EVENT CALENDAR
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Please always confirm the event with the organising club.
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This “Calendar of Events” list and the clubs website “Current Events” is the clubs official “Daybook” of events for Historic and Classic cars usage.
Events published on this website or Facebook page are eligible for Mini Car Club historic or Classic/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.
FACT SHEET: Historic and classic vehicles log book
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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2024 SOCIAL EVENTS SUMMARY
21st January 2024 – Welcome BBQ
10th February - Fish and Chip run
17th March – Blue Mountains
7-12th April – Minis over the Mountains
5th May – Bangers at Burragorang. Cancelled due to the predicted Heavy rainfall
19th May - National Motoring Heritage Day, East Kurrajong School of Arts
7-10th June – Hay Mini Nationals
16th June – Stagger Inn, Kearsley Hotel, Hunter Valley
14th July – Southern highlands – Mittagong RSL
17/18th August - Rylstone Classic
25th August - Shannons Classic
8th September - Phil Briggs Run
15th September – All British Day
19-20 October - Kandos Weekend
10th November – Blue Mountains – Campbell Rhododendron Gardens
8th December - Annual Xmas Picnic/Club Plate Inspection
For more details please refer to the below Events Calendar
AUGUST
Sunday August 4th
Minis in the Gong Annual Show N Shine
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Australian Motorlife Museum, Integral Energy Park
94 Darkes rd, Kembla Grange NSW 2526
Exhibitors to arrive 9:30am – 10:30am, Show open from 9:30 – 1:30 The museum is once again allowing Minis in the Gong to hold the show in their carpark and surrounds. The museum has one of the largest collections of motoring memorabilia and motor vehicles in Australia and well worth a visit on the day. Exhibits: all Minis, Mokes, BMW Minis, and Mini variants (Elf, Hornet, Buckle, Marcos, Sports racing etc) Don’t be fussy about the condition of your car, if it’s a mini and you can get it there, we want to see it!Free entry for public and exhibitors, NO registration required.
Dapto lions sausage sizzle inc. bacon and eggs, sausage sandwiches and cold drinks. coffee van with hot drinks. ..or BYO picnic lunchFor Mini Car Club members attending this event from Sydney we will be travelling via convoy to Dapto early on Sunday morning.
Meeting at McDonalds Heathcote, corner of Heathcote Rd and Princes Highway at 8am and leaving at 8.20am to cruise to Motorlife Museum via the old highway and Mt Ousley to arrive around 9:20 – 9:30am.
Gus Staunton pointsTuesday, 6th August 2024
OASIS Run
Meet McDonalds Narellan. Camden Valley Way Cnr. Narellan Rd. *BOOKINGS REQUIRED BY 30.7.2024* I do have some names from our last outing, let me know if you can’t make it on the day. *NOTE!!! CHANGE OF LUNCH VENUE* From 10.30am onwards. (or you may wish to go straight to the Bowling Club) DEPART: 11.45am LUNCH: 12.15pm PICTON BOWLING CLUB 10 Cliffe St. Picton Leaving McDonald’s LEFT: Camden Valley Way & proceed towards Camden. (or you may wish to take the Camden bypass) *CAUTION YOU WILL BE PASSING THROUGH MANY VARIOUS SPEED ZONES* CONTINUE: Through Narellan Town Centre, cross Nepean River, pass Camden Petroleum, cheap petrol, (new pedestrian refuge & 50k zone) & continue through a very busy Camden Shopping Centre admiring the street gardens & the Historic buildings/ shops. Continue straight ahead through all the roundabouts into Cawdor Rd. at Sheather’s Lane roundabout to traffic lights. LEFT: Burragorang Rd. RIGHT: At lights. Old Hume Hwy/Remembrance Driveway & continue through very large roundabout at Finns Rd. pass Razorback Mountain & the Razorback Inn & continue to Picton *50k ZONE* RIGHT: Cliffe St. traffic lights at McDonald’s RIGHT: Into Bowling Club Car Park behind McDonalds Refer to CMC website for the latest details: https://www.councilofmotorclubs.org.au/ Les. 9838 8063 m: 0418 973 866Tuesday, 6th August 2024
Committee Meeting
The Committee meets at 7:00pm at Strathfield Golf Club, 52-70 Weerona Road, Strathfield, NSW. If you have any matters for discussion by committee, forward your request to the Club Secretary or call your favourite committee member.Friday, 9th August 2024
General Meeting
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Sunday 11th August 2024
MINI CAR CLUB OF NSW
CLUB MOTORKHANA
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After 7 long years the Club now has access to use NEW grounds on the banks of the Colo River at 370 Lower Colo Road, Lower Portland.
