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2024 Annual General Meeting

06 November 2024 / Story by Ian Combes, Photos by Rob Wilko & Senia Gaunson

The 2024 AGM of the Mazda MX-5 Club of NSW was held at the Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club on Friday 25 October. It was a fabulous evening, attended by 60 members in person, with a delicious canape dinner and lots of awards presented. Read on for a recap of the evening.

Illawarra Rhododendron and Rainforest Gardens

29 October 2024 / Story: Anda Clayton; Photos: Anda Clayton, Rose Smith, Linda Downing

A beautiful morning for a wonderful surprise, the Illawarra Gardens

Star Gazing About

28 October 2024 / story by Felicity Harden and Gail King, Photo's by Wendy Mulholland

A drive to Coonabarabran with the night off to relax after the trip, the next day, Saturday, will be at your leisure or a run to and through the Warrumbungles before heading out to Donna the Astronomer for a night of guided star gazing

Coffee at Vintage on Melbourne

28 October 2024 / story Elaine Gazzard, Photo David Gazzard

Run to the somewhat rustic Vintage on Melbourne in East Maitland for a coffee and chat

Bulga Tavern

28 October 2024 / Story Steve Eccleston, Photos Maree Eccleston

A beautiful run through Wollombi to the Bulga Tavern.

Something to Wine about!

28 October 2024 / story Chris Cameron, Photos by Wendy Mulholland and Denise Birrell

A 2 day run for a jaunt out to Mudgee for the Flavors of Mudgee ' Wine & Food festival.

Coffs Harbour and Inland Run

27 October 2024 / John Ragen for story and photos

A two day run was enjoyed exploring the Coffs Harbour coast and inland hills.

2024 Presidents Picnic

27 October 2024 / Ian Combes

Report on the 2024 Presidents Picnic

2024 MX-5 Club Track Day Round 3 - 28th September

27 October 2024 / ian Combes

Wrap-up from the first night-time track day at SMSP.

The Griffith Springfest

26 October 2024 / Author & Photos: Mike Lawless and Jo Blackburn

Mike and Jo led the club on a citrusy trip to Griffith to experience the Griffith Springfest and all it has to offer!

photo by Rob Wilko

Steampunk Victoriana Fair

24 October 2024 / Story by Bryan Shedden (& ChatGPT), Photos by Zan Dimovski, Rob Wilko

What on earth is Steampunk all about? That was the question on everyone's lips.

2025 Mazda MX-5 35th Anniversary revealed

22 October 2024 / drive.com.au

Mazda is blowing out the candles on another birthday special-edition MX-5, this time a beige-over-red colourway to celebrate 35 years. Rumour has it that Blue Mountains Mazda have taken an order from at least one of our Club members!

HARS

22 October 2024 / Story: Keith Monaghan; Photos: Anda Clayton, Keith Monaghan

A grey damp morning turned into a great run to the Hars museum and a lovely lunch overlooking the ocean.

Natmeet XVI 2026 Save the Date

21 October 2024

Natmeet XVI 2026 in the Hunter Valley NSW Save the Date notice Follow the Event notice for the latest updates.

photo by John Karayannis

Winners at Alfa 10 Hour Relay

17 October 2024 / Story by Stewart Temesvary, Photos by John Karayannis

MX-5 Club of NSW takes out 1st and 2nd at 2024 Alfa Club 10 Hour Regularity Relay at Winton Raceway. What a tremendous achievement!

Twenty Twenty TAFE Restaurant

08 October 2024 / Senia Gaunson

There were people at this event, but I didn't see them, the food was the star!

Mayfield Gardens

08 October 2024 / Story: Kerry Warner and Anda Clayton; Photos: Anda Clayton, Kerry Warner, Mark Godfrey

Great drives with wonderful scenery, comfortable accommodation, some (mostly) delicious meals (Mr Lim's was superb), and visits to wineries and drum roll, Mayfield Gardens!

2016 Interstate Challenge at Winton - photo by Curran Brennan

Track Day #4 / Interstate Challenge entries open

05 October 2024 / David Lalwer

Entries are now open for the NSW Club track day championship round 4 which is also the 2024 Interstate Challenge

The Taralga Tour

05 October 2024 / Author: Rod Nicholas Photos: Rod Nicholas and Simon Trickett

Today’s run was a blockbuster effort. I thought having 14 members along last year was good, but this time around I had 34 registered and 22 cars. On the day, however, I had four members (two cars) drop out—but still 30 members, 20 cars, that’s quite a handful.

President's Picnic via the Putty Road

01 October 2024 / Rosy Black story and photos

If you go down to the woods today ….. the President’s Picnic via the Putty Road. The Mid-North Coast members journey to the Picnic was a fun affair.