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.
Morning tea at Culverden - BYO. (The Culverden Bakery is open.)
Lunch at Reefton - BYO. (There are several options to buy your lunch.)
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
​​​​​​​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 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
Fri. 9th April - Club Night
Mon. 12th April - Kimber's birthday 1888
Wed. 21st April - MMM Run
Fri. 7th May - Club Night
Wed. 19th May - MMM Run
Fri. 4th June - Club Night
Wed. 16th June - MMM Run
Thurs. 1st July - start of club financial year - subs due
Fri. 2nd July - Club Night & Rocker Box Racing
Sun 11th July - Winter Woolies Run t.b.c.
Wed. 21st July - MMM Run
Fri. 6th August - Club Night
Wed. 18th August - MMM Run
Sun. 29th August - Snow Run t.b.c.
Fri. 3rd September - Club Night & AGM
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