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· South East: West Sussex Drive with a Nautical Theme ·
I have put together a run around West Sussex which will start at the Blubeckers Restaurant on the old A23 with [optional]lunch from 1230hrs] for a drive through West Sussex, heading West towards Chichester Harbour via Petworth, Goodwood Racecourse and Bosham Harbour and Quay. We will stop at Bosham to explore this delightful village and then continue around Chichester Harbour to West Itchenor, where we will join our Chartered Boat [ Wingate 111] for an evening Tour around Chichester Harbour! I have limited the event to 15 cars due to possible limited parking at the stops. I need to know the numbers of people who would like to come, in order to book the Charter with the Boat Company and settle the time of the booking. The minimum number to Charter the boat is 25 people. There are Pay & Display Car Parks @ Bosham & West Itchenor, but parking space could be limited – hence the 15 car limit. I will need to ask for payment of between £5- £6.50 per person when I know how many want to go on the boat trip. The Charter fee is £125. If you would like to come, [color=red]can you please send me an email to paulclea@gmail.co as soon as possible, but by 24th May at the latest, so I can confirm the Charter Hire of the boat. ________________________________________________________ WEST SUSSEX DRIVE – WITH A NAUTICAL THEME! Date : 9 August 2008 Time : From 1230hrs for Lunch [optional] Depart : 1415hrs approx. Rendezvous At : BLUBECKERS RESTAURANT @ BOLNEY STAGE LONDON ROAD, BOLNEY. RH17 5RL http://www.blubeckers.co.uk/index.php?q=restaurantfinder&page=1&rest=1Contact : Paul Cleaver Email : paulclea@gmail.com Mobile: : 07765 056643 To make this easy for the navigators, I will lead as most of this run can be done in convoy, except for part of Stage 3 from Fishbourne via Chichester by pass to West Itchenor. Full route instructions will be issued on the day. Stage 1. Bolney to Goodwood Racecourse. The 1st Stage is along the A272 [some nice twisties!] via Cowfold, Billingshurst & Petworth. On to towards Chichester via Goodwood Race Course for a short stop to take in the views. Stage 2. Goodwood to Bosham Harbour. 2nd Stage is via the lanes to the delightful little village of Bosham. There is a large Car Park [NB: Charge]. We will stop here for with time to explore the Quay / Afternoon Tea/ Craft Centre/ Harbour views. Info on Bosham & photos : http://www.bosham.org/about_bosham/bosham_article4.htmMap for walk around the Quay - http://www.bosham.org/maps.htmStage 3. Bosham to West Itchenor & Chichester Harbour. 3rd Stage takes us round the top of Chichester harbour to West Itchenor. Car Park next to the pub. [NB: Charge]. Explore the foreshore/ time for a drink at the pub. More info on Chichester Harbour Website : http://www.conservancy.co.uk/Stage 4. Chichester Harbour Water Tour! The Boat trip should start at 6.30pm, when we board our Charter Boat for an evening Tour of Chichester Harbour. Access is via floating pontoon and the boat is an ex- lifeboat. Refreshments & crisps/snacks are available onboard. Website: http://www.chichesterharbourwatertours.co.uk/Return about 7.30pm._________________

· Peaks and Pennines: The Great PP Treasure Hunt. ·
The Great Peaks and Pennines Treasure Hunt. Organised by Jenny and Bryn You will need the following: Digital camera, road map and/or sat nav if you must, fancy dress and a team name and of course your car. More details and rules closer to the event. Watch this space! Further info to follow. Contact either Bryn: mx5roadster@tiscali.co.uk or Bill: bill.kerboul@mx5oc.co.uk

· Lincolnshire: Drive to seaside ·
10 August - Drive to seaside picnicMeet at Tesco’s Market Rasen, LN8 3AW10am for 10.30 start. Please let us know if you are coming so we know how many route instructions to print!

