August 2015 - MX-5 Owners Club

WESSEX AREA
Joint Co-ordinators:-
Hils Frewer & Pete Levett
Contact Details:Hils:-
Tel:- 01202 697300
Email hilary.frewer@mx5oc.co.uk
Pete:-
Tel:- 01425 477594
Email plevett@aol.com
Wessex Newsletter Editor:-
Al Jones
Tel:- 01794 323250
Email jonal39@btinternet.com
Wessex Area Website:-
wx.mx5oc.co.uk
AUGUST
2015
ISSUE 161
Thank you Barney Steele & Staff at Canford Cliffs Magna Mazda
From the Editor
Another packed month for us to enjoy
our MX5s. A new venture for us is to
have an evening trying to solve a
Murder Mystery - perhaps the culprit
would like to write about their
experience for the next newsletter?
Have a good August!
We would like to thank Sales Manager Barney Steele and the rest of his staff at
Magna Mazda, Canford Cliffs for the Clubnight they provided at their premises on
July 7th.
Even though they were unsuccessful in obtaining the Mk4 for the evening they still
gave us an entertaining few hours as well as providing some refreshments.
THANK YOU
Congratulations Allan
ORIENT PULLMAN EXPRESS
I am sure Wessex members will join
me in sending congratulations to Allan
Legg who has just been co-opted to the
MX5OC National
Committee as Company Secretary.
AVON CAUSEWAY - AUGUST 4th
UPDATE :- Please be at Avon Causeway by 7pm so you can get drinks before
the meal at 7.30pm & start of the Mystery.
Purbeck Rally
7/8/9/ August
NB. Postcode BH20 6AB
I would appreciate any one who would like to attend the Purbeck Rally at Wareham on the 7th, 8th, & 9th August (whether it be 1
or all 3 days) to please let me know either by phone or email asap. as I need to get reg nos as soon as possible.
We have never been to this rally before, but I understand that it has something for everyone, and that it is in it's 43rd year. There is
no charge for this event, just a club donation for charity. It does have it's own web site if anyone is interested. Go to
www.Purbeckrally.co.uk for more information.
Pete Levett - plevett@aol.com 01425 477594
Mid Week Meeting
Wednesday 12 August
*****CHANGE OF PLAN*****
Instead of cricket we will meet for coffee at Cadnam Wyevale Garden Centre from 10.15. Leaving at 11.15 organisers Wilf & Al
Jones will lead a drive to lunch at “Mortimers Arms”, Ower. SO51 6AF. After checking the Menu via their website please email
your food choice to Wilf & Al by 10 August.
Buckham Fair
Beaminster
Sunday 23 August
The Fair takes place on land owned by Martin Clunes of “Doc Martin” & “Men behaving badly” fame.
Could you let David & Rosalind Schofield know if you intend to go to the Fair by contacting them by email tich65a@gmail.com
Meet at 09.00 to leave asap in the Tesco Car Park
Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester,
Dorset. DT1 2RY.
PLEASE NOTE AMENDED EMAIL ADDRESS AND START TIME
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MacMillan Coffee Morning/Afternoon Tea
Sunday 13 September - 11am-4pm
38,Hoyal Road, Poole.
BH15 4HZ
Jean Tulloch would like to invite members to a coffee morning/afternoon tea to support this most worthy cause. If you can
bring and/or buy cakes to boost the total amount raised that would be great. Jean is planning a raffle on the day as well.
She looks forward to welcoming you to her house on the 13th. Her email address is below if you need to contact her.
tullochjean@yahoo.co.uk
Castle Combe Autumn Classic -Saturday 3 October
“Classic” race meeting at Castle Combe in October 2015. I appreciate this is some way ahead but I have to register an interest with
Castle Combe as if we have 4 or more cars attending, we should be able to have a dedicated parking area track side, rather than
having to use the public car parks. We would also get a £5.00 reduction in entrance cost and a free program.
See link for idea of event. http://www.castlecombeautumnclassic.co.uk/
If anyone is interested they can contact me direct and if there are at least 4 I will apply to Castle Combe to see if they will allocate
us an area.
Phil Holloway philip_holloway@btinternet.com
A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: WESSEX CHRISTMAS LUNCH 2015
Dear Wessex Members
We would like to invite you to join us for
the 2015 Wessex Christmas lunch on
Sunday 13th December at Canford Magna
Golf Club.
