<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>MX-5 Owners Club Events BETA 3</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk</link><description>The MX-5 Owners Club Events RSS feed, this feed contains all the National and Area events for the Club.</description><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Solent: Sunday drive - POSTPONED to Feb 12</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2287</link><description>*********** 
Due to the uncertainty of the weather conditions for Sunday morning, Feb 5th,&amp;#160;we have taken the decision to postpone Nigel's drive round the New Forest rather than risk any accidents on the lanes.Weather permitting we will re-schedule the drive for the following Sunday, Feb 12th, with all arrangements as previously notified. Please keep an eye on this event notice and the Solent area sub-forum for any further updates prior to next Sunday.***********Nigel has kindly offered to lead a drive round the New Forest for February's Sunday meeting.Please meet in Morrisons Supermarket Car Park (SO40 8AD) off Junction 2 (south) of the M27, from 10:00am ready to depart at 10:30am.The drive will end at The Fighting Cocks pub in Godshill, Nr Fordingbridge (SP6 2LL) by around 12:30.&amp;#160; Lunches are available to purchase at the pub if you're feeling hungry by then. Hope to see you all there!</description></item><item><title>Yorkshire Ridings: Social East; The Owl at Hambleton, nr Se</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2247</link><description>Social East at The Owl, Hambleton, Nr Selby YO8 9JH&amp;#160;Meet from 7pm for food and a chat, or just come along to chat</description></item><item><title>South Wales: SOUTH AND WEST WALES REGION MONTHLY MEET</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2250</link><description>&amp;#160;MX-5 OWNERS CLUB, SOUTH WALESSOUTH AND WEST WALES REGION MEETINGTHE GROVE GOLF CLUB, PORTHCAWL&amp;#160;8TH FEBRUARY 2012&amp;#160;The meeting will be on a meet, greet and eat basis.Members please meet at 7pm if they are eating.The meeting itself will commence at 8pm.&amp;#160;Everyone welcome.</description></item><item><title>Tyne Tees: Social Evening (South)</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2278</link><description>The Manor House, High Lane, Maltby, Near Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees, TS8.0BN8.00-10.30</description></item><item><title>South East: Mark Cross pub Meet 11/2/12</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2289</link><description>Hi the regular&amp;#160;monthly pub meets for East Sussex Area are held on the 2nd Saturday of the month from 12.30pm Mark Cross Inn Mark Cross Crowborough East Sussex TN6 3NP Tel: 01892 852 423 &amp;#160;Nick and Jane Butler organise this meet and&amp;#160;&amp;#160;The pub have asked&amp;#160;Nick to give them one booking for numbers so please can you contact Nick Butler, Captain of the Bucaneer5 if you wish to attend this pub meet thank you.&amp;#160;Thanks&amp;#160;Organiser Contact DetailsNick and Jane Butler</description></item><item><title>South East: Valentines Run &amp; Carvery 12/2/2012</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2266</link><description>Hi Folks 
Once again we will be doing our usual Valentines run as followsStarting Point: We will start as normal from Chartwell National Trust Car Park (Mapleton Road, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1PS from 11am this is a pay and display car park &amp;#163;2 or free if you are a National Trust member displaying your badge,&amp;#160;and depart in staggered convoys from 11.15am onwards. The car park does have&amp;#160; toilets and restaurant if you want to get yourself a coffee, however the&amp;#160; venue will be expecting us in staggered groups due to volume of people&amp;#160;between 12noon and 2pm and the run takes approx 35-&amp;#160;45 mins depending on speed of your driving.Meeting places en route for the West Sussex&amp;#160;area&amp;#160;: &amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160; McDonalds, Buck Barn, Worthing Road, &amp;#160;Horsham RH13 8LW&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160; &amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160; [at Buckbarn Traffic Lights on the A24.]