Canberra Chapter News : MX-5 Club of 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!

Oils ain't oils

24 April 2023 / Words by Frances Wood. Photos by Lili Chi, Rob Walk, Rod Nicholas

The Perfect Trifecta! The company, the run, and the venues.

Not Meet 2023

14 April 2023 / Written by: Barry Luttrell, Photos: Jenny Luttrell

Here we are again, after the Covid break it's back on the road in the New England area.

Lunch With Sir George at Jugiong

09 April 2023 / Words by Ian Bottcher. Photos by Robyn Bottcher

For those not touring Tassie, Ian's run to Jugiong was a treat that neither rain nor power blackouts could interfere with.

Natmeet 2024

27 March 2023 / Ian Combes

Entries for Natmeet 2024 will open in June.

Shannons Wheels 2023

27 February 2023 / Words by Bob Judd. Photos by Bob Judd & Rod Nicholas

Another bright and sunny day greeted the 13 members who bought their polished ‘pride and joys’ along for the annual Shannon’s Wheels Display Day at Queanbeyan Oval on Sunday 19 February 2023.

Beautiful Bermagui 2023

22 February 2023 / Words: Steve and Cecelia Wakeling. Pictures: Rod Nicholas

There's a lot to love about Bermagui - sun, sand, great coffee, and plenty of good drives – down to Tathra, perhaps or out to spend a dollar or two in Cobargo. Central Tilba and Narooma are not far away, and there are things to do, see, eat and drink here - and a great time with friends.

Helpers needed for 26th Feb track day in Sydney

10 February 2023 / David Lawler

The Club needs helpers for the 26th February track day at Sydney Motorsport Park

Honeysuckle Creek Picnic

29 January 2023 / Words and photos by Mike Lawless and Joanne Blackburn, a few additional words and photos by Rod Nicholas

Mike had warned us about a few unsavoury spots on the otherwise pleasant country road, but we were still a little surprised to see dirty great pole sticking out of one hole in the road!

Five Hills 2023

29 January 2023 / Words and photos by Norm & Roz Barker. Additional photos by Rod Nicholas

The Five Hills Run is our traditional first run for the year. Undeterred by a brief shower with a little bit of hail, 13 MX-5s lined up in front of the Russell offices for the start of our 2023 year.

Page Community BBQ 'Show 'n' Shine'

24 December 2022 / Words and photos: Rod Nicholas

Our final event for the year came from an unexpected invitation.

Canberra Chapter Events Program 2023

23 December 2022 / Rod Nicholas

An outline of the Canberra Chapter 2023 Events Program is now available for download. Have a look, print it off, stick it on your fridge and pencil in the dates in your diary!

Canberra Chapter Christmas Lunch and Presentations

14 December 2022 / Words and photos: Rod & Maryanne Nicholas

A change in venue to the Ainslie Football and Social Club may have been the impetus for a surge in attendance at our Christmas Lunch this year. Or it may have been the warm sunny day. Or even the chance to catch up, again, with friends (new and old). Whatever, 52 of us had a ball!

Coast and Mountains (aka Rocky Mountain High)

27 November 2022 / Words by Norm Barker. Photos by Norm & Roz Barker, Rod & Maryanne Nicholas

This run took in the treeless high plains, south coast hinterland, which was greener than ever, then the waters of the south coast, where a visiting cruise ship was sighted. We next headed south and then west to the Snowy Mountains and across the top of Australia to the wet inland country.

25th Anniversary of Motorsport Celebrations

01 November 2022 / Words by Joe Kovacic & Bryan Shedden, Photos by Rob Wilko, Fiona Shedden, Reece Lyndon

With only two months of planning we have managed to pull off a very successful 25th Anniversary of Motorsport Celebration at Pheasant Wood on Sunday 23 October 2022. A discounted trackday, with complimentary morning tea, lunch, drinks and commemorative cap and keyring for all was the Club's way of thanking members for their support.

Book now for your Chapter Christmas Party

30 October 2022 / Words by Bryan Shedden

The Christmas decorations have been out for sale at BigW and KMart for months now, so I suppose it's time we all begin thinking about our own Christmas celebrations. As is the tradition, each Chapter of the MX-5 Club of NSW is hosting a Christmas Party with a suitably festive feast. Have a closer look at what's on offer and book now!

Save Wakefield Park

13 October 2022 / Ian Combes

20,000 signatures are required to present the Save Wakefield Park e-Petition to State Parliament.