Midday for drinks, to sit down ar 1pm.
Welcome drink before a three course meal.
Cost and Menu to be finalised, more details
to follow in September.
Valerie Harris and Gill Jelley
Sunday 13th December
Canford Magna Golf Club, Knighton Lane,
Wimborne, Dorset. BH21 2AS
FOR SALE
Roz Russell is having a clear out so has the following MX5 items for sale:
These luxury carpets from my Mk 2 10 AE bought from MX5 Parts just before I sold him so have had very little wear.
Driver &
Passsenger
footwells
Boot Carpet
If anyone is interested please contact Roz Russell @rozp4mx@gmail.com.
Also have a brand new unused folding Windblocker for Mk 2 +
Tonneau cover from Mk 1 if I can find it +A Boot Rack from Mk 1
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Poole Quay - Cars on the Quay - 3 July 2015
This was the first time that Peter and I had attended this event and we
had arranged to meet at Hils’s house with Pete and Joan. We thought
we had left home with plenty of time to spare but on a very hot and
sunny Friday afternoon it took us nearly two hours to get from Hythe
to her house. We seemed to meet every queue or red light there was.
Luckily for us Hils knows her way around Poole to avoid even more
queues and when we arrived just after 6pm there were already lots of
cars in place and we were directed to the far end of the quay where we
met up with Jean and Richard.
Our cars
Once we had parked it was decided that we would eat before looking
at the cars so we went to a nearby Fish and Chips Restaurant on the
quayside and enjoyed an excellent meal where Claire & Harvey joined
us. After the meal we split up with some wanting to look at the cars
whilst others looked for shoes.
There was a wide variety of cars from early classics like the MG &
Wolseley to modern day classics such as the Jaguars & Ferraris.
On our way back to our cars we realised that we were lucky to be
parked at the far end of the quay and not at the start where the fast
food outlets were attracting the dreaded seagulls and many cars were
covered in their ‘you know what’!
Peter Lee, Richard, Pete & the best side of
Harvey!
One poor couple were busy trying to wipe the bonnet of the car clean
then realised the whole of the drivers front seat was also covered.
It was a very well attended and organised event and the good weather
made it a very enjoyable evening.
Jayne Saunders.
(Jayne also took the photos)
Pete & friends admire the Zephyr 6
Peter wants one!!
Seagull Alley!
Wolseley Hornet
Triumph Stag
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Jaguar XK 150
Blackmore Vale Revival at Henstridge Airfield
4 July
Photos sent in by Gary Doodney
“Bloody Mary” - built & raced by John Bolster
commentator on F1. Possibly driven by “The Stig”
Pitts Special which took part ion the air display
Airmacchi (if you disagree with the name please
see Harvey!)
A Cooper which won a GP in the 50`s
A Supercharged twin-cylinder Morgan with aircooled engine
The club donated £50 to Blackmore Vale Lions for their charities of Blackmore Vale Revival day. A great day
out was enjoyed by all who went.
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Drive Between the Garden Centres
Wednesday 15 July
A good gathering of 10 cars met for coffee at Stewarts Garden Centre, Christchurch. They included Roger Mead with his newly
acquired “special” MX5. The route that David & Audrey had set out for us skirted Ringwood through Bransgore , Sopley , Hurn
& Matchams. This is where Wilf & I had a reminiscing moment - especially as we passed the MOD private land at Avonpark
opposite the Christchurch Ski Centre on Matchams Lane. Our rally car had many a moment or two in there! With me in the
co-driver's seat as well!
On to Verwood and 3 Legged Cross. It was a lovely sunny day so we could all enjoy the top down for the 34 miles to lunch at
Cranborne Garden Centre. Here we were met by Hils Frewer who was able to drive herself once again. Good to see Anna East
had chosen to meet up with us too. Knowing how she loves her garden I was not surprised. Once lunch was finished it was a stroll
around the plants and the “regulation” Gift Shop.
Thank you to David & Audrey for arranging the coffee and lunch venues at the 2 garden centres as well as an interesting route
Between them.
