Illawarra Chapter News : MX-5 Club of NSW

Long Way Around to Gerroa Fisherman’s Club

02 April 2022 / Words: Bill Short

Be it Bomaderry or Gerrora, we found a way of getting there!

The Cars, The Dish and Elvis

16 March 2022 / Words:Brendan Barr. Photos: Brendan Barr

A stampede of cars head to Parkes.

Butter Factory Run

21 February 2022 / Words: John Zaremba. Photos: Senia Gaunson

What's more slippery than a bald tyre on a wet road? Find out by reading John's recount!

Phil's Restorations and Mazdas in the Mist

19 February 2022 / Words and Photos: Senia Gaunson.

How many parts are there in an MX-5? Phil will tell you as soon as he has finished his 'from the ground up' restoration!

Pelicans Love Fish

19 February 2022 / Words: Bill Short. Photos Bill Short and Wesley Hill

Find out why Wally had to clean his car - big time!

Australia Day 2022!

31 January 2022 / Words: Senia Gaunson Photos: Senia Gaunson, Bryan Shedden, Rob Wilco, Brendan Barr

A big event with interclub cricket, thong throwing and Jenga challenges to add to the celebration, the only thing missing was vegemite. Great organisation by Senia and Lena!

Kangaroo Valley Twilight Run

03 January 2022 / Words by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Rob Wilko

The annual twilight run to Kangaroo Valley by Illawarra Chapter has become something of an institution. It's a great way to kick off the new year and share tales of festive season celebrations. The 2022 version was possibly the best yet with glorious blue skies and warm sunshine.

Run to the Pub - at Nerriga

16 December 2021 / Words: Anda Clayton. Photos:

A long drive through the cold Misty Mountains to the warm Nerriga Pub.

Illawarra Christmas Party and Awards 2021

14 December 2021 / Words Brendan Barr and Photos Anna Nietner

A great day of lawn bowls competitions, Merry Christmassing and awards for good deeds done!

Club Torque - Our first digital edition

30 November 2021 / Kerri Langworthy-Ward

Welcome to a new way to view Club Torque, the official magazine of the MX-5 Club of NSW. This is the first time we have produced a purely 'online magazine' instead of printing.

COVID Procedures update

29 October 2021 / G Peter Battisson

These COVID-19 procedures supersede all earlier notices. COVID-19 procedures apply to Members & Guests with fully vaccinated or medical exemption certificates.

President’s View of the AGM

25 October 2021 / G Peter Battisson

The Club held it's 2021 AGM on Friday 22nd October at 7.30pm via ZOOM Conferencing. We have a new President, some new people on the Committee ... and even a new Life Member!

Illawarra Chapter in 2020-21: The Year in Review

16 October 2021 / Adele Weatherall

This time last year we were coming out of Covid, then we enjoyed a brief respite before being locked down again in July until mid-October. The pandemic did not stop our Chapter from enjoying friendship and travelling around in our little cars for quite a while.