EVENT CALENDAR 

Before attending any event please refer to this website or our Facebook page for updates on meetings as locations and times may change.

 

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2025 Social Events Summary

 

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JULY 2025

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TUESDAY, 1st JULY 2025

OASIS RUN

Christmas In July Lunch. Wilberforce? I can’t confirm booking until 1st June  Refer to MCC or CMC website for the latest details: https://www.councilofmotorclubs.org.au/ Les. 9838 8063 m: 0418 973 866 

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MONDAY, 7th JULY 2025

COMMITTEE MEETING 

The Committee meets in the Glass room at Silverwater Hotel, Silverwater Rd, Silverwater. If you have any matters for discussion by committee, forward your request to the Club Secretary or call your favourite committee member. Meetings commence at 7pm Please check the Club's website or Facebook page for any updates

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FRIDAY, 11th JULY 2025

GENERAL MEETING

All members and friends are invited to attend our Club's General Meetings. Meeting at Vikings Sports Club, 35 Quarry Road, Dundas Valley. Meetings commence at 7:30pm  Dinner is available in the Club’s Bistro from 5.30pm  Please note: If you intend to come along for dinner please RSVP to Rob Weir for a reservation in the Bistro. email: robertweir@optusnet.com.au or ph 0418161918 Plenty of parking. Please check the Club's website and Facebook page for any updates Gus Staunton points

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SUNDAY 13th JULY 2025

WINTER RUN TO SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS

The Mini Car Club members will enjoy a cruise along the Mini friendly back roads from Sydney to Mittagong before reaching our destination for lunch at Mittagong RSL. Convoy: Meet at McDonalds, Edmondson Park, Cnr Camden Valley Way and Gellibrand Road, 9:00am for 9:30am departure. We will avoid the main Motorway and travel down Camden Valley way and the Old Hume Highway through Picton, Bargo to Mittagong. Please note this is a pre booked event and I will require RSVP by Thursday 10th July  Please enter you details into this Online Form OR For more information and to confirm you will be attending please contact Michael Benton 0411019112 or email: social@miniclub.com.au   Social permit Event no. 5,938 with Motorsport Australia Gus Staunton points

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SUNDAY 13th JULY 2025

NSW KHANACROSS SERIES

Awaba Dirt Westlakes Auto Car Club Kristen Hadley. 0423 170 259

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WEDNESDAY, 16th JULY 2025

MINI ENTHUSIASTS MEETING

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SUNDAY 27th JULY 2025

NSW MOTORKHANA CHAMPIONSHIP

Nirimba Tarmac Mini Car Club of NSW Ron Adlam 0427 043 854 Check our Club's website for details closer to the date. We will need officials. If you can please help contact Ron

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AUGUST 2025

 

MONDAY, 4TH AUGUST 2025

COMMITTEE MEETING 

  The Committee meets in the Glass room at Silverwater Hotel, Silverwater Rd, Silverwater. If you have any matters for discussion by committee, forward your request to the Club Secretary or call your favourite committee member. Meetings commence at 7p Dinner is available in the Club’s Bistro from 5.30pm Please note: If you intend to come along for dinner please RSVP to Rob Weir for a reservation in the Bistro. email: robertweir@optusnet.com.au or ph 0418 161 918 Please check the Club's website or Facebook page for any updates

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TUESDAY, 5TH AUGUST 2025

OASIS RUN

Lindt Chocolate Factory Outlet Visit *Confirmed*16 Hollingsworth Rd. Marsden Park. Plenty of on site parking.  Refer to MCC or CMC website for the latest details: https://www.councilofmotorclubs.org.au/ Les. 9838 8063 m: 0418 973 866 

