Tain Vintage Car Rally
2025-06-22 09:00 - 17:00 | Asda Tain, Knockbreck Road, Tain, Highland, IV191NZ, United Kingdom
Tain Classic Car Show – final instructions
The Tain Vintage Car Rally takes place on Sunday 22nd June, and we have a club stand for this event. At the moment we have twelve cars attending the event, and the list is below. Please check and ensure you are on the list as we need to have individual event passes for all cars to access the showground. However, there is still time to join us just drop us an email or register on the event section of our Facebook page if you want to come along.
We will aim to meet up in the Asda car park in Tain at 9am on Sunday 22nd June where exhibitor passes will be distributed. We will then proceed to the showground in convoy no later than 9.15. If for any reason you have to cancel on the day then please let me know on 07853 941742.
Normally the marshals are very good and just wave us into the showground and direct us to our allocated space. Once in we will then take a little time to position the cars appropriately for the space provided. This year we have a new club shelter and banners, so some volunteers are always appreciated to get these up. All the club stands are judged so we always like to make a good impression.
Everything needs to be setup for 10am as that is when the event opens to the public. There are always loads of things to see at this show from classic cars , motorcycles and many clubs in attendance. A unique feature of Tain is the opportunity to drive around the showring and tell everybody about your cars.
At the end of the event everybody is invited back to our house which is only 10 mins south of Tain (postcode IV18 0SF or clerics.vision.fidgeted on what3words). Gillian will be preparing some light refreshments for everybody. We appreciate that many people are travelling from far and wide to attend this event, so it is our way of thanking you for supporting the club before you all head home.
Current list of cars attending
1/ Charles Sinclair
2/ Bobby Sinclair
3/ Stuart Macdonald
4/ Jenni Hodgson
5/ Eric Jones
6/ Sandy Boreland
7/ Shannon Marley
8/ Robert Cormack
9/ Neil Fuller
10/ Ralph Luck
11/ Lois Gray
12/ Robin Duff
Look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday.

South Central – Ramster Gardens Café Breakfast Meet
2025-06-22 09:30 - 11:30 | Ramster Gardens Café, Petworth Rd, Chiddingfold, Surrey, GU8 4SN, United Kingdom
4th Sunday of each month is our morning meet at Ramster Gardens, Chiddingfold (GU8 4SN).
Arrive 9.30am onwards for coffee, bacon butties and general chit chat.
There is no charge to attend but please use the café for refreshments (no picnics please).
There is a charge to enter the beautiful gardens and well worth a walk round after our meet.

Northants Sunday Run- Picnic in the Park
2025-06-22 10:30 - 16:00 | Emberton Country Park, Olney Rd, Emberton, Olney, MK46 5FJ
The Northamptonshire Area welcomes you to our Annual “Picnic in the Park”.
Where ? Emberton Country Park, MK46 5FJ Just off the A509 near Olney.
Timings – Come and go to suit yourself, but we hope to be in our usual spot 200 metres past the Cafe, on the right.
Look for our Banner, you wont miss us.
Bring your own picnic, dogs allowed on a lead. Toilets near Cafe.
No BBQs
Entry is £5.50 per car, pay at entry by Card or Coin. No Change given. Free for Blue Badge holders.
Watch out for Sleeping Policemen.
See you there.

Cornwall – Boconnoc Classic Car Show
2025-06-22 12:00 - 17:00
We will be attending the Boconnoc Classic Car Show on the 22nd of June in aid of Marie Curie.
You are welcome to join us if you have already pre-registered and fly the Flag for the MX5 Owners Club.
Our pre show meet up will be at Morrisons Liskeard PL14 3PR at 12:00 and heading to the show ground at 12:15
All exhibitors need to be on site by 13:00
Roger & Liz will take up the lead for you all to follow….

Milton Keynes & Chilterns – Midweek Breakfast Meet – The Woodyard Cafe’, Luton Hoo Estate
2025-06-25 09:45 - 12:00 | The Woodyard Cafe and Brasserie,, Luton Hoo Estate, Bedfordshire, LU1 4LF
Alison and her Sister tested the breakfast on 14/05/25 . It passed ?
Booked for arrival at 9.45/10am for our normal midweek breakfast in June. No specific end time, people stay as long as they want.
The walled garden is open on a Wednesday (£7.50 or free to Histotic House Members) for those who would like a stroll after breakfast.
Please let us know if there is 1 or 2 (or more) of you attending as it helps with numbers etc. Use the mkchiltern@mx5oc.co.uk
Final numbers by Sunday 22nd please.

North West – Social Meeting at The Crown
2025-06-25 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.

South Wales – Caerphilly monthly meeting CANCELLED
2025-06-25 18:30 - 21:30
This meeting is cancelled.