&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;0900hrs for 0930hrs departure.&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160; &amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160; If you want to meet me here please&amp;#160;inform&amp;#160;&amp;#160; Paul Cleaver : 07789 256652&amp;#160; Email : paulclea@gmail.comVenueThe Brown Trout, Lamberhurst, Kent TN3 8HA&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160; Tel: 01892 890755Parking: There are two car parks either side of the pub so please park sensibly to allow for the large volume of cars that will be entering the pub. If you are MX-5 please park in front of each other if needed for space we can always ask people to move later if you wish to leave earlier.Time : 12Noon to 2pm&amp;#160;&amp;#160;Meal:&amp;#160;&amp;#160;Carvery &amp;#163;10.95 each ( they also accomodate Vegetarian and Gluten Free menu, please let me know this in advance allow 2 days is possible)&amp;#160; Dean is the chef and makes all meals fresh and will make whatever is needed to allow for your special tastes he just needs warning so he can prepare.&amp;#160;&amp;#160; PLEASE PAY AT THE BAR YOU WILL THEN BE ISSUED WITH A RECEIPT TO GET YOUR MEALI have organised a run which will be around 25 miles long taking approx 45 mins to do through the lovely countryside off Kent and Sussex.&amp;#160; Surprises: Well it may involve the chocolates and roses as its Valentines so bring all your loving feelings for the day.I hope you will enjoy the venue and appreciate to fit maybe 100 people in anywhere is not easy. Please be patient and have fun and enjoy the day.Please can you let me know for booking if you are coming along other areas are welcome to come along if you wish to join in the fun just let me know for booking pub ThanksSarah (Mazda Chick) and Martyn (Navman)</description></item><item><title>Yorkshire Ridings: Sunday Run with Kevin &amp; Liz</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2248</link><description>Kevin &amp;amp; Liz invite us to a Sunday run - full details will appear closer to the event</description></item><item><title>South Central: Mystery Drive!!</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2285</link><description> Meet in the car park of The White Lyon &amp;amp; Dragon, A322, Perry Hill,Worplesdon
 (near Guildford) Surrey GU3 3RE to leave by 10.30am
 For a drive and informal lunch, destination to be advised shortly, but please    
 let us know if you are coming, so we can advise the venue of  expected numbers    </description></item><item><title>South Wales: SOUTH AND WEST WALES REGION MONTHLY RUN</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2255</link><description>Details to follow</description></item><item><title>South East: Brookers Oast Pub Meet 26/2/2012</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2268</link><description>Hi Folks&amp;#160;The usual monthly meet from 12.30pm onwards, always a good turnout and lots of laughter and fun&amp;#160;Brookers OastThe Hop FarmPaddock WoodMaidstone RoadBeltringTonbridgeKent&amp;#160;&amp;#160; TN12 6PY&amp;#160;See you there&amp;#160;Thanks Sarah&amp;#160; &amp;amp; Martyn </description></item><item><title>South Central: White Lyon &amp; Dragon</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2280</link><description>  Pub Meet ~ The White Lyon and Dragon GU3 3RE  .............Good food available. ................................ New and regular members welcome!! ........................... WE HAVE MEMBERS WHO COME FROM SURREY HAMPSHIRE SUSSEX SOUTH LONDON BERKSHIRE 

WE ARE NOW MEETING AT THE WHITE LYON &amp;amp; DRAGON  ON  THE A322  PERRY HILL WORPLESDON SURREY GU3 3RE NEAR GUILDFORD from  8.30PM 

