Events Calendar 2012<o:p></o:p>
May 2012
18th to 21st May 2012 – Friday to Monday<o:p></o:p>
The MX-5 Owners Club Spring Rally at Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, Cornwall. (19th & 20th)<o:p></o:p>
Ted, Lucie and Alan, Amelia are organising this trip from Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire Area, starting on Friday 18th May and after the Rally, a tour of North Devon finishing on Thursday 24th May. Meeting point on the 18th May at 08.30, Little Chef car park, Stony Stratford<o:p></o:p>
Contact: lucie_mckay@yahoo.com for more details.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
27th May 2012 – Sunday<o:p></o:p>
MX5 Treasure Hunt organized by Ted & Lucie. Starting from 10.00am onwards from Market Square in Stony Stratford MK11 1YA Contact: tedandlucie@tesco.net for more details<o:p></o:p>
Please could members be at the start to receive a briefing at 10.15am so that the first one away can be dispatched about 10.30am with others following at three minute intervals. Ted & Lucie are finalising the route and final destination with a Sunday Roast for those that want it at a cost of £8.95. However to secure the dining area, they need to know the numbers attending, so please let Ted and Lucie know by e-mailing them at tedandlucie@tesco.net<o:p></o:p>
Also, in order to produce running sheets for everyone, it is important that Ted & Lucie know how many are coming. If you have confirmed that you are coming and then find you are unable to attend, please e-mail Ted & Lucie, giving as much notice as possible. Thank you.<o:p></o:p>
As always the whole theme is about having fun and enjoying a drive in your five with all answers to the clues visible from the car, so no searching for clues on foot will be required.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
June 2012
6th June 2012- 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, kicking tyres and a meal with the meeting starting at 8.00 pm hosted by Dick & Pat Harden in the absence of Shobhna.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
10th June 2012 – Sunday<o:p></o:p>
BBQ Run & Open Day at Sulston Hills – the MX5 Specialist with final details to be confirmed 06.06.12.<o:p></o:p>
First of all a run from Sulston Hills base at Cublington, starting at 10.00am across and over the Chiltern Hills heading in the Princes Risborough direction with key points of interest and possibly a stop off at the Wycombe Caves. Then back to Sulston Hills base for a BBQ starting around 2.00pm with MX-5 hints and tips and hopefully they will have some of their colleagues from Spray Smart, Excel Dents and possibly one of the classic car editions that they regularly feature.<o:p></o:p>
They will be inviting along all of the MX5 owners on their database, many of whom are not MX-5 OC Club Members, so a great chance for recruitment and a great day for everyone.<o:p></o:p>
Sulston Hills the MX5 Specialist, Car Sales and Service, Acorn Farm Business Centre, Cublington Road, Wing, Leighton Buzzard LU7 0LB. 01296 688 368
www.sulstonhills.c o.uk<o:p></o:p>
16th June 2012 – Saturday<o:p></o:p>
Annual MX-5 OC meet at The Ace Café, North London<o:p></o:p>
Possible run to be arranged. Times and place TBA.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
23rd - 24th June 2012 – Saturday and Sunday<o:p></o:p>
NEW FOREST WEEKEND<o:p></o:p>
Staying overnight at the Premier Inn, Christchurch East on either the 22nd/23rd or both.<o:p></o:p>
http://www.premierinn.com/en/home.action<o:p></o:p>
Friday, 22nd June – Meet up in the evening or do your own thing. Great Fish & Chips at Alexander’s in Stanpit and watch the sun go down over Christchurch Bay.<o:p></o:p>
Saturday, 23 rd June – Leave Premier Inn at 9.30am for a leisurely drive through the New Forest to meet up at 10.45am - 11.00am with those driving down from MK or Northampton at the Rownhams Service Area Westbound on the M27. Then off at 11.00am for a run taking in the northern area of the New Forest with a lunch break at the High Corner Inn, Linwood, BH24 3QY. Leave around 2.00pm for the Ornamental Drive taking us down to Brockenhurst and finishing up at Highcliffe Castle around 3.30pm.<o:p></o:p>
A large table has been booked at the Somerford Arms (Beefeater) for 8.00am for those that want eat together. Numbers required please.<o:p></o:p>
Sunday, 24th June – Leaving the Premier Inn at 10.00am for a run taking in the central and eastern area of the New Forest with a stop off in the Beaulieu / Bucklers Hard area and then finish up at Lymington for Sunday lunch.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
30thJune to 1st July 2012 – Saturday & Sunday<o:p></o:p>
Motorsport weekend at Blyton Park, Lincolnshire. See your STHT magazine for full details. Organised by Mazda on Track with track time that must be pre-booked and an attempt on the world record for the most MX-5’s on track at the same time.
