26th, 27th and 28th July – Friday, Saturday & Sunday<o:p></o:p>
The Silverstone Classic. Once again the MX5OC will have a strong presence and a club stand within the circuit. Discounted ticket prices available to members quoting C13210. See details on www.silverstoneclassic.co.uk <o:p></o:p>
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3rd August - Saturday<o:p></o:p>
Fireworks championship at Stanford Hall.<o:p></o:p>
See link: http://www.stanfordfireworks.co.uk/event-details.php<o:p></o:p>
This event is being organised by Northamptonshire MX5OC and I have posted the link on here so we can all have a look and decide on numbers and I will liaise with Ken Stanbury for more information and updates. <o:p></o:p>
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7th August – Wednesday<o:p></o:p>
Monthly Club meet at The Caldecotte Arms, Bletcham Way, Milton Keynes, MK7 8HP<o:p></o:p>
Meeting at the usual time of 7.00 pm for those that fancy having a chat and a meal with the meeting starting at 8.00 pm.<o:p></o:p>
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10th August – Saturday<o:p></o:p>
http://www.woburn.co.uk/events/article/outdoor-theatre-a-midsummer-nights-dream<o:p></o:p>
Outdoor Theatre: A Midsummer Night’s Dream and MX5 Picnic evening. Please let me know if you are interested and we can all meet up and have our picnic together. shobhna.dave@mx5oc.co.uk <o:p></o:p>
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18th August – Sunday<o:p></o:p>
Open Day and BBQ at Marshall Mazda starting with a drive out to Waddesdon Manor organised by Shobhna. I am waiting on further information from Marshalls. <o:p></o:p>
20th August – Tuesday<o:p></o:p>
Our 2nd Monthly club meet at The Young Pretender, Hempstead Road, King’s Langely, Herts, WD4 8BR<o:p></o:p>
Meeting at the usual time of 8 pm for a meal and a chat and to plan runs and events in the Chilterns area.<o:p></o:p>
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1st September – Sunday<o:p></o:p>
A drive out and a pub lunch at Old Ferry Boat Inn in St Ives. Organised by Shobhna <o:p></o:p>
shobhna.dave@mx5oc.co.uk<o:p></o:p>
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4th September – Wednesday<o:p></o:p>
Monthly Club meet at The Caldecotte Arms, Bletcham Way, Milton Keynes, MK7 8HP<o:p></o:p>
Meeting at the usual time of 7.00 pm for those that fancy having a chat and a meal with the meeting starting at 8.00 pm.<o:p></o:p>
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8th September – Sunday<o:p></o:p>
MK Classic Cars are putting together a route, no circuits or skid pans, just a gentle run of around 70 miles. <o:p></o:p>
The start will be as before at the Inn At Woburn for coffee/tea and bacon rolls. The half way halt is being negotiated and the finish will be at Frost’s Garden Center where there will be a BBQ. There will not be a problem if it rains as we can be seated inside!<o:p></o:p>
The maximum entry will be 70 cars so if you are interested please let them know – mkclassictours@aol.com or telephone 01515 290 117.<o:p></o:p>
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15th September – Sunday<o:p></o:p>
Picnic at Longleat, organised by Martin & Elaine Bennett.<o:p></o:p>
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17th September – Tuesday<o:p></o:p>
Our 2nd Monthly club meet at The Young Pretender, Hempstead Road, King’s Langely, Herts, WD4 8BR<o:p></o:p>
Meeting at the usual time of 8 pm for a meal and a chat and to plan runs and events in the Chilterns area.<o:p></o:p>
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20th - 22nd September – Friday, Saturday & Sunday<o:p></o:p>
The Britcar 24hrs at Silverstone, where the MX5OC will again have an enviable pitch within the inner circuit for just £20 for the three days!<o:p></o:p>
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28th - 29th September – Saturday and Sunday<o:p></o:p>
MX5OC National Summer Rally. This will be held at Sandringham in Norfolk. More information in the club magazine.<o:p></o:p>
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2nd October – Wednesday<o:p></o:p>
Monthly Club meet at The Caldecotte Arms, Bletcham Way, Milton Keynes, MK7 8HP<o:p></o:p>
Meeting at the usual time of 7.00 pm for those that fancy having a chat and a meal with the meeting starting at 8.00 pm.<o:p></o:p>
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6th October – Sunday<o:p></o:p>
Pub lunch at The Betsey Wynne, 21 Mursley Road, Swanbourne, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK17 0SH<o:p></o:p>
Sara Leno will organise a drive out from the Chilterns area and I will organise a drive out from the Milton Keynes area.<o:p></o:p>
The lunch is booked for 1.30 pm . Please contact me on shobhna.dave@mx5oc.co.uk or sara.leno@ntlworld.com<o:p></o:p>
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15th October – Tuesday<o:p></o:p>