SO DO COME IN AND JOIN US!!!!!!!!!!                    </description></item><item><title>Tyne Tees: Social Evening (North)</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2279</link><description>Snowy Owl. Blagdon Lane, Cramlington, NE23.8AU8.00 - 10.30</description></item><item><title>South Wales: SOUTH AND WEST WALES MONTHLY MEETING</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2251</link><description>MX-5 OWNERS CLUB, SOUTH WALESSOUTH AND WEST WALES REGION MEETINGTHE GROVE GOLF CLUB, PORTHCAWL&amp;#160;14&amp;#160; MARCH&amp;#160; 2012&amp;#160;The meeting will be on a meet, greet and eat basis.Members please meet at 7pm if they are eating.The meeting itself will commence at 8pm.&amp;#160;Everyone welcome.</description></item><item><title>Peaks and Pennines: Wales trip, 24th &amp; 25th March 2012</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2224</link><description>Wales trip, 24th &amp;amp; 25th March 2012&amp;#160;&amp;#160;Here we go again! Doesn&amp;#8217;t time fly; first it&amp;#8217;s the summer to look forward to, then it&amp;#8217;s Christmas, and then the highlight of the year, the annual trip to Wales in March 2012.Sounds a long way away, but hotels need to be booked and deposits paid, so for those of you who will be joining us next year, I have detailed below the hotel details and costs.Provisionally I have booked twelve double rooms and one single at the Wild Pheasant hotel in Llangollen. For the past few years we have been using the White Water Hotel, but as the Wild Pheasant have agreed a price of &amp;#163;99.90 per couple for DBB, I booked it quick. You can upgrade to a more modern room (standard rooms are fine) for &amp;#163;130 DDB or a junior suite for &amp;#163;140 per couple DBB if you wish, just let me know. I have stayed here many times over the past few years, and can recommend both the rooms and the small spa that they have, check it out.&amp;#160; www.wildpheasanthotel.co.ukThe roads, scenery and company are stunning, so what are you waiting for, send me your money!!! &amp;#163;40 per couple to be precise.If you require any additional details, such as towns visited or route planned, just give me a call on 07850479237.See you soonTrevor</description></item><item><title>South Wales: SOUTH AND WEST WALES MONTHLY RUN</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2256</link><description>&amp;#160;Details to follow</description></item><item><title>South East: Brookers Oast Pub Meet  25/3/2012</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2269</link><description>Hi Folks&amp;#160;The usual monthly meet from 12.30pm onwards, always a good turnout and lots of laughter and fun&amp;#160;Brookers OastThe Hop FarmPaddock WoodMaidstone RoadBeltringTonbridgeKent&amp;#160;&amp;#160; TN12 6PY&amp;#160;See you there&amp;#160;Thanks Sarah&amp;#160; &amp;amp; Martyn </description></item><item><title>South Central: White Lyon &amp; Dragon</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2281</link><description>  Pub Meet ~ The White Lyon and Dragon GU3 3RE  .............Good food available. ................................ New and regular members welcome!! ........................... WE HAVE MEMBERS WHO COME FROM SURREY HAMPSHIRE SUSSEX SOUTH LONDON BERKSHIRE 

WE ARE NOW MEETING AT THE WHITE LYON &amp;amp; DRAGON  ON  THE A322  PERRY HILL WORPLESDON SURREY GU3 3RE NEAR GUILDFORD from  8.30PM 

SO DO COME IN AND JOIN US!!!!!!!!!!                    </description></item><item><title>South East: Chocolate ‘n’ Chip Run 8/4/2012</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2265</link><description>&amp;#160; 