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FRIDAY, 8TH AUGUST 2025

GENERAL MEETING

All members and friends are invited to attend our Club's General Meetings. Meeting at Vikings Sports Club, 35 Quarry Road, Dundas Valley. Meetings commence at 7:30pm  Dinner is available in the Club’s Bistro from 5.30pm  Please note: If you intend to come along for dinner please RSVP to Rob Weir for a reservation in the Bistro. email: robertweir@optusnet.com.au or ph 0418161918 Plenty of parking. Please check the Club's website and Facebook page for any updates Gus Staunton points

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SATURDAY & SUNDAY 9th/10th AUGUST 2025

RYLSTONE CLASSIC

This FREE two-day event is for Mini owners and enthusiasts with other classic vehicles accepted upon application. The 2025 Rylstone Classic encompasses a range of novelty activities and will be conducted at a leisurely pace, befitting the vintage of our vehicles. With an overnight stay in wine country, the Rylstone Classic has grown over the past decade to become one of Australia's marquee events for Mini enthusiasts, and one of the largest gatherings of Classic Minis in the Southern Hemisphere. The field should arrive at Worthington MINI Garage Kangoo Road, Kariong from 8am, with the briefing commencing at 10am.  Keep up to date here: http://www.rylstoneclassic.com/  or on their Facebook page. See page 23 of the East west magazine for more info. OR  https://www.rylstoneclassic.com/    Social Permit Event no. 6005 with Motorsport Australia. Gus Staunton Points

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SUNDAY 17TH AUGUST 2025

SHANNONS SYDNEY CLASSIC

Sydney Motorsport Park, Eastern Creek.   Presented by the Council of Motor Clubs (CMC). Gates open at 7am and we would like all our cars in position by 8:30am.  Please ensure your entry sticker is on the windscreen. Please wear your Mini Car Club of NSW shirts and jackets. For more info please contact Joe Zulian 0439 485 352 (or refer to article on page 11) General Admission at the gate (16+) $25 , children 16 are free with a paying adult (18+)   Gus Staunton Points

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WEDNESDAY, 20TH AUGUST 2025

MINI ENTHUSIASTS MEETING

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SUNDAY 23RD AUGUST 2025

NSW KHANACROSS SERIES

Awaba Dirt - 2pm Start Westlakes Auto Car Club Kristen Hadley. 0423 170 259

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Thursday 21st - Sunday 24th August 2025

International Mini Meet

Sussex England Laughton Showground, Lewes East Sussex "Official Mini Car Club of NSW group" Representatives of the Mini Car Club of NSW will again be attending this 4 day event along with about 6-7000 other Mini owners and enthusiasts from all over the world. (see page 10 of the Winter East West magazine) If you would like to be part of our group then please contact Michael Benton 0411 019 112 or Rob Weir 0418 161 918 for more information.

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SUNDAY 31ST AUGUST 2025

MCC MOTORKHANA CHAMPIONSHIP 

Open to financial Mini Car Club of NSW members The Club Motorkhana grounds are on the banks of the Colo River, 370 Lower Colo Road, Lower Portland  Gates open 8am, Scrutineering from 8.30am, Drivers briefing 9.45am  Events start 10am The events will be run on a grass surface. No rally, hand cuts or mud and snow tyres etc. Secretary Glynis Heydon 0408 865 955 Motorsport Australia permits to be obtained, and the Supp Regs will be available from Glynis Please check the Club's website or Facebook page for any updates Drivers & Motorkhana points. Gus Staunton points.

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SUNDAY 31ST AUGUST 2025

MINIS IN THE GONG ANNUAL SHOW N SHINE

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SEPTEMBER 2025

 

PERPETUAL TROPHIES

To ALL members who have a perpetual trophy for 2024/25 please make arrangements for them to be returned to Phil Boyd by the General meeting on 12th September 2025. Thank You! 

