The Western Group of Motoring Writers, formed in 1983, covers a wide geographic area, from Land’s End to the north of Gloucestershire and from the south Dorset coast to the west of Wales.

The reason behind its formation was to provide a focus point for writers, broadcasters and photographers in the region – a forum where common interests and common concerns could come together.

While the original idea was for this to be more of a social group than a business group, it has over the years evolved to be a combination of the two with a number of long-standing friendships developing, especially among the partners of Group members.

We currently have 24 active members, who regularly contribute to a wide range of written and broadcast media outlets. Over the past 26 years there has been a total of 62 members.

Since 1988, the Group has held an annual driving day at Castle Combe Racing Circuit. This is an opportunity for the industry, by invitation, to drive each other’s cars and has proved hugely popular over the years and a ‘must do’ event especially for the more enthusiastic drivers among the PR fraternity.

Tony Lewis

Chairman Western Group of Motoring Writers