MX5 OC Chocolate &amp;#8216;n&amp;#8217; Chip RunEaster Sunday 8th April 2012&amp;#160;For the 3rd year running we will be doing a Chocolate &amp;#8216;n&amp;#8217; Chip run to Camber Sands on Easter Sunday 8th April.Meet at Maidstone Services on the M20 from 12.30 onwards with the view to leaving by 1.15.We will arrive in Camber by about 2.15 leaving the afternoon free for folks to partake in fish and chips, games on the sand and even a paddle if the weather is like it was last year.Route instructions will be handed out on the day.Please let me know if you are coming along so that we have an idea of numbers by either posting on the relevant thread on the Forum or by emailing me at nickbutler@practicalmediaservices.com</description></item><item><title>South Wales: SOUTH AND WEST WALES MONTHLY MEETING</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2252</link><description>&amp;#160;MX-5 OWNERS CLUB, SOUTH WALESSOUTH AND WEST WALES REGION MEETINGTHE GROVE GOLF CLUB, PORTHCAWL&amp;#160;11th APRIL 2012&amp;#160;The meeting will be on a meet, greet and eat basis.Members please meet at 7pm if they are eating.The meeting itself will commence at 8pm.&amp;#160;Everyone welcome.</description></item><item><title>South East: South East Dutch Bulb &amp; Windmill Tour 20</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2228</link><description>Updated 20/11/11Some folk have tried booking at the Ibis Leiderdorp and this is now fully booked for the above dates, please use alternative hotel Ibis Leiden Centre opening in January 2012 which is only 10 mins away from the Ibis LeiderdorpPlease book using the following linkhttp://www.ibishotel.com/gb/hotel-8087-ibis-leiden-centre-opening-january-2012/index.shtmlIt is important if you wish to come on this trip that you book up as soon as you can as all the hotels in the area are getting booked up very quickly due to the time of the year and the flower parade and tulipsPlease let me know once you have booked and confirm by email or forum.Hi Folks&amp;#160;Please see below details for the Dutch Bulb and Windmill Tour 20th April to 23rd April 2012&amp;#160;Please let us know if you are coming along, book the hotel and eurotunnel yourself and then send an email or update the forum to let us know you are coming along.&amp;#160;Thanks Sarah and Martyn xxx&amp;#160;
&amp;#160;MX-5 Owners Club&amp;#160;&amp;#160; South East Area Dutch Bulb and Windmill Tour April 2012Cost per couple ApproxEurotunnel&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160; &amp;#163;90Kinderdijk Tour&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160; €28 (&amp;#163;24.34)3 night Ibis Hotel per room&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160; &amp;#163;247 (Euro equivalent)Keukenhof Entrance&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160; €35.00 (&amp;#163;30.50)Keukenhof Boat Trip&amp;#160;&amp;#160; €15.00 (&amp;#163;13.00)Fixed cost approx &amp;#163;405 In addition meals, fuel and spending money.Friday 20th April 201207:20 take Eurotunnel Shuttle from Folkestone to Calais. Cost &amp;#163;90 return08:55 drive from to Rotterdam arriving at for a cruise of the historic Kinderdikj which is a preserved area of 19 traditional Dutch windmills. 190 miles. 3 hours with stops14:15 take the Rebus excursion boat for a tour of the Kinderdijk.&amp;#160; Departure is from the "De Boompjeskade" quayside (between Erasmus and Willems Bridge.http://www.rebus-info.nl/main_en.htmThe cost is €14.00 eachRotterdam has for many years been called the "Gateway to Europe". From this gate of Europe we welcome you on board the passenger ship 'Nehalennia', to take you, from the centre of the city, on a special trip. During the trip an explanation of all highlights is given. Whilst cruising on the river "The Nieuwe Maas" you can relax and enjoy the view of the Rotterdam skyline. Typical for this skyline are the various beautiful bridges. Via the river 'Lek' the cruise continues to Kinderdijk. Kinderdijk, as one of the cultural items on the United Nations world monument list, is definitely worth the visit. Here you will disembark, and have the opportunity to explore this unique site for more than an hour. You can visit, on your own, one of the windmills where you will hear about the history of this unique spot.KinderdijkThe Netherlands is famous for its windmills. Today there are still more than 1.000 mills. Nowhere in the world you will find as many windmills as near (the Dutch village) Kinderdijk. In about 1740 no less than 19 sturdy mills were built here. They have been well preserved to the present day.The mills drain the excess water from the Alblasserwaard polders - which are situated below sea-level - after which the water is sluiced into the river Lek (the Rijn).The powerful mill sails serve to transmit the force of the wind on to large paddle-wheels which scoop up the water. Nowadays power-driven pumping engines do the job, including one of the largest water screw pumping-stations in Western Europe.