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The MXV Award

24 October 2020 / Bryan Shedden

At the AGM on 23 October 2020, the first recipients were announced for a brand new award that is eligible to all members of the MX-5 Club of NSW. The MXV Award is designed to supplement our annual Member of the Year and membership tenure awards.

COVID-19 Update Oct 20

22 October 2020

Latest COVID-19 Update

Bungonia Double Loop

19 October 2020 / Words and Photos by Rod Nicholas

The weather forecast was not looking promising. Almost certain rain, maybe heavy at times, possible thunderstorm. ‘Oh, goody’ I mumbled as I made my first coffee for the day, ‘just what we want for a run’. But by the time we were on our way the sky was not so bleak and I was humming Here Comes the Sun.

Meander to Mogo Zoo

18 October 2020 / Story by Kerry Warner; Photos by Brian Clayton and Anda Clayton

Plan A was Mogo Zoo but the rain said Plan B

Not the Running of the Sheep

14 October 2020 / Words and pictures by Julie and Peter Austin

It wasn't quite the Running of the Sheep, but our leisurely drive through the countryside, which was at its very best, was a treat for all.

Three Gees

14 October 2020 / Words by Patrick McBride. Pictures by Patrick McBride and Rod Nicholas

Three Gees was almost a pure red run, until a lone white ND RF rocked up. Even the swooping magpie thought it was a bit too much.

Wollongong Botanic Garden Visit

06 October 2020 / Words: Jeff & Pam Rowe Photos Chrissie & John Zaremba

Wollongong Botanic Garden are the best!

Hop Into Kangaroo Valley

02 October 2020 / Story by Bill Short; Photos by Anne Zattera, Anda Clayton, Bob Downing and Mark Mansell

We sidestepped the dodgy weather to enjoy the views at Cambewarra and the history of Kangaroo Valley at the Heritage museum. A picnic lunch and a walk in the wilderness, rain, what rain?

COIVD-19 Update Sept 20

30 September 2020

The latest COVID-19 Update

Nature and Telescopes - Run #2

26 September 2020 / Run leader & Story: Ian Bottcher. Photos: Robyn Bottcher

Two new members, Frances and Lili, (both with new red NDs) join in for their first MX-5 club run as we took in the nature at Tidbinbilla and the telescopes at the nearby deep space tracking station .

Keeping Within the Boundaries Run

22 September 2020 / Words & Photos Brendan Barr.

In a battle of words between Dolly Parton and Robert Frost, who will win?

Nature And Telescopes Run#1

14 September 2020 / Words by Norm Barker. Photos by Norm Barker, Rod & Maryanne Nicholas

We set off in bright sunshine to find our share of nature and telescopes on a relaxed Sunday drive.

Round 4 of the Club motorsport championship

06 September 2020 / Ian Combes

Round 4 on 18th October at Pheasant Wood is now open for entries!

Steve's Loopy Lunch Run (Version 2)

03 September 2020 / Words and photos: Peter & Annemie Wilson

It was a clear sunny day in Canberra for a run on the first day of Spring. Three cars assembled at the Hall lay-by for the second Steve's Loopy picnic run to Uriarra Crossing. Ideal weather for a top down run under a blue sky and a slight breeze.

Beautiful Bodalla

02 September 2020 / Story Bill Short and Geoff Smith; Pictures Anne Zattera, Bob Downing and Anda Clayton

A morning run to Mossy Point for coffee and a chat, then on to Bodalla, all via the scenic coastal route, for lunch, chat, retail therapy and some more chat.

Wombat Wandering Picnic Run

02 September 2020 / Words and photos by Rod Nicholas

The weak sun glistened on the frost as I let the dog out in the morning. Ice was thick on the car windscreens. ‘Minus three’ my weather app proclaimed, but the sky was blue and cloudless. ‘Top down’ I thought as I prepared for John’s Wombat Wandering Picnic Run.

Steve's Loopy Lunch - Run #1

02 September 2020 / Words by Steve and Cecelia Wakeling. Photos by Rod and Maryanne Nicholas

It was the 30th August and although not quite Spring, at 18 degrees and a bright sunny day it certainly felt like Spring had arrived early in the ACT. The best weather for having the top down on your convertible.

COVID-19 Update

30 August 2020 / Keith Monaghan

The latest COVID-19 Update

Ironbark Picnic Run

28 August 2020 / Words and photos Robert Simms

It was the men from Illawarra surround, That struck the Sydney town, They wandered here, they loitered there, In search of Ironbark Park.

Sydney Motorsport Park South Circuit at track day on 12 April 2015

MX-5 Motorsport Championship Round 7

26 August 2020 / Ian Combes

Round 7 of the MX-5 Club Motorsport championship at SMSP on 13th September has been cancelled due to COVID-19 considerations imposed by NSW Health and Motorsport Australia.