Club Runs

CLUB RUNS

The Club offers its members the opportunity to take part in two types of runs. One is the Day Run held on various Sundays throughout the year and the other is the Mid-week run held regularly on the fourth Wednesday of each month. There is also one weekend away, usually held in July. These runs are organized to allow time for socializing as well as enjoying a drive with fellow enthusiasts.

Details of meeting times and places for the runs are advertised on the Calendar page of this website and also in the Octagon. A contact name is always given so that you can check on the latest details of the run.

Most participants drive their MG but other makes are not excluded. Below are reports and photos of some recent runs held by MG Car Club.

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MIDWEEK RUN REPORT MGCCQ Social Day Run - Wednesday June 24, 2026.

On one of the few sunny days of June, we met for morning tea at the park in the centre of Dayboro, conveniently situated across the road from the bakery. The park and town were a blaze of colour as we were in the middle of the Dayboro Yarn Art Display. An enormous effort by the citizens, it was great fun. Many familiar faces plus new member Mike Wade in his MX5.

All too soon the 21 cars (including 10 classic MGs) set off up the road, with glorious views of the valley below as we climbed the old road up to Mt Mee and then down the other side to D’Aguilar. Here we joined the highway for a gentle cruise through Woodford before turning right towards Peachester.

As we entered town we turned left onto the narrow and winding Bald Knob Road, this time through a mix of forest and views across to the coast and islands. A rather awkward right hand turn then took us down into Landsborough, followed by a gentle run south along Old Gympie Road.

There were tantalising glimpses of the spectacular volcanic cones through breaks in the trees before we turned up to The Glasshouse Mountains Lookout Day Use Area. At first parking was a bit chaotic, however we quickly seemed to be able to take over!

We were met by Ray and Suzanne plus John Walker’s brother and then moved to the peaceful picnic area and the usual talk fest! Roll on July and the Christmas in July at Evan’s Head, organised by Lloyd and Karen…

Participants:

Michael Salt and John Mulhall - White MGB
Lloyd and Karen Thomson - Red MGB
Barry Evans - Red MGB
Barry Lutwyche and Jan Burke - Red MGB
Allan and Joyce Tebbutt - Blue MGB
Paul and Virginia Young - Blue MGBGT
John and Pat Walker - Red MGA
John Davidson - Blue MGBGT
Aidan and Chris Pavey - Green RV8
Mark Lacy and Sharon Hill - Primrose MGB
Denis and Diana Kelly - Mazda 3Jeff Heslewood - Grey Hyundai
Mike Wade - Blue MX5
Michael Garratty and Kay Hawley - Red MX5
Gary and Dawn Lawrence - Yellow Honda
Neil and Margaret Taylor - White RAV4
Val and Kerry Horgan and Meryl Miles - Red Mazda CX5
Brad Hart and Sonia McWherter - Silver Lexus
Andrew Manfield and Rosemary Rucinski - Blue Honda
Steve Redford - Silver Rolls Royce
Sue Panuccio and Trevor Penson - Red VW
Ray and Suzanne Edwards joined us for lunch

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MIDWEEK RUN REPORT - 27 MAY 2026

ORGANISED BY ANDREW MANFIELD & ROSEMARY RUCINSKI

It was a beautiful Autumn morning with good cloud cover and importantly no rain.

Meeting point was at Keperra Picnic Ground for morning tea and a quick briefing of the run ahead and to look out for the “Little Yellow Farmhouse” and their variety of farm animals and their unique “mini caravan” hen houses.

A very good attendance of 30 plus participants with 6 MGB’s, 1 MGA (top down) and 1 MGTF.

Jeff extended a warm welcome to new members.

At 10:30 am we were on our way for a pleasant drive to Samford and on through the picturesque rolling hills and winding roads, passing by Old Petrie Town, the Farmhouse and on to Narangba, Morayfield and Caboolture.

Then heading East, passing over the Bruce Highway and onto Bribie Island Road to the Surf Club. They had a good selection of meals and a nice eating area with views over the water to Moreton Island.

After lunch and lots of chit-chat it was time for the homeward journey.

Hopefully most got back home before the late afternoon storm arrived.

The MGA, now with the top up, kept most of the bad weather out but not all.

Rosemary & Andrew appreciated everyone’s feedback about how much they enjoyed the run.

Trivia time.

Question:
How many roundabouts did we all go through ?

Answer: at bottom of report.

Participants:
Andrew Manfield & Rosemary Rucinski – MGA,
Jeff Heslewood – Hyundai,
Gary Lawrence & Mick Gibson – MG Accent,
Kay Hawley & Michael Garratty – MX5,
Mark Lacey & Sharon Hill – MGB,
Barry Lutwyche – MGB,
Jan Burke – MGB,
Allan & Joyce Tebbutt – Audi,
Greg & Rhonda Hannant – MG5,
John & Pat Walker – MGB GT V8,
Neil & Margaret Taylor – RAV 4,
Aidan Pavey & Chris – MGTF,
Lloyd Thomson – Triton,
Ross & Shez Letten – MGB,
Sue Panuccio & Trevor Penson – VW Caddy,
Rob Jeckells & Lenore – MGB GT,
John Cranley & Jonette – Bentley,
Kevin Trower – Alfa.
Ray & Suzanne Edwards joined us for lunch at Bribie Island.

Trivia question answer:
19 roundabouts.

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MGCCQ MIDWEEK RUN REPORT - 22 APRIL 2026

BY JEFF HESLEWOOD

We were greeted by another beautiful Autumn day as we gathered at Colleges Crossing for the start of the April midweek run. Once again petrol prices had no impact on numbers as 34 members & friends enjoyed a chat & morning tea before heading off at 10:30 am. We had 19 vehicles including 10 MG’s of various vintage although a couple were unable to participate in the drive to Grantham due to other commitments. It was also pleasing to welcome a couple of new members.

The first section of the drive took us through the semi-rural areas along Lake Manchester & Kholo Roads where it is hard to believe that we are only a few k’s from Brisbane & Ipswich. After a short run along the Warrego Highway, we headed southwest at Haigslea with the promise of no traffic lights on this drive.

This was of course spoiled by traffic control at roadworks, a minor inconvenience. We drove on along Rosewood Marburg & Rosewood Laidley Roads then through Grandchester where we pulled over for a few minutes to allow any stragglers to catch up, then continued through various scenic farming & rural communities such as Woodlands & Ma Ma Creek.

These back roads make for very enjoyable driving with little traffic & great scenery, although the recent dry weather has had an impact on the countryside.

We rolled into Grantham at 12:15 for lunch where we were welcomed by the staff of the “Floating Café”, so named because of the impact of floods over the years. The food was good, the company great and another midweek run was enjoyed by all. It always gives me a lift to see how this group genuinely enjoys each other’s company.

PARTICIPANTS:

Jeff Heslewood & Dave Cutlack - Hyundai

Lloyd Thomson - MGB

Michael Garratty & Kay Hawley - MX5

Dennis & Diana Kelly - Mazda 3

John & Brian Cranley - Honda NSX

Greg & Rhonda Hannant - MG5

Trevor Jones & Evan & Robyn - Mustang

Allan & Joyce Tebbutt - MGB

Mark Lacy & Sharon Hill - MGB

Rob & Lenore Jeckells - MGB GT

John & Pat Walker - MGA