Events

Past Events

October 2019

Saturday

26 OctHunter

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Mountains to Coast Weekend

Join Barry and Jenny on a run over two exciting mountain ranges in one day on twisty, scenic roads from Newcastle to Walcha via Thunderbolt’s Way and then Walcha to Port Macquarie via Oxley Highway. Just ideal for MX-5s. Meetup on day 2 with our Mid North Coast members for a mystery morning run before heading home.

Duration: 2 days (26 October - 27 October)
Meet: McDonalds, Raymond Terrace Cnr William Bailey Street and Adelaide Street
Organiser: Barry Luttrell; Jenny Luttrell, 0411231107; 0466666218, barryluttrell1003@gmail.com

Saturday

26 OctSouth Coast

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South Coast Whale Watch

See mother whale and calf at play and up close

Meet: The Heritage Bakery, Pacific Highway, Milton
Organiser: Anda Clayton, 0418225749, southcoast@mx5.com.au
Assistant: Brian Clayton, 0466790856, southcoast@mx5.com.au

Friday

25 OctCanberra

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Hill End Run

Hill End: a step back in time. Home of gold rushes, gold robbers, and (just a little up the road) solid gold wineries. Come and enjoy a great drive and great company, and explore Aussie history in this 'well-preserved colonial goldmining town'. Note: Accommodation availability limits places, but there is still one available!

Duration: 4 days (25 October - 28 October)
Meet: TBA
Organiser: James & Giulia Schiemer, 0412251156, jimmy4jewels@gmail.com

Wednesday

23 OctSydney

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Cancelled

Meet: This venue dinner is cancelled
Organiser: Tony Lee, 0409817591, tony@cvwengineering.com.au

Wednesday

23 OctSydney

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Dee Why RSL Dinner

This is the venue for those members of the MX5 Club who live around Dee Why. We have been trying to get members together because we know how much you enjoy talking about your cars (and everything else as well), so please come along.

Meet: Dee Why RSL 932 Pittwater Rd Dee Why
Organiser: Steve Eccleston, 0438524120, stephenshane.ecco@gmail.com

Monday

21 OctHunter

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Hunter Coffee Break

Join us for a social chat & coffee from 10:00am at the Bread & Water Cafe. Maitland Gaol

Meet: Bread & Water Cafe Maitland Gaol 8 - 16 John St East Maitland
Organiser: Elaine Gazzard, 0414431817, elgaz13@gmail.com

Sunday

20 OctMotorsport

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NSW Supersprint Championship - Round 6

Many MX-5 Club members will be representing the club at Sydney Motorsport Park GP Circuit in the NSW Supersprint Championship. Entry is also open to non-championship entrants.

Meet: Sydney Motorsport Park GP Circuit
Organiser: Ian Combes, 0433 159 726, competition@mx5.com.au

Saturday

19 OctHunter

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A run to the run to Marine rescue

This is a short run for those that wish to convoy to the Port Stephens Winery, aka Murray's Brewery, for the start of the Marine Rescue Base event

Meet: McDonald's Thornton New England Hwy, Thornton NSW 2322 Park at the back of the car park
Organiser: Barry Luttrell, 0411 231 107, barryluttrell1003@gmail.com

Saturday

19 OctIllawarra

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The Amazing Chase to Braidwood

Come and explore our beautiful south coast on this 'Cruiser' (convoy run) – a leisurely run to Braidwood with an overnight stay.

Duration: 2 days (19 October - 20 October)
Meet: Hungry Jacks, Haywards Bay
Organiser: Tanya Badovinac and Greg Tunks, 0418407116, maxismum10@gmail.com

Saturday

19 OctHunter

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Visit the Marine Rescue Base

Let's join Ian for a run to Port Stevens Marine Rescue, learn about their operations in case we ever sink our MX5's

Meet: Wonganella Winery, aka Port Stephens Winery, aka Murrays Brewery. 3443 Nelson Bay Rd, Bobs Farm NSW 2316.
Organiser: Ian Mudge, 0409 826 446, mudgeian@bigpond.com

Saturday

19 OctRPM

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Cowra Weekend

It is a lovely time of year, so come along with RPM for a weekend at Cowra, see the Japanese Gardens and enjoy great company.

Duration: 2 days (19 October - 20 October)
Meet: Glenbrook (the carpark adjacent to the Movie Theatre)
Organiser: Wayne Young, wayneyoung115@bigpond.com

Saturday

19 OctSydney

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Old Maitland Gaol Weekend

This Run Is Now Full Come & relive the dark past. A weekend away in the Hunter.Lunch will be at Morpeth and an afternoon tour of the Old Maitland Gaol. Over-nighting in Rutherford. There will be return run on Sunday. PLEASE BOOK EARLY

Duration: 2 days (19 October - 20 October)
Meet: McDonalds Mt Colah
Organiser: Andy Bottomley, 0488998510, andybottomley@gmail.com

Friday

18 OctMid North Coast

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Armidale - Glen Innes Weekend

Please save these dates as this will be a great run. Kevin Chappell is the organiser of this run, and is planning a visit to two private vintage car collections

Duration: 3 days (18 October - 20 October)
Meet: McDonald’s car park - Port Macquarie Service Centre, Pacific and Oxley Highways.
Organiser: Kevin Chappell , pmcd4@optusnet.com.au

Friday

18 OctClub

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Annual General Meeting & Awards Presentation

Join us for the Club's Annual General Meeting and Awards Presentation. Membership Tenure Awards will be presented to those members who have reached the milestones of 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of continuous membership.