OPEN TO ALL MINI CAR CLUB OF NSW MEMBERS ONLY
$50 ADULTS $25 JUNIORS- Gates open 8am,
- Scrutineering from 8.30am,
- Drivers briefing 9.45am
- Event starts 10am
Motorsport Australia Permit has been approved and Supp Regs are available from Glynis.
Check www.miniclub.com.au and Mini Car Club of NSW Facebook pages for any updates. To find us: Travel through Windsor onto the Putty Road for 20 kms. Turn Left off Putty Road, before the Colo River Bridge and down the hill turn right onto Lower Colo Road. Travel 4kms on a dirt road to the new grounds. The event will be run on a grass surface. No rally, hand cuts, mud and snow tyres etc. There are no shops nearby, so a sausage sizzle & drinks will be available to purchase. Please, SMS Glynis with approximate numbers to assist with catering.*This is the first event of the 2025 Club Championship! So, from now the winner will be leading the Club Championship & Motorkhana Championship!
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
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Friday, 16th August 2024
Mini Enthusiast Meeting
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Saturday- Sunday 17-18th August 2024
Rylstone Classic
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Saturday 17th August 2024
NSW Khanacross
Awaba Dirt Westlakes Auto Car Club Note 2pm start Contact: Daryl Hadley 0423170259Sunday 25th August 2024
Shannons Sydney Classic
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This year is the 60th Anniversary of the Moke and we will have a couple of Mokes on display.
Gates open at 7am and we would like all of our cars in position by 8:30am. Our group has been advised we will be the first out for the parade lap at 9:30am. Please ensure your entry sticker is on the windscreen. Please wear your Mini Car Club of NSW shirts and jackets. A limited number of 20 tickets are now all allocated (refer to East West magazine) For more info please contact Joe Zulian 0439 485 352 Gus Staunton PointsMonday 26th August 2024
The Mighty Mini is 65
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SEPTEMBER
Sunday 1st September 2024
Fathers Day 2024
Tuesday, 3rd September 2024
OASIS Run
Meet Mcdonalds, Penrith Leagues 10.30am onwards. Lunch: Mulgoa *bookings required by 27.8.2024* Refer to CMC website for the latest details: https://www.councilofmotorclubs.org.au/ Les. 9838 8063 m: 0418 973 866Sunday 8th September 2024
Annual Phil Briggs run
This year our annual run is to The Pickled Wombat, St Albans for lunch. Meet at McDonald’s McGrath’s Hill, Cnr Groves Ave and Windsor Rd, McGrath’s Hill 10.00pm for 10.30pm departure. Travel through Cattai, Maroota, Wisemans Ferry and turn left for the Webb Creek ferry. Follow St Albans Road along the side of the river until reaching our destination in Bulga Street, St Albans. 62km approx. 1hr 30mins. For more information or to confirm you will be attending please contact Michael Benton 0411019112. Please note this is a pre booked event and we will require RSVP by 6th September 2024 Gus Staunton Points Google Map route: Google Map to Pickled WombatTuesday, 10th September 2024
Committee Meeting
The Committee meets at 7:00pm at Strathfield Golf Club, 52-70 Weerona Road, Strathfield, NSW. If you have any matters for discussion by committee, forward your request to the Club Secretary or call your favourite committee member.Friday, 13th September 2024
General Meeting
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Sunday September 15th 2024
Annual All British Day - MCC Show N Shine
** New Location**
Hawkesbury Show ground
This event will be 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.
- Morris 850, Mini Minor, Mini Deluxe, Mini Matic, Mini K
- Cooper, Cooper S
- Clubman all models, including GT
- Commercials, Vans, Pick-ups & Variants
- Mokes,
- Best Modified, Competition
- Post 1980 – 2000 Minis, including Rover and JDM
- Most Original and Unrestored
- BMW Minis
Free entry for Mini Car Club of NSW members. Our Club has again purchased a block of $10 enrtry tickets which for members are free. Free entry for spectators
- All entries for the Show and Shine must be returned to the Officials desk before 10:00am.
- Judging of all classes will begin at 10.30am. No allowances will be given for cars not ready at this time (entries after judging has commenced will be at the organisers discretion).
- Cars will be judged for the workmanship, detailed tidiness and cleanliness. (This is not a concourse event) For example, a Cooper S or Mini K that is driven every day or built to the owners requirements and is presented well, will have the same chance as a Cooper S or Mini K that has been fully restored to original specifications.
- Please don't leave unnecessary items in your Car or in your boot, Presentation is a must.
- Displaying your car with merchandise, pictures etc. is encouraged to make it a whole presentation of the vehicle on the day.
