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MG Car Club (Canterbury) Website: mgcarclubcanterbury.nz

Email: mgcccanterbury@gmail.com

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1. ALL COMING EVENTS - on club homepage - Click here

 

2. EVENTS IN COMING WEEKS - see details below

 

FRI. 6th NOVEMBER - CLUB NIGHT, BUFFET DINNER,  PRIZEGIVING

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

Prizegiving - a fun evening recognising achievement.

As always, for catering we do need to know who is coming. If not phoned by a committee member over this weekend or by early Monday evening, and you wish to attend email or text (not phone) Secretary Miles before 8pm Monday.

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

 

TUES 10th NOVEMBER - NELSON COFFEE MORNING

Joe's Garage - usually 2nd Tues of month

Details - geoffbroadhead01@gmail.com   

 

FRI. 13th - SUN. 15th NOVEMBER

SHOW WEEKEND RUN TO WESTPORT

Fri. 13th - meet 8.45 at The Peg.  Depart 9.15am.

An information sheet will be provided before departing. Evening meals together. A drive to Denniston. Time to wander and explore locally.

Book own accomodation in Westport. Do email Leanne so she knows you are part of the trip!

Leanne & Mike Purcell.  027 454 2370

 

SUN. 22nd NOVEMBER - MOTORKHANA

307 Purchas Rd. Amberley - 1pm briefing.

Midday (12pm) - sausage sizzle, coffee/tea provided.

Test your driving skills around flagged poles on a paddock - lighthearted competition.

Four driving tests - great fun! Timed events - racing against the clock.

NZ Motor Sport fee etc.. $15/competing driver. Non-club members welcome - $20/competitor MG driver. Pay cash at event.

Time keepers, recorders, judges are obviously very welcome.

Errol and Tricia Blatchford's property is 50 minutes from ChCh..

Bob McIntosh - Club Captain - 021 0871 8057. bobmccat11@gmail.com

 

WED. 25th NOVEMBER - MMM RUN 

PICNIC and HISTORY TRIP

Leaving Les Délices French Bakery and Café, West Melton (right at lights, right into shopping centre car park) at 11.15am.

This cafe has genuine French bread and patisserie, as well as great coffee. Try arriving about 10.30am to check it out.

Our picnic and our history talks are at Whitecliffs, 35 - 40 minutes from West Melton. Cost $5 cash per car.

BYO lunch or pick up en route. Toilets and hot water available. Picnic inside Community Hall if wet.

David & Margaret Provan.  021 1841 803, 021 116 1042

 

SUN. 6th DEC. - NELSON RUN

Slip Inn, Havelock

Details - geoffbroadhead01@gmail.com

 

FRI. 11th DEC. - MG CLUB CHRISTMAS DINNER

6.00pm for 7.00 buffet meal ($55) - Richmond Club

A fun, social celebration of Christmas, and the past year.  Enjoy

While not required, do think about wearing some Christmas attire - and it all adds to the colour and enjoyment of the evening - and you may just win a small prize!

Bring $5 or $10 or ... of actual money.  Raffle tickets will be available with winners drawn on the night.

If you are a performer e.g. play an instrument or have an interesting skill, Paul would love to hear from you!!

$55/person with booking required by pre-payment to the Club bank account - no later than Friday 4th December! 

Our bank account:   02-0865-0020158-00  M G Car Club (South Island Centre) .  Please include Name and 'Xmas Dinner'

Paul McWilliam  022 166 4578, 03 981 1592    paulmcw16@gmail.com

 

3.  MEMBER ADVERTS - not usually included in notices

WHITEBAIT !!

We have an active member who is an enthusiastic whitebaiter (remember the donated raffle prizes at last year's Xmas Dinner?). He is making available some of this year's catch at $20 for 250gm.

If you would like to purchase one or more of the 250gm packs ring Leanne. Collection, with cash, is from Sockburn.

