MG Car Club News

2023 All British Day
2023-09-17 08:00 - 14:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | TBA, Queensland, Australia
Where-67 Vivian St, Tennyson, [Brisbane]
When-8.30am. 17th September, 2023
Watch this space for more information or contact Les Dixon 0407 447 515 or lesdixon7@gmail.com

September Noggin N Natter [Lunch]
2023-09-21 12:00 - 14:00 | Tides Waterfront Dining, 26 Esplanade, Bulcock Beach, Caloundra, Qld, Australia
Venue-Tides Waterfront Dining, 26 Esplanade Bulcock Beach, Caloundra.
Time-Midday.
RSVP to Anne before Tuesday night 19th September.

September Sunday Run
2023-09-24 09:00 - 14:30 | Muller Park, Bli Bli, Qld, 4560, Australia
Graeme Smith and Norm Cardinal are sharing the organisation of this interesting event.
They are proposing a run in two sections, the first will be starting as per any other run at Muller Park Bli Bli and heading to Norm and Wendy’s home for BYO morning tea.
Pre 1960 cars are invited to assemble at Norm and Wendy’s around 10.00 am with all vehicles off to the Palmwoods Hotel for Lunch about 11.30.
Of course any of the pre 1960 cars are welcome to join in at the start and do the complete run or head straight to Norm’s at their own pace.
Times etc to be published soon.

October Coffee and Cakes
2023-10-03 10:00 - 12:00 | coffee club, Bulcock Beach, Caloundra, Qld, 4551, Australia
When-Tuesday 3rd October 10.00 am-12.00
Where-Coffee Club. King St. Buderim—— Note!!!! change back to Coffee Club, Castello’s are having plumbing issues and will not be open
No RSVP just turn up

October Midweek Run
2023-10-05 10:30 - 14:30 | Pioneer Park, Caloundra Street, Landsborough, Queensland, 4550, Australia
Brian and Leone are the organisers for this event.
Start point-Pioneer Park, Caloundra St, Landsborough
Start Time-Thursday 5th September, 9.45am for 10.30
Brian has a 2 part run A & B starting at Pioneer Park with a BYO morning tea then heading off to Kilcoy’s Grand Hotel for lunch.
Part B is a return to Pioneer Park via a different route.
RSVP to Brian/Leone before 2nd October

Committee Meeting
2023-10-09 16:00 - 17:30, 2023-11-13 16:00 - 17:30 | Mooloolaba Yacht Club, Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba, Qld, Australia

October Noggin N Natter
2023-10-19 18:00 - 20:30 | Flo’s Creperie, Mooloolaba Wharf 123 Parkyn Pde, Mooloolaba, QLD
Venue-Flo’s Creperie, Mooloolaba Wharf, 123 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba.
Anne has done it again, something different, you will have to check it. there is a Creperie at Aspley I go to, great variety of fillings, something for everyone??
RSVP to Anne before Tuesday night 17th October.

October Sunday Run
2023-10-22 11:00 - 14:30 | TBA, Queensland, Australia
Organiser for this event will be Les Dixon.
Planning is under way but waiting for confirmation from lunch venue. Lunch venue is a “LITTLE DIFFERENT” Watch this space. Keep the date free

November Midweek Run
2023-11-02 09:30 - 14:30 | TBA, Queensland, Australia
David and Carolyn Jones are the organisers for this event.
David is working on a very interesting run/venue, more info to come. Keep the date free

November Noggin N Natter/Twilight run
2023-11-23 16:30 - 20:30 | TBA, Queensland, Australia
This is something new we are going to try just this once, end of year thing?????
A short run starting about 4.30pm finishing at Norm and Wendy’s for a casual bar b cue/smoker dinner followed by a desert at 5.30-6.00pm BYO drinks only. Some members may remember we did a similar thing a few years ago, it worked well.
There will be a nominal fee to cover food costs etc
Watch this space, it is still in the planning stage!!!!!