· Yorkshire Ridings: "Thrill & Grill" ·
"Thrill & Grill"    Sunday 10 August 2008 It’s that time of the year again, you know, when we descend on someone’s house for a post run afternoon bbq. This year, like many before it, we are heading for Kevin & Liz’s award winning gardens. After paying for the Yorkshire Post Motor Show at Harewood House, Club Funds are tightening their belt and therefore a small charge will be levied against those attending to cover most of the cost.How much………. £5 per head which includes the normal £2 Run fee, just so it’s crystal clear - MX-5 plus one = £5, MX-5 plus two = £10.Details for this event are as follows:1. Meeting at 10:00 for a 10:30 am set off.2.  Start Location:    Bilbrough Top Services:              Follow link to map: http://tinyurl.com/2ucr4c3. Format of the day: Meet and greet followed by a couple of hours drive before arriving in Pocklington for the bbq. Everything will be provided, just bring yourself - no need to pack the boot with chairs or the like.Names by the end of the day Tuesday 5 August for butchers order pleaseAttendance will be coordinated on our Yahoo Group, alternatively:a.  Let Kevin & Liz know direct by email or phoneb. or via Mick the Area Coordinator"Yorkshire Ridings, We're Having a Laugh!"

· Tyne Tees: Memory Man 3. Amnesia Road. ·
10/08/08Memory Man 3. Amnesia Road.Dave Land £3.00 09:30 for 10-00am Meeting At:- Dalton Park (Mc Donalds) Murton Seaham Co Durham SR7 9HU Map & Satellite View. Click Here... www.tyneteesmx5.web.st/wforum/viewtopic.php?t=365More Details. Click Here        www.tyneteesmx5.org  Contact Us. Click Here   www.tyneteesmx5.web.st/emailcord.php   TYNETEES .     MILES OF SMILES

· South Wales: GNOLL PARK CLASSIC CAR SHOW ·
Skewen Motor Club 13th Gnoll Country Park Classic Car Show and Family Fun Day, Gnoll Park, Neath. Those members showing their vehicles to meet at the Milland Road Car Park Neath at 10.00am so that we can arrive together.

· Northern Ireland: NORTHDOWN / ARDS RUN ·
  NORTH DOWN RUNOur next Mx5 event is on Wednesday 13th August. This is the North Down evening run and Jackie has kindly agreed (or been volunteered) to organise this one. The run will start out this year from the carpark beside McDonalds at Bloomfield shopping centre Bangor. It is planned to meet at 7pm for a prompt start at 7:15 pm.Details of the route will be circulated at the start of the event and it is planned to finish up around 8:45 - 9 pm at the Stables Restaurant in Groomsport. Please contact Jackie on 07841469525 if you require any further information.

· Yorkshire Ridings: Social Evening "East" ·
Social Evening    Wednesday 13 August 2008The monthly social returns to the East Riding with Mike & Janine.Details for this event are as follows:1. Meeting any time after 7pm.2.  Venue: The Percy Arms, Airmyn.  Follow link to map:       http://tinyurl.com/395qo33. Format of the evening:  Tables will be reserved for the Club. The menu is varied and drinks are reasonably priced. Order when you arrive or later if you wish. If you just fancy a chat and don't wish to eat, that's fine too. Usual raffle rules apply JPlease feel free to add your name:a. to the 'Members Attending List'b.  or on our Yahoo Groupc.  or let Mike & Janine know direct by email or phoned. or via your Area CoordinatorYorkshire Ridings "We're having a Laugh!"

· South Wales: Monthly meeting ·
Monthly Meeting The Grove Golf ClubSouth Cornelly, Bridgend, CF33 4RP Tel: 01656 788771  Close to M4 Junct. 37 We have a private room called "Parklands" and they have a nice big, well surfaced car park. Bar meals are available and reasonably priced. To see menu, click on http://www.grovegolf.com/, although there is a special menu board for our members.Old and new members welcomed. Arrive any time after 7pm. and ask for the Parkland room.

· South West: Lost in the Mist revisited ·
Chris & Terry have kindly agreed to rerun their drive through the Quantocks when due to the fog we were unable to see the views.   Let's keep our fingers crossed for sunny weather this time. Meet 10.30 for 11.00am departure from Halfords car park  at the Sainsbury's Hankridge Retail Park just off J25 M5.This will be a leisurely 2 hour drive (about 45 miles) over the Quantocks. There will be a "loo break" after about 1 hour and another stop to enjoy the view - bring a flask - but there may be an ice cream van!!!Lunch at the end of the drive (satnav postcode later for those wishing just to join us for lunch). Excellent carvery food:1 course £8.252 courses £10.753 course £12.75All inclusive of coffee.Numbers coming required asap.

