Other Events
Planning for events we can attend in 2025 is underway, details will be updated below when available.
Apart from the locally organised meetings and drives, Members can enjoy
other local and national events some of which can be found in the MX5 OC Club Calender
https://mx5oc.co.uk/diary/action~agenda/request_format~json/cat_ids~121/
There are also a number of track days. www.trackdays.co.uk, shows more details of track days around the United Kingdom.
Classic car shows are listed at www.classicshowsuk.co.uk
MX5OC Club Motor Sport events can be viewed at https://mx5oc.co.uk/motorsport/If you have ideas for an event, please let Daviid or Gary know.
NOTE: Check the 2022 Events Here for further examples on eventsNOTE: Check the 2023 Events Here for further examples on events
NOTE: Check the 2024 Events Here for further examples on events
Events 2024
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December
Events 2025
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December 2024
Sunday 1st December 2024: Coffee & Classics Christmas Special at The Classic Motor Hub
Venue: Classic Motor Hub, Old Walls, Ablington, Bibury GL7 5FF
Time: 10:00 to 15:00
- Time: 10:00 to 13:00 OUR PREFERRED OPTION
- Time: 12:00 to 15:00
Price: £10 per Car
Meeting Point: Teddington Stores - GL20 8NE
Time: 9:00 am to leave at 9:15 am prompt
Post Visit (Optional) – Christmas lunch at The Five Alls at Filkins
Venue: The Five Alls, Filkins, Lechlade, GL7 3JQ, 01367 860875
Following the event we have the option to have a Christmas lunch at the Five Alls at Filkins as some members cannot attend the traditional lunch at Gupshill Manor.
All are welcome - members advised to make their own reservations on 01367 860875 for 2:30pm quoting SWM MX-5.
https://www.thefiveallsfilkins.co.uk/
From the Classic Motor Hub:
This year we're supercharging festivities! More stalls, festive music, some outrageous food and of course that wonderful smell of petrol on a crisp December morning. Unlike our other Sunday events where we only admit entry to vintage, classic, super and sports cars / bike. This event is for everyone!
This event will run from 10am - 3pm, with 2 ticket options available:
- Morning 10am-1pm - SWM PREFERED OPTION
- Afternoon 12pm-3pm
- Military wives choir
- Jemini
- Free Roasted chestnuts and prosecco • Callaghins Kitchen will be serving, waffles, loaded donuts and churros
- Hub kitchen serving Pulled Pork Baps, Bacon and Sausage Baps
Painted Dog Company • Cotswold Candles • Dons Woodturning • Paul Howse Art • Oily Rag Clothing • Tropic Products by Anne • House of Hearts - homeware and gifts • Merry May Honey • OddWood Works • Blueberry Hill Flowers
And Many More!
As usual, attendees will be in the fine company of many other cars and motorcycles, their owners and The Classic Motor Hub team. As well as the wide variety of vehicles joining us, we offer full access to our award-winning showrooms, whilst our Hub Coffee House and Shop is stocked with a great selection of automotive gifts and memorabilia. There’s always something exciting to see and plenty of conversation to be had with like-minded folk over a coffee, slice of cake or a bacon roll.
This Christmas Coffee and Classics event is strictly pre-book only. In order to comply with health and safety guidance, no visitors will be allowed entry on the day without a valid ticket. Tickets are per car / motorcycle, rather than per person.
Please Note: We cannot offer refunds on tickets unless the decision is made to cancel the event.
If you change your mind more than 2 weeks prior to an event please get in touch and we may be able to resell your place.
If you have any queries about registering or attending our Coffee and Classics events, don’t hesitate to get in touch. TO ORDER TICKETS click here:
https://www.tickettailor.com/checkout/view-event/id/4732422/chk/74b0/
December Sunday 8th SWM Christmas Meal
Friday 27th December 2024: Sudeley Castle Spectacle of Light
Venue: Sudeley Castle & Gardens, Winchcombe, GL54 5LP
Time: TBA
Meeting Point: TBA
Departure Time: TBA
We are planning a post Christmas visit to the Sudeley Castle Spectacle of Light.
To get the group rate (under £20) we will need a minimum of 15 people, tickets will need to be paid in full and are non refundable.