Al Jones
Mk4 Launch at Magna Mazda, Christchurch
Saturday 18 July
Peter and I visited the Christchurch dealership where we met Guy, Susan and Richard who were already there. Everybody seemed
to be very impressed with the car and Richard almost placed his order but is waiting for:*different seats,
*different wheels,
*gear change paddles,
*a glovebox
*a fold away Sat Nav.
Jayne Saunders.
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********** FORTHCOMING EVENTS **********
Sunday 2 August
Goodwood Breakfast Club
8-12 noon.
Pre registration is required.
Sunday 2 August
Simply Japanese @ Beaulieu
Arrive from 9am.
Entry is £10pp if in a Japanese car.
Friends who want to park alongside
each other must arrive together.
Tuesday 4 August
Murder Mystery
@ Avon Causeway
Dinner 7 for 7.30
Details & Menu are in
Wessex Newsletters.
Please contact Hils Frewer if you are
interested and have not already
booked.
Fri/Sat/Sun
7/8/9 August
The Purbeck Rally
Wareham
BH20 6AB
Please contact Pete Levett if you are
interested in attending either 1 day or
all 3. Pete needs to give the organisers
names & reg nos as soon as possible.
More details on page 1.
Friday 7 August
Quay for my Car
Poole Quay
Wednesday 12 August
CHANGE OF PLAN!!
We will NOT be having a cricket
match in the forest this year.
Instead :Meet for coffee at Cadnam Wyevale
Garden Centre from 10.15am. We will
leave at 11.15 for a drive in the forest
to lunch at “The Mortimer Arms” ,
Romsey Road,Ower, SO51 6AF
(Just off M27 Jct 2. Head for Paultons
Park and the venue is on the corner of
the Park entrance.)
02380 814379
www.mortimerarms.co.uk
If possible, could you choose from the
lunch menu on their website above and
let us know by Monday 10 August.
Wilf & Al Jones
jonal39@btinternet.com
Friday 14 August
Quay for my Car
Poole Quay
Friday 21 August
Quay for my Car
Poole Quay
“Lotus 7 cars”
Sunday 23 August
Wilton Wake Up
Wilton House, Salisbury
Details were in previous newsletters.
Wednesday 16 September
Mid Week Event
Coffee & Lunch at
Hamptworth Golf Club
Hamptworth Road, Hamptworth,
Wilts. SP5 2DU
www.hamptworthgolf.co.uk
Meet for coffee between 10.30 - 11.00
in Cadnam, Wyevale Garden Centre.
We will leave there for a Drive to
Hamptworth Golf Club for Lunch at
12.45. (NB. A party of golfers are
already booked in before us but they
will be teeing off on the course at 1pm.
- Hence the later than usual lunch)
The lunch Menu will be in the
September Wessex Newsletter.
Sunday 23 August
Drive & Visit
Buckham Fair
Organisers are Wilf & Al Jones
jonal39@btinternet.com
David & Rosalind Schofield are the
organisers. Please email them to let
them know you are taking part.
Sunday 20th September
Sunday Drive
tich65a@gmail.com
Please see page 1 for details.
Friday 28 August
Quay for my Car
Poole Quay
“American Dreams”
Tuesday 1 September
Supper Drive
Organisers are Harvey & Claire.
Details to follow
Sunday 6 September
OC NATIONAL RALLY
Kelmarsh Hall
Northampton.
Saturday 12 September
Castle Coombe Action Day
Join Bill & Sally Imeson for a scenic
drive around the lanes and valleys of
South Wiltshire.
Bring a picnic in anticipation of fine
weather!
Meet at The Bull, The Headlands,
Downton, Salisbury. SP5 3HL for an
11.00 departure.
Bill & Sally`s email address is
bill@imeson.co.uk
Sunday 27 September
Wilton Wake Up
Wilton House, Salisbury
Saturday 3 October
Castle Combe
Autumn Classic
Please contact Phil Holloway who has
the details. More information is on
page 2.
Phil Holloway has details.
Sunday 13 September
MacMillan Charity
Coffee Morning/Afternoon Tea
Jean Tulloch would like to invite you to
her home to bring and/or buy cake for
this worthy cause.
Details are on Page 2.
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Sunday 4 October
Goodwood Breakfast Club
Free entry but you need to register your
interest beforehand.
Tuesday 6 October
Wessex Club Night
Details later.