· Northern Ireland: Newcastle/Mournes Run ·
Newcastle / Mournes runWe have planned to meet for this run at McDonalds Sprucefield on Saturday 23 August at 10:00am for a 10:15am start. This will be a full days run around the Mournes area stopping off for lunch in Newcastle. The lunch stop will be at the Slieve Donard Hotel car park at around 1pm and lunch can be arranged at the Hotel or elsewhere in the town centre if prefered.At 2:30pm the run will continue heading through the Mournes with a few stops along the way to enjoy the scenery. For those who wish, the group will stop off at Melmore Lodge on the Trassey Road for afternoon tea before heading homewards towards Belfast via Castlewellan, Ballynahinch and Hillsborough etc.For anyone coming from the Ards Peninsula area the it has been suggested that they might want to meet up en route at the Car Park alongside the Quoile river beside the public toilets (coming from Comber/Killyleagh direction, cross over the Quoile bridge and turn sharp left - car park is on right hand side) The estimated time of arrival by the rest of the group there will be around 11:15am.This run has been kindly organised and planned by Vivien and by Ian Cummins.If you require any further information or if you are coming from a different direction and would like to meet up anywhere else along the route please contact Ian for the ETA on 07515523821.All new, or prospective new members will be very welcome. Please feel free to come along and join us on this excellent day out. Detailed directions of the run will be distributed at the beginning of the run.See you thereSteven

· West London: Wings & Wheels at Dunsfold ·
Half air show, half car show – what a great combination! This was a phenomenally successful event last year (see the photo on the main page of the club website) – and we’ll have an even larger display area this year . Thanks to Maria for organising this event once again . More details can be found on the club forum http://www.mx5ocforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=60550, or just ask me at the monthly pub meeting. Get your booking in quick before all the display area slots get filled. Bob

· South East: North Kent Run ·
North Kent Run - organised by Frank Humphreys The plan is to meet at Yorkletts, on the A299, just before Whitstable at 10.30am. Drive through the lanes to Whitstable Harbour and stop for an hours visit. Continue to Reculver Towers and stop for an hours visit. Continue to Manston Museum for another stop (including : food, toilets, etc) Continue driving onto Broadstairs for a similar visit.Finally on the way back included an "optional " stop for Fish & Chips at Whitstable this would be at about 5pmPlease can you let Frank Humphreys know if you will be joining this run so that he knows who will be at the meeting point at Yorkletts, so that you are not left behind.Details of the run as follows                             MAZDA   - NORTH KENT RUN                                  Sunday - 31 st August Approx                      Routes / Destinations                                     Approx Time                                                                                               Miles                                                             10.30        Meet at ' Travelodge / Little Chef ' at Yorkletts                      on A299 [ about 4 miles from M2 ]                                0                               11.00        Leave from rear of car park - Turn right down lane                - over level-crossing - turn right at T-Junc.[CAREFUL]         1.7                Follow road thro' Seasalter to Whitstable Town.               - turn left at end of road & drive thro' Town/Shops               6.2                  & go thro' one-way system at end of town               - past Harbour[on left] & turn right at Traffic Lights.       11.30       - Park in main Car Park - [ £1 fee !!! ]                                 7.3                  Visit Harbour/Beach/Town/etc...Stay for 1 Hour12.30       Re-assemble in Car Park               - Leave C.P. - back to Traff.lights - turn right.               - past Bowling Alley - turn left at Fork                                   7.6               - Up hill , past 'Castle' [on right] - carry on along                 Tankerton Slopes - cont.along main road to R/Bt                9.3               Turn left - thro' Swalecliffe - around' The Bends'                         & turn left to Hampton Pier .                                                 11               - turn right at end of road - up Hill - to HerneBay               - drive along Seafront -- mind the BUMPS !!!                        12               At end of Seafront turn right & First left - up Hill                   13               - Right at end & left at T-junction [Beltinge]                        14               Follow main road until 'Fork' - Bear left towards                    15.2                Reculver Towers 1.0pm   Stop in Car Park for about 45 mins. [40pence !]                    16.6                        - Pub/Toilets/etc...here 1.45      Re-assemble in C.P              - back along route for ~ 0.8 mile - VERY sharp left turn          18.2              - follow lane for ~ 0.7 mile - turn right over bridge & then left .              -    "       "   over marsh to Boyden Gate .                               19              - Turn left - thro' Chislet & on to Upstreet.                             21              -   "     " - A28 to Sarre - Right at rnd/bt -A253                    25                 to Monkton rnd/bt & take 2nd main exit -to Manston .              - Left at next rnd/bt & follow signs to Manston Museum         27                                       - cross road at Junction & park ~ 200yds.on right .               2.15      - STOP for about an hour to visit Museum /Cafe /Toilets.       28.5              -see Spitfire / Hurricane / etc... 3.15       Re-assemble in Car Park .              - Turn left out of C.P & Left at Junction              - follow road thro' Airport & Village              - turn left at Main road. [ Golf on left]                                    30.5             Follow A256 - to Westwood Cross/Broadstairs               - Cross R/BT. - still on A256              - turn right at Third R/BT. -A255              - drive thro' Town - bear left at end -[down to Harbour]              - take Third road on right [ Rectory Rd.]                       3.30            Park on Road at top--where you can !!!   [ Free ! ]           34.5             STOP - for about an hour, to visit Town/Beach etc...                                 RETURN JOURNEY 4.30        Re-assemble at Parked Cars              Return thro' Town - for about 1/4 mile              - bear left immedately after 'Right Bend'- thro' Shops,etc...              - follow One-way Street to Junction              - bear left & cont. to R/BT              Turn left - S.P. to Dumpton/Ramsgate               -   turn left at Second Traff.Lights                                         36              - up Hill to top & turn right              Follow road around Ramsgate Harbour - up Hill- along              'Promenade' - Right / left /right - to R/BT - turn left.              38              - follow signs to - A299 London [several R/BT's ]                 Follow A299 [ west ] to Home !!!              OPTIONAL --   ' FISH & CHIPS ' RESTAURANT                        Turn off A299 - at 'Slip Rd ' to Whitstable                             56                 - turn Right at R/BT             - cross next R/BT [ to Whitstable ]             - turn Left at next R/BT [ Premier Inn ] 5.30    - Restaurant is about 200yds. on right                                   57                                                         ThanksSarah Jarrett - South East Area Coordinatoron behalf of Frank Humphreys

