MG CLUB EVENTS
*. DATES and DEADLINES
- June 4th for paying $30 to club account for the next Club Night at Eliza's Manor - which is on a Sunday (see 3.)
- June 30th - date for payment of annual club subscription for 2022/23. $70 to club account. Invoice with coming MaG.
*. OUR WEBSITE HOMEPAGE
- now includes photos from this year’s Pre-56 in Blenheim and results, photos and a video from the Club's Levels Track Day.
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1. KING'S BIRTHDAY RUN - Sat. June 3rd
Cashmere Club - 10.30am
A relaxed 'long weekend', Saturday, meander for those interested.
B.Y.O. morning tea - will be at the The Sign of the Bellbird. Bring your chair, your thermos for your hot drink, your ginger nuts (?) ... and coat, it might be chilly.
.... Gebbies Pass, Lyttelton, Evans Pass and then Godley Head (challenging but sealed road) and/or Summit Road (be aware of cyclists) and/or Taylors Mistake (a nice winding road) or explore Sumner Village - your choice.
No picnic lunch gathering but there are takeaway/café options in Sumner and Ferrymead - where we end up.
Paul & Serena McWilliam 03 981 1592, 022 166 4578
2N. NELSON RUN - Sun. June 4th
to Mapua - where the Nelson Group gathered for the first time a year ago.
See email for details. Kay & Dave Clausen dmkeclausen@xtra.co.nz
3. CLUB NIGHT - Sun. June 11th
Eliza's Manor 6pm - meal 6.30pm
The Richmond Club is unavailable so something different for Club Night - different venue, different day, different time, different cost! A fun and social evening.
There will be no phone call from a committee member on this occasion.
Payment of $30p.p. must be made to the club account by Monday June 5th - including name. If you want a small dessert - an extra $5 paid on the evening.
Leonid & Elena Itskovich 022 088 0937I
4. HANMER SPRINGS TRIP -
Meet at the Peg at 11.15am.
Wed. 28th June returning 29th ... or 30th if staying 2 nights.
Leisurely run to Hanmer. Stop on way for “hot soup & roll” lunch . Approx. $16 pp..
Accomm. at Drifters Inn opposite the pools. Varying rooms available, $140-$165 per night. For reduced rate you MUST book by phone on 03 315 7554, ask for Andy. Identify as an MG group member. Rates not available on booking platforms. Limited rooms still available. Indicate if staying one or two nights.
Happy hour, roaring fire, cosy lounge after check in. BYO wine, nibbles etc.. Glasses, crockery, cutlery all available in fully equipped kitchen for guest use.
Dinner on Wed. at 'Salt and Pepper'. Set price for 2 courses approx. $45 pp.. Breakfast available Thurs. - prices as on menu.
While in Hanmer: chat, soak in pools, shop, walk, happy hours, spa treatments, biking, hiking, golf, relaxing etc. Organised walk to see amazing carvings in the forest Thurs.a.m.. Conical Hill afternoon walk for those keen.
AA members - 20% discount at pools and MG member discount at Wool Shed and golf course.
Steve & Wendy Brown 021 040 0196, 03 338 2494
5. CLUB NIGHT - Fri. July 7th
RIchmond Club 7pm - meal 7.30pm
Watch or be part of the annual Rocker Box Racing competition - great fun with home-constructed model racers. Questions - G. Sutherland
Meal at 7.30pm after paid for ($35), drinks ordered, table chosen and chat. A fun, social and informative evening.
If not phoned by a committee member and you wish to attend contact Jenny before mid-day the Wednesday prior as catering numbers are needed.
Jenny Steere 03 365 0151, 021 188 4153
6. MMM RUN - Wed. July 19th
The Peg Hotel - 10.30am
Roger & Dael Foy
7. SNOW RUN - Sun. July 30th
Kevin & Judith Shroder
8. CLUB NIGHT - August date and venue t.b.c.
9. MMM RUN - Wed. August 16th
Kevin Shroder & Barry Whittle
10. WINTER WOOLIES - Sun. Aug 27th
Mulled wine at Ferrymead
Sandra Frame & Tony Reid
11. CLUB NIGHT & AGM - Fri. September 1st
RIchmond Club 7pm - meal 7.30pm
12. MMM RUN - Wed. September 20th
Daffodil gardens
Ken & Kathy Frost
13. SPRING FORWARD DINNER & PRIZEGIVING
- Sun. 24th September
Date & Venue t.b.c.
14. MOTORKHANA - Sun. Oct 1st
Bob McIntosh
15. CLUB NIGHT - Fri. Oct 6th
RIchmond Club 7pm - meal 7.30pm
16. VCC SWAP MEET - Oct 6 - 8
McLeans Island
Tony Reid & Grant Sutherland
17. MMM RUN - Wed. Oct 18th
Leonid & Elena Itskovich
18. BREAKFAST TRIAL - Sun. Oct 29th
19. CLUB NIGHT - Fri. Nov 3rd
RIchmond Club 7pm - meal 7.30pm
20. MMM RUN - Wed. Nov 8th
Garden run
Grant & Jenny Sutherland
21. SHOW WEEKEND RUN - Nov. 17 - 19th
22. CHRISTMAS DINNER - Sun. 10th Dec.
*. MG IS "FEATURE MARQUE" at 2024 Napier Art Deco Weekend
If you have a pre-1946 MG you will be interested in the 4 days of community and MG Car Clubs of NZ activities. 15th - 18th Feb.. This will be part of the 'MG in NZ' centennial celebrations.
Details - paulmcw16@gmail.com or organiser michael.anderson@xtra.co.nz
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