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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!

South Coast Christmas Party & Awards Presentation

01 December 2021 / Story: Brian & Anda Clayton; Photos: Anne Zattera & Anda Clayton

Despite the unkind weather Christmas on the South Coast was a merry affair

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.

Chinese Tribute Garden, Young

23 November 2021 / Words and pictures by Peter & Annemie Wilson. Additional photos by Rod Nicholas.

Forecasts for rain and potential potholes did little to put us off. The chance for a decent run, a picnic with friends and cherry picking was too strong a lure.

Wednesday Pub Lunch Run

23 November 2021 / Words and pictures by Stephen Wakeling

The last Pub run in August just so happened to be on the day before lockdown hit the ACT. We were out again almost as son as the lockdown lifted - taking advantage of the quiet Wednesday traffic to zoom zoom the 'Tharwa-Cotter-Uriarra Track'.

Sculptures at Petana

16 November 2021 / Story and Pictures by: Anda Clayton

Threat of rain over ridden by promise of lunch and cultural experience

Gingers Creek / Byabarra covid buster run

09 November 2021 / Allen martin

A covid buster run to Gingers Roadhouse and Byabarra for lunch

Bonus MX-5 Cup race meeting on 27th November

04 November 2021 / Ian Combes

A bonus MX-5 Cup race meeting has been lined up for November 27th

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.

Thai at Tuross

26 October 2021 / Story: Brian Clayton; Photos: Anda Clayton

Lockdown ended, time to take our MX5 on the road for a day out and lunch with friends

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!

MX-5 Club Track Day - round 7

20 October 2021 / Ian Combes

7th November track day is now closed

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.

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

Notification of 2021 Annual General Meeting

17 September 2021 / Words by Phil Donnelley

Notice is hereby given that the 2021 Annual General Meeting of Members of the Mazda MX-5 Club of NSW Incorporated will be held on Friday 22nd October 2021 commencing at 7:30pm. The meeting will take the form of an online virtual meeting using Zoom.

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Cancellation of NatMeet 2022

14 September 2021 / Words by Wesley Hill

We were set to go in April 2020. Then covid arrived. We postponed to April 2021, but covid stopped that again. We hoped for April 2022, but sadly that is now impossible too. Read on for more explanation.

Mazdas at Mogo - Take 2

05 September 2021 / Story: Kerry Warner; Photos: Anda Clayton

With only the South Coast not in lockdown, how long can it last. Make hay while the sun shines and have a day at the zoo and lunch with friends.

Canberra Chapter Christmas in July

28 August 2021 / Words by Rod Nicholas. Pictures by Rod Nicholas and Lili Chi

The latest Covid-19 restrictions and general uncertainty about travelling to regional centres had led to a rethink. A jiggle to the plans was needed.

The Wednesday Pub Run

23 August 2021 / Words by Steve Wakeling. Pictures by Rod & Maryanne Nicholas

Steve leads a bunch of cars on a pre-lunch trip, totally within the ACT, on some of Canberra’s best MX-5 roads. Just the right thing to get us in the mood for a nosh-up at the George Harcourt Inn (or as Steve puts it 'the only real Pub in the ACT').

Committee Confidential August 2021

09 August 2021

August Committee News

XMS in JULY in Armidale

08 August 2021 / Jillian McDonnell

A winters run to Armidale for Xmas