Past Events

July 2023

Sunday

02 JulClub

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Brass Monkey 2023

Join us for the Club's marquee charity event! There's nothing better than a great fun run on a cold, crisp, frosty winter's morn. You have the choice of four separate meet-up locations (see separate Chapter posts). Don't delay - register now!

Meet
You have a choice of five meet-up locations, depending on which Chapter run you are joining - Sydney, Illawarra, RPM, Canberra or Tomerong. See details below.
Organiser
Michael Soulos, 0413 113 399, michael@solonlawyers.com.au

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Sunday

02 JulCanberra

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Chasing the Brass Monkey 2023

This is the Canberra Chapter’s run to join the Brass Monkey Breakfast in Goulburn on Sunday 2 July. The breakfast costs include a donation to CareFlight. Roof down, and rugged up in our best winter woolies, this run will leave you feeling warm all over.

Meet
McDonald’s @ EPIC (Northbourne Avenue)
Organiser
Rod Nicholas, 0419 436 296, canberra@mx5.com.au

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Saturday

01 JulCanberra

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Canberra Coffee and Lies

Join us for Coffee & Lies from 10:00 AM. It’s a chance to meet other club members just for a chat, or over coffee/tea and/or breakfast. New members, old members, prospective members, and curious non‑members are all welcome.

Meet
Poppy’s Cafe, Australian War Memorial, Campbell ACT
Organiser
Rod & Maryanne Nicholas, 0419 436 296, canberra@mx5.com.au

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Saturday

01 JulHunter

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Highland Games Aberdeen-Run

Join us and be part of a traditional highland gathering and games held at Aberdeen in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales on Saturday 1 July 2023 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Meet
McDonalds Cameron Park 190 Portland Drive Cameron Park
Organiser
Barry Luttrell, '0411231107
Assistant
Glenn Hawkins, 0431182967, waterbuddy@me.com

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June 2023

Friday

30 JunIllawarra

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Twilight Trek to Mount Kembla Pub

TGIF! Winter is here! Come out of the cold to an open fire after an exhilarating twilight run to Mount Kembla Pub.

Meet
Hungry Jacks, Figtree
Organiser
Senia Gaunson , 0403 158 708, senia.gaunson@gmail.com
Assistant
Bob Gaunson, 0403 158 708

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Wednesday

28 JunSouth Coast

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Lunch Run to Araluen (not Majors Creek)

Please note change of plan, the run is mostly the same, the destination is now the Araluen pub.

Meet
Heritage Bakery, Princes Highway, Milton
Organiser
Bill Short, southcoast@mx5.com.au

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Saturday

24 JunSouth Coast

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Mollymook Fisn 'n Chips

Join up with Canberra Chapter for fish 'n chips on the beachfront at Mollymook

Meet
Mollymook Beach Hut Cafe, Mollymook Beach
Organiser
Mike Lawless, 0412 093 151, mike.lawless@bigpond.com

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Saturday

24 JunIllawarra

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Slippery Run to the Butter Factory 2023

Just past Jindyandy on the Greenwell Point Road was a ramshackle old building……The Butter Factory.

Meet
Hungry Jacks, Haywards Bay
Organiser
Lena Hill, illawarra@mx5.com.au
Assistant
Kerry Smith, 0418 477 507

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Saturday

24 JunCanberra

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Mollymook Fish & Chips

Mike will lead us down to Mollymook for proper local fish & chips on the beach.

Meet
Cafe Woodworks, 20 Malbon St, Bungendore
Organiser
Mike Lawless, 0412 093 151, mike.lawless@bigpond.com

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Friday

23 JunRPM

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Coffee, Lunch, Lies and Laughs, Colo Cafe

Lets get together for a relaxed chat and lunch close to home. Come along and meet us and find out what we are all about.

Meet
At the Venue, Colo Cafe Putty Road, Colo Bridge
Organiser
brigid Gallop, 0428114401, brigidgallop1@gmail.com

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Wednesday

21 JunSydney

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Southern Sydney Dinner

A Southern Sydney social get together for all members and those thinking about joining the club. You are welcome to come along regardless of where you live! Come for a great meal and a chat.

Meet
Woolooware Golf Club 1 Harnleigh Ave Woolooware
Organiser
Andy Bottomley, 0488998510, andybottomley@gmail.com

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Monday

19 JunMotorsport

Club Track Day - Round 3

Join us for another of our famous track days at the Pheasant Wood Circuit. This is Round 3 of the 2023 Club Championship of the Mazda MX-5 Club of NSW.

