Having explored various country hotels in the Bristol area, with easy access from the M4 and M5 Motorways we are delighted to have secured the prestigious THORNBURY CASTLE for our South West and South Wales Lunch which will be held in the wonderful Tudor Hall private dining room. Thornbury Castle is one-of-a-kind destination, forged of … Continued

We are delighted to announce that we have secured a tour of this wonderful world class facility which serves as a fitting tribute of Bomber Command during WW11 on the 13th May 2026 We will have a group guide to take us around the facilities and then have lunch in a private room. In the … Continued

Captain Ray Sommerville is again organising our annual Golf Day, which is incorporated within an MTGS event at the splendid Woking Golf Club on the 12th May 2026 - a real treat if you have not played there before. If you are interested in playing please email Ray at ray.sommerville@btinternet.com. Cost including an excellent post … Continued

A number of members enjoyed a super day at Prescott Hill Climb last year and we intend to repeat in 2026. It's a day watching a host of wonderful classic cars driving up the hill, in marvellous Cotswold surroundings. The event is organised by Winchcombe Rotary Club, and entry is £20 per car payable at … Continued

Thanks to Fellow Guy Loveridge, the Heritage Consultant to the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, a group of Fellows enjoyed a wonderful behind the scenes visit to the museum and Palace House. Guy welcomed us all and provided an interesting background to the museum.  He then handed over to Patrick Collins, the Curator of Vehicles … Continued

The ever-popular Midland Lunch was held at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon on the 1st April. The day started off with the usual hugely informative and interesting lecture from Fellow Steve Young, who spoke for an hour to a packed audience. We are so grateful for Steve for giving his time, especially with his very … Continued

30 Fellows and guests visited the AMHT in splendid South Oxfordshire countryside, albeit several of us had sat-nav malfunction and saw more of the landscape on the way than expected! The Trust is located in a wonderful wooden barn that was renovated thanks to a number of generous donations. Our host Dom Walker was very … Continued

After the unprecedented success of last year’s visits to JLR Classic, there was an exciting air as FMI guests started arriving in Coventry for this year’s visit. A full complement of Fellows enjoyed a lovely lunch upon arrival and were welcomed warmly by Lisa Cotterell who runs the tours for Classic. Once refreshed, the tour … Continued

Our London Lunch, held at the fabulous RAF Club in Piccadilly, was once again a sell out event with over 100 Fellows and guests making the journey despite some artic conditions around the country. As usual it is an occasion to meet up with friends from across the industry, make new acquaintances, and enjoy the … Continued

After some early confusion - who knew LKQ Euro Car Parts has TWO massive warehouses on the Tamworth Business Park - a small but perfectly formed group met at T2 to first enjoy a lunch and then a tour of the 1,000,000 sq foot depot. Wearing the “clown” toe protector shoes was a challenge - … Continued

Thanks to our committee member, Tim Tozer, using his valuable connection with the Bremont Watch Company 25 fellows and guests enjoyed a fantastic tour of Bremont’s HQ in Henley on Thames. In their reception area there was an immediate connection with automotive with a lovely Austin Healey 100 on display. Bremont proudly operates the only … Continued

Thanks to our committee member, Tim Tozer, using his valuable connection with the Bremont Watch Company 25 fellows and guests enjoyed a fantastic tour of Bremont’s HQ in Henley on Thames. In their reception area there was an immediate connection with automotive with a lovely Austin Healey 100 on display. Bremont proudly operates the only … Continued