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TUESDAY, 2ND SEPTEMBER 2025

OASIS RUN

Refer to MCC or CMC website for the latest details: https://www.councilofmotorclubs.org.au/ Les. 9838 8063 m: 0418 973 866 

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SUNDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 2025

FATHERS DAY 

Happy fathers day to all our Dads

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MONDAY, 8TH SEPTEMBER 2025

COMMITTEE MEETING 

  The Committee meets in the Glass room at Silverwater Hotel, Silverwater Rd, Silverwater. If you have any matters for discussion by committee, forward your request to the Club Secretary or call your favourite committee member. Meetings commence at 7pm, Dinner is available in the Club’s Bistro from 5.30pm Please note: If you intend to come along for dinner please RSVP to Rob Weir for a reservation in the Bistro. email: robertweir@optusnet.com.au or ph 0418161918 Please check the Club's website or Facebook page for any updates

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FRIDAY, 12TH SEPTEMBER 2025

GENERAL MEETING

All members and friends are invited to attend our Club's General Meetings. Meeting at Vikings Sports Club, 35 Quarry Road, Dundas Valley. Meetings commence at 7:30pm  Dinner is available in the Club’s Bistro from 5.30pm  Please note: If you intend to come along for dinner please RSVP to Rob Weir for a reservation in the Bistro. email: robertweir@optusnet.com.au or ph 0418161918 Plenty of parking. Please check the Club's website and Facebook page for any updates Gus Staunton points

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SUNDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2025

ALL BRITISH DAY 2025

HAWKESBURY SHOWGROUND The annual All British Day will be held at Hawkesbury Showground, Racecourse Road, Clarendon. This event is the annual Show and Shine for the Mini Car Club of NSW so clean and polish up your Mini or MINI and come along for a great day with prizes and trophies awarded for various categories. Free entry for Mini Car Club of NSW members. Our Club has again purchased a block of $10 entry tickets which for members are free. Free entry for spectators Gates open at 7:30am with the aim to have all cars in place by 9.00am. Note: We are looking for a couple of entry marshals if you can help.  Entry for all competitors and spectators is via the main Entrance from Racecourse Road. For more information or to arrange for your entry ticket please contact Bruce Keyvar 0417049625.  Or register online via: https://miniclub.com.au/all-british-day-2025/

1- Morris 850, Mini Minor, Mini Deluxe, Mini Matic, Mini K,

2- Cooper, Cooper S,

3- Clubman all models, including GT,

4- Commercials, Vans, Pick-ups  & Variants,

5- Mokes,

6- Best Modified, Competition,

7- Post 1980 – 2000 Minis, including Rover and JDM,

8- Most Original and Unrestored, 9- BMW Minis

  Social Permit Event no. 6006 with Motorsport Australia. Gus Staunton Points  

WEDNESDAY, 17TH SEPTEMBER 2025

MINI ENTHUSIASTS MEETING

SUNDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER 2025

PHIL BRIGGS RUN

  This year our annual run is to Grey Gums Cafe for lunch. Meet at McDonald’s McGrath’s Hill, Cnr Groves Ave and Windsor Rd, McGrath’s Hill 10.00pm for 10.30pm departure. For more information or to confirm you will be attending please contact Ian Thompson 0409041166. Please note this is a pre booked event and will require RSVP to Ian by Tuesday 16th September 2025   Social Permit Event no. 6007 with Motorsport Australia. Gus Staunton points

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OCTOBER 2025

 

MONDAY, 6TH OCTOBER 2023

COMMITTEE MEETING

  The Committee meets in the Glass room at Silverwater Hotel, Silverwater Rd, Silverwater. Meetings commence at 7pm Dinner is available in the Club’s Bistro from 5.30pm Please note: If you intend to come along for dinner please RSVP to Rob Weir for a reservation in the Bistro. email: robertweir@optusnet.com.au or ph 0418161918 Please check the Club's website or Facebook page for any updates  

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TUESDAY, 7TH OCTOBER 2024

OASIS RUN

Refer to CMC website for the latest details: https://www.councilofmotorclubs.org.au/ Bookings Les. 9838 8063 m: 0418 973 866   

