Events

Past Events

August 2023

Saturday

26 AugMotorsport

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MX-5 Cup - Round 3

MX-5 Cup is a race series open to all MX-5 Club members, and is intended as a safe and fun competition, particularly suitable as the first racing experience for drivers coming from track days or supersprints. This is Round 3 of the 2023 MX-5 Cup Championship.

Meet: SMSP North/Druitt Circuit
Organiser: Paul Nudd, 0412 990 038, mx5cup@mx5.com.au

Saturday

26 AugCanberra

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Lunch at the Wombat Pub

You'd have to be muddleheaded to miss this run to Wombat. Join us for a back-roads trip to down-town Wombat for a good old-fashioned pub lunch and a chance to learn a little more about our local(ish) region.

Meet: Ampol (Caltex) Servo at Hume
Organiser: John Chapuis, 0411 899 890, chapuis@iinet.net.au

Saturday

26 AugSydney

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Lunch At Tractor 828

It has been quite a while since we have had a drive to this great open-air restaurant by the Hawkesbury.

Meet: Mc Donalds Old Northern Rd Dural
Organiser: Paul Mills, 0414313999, paul@anthonykay.com.au

Friday

25 AugIllawarra

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Twilight Trek to Waterfront Tavern

TGIF! Blow off the week's cobwebs with a quick, roof down, Friday night twilight run to the Waterfront Tavern at Shell Cove.

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

Wednesday

23 AugHunter

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Where's Warnies?-Run.

Come join us on a short midweek 1 hour run via Mandalong and Dooralong to Warnies for morning tea/brunch or take a more direct route and meet us there.

Meet: Lions Park, Anzac Parade, Toronto
Organiser: Jen & George Boyko, 0424 618 781, jengeo01@bigpond.net.au

Tuesday

22 AugSouth Coast

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Rutherglen Wineries

How about a few days sampling the world renowned wines of the Rutherglen area. Join us for this jolly jaunt.

Duration: 5 days (22 August - 26 August)
Meet: Option 1 - Bewong Rest Area Option 2 - Roses Cafe Goulburn
Organiser: Rose Smith, southcoast@mx5.com.au
Assistant: Geoff Smith, southcoast@mx5.com.au

Saturday

19 AugSydney

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Imperial Hotel

Come along and join us on a leafy run through the Royal National Park to the newly revamped Imperial Hotel, Scarborough, overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Meet: McDonalds Formosa Street ( off Princess Hwy) Sylvania
Organiser: Steve Eccleston, 0438524120, mareeandstephenecco@gmail.com

Saturday

19 AugCanberra

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Canberra Chapter - Annual Meeting

Come along to our Annual Meeting for your opportunity to discuss how the Chapter is going and what we can do to make the most of your MX-5 and your Club. Join us for lunch beforehand.

Meet: Yowani Country Club, Northbourne Avenue, Lyneham
Organiser: Rod Nicholas, 0419 436 296, canberra@mx5.com.au

Friday

18 AugRPM

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RPM Thirlmere Railway Museum Tour

RSVP by 4th AUGUST 2023 Join RPM on a visit to the Thirlmere Railway Heritage Museum - an easy run travelling through Silverdale and The Oaks and then onto Thirlmere for a tour of the Museum.

Meet: Settlers Restaurant, Mulgoa Road, Mulgoa
Organiser: Gillian Fletcher, 0438782419, fletcgj@westnet.com.au
Assistant: Graham Fletcher, 0409782419, fletcgj@westnet.com.au

Thursday

17 AugIllawarra

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Bendooley Winery Berrima, A Bookworm’s Delight

Come and be spoilt by the grand Georgian homestead built from convict-hewn stone,and stately European trees in the magnificent cool-climate gardens.

Meet: Hungry Jacks – Haywards Bay
Organiser: Lena Hill, 0403012712, illawarra@mx5.com.au
Assistant: Wes Hill, 0422 035 893

Wednesday

16 AugSydney

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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

Monday

14 AugRPM

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RPM Dinner Meeting

Come and join RPM for our monthly dinner meeting to catch up with what is happening in the Chapter/Club and to have a good feed and chinwag

Meet: "Back area" @ the New Kelly's Bistro Panthers, Panthers Penrith Rugby Leagues Club, 123 Mulgoa Rd, Penrith NSW 2750 PLEASE ENSURE YOU EMAIL ME VIA THE RSVP BUTTON SO THAT I CAN BOOK ENOUGH SEATS.
Organiser: Chris Wyatt, 0428604138, rpm@mx5.com.au

Sunday

13 AugBreakFast Club

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Iceberg Run 2023

Join us for one of the premier roadster events of the winter season as we trek through some gorge country.

