SOLENT AREA - Port Solent visit on Thursday 17th July 2025

Hi everyone,

Here is the post for this years Port Solent visit.as per last year, the whole Waterfront Area and is for the sole use of Solent Area MX5OC Members, so the bit by Wildwood, Port Solent. This is better defined in the screen grab pasted below and highlighted, by Jason in Light Blue, which is Brilliant. :+1:

Jason has had 30 Ferraris parked in this area in the past, so there would be room in the blue highlighted area for at least 30 to 35 MX5’s, parked sensibly, so we should fit fairly easily :smile:

The plan is to have Terry and I parked down at the Waterfront, with the Solent Area Flag and to be joined by a good selection of MX5’s across the model range, i.e. Mk1, Mk2/2,5, Mk3/3.5/3.75 and Mk4’s for the public to view.

Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis and we will need a couple of Marshalls (please voulnteer if you can possibly help with this) to ensure that only Solent Area Members enter the Blue Highlighted Area, as others will have to park in the main car park.

If you wish to come along to this event and park by the Waterfront, please respond to this post soonest and book your place and you and your MX5 will be placed on our list (given below) on a first come first served basis.

I will be collecting a £1 minimum, from each MX-5 to go towards giving the Marshalls a drink for their efforts on the night, so raid those Piggy Banks😁

The important thing to remember, is that once parked for 19:00, cars will not be allowed to move on Public Safety safety grounds, until after 21:00. So, members will need to ensure they are happy to stay past 21:00 and Jason will be there to ensure this rule is strictly adhered to on safety grounds.

Please aim to be at Port Solent for 18:00 in good time for Jason to guide us in and direct us to the assigned parking area
Finally, the important thing to remember, is that once parked for 19:00, cars will not be allowed to move on Public Safety safety grounds, until after 21:00. So, members will need to ensure they are happy to stay past 21:00 and Jason will be there to ensure this rule is strictly adhered to on safety grounds.

Please aim to be at Port Solent for 18:00 in good time for Jason to guide us in and direct us to the assigned parking area

I have booked a table for 20 people initially, at Wildwood, where we have eaten before and had good food and service. I can always increase the numbers based on take up for this event :wink:

Finally, when replying to this forum post, please state;
a) Your name, including that of your passenger
b) MX-5 Marque
c) Reg No
d) Whether you are eating with us at Wildwood

We will duly add these details to the attendees list given below, for booking purposes :+1:

Attendees List;

|Number | Name | MX-5 Marque|Reg No|
|— | — | —|
|1 | Mal Rowland | Neo Green Mk1|K492RGO|Eating|
|2 | Gerry Hall| Mk4 Icon|MXO5 GHX|Eating|
|3 |Martin Downing | Silver Harvard Mk1 |R35 STP|Eating|
|4 | Steve Goddard | Green Mk2|R355 LHK|Eating|
|5 | Steve & Sue Wagg | Soul Crystal Red Mk4 RF|WM17JNJ|Eating|
|6 | Tony Amis & Judy Grant| Neo Green Mk1|J200 HRH|Eating|
|7 | Josh Neild |Red Mk1 |L310 TGH|Eating|
|8 | Demetrios Langford|NB 16 Auto|TBA|Eating|
|9 | Roger Mead|NA LeMans|J229AUJ|Eating|
|10 |Terry & Diane|Red Mk3|T70 TVB| Eating|
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Book me in for this one Mal in my mk4 icon eating Reg MXO5 GHX

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Hi Gerry,

Great stuff, I look forward to seeing youo and your Mk4 Icon.

Please let me know the Reg No, for booking purposes.

Cheers

Mal

Sorry we will be away for this one, shame as it’s the nearest lol…

Hi Josie & Brian,

Its always the case, I would have liked to go to Bowood House but sadly it conflicts with something else but hey ho - these things happen :wink:

Best Regards

Mal

Hi Mal I have been granted a pass for this one. Mk1 R35 STP and I’ll join in for food
Martin

Mal could you please add Steve Goddard, mk2, green, R355LHK, eating - thanks.

Hi Yes please for me (Steve) and SUE!! and book us in to eat too please MK 4 RF RegWM17JNJ
Regards Steve

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Hi Mal, please book us in for this one -
MX5 mk1, British Racing Green J200HRH,
Judy Grant and Tony Amis

Sorry, yes we will be eating at Wildwood

Many thanks all, your choices have been noted in the Attendees List :+1:

Best Regards

Mal

Hi i will be there in the na L310tgh thanks

HI Josh,

I have added you to the list. Will you be joining us for food at Wildwood?

Mal

Hi Mal,
Please add me in the Le Mans J229AUJ Orange/ green/ red and yes I’ll join you fir food.
Best wishes
Roger

Looking forward to this one, Mal! Please book me in—I’ll be there in my Mk4 Icon (Reg: MXO5 GHX) and I’ll be eating at Wildwood too. Should be a great evening as always!

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Hi Roger & Gerry (Aka Jack),

I have added you both to the list for the Boardwalk and Wildwood and look forward to seeing you both on the night :wink:

Best Regards

Mal

Hi. Book us in T70 TVB red Mk3 Eating at Wildwood
Terry & Di xx

Hi Diane & Terry,

You are on the list👍

Mal😉