The MG Car Club, Wellington
Centre
Our members are dedicated to 'Maintaining the Breed' & making it easier, cheaper & more enjoyable to own an MG. We also welcome like-minded enthusiasts who currently don't own an MG but are very likely to become "infected" over time.
We offer a wide range of activities from monthly Noggin 'N Natters through social runs to racing training & competitive events.
News and Events
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Regular Monthly Events
Monthly Noggin 'N Natter, first Wednesday of the month Feb to Dec
Held at The Waterloo Bar & Grill opposite Wgtn Railway Station. Find out more
See below for details of the next Noggin 'N' Natter
NOTE: We do occasionally do a site visit for the N&N so it pays to check below for the latest information
Monthly Club Night on the third Wednesday (except December)
Club nights comprise a dinner at a local restaurant. Venues alternate between Wellington City, Hutt Valley, Tawa and Kapiti. Normal start time is around 6.30pm. See below for details of the next dinner. NOTE There is usually no dinner in the month of the AGM.
Monthly Old Speckled Hen Runs
The OSH runs are a mid week run held normally on the last Thursday of each month. The run usually ends up at a place of interest, a café or a restaurant after a pleasant short, or sometimes longer drive over some unusual routes. More information and the timetable for the year can be found HERE Short runs are indicated by an asterisk (*) and longer runs by a plus sign (+)
Forthcoming Events
April 2019
Sunday 14th April
Cecil Kimber Birthday Run
The marking of the anniversary of MG's Cecil Kimber (1988 - 1945) is a traditional event for MG clubs across the globe. For those not familiar with the history of this leading UK automotive figure (and former Managing Director of MG), a good summary can be found on this Wikipedia page.
For 2019, the Cecil Kimber Run will take the form of a grass Motorkhana, held in connection with a picnic at which the traditional cutting and serving of Cecil Kimber themed cake will occur. Full details are:
- Location is Trentham Memorial Park, noting that access is via Moonshine Park (entry off Moonshine Road); see satellite map
- This is a free event for MGCC members;
- Long sleeved clothing (pants and tops), plus closed shoes are required;
- All competitors are required to be members of a Motorsport NZ affiliated Club (MGCC is one). If not, the MGCC can issue a day licence for competitors who must not have participated in more than one Motorkhana previously;*
- 9am start, with drivers briefing at 9.30am;
- Four to five course will be marked out;
- A minimum of two-runs each, three if numbers allow; and
- Picnic lunch with cake after the morning session.
*Non MGCC members who require a day licence (i.e. guests of Club members), need to note this on the registration advisement.
Registrations to Malcolm Fleming (malcolm@accentarch.co.nz) by Monday 8th of April.
Wednesday 17th Apr
Club Dinner
Shepherds Arms Thorndon
6.30pm for 7.00pm
If you are coming please advise Jim Higgins by Monday 15th April
Friday 19th to Sunday 21st April
Easter Rally 2019 New Plymouth
The Auckland and Wellington Centres will once again be organising the Easter Rally 2019, back once again to New Plymouth. The format will be as in the past with a combination of social and sporting events, with no special requirements for cars or competitors other than to have fun. The basic programme will be:
Format is as per last year;
Friday evening: registration and welcome dinner
Saturday morning: Concours
Saturday afternoon: Trial
Sunday morning: Motorkhana
Sunday afternoon: Autocross
Sunday evening: prizegiving and farewell dinner
Registration fee for the event is $100 per person, and covers both dinners and all event entries.Registration form is attached, please fill in and either bring to the event, or scan and email back to Andrew Walbran.
Entry fee is payable to MGCC Auckland, either via direct credit (include "Easter" as reference) or cash/cheque on the day - don't trust NZ Post to get a cheque to me in time. If paying by direct credit please include proof of payment with your registration fee.
Accommodation should be booked as soon as possible to secure rooms before the busy Easter rush! We have secured a discounted room rate and have set aside a number of rooms at the Flamingo Motel arriving Friday 19, departing Monday 22nd. Rates per night are:
Studio $125
One bedroom $135
Two bedroom $150
Prices are based on two people, each extra person $20/night. Please book with Andrew Walbran
Registration Documents can be found HERE
Thursday 25th Apr
OSH Run to the Wairarapa
Meet: at 9.30 a.m. for a briefing then depart 9.45 a.m.
Where: The Rimutaka Sports bar & Liquorland, 1223-1253 Fergusson Dr, Brown Owl, Upper Hutt. (just off SH2).
Destination: This will be a run to the Wairarapa with lunch to be at Clareville Bakery (just north of Carterton) at 11.30 a.m. N.B. We are unable to book lunch at the bakery (which will be open) but they will not take a booking on a Public Holiday. After lunch a show and shine will be held in the bakery car park before taking the back roads to Martinborough via Gladstone. We will stop at Martinborough for afternoon tea and then everyone can make their own way home from there.
Confirmation: To Bill and Rae Denize on 0274-127-555 or billandrae@xtra.co.nz no later than Tuesday 23rd April 2019.
Sunday 28th April
Surgery Sprints
Manfeild
For more information contact Ron Robertson
Quicklinks
- Events Calendar
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- Bulletins Archive
- Buy, Sell and Exchange
- FAQs
Become a member
We are truly eclectic and cater for MGs of all types and vintages, from the very old to the very new, we care only that you care.
We have a strong membership both in terms of size & MG enthusiasm.
We have low cost membership fees, $60.00 single, $70.00 joint and $80.00 for family membership. The subs are maintained deliberately low and events are often subsidised to maximise participation.
