NOTICES & CALENDAR

1. Sadly we note the passing of long time Club member, office holder and MG enthusiast DREN ERRINGTON. We will very much miss Dren's MG knowledge, and the warmth of his friendship.

Our thoughts are with Di and family at this time.

As in last Saturday's Press notice:

"As per Dren's wishes, a private family service has been held. A memorial service to celebrate Dren's life and the Marque of Friendship will be held at The Vines Club, 651 Pound Rd, Yaldhurst, on August 22, at 2.00pm. Please feel free to bring your MG."

2. Next club night is our AGM - 4th Sept.

a. Interested in joining our active club committee?

For a nomination form, or any questions - please contact Paul (President) or Miles (Secretary). Nominations are required by Tuesday 1st September.

b. AGM Agenda

- Annual reports

- Election of committee and officers

- General business. Issues - contact Secretary Miles or President Paul by end of August.

Paul - paulmcw16@gmail.com, 022 166 4578

Miles - mgcccanterbury@gmail.com

3. A friendly reminder ...

Club Membership Renewal  (to June 30 2027)

Annual Club Membership remains at $70

- includes partner and your children (U18).

Click here for 2026/7 Membership payment details.

Unsure if you have already paid? Check past bank statements for the $70 payment.

4. Chrome MG NZ Grill Badges ($55) and MG Canterbury Windscreen Transfers ($5) have just been received. Only 14 of the grill badges left.

Collection at a coming event, or from Northwood.

To order, or queries - paulmcw16@gmail.com

5. Two date changes (as in calendar below)

Prizegiving has moved from Oct. to Nov. Club Night.

November MMM Run is now a week later.

6. Bookings required or limited places - full details below ....

* 19th Aug. - Astronomy Evening - booking required. Just 4 places left.

* 16th, 17th Sept. - Hanmer - 2 hotel rooms left.

* Swap Meet - interested in having your car join others on the MG display site for one or more days? Contact Tony or Grant - see below.

* Westport Show Weekend trip - 13-15th Nov. - details below.

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COMING EVENTS

Sporty Notices, club website or contact organiser for any changes.

WED. 19th AUGUST - MMM Run

10.30am - from The Peg

Ruapuna Raceway. Bring your picnic.

$15/car provides 5 laps of the Ruapuna circuit - max. 100kph. Please bring money/cash. As always, you are welcome to come just for the picnic - no charge.

Kevin Schroder 027 611 9903, kevinschroder47@gmail.com

Barry Whittle 027 434 5164, maxbar714@gmail.com

WED. 19th AUGUST - Astronomy Evening

7.00 - 9.30pm. Canty. Astronomical Society Observatory.

218 Bells Rd, West Melton.

Conditions allowing - watch Sporty emails for any postponement.

A dark winter evening looking through powerful telescopes and being informed about what you are looking at.

Email your intention to attend to Bob a.s.a.p.. Just 4 places left.

Bring warm clothes & correct money as cash/notes - adults $15, children $10.

Directions:

Allow 30- 45 minutes from Christchurch.

S.Hwy.73 to West Melton

Right at BP Service Station onto Weedons Ross Rd. Travel 2.00km. Caution - 'STOP' sign on this road.

Turn left into Bells Rd.. Travel 2.17km to 218 Bells Rd.

Park on the street - headlights on low beam. Venue on the right.

Bob McIntosh, 021 0871 8057, bobmccat11@gmail.com

SUN. 23rd AUGUST - VCC NZ Daffodil Run

Nationwide classic and vintage car event organised by the Vintage Car Club. A series of short & long runs starting at 5 locations (below), all finishing at the VCC grounds at McLeans Island. Runs leave each location between 10.00 and 10.30am. Afternoon Public Display at McLeans Island from 12.00pm. Coffee available at start points & BBQ lunch can be purchased at VCC Grounds. $10 Vehicle Entry – all fees donated to the local Cancer Society.

The Five Local Starting Points:

* Amberley – Better Half Café - Ashworths Beach Road

* Cashmere Club - Colombo St. or Hunter Tce.

* New Brighton Club - cnr Marine Pde. & Hawke St.

* Rolleston, Council Car Park - Norman Kirk Dr.

* Rangiora – Southbrook Park Car Park - South Belt

FRI. 4th SEPTEMBER - Club Night, Buffet Dinner & AGM

7pm for 7.30pm buffet meal - Richmond Club - $35p.p..

Annual General Meeting

Always a social, fun and informative MG evening.

For catering we do need to know who is coming. If not phoned by a committee member over the weekend before and you wish to attend email or text (not phone) Secretary Miles before 8pm Monday prior to the club night.

Miles Winter mgcccanterbury@gmail.com or text 021 344 883 (not phone)

# SUN. 13th SEPTEMBER - Nelson Group Gathering

Lunch at Melrose House - central Nelson

(See Geoff Broadhead's email - 4th August)

# Nelson Coffee Mornings - usually 2nd Tues of month.

geoffbroadhead01@gmail.com

WED. 16th & THURS. 17th SEPTEMBER

MMM Run - 'Over-nighter' to Hanmer

-staying at the Drifters Inn Hanmer Springs 03 315 7554.

$160 - $180 per room. Only 2 rooms remain available.

Book directly with Andy at the motel and identify as MG Car Club members.

On this occasion those on the run will all be staying at the Drifters Inn as we will be dining-in, using their lovely lounge with open fire.

Simple lunch of soup, roll, tea and coffee en route at the Greta Valley Tavern. Mulled wine on arrival in Hanmer and takeaway evening meal (probably fish and chips, coleslaw) included in the cost of $40p.p. (t.b.c.).

More information to follow but if you book please advise Wendy and Steve by email kaserw@xtra.co.nz

SUN. 27th SEPTEMBER - Spring Garden Run

Details to follow.

FRI. 2nd OCTOBER - Club Night & Buffet Dinner

7pm for 7.30pm buffet meal - Richmond Club - $35p.p..

A fun, social and informative evening.

Note: Prizegiving is now the November club night.

FRI. 9th - SUN. 11th OCTOBER - VCC Swap Meet

McLeans Island

Interested in having your car join others on the MG display site for one or more days? Contact Tony Reid or Grant Sutherland

Grant 021 361 747 sutherlandgj@gmail.com

Tony 021 243 7412 frameandreid@gmail.com

WED. 21st OCTOBER - MMM Run

A relaxed mid-week drive to a picnic spot, sometimes visiting a place of interest.

FRI. 6th NOVEMBER - Club Night, Buffet Dinner, Prizegiving

7pm for 7.30pm buffet meal - Richmond Club - $35p.p..

Prizegiving - a fun evening recognising achievement.

FRI. 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 wander and explore locally.

You will arrange your own accomodation in Westport - there are plenty of motels etc.. When you have booked accomodation please email Leanne so she knows you will be part of the trip.

More details to follow. Do think about being part of what will be a fun MG Club trip/adventure to the lovely West Coast.

Leanne & Mike Purcell, leanneandmike@xtra.co.nz

SUN. 22nd NOVEMBER - Motorkhana

WED. 25th NOVEMBER - MMM Run

A relaxed mid-week drive to a picnic spot, sometimes visiting a place of interest.

FRI. 11th DECEMBER - MG Club Christmas Dinner

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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 , 021 216 7640

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.

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.