Packs can be collected at next Friday's club night but phone Leanne beforehand to place your order. Pay on collection.

Leanne 027 454 2370

 

4. A FILM FOR MOTORING ENTHUSIASTS  Click here

The movie 'Hill' - largely about Damon Hill but including bits about Graham Hill.

 

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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.

 


COMING EVENTS

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


FRI. 6th NOVEMBER - CLUB NIGHT, BUFFET DINNER,  PRIZEGIVING

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

Prizegiving - a fun evening recognising achievement.

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

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


#  TUES 10th NOVEMBER - NELSON COFFEE MORNING

Joe's Garage - usually 2nd Tues of month

Details - geoffbroadhead01@gmail.com   


FRI. 13th - SUN. 15th NOVEMBER

SHOW WEEKEND RUN TO WESTPORT​​​​​​​

Fri. 13th - meet at 8.45 at The Peg.  Depart 9.15am.

An information sheet will be provided before departing.

Evening meals will be together. A drive to Denniston is planned. Plenty of time to wander and explore locally.

Book own accomodation in Westport - plenty of motels etc.. With accomodation booked do email Leanne so she knows you are part of the trip.

Leanne & Mike Purcell.  03 342 4245, 027 454 2370


SUN. 22nd NOVEMBER - MOTORKHANA

307 Purchas Rd. Amberley - 1pm briefing.

Midday (12pm) - sausage sizzle, coffee/tea provided.

Test your driving skills around flagged poles on a paddock - lighthearted competition.

Four driving tests - great fun! Timed events - racing against the clock.

NZ Motor Sport fee etc.. $15/competing driver. Non-club members welcome - $20/competitor MG driver. Pay cash at event.

Time keepers, recorders, judges are obviously very welcome.

Errol and Tricia Blatchford's property is 50 minutes from ChCh..

Bob McIntosh - Club Captain - 021 0871 8057,    bobmccat11@gmail.com

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WED. 25th NOVEMBER - MMM RUN 

Departure 10.30am from Hunter Tce immediately behind Cashmere Club.

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

BYO lunch or pick up en route.  Check website/emails for any changes, or contact organiser.

David & Margaret Provan.  03 339 0222,  021 184 1803


# SUN. 6th DECEMBER - NELSON SUNDAY RUN

Slip Inn, Havelock

Details - geoffbroadhead01@gmail.com


FRI. 11th DECEMBER - MG CLUB CHRISTMAS DINNER

6.00pm for 7.00 buffet meal ($55) - Richmond Club

A fun, social celebration of Christmas, and the past year.  Enjoy

While not required, do think about wearing some Christmas attire - and it all adds to the colour and enjoyment of the evening - and you may just win a small prize!

Bring $5 or $10 or ... of actual money.  Raffle tickets will be available with winners drawn on the night.

If you are a performer e.g. play an instrument or have an interesting skill, Paul would love to hear from you!!

$55/person with booking required by pre-payment to the Club bank account - no later than Friday 4th December! 

Our bank account:   02-0865-0020158-00  M G Car Club (South Island Centre) .  Please include Name and 'Xmas Dinner'

Paul McWilliam  022 166 4578, 03 981 1592    paulmcw16@gmail.com


#  TUES 14th DECEMBER - NELSON COFFEE MORNING

Joes Garage - usually 2nd Tues of month

Details - geoffbroadhead01@gmail.com  ​​​​​​​

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Dates for 2027 Calendar

Fri. 1st January - Banks Pennisula VCC N.Y.Day picnic

Little River


# SUN. 10th JANUARY - NELSON PICNIC RUN​​​​​​​

Details - geoffbroadhead01@gmail.com 


Wed. 20th January - MMM Run


Fri. 22nd January - President's BBQ & Concours

6pm. Cracroft Girl Guide Centre


Fri. 5th February - Club Night


Wed. 17th February - MMM Run


Sund. 28th February - Sunset Run


Fri. 5th March - Club Night


Sat. 6th March - Brit & Euro Classic Car Display


6th - 10th March - Pre-56 National Rally - Ashburton

50th Anniversary - MGAs and earlier.

