EVENT CALENDAR

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2021

Due to the easing of  COVID-19  Government restrictions the Mini Car Club committee is cautiously recommencing social events for our club members.

These events will be limited to outside locations and members must comply with the current social distancing rules. Our regular Committee and General meetings have recommenced at our new home, The Strathfield Golf Club. Please stay home if you feel unwell

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.

 

With current COVID limitations on group sizes you must RSVP before attending any meeting or event.

 

Before attending any event please refer to this website or our Facebook page for updates on meetings in 2021 as locations and times may change due to the changes to Covid restrictions.

For daily updates on Covid restrictions around NSW please refer to: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/what-you-can-and-cant-do-under-rul

       

Friday, 16th April 2021

Mini Enthusiasts Meeting

At this stage we sadly do not have a venue for 2021. 

For 2021 we are incorporating the Enthusiast meeting as part of our General meetings For further information contact the Chairman Robert Weir on 0418 161 918. Gus Staunton Points  

Sunday 18th April 2021

Pheasant Wood Supersprint

Pheasant Wood is the new name for the Marulan Driver Training Complex. Organised by the MG Car Club Sydney – invitation to be sought. Not a State Championship Round. Round 2 of the CSCA (Combined Sports Car Association) series. Supplementary Regulations not yet available. On Speed and Club pointscores.    

Tuesday, 20th April 2021

Competition Meeting

Directors and their assistants for upcoming motorsport events are asked to attend. Contact Phil Boyd 0412 521 058 for venue details    

Sunday 25th April Anzac Day

 

Saturday 1st May 2021

Sydney Classic Car Restoration

Mini Car Club members are invited to an open day to enjoy a guided tour of the business which uses old school techniques to restore classic cars.

At the end of the tour a BBQ lunch is being provided.

Please bring a chair.

Meet 10am onsite, 4/22 Walker St, South Windsor. 

Please RSVP to confirm attendance.

Contact Michael Benton 0411019112 or email: social@miniclub.com.au

Gus Staunton Points 

Sunday 2nd May 2021

State Motorkhana

Nirimba Tarmac Hills District Car Club  

Tuesday, 11th May 2021

Committee Meeting

With current COVID limitations on group sizes you must RSVP before attending any meeting or event.

The committee meets at the Strathfield Event Centre, 52-70 Weeroona Road, Strathfield, NSW.

Meetings now commence at 7:30pm.

Dinner will be available from 5.30pm Main Meal for $20 per person including tea/coffee which will be available in the Auditorium during the Meeting.

Plenty of off street parking.

If you have any matters for discussion by committee, forward your request to the Club Secretary or call your favourite committee member    

Friday, 14th May 2021

General Meeting

Come along and check out our new venue for 2021

Please email Joan Vaughan, joan.vaughan@optusnet.com.au or ph 9153 7635 or Michael Benton 0411019112

All members and friends are invited to come along to Club General Meetings which are held at the Strathfield Event Centre, 52-70 Weeroona Road, Strathfield, NSW.

We hope this new date and venue is acceptable to all members and look forward to seeing more of you.

So come along and check out our new home for 2021.

Meetings now commence at 7:30pm.

Dinner will be available from 5.30pm Main Meal for $20 per person including tea/coffee which will be available in the Auditorium during the Meeting.

Please note: If you intend to come along for dinner you must RSVP to either Joan or Michael to book a table in the Bistro.

Plenty of off-street parking.

 

With current COVID limitations on group sizes you must RSVP before attending any meeting or event.

Gus Staunton Points

 

Sunday 16th May 2021

National Motoring Heritage Day

 

Sydney based members will be attending the Hobby & Motor Show at East Kurrajong School of Arts, Stanley Park, East Kurrajong. 

Open 9am till 3pm Entry $5.

Show n Shine trophies presented at 2pm

Convoy Details: Meet at the Ettamogah Pub carpark, Kellyville 7:30am for an 8am departure. 

For more details and to RSVP please contact Robert Bradshaw 0418 463 614. (Refer to add on page 9 of the April magazine)

 

Mini’s in the Gong and Wollongong based members will be going to Berry Showground.

Contact Phill Boye 0429 671 649

We are not aware of any events at Toukley and Newcastle this year.

Gus Staunton Points

   

Friday, 21st May 2021

Mini Enthusiasts Meeting

At this stage we do not have a venue for 2021. 

For 2021 we are incorporating the Enthusiast meeting as part of our General meetings For further information contact the Chairman Robert Weir on 0418 161 918. Gus Staunton Points    

Sunday 23rd May 2021

Southern Highlands Run to Mittagong

Mini Car Club members will enjoy a cruise along the mini friendly back roads from Sydney to Mittagong before reaching our destination for lunch in the Mittagong area.

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, to Mittagong.

Please note this is a catered event so we will require RSVP by 21st May

Bring chairs, picnic blankets and warm jackets.