· South Wales: Sunday run ·
Donna, Kevin and Peter will be organising this event. As the fourth Sunday fell on a Bank Holiday weekend, it has been moved to Sunday, 31st August. More details to follow nearer the date.

· Tyne Tees: Northumberland Run ·
31/08/08Northumberland Run09:30:00FredMeet At:- The Ridley Arms Stannington Northumberland NE61 6EL 9-30 for 10-00am Lunch is Picnic/Cafe/Pub. The choice is yours. Ascot Hats For The Ladies And Men?, Prizes Are Assured For The Best.Map. Click Here www.maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=104493161813201892146.00044db923d4248ce8fa8&ll=55.108893,-1.665373&spn=0.008985,0.019999&z=16Satellite View. Click Here. www.maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=104493161813201892146.00044db923d4248ce8fa8&ll=55.108893,-1.665373&spn=0.002958,0.007253&t=h&z=17More Details. Click Here        www.tyneteesmx5.org  Contact Us. Click Here    www.tyneteesmx5.web.st/emailcord.php

· South Central: The Duke of Normandy ·
Regular Pub meet at The Duke of Normandy on A323 in the village of Normandy (GU3 2AU) 8.30pm onwards food available, be seeing you!!

· Northern Ireland: Kilbroney Show and ROI run. ·
Meet at McDonalds Sprucefield at 10:30 for run to Kilbroney Classic Car show. After picnic Lunch set out for afternoon run across the border. Stop for tea/Dinner on way home.

· Not Selected: NATIONAL RALLY 2008 ·
Sunday September 7, 2008.Watch out for more details shortly.

· South West: National Rally Belvoir Castle ·
You should have received the details of this in the current edition of Soft Top Hardtop. If we find out any further details we'll forward them on to you. If people are keen to travel up to the Rally together or make a weekend of it let us know and we'll put them in touch with each other.

· Not Selected: NATIONAL RALLY ·

· Yorkshire Ridings: Social Evening "North" ·
Social Evening    Wednesday 10 September 2008Mark & Carole step in for Kevin & Liz as hosts of this months Social Evening "North".Details for this event are as follows:1. Meeting any time after 7pm.2.  Venue: The Windmill, Dunnington.  Follow link to map:       http://tinyurl.com/2vhew33. Format of the evening:  The Function Room has been reserved for the Club. The menu is varied and drinks are reasonably priced. Order when you arrive or later if you wish. If you just fancy a chat and don't wish to eat, that's fine too. Usual raffle rules apply JPlease feel free to add your name:a. to the 'Members Attending List'b.  or on our Yahoo Groupc.  or let Kevin & Liz know direct by email or phoned. or via your Area Coordinator Yorkshire Ridings "We're having a Laugh!"

