2022
May 2022
Sunday 15th May
Big Brekkie Run
Bill and Rae Denize are organising a Big Brekkie Run to The Dish Cafe in Masterton .
Details are as follows:
Date: Sunday 15th May
9.15 a.m. Meeting at the Remutaka Sportsbar & Liquorland, 1223-1253 Fergusson Dr, Brown Owl, Upper Hutt. (just off SH2).
9.30 a.m. Start/departure for Masterton. N.B. We will stop for a quick comfort stop in Featherstone where the Wairarapa club members can join in should they wish. We will take a back road north of Greytown which will bring us out just south of Masterton.
11.00 a.m. Meeting for a full cooked breakfast at 'The Dish' 10 First St, Lansdowne, Masterton.
$24.00 per head with full pre-ordered cooked breakfast which includes orange juice, instant coffee and tea. Those wishing to have a special coffee will need to pay for this separately.
If you wish to attend, please advise Bill Denize by Thursday 12th May 2022 at the latest. Also advise any special dietary requirements.
Bill's email is: bill.denize@xtra.co.nz
NOTE:
(1) All entries by 12 May in order to finalise catering numbers and seating.
(2) All attendees should be fully vaccinated and if feeling unwell and/or have Covid symptoms they should not attend this run. If you are unwell and have registered please text Bill to let him know that you will NOT be attending. Bill's Mobile is 0274 127 555.
Wednesday 18th May
Club Dinner
Cosa Nostra Italian Trattoria
324 Tinakori Road, Thorndon, Wellington
6.30 for 7.00pm
If you are coming please let Judith Higgins know by the end of Tuesday 17th
Thursday 26th May
OSH Run
10.00am, The Borough Cafe 162 Main Road Tawa
We are starting with coffee at the Borough Café 162 Main Road Tawa (they have an outdoor covered seating area for us to use) then we have a short run until lunch at 12.30 at another local cafe (Vaccine pass required at both venues) Numbers are required by 20th May so we can advise the café.
If you are coming please notify John Jackson by May 20
June 2022
Monday 6th June
Committee Meeting
Venue: Wellington Bridge Club
Start Time: 5.30pm
Note: Members are welcome to attend Committee meetings but please
Contact the Secretary in advance,
Sunday 12th June
Surgery Sprints Round 2
Manfield
Wednesday 15th June
Club Dinner
TBA
Thursday 23rd or 30th June
OSH Run
Mid-Winter Christmas Dinner
Contact Wendy Ward for further details
July 2022
Monday 4th July
Committee Meeting
Venue: Wellington Bridge Club
Start Time: 5.30pm
Note: Members are welcome to attend Committee meetings but please
Contact the Secretary in advance,
Wednesday 6th July
Noggin N Natter
Venue, The Backbencher Gastropub, 34 Molesworth St, Thorndon, Wellington (Opposite the Beehive)
Time: 5.30pm for 6.00pm
We will have the use of a small room immediately to the left of the Murphy Street entrance. There are a couple of steps up to the lounge area and our room is behind the glass doors to the left.
Details to be announced
July 8th to July 10th
MG Midwinter back-country event
The Back Country event is run each year by the Auckland Centre. Paul Walbran's email re the event is below
Hi everyone
May already! …. so it's time to make plans for this year's MG Midwinter back-country event.
We are all booked and ready to go for the weekend of 8th-10th July.
Aspen Court Taihape again, and the ex-Gumboot/now Rustic Steakhouse as the venue for the social evenings.
Attached is a registration form in two versions (word and pdf) - use whichever works best for you.
As before, priority for accommodation preferences will be allocated in the order of receipt of registrations.
Cheers
Paul
The Word Registration form can be found HERE
The pdf version can be found HERE
Wednesday 20th July
Club Dinner
TBA
Thursday 28th July
OSH Run
Moto 71 at Paloma Gardens, Fordell
For more information contact Gay Baxter
Sunday 31st July
Surgery Sprints Round 3
Manfeild
For more information contact Ron Robertson
August 2022
Sunday 1st August
Surgery Sprints Round 3 Manfeild
For more details contact Ron Robertson
Monday 1st Aug
Committee Meeting
Venue: Wellington Bridge Club
Start Time: 5.30pm
Note: Members are welcome to attend Committee meetings but please
Contact the Secretary in advance,
Wednesday 3rd Aug
Noggin N Natter
Venue, The Backbencher Gastropub, 34 Molesworth St, Thorndon, Wellington (Opposite the Beehive)
Time: 5.30pm for 6.00pm
We will have the use of a small room immediately to the left of the Murphy Street entrance. There are a couple of steps up to the lounge area and our room is behind the glass doors to the left.