For more information and to confirm you will be attending please contact Michael Benton 0411019112 or email: social@miniclub.com.au

Gus Staunton Points

 

Tuesday, 25th May 2021

Competition Meeting

Directors and their assistants for upcoming motorsport events are asked to attend. Contact Phil Boyd 0412 521 058 for venue details    

Sunday 30th May 2021

Awaba Motorkhana

Multi-Club event, organised by Westlakes Auto Club

Dirt surface.

Invitation to be confirmed.

Supplementary Regulations to be obtained and publicised.

On Speed and Gus Staunton Points

   

Sunday 6th June 2021

State Motorkhana

Nirimba Tarmac Thornleigh Car Club Contact      

Tuesday, 8th June 2021

Committee Meeting

With current COVID limitations on group sizes you must RSVP before attending any meeting or event.

The committee meets at the Strathfield Event Centre, 52-70 Weeroona Road, Strathfield, NSW.

Meetings now commence at 7:30pm.

Dinner will be available from 5.30pm Main Meal for $20 per person including tea/coffee which will be available in the Auditorium during the Meeting.

Plenty of off street parking.

If you have any matters for discussion by committee, forward your request to the Club Secretary or call your favourite committee member      

Friday, 11th June 2021

General Meeting.

Cancelled due to Hay Mini Nationals.

 

 

Weekend 11th - 14th June 2021

Hay Mini Nationals

Organised by the Minis Car Club of SA Further details to be provided Gus Staunton Points    

Friday, 18th June 2021

Mini Enthusiasts Meeting

At this stage we sadly do not have a venue for 2021. 

For further information contact the Chairman Robert Weir on 0418 161 918. Gus Staunton Points      

Sunday 20th June 2021

State Khanacross

Save the date

Further details to be provided Gus Staunton Points    

Tuesday, 22nd June 2021

Competition Meeting

Directors and their assistants for upcoming motorsport events are asked to attend. Contact Phil Boyd 0412 521 058 for venue details    

Sunday 27th June 2021

Hunter Valley Cruise & Lunch

Come and join us for a drive to Newcastle/Hunter Valley for a cruise and lunch. Mini Club Sydney members meet at Thornleigh McDonalds for ??am departure to drive up the Old Pacific Highway to Lake Macquarie Please bring your own picnic or purchase food from the local café’s and don’t forget your chairs and picnic blankets. For more information or to confirm you will be attending please contact Michael Benton 0411 019 112 Gus Staunton Points      

Tuesday, 6th July 2021

Committee Meeting

The committee meets at the Strathfield Event Centre, 52-70 Weeroona Road, Strathfield, NSW.

Meetings now commence at 7:30pm.

Dinner will be available from 5.30pm Main Meal for $20 per person including tea/coffee which will be available in the Auditorium during the Meeting.

Plenty of off street parking.

If you have any matters for discussion by committee, forward your request to the Club Secretary or call your favourite committee member    

Friday, 9th July 2021

Come along and check out our new venue for 2021

Please email Joan Vaughan, joan.vaughan@optusnet.com.au or ph 9153 7635 or Michael Benton 0411019112

All members and friends are invited to come along to Club General Meetings which are held at the Strathfield Event Centre, 52-70 Weeroona Road, Strathfield, NSW.

We hope this new date and venue is acceptable to all members and look forward to seeing more of you.

So come along and check out our new home for 2021.

Meetings now commence at 7:30pm.

Dinner will be available from 5.30pm Main Meal for $20 per person including tea/coffee which will be available in the Auditorium during the Meeting.

Please note: If you intend to come along for dinner you must RSVP to either Joan or Michael to book a table in the Bistro.

Plenty of off-street parking.

 

With current COVID limitations on group sizes you must RSVP before attending any meeting or event.

Gus Staunton Points

Sunday 11th July 2021

State Khanacross

Awaba Dirt Westlakes Auto    

Friday, 16th July 2021

Mini Enthusiasts Meeting

At this stage we do not have a venue for 2021. 

For further information contact the Chairman Robert Weir on 0418 161 918. Gus Staunton Points

Sunday 18th July 2021

Sydney to Robertson via Macquarie Pass

Cancelled

 

Sunday 25th July 2021

State Motorkhana

Nirimba Tarmac Mini Car Club of NSW We will need lots of officials Gus Staunton and Motorsport points    

Monday 26th July 2021

Mini Monte briefing

 

Tuesday 27th July to Saturday 31st July

Mini Monte

    Gus Staunton and Motorsport points    

Tuesday, 28th July 2021

Competition Meeting

Directors and their assistants for upcoming motorsport events are asked to attend. Contact Phil Boyd 0412 521 058 for venue details    

Saturday 31st July- Sunday 1st August

Minis DownUnder 2021

For more details please refer to the Minis DownUnder 2021 page

Gus Staunton points

Sunday 8th August 2021

State Supersprint

Wakefield Mini Car Club of NSW We will need lots of officials Gus Staunton and Motorsport points  

Tuesday 10th August 2021

Committee Meeting

 

Friday 13th August 2021

General Meeting

 

