Author: Andrew Gowans

Gathering of the Faithful, 18-21 Sep 2026 – Registration now OPEN

Gathering of the Faithful, 18-21 Sep 2026, Canberra - Registration now OPEN

MG Car Club Canberra Inc. (MGCCC) is pleased to announce that Registration is now open for the 2026 Gathering of the Faithful (GoF) event to be held in Canberra over the weekend 18-21 September 2026.

Registration can be made on-line using the Jotform platform.  Full details about the event and the link to the on-line Registration Form can be found on our website here.

Early registration is encouraged as it will assist with organisation of the event.

The event has been timed to coincide with Canberra Floriade, so there will be plenty to see and do in Canberra in and around event activities.

Could you please circulate widely to your members.

Regards,

Ewan Ward

President

MGCC Canberra Inc.

CLUB EVENTS DURING THE CURRENT PERIOD OF FUEL UNCERTAINTY

At the April Club Committee meeting it was decided, after much discussion, that there will be a curtailment of the Club’s runs due to the current fuel environment.

We are increasingly advised to use fuel responsibly, so the MGCC HR will cease conducting runs for which the purpose is the drive, rather than the social gathering of Members. It appears other motoring clubs are also considering taking a similar temporary stance.

Until the current shortage of fuel has been resolved, Club events will be limited to destination runs, for which the purpose is the gathering of Members at the destination. We will review this position on a month-to-month basis.

Thanks for your understanding.
MGCC HR Committee
15 April 2026

2026 MG National Meeting at Hahndorf SA – Registrations Are Open!

Hi all,

Please forward to anyone who may be interested.  Note: this email has already been sent to everyone on my Expressions of Interest list.

Registrations open for the 2026 MG National Meeting at Hahndorf SA on Tuesday 13th January at 9:00am ACDST (SA time).

To Register tomorrow click here:    Registration Form: 2026 MG National Meeting Hahndorf
or visit the National Meeting Website at   MG Car Club of SA | National Meet 2026

A link to the Regalia Order Form will be sent once registrations have been received.
Details of Regalia are also available on the website.

Registration Fees

Category Fee Description
Full Adult Social $440 Registration Pack

Entry to:
Noggin’ n Natter
Social Night (Magical eveninG)
Presentation Dinner
Farewell Breakfast
Passenger or driver in:
Social Run & Kimber Run
Junior Social
(12 -16 at 1/1/2026)		 $340
Junior Social
(5 – 11 at 1/1/2026)		 $100
Junior Social
(0 – 4 at 1/1/2026)		 $0
Adult Social plus concours $460 Social plus entry in Concours
Full adult Competition $540 Social plus entry in events selected from:
Concours, Sprint, Motorkhana,
Discovery Run, Social Run, Kimber Run
Full Junior Competition $340

Any questions or issues, please contact me at registrarnatmeet2026@outlook.com .

I look forward to seeing you all at Hahndorf in April!

 

Regards,

Chris Bray
Registrar

2026 MG National Meeting

The Passing of John Donnan

UPDATE - John's Funeral is on Friday 12 Sept at 12:30pm, with Pettigrew Funerals at 444 Pacific Hwy Belmont. See here for the Website.

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It is with much sadness that I report to you the passing of long time member and friend of the MG Car Club Hunter Region, John Donnan.

John and Jill have been active members of our club for many years , with John holding committee positions for several years and taking on the Chairman position for a National Meeting, they have been keen supporters of the mid week lunch runs.

John passed away Saturday morning 30/8/2025 from a heart attack.

Kay and I , on behalf of our club members, pass on condolences to Jill and family.

Funeral details will be posted as they come to hand.

Regards,
Denny Bowden
Vice President MGCCHR

Club Committee 2025/26

At the Club Annual General Meeting in the Club Rooms from 7:30pm on 12 August following Club Committee positions were filled as noted.

Please see the minutes of the meeting, to be released in the next Club Magazine for details of the meeting and election of Committee positions.