Our 2nd Monthly club meet at The Young Pretender, Hempstead Road, King’s Langely, Herts, WD4 8BR<o:p></o:p>
Meeting at the usual time of 8 pm for a meal and a chat and to plan runs and events in and around the Chilterns area.<o:p></o:p>
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25th, 26th and 27th October - Friday, Saturday and Sunday<o:p></o:p>
Weekend in Suffolk – organised by Richard Harden richardenmx5@sky.com<o:p></o:p>
Arrive in Suffolk on Friday 25th October 2013.<o:p></o:p>
There are a number of hotels in the area. We will be staying in the Ipswich North Premier Inn for two nights. It is possible to book rooms at the moment for just £35 per room per night.<o:p></o:p>
On Saturday 26th October, Gather at Ipswich North Carp Park at 10am for a drive to Sutton Hoo, Visit the site and the museum. Then on to Woodbridge for lunch and a visit tot he tide mill.<o:p></o:p>
Return to Premier Inn.<o:p></o:p>
On Sunday 27th a drive to Lavenham and have a lunch there and return home mid-afternoon. <o:p></o:p>
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6th November – Wednesday<o:p></o:p>
Monthly Club meet at The Caldecotte Arms, Bletcham Way, Milton Keynes, MK7 8HP<o:p></o:p>
Meeting at the usual time of 7.00 pm for those that fancy having a chat and a meal with the meeting starting at 8.00 pm.<o:p></o:p>
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19th November – Tuesday<o:p></o:p>
Our 2nd Monthly club meet at The Young Pretender, Hempstead Road, King’s Langely, Herts, WD4 8BR<o:p></o:p>
Meeting at the usual time of 8 pm for a meal and a chat and to plan runs and events in the Chilterns area.<o:p></o:p>
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4th December – Wednesday<o:p></o:p>
Monthly Club meet at The Caldecotte Arms, Bletcham Way, Milton Keynes, MK7 8HP<o:p></o:p>
Meeting at the usual time of 7.00 pm for those that fancy having a chat and a meal with the meeting starting at 8.00 pm.<o:p></o:p>
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13th December - Friday<o:p></o:p>
Christmas Dinner & Dance at The Cock Hotel in Stony Stratford. I have been told that the dinner & dance will be £24.95 (the same as last year !!) I am waiting to receive the menus and room rates for those that want to stay overnight. <o:p></o:p>
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17th Dec – Tuesday<o:p></o:p>
Our 2nd Monthly club meet at The Young Pretender, Hempstead Road, King’s Langely, Herts, WD4 8BR<o:p></o:p>
Meeting at 8 pm for a Christmas dinner. <o:p></o:p>
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Shobhna Dave <o:p></o:p>
07850 584507 <o:p></o:p>
shobhna.dave@mx5oc.co.uk <o:p></o:p>
Ideas and Suggestions <o:p></o:p>
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31st July Classics on the common, Harpenden. http://www.classicsonthecommon.com/<o:p></o:p>
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11th August – Sunday <o:p></o:p>
http://www.woburn.co.uk/events/article/The-Woburn-Rally-A-Festival-of-Historic-Vehicles/<o:p></o:p>
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23rd,24th,25th and 26th August - Twinwood Festival<o:p></o:p>
http://www.joomag.com/magazine/twinwood-festival-2013-twinwood-festival-2013/0536268001359465428<o:p></o:p>
Something a tad different to the MX5s. Have a look thru the magazine. <o:p></o:p>
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www.therexberkhamsted.com <o:p></o:p>
Three Close Lane, Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire, HP4 2FG<o:p></o:p>
worth going to this cinema in the Autumn and best to check the listing nearer the time to see what is on. <o:p></o:p>
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Bowling:<o:p></o:p>
A bowling evening would be a good idea . There are plenty of venues in MK and surrounding areas. <o:p></o:p>
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Might be handy for route mapping: https://here.com<o:p></o:p>
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For 2014<o:p></o:p>
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The MK Classic Car tour for 2014 is on Sunday 27th April 2014<o:p></o:p>
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20/25 Celebration Tour MX-5s go to Monte Carlo 21st June 2014 — Ted and Lucie McKay, in conjunction with European Driving Tours are organising a 9 day drive to Monte Carlo as a way of celebrating the 20 years of the MX5 Owners Club and 25 years of the MX-5 car.<o:p></o:p>
The full details of the tour and joining details can be found on the European Driving Tours web site following this link: <o:p></o:p>
http://www.europeandrivingtours.co.uk/mx-5/ which is open to all MX-5 Owners club members, however, as places are limited it will be on a first come, first served basis and you are therefore advised to book early and secure your place by paying a deposit. Should anyone require further details or information then please contact: ted.mckay@mx5oc.co.uk<o:p></o:p>