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FRIDAY, 10TH OCTOBER 2025

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

All members and friends are invited to come along to the Club’s Annual General Meeting which will be at the Vikings Sports Club, 35 Quarry Road, Dundas Valley  Meeting will commence at 7:30pm Presentation of Annual trophies and Service awards followed by the election of the 2025 Committee.  If you would like to become more involved with our Club then please contact Rob Weir for a nomination form prior to the meeting. email robertweir@optusnet.com.au or ph 0418161918 Plenty of parking. Dinner is available in the Club’s Bistro from 5.30pm Please note: If you intend to come along for dinner please RSVP to Rob Weir for a reservation in the Bistro. email: robertweir@optusnet.com.au or ph 0418161918 Please check the website and Facebook page for any updates Gus Staunton Points

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SATURDAY 11TH – SUNDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2025

BATHURST 1000

   

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WEDNESDAY, 15TH OCTOBER 2025

MINI ENTHUSIASTS MEETING

 

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SATURDAY- SUNDAY 18-19TH OCTOBER 2025

BATHURST/KANDOS WEEKEND

Enjoy a weekend driving your mini on the back roads from Sydney via Oberon to Bathurst for a lap around the famous track followed by an overnight stay at Kandos on Saturday.    Meet at McDonald’s March Street, Richmond 8.00am for 8.30am departure. Please note this is a pre booked event and Joe requires RSVP at least by 10th October 2025 For more information about the event and accommodation details and to confirm you will be attending please contact Joe Zulian 0439 485 352   Social Permit Event no. 6008 with Motorsport Australia. Gus Staunton Points

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SUNDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2025

MCC MOTORKHANA CHAMPIONSHIP 

Open to financial Mini Car Club of NSW members The Club Motorkhana grounds are on the banks of the Colo River, 370 Lower Colo Road, Lower Portland  Gates open 8am, Scrutineering from 8.30am, Drivers briefing 9.45am  Events start  10am The events will be run on a grass surface. No rally, hand cuts or mud and snow tyres etc. Secretary Glynis Heydon 0408 865 955 Motorsport Australia permits to be obtained and the Supp Regs will be available from Glynis Please check the Club's website or Facebook page for any updates Drivers & Motorkhana points. Gus Staunton points.

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Other Events of Interest                                                                                      

ALL THESE EVENTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO ANY RESTRICTIONS OR RULES THAT ARE IN PLACE AT THE TIME *CLUBS ARE NOW ASKING ME TO CONFIRM BOOKING NUMBERS PRIOR TO OUR ATTENDANCE. PLEASE HELP ME BY BOOKING IN PRIOR TO BOOKING CUT OFF DATE* DETAILS & BOOKINGS:

Minis in the Gong Runs

If you own a Mini or a Mini Variant, or a BMW MINI you will be more than welcome to accompany any of our events. You don’t have to be in the Gong to join in. We regularly see ACT, Sydney & Southern Highlands cars. There are no membership or joining fees as MITG is this website, and that is all it is.

For more information on upcoming events please view the online Calendar on their website:

Start: 8:30am, Key Batteries, Cnr, Mt Keira Rd & Abercrombie St, West Wollongong. 8th June - Long Run - Winter Classic - Nat Pk. Maianbar. 6th July - Short Run - Sublime Point, Darkes Forest Bulli Tops 3rd August - Annual Show. ...to be confirmed 9-10th August – Rylstone Classic 14th Sept - All British Day

www.minisinthegong.com.au

Please always check the website events calendar before attending for any updates, changes or cancellations. Info and events are also posted under the “Events” section of their Facebook page:

www.facebook.com/minisinthegong/

Phill Boye: 0429 671 649

IMPORTANT: Due to a variety of circumstances e.g. poor weather, road closures, time, lack of numbers or vehicle breakdowns, we may need to change or cancel a planned route or meeting point at the last minute. On these occasions we will try to post in the forum and/or on Facebook, however this is not always possible.

