Events planned for Centre Members

Bluebell Run
​NEW DATE - Tuesday 11th May

Bluebells are starting to blossom, and George Hunt has kindly agreed to organise another one of his 'jaunt into the woods'.

He plans to run this now on Wednesday , May 12th, starting with meet at 10.15 - 10:30 at Cowleaze Wood for a wander (rule of 6 will apply and may mean walking in separate groups/directions).  Then take to the road, including a new section to make a change, and a stop for a pub garden lunch at the Full Moon, Hawridge.   Then on to Ashridge monument for another walk, and tea and cakes at the Brownlow Cafe.  The NT shop and Visitor Centre are due to be open.

The woods are still likely to be a bit damp, and so wellies or walking boots might be an idea. 

Cowleaze Wood is situated west of High Wycombe between Stokenchurch and Christmas Common. Christmas Common Road, Lewknor Oxfordshire. Sat Nav postcode OX49 5HX. OS Grid Ref: SU725955. From the M40 leave junction 5 onto the A40 towards Oxford. Turn left onto Christmas Road.

SORRY... WE ARE NOW AT CAPACITY
But you know where to go on another day!

Bourton House Gardens
Monday 17th or 24th May

To celebrate partial lifting of Lock Down restrictions we have a private visit to these beautiful gardens near to Moreton-in-the Marsh.

Plan is to meet for a picnic and then undertake a tour of the garden with tea and cake to finish! What a fitting way to start the belated Season!

​£ 7 per person (excl. tea and cake)

(Latest government guidelines - currently limiting to 30 people will apply)

We have already filled the 17th May date and reservations are available for the 24th May..

Lechlade Canal Trip
​Saturday 26th June

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Courtesy of www.oxfordcanals.co.uk
We are organising a trip on the canal at Lechlade with either a trip on a boat before or after lunch. We are limited to 12 places on each trip.

First sailing will be at 10:00 am and take around 3 hours returning to the Trout for lunch. We plan to lunch all together at the Trout at Lechlade (where we can park the cars). The afternoon trip will take place after lunch (approx. 2:00 pm) and take another 3 hours.

Cost will be around £ 10.00 per person for the boat trip component (non refundable if alternate passengers cannot be found). Payment request will be made to the OxMOG Bank Account before the event on confirmation of your place.

Please register your interest and preference for morning or afternoon cruise and whether you plan to stay for lunch.

Places on the boat are limited so it will have to be on a first come, first served basis.

Friars Court, Clanfield
​Thursday 1st July (Date Change)

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Courtesy of www.friarscourt.com
Stuart Priest has provisionally booked us in for a private tour of the gardens with potential to picnic or walk to the local pub for lunch (if guidelines allow opening) and tea and cake in the garden.
More details to be confirmed.

Jurassic Coast Drive
Thursday 15th July
​(with optional stay overs)

A chance to view the beautiful Jurassic Coast from the 'comfort' of your own car!

Here are the basics:
  • Wednesday 14th July - Option to stay over at 'The Devon Hotel' near to Exeter.
  • Thursday 15th July - Meet up outside Exeter and drive Jurassic Coast with refreshment stops and points of interest along the way. Ending at Blandford Forum. Option to stay over at 'The Crown' Blandford Forum or return directly to home.
  • Friday 16th July - For those staying over - Visit to other local attractions and drive home.

I expect that the numbers will be dictated by the room availability but we may have to cap at 12 cars due to MSCC restrictions.

Register your interest in attending using the link below.

Book your own accommodation via Booking.com:

14th July - The Devon Hotel - http://www.booking.com/Share-CRzYQa

15th July - The Crown - http://www.booking.com/Share-gfHGKr

Chiltern Airfield & Gyrocopter visit
Saturday 24th July

An opportunity to visit this working airfield with a demonstration and discussion about the mechanical wonder of Gyrocopters.
10:30 Meet at Macdonalds car park Benson roundabout
​with possible lunch at the Bell Benson Crowmarsh

Wells and Cheddar Tour
12th August 
​(with optional stay overs)

Stuart Green has planned a 'Drive' around the Mendips and for those that want to stop over we have now selected a hotel in Wells - Best Western Plus Swan Inn.

Here are the basics:
  • Wednesday 11th August - Travel down to Wells (accommodation at the Wells Best Western City Centre at own cost and booking)
  • Thursday 12th August - Drive out to enjoy the Mendips and Cheddar Gorge returning to Wells in afternoon (visit to Cathedral and Palace Gardens are possible).
  • Friday 13th August - Visit to Wells and depart home.

Accommodation via http://www.booking.com/Share-Mp9RvC
(or use the link below)

I expect that the numbers will be dictated by the room availability (we have not been able to hold any rooms) but we may have to cap at 12 cars due to MSCC restrictions.

If you want to come then I suggest you book via Booking.com ASAP as there is a no cost cancellation policy available at booking (at time of posting) and then let me know you are attending.

Make sure you tell us your coming by using this LINK

Studio 434 Private Car Collection
Tuesday 26th October 2021

We are trying again (fourth time lucky!!) to visit this private car collection.

The visit will start at 10:00 am at Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 3AT. 

At 12:30pm lunch will be served and then all group will go the other facility at Cranbourne Industrial Estate, which is just a 2mins drive. You will spend around 2 hrs. over there.

Cost is £24 per person (minimum of 10) and additional £ 6 for sandwich lunch.

Your name will be included and we will take confirmation in the order they registered interest. The concern is the lack of suitable car parking at the venue.

Centre Calendar

Including other events of interest:

What we do..

We try to include at least one main event per month during the season (from April to November) together with a less formal 'Brunch Run'. 
  • The 'Main Event' can take the form of a meet up at a venue or may involve a drive between venues (MSA Permits permitting).
  • The 'Brunch Run' tends to be a meet up for coffee or breakfast and the choice is to return home or to continue on to places of local interest.
  • 'Noggins' form an important part of the social calendar and held every month on the first Tuesday.
  • In addition we try to include a longer trip that usually involves a weekend away and has even included trips to the Continent.
  • We hold our Annual Dinner (usually in February) as a more formal celebration of the forming of the OxMog Centre.