&amp;#160;17:30 Drive from Rotterdam to the Ibis Hotel, Elisabethhof 50 2353 EZ - Leiderdorp - 26 miles &amp;#8211; 35 minuteshttp://www.ibishotel.com/gb/hotel-0745-ibis-leiderdorp/index.shtmlDinner in Leiderdorp centre or hotelSaturday 21st April 201208:30 drive to the Keukenhof gardens in Lisse, arriving at 09:00www.keukenhof.nl/This is an early start so that you get to the gardens ahead of the crowds. The gardens open at 08:00.Entrance €14.50 each + parking €6 per car. Tickets and parking can be purchased online in advance or on the day.What is Keukenhof?A historic park filled with blooming tulips, hyacinths, daffodils and other spring bulbs.A feast for the eye, and so are the unique flower shows in the different pavilions. And in the midst of this magnificent spectacle of colour you will also find exquisite works of art. At Keukenhof you can gain inspiration and relax in the beautiful surroundings. The 32-hectare park has 15 kilometres of footpaths. Keukenhof has surprises in store for visitors of all ages. Be sure to bring your camera along on this unique experience. The theme we have selected for the coming year is &amp;#8220;Poland -&amp;#160;heart of Europe&amp;#8221;.Classical music and romance form an excellent combination with flowers. Besides, Poland is becoming an increasingly important market for Dutch cut flowers and bulbs and the number of tourists visiting from Poland is growing.&amp;#160;Sail around KeukenhofYou have been able to cycle around Keukenhof bulb fields for years, but you can also sail&amp;#160;in the so-called &amp;#8216;whisper boats&amp;#8217;. These boats are driven by electric engines, are environmentally friendly and are almost silent as they sail through the beautiful surrounding&amp;#160;Dutch landscape. The boats that are used are perfectly suitable for sailing through the often shallow water. They are, in fact, old boats that used to be used by gardeners, growers and farmers for all types of work.The boat trip lasts&amp;#160;50 to 75 minutes&amp;#160;and guarantees you&amp;#160;nice photographs.&amp;#160;Per tour a limited number of seats available. Be there in time!The price is € 7.50 p.p. (excl. Keukenhof entrance)During the afternoon, leave the gardens to see the passing flower parade, but beware, the crowds will be enormous.&amp;#160; Drive back to Leiderdorp for dinnerSunday 22nd April 2012&amp;#160; UpdatedWheels have been set in motion. Graham &amp;amp; Joke (Madhatter) are planning a Bloembollen day tour for Sunday 22th of April. Starting and finish&amp;#160;will&amp;#160;probably be the town of&amp;#160;Lisse. We will arrange a leading and trailing car from your hotel at Leiderdorp to the startpoint.Sunday evening after the tour we propose&amp;#160;an Indonesian buffet diner for all UK and NL tourers. Ask Keith about how jummy that is&amp;#160;:-)Yesterday I drove past your hotel in Leiderdorp. It is located in a business park. So from your hotel to any place good to eat will either be a short drive or a long walk. I could arrange coach transport, but that will be fairly costly for such a short distance.&amp;#160; I suggest driving or cabbing if one likes to have a few pints.Cost indication for the day:Euro 15 for lunch on Sunday&amp;#160;(at the beach, if we can get garanteed parking space)Euro 25 for Indonesian dinner buffet in down town Leiderdorp, excluding drinks.Euro 5 for parking fees and other costs.Return to Leiderdorp and hotel.Monday 23rd April 201209:00 check out of the hotel and drive to Bruges city centre for lunch - 140 miles 2hours 30mins. Nothing booked find own parking and restaurant in city centre.13:30 Leave Bruges and drive to Calais 70 miles 1 hour 20 mins15:50 Eurotunnel to Folkestone</description></item><item><title>South Wales: SOUTH AND WEST WALES MONTHLY RUN</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2257</link><description>&amp;#160;Roland and Sally will be organising this run.