Meet: McDonalds Mt Colah Lady St Mt Colah
Organiser: Brett Hardey, 0409365554, brett.hardey@obrienglass.com.au
Assistant: Steve Lord

Sunday

13 AugMotorsport

Club Track Day - Round 5

This Event is now closed This is the NSW/Vic Interstate Challenge event for 2023 and also round 5 of the 2023 Club Championship of the Mazda MX-5 Club of NSW.

Meet: Pheasant Wood Circuit
Assistant: Barry Luttrell, 0411 231 107, eventsec@mx5.com.au

Saturday

12 AugIllawarra

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Mazdas in the Mist August 2023

Our monthly morning meeting is held at Burrawang General Store, 11 Hoddle St - it is near Robertson, take the turn off Illawarra Hwy on to Church St or Burrawang Station Rd. Join other members for an informal chat and coffee in beautiful Burrawang held on the second Saturday of every month.

Meet: Hungry Jacks, Haywards Bay
Organiser: Phil Reid, 0417 260 766

Saturday

12 AugHunter

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Run to Yes Prime Minister

Hunter Chapter's run to and from Tamworth to see "Yes Prime Minister". PLEASE BOOK MOTEL BEFORE BOOKING ON RUN.

Duration: 2 days (12 August - 13 August)
Meet: Hungry Jacks BP Truck Stop John Renshaw Drive, Beresfield
Organiser: John Purcell, 0429665049

Saturday

12 AugHunter

Yes Prime Minister Show

Out illustrious thespian Stephen Carter is at it again, this time in the director's chair. GROUP BOOKINGS HAVE CLOSED BUT YOU CAN STILL BOOK DIRECTLY FROM THE THEATRE

Duration: 2 days (12 August - 13 August)
Meet: Capitol Theatre - Centrepoint Shopping Centre, Tamworth
Organiser: Stephen Carter/John Purcell/Barry Luttrell, 0429665049

Saturday

12 AugSouth Coast

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Tarago Turnout

Join us for lunch at Loaded Dog Tarago.

Meet: Heritage Bakery, Milton (9:30 am) (coffee)
Organiser: Brian and Anda Clayton, 0418 225 749, southcoast@mx5.com.au

Thursday

10 AugCanberra

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Come Fly With Norm – the HARS Aviation Museum

RUN CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST! Come fly with Norm for a Southern Highlands trip down to Albion Park for lunch and a tour at the HARS Aviation Museum.

Meet: McDonalds @ EPIC (Northbourne Avenue)
Organiser: Norm Barker, 0409 604 041, normanroz17@aussiebb.com.au

Thursday

10 AugHunter

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Hunter Dinner Meeting

Join us for our Monthly Meeting to get updates on our upcoming 2023 events.

Meet: Argenton Hotel, 515 Lake Road, Argenton NSW 2284
Organiser: John Purcell and Chris Cameron, 0429 665049

Wednesday

09 AugClub

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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

Wednesday

09 AugSydney

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Hornsby RSL Dinner

TONIGHTS DINNER IS NOW FULL 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

Sunday

06 AugMotorsport

Club Motorkhana - Round 2

This motorkhana day is ideal for drivers who are inexperienced in car control to provide them with a fun set of motorkhana style challenges to test and develop their skills, as well as offering some tricky bits for more experienced drivers. It is part of a 3 event MX-5 Club motorkhana championship series in 2023.

Meet: SMSP Skidpan
Assistant: David Lawler, 0403 0707 644, competition@mx5.com.au

Sunday

06 AugSydney

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Pie In The Sky

Pie in the Sky is a very successful meeting place for members who like a drive on a Sunday morning. There you can enjoy the company of members from all over Sydney and beyond, and have a coffee and a feed.

Meet: Pie In The Sky 1269 Pacific Hwy Cowan
Organiser: Andy Bottomley, 0488998510, andybottomley@gmail.com

Saturday

05 AugCanberra

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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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