South West Midlands

 


AREA CO-ORDINATORS

David Westwood & Gary Ridgway
Email: southwestmidlands@mx5oc.co.uk

South West Midlands covers Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our monthly meetings are held from 19.00 on the first Thursday of each month. Most members take the opportunity to dine at the venue before the formal meeting. As well as monthly meeting we have a monthly drive which is normally held on the third Sunday of the month. We have no drives in December or January,

The Coordinators are assisted by a small team of enthusiastic members who help make the job of running this Active group enjoyable and smoothly.


REGULAR MEETS

Held at various venues on the first Thursday of each month from 7pm (eat) and 8.30pm (meet).

See the Diary and Forum for venues.


DIARY

Mar
31
Sun
2024
South West Midlands – Pageant of Transport – Weston-super-Mare – CANCELLED
Mar 31 all-day
THIS EVENT IS NOW CANCELLED – FURTHER INFORMATION AND POTENTIAL REVISED DATE TO FOLLOW IN DUE COURSE
Venue: Beach Lawns, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1AT
Time: 09:00 – 17:00 (Cars need to be on site by 09:30)
Meeting Point: TBA
Depart: TBA

 

If anyone has any question please do not hesitate to contact them via email at pageantoftransport@outlook.com and keep an eye on their social media channels for all of the latest update.
https://www.facebook.com/PageantofTransport

Apr
4
Thu
2024
South West Midlands – Monthly Club Meeting – Gupshill Manor
Apr 4 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Meet from 7:00pm to eat

Meeting will commence at 8:30pm

Apr
7
Sun
2024
South West Midlands – Classic Motor Hub – Coffee and Classics
Apr 7 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Apr
13
Sat
2024
South West Midlands – Saturday Drive – Stourhead House and Gardens – Gary and Julie Ridgway
Apr 13 all-day
Duration: 15 hr 29 min
Group Members of MX-5 Owners Club – South West Midlands
Advance notice of a drive on Saturday 13th April, this is in addition to the usual monthly Sunday drives.
Meet at Knead bakery , Elkstone GL53 9PQ from 8:30am to depart at 9:15am
We will drive through 3 counties to the National Trust’s Stourhead House and Garden.
Stroll through the landscape Gardens with Temples and grotto’s or visit the house. Bring a picnic or use one of the two cafes. Plenty to do and see.
The return will take in a toll bridge so you will need either a £1 coin or a card to hand. Optional pub meal on the return leg.
Apr
21
Sun
2024
South West Midlands – Shelsley – Midland Auto Club – Classic Car Run
Apr 21 all-day

The Classic and Sports section of the MAC (Midland Automobile Club, Shelsley Walsh) has organised a classic car run that will start from 4 different locations and finish at Shelsley Walsh, where participants will have the opportunity to experience driving our famous hill climb. Vintage, classic and modern sports cars are eligible. The event is open to all MAC Members and non members.

New routes for 2024!
The 4 start locations are:

  1. The Classic Motor Hub, Old Walls, Ablington, Cirencester, GL7 5FF
  2. Burford House Garden Centre, Worcestershire, WR15 8HQ
  3. Bridgnorth Garden Centre, Bridgnorth Road, Shipley, Wolverhampton, WV6 7EJ
  4. Cotswold Food Store, Longborough, Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 0QZ

Vintage and classic cars together with modern sports cars are all eligible. Entries will be accepted and starts allocated on a first come first served basis and entry includes:

  • Refreshments at start venue for entrants and crew (max. 2 persons)
  • All route instructions in a ‘tulip’ style road book
  • An untimed non-competitive ascent of the famous hill at Shelsley Walsh
  • Commemorative car tour plate
  • Photograph of your car at Shelsley
  • Entertainment & afternoon tea
  • Working water mill demonstration

£95 entry fee based on driver and one passenger to include all items listed

For further information click here:
https://www.shelsleywalsh.com/mac-classic

To register your interest please click here to email the
South West Midlands AC email

Exact timings, meeting point, drive in details will be confirmed in due course.

Apr
28
Sun
2024
South West Midlands – Monthly Drive – The Thinking Persons Drive by Trevor & Victoria Nelson
Apr 28 all-day

Date: Sunday 28th April 2024
Start: Cotswold Barn Cafe Longborough,
Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 0QZ

10.00 AM breakfast/coffee

Depart: 11:00 at 1 Minute intervals.
Finish: Stratford Garden Centre, Campden Rd, Clifford Chambers, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 8LW
Coffee / Lunch @ The Lime Tree Restaurant.

The Route & Clues will be handed out on the day.

Can you all please remember to bring along a pen.
(We will have a few available on the day)

Be aware there will be lots of narrow single track roads!
This is not a race there are NO prizes for arriving first!!
In the event of a tie (Cheating) all names will be put in a hat and drawn out by a member who was not on the drive at the next monthly meeting!
All questions or clues can be seen either from the comfort of your car or you may have to get out of your car to look.
Single drivers will need to tag on with couples as unfortunately due to Elf & Safety you need to keep your eyes on the road not looking for clues.
The Drive is approx 32 miles.
The drive finishes at a garden centre where there are lots of small units to explore and a place for snacks / lunch
The Lime Tree Restaurent.
Where we have reserved tables for our group.
All answers given are judged by the drive organisers and their decision is final!
All mileages are approximate!
Trevor Mob: 07730672645

May
2
Thu
2024
South West Midlands – Monthly Club Meeting – Venue TBA
May 2 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
May
5
Sun
2024
South West Midlands – Wheelnuts Classic Car Show – Stroud
May 5 all-day
MX-5 Owners Club