&amp;#160; Further details to follow in due course.</description></item><item><title>South East: Brookers Oast Pub Meet 22/4/2012</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2270</link><description>Hi Folks&amp;#160;The usual monthly meet from 12.30pm onwards, always a good turnout and lots of laughter and fun&amp;#160;Brookers OastThe Hop FarmPaddock WoodMaidstone RoadBeltringTonbridgeKent&amp;#160;&amp;#160; TN12 6PY&amp;#160;See you there&amp;#160;Thanks Sarah&amp;#160; &amp;amp; Martyn </description></item><item><title>South Central: White Lyon &amp; Dragon</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2282</link><description>  Pub Meet ~ The White Lyon and Dragon GU3 3RE  .............Good food available. ................................ New and regular members welcome!! ........................... WE HAVE MEMBERS WHO COME FROM SURREY HAMPSHIRE SUSSEX SOUTH LONDON BERKSHIRE 

WE ARE NOW MEETING AT THE WHITE LYON &amp;amp; DRAGON  ON  THE A322  PERRY HILL WORPLESDON SURREY GU3 3RE NEAR GUILDFORD from  8.30PM 

SO DO COME IN AND JOIN US!!!!!!!!!!                    </description></item><item><title>South Wales: SOUTH AND WEST WALES MONTHLY MEETING</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2253</link><description>&amp;#160;MX-5 OWNERS CLUB, SOUTH WALESSOUTH AND WEST WALES REGION MEETINGTHE GROVE GOLF CLUB, PORTHCAWL&amp;#160;9TH MAY 2012&amp;#160;The meeting will be on a meet, greet and eat basis.Members please meet at 7pm if they are eating.The meeting itself will commence at 8pm.&amp;#160;Everyone welcome.</description></item><item><title>South East: Spring Rally 2012 - Pendennis Castle</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2182</link><description>Hi Folks&amp;#160;19th / 20th May 2012Just a note for the diaries that next years Spring Rally is in Cornwall at Pendennis Caslte no doubt lots of South East members will wish to enjoy this rally with a holiday in CornwallSpring Rally 2012 &amp;#8211; Cornwall &amp;#8211; Pendennis Castle Dinner and Dance &amp;#8211; Saturday 19th May 2012 &amp;#8211; Falmouth HotelBy post&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160; &amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160; By email &amp;#160;&amp;#160; &amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160; &amp;#160; &amp;#160; &amp;#160; &amp;#160; &amp;#160;&amp;#160; &amp;#160; &amp;#160;&amp;#160; &amp;#160; By phoneThe Falmouth Hotel &amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160; reservations@falmouthhotel.co.uk&amp;#160; &amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160; +44 (0) 1326 312671Castle BeachFalmouthCornwallTR11 4NZRally &amp;#8211; Pendennis Castle in Falmouth&amp;#160; - Sunday 20th May 2012&amp;#160;o&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160; Pendennis Castleo&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160; Castle Closeo&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160; Falmouth,o&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160; Cornwallo&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160; TR11 4LP&amp;#160;Take a trip to Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, one of the finest of the mighty fortresses built by Henry VIII to defend the country against invasion. The castle has seen action in many conflicts and was one of the last royalist strongholds to fall during the English Civil War.&amp;#160;See you thereSarah and Martyn </description></item><item><title>South Central: National Spring Rally</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2286</link><description> 
National Spring Rally Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, Cornwall.
Four scenic coastal drives on Saturday, May 19th, special rally discount rate for entrance into the Lost Gardens of Heligan, and free guided tour.
The main rally is on Sunday May, 20th at the historic Pendennis Castle.