· South Wales: Monthly meeting ·
Monthly Meeting The Grove Golf ClubSouth Cornelly, Bridgend, CF33 4RP Tel: 01656 788771  Close to M4 Junct. 37 We have a private room called "Parklands" and they have a nice big, well surfaced car park. Bar meals are available and reasonably priced. To see menu, click on http://www.grovegolf.com/, although there is a special menu board for our members.Old and new members welcomed. Arrive any time after 7pm. and ask for the Parkland room.

· Central Scotland: Social Evening "North" ·
Social Evening    Wednesday 12 March 2008The Social Evening "North" has been moved to this new venue to accommodate the growing number of attendees, it will be hosted by Kevin & Liz and is sure to be a great success.Details for this event are as follows:1. Meeting any time after 7pm.2.  Venue: The Windmill, Dunnington.  Follow link to map:       http://tinyurl.com/2vhew33. Format of the evening:  The Function Room has been reserved for the Club. The menu is varied and drinks are reasonably priced. Order when you arrive or later if you wish. If you just fancy a chat and don't wish to eat, that's fine too. Usual raffle rules apply JPlease feel free to add your name:a. to the 'Members Attending List'b.  or on our Yahoo Groupc.  or let Kevin & Liz know direct by email or phoned. or via your Area Coordinator Yorkshire Ridings "We're having a Laugh!"

· Lincolnshire: Classic cars Saturday ·
13 September (Saturday)Classic cars at Scotter village hall, DN21 3SAmeet there 11amFood at the show or we may go to the pub!

· South East: Hoppers Weekend, Kent & East Sussex Rail ·
   Hoppers Weekend at Kent and East Sussex Railway 14th September 2008Kent and EastSussexRailwayTenterdenTown Station, Station Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6HEIf you enjoyed last year or want to experience a steam train ride then come and join in the fun. Meet at 9.15am-9.30am at Tenterden station car park for breakfast in the station buffet café for around 9.30am, for bacon and egg butty, then be ready to catch the first train around 10.40am to Bodiam and enjoy the full experience of going back in time to the days of steam, ready for the morris dancers and fun at Bodiam this year to celebrate the 50th Anniversary.Please park in the Tenterden Station Car Park just over the railway crossing this year and NOT on the platform like last year Thank you. Due to Health and Safety issues. Train Prices Tenterden to Bodiam this may be 5% reduced dependant on numbers must be over 20 people and we need to know in advance please. Return journey takes around one hour 45 minutes, Adult Return £ 12.00, Senior Citizen Return £ 11.00, Child Return £ 7.00The Kent & East Sussex Railway is the country's finest example of a rural light railway. The line gently wends its way from Tenterden - "The Jewel of The Weald" for ten and a half miles, through the unspoilt countryside of the RotherValley, to terminate in the shadow of the magnificent National Trust castle at Bodiam. Disabled Facilities - All our facilities have been carefully designed with disabled and elderly passengers in mind. There are parking spaces for the disabled next to the platforms at TenterdenTown and Northiam Stations and toilets for the disabled at Tenterden, Northiam and Bodiam. See location on Google maps.     Map reference: TQ 882334Tenterden is situated on the A28 between Hastings and Ashford. Exit the M20 at Ashford j8. Northiam is on the A28.For Tenterden Station turn into Station Road at the Vine PH in Tenterden High Street (A28) Parking : Tenterden and Northiam are situated on the A28 between Ashford and Hastings and both stations have spacious car parks which are free all day for passengers If you wish to join the event, please contact either of the below numbers please, we will try to get a reduction but this will be dependant on numbers, please watch the website and forum for updates. Tania will be contactable by email only upto the 28th August but Sarah is available either by phone or email.Contact: Tania Flavin (Tania_flavin@hotmail.com) Tel: 07919034898 or Sarah Jarrett ( South East Area Coordinator)(sarahmx5@yahoo.co.uk) Tel: 07973679636.LIST OF ATTENDEES so farTania Flavin and DerekSarah Jarrett and Martyn TerryTony and Marianne BanwellNick and Jane ButlerTerry & JoyPaul (Stagman43)Paul and Jenny CleaverChris and Heather WarrenLouise and Tony (Speedlaney)Ed ChubbTeresa ThorpeJohn and Alice Mills

