NOTICES & CALENDAR
1. Club Membership Renewal (to June 30th 2027)
ANNUAL CLUB MEMBERSHIP remains at $70
- includes partner and your children (U18).
Click here for 2026/7 Membership payment details.
2. Bookings required or limited places - full details below ....
* 28th June - Walking Trial - bookings & changes by Wed. 25th June
- further details just added below.
* 19th Aug. - Astronomy Evening - booking required, limited places
* 16th, 17th Sept. - Hanmer - ONLY 4 hotel rooms left
3. Nelson Group MG Run
Watch for details of the August run (probably 2nd Aug.). Geoff Broadhead (email below) would welcome feedback and ideas - see his email 17th June.
# Nelson MGers Coffee Mornings - usually 2nd Tues. of month. geoffbroadhead01@gmail.com
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COMING EVENTS
Sporty Notices, club website or organiser for any changes.
SUN. 28th JUNE -
Winter Breakfast & optional Walking Trial
9am - Crate and Barrel Hotel, Leeston
Something from the past, fun and different ...
With the shortest day now past, here is a very good reason to rug up warm and drive your MG on uncrowded roads. Enjoy a morning run through Canterbury countryside to Leeston for a warming 9am breakfast with friends.
Further details ....
Breakfast at the Crate & Barrel will be a buffet. $25 p.p.. The usual hot water, tea & coffee are included, with espresso coffee etc. an additional charge.
Be there at 9.00am for 9.15am breakfast service.
You may begin the trial route in your own time after enjoying breakfast. The walk is under 1km on pavement and should take less that 60 mins to get through the questions. Your results will be marked back at the Hotel, with a bottle of wine for the winner (donated by the Hotel owners). Nb: the Trial is optional.
"Be prepared for a slow observant stroll that engages you inner child's curiosity".
Further bookings or changes to numbers must be to Sandra by this Wednesday (24th). Text or email Sandra a.s.a.p. -
framereid229@gmail.com or 0223022622.
FRI. 3rd JULY - Club Night & Buffet Dinner
7pm for 7.30 buffet ($35) - Richmond Club
Rocker Box racing!!
If you have a Rocker Box racer bring it along. If not, enjoy being a spectator/supporter.
Click here - What is Rocker Box racing?
Click here - Rocker Box Racing rules
Rocker Box queries:
Bob McIntosh 021 0871 8057, bobmccat11@gmail.com
Grant Sutherland 021 361 747
For catering we do need to know you are coming. If not phoned by a committee member and you wish to attend email or text (not phone) Secretary Miles before 8pm the Monday before (June 29th).
Miles Winter mgcccanterbury@gmail.com or text 021 344 883 (not phone)
WED. 15th JULY - no MMM Run
The Sunday Snow Run (see below) is replacing this month's MMM Run.
SUN. 19th JULY - Snow Run
Will be to the Little River Inn. Those attending will need to pre-order from the menu and pre-pay to the club account.
Details on the menu and cost in the next Sporty Notice.
SUN. 2nd AUGUST - Winter Woolies
Ferrymead Open Day
"On Sunday 2nd August, the MG Car Club will be visiting Ferrymead Heritage Park with a display of classic and modern MGs. Stop by to admire these iconic vehicles and meet the enthusiasts who keep them on the road."
Click here for coming Ferrymead events.
Mulled wine ... etc...
More details to follow.
FRI. 7th AUGUST - Club Night & Buffet Dinner
7pm for 7.30 buffet meal - Richmond Club
WED. 19th AUGUST - MMM Run
A relaxed drive to a picnic spot, sometimes visiting a place of interest.
On this occasion to Ruapuna for some circuits of the track, and picnic. Details to follow.
WED. 19th AUGUST - Astronomy Evening
West Melton Observatory
- subject to a clear night sky
A few years back we were hosted by the Canty. Astronomical Society - an evening greatly enjoyed. A dark winter evening of looking through powerful telescopes and being informed about what we were looking at. This year another opportunity - subject to it being a clear evening.
Ony 45 places - email intention to attend to Bob a.s.a.p. to ensure your place. $15 for each adult and $10 for a child - this cash will be collected on the evening.
Bob McIntosh 021 0871 8057, bobmccat11@gmail.com
WED. 16th & THURS. 17th SEPTEMBER
- MMM Run - 'over-nighter' Hanmer
- staying at Drifters Inn Hanmer Springs. 03 315 7554 $160 – $180 per room.
Book directly with Andy at the motel and identify as MG Car Club members.
Numbers are limited to the guests staying at Drifters Inn as we will be dining in, using their lovely lounge with the open fire for the evening. Only 4 rooms now remain available.
Simple lunch of soup, roll, tea and coffee en route at the Greta Valley Tavern, mulled wine on arrival and takeaway evening meal (probably fish and chips, coleslaw) included in the cost of $40.00 per person (t.b.c.).
More information to follow but if you book, please advise Wendy and Steve by email, kaserw@xtra.co.nz .
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FRID. 13th - SUN. 15th NOVEMBER
SHOW WEEKEND RUN to WESTPORT
We leave from the same point and evening meals will be together – a drive to Denniston is planned and there will be plenty of time to explore locally.
Those on the trip will arrange their own accommodation in Westport – there are plenty of motels etc..
More details to follow - but in the meantime put Canterbury Show Weekend aside on your calendar so you are available to be part of what will be a fun trip/adventure to the lovely West Coast.
Leanne & Mike Purcell leanneandmike@xtra.co.nz
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Dates for 2027 Calendar
1. Pre-56 '50th Anniv. National Rally' -
Ashburton - 6th - 10th March, 2027
MGAs and earlier
Matthew Reid, matthew.reid.nz@gmail.com, 021 7649
2. Levels Track Day -
Timaru - Saturday 13th March, 2027
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MG CAR CLUB HOMEPAGE
mgcarclubcanterbury.nz or Click here
Email: mgcccanterbury@gmail.com
MG CLUB (CANTY) BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS:
02-0865-0020158-00
M G Car Club (South Island Centre)
Note: there is a space between the 'M' and the 'G' - without this the bank is likely to say you have not got an exact account name match.
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