The Wessex Weekend Tour 2 at Portland in Dorset is now approaching.  It is on the weekend of 7th - 8th October 2023, with accommodation and a private dinner at the Heights Hotel (https://www.heightshotel.com) for the Saturday night.  The hotel still has about 10 double rooms available, so please book quickly if you would like […]

The Wessex Christmas Dinner will be held at The New Queen Inn, Avon, Christchurch BH23 7BG on Wednesday 6th December 2023 at 7pm, with dinner served at 7.30pm.  This will be the main Wessex Christmas Dinner, although regional festivities may be held also in Basingstoke and Alton.  Please choose your dinner selection (see menu choices […]

In a break with tradition the next Basingstoke Area pub meet on December 19th will incorporate a Christmas dinner for those who want to eat.  As always, if you just want a drink and a natter then please feel to join us.  The evening starts at 6.30pm with dinner commencing at 7.00pm. Whilst you can […]

Our first breakfast meeting in 2024 will be held at the Rushmore Golf Club on Sunday 28th January.  A convoy drive will be held before, departing from The Potters Wheel Car Park, Verwood BH31 6ND at 9.00am.  Alternatively, meet at the golf club no later than 10.25am.  Please choose your breakfast food from the menu […]

The Wessex Region AGM 2024 will take place at the Sir Walter Tyrrell Pub, Brook, Nr. Lyndhurst on Saturday 3rd February.  Coffee will be available from 10.30am with the meeting starting at 11.00am.  You are welcome to stay for lunch after the meeting.

Visit to the Boscombe Down Air Museum near Salisbury, which will include coffee and an introductory talk.  An optional lunch will be held afterwards.  A table has been booked at The Wheatsheaf, Lower Woodford, Salisbury, SP4 6NQ for 2.15pm.  We can arrive earlier and have coffee and drinks if we finish at the museum early.  […]

Our second breakfast meeting of 2024 will be held at the Beachcomber Cafe, Barton seafront, on Sunday 24 March at 10am.  Places are limited to 20, which will be booked first come first served.  Please contact Eric Thompson to reserve places and select your breakfast choices from the following menu.  For the seriously hungry the […]

We are invited to a private open morning at The Wheel Specialist, Ferndown on Saturday 6th April, starting at 10am.  Hot drinks, bacon rolls and biscuits will be provided.  There will be a demonstration of powder coating refurbishment and diamond cutting.  Experts will be available with whom you can discuss any concerns or improvement plans […]

We are holding a treasure hunt in the New Forest on Sunday 9th June starting at The Sir Walter Tyrrell Pub and finishing at The Bell Inn, both in Brook, Near Lyndhurst.  It will be a relaxed drive (not a race!!) with several stops to search for clues.  Please meet at the Sir Walter Tyrrell […]