I approached the Tyne Tees region of the MX5 Club to ask them if they would be interested in a get together. They swiftly replied and invited us as guests on a club run through spectacular North Yorkshire.

We set off early in convoy from Durham in a mixture of MR2's and MX5's and stretched as far as the eye could see and boy these guys and girls don't hang about. The route was excellent and well planned out and were well suited to the chassis of the MR2. I was really impressed to with the handling and performance of the MX5, similar cars but I think the MR2 just edges it!!

Later in the afternoon after a breathtaking run we relaxed for afternoon tea at Horsely Hall, former home of Kevin Keegan and enjoyed a lovely selection of cream buns, oh how the other half live!!

A great day, thanks to the MX5 club.

Michael Sheavills