Illawarra Chapter News

Tulips Bloom in Bowral

27 September 2022 / Words: Jeff Rowe. Photos: Jan Gibson and Rob Wilko

Tulip Blooms in Bowral 2022.

The logo of the Mazda MX-5 Club of NSW, approved by members on 27th August 2003

Committee Vacancies at 2022 AGM

29 August 2022 / Words by Phil Donnelley

We currently have a full committee but a few people are only continuing until the AGM on 28 October. Here is your chance to join a keen group of club members and help make our club even better than it already is.

Fairground Follies 2022

28 August 2022 / Words: Bill Short Photos:

Jimmy Barnes complained in his famous song 'I had a bellyful of livin' on the same old merry-go-round' but our MX-5 ers found the Fairground Follies far more exciting.

Christmas Mystery 22 - A story looking both ways!

22 August 2022 / Words: Brigid McCarthy & Chrissie and John Zaremba. Photos: Brendan Barr, Senia Gaunson;

Heading off to an unknown destination via unknown roads and unknown stopovers - what could be more fun than complete the 2022 MX-5 Christmas Mustery event?

Breakout! – With (some) Added Henry

05 July 2022 / Words; Peter Feutril, Photos; Senia Gaunson

Enjoy our story and photos of the festival that was not a festival.

Illawarra Chapter 10th Anniversary at Cambewarra Estate Winery

Illawarra Chapter Celebrate 10 Years

23 May 2022 / Story by Brigid McCarthy, Photos by Senia Gaunson, Rob Wilkins, Brigid McCarthy

Illawarra Chapter celebrated their 10th Anniversary in style with a large convoy of MX-5s and assorted ring-ins making their way south to the function at Cambewarra Estate Winery. It was a fabulous, stylish and fitting celebration of a major milestone.

Riverboat Postman Run

26 April 2022 / Words: Lena & Wesley Hill. Pictures: Lena Hill; Brendan Barr

Australia Post prides itself on delivering mail on the Hawkesbury, MX-5 club members pride themselves on having a good time watching them work!

Kerry’s Karts - Picton Karting Track

06 April 2022 / Words: Chrissie Zaremba. Photos: Senia Gaunson & Chrissie Zaremba

A race with more importance that the last Formula 1 race of the 2021 season, and a valuable trophy to be awarded to the eventual winner of the tri race event. Who will win? Will there be a rematch?

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!

COVID - TIMES

03 January 2022

COVID - TIMES

Dinner at the Friendly Inn, Kangaroo Valley on 2 Jan 2022 - photo by Rob Wilko

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 2021-11 cover Winter 2021

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.

The logo of the Mazda MX-5 Club of NSW, approved by members on 27th August 2003

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.