https://www.musingsofatallcargirl.com/blog daily 0.75 2026-11-10 https://www.musingsofatallcargirl.com/blog/recap-march-2026 monthly 0.5 2026-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa7c0c85c48313cc895be1d/2af0001c-f5b6-4900-b912-704f0dac0fb6/IMG20260308113051.jpg Blog - Recap: March 2026 - The morning started back at Bicester Motion for the What She Drives (WSD Club) and Bentley International Women’s Day event. Wrapped up warm, we arrived and parked inside Hangar 113. Not knowing what to expect, we did feel a little out of place against the Bentleys and various other cars, but we added that sprinkle of interest and intrigue. Plus, the lighting somehow made the car shine! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa7c0c85c48313cc895be1d/a182bd3f-f727-4a79-b48c-d41434801966/IMG20260308131831_01.jpg Blog - Recap: March 2026 - We were privileged to see the Bentley bespoke Continental GTC (more pictures on Instagram) designed in collaboration with three female musicians – Anna Lapwood, Tina Guo and Sister Bliss. There were a lot of cool features included that had a nod towards the music industry. The blue on blue (Peacock Satin external and Imperial Blue imperial) with gold, Tornado Red and Pillar Box Red accents were a stunning choice. We didn’t see the Dark Grey Metallic roof as it was down for the event. I am not sure I was a fan of the Copper Stone veneer on the interior though, but I love the meaning behind why Tina Guo chose this. What a great opportunity to help design a car for women by women. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa7c0c85c48313cc895be1d/fc916674-4346-48a9-8dee-9fc377f7dcaa/IMG20260308123528.jpg Blog - Recap: March 2026 - The event had some great female speakers, involved in all different aspects of the automotive and motorsports industries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa7c0c85c48313cc895be1d/c91f3f23-4f78-487c-ace1-005851576717/IMG20260308132444.jpg Blog - Recap: March 2026 - And I think the highlight for many, the Joe & The Juice Bentayga. It was a lovely morning and a great start to the International Women’s Day activities. (Bonus, myself and Mr Tall Car Girl were captured in a photo posted by Bentley at the event!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa7c0c85c48313cc895be1d/75b71b4c-6311-4ac7-a1df-b6e837a31eaa/IMG20260308200834.jpg Blog - Recap: March 2026 - Then onto Caffeine and Machine for the evening. The Hill was hosting an all-day International Women's Day event, with BRB and Michelle Hands from She Who Dares Wins. We joined for the Dakar Classic talk from the Gazelles Offroad Team as we are big fans of the Dakar rally, so would be great to get some first-hand experiences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa7c0c85c48313cc895be1d/d7383ca2-5775-4304-b740-584066abfc02/IMG20260308171126.jpg Blog - Recap: March 2026 - Driver Helen Tait Wright and Navigator Marcella Kirk where the 1st British Women’s team to complete Dakar in Purdey, their rally car Land Rover 110 Td5. It was so inspiring, yet slightly heart-breaking, to hear how they put everything into building the car to the letter of the rules (sometimes annoying their Dakar contact, as Helen wanted everything to be above board) and getting the money to get to the start of the race, selling many personal items and being turned down by many potential sponsors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa7c0c85c48313cc895be1d/e4276fb0-2fd0-41fd-9aaa-d23e96d82df2/IMG20260308195941.jpg Blog - Recap: March 2026 - Marcella did share a funny story about pooping in the middle of the desert, with no privacy and potentially being spotted by the camera helicopter. And the catering team’s favouritism over the breakfast bananas. https://www.musingsofatallcargirl.com/blog/recap-february-2026 monthly 0.5 2026-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa7c0c85c48313cc895be1d/fcaf7893-9bb0-4284-ac9e-542a5e503f58/IMG20260228102720+%281%29.jpg Blog - Recap: February 2026 - Having ‘survived’ the first daunting and overwhelming Be Right Back social, I continued talking on the Whatsapp group. Being quite a shy person, having made it through the first social and continuing to talk on the group was a big achievement for me! Little did I know back then how much this group and these ladies would open up for me, not only in the car/automotive world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa7c0c85c48313cc895be1d/70f72eae-4369-43e7-b453-8b5f76d9a55c/breakfast.jpg Blog - Recap: February 2026 - The February social was at Caffeine & Machine at The Bowl. I made my way there, looking for some familiar faces. I found them and made myself at home in the corner, ordering what now seems to be my go-to treat breakfast (chocolate milkshake, hashbrown bites and a breakfast bun – delicious!). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa7c0c85c48313cc895be1d/57aa3f0d-581e-410b-8bb9-80b7a1e7eb6c/brbmembershippack.jpg Blog - Recap: February 2026 - In between the January social and this one, Be Right Back had launched its paid membership. In what must have been a moment of madness, or proof that this group of ladies are amazing (and with support from my partner), I had decided to purchase a membership. Each membership box had a unique car photograph included, as the organiser is a very talented automotive photographer. Mine was a Jimny! Very happy with that choice as a tiny car lover! (Caffeine & Machine sticker not included). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa7c0c85c48313cc895be1d/b8aa8b69-4d7f-496b-8413-32d4c8fad533/brillwindmill.jpg Blog - Recap: February 2026 - Feeling a bit neglected with my new found love and freedom of attending car socials, my partner wanted to take the Seicento for a drive. So off we went that evening to take the little red car out for a sunset drive up to Brill Windmill, taking in the lovely scenery and pretending to be on our own rally stage (following the appropriate speed limits of course). https://www.musingsofatallcargirl.com/blog/recap-january-2026-part-2 monthly 0.5 2026-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa7c0c85c48313cc895be1d/ceab8594-ccae-4cdf-8152-b23eee77e2c4/Caffeine+and+Machine%2C+The+Hill%2C+Mural.jpg Blog - Recap: January 2026 - Part 2 - When I arrived at Caffeine and Machine – The Hill, there was about 40 people there. It was very daunting and nerve-wracking, really pushing me out of my comfort zone as I can be quite shy in uncomfortable situations. I didn’t recognise anyone, so had to find a level of confidence within me to walk into the room and find someone to talk to. I don’t remember who now or peoples’ names, but I remember approaching someone sitting with a dog. That is always a good way to break the ice! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa7c0c85c48313cc895be1d/540d8479-858d-4d73-9f7d-816f4c70e3dd/IMG20260124102412.jpg Blog - Recap: January 2026 - Part 2 - Although originally overwhelming, I did enjoy myself and was lovely to meet some new people and start to form new connections. I started to recognise people’s names from the chat and now could put a name to a face. Everyone was very welcoming as there were a lot of new people who had attended the January social. I didn’t have the ‘best’ car or the most interesting car, but those I spoke to about the Fiat Seicento, loved it. It was great to speak with other women who just enjoyed cars with no ego or need to show off and spend some time away in a new location. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa7c0c85c48313cc895be1d/007d63bd-b23a-490d-bd6a-2b6382d8934b/imgg-qkq-8tljhhii.png Blog - Recap: January 2026 - Part 2 - Having thoroughly enjoyed myself at the BRB social, once getting over the initial dauntingness of the situation, I continued to partake in the Whatsapp group and decided I would join the next social event in February. https://www.musingsofatallcargirl.com/blog/recap-january-2026-part-1 monthly 0.5 2026-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa7c0c85c48313cc895be1d/ecbd57b6-40c5-4f77-9266-d1592061a470/Golden+ticket+resized.jpg Blog - Recap: January 2026 - Part 1 - This is where Bicester Scramble changed everything. Having been to Scramble in the previous October, and not really enjoyed it, we decided to take a chance on the January one. Maybe we just had a bad experience the first time around. I think that must have been the case because when we arrived, we were chosen for the StarterMotor’s Golden Ticket lawn. The guy on the gate loved our little red car and was so excited to see it driving around. We were equally excited and a little in shock to be awarded this ticket. Us in a tiny red car, that has been farm welded and still needed some TLC, given a winning ticket to display our car! Displays are normally for cars of great interest, value, variety and cult following right? We couldn’t believe our luck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa7c0c85c48313cc895be1d/95df7fb4-bef0-4ba1-9234-eb05948a8e30/Fiats+at+Scramble+resized.jpg Blog - Recap: January 2026 - Part 1 - As we parked up, a Fiat Punto arrived next to us. Brilliant, another Fiat enthusiast in a more “normal” car! Making us feel much more comfortable and like we deserved to be there. We had a good chat with the guy, sharing our love for our cars. 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