December Coffee and Cakes
2023-12-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Castello Cafe, 4/12-14 King St, Buderim
Venue-Castello’s Cafe-4/12-14 King St, Buderim
When-Tuesday, 5th December, 10am – 12.00
No RSVP just turn up

December Midweek run
2023-12-07 09:00 - 14:30 | Pioneer Park, Caloundra Street, Landsborough, Queensland, 4550, Australia
Stu and Wendy Gross are the organisers for this event.
Start point-Pioneer Park, Caloundra St, Landsborough
Start Time-9.00am for 9.15 Start
Stu and Wendy have a run that takes us to Kenilworth around 10.30 [one for the ladies, shopping etc] and BYO morning tea at the well equiped park then leaving @ 11.15 and heading to the Woombye Hotel for lunch about 12.00 midday.
This is the last run before Xmas, don’t miss out.
RSVP before Monday 4th December stu12dozen@gmail.com or Wendy 0498 203 257

2023 Xmas Lunch
2023-12-17 11:30 - 14:30 | Mercure Hotel/Wildflower restaurant
Planning for the Xmas Lunch is well under way with Anne doing a good job as usual sorting out the menu etc.
Keep the date free as this is our first fundraising event and a wonderful social day out. Once again it is to be held at the Mercure Hotel which has proven to be a perfect venue for us.
Anne has “tweaked” the bar service with the Management, hoping this year will be even better than the previous year.

Coffee and Cakes 2/1/24
2024-01-02 10:00 - 17:00 | Castello Cafe, 4/12-14 King St, Buderim
First one for the year 2024. Don’t worry!!!! only 12 months from now we will have another “First One For The Year”———-Trust me you wont have to wait too long & why are the years going sooo fast now????
Castello’s Cafe 4/12-14 King St, Buderim.
10.00am-12.00 midday
No RSVP, just turn up

Planes,Trains and Automobiles
2024-01-13 08:00 - 15:00 | Caloundra Aircraft Museum, Pathfinder Drive, Caloundra Aerodrome, Caloundra, Queensland, Australia
Where-Caloundra Aircraft Museum, Caloundra Rd, Caloundra.
When-Saturday 13th January 2024. 10am-4.00pm [to the public]
This is a display of Model Trains, Radio Controlled Planes, Civil Aviation [Helicopters] and Flight Simulators.
We as a club have been invited to display our cars [ideal opportunity for the older cars] The Military Jeep Club have also been invited.
There will be food vans and an area for volunteers and exhibitors to socialise.
The event will be advertised on radio and local media. Cars to be set up around 8am
More on this to come

January Noggin N Natter
2024-01-18 18:00 - 20:30 | The Bower Tree, 10 Courage St, Sippy Downs, Qld, Australia
Time-Thursday 18th January 6.00pm
Venue-Bower Tree
RSVP before Monday night 15/1/24

2024 Australia Day Breakfast Run
2024-01-26 07:30 - 11:00 | Lemon Park, Landershute Rd & Palmwoods School Rd, Palmwoods, Queensland, 4555, Australia
Brian and Leone have put their name on this event.
They have now got a theme and a Venue for breakfast, not easy for a group on a public holiday. Thanks to you both for your persistance.
Start Point-Lemon Park, Palmwoods
Start Time-7.30am for 7.45
A gentle short run finishing at a nice restaurant for breakfast in the Hinterland.
There will be a prize for the best Australiana Themed men’s and woman’s hat, this will be good???
$30.00 per head [CASH] for 3 course breakfast including tea/coffee and pastries.
RSVP to Brian/Leone before Tuesday night 23rd January

Committee meeting
2024-02-05 16:00 - 17:30 | Caloundra RSL, 19 West St, Caloundra, Qld, Australia
4,00pm Caloundra RSL

February Coffee and Cakes
2024-02-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Castello Cafe, 4/12-14 King St, Buderim
Venue-Castello’s Cafe 4-12/14 King St Buderim
Start time-10.00am-12.00 midday
No RSVP, just turn up

Midweek Run. [Breakfast]
2024-02-08 07:30 - 11:30 | TBA, Queensland, Australia
Rex and Lyn Carr are organising this event———with a difference———-girls day out????
Start Point-Fishermans Rd Park, opposite sports complex
Start Time-7.30am for 7.45 start
Dont forget ladies, this is your event including role reversal. Your everyday car is perfectly ok
Breakfast venue??????

