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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MID-WEEK 3 day Christmas in July Run, 22 – 24 July, 2026
Destination – Evans Head, NSW
What a great turnout for the Christmas in July 3 day run to Evans Head – 13 cars turned up at the meeting point – Peak Crossing Park at 9.00am. After a morning tea natter we set off at 10.00am travelling via Boonah and then onto Rathdowney where Denis Thomas, Vicki Kocsis, Mike and Yvonne Wade were waiting to join the run. Everyone was looking forward to travel on the Lions Road – what magnificent country side and a challenging road.
To think the Lions Road was initially built as an unsealed track by volunteer labour in 1971 by the Lions Clubs from Beaudesert and Kyogle – Google the story - well worth a read.
We reached the top of the range about 1145 for lunch at the Lions Road lookout. The view from the lookout is spectacular over the ranges and a small view of the railway line which is now difficult to see due to the trees. I have been told it was a popular place to view the trains climbing the switch back track to get over the mountain range.
After lunch we continued on via Kyogle, Casina and Coraki to Evans Head. By the way I lost count of the number of road works stops we had – our taxes at work. Although it was pleasing to see the amount of work being carried out on the Lions Road to make the drive easy. We arrived at our accommodation at the Evans Head Bowls Club cabins at about 3.00pm – a great place to stay in a secure gated facility with 20 cabins.
We were greeted by others members who had made their own way there. Greg and Rhonda, Allan and Joyce, Michael and Judy, Neil and Kate, Mike and Kay, Paul and Virginia, Andrew and Rosemary – making 22 cars for the run.
We missed the company of Barry and Jan due to a bereavement (so sorry to hear about your brother Barry) and also Ross and Shez Letten (bad back).
Much merriment was had with the usual 4 o’clock drinks in the driveway followed by dinner in the bowls club – Susanne won a meat tray in the raffle ( a roast however not big enough to feed the multitude). Next morning around 20 members went to the Aviation Museum where we had a private tour conducted by Simon Griffiths -the manager. The highlight was the F111 donated by the RAAF. Simon gave a great tour particularly about details of the F111 and Caribou. The museum hosts a large display of aircraft and memorabilia. During WW2 the airfield was a major training facility for pilots and gunners. The gunnery range coped a real pounding during training and is still used today however only dummy bombs are used now. Have a look at their website to see the history and size of scale during the war.
Back to the Bowls Club to collect everyone for the lunch run to the Coraki Hotel for lunch – sorry about the condition of the roads which are still recovering from the floods. Oakland Road was a challenge although sealed but very rough but the scenery along the river was spectacular. After an enjoyable lunch everyone made their own way back to Evans Head. Sometimes Google maps gets it wrong just ask Allan Tebbutt and those who followed him. It does not understand about rough pot-holed unsealed roads!!
The Christmas in July dinner was held in the Sandbar Restaurant at the surf club – a pity it was dark as the view from the club is amazing.
Thanks to those members who contributed prizes for the raffle – the prize table was full. Everyone received a raffle ticket for the draws and a lot of happy members took a prize home. The charity for the Charity Envelopes was Nexus Care based in Everton Park – a total of $495 was raised. Thank you everyone for your donation.
I could tell that everyone was having a enjoyable evening by the volume of the noise generated by 44 members – loud means enjoyment!
Next morning dawned – weather was spectacular for the drive back home. A few stayed on for another night to relax for a leisurely drive home on Saturday.
I would say a very successful enjoyable 3 days.
Participants:
Lloyd and Karen Thomson – red MGB
Dennis and Diana Kelly – red Mazda 3
Jeff Heslewood – grey Hyundai N line
Ray Edwards and Susanne Sommers – blue MGB
John Cranley and Jonette – McLaren
Brian Cranley and Annika – white Abarth
Mark Lacy and Sharon Hill – yellow MGB
John and Pat Walker – red MGBGT V8
Barry and Julie Evans – red MGB
Malcolm Campbell and Kathy – white Golf GTI
Neil and Margret Taylor – white Rav4
Rob and Lenore Jeckells – grey Mazda BT50
Val Horgan – red Mazda 5
Greg and Rhonda Hannant – red MG5
Allan and Joyce Tebbutt – white Audi
Michael and Judith Salt – blue Commodore Crewman
Neil and Kate Robson – black BMW
Denis Thomas and Vicki Kocsis – BRG MGB
Michael Garratty and Kay Hawley – red MX5
Mike and Yvonne Wade – BRG Sprite
Paul and Virginia Young – white HiLux
Andrew Manfield and Rosemary Rucinski
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
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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