To celebrate the 5th anniversary of the region's formation we reprised the drive that started it all.
Many thanks to the people in 19 cars who came along on the Tour, did bring back memories of 5 years ago. Glorious weather saw us set off from the Beach Pavilion at 11am to visit Tacla Taid (Anglesey Transport Museum) for a coffee break, chat and view the collection.
Then a super drive around the coast to see the bizarre Parys Mountain and its alien looking landscape. We then set off to visit the beautiful Penmon Point where parking had been set up for us and we enjoyed the views and a relaxing picnic/late lunch at the Pilot House Cafe
Big Shout out to Phil (a genuine petrol head) at the café for sorting an area to park together right by the building.
Great to have Steve and his son Ben with us for the first time having driven up from North Herefordshire for the trip.
All in all we registered over 3 hours driving on Anglesey's best roads and views
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Rhug Estate-Scenic Drive-Powis Castle-Lake Vyrnwy Hotel Afternoon Tea.
We had a great day that started with breakfast "Al Fresco" at Rhug Estate in already scorching sunshine,
Then we embarked on a 2 hour drive in glorious, not a cloud.. weather around Mid Wales, past Bala Lake, over the Mach Loop (a jet kindly obliged by making a pass), then back through the hills and valleys to the stunning Powis Castle with it's amazing gardens and history, The National Trust had reserved us parking at the front of the car park and we were able to display our new flag,
Then another great 45 min drive though the hills and valleys to the stunning Lake Vyrnwy Hotel, They laid on a superb Afternoon Tea in their conservatory with the, almost fairy tale, backdrop of the Lake and forest.
The owner Anthony gave us a fascinating talk about the history of the Lake and Hotel, the lake dam was actually a world's first in much of its technology.
For most of us it will have been quite a spectacular drive home too!!
This was a big stretch of a day out for us but I hope all agree, well worth it. A big thank you to the group of 15 cars and 28 people who made the day so special. Was great to have Jane and Bill Wright with us from the Midlands Region. Special mention for Pam Hodson who drove from Glasgow to meet us at the Hotel.... Great to see Cathy Stafford back with us after her fall.
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The Region celebrated it's 5th anniversary in style having a picnic at the Faenol Historic Vehicle Show. Can it really be 5 years and 60 meets/trips?
The weather proved kind and the morning's grey start gave way to blue skies and sun in the afternoon.
We had 20 XK's, an F Pace and a steam engine in attendance.....
Interestingly a 50/50 split of X100's and X150's.
The picnic went well, then came the awards ceremony with some serious and some less so presentations!!!!
We then enjoyed a special celebration cake generously provided by John Slade.
All in all a lovely day, great to welcome Alison and Tony Collingridge to their first meeting.
Special thanks to Clive and Louisa Hearsey for judging the "Best Presented" categories and bringing along their beautiful steam engine. Big shout out to Margaret Smith for coming along just 2 weeks after her hip operation. Dave Carter received a special award for attending all 60 of the Region's meets.
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The weather God smiled upon us again! We stayed dry (apart from Dave E), we were in the sun most of the time, had a great boat trip and saw lots of Puffins amongst other things. Many thanks to all for coming along despite the weather forecast. A great turnout, 16 cars and 30 at breakfast, with 25 electing to go on the boat trip. We even managed to have the picnic in sunshine! What a setting and backdrop the Green is to park the cars and enjoy a picnic.
Please note the abysmal parking attempts at the Café.
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What a day that turned into, we did what our cars are built to do, first off breakfast at the incredible Old Stores Motorbike Cafe south of Mold. We filled their car park with over 20 Jags, even sneaked in 2 E Types....The other parking area was full of about a billion motorbikes, it was phenomenally busy but had to be worth a visit!
Then we took to some of the lesser known but spectacular B Roads of North Wales, that got us away from the bikes and speed cameras but what amazing XK type roads they are!! The run of over an hour to a break in Y Bala was a very enjoyable drive in terms of roads and views.
After the break we used a sweeping A road past 2 lakes and on to our lunch venue the Oakeley Arms at Maentwrog. I have to say if Carlsberg did Carveries!!!!, lots of excellent food for £15.95.
Was great to have Eileen and John Richardson with us for the first time along with new "Old" member Rob Davies returning to the club.
We also had great pleasure in welcoming Angela and Roger Fry, members of our South East region, who spent the day with us as part of their holiday in North wales.
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Amazingly the heavens cleared and we had lovely sun and some blue skies to enjoy, the convertibles even de-roofed...After breakfast in Llanfairfechan we took a leisurely drive up to Conwy then down the valley the "back" way to Betws y Coed. From Betws we drove the fabulous section of the A5 past Llyn Ogwen and down the Nanfrachan Pass to Bethesda and our destination, Zip World at the Penrhyn Quarry.
30 of us then boarded our 2 ex Army trucks, Wyddfa and Llewelyn for a gear grinding journey through and up the quarry to the top, stopping to enjoy the stunning views before reaching the summit. What an amazing panorama we were treated too....
Then a brake burning trip back down to the café for our free coffee and cake. I do not think there can be many better views in North Wales.