We will arrange a meeting place closer to the day so that we can arrive together, festive lights in your MX-5 is a must.
To register your interest please click here to email southwestmidlands@mx5oc.co.uk
by 20th November with the subject Xmas Lights
Details of the attraction can be found here:
https://sudeleycastle.co.uk/events/spectacle-of-light-2
Events 2025
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April 2025
Sunday 13th April 2025: 2025 Japfest Silverstone
MX5OC Club Stand Booking Code: JFS25-254
How to book your tickets:
- Click Here to reach the ticket page.
- After entering your details, please select ‘YES’ to attend as a part of a club.
- This will then prompt you to enter the code you were given above.
- You can then proceed to book your club tickets and add ons as required.
The Club ticket prices:
- Club Driver Entry Ticket £25.00
- Club Passenger Entry Ticket £25.00
- Adult Camping Ticket £15.00
CLUB DEADLINE: Midnight on Monday 17th March 2025
**Tickets sold out in record time last year, book early!
Over 50% of tickets have been sold by 13 November 2024!
https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/t/japfest-silverstone-13-april-2025/146200
May 2025
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August 2025
Friday 22nd Aug - Sunday 24th Aug 2025: 2025 Silverstone Festival
After winning Best Club Display at the 2024 Silverstone Festival, we’re thrilled to announce that the MX-5 Owners Club has been invited back to showcase at the 2025 Silverstone Festival and you’re invited to be part of it!
Your Exclusive Club Member Display Package:
As a Club member, you’ll have the chance to display your car on an exclusive infield pitch, plus enjoy fantastic discounts with our Club display package! Here’s what you get with your membership:
- Two Adult Admission Tickets
- One Car Display Pass.
- Infield display parking - close to the heart of the event.
- Significant savings on ticket prices!
The Festival will take place over the August Bank Holiday (22-24 August 2025), offering an unforgettable weekend packed with:
- Thousands of Classic Cars on Display
- Historic Motor Racing & Thrilling On-Track Showdowns
- Motoring Legends and celebrities
- Live Music Every Evening
We’re also excited to announce that our 2025 Club Display will also include a special Saturday Afternoon parade lap, a highlight we missed out on last year due to conditions. With 2025 marking also the 20th anniversary of the NC, this will be an unforgettable tribute to a milestone year!
**Club package prices - are now available.
There are three pricing periods for members looking to display at the event to be aware of :
- Super Early bird (available from launch until January 1st 2025)
- Early bird (available from January 2nd until March 31st)
- Standard (available from April 1st)
https://forum.mx5oc.co.uk/t/2025-silverstone-festival-membership-code/146234
Tickets are now available here:
Enter your membership code at WWW.SILVERSTONE.CO.UK/CLASSIC-CAR-CLUBS
Infield places are limited and we do urge members to book early for the best prices and secured infield space at this fantastic event.
More information here:
https://www.silverstone.co.uk/events/silverstone-festival
September 2025
Sun 14th September 2025: Annual MX-5 National Rally
Venue: Stonor Park, Stonor, Henley-on-Thames RG9 6HF
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
Meeting Point: TBA
Meeting Time: TBA
The MX-5 National is the largest MX-5 event in the World with regularly over 1500 MX-5s of every generation and style attending the show.
- Tickets will be included as part of your membership and will be sent to you in the special edition of the Owners Club magazine scheduled for closer to the date.
This extravaganza will be held at Stonor Park & Gardens, one of England’s oldest manor houses, situated in one of the most beautiful settings, owned by the same family for over 850 years. Recently listed as number 7 on Visit Britain's list of the Top 25 most magnificent stately homes and manor house.
The house contains a remarkable collection of portraits, beautiful stained glass, old Master Drawings, European Bronzes, an early 19th century wallpaper of Paris.
The park, with its famous herd of fallow deer, is also open by way of a public footpath throughout the year, from where there are stunning views of both the house and surrounding countryside. The footpath is part of both The Chilterns Way and Shakespeare's Way.
Tickets for this event are included in your membership, and there will be plenty to do and see on the day.
Details about the event will follow in the Soft Top Hard Top magazine and on the Owners Club website.
For more information about the venue, visit
https://www.stonor.com/
For further details when available, visit the dedicated Rally webpage click the link below:
https://www.nationalrally.co.uk/
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