Meet: Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club, 117 Ryedale Road, West Ryde
Organiser: Wesley Hill, 0422 035 893, secretary@mx5.com.au

Wednesday

16 OctSydney

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Southern Sydney Dinner

Woolooware Golf Club. 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, Harnleigh Avenue, Woolooware
Organiser: Julie Sando & Kim Ranger, 0438 538 837 & 0402 050 758, treasurer@mx5.com.au

Monday

14 OctRPM

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RPM Dinner Meeting

Come and join your RPM friends and find out what we are up to.

Meet: Springwood Sports Club, Macquarie Street, Srpingwood
Organiser: Brigid Gallop, 0428 114401, brigidgallop@hotmail.com

Sunday

13 OctSydney

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Sydney Planning Meeting

LET'S MAKE SYDNEY GREAT AGAIN Bryan, Andy & a small team are having a meeting to plan runs and events for 2020. If you have any ideas to contribute please contact either of us. We also would encourage members to lead runs.

Organiser: Andy Bottomley, 0488998510, andybottomley@gmail.com
Assistant: Bryan Hicks, 0407225064, blab5@bigpond.com

Saturday

12 OctIllawarra

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Mazdas in the Mist

Join other members for an informal chat and coffee in beautiful Robertson on the second Saturday of every month.

Meet: Moonacres Kitchen in Robertson, near the tractor place, corner of Illawarra Hwy and Meryla St
Organiser: Phil Reid, 0417 260 766, illawarra@mx5.com.au

Saturday

12 OctMotorsport

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Alfa Club Relay

Conducted at Winton Raceway, Victoria, the Alfa Relay is a prestigious team motorsport event. In 2019, a team from the MX-5 Club of NSW will be defending back-to-back titles in the 12 Hour event.

Duration: 2 days (12 October - 13 October)
Meet: Winton Raceway, Victoria
Organiser: Stewart Temesvary, 0414 516 346, regularity_relay@mx5.com.au

Thursday

10 OctIllawarra

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Illawarra Dinner Meeting

Warning! Our monthly meeting is a week later than usual on the 10th October! It still is the best way of keeping up with all that is happening in the Illawarra ... come along and be MX-5d!

Meet: Figgy Bowlo, 120 The Avenue, Figtree
Organiser: Jeff & Pam Rowe, 0419 405 877, illawarra@mx5.com.au

Thursday

10 OctHunter

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Hunter Dinner Meeting

This is the Hunter Chapter's monthly club meeting. Find out about what's been happening lately in the Chapter and club as a whole as well as upcoming events, general MX-5 information and club discussions.

Meet: Club Macquarie 458 Lake Road, Argenton NSW 2284
Organiser: Barry & Jenny Luttrell, 02 4975 2742, hunter@mx5.com.au

Wednesday

09 OctSydney

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North Ryde RSL Dinner

We are trying very hard to make the MX5 NSW Club enjoyable for all. We set up dinners all over Sydney so you wouldn't have to drive far. The numbers attending have fallen short of expectations. Let's make a concerted effort to attend, please.

Meet: Carpark via Pittwater Rd North Ryde @ The Riverviews Bistro
Organiser: Andy Bottomley, 0488998510, andybottomley@gmail.com

Sunday

06 OctRPM

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2 Punts and a Pizza

Come along for a scenic drive through the Hawksbury along the beautiful River Road and along to the iconic Stonehouse for a Pizza Lunch.

Meet: McGrath Hill, McDonalds off Windsor Road.
Organiser: Brigid Gallop, 0428 114401, brigidgallop@hotmail.com

Sunday

06 OctSydney

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Coffee & Pies

Meets at Pie in the Sky on a sunday morning Come and enjoy a relaxing coffee and pie under the sky with other members who will enjoy your company

Meet: Pie in the Sky 1296 Pacific Hwy Cowan
Organiser: Andy Bottomley, 0488998510, andybottomley@gmail.com

Sunday

06 OctHunter

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The Longer Way to Pie in the Sky

Join Kung-Fu Dave on his spiritual journey up the mountain to seek great wisdom from the temple – Pie in the Sky.

Meet: Hunter Valley Visitor Centre 455 Wine Country Dr, Pokolbin NSW
Organiser: David Ho, 0412 818 330, 50yen@outlook.com

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