We met up in Bicester, then drove via Witney, Burford, Bibury, Cirencester and Tetbury... nice route.
Our original plan to meet at Woodstock had to be abandoned because this broke a few miles from home
Luckily I had the old points and condenser with me, so we were soon on our way again.
Stayed at a very pleasant pub called the Neeld Arms, which I'd recommend - comfy bedrooms, good food, and friendly staff:
VGX behaved very well all the way home - think I'll stick with the points for the time being.