To continue with celebrating MG’s Centenary, we are running a separate raffle which will be drawn at the Presentation Luncheon at the Merewether Bowling Club on Sunday 13th October.
The prize is a special refillable ‘ale’ bottle specially designed for the 100-year Anniversary that was available at the Tamworth National Meeting in April, and which is now filled with fine port.
Dedicated tickets will be sold for $5 each at the September and October Club nights, as well as at the Presentation Dinner. This is a lovely memento, so please remember to bring along your loose change!
Good News - Euro Motorfest 2024 is going ahead on Sunday 25 August.
The organising Committee for Euro Motorfest inspected the Park this afternoon, and has determined that the site surface is in good condition. We've also consulted with the Council, and they see no issues with our event proceeding as planned.
Gates open from 8:30am on Sunday 25 August - see you there!
Our Club Captain Howard is back and has prepared the following Run for those souls attending the Xmas in July and still want to participate in a Clubman Run.
Meet at the McDonalds in Broadmeadow on Lambton Rd at 10am Sunday 21st July for morning tea then at approximately 11am to 11.30am depart for Lochinvar Hotel.
Macca’s Broadmeadow to Lochinvar Hotel
Exit the Car Park west via Bronte Rd. to turn right into Lambton Road and proceed in the right- hand lane to the traffic lights at Turton Rd.
Turn right at the traffic lights into Turton Rd and proceed along the left- hand lane in preparation to turn left into Griffiths Rd.(A15)
Turn left into Griffiths Rd (A15) and continue through 2 sets of traffic lights and then through the 3rd traffic lights where the road is named Croudace St but is still (A15).
Continue along (A15) through another 2 sets of traffic lights and keep in the left lane for the Jesmond round about to take the first exit.
Continue along (A15) through another 3 sets of traffic lights and at the round about take the first exit onto Thomas St which is still an (A15) rd.
Continue along (A15) through 2 sets of traffic lights and second exit for round about then prepare for a left turn exit at Cameron Park Road.
On the next roundabout take the 3rd exit towards Seahampton on George Booth Drive with the road going over the freeway.
Continue on George Booth Drive to the first roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Buchanan Road.
Follow Buchanan Rd which becomes Mount Vincent Rd continue along when it becomes Brunswick St until it becomes Richardson St follow and turn left at roundabout into Brisbane St.
Follow Brisbane St Until intersection and turn right into Melbourne St.
Follow Melbourne St and at intersection turn left into Newcastle St (A43)
Follow Newcastle St through lights into New England Highway (A43)
At roundabout take 2nd exit (A43)
Next roundabout take 3rd exit to New England Highway (A43)
Take the 2nd exit for the next 3 roundabouts.
Drive past Airds of Lochinvar on left and then St Josephs on right then intersection with Cantwell Rd then Lochinvar Public School on left.
Pass the school buildings then Lochinvar Medical Centre on left and arrive at 2 storey Lochinvar Hotel on the right with access to parking just before the hotel building on right.
We've received the details of the service for Brian, it will be at 3pm on Monday 1 July at Pettigrew Family Funerals 444 Pacific Hwy, Belmont NSW 2280.
Sadly, I inform you all of the passing of our club member, past committee member and good friend Brian Madden.
I feel that Brian is best remembered in our club for the away trips he organized, in particular the visits to Wagga Wagga for G.O.F (Gathering of the Faithful) weekends. Brian always went to a lot of trouble and hard work to give us a tour along the way, taking several days to get to Wagga Wagga when we could have had a one day boring drive.
On behalf of the MG Car Club Hunter Region I send condolences to Ros and family.
1. Those on historic registration MUST RENEW THEIR MEMBERSHIP BY 30th JUNE because current membership of an approved car club is a necessary condition of their vehicle's registration and insurance.
2. There are three possible renewal fees as follows:
Single Membership (Full or Associate) is $60
Family Membership (Full or Associate) is $70
Student Membership (over 18 and full-time student) is $25
3. When renewing it is NOT necessary to complete a Membership Application/Renewal form. If Membership details (e.g. email or postal address, phone number, vehicle details) have changed please advise the Secretary Frans Henskens by email (secretary@huntermg.com)
4. Payment should be made by EFT as follows:
BSB: 062-817
Account Name: MG Car Club Hunter Region
Account Number: 0090 3262
Description: Name(s) of renewing Member(s)
5. After payment has been made please send an email with payment details, i.e.
The course for the 2024 Tuning Few Weekdays of Winding Woads and a few Winerwies has been scouted and modified with some exciting routes. We’ve studied, scrutinised and Bev and I have even steered most of it. We will do a final pre-ignition run closer to the date to finalise the actual route.
We will cover around the 1,200 kms again but this time were going for 3 nights (leave Thursday and get home Sunday). My aim at the moment is sometime in September or early October. This way the weather should hopefully still be a little bit cool.
Day 1 We will head off from Hexham. My plan is to go to the Halfway Café on the Putty Rd for morning tea. From there it is to the Hydro Majestic at Medlow Bath for ‘High Tea’ overlooking the Megalong Valley. We’ll then go as close as possible to Jenolan Caves on our way to the 1 st night in Oberon. I don’t think anyone will be able to fit dinner in but the Royal Hotel does a good feed if needed.
Day 2 We will be heading over towards Bathurst on our way to Mudgee for nights 2 and 3. We are going to Sofala then turning left and heading for the magnificently preserved historic Hill End for morning tea/ lunch. Built during the 1870s gold rush, there is lots to see. We’ll hook out mid-afternoon and head over to Mudgee.
Day 3 The next day we’ll hit the roads to explore some of the local vineyards. There are several dozen to choose from. If needed (though it would be nice to drive the MGs) we might hire a bus.
Day 4 We will head back past Ulan to the Golden through to Denman for morning tea and if needed, we can pull into Branxton for lunch.
You will pay for all your own way so accommodation, meals and fuel. There is no additional cost.
High Tea at the Hydro Majestic is something you should do at least once. It will be $60 – $70 pp depending on which you have.
The Big Trout Motel at Oberon is $160 at the moment. Price could increase.
I’m working on Mudgee but hoping around $170/ night.
Numbers: A quick heads up, I will only have a maximum of 12 couples so it is 1st in, best dressed, with a reserve list kept if needed.
If you wish to put your name down, please let me know asap as I will have to book accommodation.