Therefore if you DO intend to meet us along the route somewhere, please let us know by making a post in the General Forum or on Facebook. This way we can try and let you know if there is a last minute change to plans.

Contact Phill Boye 0429 671 649

Please note that all Minis in the Gong events are now on our Gus Staunton Points.

Mini Car Club members please remember to sign the attendance sheet.

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Sydney Minis Monthly Meet Up!

Second Wednesday of the Month (SWOM)

Paddy’s Brewery 268 Parramatta Road, Flemington We meet on the Second Wednesday of each Month at 7:30pm for a light meal and the people who attend then decide on the destination for a short cruise and photo opportunity. There is plenty of parking available within view of the bistro courtyard. Keep up to date via the website www.sydneyMinis.com or Facebook page

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Minis on the Coast – Monthly cruises

Minis on The Coast is a social car group for Mini owners and Mini fans based on the NSW Central Coast.

All Mini models are welcome from classic through to the latest. 

We meet on the 2nd Monday of the month,

Contact: (Floyd) 0407 928 473 

Sunday events for Winter  See our Facebook page under EVENTS : https://www.facebook.com/groups/582544035123221 29 June: 'Cruise ‘n’ Lunch' Last Sunday OTM - 12:30pm @ Pizza Peddlers & Bar @ Ettalong Beach.   20 July: 'Christmas in July' lunch. 12 noon @ Angel Sussurri Restaurant, Yarramalong (Must RSVP)  21 August: 'Cruise 'n' Lunch' Last Sunday OTM  - 12:30pm @ Common Grounds Morpeth (Mini Car Club of NSW club plated cars can attend these events) Jennifer Thorn, 0411 038 927 Please refer to our Facebook page “Minis on the Coast” for the latest event details and updates.   

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1st Sunday of the month

Auto Brunch St Ives showground

Held at the picturesque St Ives Showgrounds, Mona Vale road,

Updates are on their Facebook page, Auto Brunch NSSCC

For further information and update please contact the North Shore Sporting Car Club.

Last Sunday of the month

Cars & Coffee Southern Highlands NSW

Roll up and check out the array of classic and vintage cars on display.. Hot Rods, classics, vintage, veteran , sports cars and more! 8am - 11am every last Sunday of the month Everyone is welcome, whether you bring your own classic car or just want to chat to fellow enthusiasts! Contact Grant Freeman ph 0422538539

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Second Sunday of every 2nd month (August 14th 2022, October, December 11th, etc)

Cars and Coffee- Menai

Second Sunday of every second month (August 14th 2022, October, December 11th, etc) Just a gathering of car folk early on a Sunday morning to grab a coffee and chat about our cars! Menai cars and coffee is now being held on the First Sunday of every second month .Just had the last one last Sunday (Feb 2nd 2020) more info can be found on the menai cars and coffee Facebook page . Steam Brothers Coffee and Six Shooter Coffee at Menai Central. To stay up to date with any upcoming events, like our Facebook page. “cars and coffee menai” carsandcoffeemenai

Would love to have more minis!

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third Sunday of every month

Classic Cars & Coffee  Rouse Hill - Supercheap

All Pre-1992 classic, Muscle cars, Hot rods, Vintage etc. owners,

Great venue, free admission and dust free environment

Meets starts 6:30am -9:30am

3rd Sunday - Supercheap Car Park

Commercial Rd, Rouse Hill

There will coffee vans, and scrumptious Bacon & Egg rolls

For further information & details https://www.facebook.com/ClassicCarsandCoffeeRousehill

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Please note that all convoys may not be published in the Clubs East West magazine and if you would like to participate please refer to updates on our web page www.miniclub.com.au or our face book page to get the latest convoy details. It is important to check for additional events or updated details on our web page or contact the event organiser prior to attending. All events published on this website or Facebook page are eligible for Mini Car Club historic or modified club plated cars to attend without requiring an entry into your logbook.. Please ensure you have a copy of the event details with you in the car.