Author: Andrew Gowans

2024 XMAS in JULY CLUBMAN RUN

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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)
  3. 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).
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. On the next roundabout take the 3rd exit towards Seahampton on George Booth Drive with the road going over the freeway.
  8. Continue on George Booth Drive to the first roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Buchanan Road.
  9. 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.
  10. Follow Brisbane St Until intersection and turn right into Melbourne St.
  11. Follow Melbourne St and at intersection turn left into Newcastle St (A43)
  12. Follow Newcastle St through lights into New England Highway (A43)
  13. At roundabout take 2nd exit (A43)
  14. Next roundabout take 3rd exit to New England Highway (A43)
  15. Take the 2nd exit for the next 3 roundabouts.
  16. Drive past Airds of Lochinvar on left and then St Josephs on right then intersection with Cantwell Rd then Lochinvar Public School on left.
  17. 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.

The Passing of Brian Madden

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.

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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.

R.I.P. Brian

Denny Bowden , President, MGCCHR

Important Notice – MGCCHR Membership Renewal

Dear Member of the MG Car Club Hunter Region,
Membership Renewals are due by end of June 2024.
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.
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

A Few Weekdays of Winding Woads and a few Winewies

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.

Steve Jones

2023 Sporting & Clubman Pointscore Awards

The 2023 Sporting & Clubman Pointscore Awards are tabulated each year as per the Pointscore System used by the MGCC Hunter Region.

Sporting Pointscore Winners

  1. Austin Blanch - MGA (name to go on the Club Honour Board)
  2. Gary Piper - MGB
  3. Stephen Jones - MG Midget

Non-Marque

  1. Bruce Melville

Clubman Pointscore Winner

MG Magnette

  1. Denny Bowden

MGA

  1. Andrew Gowans
  2. Neville Roxby
  3. John Fraser Easton

MGB

  1. Peter Le Breton
  2. Larry Dickason
  3. Bob Woods

MGB GT

  1. Charlie Head
  2. Ian Ashton
  3. Howard White - Equal Third Place
  4. Alistair Leask - Equal Third Place

MGC

  1. Neville Roxby

MGF

  1. Gary Piper
  2. Alan Andoni
  3. Arthur Nicholls

MG RV8

  1. Denny Bowden

Non-Marque

  1. Phil and Jenny Mudie

MG Mate

  1. Kay Bowden
  2. Maggie Head
  3. Trish Ashton

Overall Clubman

  1. Denny Bowden (name to go on the Club Honour Board)
  2. Charlie Head
  3. Ian Ashton

Congratluations to all the winners for 2023 & remember....

... if you drive an MG you're already a Winner!

 

 

 

Annual Concours 2023 Results

CLASS1st PLACE2nd PLACE3rd PLACE
MG Pre WarRobert Gibson
MG TFDenny BowdenJohn & Una GrecoRoss Kirby
MG Y TypesElliot BurnsBruce Melville
MG MagnettePhil PowellNeville Schofield
MGA RoadsterJohn Fraser-EastonAndrew GowansCenny Wagemaker
MGA Twin CamLeo Pinczewski
MG MidgetBev Jones
MGB MkI RoadsterJohn MortonSteve Jones
MGB MkII RoadsterAlan WylieJohn LongriggGreg Jenkins
MGB L RoadsterDon NobleDoug CampbellGary Muirhead
MGB Rubber Nose RoadsterPeter Le BretonBill VanDerVeenGraham Haywood
MGB GT MkI & IIMatt BlanchDave Young
MGB L GTLouis IppolitoJames HancockAlastair Leask
MGB GT Rubber NoseHoward White
MGB GT V8Don NobleNoel Armstrong
MG RV8Jim Dolbel
MGFLyall ClarkeJeffrey LauffAnne Pettigrew
MGTFArthur Nichols
MG RacingPhil PowellAustin Blanch
Non MarqueAlan BlanchRobert DevereauxPeter Buckley
OUTRIGHT TROPHIES
Outright Pre-MGAMG TF – Denny Bowden
Outright Post TF up to & incl. MGB Rubber NoseMGB GT V8 – Don Noble
Outright Post MGB Rubber NoseMG RV8 – Jim Dolbel