Canberra Chapter News : MX-5 Club of NSW

Website Upgrade

07 October 2023 / Bryan Shedden and Fiona Shedden

Our journey of continual improvement in service to members has taken another step with the launch of a significant upgrade for our website. Read on for further information.

The Taralga Tour

04 October 2023 / Words by Rod Nicholas. Photos by Simon Trickett and Rod Nicholas

It had been a while since we’ve been to Taralga and even longer since we’d lunched at the Argyle Inn, so it was time to get both things done.

Canberra run to the President’s Picnic

30 September 2023 / Report and Photos – Norm Barker. Additional photos by Rod Nicholas

We only had a small contingent heading north, but we had a winner among us!

Hi Ginks in Wee Jasper

30 September 2023 / Words: Rod Nicholas. Photos: Rod & Maryanne Nicholas

The road to Wee Jasper demands caution—narrow roads, wildlife encounters, a few potholes, a dodgy cattle grid, and a little loose debris across the track. But for all that, it is a lovely country trip through picturesque farmland and forest, with a few good twisties for driver enjoyment, and gorgeous scenery for the passengers.

Presidents Picnic

18 September 2023 / Ian Combes

Lost and Found at the Presidents Picnic

Wombat Pub Lunch 2023

03 September 2023 / Words and pictures by John Chapuis

As it was the month of August, tradition dictated that devotees of the great wombat go to the temple of wombat and make an offering. And so, a small but dedicated group of said devotees from the Canberra Chapter made the twisting, turning, hazardous journey to the Wombat Temple.

Canberra Chapter Annual Meeting

29 August 2023 / Rod Nicholas

The Annual Meeting was an opportunity for all members to discuss how the Chapter is going - to offer feedback and suggestions for how we can make the most of our MX-5s and our experience in belonging to the Club.

Natmeet 2024 Update

18 August 2023 / Ian Combes

Reminder to register for NatMeet 2024!

Junee Run 2023

09 August 2023 / Barry Mapson

Our Run Leader Barry likes to tinker with all sorts of things, usually in an effort to make his life easier. He’s tried his hand with ChatGPT, the new-fangled Artificial Intelligence (AI) about to take over the world (we’ve seen The Terminator – we know what’s coming!).

Christmas in July

02 August 2023 / James & Giulia Schiemer

Destination: Millthorpe, Canowindra, Grenfell, Young. Objective: fun to the max. Outcome: Total success.

Mollymook Fish n Chips

28 June 2023 / Words & Photos Mike Lawless and Jo Blackburn

The South coast turned-on some nice weather to ease the bones of us poor frost-bitten Canberrans.

Woodstock 2023 – one day of peace, love and MX-5s

15 June 2023 / Words and pictures by Rod & Maryanne Nicholas. Pictures by Allan Caldwell and John Chapuis

In which we learn that radio chats are not private communications, that not everyone loves MX-5s, and that those that don’t have a limited vocabulary.

Natmeet 2024

12 June 2023

Information on Natmeet 2024

Sculptures for Clyde

08 June 2023 / Words by Brett Boyne. Photos by Rod Nicholas

A good drive, a great lunch, amazing sculptures, delicious lunch, excellent company and a beautiful, warm, sunny day. What more could you want to see off autumn?

Changes to Member Portal

07 June 2023 / Bryan Shedden

This brief message is to advise of changes to the Member Portal, approved at the May 2023 Committee Meeting.

June 2023 CMC magazine

07 June 2023 / Ian Combes

June E magazine from The Council of Motorsport Clubs NSW

Nature and Telescopes

05 June 2023 / Word and pictures by Norm Barker and Rod Nicholas

Winter is a time for grey days and chill winds in Canberra, but they couldn't deter an enthusiastic bunch of MX-5ers from a tour of nature and telescopes.

Defensive Driver Training

21 May 2023 / Words and photos John Chapuis

There was more than 600 years of collective driving experience on display during this driver training course, and yet not one of the 15 persons involved scored full marks on the road rules quiz. But we can all drift our little toys. Be afraid. Be very afraid.

Bright Ideas (The Falling Leaf Tour 2023)

08 May 2023 / Words and pictures by Rod & Maryanne Nicholas

Ken Keeling pulled off another great multi-day run, even though he didn't go. We had all had a great looong weekend, driving interesting roads in a beautiful part of Australia, in (generally) pleasant autumnal weather, and in the excellent company of out MX-5 friends.

The Terrific Tassie Tour 2023

30 April 2023 / Word and Photos by Rod Nicholas. More photos by Allan & Anne Caldwell

Our Tassie Tour of 2020 finally got going in March this year, a few years late, but worth every moment of it. A fantastic experience with a bunch of great friends, great cars, and 2,800 km of almost pothole free roads. Such. Good. Fun!