Quick update: Bobby informs me that we have 52 Bongos booked for the Bash, so plenty of room.

17 to 20 September Bongo Fest South West at Glastonbury BOOKING COMMENCES 9th JULY

This meeting will be held at the Isle of Avalon Touring Park, Godney Road, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 9AF.

We have 20 pitches available all with 6 amp hook-ups, although upgrades may be available on arrival. You must ...

This received from Gerry Winston

"Hi, I'm Gerry from Discount Trucks (near Newbury, Berks) and we have been working on Bongos since 2001. As a result we have accumulated a large amount of second hand parts that we are offering for sale at very reasonable prices, from alternators to wisbones, from ...

It is with great sadness that we must announce the passing of Martin Greenshields. A member of the club for over 17 years Martin attended many Bongo events and will be sadly missed, especially for his droll wit and observations. Bye bye Martin.

I'm afraid there are no compatible sensors for your particular Bongo. You will have to source the genuine Mazda part FF4918861.

13 Bongos booked so 10% discount.

And what have they got to do with the Mazda Bongo? Find out in the latest edition of our club newletter which is available for download from the members are of the main website at https://igmaynard.co.uk/member-area/mem ... ewsletters

If you are a paid up member of Bongo Fury the 12.5 per cent off voucher code will have been emailed to you. Or email me [email protected] with your membership number or home postcode and if you are on my members list I will send you the code.

A reminder that bookings for this year's Bash (17 to 22 June) commence on Friday 20th March and you will find full details on our dedicated Bash page on the main BF website at https://igmaynard.co.uk/bongo-bash-2026/

See you there!

This received from member Colin Andrews. Can anyone help?

"I have a problem with my automatic gearbox and was hoping you could help or know someone who could. I have a 1997 automatic 4wd diesel Bongo.
The gearbox will not shift up from 2nd to 3rd gears. I believe it is a solenoid issue. I have a ...

This received from Judi, one of our members. Can anyone help?

My Y-reg Bongo suddenly developed erratic running with the revs dropping dramatically at idle or when braking. Our local garage (not Mazda specialist) found it to be running very rich. They replaced the spark plugs, checked the idle ...

Starter Motor solenoid failure. Packs available on eBay.

7th to 10th May

Venue: Bridge Villa Camping and Caravan Park, The Street, Crowmarsh Gifford, Wallingford OX10 8HB. Website at https://bridgevilla.co.uk/campsite/

We have been holding meetings at Bridge Villa for many years. It is a friendly, family-run site right by the Thames and a short walk ...

We are all fine outstanding citizens

It is probably a faulty rheostat, otherwise known as a fan-speed resistor. It's found behind the large air intake under the bonnet. You can get new ones from Bongo land at https://bongoland.co.uk/product/heater- ... e-control/

Or second hand from Bongospares.