AREA CO-ORDINATOR
Area Coordinator Role Vacant
The Club is seeking a Coordinator in the Area to help members get together and enjoy their MX-5s and help bring together member-led activities in 2023 and a Club programme of activities to engage and support members,.
The Club seeks expressions of interest from any member to take forward the Area Coordinator role, we’re pleased to consider single or joint applications if two or more members wish to be considered for the role jointly.
If you can help and have the passion to take on one of the most rewarding volunteer roles within the Club, please contact us at acl@mx5oc.co.uk
REGULAR MEETS
Regular meets will resume as soon as an Area Coordinator comes forward
However you may be interested in attending those hosted by North West or Cheshire & North Wales depending on your geographical location.
DIARY
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| Heartbeat returns with Goathland Tea Room Heartbeat returns with Goathland Tea Room @ Manor House Sep 1 all-day  Ian Pickney has kindly offered to organise and lead an event to Heartbeat and the Goathland Tea Room. Meet and Greet 10am for a 10.30am run start. All details will be on the route map[...] NEM Choo Choo Challenge NEM Choo Choo Challenge Sep 1 all-day Hi Everyone, SORRY THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL Claire and Sandy invite you to join them on their Choo Choo Challenge. Please see NEM Area Events on the Club forum, for updates. https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/c/area-events/nem-area-events/128 Team NEM SOLENT AREA – Sunday 1st September 2024: A drive & visit to Breamore House, Near Fordingbridge SOLENT AREA – Sunday 1st September 2024: A drive & visit to Breamore House, Near Fordingbridge @ Braemore House Sep 1 all-day  *** Please note this event has moved from 2nd June to 1st September due to us not acheiving the required numbers to obtain the group discount *** All other details remain the same, as given[...] South West Midlands – Newent Cricket Club Car & Classic Show South West Midlands – Newent Cricket Club Car & Classic Show Sep 1 all-day Organiser: Heather Eldridge. Detail to follow CS – Central Scotland – Bacon & Brakes @ The Rhynd Cafe 8:00 am CS – Central Scotland – Bacon & Brakes @ The Rhynd Cafe @ The Rhynd Cafe Sep 1 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm September run to Bacon and Brakes at the Rhynd Cafe nr Leuchars. Bacon and Brakes (therhynd.com) Meet at the MX5OC HQ in Dalgety Bay at 8am to stock up on woolly hats for the winter[...] CS – September Drive to The Rhynd Cafe 8:00 am CS – September Drive to The Rhynd Cafe @ MX5OC Dalgety Bay Sep 1 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm September drive this Sunday – 01 September Meet at MX5OC – 27 West Way, Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline KY11 9AE – at 8am for a 9am departure. Chance to stock up on merch for the winter[...] Greenwoods Classic Car Meet 9:00 am Greenwoods Classic Car Meet @ Greenwoods Classic Car Show Sep 1 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Greenwoods Classic . This is a non club event that is open to all. It is a general car meet of pre 1980 cars plus an impressive private collection of Fire Engines. We park in[...] Norfolk Photo shoot Gressenhall 9:00 am Norfolk Photo shoot Gressenhall @ Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse. Sep 1 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Polish up your Five’s, the Norfolk Five’s are hosting our annual photo shoot of the year. This years location is Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse. Starting point details. We will meet at Bure Valley Railway station[...] NW – Lyth Valley, Grange-over-Sands and Arnside 9:45 am NW – Lyth Valley, Grange-over-Sands and Arnside @ Truck Haven Carnforth Sep 1 @ 9:45 am – 3:30 pm Sunday Run – Lyth Valley, Grange-over-Sands & Arnside Organised by David and Shirley Thorpe. Meeting point is Carnforth Truckhaven LA5 9RQ at 9:45am departing at 10:15am Leaving the Truckstop at 10:15am we head via Capernwray,[...] | ||||||
