2026 Event Dates

In 2026, the FODMC have a whole host of events which we are hoping will once again be well supported as in previous years'.

First up, the Cider With Rosie Scenic Tour will run for a 2nd year on Saturday 18th April based out of the Royal Oak, Much Marcle once again. The tour will take in some of the best roads in and around the Orchards & Hops of Herefordshire & Gloucestershire.

Returning on Early May Bank Holiday will be the Dixies Rally Challenge, co-promoted with Forresters Car Club, for a provisional date of Sunday 3rd May. The rally will once again host a compact route around Epynt Ranges which has proved extremely popular in recent years.

In August, Bobby's Tour of the Dean & the Dean Motor Show will return on Saturday 8th August 2026, based out of Ruardean Recreation Field raising money again for the Children's Opportunity Centre in Coleford.

And finally, on Saturday 14th November, the Wyedean Stages Rally will once again return. Further details to be announced later this year...

Bobby's Tour of the Dean - Saturday 9th August 2025

There are still some remaining spaces for Bobby's tour this year, again based out of Ruardean and taking in some of the best roads the Forest & Wye Valley has to offer. To enter, please head over to the FODMC website and look for Bobby's Tour of the Dean.

We are also in need of marshals to do various checkpoints along the route for around an hour of your day! If you can volunteer, please contact John Brain on 07980 069676 or email brainforesttour@gmail.com

Cider With Rosie Scenic Tour

 

Saturday saw the inaugural running of the Cider With Rosie Scenic Tour, with the first car leaving Much Marcle at 10.30am, making its way to the lunch halt at Redmarley for 12.30pm and back to Much Marcle for 3.30pm.

The route saw many stunning roads through the orchards and hops of Herefordshire and Gloucestershire roads, together with a trip through the Malvern Hills.

As my first time running an event as clerk of the course, there is many thank yous I must give out!

Firstly, thank you to all the entrants who supported us on our first year, I hope everyone had an enjoyable day and I am pleased to have had such positive feedback on the route and the event as a whole.

Secondly, all the marshals who manned passage controls on the route for us. Your help on the day was greatly appreciated.

And lastly, to all those who have helped behind the scenes in the build up to the event as well as on the day, the event could not have been as successful without your help.

A full gallery of photos courtesy of Daniel Jaggard will be under the Cider With Rosie Tab.

I hope to see everyone back next year for the 2026 running, which we will be looking to announce the date later this year with regards to the event.

Luke Watts

Clerk of the Course

Cider With Rosie Tour

 Entries are still open!

It's the final week before entries close for the Cider With Rosie Scenic Tour.

With the last official route checks taking place today, everything is in place for a great day out between the Apple Orchards of Herefordshire & Gloucestershire.

Entries will remain open until Monday 12th May with final instructions being sent out on Tuesday 13th May.

Head over to the Cider With Rosie Tab on this website to place your entry.

Bobby's Tour Regulations Available

 

Regulations for Bobby's Tour of the Dean are now available!

Please head over to the Bobby's Tour Tab and scroll down to regulations.

Please note entries open on Thursday 1st May.

Charity Car Display

 

We are 3 brothers , based in Ledbury who roast coffee and organise automotive events across the UK.  We work with Goodwood, Bicester Heritage, Hagerty, Richard Hammond at the Smallest Cog & many more!

 

We have been tasked with organising a charity car meet next weekend for LINC, a charity that looks after those with haematological cancers, for patients based in Gloucestershire. 

One of their patrons, who is an ongoing patient unfortunately, is a massive petrol head and is opening up his private facility to the public, for a car meet to help raise money for this wonderful charity. Mike's personal cars include: 918 spyder, 250 GTO engineering restomod, rolls royce, Revuelto, Jenson interceptor, a Dino - plus a few other quirks!

All ticket proceeds will go to Linc as well as 30% of food and drink takings

 

The event and our website is listed here, It would be great to welcome your members to help raise money for a wonderful cause. The event is based just outside Cinderford. 

 

https://www.carburettorcoffee.co.uk/products/carburettor-coffee-x-studio-250

Members Spotlight: Dukeries Rally & The Agbo Stages

This weekend saw two separate single venue rallies taking place with members competing and marshalling on the events.

First up on the Dukeries Rally based around Donnington Park Circuit was Colin Jenkins co driving in the Heart of England Rally Championship. He had a successful day taking 3rd in class and 31st overall.

Out on the Agbo stages, based around the famous Weston Park Estate, were Dean 35 Graham Goode & Graham Pitcher as well as Dean 6, Mark Warren, flying the flag for the FODMC on the orange army front.

Carl Leavold