January

Wed 21^st Jan

Norfolk Meet at the Countryman, Tasburgh

Jamie Tink

Sun 25^th Jan

Stef's Suffolk Sideways Run, Very Kindly Stef of Fenland Five fame has a run through Suffolk ending in Dunwich See Here: http://mx5oc.co.uk/forum/forums/t/1750.aspx for the full details

Stef (Fenland Fives)

February

Wed 04^th Feb

Suffolk Meet at the Manger, Bradfield Combust, Bury

Martin Curtis

Wed 18^th Feb

Norfolk Meet at the Countryman, Tasburgh (Quiz Now moved to Suffolk Meet on March 4th, as it much closer for our North Thames visitors to get to)

Jamie Tink

Sun 22^nd  Feb

Alternative Tech Day, Instead of car technology this will be PC technology! Need to get to grips with the new forum? Need to register on the Club Web-site? Want to know how to post pictures on the forum or convert that document into a PDF? This is your chance to find out how, we will have a wi-fi connection and several laptops with a projector or why not bring your own? The venue is the Countryman PH on the main A140 at Tasburgh, Norfolk. Gary the ever-helpful landlord has agreed to stay open all afternoon for us to use the establishment for the Tech day and also to serve early evening meals from his regular menu for those of us who work up a hunger!  The afternoon will start at about 1 O’clock and I cant think of a better way to spend a cold winter afternoon than in the pub! Other than the drive there and back of course! See here for full details:http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/forum/forums/t/2347.aspx

Jamie Tink - Venue, Martin Curtis – Technology.

March

Wed 4^th Mar

Suffolk Meet and Inter Regional Quiz Challenge at the Manger, Bradfield Combust, Bury. This will be a regular Suffolk meet with a difference, we have had the Gauntlet thrown down to us by Eric Terry the Area Coordinator for the North Thames mob, and our very own Eric Salmon has volunteered to set the questions!

Eric Salmon – Quiz, Jamie Tink – ER Correspondence, Eric Terry – NT Correspondence, Martin Curtis – Meet and Venue.

Sun 08^st Mar

Duxford Run, A bit of a nostalgic Eastern Region classic, a tulip run through the region where we hope exclusive Parking will be available at the museum while we leisurely peruse the exhibits, those who can stay for the evening have been invited by the friends of Duxford to a live engine run, Duxford can be seen here: http://duxford.iwm.org.uk Details on our forum here: http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/forum/forums/t/2714.aspx

Chris Gage – Duxford Liaison, Martin Curtis and Robbie Marsh Run to Duxford.

Wed 18^th Mar

Norfolk Meet at the Countryman, Tasburgh

Jamie Tink

Sun 29^th Mar

Fish and Chip Run to Cromer, Once again Ken Stanbury is to bring a large portion of his Northampton guys and girls, some Fenland Fiver’s and some Lincs members easterly to sample the freshest Fish and Chips possible at the famous “Mary Jane’s” in Cromer, as with previous years we are planning to meet up and escort them to their destination, its not that we don’t trust them with our wonderful roads it is just a good excuse to get the car out and eat chips!

Ken Stanbury – Route to Thetford, Jamie Tink - Route from Thetford to Cromer and Eastern Region Correspondence

April

Wed 1^st Apr

Suffolk Meet at the Manger, Bradfield Combust, Bury

Martin Curtis

Sun 12^h April

Mercedes World Visit at Brooklands, Mercedes world is the Pride of MB UK, a huge three story building brimmed with the latest models and exhibits, a test track, Café, boutique and did I mention free entry? James Huggins has some fab plans for the run down; he is hopefully going to take in some of the London sights (No congestion charges on a Sunday!)And for those a bit more patriotic the Brooklands Museum is also next door! Look here for details:http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk

  Jamie Tink – MBUK Correspondence, James Huggins – Route to Brooklands from Eastern Region