Matthew Reid, matthew.reid.nz@gmail.com   021 216 7640


Sat. 13th March - Levels Track Day - Timaru

Bob McIntosh - Club Captain - 021 0871 8057​​​​​​​


Wed. 17th March - MMM Run


Sun. 4th April - Last of Summer Wine Run




Welcome!

The MG Car Club Canterbury Centre has its roots in the original 'MG Car Club of New Zealand', formed in 1952 when many of the country's motorsport enthusiasts drove our favourite marque in the shape of TCs, TAs, Ps and Js.

From those early beginnings the NZ Club has devolved into four major Centres, two in the North Island and two in the South.  Each of these Centres is autonomous, organising competitive and social events for members within its regions. Like the 'Crusaders' our region includes Nelson, Marlborough and the West Coast as well as Canterbury. There are also a range of inter-Centre and national activities you are able to enjoy.  And of course, if you are visiting another region you will be most welcome to participate in any of their events, competitive or social.

Like most MG Clubs around the world we are affiliated to the MGCC UK ensuring access to badging, logos and so on.  We also maintain regular contact with a number of Centres in NZ, Australia, the US and the UK to help ensure we offer the best possible benefits and MG enjoyment for all of our members.​

For more detail of what we do, please visit the 'About Us' section.

You'll see our most recent News items below the Slide Show of our current Sponsors .

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SPONSORS

Click for website (not MG Workshop)

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SLIDE SHOWS AND VIDEO

Below we have images from - 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​* 2026 Calendar For photos Click here - select '2025' and then 2026 Calendar​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​*  High Country Rally. More  photos Click Here - select '2025' and then 'High Country Rally"​​​​​​​ 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​* June 2025 Sutton Tools MMM.  More Photos Click Here - Select 2025 and then "Sutton Tools"

* September 2025 Manderley MMM.  (Slide Show in left column) More Photos Click Here - Select 2025 and then "Manderley"

* Spring Forward Lunch, 2025, Ohinetahi .  (Slide Show in left column) More Photos Click Here - Select 2025 and then "Ohinetahi"

* Diamond Harbour MMM.  (Slide Show in left column) More Photos Click Here - Select 2025 and then "Diamond Harbour"

* Kaikoura Run.  (Slide Show in left column) More Photos Click Here - Select 2025 and then "Kaikoura Run"

* Silverstream Reserve MMM.  (Slide Show in left column) More Photos Click Here - Select 2025 and then "Silverstream MMM"

* November Motorkhana.  (Slide Show in left column) More Photos Click Here - Select 2025 and then "November Motorkhana"

*  January 2026 MMM. Photos Click Here - select '2026' and then 'January MMM"​​​​​​​ â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

*  March 2026 MMM. Photos Click Here - select '2026' and then 'March MMM"​​​​​​​ â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

* 2026 Levels Track Day   More photos: Click Here. - Select '2026' and then 'Levels' â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

CLUB LIBRARY


Our Club Librarian, Judith Schroder, has catalogued our collection on line. Click Here to see the current list.

You can get in touch with Judith to request, or offer, books through our CONTACTS link in the Menu at the top of this page.

The Club's scheduled events for each two-month period are here, along with details of other Events we hold.

The Activities the Club holds at a similar time each year are listed here.

You can see and print out a membership form to send or give to our Secretary here.  

Photos from Club events are here. Please send any you'd like to see on the site to David Provan at CONTACTS, above

Website Links

You'll find direct links to several MG organisations here, plus some others we hope will interest you.  Please let the Website Manager (see Contacts) know if you'd like to suggest more.  

If you want to find YouTube videos on your own car (you'll be surprised how many there are), go there and enter the model into the search box.