<o:p></o:p>
July 2012
4th July 2012 – 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, kicking tyres and a meal with the meeting starting at 8.00 pm.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
7th July 2012 – Saturday<o:p></o:p>
Ma5da MX-5 Championships at Brands Hatch, Rounds 11 & 12<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
15th July 2012 – Sunday<o:p></o:p>
The Kimbolton Country Fayre and Classic Car show. A quintessential English Summer Fayre, with the added interest of hundreds of classic cars. MX-5 OC Northamptonshire Area attending. Tickets for a club area to be arranged through Sporting Bears Motor Club or arrive on the day and park up in the car park.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
15th to 22nd July 2012<o:p></o:p>
Miata / MX-5 / Roadster Owners Club trip to Norway, in conjunction with the Belgium MMRC.
<o:p></o:p>
20th – 22nd July 2012 – Friday, Saturday and Sunday<o:p></o:p>
The Silverstone Classic. Three days of classic car racing, evening entertainment and 100 classic car club displays. The MX5OC will probably have the best stand again !!<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
August 2012
1st August 2012 – 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, kicking tyres and a meal with the meeting starting at 8.00 pm.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
5th August – Sunday<o:p></o:p>
“Simply Japanese” Car Rally at Beaulieu, Hampshire<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
18th August – Saturday<o:p></o:p>
Ma5da MX-5 Championships at Rockingham, Rounds 16 & 17<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
September 2012<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
5th September 2012 – 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, kicking tyres and a meal with the meeting starting at 8.00 pm.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
15th & 16th September 2012 – Saturday & Sunday<o:p></o:p>
MX-5 Owners Club National Rally at Prescott Hill Climb circuit in Gloucestershire. There will be the opportunity to drive The Hill, watch for information in your next STHT magazine.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
21st to 23rd September 2012 – Friday to Sunday<o:p></o:p>
Ma5da MX-5 Autumn Championship for Mk.1’s and the Britcar 24hr Race at Silverstone.
<o:p></o:p>
October 2012
3rd October 2012 – 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>
<o:p></o:p>
November 2012
3rd & 4th November 2012 – Saturday & Sunday<o:p></o:p>
Delphi British Truck Racing Championships, Brands Hatch – Something very different to your MX-5 racing but just as competitive!
<o:p></o:p>
7th November 2012 – 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>
<o:p></o:p>
10th November 2012 – Saturday<o:p></o:p>
Ma5da MX-5 12hr Winter Endurance Championship at Snetterton<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
16th, 17th & 18th November 2012 Friday to Sunday<o:p></o:p>
The Classic Car Motor Show at the NEC, Birmingham. MX-5 Owners Club will have their prize winning stand as usual.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
December 2012
5th December 2012 – 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>
<o:p></o:p>
8th or 15th December 2012 – Saturday evening<o:p></o:p>
Christmas Party?<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
For further information, please contact Milton Keynes Area Co-ordinator: Shobhna Dave<o:p></o:p>
E-mail: shobhnamx5@gmail.com Last updated 13.05.12<o:p></o:p>