  • President: Steve Jones was duly elected.
  • Vice President: Denny Bowden was duly elected.
  • Secretary: Frans Henskens was duly elected.
  • Treasurer: Greg Jenkins was duly elected.
  • Club Captain: Peter Le Breton was duly elected.
  • Sporting Director: Gary Piper was duly elected.
  • Public relations: Andrew Gowans was duly elected.
  • Regalia: John Longrigg was duly elected.
  • Committee Member: Alan Andoni was duly elected.
  • Social Director: Linda Claydon was duly elected.
  • Magazine Editor: Graham Haywood was duly elected.

Election of 2025/26 Club Committee

Dear Members of the MG Car Club Hunter Region,

In accordance with the Club’s Constitution, at the start of each membership year all Committee positions are declared vacant and the Club membership elects a new Committee. This occurs at an Annual General Meeting (AGM) conducted on the second Tuesday of August and attended by the Club membership. At that AGM nominations and seconding of candidates for the Committee positions are confirmed, and votes are cast for contested positions.

The AGM for election of our 2025/2026 Committee will take place in the Club rooms on Tuesday 12 August at 7:30 p.m. At that meeting our outgoing Club Secretary will act as Returning Officer and will conduct the election of the new Committee.

To facilitate smooth running of the AGM:
  • Members of the MG Car Club Hunter Region are requested to lodge with the Returning Officer their nominations for 2025/26 Committee positions prior to the meeting. Each nomination must include the name of a seconder for the nomination, and advice that the nominee accepts the nomination.
  • Members are asked to ensure their nomination(s) are received by the Returning Officer by 5 p.m. on Friday 8 August 2025. In accordance with the Constitution, all financial full members (and not associate members) are permitted to nominate, or be nominated for the Committee. Eligible members can self nominate, as long as that nomination is seconded.
  • Those positions for which there is a single nomination will be declared at the AGM. The Returning Officer will conduct an election for any contested positions.

The elected Committee positions are:

Executive

  • President (incumbent Denny Bowden)
  • Vice President (incumbent Steve Jones)
  • Honorary Secretary (incumbent Frans Henskens)
  • Honorary Treasurer (incumbent (Greg Jenkins)
Remaining Committee
  • Club Captain (incumbent Peter Le Breton)
  • Sporting Director (incumbent Gary Piper)
  • Public Relations Officer (incumbent Andrew Gowans)
  • Regalia Officer (incumbent John Longrigg)
  • Committee Person (incumbent Alan Andoni)
  • Social Director (incumbent Linda Claydon)
  • Magazine Editor (incumbent Graham Haywood)
Please provide your nominations to the Returning Officer (Frans Henskens) preferably by email (henskens@henskens.com.au), in person, or by phone (0419561448 - at reasonable time of day) by 5 p.m. on Friday 9 August 2024. Make sure you state the position for which each nominee is being nominated, the name of a seconder for each nomination, and confirm that the nominee has agreed to the nomination.

For those who prefer to do things on paper, a form for printing and return is attached.

Regards,

Frans

Prof. Frans Henskens
Honorary Secretary, MGCCHR

Club Membership Fees Are Due For 2026-27

The Club Year for 2025-26 is coming to an end, and Members will need to renew their Club Membership.

Membership Renewals are due by end of June 2026.
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 $70
Family Membership (Full or Associate) is $80
Student Membership (over 18 and full-time student) is $35
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.
Your name(s)
Date and amount of payment,
Renewal type either:
Full Single/Family,
Associate Single/Family, or
Student
to our Treasurer Greg Jenkins (treasurer@huntermg.com)
With regards,
Frans
Prof Frans Henskens
Secretary, MG Car Club Hunter Region

It's also a good time to review your Membership details, and update any particulars which have changed - address, contact numbers, vehicles, etc.

Go to the Membership Form webpage for further details.

The Passing of Ros Roals

Denny has received word that Ros Roals passed away this week. Ros and her husband Nev (deceased) were active members of our club. Ros used to organise the Mid Week Lunch runs for the Club, which Kay took over from her.

Ros moved to QLD some time ago to be with her daughter and passed away in a nursing home up in QLD.

Our thoughts and sympathies are with her Family at this time.