· Tyne Tees: Kiss Me Quick ·
20/09/08Kiss Me Quick. NOTE DATE CHANGEScotch Corner Services A1..... DL10.6PQ09:30:00Jim & JenA Night In Blackpool. Illuminations Viewed By Tram.   More Details. Click Here        www.tyneteesmx5.org  Contact Us. Click Here   www.tyneteesmx5.web.st/emailcord.php  Map. Click Herewww.maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&ll=54.444255,-1.668313&spn=0.009046,0.019226&z=16&msid=104493161813201892146.00045374ec9ab3f84c5a0Satellite View. Click Herewww.maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=104493161813201892146.00045374ec9ab3f84c5a0&t=h&z=17 TYNETEES .     MILES OF SMILES

· South East: DAY TRIP TO YPRES ·
Sunday 21st September 2008MX-5 Owners Club Day Trip to Ypres What to see and ExploreCome through the Eurotunnel with us on a day trip to historic Ypres. The town has a beautiful central square with the Medieval Cloth Hall at one side which houses the “In FlandersFieldsMuseum”. At the other side is the massive Menin Gate which contains the names of all the allied soldiers who were killed in The Battle for Passchendale, who have no known grave. The square is bordered by cafes and shops so can have a moules et biere before buying a box of chocolates to munch on our afternoon run or take back to our loved ones After lunch we will make a tour of the surrounding countryside through areas which were the scenes of some of the major battles of the 1st World War and pay visit to the enormous TyneCotCemetery before making our way back to the tunnel and train back to Blighty. The ArrangmentsWe will meet at the services at Juntion 8 of the M20 from 7am onwards to depart at 7.15am for the approx 30 minutes roll down the motorway to the tunnel for check in (this must be done before 8.20am) for the 8.50 am train.Arrival at Calais at 10.25am local time (one hour ahead)Calais to Ypres is about an hour run through some lovely countryside ( hopefully tops down on a beautiful day). We will stay in Ypres for a couple of hours for exploring and lunch before setting off on the afternoon run for a couple of hours before heading back to Calais.Train depart from Calais 5.50pm train home and arriving back at 5.30pm (UK time) (arriving 20 minutes before we set off, nothing like a fast train….!) CostThe Eurotunnel fare is £59 per return car and is better booked directly through their website sooner rather than later, please book you own travel (you have to declare car is not LPG/CNG etc. http://www.eurotunnel1.com/direct/booking/journey.asp?lang=enWhat to do Next If you would like to join in with this trip, please can you firstly book your own travel arrangements on the above link and confirm via email to either Paul Milton on paul_milton@btinternet.com Tel: 01622 850642Sarah Jarrett on sarahmx5@yahoo.co.uk or Tel: 07973679636Thanks Sarah Jarrett and Paul Milton  People attending alreadyPaul Milton                                       (South East)John And Alice Mills                      (South East)Martin Chambers and Sue Beattie   (South East)Diane and Adelino Ferros             ( South East)Sarah Jarrett and Martyn Terry     (South East)         Reg: GF55 FNZJen & Reg Parrott                           (Hertford, Herts) Ken Ward                                       (North Thames)    Reg: H479 JLDAdam Ward                                    (North Thames)Eric Terry & Wife                           (North Thames)MX-Drew & Dee Steve and Helen Jessup                ( South East)        Reg: P341 NLNTony and Marianne Banwell           (South East)Ian Stewart                                     (South East)

· South Wales: Tredegar Park Classic Car Show ·
Tredegar Park Classic Car Show - 21st Sept 2008Further details from Richard Jones

