A report from our golf Captain, Ray Sommerville: The FMI team assembled bright and early at Effingham Golf Club for our match with the Oil Industry Club. Unfortunately, we were one member short who had succumbed to the aftereffects of his flu jab. The course was in fantastic condition, lush fairways, excellent fast and tricky … Continued

On a splendid sunny 1st October day, a select band of fellows and guests had a fantastic private tour of HMS Belfast which is moored on the Thames close to Tower Bridge. Built by Harland and Wolff, HMS Belfast, a light cruiser class, was launched on St Patricks Day 17th March 1938, and commissioned into … Continued

Another wonderful day at Beaconsfield Golf Club, where the intrepid Fellowship team had their annual match against our friends the MTGS. Beaconsfield is an exceptional golf course and despite the dry weather over the last few weeks was in great shape. The weather was very hot and humid but teams battled through and were rewarded … Continued

Another wonderful day at the Tony Jennings Classic Car Show in memory of a previous Fellowship Chair. We have been holding this event for 12 years, and as always we had a splendid selection of classic cars from all era's. Over the years we have got to know a number of the owners and it … Continued

Wow! A BIG shout out to Vice Chair Nancy Rignall for organising today’s packed, informative and truly enjoyable day with Fellows, partners and friends at Belvoir Castle. For over 900 years, Belvoir Castle has stood at the heart of English history located in Leicestershire, the castle sits high above the Vale of Belvoir with spectacular … Continued

The South West and South Wales Lunch moved to the prestigious Thornbury Castle for the 2026 event. Fellows and their guests enjoyed the historic surroundings and having gathered in the hotel lounge for coffees moved to the wonderful Tudor Hall where we enjoyed an excellent 3 course lunch. Over lunch there was much fun and … Continued

Over 30 Fellows and guests had a wonderful visit to the International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC) in Lincoln. Opened in 2018 the IBCC was created to mark the service and sacrifice of World War 2 aircrew, ground crew, and support staff who lost their lives - some 55,000 worldwide! After meeting up for a well … Continued

There were 14 FMI golfers playing within the MTGS Members/Guest Day at the wonderful Woking Golf Club. Contrary to the BBC forecast, after a chilly start we were blessed with glorious sunshine. The course was as usual in great condition and a tough test of golf with the heather waiting to trap any errant golf … Continued

Despite the weather not fully living up to expectations a small but beautifully formed group of Fellows got together to enjoy "Classics at Prescott". Compared to last year there was an even greater number (and selection) of wonderful cars on display and taking the drive up the Hillclimb. . There was also a big crowd, … 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