| MK&C – Annual – Late Summer BBQ and Car Show!! 6:00 pm MK&C – Annual – Late Summer BBQ and Car Show!! @ The Cross Keys Sep 4 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm  After the huge success of last years event, this is a fantastic opportunity to do it all again!! And once again, Majella Taylor’s company Pavlova and Cream is supporting the event covering the venue and[...] Milton Keynes & Chilterns Monthly Meeting – Central 7:00 pm Milton Keynes & Chilterns Monthly Meeting – Central 7:00 pm WEST MIDLANDS – Social Night 7:30 pm WEST MIDLANDS – Social Night @ The Kings Arms Sep 4 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm 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. P & P Social Meeting 8:15 pm P & P Social Meeting @ The Rockingham Arms Sep 4 @ 8:15 pm – 9:30 pm Our Social Meetings are now back at The Rockingham Arms, Wentworth, S62 7TL, this year they are in The Barn, which we have the exclusive use of. The Barn is accessed from the small court[...] | South Central Area Monthly Evening Meet 6:30 pm South Central Area Monthly Evening Meet @ The Royal Oak, Pirbright Sep 5 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm Join us each month for an evening of MX5 banter and social get together. The venue has food available and plenty of parking. South West Midlands – Monthly Club Meeting – Venue TBA 7:00 pm Oxford Area – Monthly Meeting 8:00 pm | South West Midlands – The Goodwood Revival – Members Meet Ups – David and Gina Westwood South West Midlands – The Goodwood Revival – Members Meet Ups – David and Gina Westwood Sep 6 – Sep 8 all-day Venue: Goodwood House, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0PX Meeting Point: Onsite For further information and tickets click here: https://www.goodwood.com/motorsport/festival-of-speed/ Contact David & Gina if you are attending and would like to meet up | SOLENT AREA – The Isle of Wight Classic Motor Show Sat 7th September & Sunday 8th September 2024 SOLENT AREA – The Isle of Wight Classic Motor Show Sat 7th September & Sunday 8th September 2024 @ Newport Quay & Ryde Esplanade Sep 7 – Sep 8 all-day  Hi Everyone, As you will all know, we have been working hard with Jeff Butt in the Isle of Wight over the last couple of years and Jeff Butt has successfully negotiated, with the organisers[...] South-West 300 South-West 300 Sep 7 – Sep 10 all-day Tour organised by Andy and Dorothy – 7th/8th/9th/10th September 2024 Completing the South West 300 Please contact Andy and Dorothy direct to book onto this trip as this involves accommodation bookings and limited spaces are[...] South Central – Browns Classics Breakfast Meet 10:00 am South Central – Browns Classics Breakfast Meet @ Browns Classics Sep 7 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Breakfast@Browns This is not a Club event. However is a good little car meet, where all cars are allowed no matter age or Make. All money raised at event including the purchase of food goes[...] | Black Swan Car Meet 8:00 am Black Swan Car Meet @ Black Swan Classic Car Meet Sep 8 @ 8:00 am – 11:30 am 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[...] South Central Area Visit to Moors Valley Railway 9:00 am South Central Area Visit to Moors Valley Railway @ Moors Valley Railway Sep 8 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm The Centre will be celebrating their Autumn Gala Day 10.45am to 5.00pm Enjoy a ride on an authentic steam train around Moors Valley Country Park. Carrying over 100,000 passengers annually, the railway provides a picturesque[...] Yorkshire Ridings Run 10:00 am Yorkshire Ridings Run @ Abbey Tea Rooms Sep 8 @ 10:00 am – 4:30 pm This will be a rerun of last year’s Run of the Year, A Grand Day Out in The Dales, hosted by Darrell and Alison Storey. Meet at Abbey Tea Rooms in Bolton Abbey at 10.00am[...] MX-5 Owners Club Southwest Saltram Classic Car Show 11:00 am MX-5 Owners Club Southwest Saltram Classic Car Show @ Lyneham Estate Sep 8 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm We have been invited to attend the Saltram Rotary Classic Car Show. Tickets are £5.00 per person and is payable on the day or in advance with us (Liz and John). We hope you can[...] | ||
| Grampian – Langholm 1 2 3 9:00 am Grampian – Langholm 1 2 3 @ Langholm, Dumfries & Galloway Sep 9 @ 9:00 am – Sep 12 @ 10:00 am  Langholm 1 2 3, join us for any one, two or three nights of this trip based in South West Scotland, with access to many excellent drives and amenities it should be a great opportunity[...] CS – Central Scotland – Galloway and the Lakes – UPDATE! CS – Central Scotland – Galloway and the Lakes – UPDATE! Sep 9 – Sep 12 all-day Proposed trip to Galloway and the Lakes with MX5OC Grampian region. Event – Runs in Galloway & the Lake District areas. Dates: Sep 09 to Sep 12. Overnight stay – 3 nights Hotel staying 9th & departing 12th on best rates available[...] | WESSEX AREA – Mid month meet (+- Drive) 10:00 am WESSEX AREA – Mid month meet (+- Drive) @ Dobbies Garden Centre Sep 11 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Midweek meetings We have a series of midweek meetings for those who can and would like to join in. These are from 10am every second Wednesday of the month starting from Dobbies Garden Centre, Cadnam SO40 2NB.