· South East: PLUMPTON RACES LADIES DAY ·
LADIES DAY AT PLUMPTON RACES        21ST SEPTEMBER 2008IF YOU ARE NOT COMING ON THE DAY TRIP TO YPRES THEN PERHAPS YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO TO LADIES DAY AT PLUMPTON.And now for something completely different… a chance for the ladies to show off as well as the cars. Plumpton Races Ladies Day, whether you like a flutter or simply come to watch the spectacle. The Event MX-5 Plumpton Races Ladies Day – 21st September 2008 Come for a fun day out atEvery year Plumpton Races (nr Lewes, East Sussex) holds a Ladies Day, where ladies are encouraged to dress up in their finest. Ladies who dress up and wear a hat get in free; everyone else pays £10.00 each.There is a competition for the best dressed lady (nothing for the cars).Other than ladies who want to be part of the event, there is no enforced dress code. This is quite an informal race track and not as grand as Ascot or Newmarket. Here is Jo (on right) and friends in 2007:  We will all park together on grass near the track where we can watch the races and picnic. Meeting UpAs people can come from such a wide area to get to Plumpton, there is no organised drive. So you are free to make your own way there or team up with local friends for a run through the lovely Sussex lanes. To enable us all to park together we will meet at a pub in Plumpton and then drive together into the track. For a larger number there is a possibility that we can have a roped off area to ourselves and everyone can make their own way to the course.So please let us know if you would like to join us so that we can make the appropriate arrangements. We’ll let you know the arrangements nearer the time.  We aim the meet up at 12:30. What to Do on the DayThe first race is at 2 p.m.Following the picnic you can pay a small fee to cross the track to the Grand Stand area were you can stand and watch the races, watch the horses in the parade ring or just simply people-watch.To cross the track, ladies may want to wear flat-heeled shoes as it would be difficult in stilettos See http://www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk/ for details. Address Plumpton RacecoursePlumpton, East SussexBN7 3AL PLEASE CONTACT KEITH AND JO ON THIS ONE AS MARTYN AND SARAH WILL BE ON THE DAY TRIP TO YPRES.We look forward to hearing from you. Keith & Jo VisserKeith.visser@btinternet.com 01342 32875107976 297 437

· South Wales: Sunday run ·
Richard and Angela are organising this event. More details will follow in due course.

· South Central: The Duke of Normandy ·
Regular Pub meet at The Duke of Normandy on A323 in the village of Normandy (GU3 2AU) 8.30pm onwards food available, be seeing you!!

· Central Scotland: NORTH ANTRIM COAST RUN ·
Annual North Antim Coast Run. Details to follow.

· Yorkshire Ridings: Social Evening "West" ·
Social Evening    Wednesday 9 April 2008The monthly social returns to the West Riding with Mick & Amanda.Details for this event are as follows:1. Meeting any time after 7pm.2.  Venue: The Lawnswood Arms, Adel.  Follow link to map:             http://tinyurl.com/3c2vce3. Format of the evening:  Area 2 will be reserved for the Club.  The menu is varied and has a "Two for £10 Main Meal Deal" and drinks are reasonably priced. Order when you arrive or later if you wish. If you just fancy a chat and don't wish to eat, that's fine too. Usual raffle rules rules apply JPlease feel free to add your name:a. to the 'Members Attending List'b.  or on our Yahoo Groupc.  or let Mick & Amanda know direct by email or phone Yorkshire Ridings "We're having a Laugh!"

· South Wales: Monthly meeting ·
Monthly Meeting The Grove Golf ClubSouth Cornelly, Bridgend, CF33 4RP Tel: 01656 788771  Close to M4 Junct. 37 We have a private room called "Parklands" and they have a nice big, well surfaced car park. Bar meals are available and reasonably priced. To see menu, click on http://www.grovegolf.com/, although there is a special menu board for our members.Old and new members welcomed. Arrive any time after 7pm. and ask for the Parkland room.

· Tyne Tees: Well, Bowl Me Over Fancy Seeing You Here ·
19/10/08Well Bowl Me Over. Fancy Seeing You Here.Teesside Retail Park. TS17.7BU14:00:00Jim & JenA Trip To Hollywood Bowl. Map..Click Here http://www.maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&ll=54.560069,-1.272182&spn=0.035187,0.079823&z=14&om=0&msid=104493161813201892146.0004457094a64ad5f2cdcSatellite View..Click Herehttp://www.i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc221/vandorgan/HollywoodBowl.jpgMore Details. Click Here        www.tyneteesmx5.org  Contact Us. Click Here   www.tyneteesmx5.web.st/emailcord.php   TYNETEES .     MILES OF SMILES

· South Wales: SUNDAY RUN ·
Volunteers needed for this run please. Contact Glenis (as below) or Richard Jones or Steve Durnell at the same email address.

· South Central: The Duke of Normandy ·
Regular Pub meet at The Duke of Normandy on A323 in the village of Normandy (GU3 2AU) 8.30pm onwards food available, be seeing you!!

