News : MX-5 Club of NSW

Notification of 2021 Annual General Meeting

17 September 2021 / Words by Phil Donnelley

Notice is hereby given that the 2021 Annual General Meeting of Members of the Mazda MX-5 Club of NSW Incorporated will be held on Friday 22nd October 2021 commencing at 7:30pm. The meeting will take the form of an online virtual meeting using Zoom.

Cancellation of NatMeet 2022

14 September 2021 / Words by Wesley Hill

We were set to go in April 2020. Then covid arrived. We postponed to April 2021, but covid stopped that again. We hoped for April 2022, but sadly that is now impossible too. Read on for more explanation.

Mazdas at Mogo - Take 2

05 September 2021 / Story: Kerry Warner; Photos: Anda Clayton

With only the South Coast not in lockdown, how long can it last. Make hay while the sun shines and have a day at the zoo and lunch with friends.

Committee Confidential August 2021

09 August 2021

August Committee News

Bastille Day Bash

19 July 2021 / Story: Chris Fondum and Dace Abolins; Photos: Anda Clayton

COVID played havoc with the numbers but a delicious dining experience awaited those of us who could escape to the High Country.

COVID-19 Update 23 June 21

23 June 2021

COVID-19 Update

Batemans Bay Museum

22 June 2021 / Story: Bill Short; Photos: Anda Clayton

A beautiful Winter's day for a drive down the coast, new members to meet, visiting members to entertain, a surprisingly interesting museum and finishing with a fine lunch. Another great MX5 day out.

Committee Confidential June 21

14 June 2021

Committee Confidential

Burn to Bendooley

13 June 2021 / Story: Brian Clayton - Photos: Anda Clayton

Snow in the highlands? Perfect! Heaters on and a run to the highlands for lunch by the fire and a browse in the bookshop, oh, and some wine for dinner later.

Mountain Ridge Winery

14 May 2021 / Story: Geoff Smith; Photos: Anda Clayton, Anne Zattera

A great autumn day, sunny and mild, perfect for a run in the country. Up and over the mountain, back to the coast and a winery for a wonderful lunch with friends. A perfect day

Canberra Capers

12 May 2021 / Story: Bill Short; Photos: Anda Clayton and Bill Short

A mid-week weekend away to the Nation's capital, Canberra, for some sightseeing and a bit of culture. Sightseeing at the War Museum and Old Parliament House and culture at the Canberra Theatre and the National Gallery. Oh, and some nice dining as well.

Great Alpine Gallivant

30 April 2021 / Photos: Rose Smith, Anda Clayton, Brian Clayton; Story: Bob Downing, Geoff Smith, Chris Fondum, Brian Clayton

There was movement at the station For the word had passed around .... All the (MX5) cracks had gathered for the fray ...

Highland Gardens

02 April 2021 / Story: Anne Zattera Photos: Anne Zattera, Anda Clayton, Brian Clayton

A lovely Autumn Day, perfect for taking the roof off and enjoying a drive through a lovely countryside, along some challenging roads, visiting a beautifully presented country garden and finishing with a pleasant lunch with great friends.

COVID 19 Procedure Update

29 March 2021

The latest COVID 19 Procedure

Strike It Rich at Hill End

14 March 2021 / Stories by Brian Clayton and Bob Downing; Photos by Anda Clayton, Bob Downing, Giulia Schiemer, Brian Clayton

A journey into the golden valleys of the original gold rush, to find a wealth of entertainment, fine food, exhilarating MX5 style roads and the company of good friends.

Falling for Fitzroy

28 February 2021 / Story: Mark Mansell; Photos: Anda Clayton, Anne Zattera, Bob Downing, Mark Mansell

Forecast of rain but a sunny start. Trust to luck and enjoy the scenery of the beautiful south highlands.

Beautiful Boydtown

13 February 2021 / Story: Brian Clayton; Photos: Anda Clayton, Dace Abolins and Brian Clayton

Late summer cruising to a relic of our whaling past.

COVID-19 Update 10 Jan 2021

10 January 2021

The latest COVID-19 Procedure

Vehicle restrictions for provisional drivers

30 December 2020 / Bryan Shedden

All Mazda MX-5s are allowed for provisional licence holders in NSW, right? Excluding the turbo SP of course. Well think again!

NatMeet XIV Update

23 December 2020 / Peter & Jill Feutrill, George & Jenny Boyko, Elaine & David Gazzard

Everyone would be aware that Covid-19 meant it was not possible to run NatMeet as scheduled in April this year. It has been a challenging time for many this year and the impact in the NatMeet Committee has also been a challenge.