Details to be announced
Wednesday 17th Aug
Club Dinner
Details to be advised
Thursday 25th Aug
OSH Run
Stonehenge & Back Country Run, Wairarapa
Contact Frank Hewitt for further details
Saturday 27th August NOTE: Date to be confirmed
Daffodil Day
Details to be advised
September 2022
Monday 5th Sept
Committee Meeting
Venue: Wellington Bridge Club
Start Time: 5.30pm
Note: Members are welcome to attend Committee meetings but please
Contact the Secretary in advance,
Wednesday 7th Sept
Noggin N Natter
Venue, The Backbencher Gastropub, 34 Molesworth St, Thorndon, Wellington (Opposite the Beehive)
Time: 5.30pm for 6.00pm
We will have the use of a small room immediately to the left of the Murphy Street entrance. There are a couple of steps up to the lounge area and our room is behind the glass doors to the left.
Details to be announced
Wednesday 21st Sept
Club Dinner
Details to be advised
Sunday 25th September
Surgery Sprints Round 4 (MG Car Club)
Manfeild
For more Details contact Ron Robertson
Thursday 29th Sept
OSH Run
Run to Cross Hills Gardens & Nursery, Kimbolton
Contact Peter Fleming for further details
October 2022
Monday 3rd Oct
Committee Meeting
Venue: Wellington Bridge Club
Start Time: 5.30pm
Note: Members are welcome to attend Committee meetings but please
Contact the Secretary in advance,
Wednesday 5th Oct
Noggin N Natter
Venue, The Backbencher Gastropub, 34 Molesworth St, Thorndon, Wellington (Opposite the Beehive)
Time: 5.30pm for 6.00pm
We will have the use of a small room immediately to the left of the Murphy Street entrance. There are a couple of steps up to the lounge area and our room is behind the glass doors to the left.
Details to be announced
Wednesday 19th Oct
Club Dinner
Details to be advised
Thursday 27th Oct
OSH Run
Lower South Island Tour
(15 days minimum)
For further details contact Les Newman
November 2022
Wednesday 2nd Nov
Noggin N Natter
Venue, The Backbencher Gastropub, 34 Molesworth St, Thorndon, Wellington (Opposite the Beehive)
Time: 5.30pm for 6.00pm
We will have the use of a small room immediately to the left of the Murphy Street entrance. There are a couple of steps up to the lounge area and our room is behind the glass doors to the left.
Details to be announced
Monday 7th Nov
Committee Meeting
Venue: Wellington Bridge Club
Start Time: 5.30pm
Note: Members are welcome to attend Committee meetings but please
Contact the Secretary in advance,
Friday 11th Nov to Sunday 13th Nov NOTE: Dates to be confirmed
MG Classic Race Meeting
Manfeild
This is our big race meeting for the year. The MG Classic is the largest and longest running motor race meeting in NZ and not to be missed. Members can get free admission to the meeting as well as the Toyota Lounge and free lunches & refreshments over Saturday and Sunday. Contact Ron Robertson for more information
Wednesday 16th Nov
Club Dinner
Details to be advised
Thursday 24th Nov
OSH Run
End of Year Barbecue lunch 26 Oxford St Tawa
Contact Elizabeth Sutton for further details.
Sunday 27th November
Surgery Sprints Round 5
Manfield
For more information contact Ron Robertson
December 2022
Monday 5th December
Committee Meeting
Venue: Wellington Bridge Club
Start Time: 5.30pm
Note: Members are welcome to attend Committee meetings but please
Contact the Secretary in advance,
Wednesday 7th December
Noggin N Natter
Venue, The Backbencher Gastropub, 34 Molesworth St, Thorndon, Wellington (Opposite the Beehive)
Time: 5.30pm for 6.00pm
This is our Christmas Noggin N Natter and the club will be buying your first drink and putting on some nibbles. Bring along a gift for Santa's sack - value around $5
No Club Dinner in December
Saturday 10th December
Tawa Christmas Parade followed by the Club Christmas Barbecue NOTE: Date may change
Details to be advised
2023
JANUARY 2023
Monday 23rd January Note: Date may change
MG Competitor Coaching Day
Details to follow