[...] Wessex Area: Wednesday Drive, replacing Dobbies meeting this month only. 10:30 am Wessex Area: Wednesday Drive, replacing Dobbies meeting this month only. Sep 11 @ 10:30 am – 2:00 pm Pat and Martin have arranged a drive to the only Jigsaw factory left in the country. (Ashmore Salisbury Dorset SP5 5AA) Leaving at 11.45 from Stewarts’ Garden Centre, Broom Hill, Wimborne BH21 7DF Cost[...] Porthcawl Meeting 6:15 pm Porthcawl Meeting @ The Angel Inn Sep 11 @ 6:15 pm – 9:30 pm Porthcawl Area Meeting at The Angel Inn In Maudlam, North Cornelly CF33 4PG Meals available from the menu Discussion of Club Runs past and coming plus anything else SWA – South Wales Area Club Social Meeting – Porthcawl Area 6:15 pm SWA – South Wales Area Club Social Meeting – Porthcawl Area @ The Grove Golf Club, South Cornelly,Porthcawl Sep 11 @ 6:15 pm – 9:30 pm Porthcawl Area Meeting from 18.15 onwards. Delicious meals at reasonable prices available to order. Club runs and events are discussed plus lots of other stuff. Guests welcome Cheshire N Wales Monthly Meeting. 8:00 pm Cheshire N Wales Monthly Meeting. @ The Antrobus Arms Sep 11 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Monthly meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at The Antrobus Arms, Warrington Rd, Northwich, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6JD, Meetings start at 8pm and the social evening till late. Our[...] | NEM Midweek Meal 7:00 pm NEM Midweek Meal @ 1950's American Diner Sep 12 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm karen and Dave have kindly offered to arrange this event. Note: Date:- Thursday 12th September ( The 50’s Diner is closed on a Wednesday) Please see details on the club forum NEM Area Events Link[...] North Social Meeting 7:00 pm | Blackpool Long Week end 10:30 am Blackpool Long Week end @ Anson Farm, Sep 13 @ 10:30 am – Sep 16 @ 3:30 pm We will set meet and Greet on Friday 13th at the A1(M) Scotch Corner Services on September at 10.30am with a 11am start. We will be staying at a Blackpool hotel. We will have a[...] | NW – The Four ‘L’ Run – Lancashire Lanes to Lytham for Lunch 10:30 am NW – The Four ‘L’ Run – Lancashire Lanes to Lytham for Lunch @ Barton Grange Garden Centre Sep 14 @ 10:30 am The Four ‘L’ Run – Lancashire Lanes to Lytham for Lunch. The Four ‘L’ run is a rather special event for the North West group as we have the privilege of welcoming members of the[...] South West Midlands – All Aboard the Cheltenham Fryer for a Night of Murder Mystery Suspense and Fish & Chips! 7:00 pm South West Midlands – All Aboard the Cheltenham Fryer for a Night of Murder Mystery Suspense and Fish & Chips! @ Toddington Railway Station Sep 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm  Join Us For a Night of Murder Mystery and Fish & Chips! Our member Gavin Coulthard, has kindly volunteered to organise an evening event for MX-5 Owners Club Members at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway. Many[...] | Eastern – Battle of Britain Day – Run and Visit to City of Norwich Aviation Museum Eastern – Battle of Britain Day – Run and Visit to City of Norwich Aviation Museum @ City of Norwich Aviation Museum Sep 15 all-day Join The Eastern Region for a run and visit to East Anglia’s finest collection of Vintage Aircraft and Artifacts, (including the new ‘Fenland’ Exhibition Hall), at CNAM – City of Norwich Aviation Museum on Sunday,[...] MX-5 DRIVE YOUR 5 DAY MX-5 DRIVE YOUR 5 DAY Sep 15 all-day 30 Years of the Owners Club and 35 Years of MX-5 production ! Northampton Area invites everyone to join us for a spin around the County. Meet at the Toby Carvery, London Road, Northampton NN4[...] National Northern Event at the Motorist National Northern Event at the Motorist @ Motorist Sep 15 all-day Sunday 15th September 2024 NATIONAL NORTHERN EVENT. this year is at the Motorist. More details will be published as and when we have the information. Rick Swanson will be leading a group of The[...] NEM Hinckley Classic Car show NEM Hinckley Classic Car show @ Hinckley Sep 15 all-day Hi Everyone, Please see NEM Area Events on the club forum for details about the Hinckley Classic Car Show. https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/c/area-events/nem-area-events/128 Team NEM NEM MX-5 