Brilliant for Cathy Stafford to spend her birthday with us and to have Lesley and Mikey Coop back from Spain along with Susan and Paul (where are my keys!) Wright back from far flung lands.
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This was one of whackier days out, in February we look for indoor activities with a little less driving. The visit to Mr Holts brought out 21 cars and 38 people om what looked like a very wet day in prospect, there were plenty of XK's on show despite the conditions. The factory was a surprise as upstairs as the Escape Room is based there, hence the hats etc. Then downstairs tot he Production room where Mr Holt senior gave an enthralling run through the process and explained how their chocolate excels over High Street brands. They opened up especially and us being in the production room means they have to do a deep clean on Monday before they can produce any chocolate. What a gesture from a go ahead local business!!!
Then a short hop across Llangefni to Oriel Mon with it's superb museum, galleries, shop and cafe. To see the bird illustrations of Tunnicliffe first hand is humbling along with art of Kyffin Williams, Welsh Landscape painter.
We then did a shortish country drive to Tre Ysgawen Hall a beautifully restored country hotel buried in the middle of Anglesey. All were impressed with the splendid decor, ad as you can see in the pictures, the sun was out.
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A brilliant turnout for our annual Not the Christmas Lunch meal, this time at a new venue, the lovely Quay Hotel and Spa overlooking Conwy, it's castle and views to Eyryi beyond. The Hawaiian theme went well and we had some colourful outfits. The prize for best outfit deservedly went to Membership Secretary Keith Carter and his wife Janet. A lively and bright way to kick off 2026, a big year for the region and it's cars. Click on the main picture above and enjoy scrolling through the pictures, including a bit of fun with AI, look out for secretary Peter Hodson doing his happy face!!!

Our last meeting of the year saw sunshine and a great turnout. During our breakfast we were delighted to welcome representatives from Blood Bikes Wales and Wales Air Ambulance to each receive their £250 donations. Well done to the Region's members for raising the extra funds to match the donation from the club.
Then a drive across Ynys Mon to the HMCG Operations Centre in Holyhead where we were shown around and given a very informative talk by the Centre Manager Lawrence Ramsey.
We then took a coastal drive in the sunshine around to the Trearddur Bay Hotel for a very convivial lunch.
Great to have Sally and Richard Hogg along for their first trip with the group.
A big thank you to all for supporting the region throughout 2025
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Great turnout today for the XKCC North Wales rail trip on the Ffestiniog Railway leaving Porthmadog for the 14 mile trip up to Blaenau Ffestiniog. There were 26 epic explorers who set out on the Mountain Spirit, for what turned out to be, a bit of an adventure!!!
The weather forecast was not good, but despite that there was a brilliant turnout today.
A very eventful trip up to Blaenau. As the train struggled up the incline as there were leaves on the rails.
We arrived in Blaenau 35 minutes late.
Had a quick look round Blaenau and took our seats ready for the return journey 
As we were waiting to depart we were told that all the coal had been used by the engine trying to get up the hill so we would have to wait for more coal to arrive. Not a problem as everyone was in high spirits and really enjoying themselves.
Got the coal and got back into Porthmadog station 80 minutes late but no problem - everybody enjoyed spending more time on the train and looking at the great scenery.
Good to have Adrian and Denise back with us today along with Steve Webley!!!
Thanks to Ian Walley for the write up.
We cannot take credit for the fortunate documentary on Ch 4 on Saturday night featuring this very trip, gave everyone a great briefing on the history, etc.
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We last visited in 2022 and in the poll for this years visits Portmeirion came out top of the list for 2025 so back we went. The weather was superb and we took 25 cars and 46 people on a lovely drive from Llanfairfechan to Portmeirion for a convivial lunch at Castell Deudraeth, then a superb guided tour of the village by the passionate and irrepressible Meurig. This place is a worldie in terms of specialness. We were then fortunate to be allowed to drive our cars through the village (see the excellent video shot by Caz Goldbourn on our Facebook Group, complete with Prisoner soundtrack).
We had an excellent day and great to welcome Christina and Tim, Alan and Mary and Bill and Ann along for their first trips with us as well as having Paul and Anita back with us.
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Marvelous turn out of 20 club cars for a glorious day bathed in sunshine. Eryri certainly had her Sunday best on as we took a super drive on (surprisingly) quiet roads up the Ogwen Valley on to the famous Evo Triangle then down to Abergele. The views and vistas were just stunning against a cloudless blue sky.
Then we reached our "secret" destination, the stunning garden of members, Robert and Margaret Smith who, ably abetted by Maureen and Marshall Carter laid on a fabulous BBQ. Thanks also to Valentina Drewitt for a special Russian salad and Imelda for her signature sherry trifle....
All in all a pretty perfect NWR Club Day, a fab Jag drive followed by sumptuous food... Was great to have Lesley and Mikey Coop (along with Lexy) for their first run with us. A special mention for birthday girl Louisa Hearsey who we are pleased chose to spend her special day with us.
After expenses we also generated a surplus of £150 which will go towards donations to our 2 chosen charities, North Wales Blood Bikes and the Welsh Air Ambulance.
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