· Tyne Tees: HallowFireworks ·
08/11/08HALLOWFIREWORKS. Please Bring A Firework With You.Car Batteries And Shoulder Launched Missiles Accepted00:00:00Jim & JenA Short Run, Then Back To J&Js For A Firework Extravaganza. More Details. Click Here        www.tyneteesmx5.org  Contact Us. Click Here   www.tyneteesmx5.web.st/emailcord.php   TYNETEES .     MILES OF SMILES

· South Wales: Monthly meeting ·
Monthly Meeting The Grove Golf ClubSouth Cornelly, Bridgend, CF33 4RP Tel: 01656 788771  Close to M4 Junct. 37 We have a private room called "Parklands" and they have a nice big, well surfaced car park. Bar meals are available and reasonably priced. To see menu, click on http://www.grovegolf.com/, although there is a special menu board for our members.Old and new members welcomed. Arrive any time after 7pm. and ask for the Parkland room.

· Yorkshire Ridings: Social Evening "East" ·
Social Evening    Wednesday 12 November 2008The monthly social returns to the East Riding with Mike & Janine.Details for this event are as follows:1. Meeting any time after 7pm.2.  Venue: The Percy Arms, Airmyn.  Follow link to map:       http://tinyurl.com/395qo33. Format of the evening:  Tables will be reserved for the Club. The menu is varied and drinks are reasonably priced. Order when you arrive or later if you wish. If you just fancy a chat and don't wish to eat, that's fine too. Usual raffle rules apply JPlease feel free to add your name:a. to the 'Members Attending List'b.  or on our Yahoo Groupc.  or let Mike & Janine know direct by email or phoned. or via your Area CoordinatorYorkshire Ridings "We're having a Laugh!"

· Tyne Tees: AGM ·
Held At:- Durham Dales Centre Stanhope Bishop Auckland DL13 2FJ 1-00 till 3-00pm Please Bring Your Ideas And Drives For The New Year. MEMBERS ONLYMAP..CLICK HERE:-www.maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&ll=54.749025,-2.007322&spn=0.011939,0.026436&z=15&msid=104493161813201892146.000452dbb5a58140efda0_________________

· South Wales: SUNDAY RUN ·
Volunteers needed for this run please. Contact Glenis (as below) or Richard Jones or Steve Durnell on the same email address.

· South Central: The Duke of Normandy ·
Regular Pub meet at The Duke of Normandy on A323 in the village of Normandy (GU3 2AU) 8.30pm onwards food available, be seeing you!!

· South West: It's Christmas Party Time ·
This year's South West Area Christmas Party will take place on Saturday night 6th December over to Sunday 7th December at the Barnstaple Hotel with hopefully drives to the nearby beaches for a quick bit of surfing!!!!!!This is our chance to get dressed up - DJs and "posh frocks" the order of the night (not for surfing).Costs as follows:   3 course carvery meal & disco with a large choice for each course and veggie option and coffee £28. Rooms £75 (double/twin) incl breakfast. £55 single (incl breakfast).This has been provisionally booked, for 10 double rooms and 1 single, but we also have 2 couples joining us for the meal and disco - there may still be a chance to join us if you are really quick.   Please either phone us or email. We will let those who put their names down know the deposit required when we find out.

· South Wales: Monthly meeting ·
Monthly Meeting The Grove Golf ClubSouth Cornelly, Bridgend, CF33 4RP Tel: 01656 788771  Close to M4 Junct. 37 We have a private room called "Parklands" and they have a nice big, well surfaced car park. Bar meals are available and reasonably priced. To see menu, click on http://www.grovegolf.com/, although there is a special menu board for our members.Old and new members welcomed. Arrive any time after 7pm. and ask for the Parkland room.

· Tyne Tees: Christmas Party ·
CHRISTMAS PARTY.This Will Be Held At The:- Holiday Inn. Seaton Burn. NE13.6BP Contact Us If You Are Interested. Prices Not Yet Known.

· North Thames: North Thames Christmas Dinner ·
North ThamesAnnual Christmas Get Together Saturday 13th December 2008This year, we have decided to do something a little different for Christmas, and for the first time, we are having a dinner rather than a lunch.The venue is the Holiday Inn Brentwood, located at the junction of the M25/A12 commencing at 6.30The cost per head is £25.00 of which £10.00 is non refundable in the event of cancellation.Full details are available on the North Thames web site at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/andrew.f5/MX5NT/newsletter/NT_Christmas_Mailer_v1.pdf