For details and booking see STHT magazine or check out the club forum.</description></item><item><title>National: Spring Rally 2012</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2179</link><description>Spring&amp;#160;Rally 2012&amp;#160;Cornwall&amp;#160;Saturday 19 - Sunday 20 May 2012&amp;#160;Watch out for more details in forthcoming editions of your Club magazine Soft Top Hardtop and on the Club forum.&amp;#160; &amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160; &amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160; </description></item><item><title>South Wales: NATIONAL SPRING RALLY</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2260</link><description>&amp;#160;Obviously Cornwall is organising this event but if you need any information on whether there are members from South and West Wales attending, then please contact me.</description></item><item><title>South East: Brookers Oast Pub Meet 27/5/2012</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2271</link><description>Hi Folks&amp;#160;The usual monthly meet from 12.30pm onwards, always a good turnout and lots of laughter and fun&amp;#160;Brookers OastThe Hop FarmPaddock WoodMaidstone RoadBeltringTonbridgeKent&amp;#160;&amp;#160; TN12 6PY&amp;#160;See you there&amp;#160;Thanks Sarah&amp;#160; &amp;amp; Martyn </description></item><item><title>South Wales: SOUTH AND WEST WALES MONTHLY RUN</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2258</link><description>&amp;#160;Details to follow</description></item><item><title>South Central: White Lyon &amp; Draggon</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2283</link><description>  Pub Meet ~ The White Lyon and Dragon GU3 3RE  .............Good food available. ................................ New and regular members welcome!! ........................... WE HAVE MEMBERS WHO COME FROM SURREY HAMPSHIRE SUSSEX SOUTH LONDON BERKSHIRE 

WE ARE NOW MEETING AT THE WHITE LYON &amp;amp; DRAGON  ON  THE A322  PERRY HILL WORPLESDON SURREY GU3 3RE NEAR GUILDFORD from  8.30PM 

SO DO COME IN AND JOIN US!!!!!!!!!!                    </description></item><item><title>South Wales: SOUTH AND WEST WALES MONTHLY MEETING</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2254</link><description>&amp;#160;MX-5 OWNERS CLUB, SOUTH WALESSOUTH AND WEST WALES REGION MEETINGTHE GROVE GOLF CLUB, PORTHCAWL&amp;#160;13TH JUNE 2012&amp;#160;The meeting will be on a meet, greet and eat basis.Members please meet at 7pm if they are eating.The meeting itself will commence at 8pm.&amp;#160;Everyone welcome.</description></item><item><title>South Wales: SOUTH AND WEST WALES MONTHLY RUN</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2259</link><description>&amp;#160;Details to follow</description></item><item><title>South East: Blyton 2012 - 30/6/2012 - 1/7/2012</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2272</link><description>Hi Folks in the South EastIt's Official; The MX-5 Owners Club will host a 3rd National Event in 2012 and this time it'll fully quench the thirst of the Club petrolheads,&amp;#160;whilst offering something MX-5 for everyone.&amp;#160;What:A FULL weekend of motorsport-based activities including:Open pit lane sessions, first-timer taster sessions, skid pan and car-control training zone, gymkana, rallycross flying laps, race car guest drivers and flying laps, motorsport-related vendors including brake, suspension and rollbar specialists to tempt you to part with your money and more, MUCH more,&amp;#160;to follow!Is that it?Nope, Sunday will see the Club make a serious attempt at the Guiness World Record for 'the most cars of the same type on track at once' - a record currently held by the German MX-5 Club!Is that it?You want more? OK, how about a hog-roast, live band and fireworks on Saturday night, along with FREE camping (caravans and motorhomes also welcome) or, if a night under the stars isn't your thing, local&amp;#160;hotels with Club discount and FREE transport to and from for those that would like to have a drinky or two. There will also be food and drink vendors open on both days from dawn till dusk to keep tummies topped-up.So how much is this lot going to cost me?&amp;#163;60 per day for a car and one driver or...&amp;#163;100 for BOTH days for a car and one driver.&amp;#163;30 for extra drivers (drivers wristbands allow a driver to drive any vehicle, not just their own).&amp;#163;10 for passengers (passenger wristbands allow a passenger to ride in any vehicle they can scrounge a ride in!)