NOTICES & CALENDAR
#. Sunday 28th June - Walking Trial
last chance ....
Bookings & Changes needed TODAY (Wed) to Sandra
- details below.
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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. MMM Run Answers ....
Many thanks to David & Maryon for a great run last Wednesday.
Congratulations to Crystal and Stuart who arrived at The Thirsty Acres 'debrief' with the most correct answers.
The questions and answers:
What year did The Sterling Clubhouse open? 2026
What is manufactured here? Suttons - tools, clotheslines, ...
What was Bells? Railway siding
How long is this bridge? est. 300m
What was not welcome in Loburn? Landfill
Who plays rugby here? Ashley Rugby Club
This road leads to Wonderland? Alice Pass Rd
Previous use of buildings at Ashley Gorge Motorcamp? School (Oxford)
This road changed its name in WW2? German Rd
When was the old Oxford jail constructed? 1879
You could hitch your horse here? West Oxford Hotel
How many seats are there in the bus shelter? 3
What would you expect to find at pataka kai? Community food donations
Where and when? Woodstock (Rd), 1969
Event at Waimak Gorge bridge 13.2.1933? Last train across the bridge
How many bridges more than 100m long did you cross? 5
3. 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 - see previous Sporty notice.
* 16th, 17th Sept. - Hanmer - ONLY 4 hotel rooms left - see previous Sporty notice.
4. 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.
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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)
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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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