February Noggin N Natter
2024-02-15 12:00 - 14:30 | Moffat Beach Brewery Caloundra Rd Caloundra, 51 Caloundra Rd, Caloundra, Qld, Australia
Time-Thursday, February 15th, 12.00 Midday
Venue-Moffat Beach Brewery, 51 Caloundra Road, Caloundra ——–Not Seaview Tce???????/////[Almost opposite Bunnings and next to Hungry Jacks]
RSVP Before Monday night 12/2/24

February Sunday Run
2024-02-18 09:30 - 14:30 | Muller Park, Bli Bli, Qld, 4560, Australia
Jerry and Cathy have volunteered to organise this run.
Start Point-Muller Park Bli Bli
Start Time-9.15am for 9.30 Start
Jerry has a gentle run through our beautiful hinterland stopping at Eudlo for BYO morning tea or buy your own from the very nice general store and coffee shop across the road.
We finish up at the Glasshouse Tavern for lunch.
RSVP tp Jerry before Thursday night 15th February

March Coffee and Cakes
2024-03-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Castello Cafe, 4/12-14 King St, Buderim
Start Time-10.00am-Midday, Tuesday 5th March
Where-Castello’s Cafe 4-12/14 Knig St, Buderim
No RSVP, just turn up

March Mid Week Run
2024-03-07 09:00 - 14:30 | Ewan Maddick Dam picnic area, 221 Mooloolah Connection Rd, Mooloolah, Queensland, Australia
Bob and Marie have put their hand up to organise this run
Start Time-9.00am for 9.15 Thursday &th March
Start Point-Ewan Maddock Dam car park, UBD Ref, Page 97, E 3 Mooloolah Connection Rd, Mooloolah. LH approximately 2 klm from the Steve Irwin Way intersection and traffic lights. BYO morning tea for later and lunch at the Maleny Hotel.
RSVP to Bob before Monday night 4th March

March Noggin N Natter
2024-03-21 12:30 - 14:30 | Periwinkles French Restaurant, Shop 2/216 David Low Way, Peregian Beach, Qld, Australia
Time-Thursday, March 21st 12.30pm
Venue-Periwinkles French restaurant,2/216 David Low Way, Peregian Beach
RSVP before Monday night 18/03/24

St Pat's Day Memorial Run/Sunday Run
2024-03-24 08:00 - 14:00 | Pioneer Park, Caloundra Street, Landsborough, Queensland, 4550, Australia
Sean and Bonnie are organising this event again, you need to come along, can they beat their last years effort??????????
This is the second of our fundraisers for the year. For those going to the “Warbirds” in NZ [25th] you will need to be packed Saturday.
Start Time-9.30am for 9.45, Sunday, 24th March 2024
Start Point-Pioneer Park, Landsborough
A short run to the Witta School Oval where Bonnies Famous Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes will be available for morning tea. BYO all other ingrediants for your morning tea including tables chairs etc, toilets available on site.
We will then be entertained by the “World Famous Leprechaun, Sean” I have heard we will learn more about St Patrick ????…………..The Sean Version!!
After the entertainment another short “Trivia Run” before arriving back to school for lunch. Guinness Stew, [Red meat, Beef stock, Guinness and Veggies] and Irish Soda Bread. All made by our hosts Sean and Bonnie. For those with dietary requirements this menu does not suit please BYO.
Prize giving after lunch, Best Dressed People and the results of the Trivia run.
Sounds to me like they have raised the bar even higher than previous years.
RSVP to Sean/Bonnie before Wednesday night 20th March

Warbirds Over Wanaka NZ
2024-03-25 08:00 - 2024-04-10 17:00 | Not Required
Planning for this is well under way including the major event at Wanaka, Tours, Accommodation etc.

MG Car Club National AGM
2024-03-29 08:00 - 2024-04-01 17:00 | Tamworth NSW, Australia
The AGM weekend for our National MG Organisation is to be held at Tamworth over Easter 2024 29th March-1st April.
If you would like to attend you need to get on to it as accommodation is tight over this weekend
Further info contact me—0407 447 515 or lesdixon7@gmail.com

April Coffee and cakes
2024-04-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Castello Cafe, 4/12-14 King St, Buderim
Coffee and cakes
Time-Tuesday 2nd April 10.00am-12.00Midday
Venue-Castellos Cafe. 4-12/14 King St Buderim
No RSVP, Just turn up