- You do not have to be at your car when it is judged but please ensure that the car is un-locked, and the judges have access to the boot and engine bay. It will not be judged if there is no access.
- All car entrants to the Show-n-Shine may be requested to judge another class, other than the class they have entered or as nominated by the organisers.
- Trophies will be awarded for 1st and 2nd Place in each class.
- Car of the Show for MCCNSW members only
- Display only cars are very welcome
- Gates open at 7:30am with the aim to have all cars in place by 9.00am and entry for all competitors is via Racecourse Road.
- To aid the free flow of traffic into the site all tickets must be firmly fixed to the inside of your windscreen. If you lose your ticket or don’t have a ticket then you will be directed to a separate parking area until traffic marshals can attend and provide a ticket at a cost of $15.
Or register online via our website: All British Day Ticket request form
Gus Staunton PointsFriday, 20th September 2024
Mini Enthusiast Meeting
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OCTOBER
Tuesday, 1st October 2024
OASIS Run
Lunch: North Richmond. *bookings required by 24.9.2024* Refer to CMC website for the latest details: https://www.councilofmotorclubs.org.au/ Les. 9838 8063 m: 0418 973 866Tuesday, 8th October 2024
Committee Meeting
The Committee meets at 7:00pm at Strathfield Golf Club, 52-70 Weerona Road, Strathfield, NSW. If you have any matters for discussion by committee, forward your request to the Club Secretary or call your favourite committee member.Friday, 11th October 2024
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
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All members and friends are invited to come along to Club’s Annual General Meeting which will held at the Strathfield Golf Club, 52-70 Weeroona Road, Strathfield, NSW.
Meeting will commence at 7:30pm
Presentation of Annual trophies and Service awards.
Election of the Club’s 2024 Committee
Please support your Club and help elect the new office bearers.
You too could be part of the organising committee for our club.
If you would like to become more involved with our Club then please contact Joan for a nomination form prior to the meeting.
Note: Form and details in the October 2024 East West magazine
You are welcome to come along early and join the group for dinner and informal discussion in the clubs restaurant prior to the meeting.
Dinner will be available from 5.30pm with Main meals from $20 per person.
If you intend to come along for dinner please RSVP to Rob Weir for a table reservation.
email robertweir@optusnet.com.au or ph 0418161918
Plenty of under cover parking.
Please check the website and Facebook pages for any updates
Gus Staunton Points
SATURDAY 12TH – SUNDAY 13TH OCTOBER
BATHURST 1000
Sunday 13th October 2024
Davistown Putt Putt Regatta and Wooden Boat Festival
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Friday, 18th October 2024
Mini Enthusiast Meeting
Joe Zulian has revived the Mini Enthusiast group for 2024. All Club members and visitors are invited. Meeting starts at 7pm. The Mini Car Club of NSW is full of enthusiastic members with restoration projects at various stages of completion or seeking assistance with a Mini maintenance problem. If you have a specific issue or would just like to come along and talk about Minis in general then you are welcome to join our informal group. Meet at Joe's house, 29 Birdwood Street, Denistone East. For further information Contact Joe 0439 485 352 Gus Staunton PointsSaturday/Sunday 19th/20th October 2024
Kandos/Bathurst weekend
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NOVEMBER
Tuesday, 5th November 2024
Committee Meeting
The Committee meets at 7:00pm at Strathfield Golf Club, 52-70 Weerona Road, Strathfield, NSW. If you have any matters for discussion by committee, forward your request to the Club Secretary or call your favourite committee member.Friday, 8th November 2024
General Meeting
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Sunday 10th November 2024
Social event > Blue Mountains
Tuesday 12th November 2024
OASIS Run
Remembrance Day Run
CONCORD WEST. LUNCH: Local Club . *BOOKINGS REQUIRED BY 5.11.2024* Refer to CMC website for the latest details: https://www.councilofmotorclubs.org.au/ DETAILS & BOOKINGS: Les Watton ph: 9838 8063 Email: mumspalace@hotmail.comFriday, 15th November 2024
Mini Enthusiast Meeting
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SUNDAY 17TH NOVEMBER 2024
STATE MOTORKHANA
Awaba DirtDECEMBER
Tuesday 3rd December 2024
OASIS Run
Christmas Lunch
Kellyville Ridge. *BOOKINGS REQUIRED BY 26.11.2024* Refer to CMC website for the latest details: https://www.councilofmotorclubs.org.au/ Bookings Les. 9838 8063 m: 0418 973 866TUESDAY, 10TH DECEMBER 2024
COMMITTEE MEETING
The Committee meets at 7:00pm at Strathfield Golf Club, 52-70 Weerona Road, Strathfield, NSW. If you have any matters for discussion by committee, forward your request to the Club Secretary or call your favourite committee member.FRIDAY 13TH DECEMBER 2024
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All members and friends are invited to come along to our Club's General Meetings. Strathfield Golf Club, 52-70 Weeroona Road, Strathfield, NSW.