Drive The Five Day to Wymonham Windmill NEM MX-5 Drive The Five Day to Wymonham Windmill Sep 15 all-day Hi Everyone, Carol-Ann,Ian,Michele and Max invite you to join them on a short run over to Wymondham Windmill, near Melton Mowbray. This is an additional event for everyone who isn’t attending the Hinckley Classic Car[...] SOLENT AREA – MX-5 Drive it Day on Sunday 15th September 2024 SOLENT AREA – MX-5 Drive it Day on Sunday 15th September 2024 @ Haynes Motor Museum Sep 15 all-day  Hi Everyone, As it is a double Anniversary Year – “30 Years of the Owners Club and 35 Years of the MX-5 Production,” the 15th September has been declared “Drive your 5 Day” so a visit[...] South West Midlands – MX-5 Owners Club Drive In Your 5 Day South West Midlands – MX-5 Owners Club Drive In Your 5 Day @ Hampton Court Castle Sep 15 all-day Drive In Your 5 Day The Owners Club events to mark this day are some distance away:Northern Area – The MotoristSouthern Area – Haynes Motor Museum For a more local event on the 15th September[...] “Drive the Fives at Haynes” 7:00 am “Drive the Fives at Haynes” Sep 15 @ 7:00 am – 5:00 pm  “Drive the Fives” For all of MX-5 Cornwall Members (Cornish Fives) there are 3 meet up points on Route to Haynes. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE PRE-BOOKED YOUR TICKETS. Cornwall Services 07:00 leaving on the[...] P&P Burton Constable Hall, with Coffee Stop at The Motorist 9:30 am P&P Burton Constable Hall, with Coffee Stop at The Motorist Sep 15 @ 9:30 am – 5:00 pm  Starting from The Stockyard, S66 8QD, meeting at 9:30, or earlier if you are having a full breakfast, leaving at 10:0, then its up to The Motorist to meet up with MX-5 Owners taking part[...] South Central Breakfast Meet 10:00 am South Central Breakfast Meet @ Henry Street Garden Centre Sep 15 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm This Is a great garden centre with alot of parking for all members to be together and chat. Then join in a great breakfast within the garden centre cafe. CS – Monthly Meeting (September) 10:30 am CS – Monthly Meeting (September) @ The Bridge Inn, Ratho Sep 15 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm September’s meeting to be held in the East – Sunday morning – 15 September – 10.30am at the Bridge Inn, Ratho. Home – The Bridge Inn | Ratho The Bridge Inn has a large car[...] | |
| Northants Club Night 6:00 pm | Milton Keynes & Chilterns Monthly Meet – Chilterns 6:30 pm Milton Keynes & Chilterns Monthly Meet – Chilterns @ The Grand Junction Arms Sep 17 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm | Grampian – September Pub Meet (1 week later) 6:00 pm Grampian – September Pub Meet (1 week later) Sep 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:15 pm This instance is on the 3rd Wednesday for September only. Held at The Redgarth, Kirk Brae, Oldmeldrum, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire AB51 0DJ on the second Wednesday of the month from 6.30pm. If you intend to eat please note your[...] South West Midlands – Classic Motor Hub – Sundown Coffee and Classics 6:00 pm SWA – South Wales Area Club Social Meeting – Whitland Area 6:00 pm SWA – South Wales Area Club Social Meeting – Whitland Area @ Station House Public House Sep 18 @ 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm The West Wales Area Club Social Meeting will take place in Wednesday 15th February at The Station House Public House and will be repeated each month on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Delicious meals[...] West Wales Area Meeting 6:30 pm West Wales Area Meeting @ The Station House Sep 18 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm The West Wales Meeting is held at The Station House, Whitland. Meals & Drinks available to order on the night Norfolk Fives Monthly Meeting 7:00 pm Norfolk Fives Monthly Meeting @ Bird in Hand Sep 18 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm 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[...] South Central evening meet 7:30 pm South Central evening meet @ The beefeater Sep 18 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm The beefeater offers great food and pleasent atmosphere. Food available, we have a reserved area to the right of the front door. All welcome for social evening and MX-5 banter | OX Monthly Meeting Check that Meeting is taking place 8:00 pm OX Monthly Meeting Check that Meeting is taking place @ Jolly Boatman Pub Sep 19 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm | Northants Area Display at Pistons & Props Sywell