Wed 15^th Apr

Norfolk Meet at the Countryman, Tasburgh & Favourite Fantasy Five Competition, A Regular Club night with a difference, do you know the most popular choice in MX5’s

Jamie Tink

Sun 26^th Apr Date Change

Rob’s Village Hunt, a run around the Cambridge Countryside courtesy of our very own Roadster Robbie

Robbie Marsh

May

Sun 3^rd May

Tech Day 1, this is the first tech day of the year, it is also the ideal opportunity to prepare our cars for the run up to the spring rally as well as the summer season of runs, tea and coffee courtesy of the ER wags, and the usual warm welcome from Steve Alleyne at Woolpit in Suffolk

Steve Alleyne – Venue, Martin Curtis & Jamie Tink – Correspondence, Robbie Marsh – Parts and Tools

Wed 6^th May

Suffolk Meet at the Manger, Bradfield Combust, Bury

Martin Curtis

Sat 16^th & Sun 17th May

MX5OC Spring Rally, Elvington Airfield, Yorkshire, see here for details: http://mx5oc.co.uk/forum/forums/96.aspx

National Event

Mon 18^th – Fri 23^rd may

Operation Yorkie, after the Spring Rally the Eastern Region stand by to invade Yorkshire, for those able to stay up there, the following week will include drives and visits to varying venues inc the Seaside, all with the usual ERHMF shenanigans. Check the forum here: http://mx5oc.co.uk/forum/forums/t/809.aspx

Accommodation – James Huggins and Jamie Tink, Drives – Duncan Sherwood, Museum Visit – Martin Curtis

Wed 20^th May

Norfolk Meet at the Countryman, Tasburgh

Guest Organiser: Judith Carter and Dave Larkman

June

Wed 3^rd June

Suffolk Meet at the Manger, Bradfield Combust, Bury

Martin Curtis

Sun 07^th June

Country Pub Cryptic Clue Caper! With a short break in the ER calendar I have decided to whip up a pub hunt with a cryptic difference! Followed by a free car show! See here for full Details: CRYPTIC CAPER

Jamie Tink

Sun 14^th June

The Essex Boys Run, as with previous years, our group of Essex lads are on the case to show us a good time! White handbags and Stiletto’s optional.

Adrian Neill, Matt and Neil Barber

Wed 17^th June

Norfolk Meet at the Countryman, Tasburgh, with Wheel fitting experiments! Bring your car along and swap a side of wheels with another member too see how they look, we will have jacks, wheel braces and toque wrenches available, check the forum thread here: http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/forum/forums/t/6993.aspx

Jamie Tink

July

Wed 1^st July

Suffolk Meet at the Manger, Bradfield Combust, Bury

Martin Curtis

Sun 05^th July

Picnic in the Park, This is a sunshine run through the north of the region, a tea stop at the Denver Mill complex as well as a drive through the Sluice, then off to the Sandringham residence of the queen for a picnic on her scenic drive.

Jamie Tink

Wed 15^th July

Norfolk Meet at the Countryman, Tasburgh inc. The Hot City Nights Run through Norwich city centre. Look here for full details: http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/forum/forums/t/8140.aspx

Jamie Tink

Fri 24^th – Sun 26^th July

Silverstone Classic, this national event is the regions away day camping for this year, after the fun of Le mans last year the campers amongst us have decided to concentrate on this event this year, feedback from other members has been fantastic from last year, the sights and sounds were something to behold, and that was just the evening entertainment courtesy of the Opera Babes! See here for latest details: http://www.silverstoneclassic.com

National Event

August

Sun 2^nd Aug

Helmingham Festival of Classic and Sports Cars, The premier car show of East Anglia, last year saw ER cars invited into the main arena and several cars run in front of the crowds on the spectacular driveway.

Organiser required for this Event! Your Cub Needs You!