Sunday 15th August 2021

Shannons Classic Car Show

Held at Sydney Motorsport Park, Eastern Creek, and presented by the Council of Motor Clubs, Over 1900 Veteran & Classic vehicles from 150 clubs will be on display so support your club and come along static display. Usually limited to 30 cars so tickets go fast. Please contact Rob Bradshaw and put your name on the list. For further details contact Robert Bradshaw on 0418 463 614 or (02)9973 2203 Gus Staunton Points    

Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd August 2021

Rylstone Classic

This FREE 2 day event is for Mini owners and enthusiasts with other classic vehicles accepted upon application. The 2021 Rylstone Classic, to be held August 21,22, 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 ten years to become one of Australia's marquee events for Mini enthusiasts, with numbers growing year on year. The Central Coast starting point is the Mingara Recreation Club at Tumbi Umbi. Fill in the Online entry form and find your accommodation. Register and keep up to date here: http://www.rylstoneclassic.com/ or on the Facebook page: The Rylstone Classic Gus Staunton Points  

Sunday 17th October 2021

All British Day

Kings School, Parramatta

SAVE THE DATE

 

Sunday 14th November 2021

Wings over Illawarra

 

Mini Car Club of NSW, will be attending "Wings over Illawarra" on Sunday 14th November, and invites “Mini’s in the Gong” members to join us to be in one large group.

Australia's best annual air-show returns Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th November 2021, make sure you put the dates in your diaries and be sure to join us for an aviation extravaganza!

2021 is also the centenary year for the Royal Australian Air Force and Wings Over Illawarra 2021 will be celebrating that milestone with the Australian Defence Force, and we are looking forward to presenting a magnificent flying display to mark the occasion.

Along with a flying display second to none, Wings Over Illawarra 2021 will also feature some great new attractions.

As a special thank you for those displaying cars, drivers of participating vehicles will be issued with a complimentary entry ticket and admitted at no charge.

To obtain a complimentary ticket for the driver, you will need to follow the instructions on the “Wings over Illawarra” website, and register your vehicle, under the “Get Involved” box 

https://wingsoverillawarra.com.au/get-involved/classic-vehicle-registration/

When you “Register Your Vehicle” in the area “Club Member of”, use the drop down box, and select “Mini Car Club of NSW” as the club you are attending with.

Before registering please ensure you are able to attend for the full duration of the show, as the vehicle access gates will be closed at 8:30am and will NOT be re-opened until the conclusion of the air display at approximately 5.00pm.

For more information and to confirm you will be attending please contact Michael Benton 0411019112 or Phil Boye 0429-671649.

Gus Staunton points    

Other Events of Interest

2020 events

Minis in the Gong Runs

Events are cautiously recommencing from 12th June 2020

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

For more information and to find out details of the next event  www.minisinthegong.com.au

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.

www.minisinthegong.com.au

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.  
  • November 22nd “B”

Sydney Minis Monthly Meet Up!

Events have recommenced from 10th June 2020  

Second Wednesday of the Month (SWOM)

Sydney Minis Monthly Meet Up

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    

Last Sunday of the Month

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.

The group meets on the last Sunday of each month at Cars and Coffee Kariong NSW Central Coast. 9am to 12 noon

KEEP AN EYE ON THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR UPDATES

Due to the last Sunday of every month Cars and Coffee Kariong, Central Coast events being cancelled until further notice. Minis on the Coast are now organising events on an ad hoc basis so please refer to their Facebook page “Minis on the Coast” for all the latest events and updates Contact David Hemsley 0403 913 840      

Sunday 29th November 2020

Newcastle Foreshore

In lieu of our usual Central Coast Cars and Coffee Sunday monthly meet, Minis on the Coast will be driving to Newcastle. Starting at Worthington Mini Kariong 9.00 am sharp we will be heading North via Swansea and Belmont to the Newcastle Foreshore. We will have an early Lunch or brunch in the Harbourside Park area. All welcome. Regards Peter Yates aka (Floyd T Jenson) For more details call David on 0403 913 840  
 

All Mini owners and fans of Minis are welcome to attend any event. Event details are found on our web page or facebook page.

Mt Penang Event Park, off Kangoo Road, Kariong, Behind Worthingtons BMW MINI From there we will decide on further Mini run destination

For more details call David on 0403 913 840

   

Minis on the Coast mid week meet up

Events have recommenced from 10th June 2020

Minis on the Coast are meeting up on the third Wednesday of the month from 6pm at Eat St Cafe on the Gosford waterfront. Eat and drink and talk about all things mini.

To check the latest event details for Minis on the Coast please click Here.

https://minisonthecoast.com.au/

Check Facebook for updates as date is dependent on park availability.http://www.facebook.com/cccarsandcoffee
Meet each month at the Central Coast Cars and Coffee Event (except December)
     

1st Sunday of the month

Auto Brunch St Ives showground

Held at the picturesque St Ives Showgrounds, Mona Vale road, Auto Brunch is resuming on Sunday 4th October Updates are on their Facebook page, Auto Brunch NSSCC

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

www.nsscc.com.au
   

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 and entry in your logbook.. Please ensure you have a copy of the event details with you in the car.