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

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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

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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

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Wednesday

23 OctSydney

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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