Aerodrome Northants Area Display at Pistons & Props Sywell Aerodrome @ Sywell Aerodrome Sep 21 – Sep 22 all-day Sywell Classic Pistons and Props is a 2 day affair on SAT 21ST & SUN 22ND and our pitch may be limited in size. Displaying cars must remain stationary between 9am and 5pm[...] | South West Midlands – Monthly Drive – Paul & Pamela Howe South West Midlands – Monthly Drive – Paul & Pamela Howe Sep 22 all-day  Sunday September 22nd Paul & Pam The Shakespeare Country Drive Date: Sunday 22nd September 2024 Start: The Queen Elizabeth Inn, Main Street, Elmley Castle, WR10 3HS Time: 09:30 for Breakfast / Coffee Briefing: 10:30 Depart: 10:45 Finish: Charlecote Garden[...] Sports Cars in the Park Sports Cars in the Park @ A19 Exelby Service Station Sep 22 all-day A car show at the Newby Hall and Gardens. Organised by Sport Cars in the Park. YOU NEED TO GET YOUR TICKETS TO ATTEND OFF THE SCITP WEBSITE. Everyone to make their own way to[...] Brookers Oast 11:30 am Brookers Oast @ Brookers Oast Sep 22 @ 11:30 am – 5:00 pm This is our regular meet on the 4th Sunday of each month. 11.30am | |
| West Sussex Drive Wednesday 25th September 2024 West Sussex Drive Wednesday 25th September 2024 @ TBC Sep 25 all-day A drive through the West Sussex country side and lunch being organised by Simon and Rhona and further details to be confirmed. Confirmed attending. Chris and Heather Simon and Rhona Paul and Barbara Martin and[...] South Social Meeting 6:30 pm South Social Meeting @ Anson Farm, Sep 25 @ 6:30 pm 6.30pm for Carvery 7.30pm Meeting Starts Mazdadudes coming to do a follow up presentation. East Wales Area Meeting 6:45 pm East Wales Area Meeting @ The Ffynnon Wen Sep 25 @ 6:45 pm – 10:00 pm The East Wales Meeting is held in the Lounge Bar of The Red Kite Public House in Caerphilly – Nantgarw Road CF83 2AX, Meals and drinks are available to order on the night. Discussion Points:-[...] Eastern – North West Norfolk (Kings Lynn) Monthly Meet 7:00 pm Eastern – North West Norfolk (Kings Lynn) Monthly Meet @ The Ffolkes Arms Sep 25 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm North West Midlands – Evening Meeting 7:30 pm WESSEX AREA – Monthly Club Meeting 7:30 pm WESSEX AREA – Monthly Club Meeting @ The New Queen Inn Sep 25 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm 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[...] | Fat Lamb car tours 12:00 am Fat Lamb car tours @ Fat Lamb car tours Sep 26 @ 12:00 am – Oct 1 @ 12:00 am £920.00 for double occupancy and £640 for single NEM Monthly Meet at The Coopers Arms Weston-on-Trent 7:30 pm NEM Monthly Meet at The Coopers Arms Weston-on-Trent @ The Coopers Arms Sep 26 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm 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[...] | Pub meeting and Skittles evening The Bull Friday 27th September 2024 7:00 pm Pub meeting and Skittles evening The Bull Friday 27th September 2024 @ The Bull Henfield Sep 27 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Pub meeting with a popular Skittles evening at The Bull Henfield. Room is limited to 30. Please confirm if you would like to attend as numbers are restricted to 30 and menu choices need to[...] | Over the Moors and Far Away 2024 10:00 am Over the Moors and Far Away 2024 @ Manor House Sep 29 @ 10:00 am This event has been a very popular event in past years and it will be popular again this year. Meet and Greet at the Manor House 9.30 am Event starts 10am Bring a packed lunch[...] South Central Ramster Gardens Coffee Morning 10:00 am South Central Ramster Gardens Coffee Morning @ Ramster Gardens Cafe Sep 29 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Some months we may not be able to attend, please check the diary before attending. There is no charge to attend the meet but we ask that you use the Café facilities and not bring[...] NW – Tan Hill Run 10:30 am NW – Tan Hill Run @ Truck Haven Carnforth Sep 29 @ 10:30 am Tan Hill Run Don, Irwin and their ladies have arranged a run to Tan Hill. The run takes in some lovely scenic views and some great driving roads. The drive takes in one of the[...] South Central Visit to Gatwick Aviation Museum 11:59 am South Central Visit to Gatwick Aviation Museum @ Gatwick Aviation Museum Sep 29 @ 11:59 am – 5:00 pm Visit to Gatwick Aviation Museum following our breakfast meet at Ramster Gardens. Leave Ramster Gardens at 12 noon and drive the 27 miles to the Museum Drive via Cranleigh, Ewhurst, Beare Green & Polgate Approximate[...] | |||
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