&amp;#163;10pp for the evening party, that includes the hog-roast, band and fireworks.Attendance on either day as a spectator is FREE.Participation in the Sunday World Record attempt is FREE.When:Saturday 30 Jun / Sunday 01 Jul 2012Where:Blyton Park, North Lincolnshire. DN21 3PE.WEBSITEWhat do I have to do?Simply fill out the flyer in the February and/or April&amp;#160;Soft Top Hardtop, attach a cheque and post it...Louise and I will do the rest, then simply turn up and ENJOY!!! Please don't send cheques early...we'll just spend your money on the family's Crimbo pressies Info:The Blyton Bash is open to all MX-5OC members; all drivers (including extra drivers) will be asked to show proof of their Membership card when signing-in. The flyer in Feb's STHT will ask for your car reg no and your membership no; this event is under-written by the Club and therefore it is only right that only Club Members reap the benefits, hence asking for these details.The&amp;#160;Motorsport activities at Blyton can only cater for&amp;#160;100 cars per day. Spectators and those attending to participate in the Sunday World Record attempt are free to come along on both Saturday and Sunday and, if they feel the urge, buy a &amp;#163;10 passenger wristband and scrounge a left hand seat ride!!!.Accommodation thread here:Nearest Fuel thread here:.MX-5 Owner's Club Motorsport Co-ordinator: jon.smith@mx5oc.co.ukPlease can you let Sarah and Martyn Know if you are going from the South East so we know rough numbers from our area that are going along on email&amp;#160;sarahmx@yahoo.co.ukThanks Sarah and Martyn </description></item><item><title>South East: Bromley Pageant of Motoring 10/6/2012</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2273</link><description>Hi FolksCome and join in the fun with us again, with&amp;#160;more than 25 years of showing Bromley show it&amp;#160;is the single biggest one day classic car show in the world, with superb club stands, auto jumble, trade stands and of course loads of classic and vintage cars to see.Only &amp;#163;5 for driver and passenger bargain to show your pride and joy on our MX-5 Stand (first come first serverd basis) We can normally fit upto&amp;#160;35 cars on the stand, normally &amp;#163;11 on the gate VENUEBromley Pageant of Motoring, Norman Park, Bromley Once again I will order the tickets all I will need from you will be &amp;#163;5&amp;#160; the make model and number plate of your car and your name and&amp;#160;address Please can you just make sure you put your names posted either on the forum&amp;#160; as normal so I can get in touch with you or send me an email so I know who to come and grab money from.This is an excellent event and it will be a first come first served as normal so please let me know early on (no last minute folk please) Tickets are bookable with me if you wish to be on our stand We have had a stand at Bromley for several years, we are getting bigger and bigger and as we have won the Classic car for 2011 we should have an even bigger stand this year.Look forward to your bookingsThanks Sarah (Mazda Chick) &amp;amp; Martyn (Navman)</description></item><item><title>South Central: White Lyon &amp; Dragon</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2284</link><description>  Pub Meet ~ The White Lyon and Dragon GU3 3RE  .............Good food available. ................................ New and regular members welcome!! ........................... WE HAVE MEMBERS WHO COME FROM SURREY HAMPSHIRE SUSSEX SOUTH LONDON BERKSHIRE 

WE ARE NOW MEETING AT THE WHITE LYON &amp;amp; DRAGON  ON  THE A322  PERRY HILL WORPLESDON SURREY GU3 3RE NEAR GUILDFORD from  8.30PM 

SO DO COME IN AND JOIN US!!!!!!!!!!                    </description></item><item><title>South East: National Rally 2012 - Hillclimb Track</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2183</link><description>Hi Folks&amp;#160;Just for notification dates for the diaries 15th /16th September 2012 for the National Rally keep it free so you can enjoy the fun&amp;#160;ThanksSarah and Martyn </description></item><item><title>National: National Rally 2012</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2180</link><description>National Rally 2012&amp;#160;Prescott Speed Hill ClimbGloucestershire&amp;#160;Saturday&amp;#160;15 - Sunday&amp;#160;16&amp;#160;September 2012&amp;#160;Watch out for more details in forthcoming editions of your Club magazine Soft Top Hardtop and on the Club forum.</description></item><item><title>Eastern: Eastern Region Events Calender 2012</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2240</link><description>All Eastern Region events can be found by visiting the Eastern Region forum and clicking on the Events Calender announcement. A PDF of the events calender can also be downloaded from there.  </description></item><item><title>North East Midlands: Events Diary 2012</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2276</link><description>Please click here&amp;#160;for events during the first 4 months of 2012</description></item><item><title>Lincolnshire: Lincolnshire events 2012</title><link>http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/events/viewevent.aspx?id=2288</link><description>All Lincolnshire Area events can be found by visiting the Linconshire Area forum and clicking on the Events Calender announcement.Up to date information on our Lincolnshire website&amp;#160; http://lp.mx5oc.co.uk/</description></item></channel></rss>