Wed 5^th Aug

Suffolk Meet at the Manger, Bradfield Combust, Bury

Martin Curtis

Sat 15^th Aug

The Norfolk Run, A Brand new run again this year, with a new area of Norfolk in mind and sun shine on order it looks to be another good one! As with previous years Steve and Mandy have generously offered their large garden and BBQ to all Eastern region members for evening entertainment and camping for the night.

Ken Ward, Kev Allen and John Mellor – Route, Steve Hider and Mandy Clayton – Evening Venue with Camping

Wed 19^th Aug

Norfolk Meet with an extra special welcome for fist time event attendee's, do you get the mag and newsletter but never come along? This evening will be an informal event to welcome people along to thier first club evening, a chance to get to know other people and compare hints and tips and see other members MX-5's.

Jamie Tink

September

Wed 2^nd Sep

Suffolk Meet at the Manger, Bradfield Combust, Bury

Martin Curtis

Sun 6^th Sep

Norfolk Gala Day (Police Gala Day Replacement), same Car Show, same car clubs, same traders, but no Rozzers! Camping will once again, add to the party atmosphere.

Jamie Tink

Sat 12th Sep

This year’s National rally incorporates the 15-20 Celebrations, this is going to be a huge National Event! Check here for details:  http://mx5oc.co.uk/forum/forums/192.aspx

National Event

Wed 16^th Sep

Norfolk Meet at the Countryman, Tasburgh

Jamie Tink

Sun 27^th Sep

Tech Day 2, this is the second tech day of the year, it is also the ideal opportunity to fit all the goodies we will all buy from the 15-20 national show as well as prepare our cars for winter motoring or storage.

 Martin Curtis &Jamie Tink – Correspondence, Robbie Marsh – Parts and Tools

October

Wed 7^th Oct

Suffolk Meet at the Manger, Bradfield Combust, Bury

Martin Curtis

Sat 10^th & Sun 11^th Oct

Club AGM and Area Co-ordinators meeting at Kegworth, got an issue with the club? Need to know about a national event or would like to volunteer for a committee position? This is the weekend it all happens, contact Jamie, Martin, Robbie or Katie if you would like to know how to get yourself heard.

National Event

Sun 18^th Oct

The Suffolk Run, our annual tour of Suffolk courtesy of Mr Curtis, details to follow but we can rest assured of some great roads and sights and will be provided for our driving pleasure.

Martin Curtis

Wed 21^st Oct

Norfolk Meet with a Guest Speaker, we are hoping to try a new idea of a presentation from another individual, club or organisation, any idea’s welcome and if you are a member of another organisation our members may find interesting, feel free to get in touch.

Jamie Tink

Sat 31^st Oct

Autumn Halloween Run, Yet another ER first the fancy dress Halloween run! Costumes will of course be optional but having fun will be a must!

Ken Ward and John Mellor

November

Wed 4^th Nov

Suffolk Meet at the Manger, Bradfield Combust, Bury

Martin Curtis

Fri 13^th -Sun 15^th Nov

The Classic Show, NEC Birmingham, as usual the MX5OC will be in attendance here with our own stand, the theme this year is to celebrate the 15-20 theme, why not go along and take a around and check out the club stand

National Event

Wed 18^th Nov

Norfolk Meet at the Countryman, Tasburgh

Jamie Tink

December

Wed 2^nd Dec

Suffolk Meet at the Manger, Bradfield Combust, Bury

Martin Curtis

Sat 5^th Dec

The Eastern Region Christmas Bash, Currently up for an overhaul for 09 to ensure the fun continues and lives up to previous years, keep an eye out for this fun social event

Katie Pyle

Wed 16^th Dec

Norfolk Meet & Christmas Lights and City Sights Run, same format as last year, this proved to be a very popular run with some excellent feedback, not only a mid winter excuse to get the hood down but also a slow speed sight seeing trip, so those who prefer things a little more gentle can come along and enjoy an ER run.

Jamie Tink