This months meeting will be the last for 2024 and we will have celebration drinks and nibbles.
Meetings commence at 7:30pm
Dinner is be available from 5.30pm
Please note: If you intend to come along for dinner please RSVP to Rob Weir for a reservation at our table in the Bistro. email: robertweir@optusnet.com.au or ph 0418161918
Plenty of undercover parking.
Please check the website and Facebook page for any updates
Gus Staunton Points
Sunday 15th December 2024
Annual Xmas Picnic/Club Plate Inspection
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The Mini Car Club Christmas Picnic and Annual Club Plate Inspection Day is an early morning start with BBQ breakfast being served in the picnic grounds just outside the gates of Warragamba Dam.
Discounted merchandise along with a Christmas raffle will add to the fun.
For Catering requirements you Must RSVP by Friday 13th December 2024.
Meet at the venue at 8:00am or convoy from McDonalds Edmondson Park, Cnr Camden Valley Way and Gellibrand Road.
The convoy will leave Edmondson Park at 7:15am and travel via Camden Valley Way then Bringelly Road.
If travelling along Farnsworth Ave then after passing the sport centre and tennis courts on your left veer left into the large parking area and picnic area.
If travelling along Production Ave then turn right into the car park and picnic area just before the entrance into the dam grounds.
REMEMBER ALL CLUB PLATED CARS ARE ASKED TO ATTEND FOR THEIR ANNUAL ELIGIBILITY INSPECTION
Please fill in the Online Form > RSVP Online form
Or For more information and to RSVP you will be attending please contact Michael Benton 0411 019 112 or email social@miniclub.com.auGus Staunton Points
Wednesday 25th December 2024
Christmas Day
Merry Christmas from the Mini Car Club of NSW
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Other Events of Interest
OASIS EVENTS
2024 events
Minis in the Gong Runs
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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.
Start: Key Batteries, Crn Mt Keira Rd & Abercrombie St
04-Feb-24 Short Run to Cambewarra Mountain Lookout
10-Mar-24 Long run - Southern Highlands
21-Apr-24 Short Run Helensburgh, Nat Park, Bulli Tops
23-Jun-24 Long run Winter Classic - Nat Park, Mainbar
28-Jul-24 Short run - Sublime Point, Darkes Forest, Bulli
04-Aug-24 Show n Shine (now confirmed)
01-Sep-24 Long Run Wollondilly
29-Sep-24 Short run- Appin , Picton
27-Oct-24 Long run , "B" run Southern Highlands
For more information on upcoming events please view the online Calendar on their website:
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.
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
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 3rd Wednesday night of the month,
6pm at Eat Street Cafe on the Gosford waterfront for a bite to eat and drive afterward.
We also meet on the last Sunday of the month for a drive and a social outing.
Northern drives start from the Turf Hut cafe at Yarramalong Rd, Wyong creek and southern drives start at Worthington MINI at Kangoo RD Kariong.
Contact: (Floyd) 0407 928 473
(Note: David Hemsley is overseas for 6 months, till November 2022)
Monday Mini Run
A monthly run on the 2nd Monday of the month.
Are you free and want to take your car for a drive?
Meeting place will be the Manor at Yarramalong (Angel Sussurri, 1-4 Linga Rd,) and will be a fixed venue.
No starting point, just make your way there for an approx. 10:30am cuppa and chat.
No RSVP needed, only condition, it must be mini / MINI if fine weather or road car if wet weather.
Look forward to catching up with everyone over the coming months.
Contact: Jennifer Thorn 0411 038 927
Please refer to our Facebook page “Minis on the Coast” for the latest event details and updates.
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
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!
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
Cruise & Dine Night
Second Saturday of each Month –
Hungry Jacks Sylvania
Cnr. Box Rd and Port Hacking Road
A casual meet & greet for hot rod & custom car enthusiasts, from 5:30pm.
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.
Please keep up to date on any changes to our club's events by contacting the organiser or referring to our website of Facebook page.
Thank you for being a part of our groupRecent News
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Annual Show N Shine – All British Day 2024 July 16, 2024
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Minis in the Gong Show n Shine July 14, 2024
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MCC Club Motorkhana – We are back! July 13, 2024
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International Mini Meet 2025 – August 21-24, 2025 – tickets now available June 2, 2024
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Survey reveals Australia’s historic vehicle owners spend over $9.9 billion annually. May 22, 2024