Meet
Pheasant Wood Circuit
Assistant
Gaynor Lawler, 0418972258, eventsec@mx5.com.au

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Sunday

18 JunMotorsport

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NSW Supersprint Championship - Round 3

Supersprints are the next logical step for those experienced at MX-5 Club track days who want to broaden their horizons. This is Round 3 of the 2023 NSW Supersprint Championship.

Meet
Pheasant Wood Circuit
Assistant
Barry Luttrell (Event Secretary), 0411 231 107 (leave a message if not answered), eventsec@mx5.com.au

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Sunday

18 JunBreakFast Club

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OTO Run - Out Through Oberon

UPDATE NEW MEETING POINT - McDONALDS CRANEBROOK CRN CRANEBROOK RD AND THE NORTHERN RD Sometimes in life there are things that you just "Have To Do" and one of those things if you are a car person and heading to or through Bathurst is a lapof the track. That's how this run willend for everyone so do miss it.

Meet
McDonalds Cranebrook. Crn Cranebrook Rd and The Northern Rd
Organiser
Brett Hardey, 0409365554, brett.hardey@obrienglass.com.au
Assistant
Andrew Loyd, 0414323726

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Saturday

17 JunIllawarra

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Phil’s Restorations - 2023

Phil's 2023 Restoration is just about finished. Will there still be parts left over?

Meet
Hungry Jacks, Haywards Bay
Organiser
Phil Belcher, 0437 812 900, illawarra@mx5.com.au

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Saturday

17 JunHunter

Hunter Breakfast Club

Ok, this isn't THE Breakfast club run but the Hunter's own. We start with breakfast and do a run afterwards.

Meet
3 Bowden Way, Beresfield NSW 2322
Organiser
Chris Cameron, 0409665049

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Friday

16 JunIllawarra

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Two Figs Wine Tasting Tour

Experience some boutique wines and amazing views from Two Figs Winery, Berry.

Meet
Hungry Jacks – Haywards Bay
Organiser
Senia Gaunson, 0403 158 708, illawarra@mx5.com.au
Assistant
Fiona Shedden

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Wednesday

14 JunClub

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Club Committee Meeting

Our committee meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month via virtual online streaming using Zoom.

Meet
Online via Zoom
Organiser
Phil Donnelley, 0419 253 014, secretary@mx5.com.au

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Wednesday

14 JunSouth Coast

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Burn to Bendooley at Berrima

Join us for a pleasant mystery run through the southern highlands to Berrima where we will enjoy lunch at Bendooley Estate Winery.

Meet
United Petroleum, Tomerong
Organiser
Geoff Smith, 0418631598, southcoast@mx5.com.au

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Wednesday

14 JunSydney

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Hornsby RSL Dinner

Have some time out in the middle of the week with your mates from the MX5 Club who live in your area. This is now on the second Wed of the month.

Meet
Hornsby RSL Dinner 4 High St Hornsby
Organiser
Andy Bottomley, 0488998510, andybottomley@gmail.com

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Tuesday

13 JunRPM

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Midweek Run to Mittagong

Easy drive on main and country roads to lunch at the popular Mittagong RSL.

Meet
Settlers Restaurant, Mulgoa Road, Mulgoa.
Organiser
Frances Molden, 0447 223918, jcmfmolden@gmail.com
Assistant
John Molden, 0447 223918, jcmfmolden@gmail.com

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Sunday

11 JunClub

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Farewell to Russ Maxwell

Come along and celebrate the life of Russ Maxwell. This is an open invitation to all MX-5 Club members. Bring your MX-5s. There is plenty of space in the carpark.

Meet
Mulgoa Valley Receptions, 1440 Mulgoa Rd, Mulgoa
Organiser
Lou Iezzi, 0414 687 175, liezzi@bigpond.net.au

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Sunday

11 JunCanberra

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Woodstock: One day of peace, love and MX-5s

Join Rod & Maryanne for a day of peace, love and MX-5s at historic Woodstock (NOT the one at Max Yasgur's farm).

Meet
Hall
Organiser
Rod Nicholas, 0419 436 296, canberra@mx5.com.au

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Sunday

11 JunSydney

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Pelican Rocks awesome drive and lunch

This is a 2 and a quarter hour drive down the south coast to Pelican Rocks Seafood Restaurant and Cafe in a very picturesque area, Greenwell Point

Meet
Heathcote McDonalds, Princes Hwy
Organiser
Bryan Hicks 3324, 0407225064, blab5@bigpond.com

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Sunday

11 JunHunter

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CANCELLED Mazda's on the Mountain

CANCELLED This will be a hot trip to the mountain, the burning mountain, about 40 Kms north northwest of Scone, just off the New England Highway (A15) at Wingin.

Meet
Cameron Park McDonalds (Please Park in the car park outside McDonalds)
Organiser
Les and Kathy Kibblewhite, 0419518082

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